Sole Seafood & Grill in Dublin

Overall a decent experience, though the food itself was closer to 3 stars. The seafood was fresh and tasted good. However, the non-seafood dishes were disappointing. The steak was overcooked and quite tough, and both the fries and the fried risotto (arancini) were excessively oily, with the oiliness noticeable in the taste. The fries also lacked crispiness. We also had a reservation but were seated at a table in the middle of the restaurant where staff constantly passed by. There were several better tables available during our meal and even after we had paid, which made the seating choice a bit frustrating.

The food was very good. Attentive service.

Well, we honestly didn’t expect this kind of experience when we walked in. The place is very fancy, but even though we were dressed super casually, we felt welcome right away. The staff were really friendly and easygoing, which made a big difference. The food was amazing. The carpaccio is one of the best I’ve had, the scallops and crab claws were super fresh, and the seafood overall was excellent. The steak was an absolute masterpiece. Really top-notch restaurant with great vibes and incredible food. Would definitely recommend, and big thanks to the team for making us feel so comfortable.

Restaurant is very nice and big, your not sitting on top of the table next to you. Food was very good. Recommend the Sole. We did three courses, glass of wine each reasonably priced for the city Centre. One more critique was the side of mashed potato was a tiny bit overcooked seems to be in warm dish for awhile.

They should have told me the lobster was €95 before I ordered it, overall ok experience.

My honey and I ate here on Christmas Eve, the food was great. It was so good that we went back after the new year during our holiday. Highly recommend SOLE, we tried the sole which is filleted at the table (this was the best entree we ordered). We want to try the seafood tower next.

Tasty food and friendly staff. Perfect for dinner with boyfriend, family, or friends

The starters were strong and set expectations high, but the seafood tower fell short of what it promises. The lobster was dry, and the accompaniments felt limited: a single wedge of lemon for seven oysters and only basic sauces for the prawns. For a dish positioned as a centrepiece, the absence of a lobster pick to extract the claw meat was a noticeable oversight. Service was friendly and well-intentioned, though slightly disjointed. With several members of staff attending the table, simple requests such as wet wipes, bread, and the bill, had to be made more than once. In the end, it was an enjoyable evening, but one that felt overpriced for the restaurant’s showpiece dish. A little more attention to detail would go a long way.

My Honest Review: On our last trip in May 2025, we had the chance to try Sole — and that’s when we met our wonderful waiter, Gabriel. The food was so incredible that we ended up having four rounds of their oysters and brown claw crabs! We knew we had to come back, and now on our most recent visit, we were thrilled to see Gabriel again — and he even remembered our order from last time. I couldn’t believe it! The food here is truly amazing, trust me. We’ve traveled everywhere from Paris to Japan, and this place definitely meets high standards. Make sure to ask for Gabriel — he makes the entire experience even more special. Cheers, and enjoy if you get the chance to visit. And whatever you do, don’t miss the crab pasta… it’s to die for!

Wow from start to finish set in a lovely and relaxing environment. We had starter, main and dessert that were all beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. We chose the Italian rose bottle that arrived at a perfect temperature from our waiter called Walleson ( wally ) who was very engaging, bright and friendly. Thank you wally !