Beautifully plated modern Irish dish
Galway · Modern Irish Cuisine

Modern Irish flavours, forged in fire.

A neighbourhood bistro in the heart of Galway, celebrating seasonal ingredients and the warmth of the wood-fired grill.

Locally Sourced Ingredients
Central Wood-Fired Grill
In the Heart of Galway

From the land, to the fire, to the table.

At Fern & Ember, we believe in simple, elegant cooking that honours the best of Irish produce. Our wood-fired grill is the heart of our kitchen, imparting a distinctive warmth and flavour to every dish. We work closely with local farmers, fishermen, and artisan producers to bring you seasonal small plates that celebrate the West of Ireland.

A Taste of Fern & Ember

Signature dishes from our wood-fired grill

Wood-Fired Scallops

Wood-Fired Scallops

Black pudding crumb, apple purée

Dry-Aged Ribeye

Dry-Aged Ribeye

Beef dripping chips, pepper sauce

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

New season rhubarb

Elegant bistro interior

Our Story

Fern & Ember was born from a passion for Irish ingredients and the primal warmth of cooking over fire. Our wood-fired grill isn't just a cooking method — it's the soul of our kitchen, bringing out deep, complex flavours in everything from fresh seafood to dry-aged beef.

We're proud to call Galway home, and we're committed to showcasing the incredible produce of the West of Ireland in a warm, welcoming space where neighbours become friends over shared plates.

Intimate restaurant setting

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Experience the warmth of our wood-fired grill and the flavours of modern Irish cooking.

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