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26/12/2025: We arrived at The Port House Cava for our booking at 1pm Christmas Eve. The restaurant was empty except for one table. All the other tables were vacant. The server greeted us and immediately warned us he needed the table back at 3pm. That’s fine. We sat. We waited. The same server was down the back chatting with the kitchen over the pass. We waited a little longer, still no drinks order was coming. I decided to draw some attention to our table by going up to the empty bar. The only occupied table gave me a glance that I read as a comment on the hopeless service as they tried to get the same servers attention. He was still chatting at the pass while the only two tables were both waiting for some attention. Up to the bar he saunters, I ask if we can order some prosecco. We only have Cava he says “they are the same thing”. No there not I reply, but ok let’s have a bottle of cava and if you don’t mind 6 glasses for our table. Back at our table he produces a wine list which would have been handy when we were seated. The cava arrives. It’s barely chilled. I say nothing. Again the same server reminds us that he needs the table back at 3pm. My blood is boiling at this stage as my family as I are made feel like we are an obstruction of sorts. The food arrives and it’s delicious. Well presented. Well cooked and a delight. The first bottle of cava is empty. I’d like to order another but the server is back down at the pass chatting again. To command he attention, again I get up and venture to the bar. Another server has started his shift just before 2pm. He’s more attentive. We order another cava and a bottle of rosé. 2.40pm and the 2nd server starts clearing our table. 2.50pm and they are hovering around our table to let us know it’s almost time to go. The restaurant is still empty except for one other 3top table. The bill arrives and I settle at the bar leaving half the tip I normally would. I ask the server why the hard push on getting the table back while the restaurant is empty. He has no answer. Which points me toward the owner or manager who I know will read this review. So, dear sir or madam, your pockets would be better lined if you spent as much time on encouraging your staff to deliver a good experience rather than a punctual one. You’re employing bus boys, not servers. We’re paying for the experience of which the food is only part. The atmosphere was dead just like the bookings. What’s the different between The Port House Cava and Tapas Del Lola? The staff. The staff. The staff. You’re doing Camden Street no favours with this diabolical customer service. I strongly suggest you consider adding some charm somewhere because you’re just not at the level of some of your good neighbours.

23/12/2025: Amazing place. Prices too high.

24/05/2026: Unfortunately the price is high compared with other tea rooms in Dublin (and is not published anywhere online). 65 EUR per peson and you don't have unlimited savory pastries or scones. Westbury is nicer, cheaper and unlimited. Food, tea and service were very nice though.

03/05/2026: Friendly and kind, though a little slow, service. For a hotel bar the food options, while very tasty, were few and far between.

17/06/2026: I placed an order at 7:40 PM, and by 9:00 PM, with no response from the restaurant regarding my order, I called them. They informed me that the order would be ready in a few hours, but they didn't have a driver available for delivery (which I paid €5 for). So I said I would pick up my order myself, even though I had to pay for delivery. When I arrived at the restaurant, they were practically closed, the staff almost ready to leave. In conclusion, the restaurant NEVER called me to inform me that delivery wouldn't be possible. If I hadn't called, my order would have remained there until the next day, and I would have received no further information. Terrible customer service, I definitely don't recommend it

09/06/2026: Very tasty and always so fresh sushi. So sorry can’t visit this place everyday. Recommend

21/07/2026: Got a really nice acai bowl and the decor is gorgeous and really Frendly staff.

24/06/2026: Sandwich is top tier. Coffee is alright but the atmosphere makes up for it especially if you get the cups, its a vibe. Chill little place and is very well taken care of.

01/07/2026: A lovely experience. Have been back a few times

29/06/2026: Been coming here for years, amazing food and service as always would recommend!! Live for the Japanese slipper 🔥

26/07/2026: I purchased two boxes of chicken kebab. But unlike Chips, I've never seen it anywhere. In essence, it is improperly fried. Why is chicken overly greasy? It appears to be a row. Not like incredibly tasty food.Thank you

28/06/2026: Great place with amazing food and a fabulous price . 10 out of 10 for all of the above . Really good food at a great price .

11/07/2026: Excellent food. The fish is better than Beshoff's in my opinion and the area that you can sit inside is also very spacious and has great lighting and air flow

04/07/2026: Tall skinny guy who works behind the counter is very rude and aggressive, he needs a lesson in customer service, spoke to me and others like dirt, marking down just for his customer service, absolutely appalling.

26/06/2026: Set meal with a few glasses of wine, €50 each

21/05/2026: Understated upscale ambiance, prices that are fancy but not exorbitant, food beautifully presented and expertly cooked (small portions though). Enjoyed my meal here.

18/01/2026: It’s good here but they just give you medium roost straight away have to specify I want the dark and it’s dog friendly ❤️

05/07/2026: Excellent service the pizza is better than Domino's or pizza hut would Highly recommend.

05/07/2026: An affordable hamburger and a free Coca-Cola with a World Cup sticker. Two in one!

23/03/2026: Tried a few other Romayo's, They're not bad. But for some reason, If I have time, I'll go there first. :)

19/03/2026: Yet again I asked for a bag of their. "Freshly made chips" and got a bag of deep fried mush (again!!) . They aren't capable of producing properly cooked chips so hold onto your money or go to San Marino down the road and see what real chips are supposed to be.

23/07/2026: Had a coffee and a homemade bun Fabulous 👌 👏

23/07/2026: I was not here just googled it's locations

02/05/2026: Excellent service and delicious food, very well served. I ordered the combo for 12.95.

01/05/2026: danny makes the best doner fries so yummy😋

05/07/2026: The coffee was great and the staff are lovely!

17/03/2026: The girls in the shop are lovely! The cakes and cookies are delicious xx