Food Places in Galway

Has anyone been to the place on Dominick Street, think its called Abalone? good or bad?

Where's the best place for a group of approx 10 people to eat, with a max budget of €40 a head excluding wine? Would an early bird be a good plan?

thanks.

I agree with da robertos in Salthill......this is my favourite restaurant in Galway.

Ard Bia @ Nimmos was terrible the last time i was there. Rude staff, lost reservation, bad food(when it arrived) and overpriced. Wine list was pretty good in fairness. Havent been to other Ard Bia but heard great reports. Maybe i just got them on a bad night but wouldnt go back!