Darwins in Dublin

Staff and food were lovely. Unfortunately myself and my sister were the only two people dining so restaurant lacked atmosphere.

Food was lovely, no complaints, but the cocktails were some of the worst I've ever seen in a restaurant in my life. The old fashioned and negroni tasted terrible, I sent the latter back and wisely switched to wine. She ordered a peach mojito that was basically warm with a tiny sludge of mostly melted crushed ice floating on the top and full of visibly spoiled mint. The bartender should be completely retrained from scratch.

We have been going to Darwin's restaurant for over 20 years and we still find the food the staff and the atmosphere excellent 👌. It is one of the top restaurants in Dublin.Food is delicious staff very friendly and attentive and very knowledgeable about the food.We recommend it to all our friends.

3.5 Overall good. Table of 8 - most of us ordered the two-cut sharing plate (Striploin + Ribeye). Meat arrived somewhat cold with the juices beginning to dry as if it had been resting for too long. Understandable for a table of 8, but disappointing nontheless. Striploin fabulous - full of flavour, and tender to the point you almost question if it was cooked in a sous vide. Ribeye not good - Tough, over-rested, and badly cut with stringy gristle throughout. Accompaniments (fries, onion rings, 2 sauces) decent. Pepper sauce excellent. Service no-frills/direct from an Irish lady manager who was very competent. This service style agrees with me, others' milage may vary. Always hesitant to eat at steakhouses. Even though Ireland has among the best beef in the world, somehow chefs consistently struggle with delivering it (at a €50+ pricepoint). Darwins doesn't do much to move me on this.

The best place I’ve ever been to in Dublin. Absolutely incredible meat that literally melts in your mouth. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Thank you for creating such a wonderful festive atmosphere — it was truly special.

The food in this place is top class.

We had our Christmas Party here, amazing food & great service. Will definitely be back. Booking and organising with them was so easy. We had 33 people there & everyone praised the food. Great selection of wine & great atmosphere.

Third time eating there between June 2024 and September 2025. It is the one restaurant I make a point to go to in Dublin. Have the meat board for two. Peppercorn and béarnaise sauces with shrimp topper. Great service and great value. I look forward to eating there in November.