Charlotte Quay in Dublin

Charlotte Quay delivered a top-class evening, the food was excellent, the service was even better, and Brooklyn set the tone with her upbeat, knowledgeable style, the kind of service that genuinely lifts the whole experience.

This restaurant boasts a prime, strategic location right on the water canal, providing beautiful sunset views and a cozy atmosphere ideal for a post-work drink or dinner. It is divided into two distinct areas: a bar segment and a dedicated dining segment. The menu offers a wide selection of food, which is generally acceptable but on the pricey side. Be aware that the holiday season brings intense crowds and high noise levels. While the menu has been inconsistent over the years, the good news is that the food quality appears to have improved based on my latest visit.

Lovely food, relaxed setting. Good service

Great food, great wine, great service!

Cauliflower was with herbs and a little of nuts. It was good taste, but there should me more nuts for the main meal. Apple crumble with cherries was delicious, 100 % excellent.

Wow!! What a wonderful gem in the Dublin! Absolutely amazing service, food, ambiance! It was so wonderful that we went twice in three days. Highly recommended!

On a cold and rainy November evening in Dublin, we wandered into Charlotte Quay, tired from a long week and craving a bit of calm. The main dining room buzzed with laughter and chatter, but the hostess, with a knowing smile, guided us to the sunroom, a glass haven overlooking the Grand Canal. The rain streaked down the windows, and for a moment, it all felt like a quiet escape. Our waitress greeted us with warmth and charm, the kind that fills a room without ever demanding attention. She had that rare grace, present when needed, invisible when not, and carried the evening with ease. We started with gambas, well seasoned and carrying just enough heat, though perhaps cooked a touch too long. The chorizo and manchego croquettes were a perfect counterbalance, crisp on the outside, creamy and spiced just right inside. For the main, we both chose the duck, and it was a triumph. The skin rendered perfectly, the fat glistening with just the right crisp. The fennel on the side was merely fine, but the broccoli our waitress suggested, a clever upsell, turned out to be the perfect complement, bright and flavorful. It seemed every dish carried a touch of brilliance and a touch of imperfection, like a reflection of the city itself, moody, warm, and real. As the rain kept falling, we lingered, too content to leave. Our waitress suggested dessert as an excuse to wait out the weather, and though I couldn’t find room for another bite, I appreciated the thought. By the time we stepped out, the rain had softened, and so had the day. A lovely meal made memorable by small gestures, good food, and one exceptional waitress who turned a dreary Dublin night into something quietly beautiful.

A lovely place by the docks to have a couple of pints. Theres live music, great staff and cocktails. would have been nice if there was any vegetarian/vegan options in the food menu.

Great restaurant although I bit loud. All in all, very enjoyable.

On our last night visiting Dublin we wandered in Charlotte Quay because of the quay front location. Lucky us, we snagged the last terrace table available. This ended up being the best restaurant experience we had in Dublin. Pan fried cod, dry aged ribeye? Oh, yes. Perfectly cooked and delicious sides of sauteed greens for the cod and amazing pepper sauce and fries for the steak sauce were umami bomb delightful. The sun set and the lights twinkled off the water from the theatre across the way. All cool, but the best part of the experience was the relaxed and fun wait staff. I know this sounds gushing, but we loved this place. Get ye there!