Woodruff in Dublin

My mother and I, 2 fussy west cork women when it comes to fish, ate here last month to mark a very profound date. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived. Food choice was really strong, and we found it hard to decide from their seasonal menu which celebrated excellent ingredients for top Irish producers. The Fish main was cooked to perfection, delicately treated as it should be and the flavours were immense. We shared a delicious dessert - main part being a freshly made donut! No photos as we dove straight in. We were driving and the non alcoholic wine choices were very pleasant. All in all a very memorable meal, with zero pretentiousness, Dad would have loved it.

We had dinner for two last night and it's hard to report without gushing. We skipped starters, instead opting to share snacks. The house sourdough was chewy and flavourful and delicious enough we asked for the remains aa a doggy bag. Hake croquettes with kimchi were complex and delicious, without feeling overloaded with cheesy bechamel. Carlingford oysters were fresh and the little burst of heat from fermented chilli was just right. Organic crisps with anchovy, nduja and teriyaki sounded weird but tasted simply right. I had the sole on the bone with clams, chard, runner beans and tiny cubed fried potatoes. The fish was delicate, buttery without greasiness and the seasoning was spot on. I scoffed the lot. She had the pork chop and the taste I got with a caramelised onion puree was intense and savoury and about as far as possible from the sad, dry tastelessness that the words "pork chop" on a menu often herald. We drank a Didion Aligote from Burgundy. Lip smacking, mineral fresh and perfect. Service was just rightfor the location - the guys knew their stuff but weren't pretentious, were friendly and humorous without being overbearing. Without wine, the best value hundred quid I've spent this year. Already thinking about when we can go again.

food was great the appetisers were amazing. fish was a little on the salty side but still good nonetheless.

Lovely restaurant. Fantastic Food. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend.

2nd time visiting - every single thing was delicious. Service great and the wine list is extensive. Luckily we booked in advance as restaurant was full and buzzy on a Saturday night. Always surprised how people haven’t heard about here or only ever planning on going. There may be more hyped places but I can’t recall having a better meal in a long time.

Great place. I loved the snack and glass of wine for 15 euro. We had a great time and we will come back for that deal. The staff was super nice too. Recommend the fish croquettes. They were amazing!

Michelin quality dishes from the current season. Particularly enjoyed their Pithivier which I've yet to come across in Ireland, it worked so well. Only negative was their chips tasted odd, like they were air fried badly.

Really enjoyed Sunday Lunch today. Delicious food, the sauces & flavours were exceptional. A very chilled nice atmosphere. Looking forward to returning again.

I was passing by on foot and I was curious about this place, from the outside very nice and elegant ... within and after a few minutes I sit down, I think the owners are very welcoming, he explains the menu and a few more minutes to order. Well-kept and excellent dishes ... the only negative note is that I don't prefer the cutlery on the table without a support, because the table is Minimal, it has no tablecloth (but this is my opinion) I will definitely return to this place. I recommend you to go for those who want to have an excellent culinary experience.

Great food and great service. I went on a recommendation and we were not disappointed. I could have done with another scallop or two and the mains could have been hotter but overall we had a nice experience