The best restaurants in Dublin

11/12/2025: If you want quality sashimi this is the place to visit. Better than the Japanese restaurant next door, at least for sashimi.

11/12/2025: I went there a few days ago, and since everyone in Dublin knows how windy and cold it usually is, I want to highlight something that really made a difference for me. There’s a Malaysian (or possibly Filipino) waiter who works there I’m not sure if he’s the owner or not but he is incredibly kind. He genuinely made our experience so much better. I went with my girlfriend, and as soon as we opened the door and walked in, the first thing he did was offer us a hot tea. He seemed to know exactly how cold it was outside, and that simple gesture warmed us up immediately. It might sound small thing , but we’ve been to many restaurants and never had that kind of thoughtful welcome. He also spent time chatting with us, explaining the dishes, recommending what to order, and telling us more about the food and the area. It felt personal, friendly, and very pleasant. And the food? Absolutely amazing. Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. We honestly have nothing to complain about. The restaurant is clean, the flavours are great, and the overall experience is fantastic. I highly recommend visiting you’re going to love it.

06/07/2025: Staff were nice and friendly but I found inside the venue too hot. The hallway had air con but not the main room. The bathroom wasn't clean or up to standard. The bin was a bag on the ground. I slipped on wet tissue at the sink area. My ticket said seating though the limited seats were taking when we arrived so we had to stand for over 2 hours. We actually left before it was over for that reason

26/06/2025: A quite oasis from the noise at the other pubs in temple

27/10/2025: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem in Foxrock Village From the moment you walk through the door, you’re greeted with a warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming reception exactly what every great restaurant should have. We were shown straight to our table and given plenty of time to look over the lunch/dinner menu, which had a fantastic selection of dishes, all very reasonably priced. This was my first visit to this restaurant in Foxrock Village, and I sincerely hope it won’t be my last. I went for the goat’s cheese to start, followed by the roast beef for my main course, and finished with the apple crumble for dessert all perfectly cooked and full of flavour. The meal was beautifully complemented by a lovely bottle of red wine. From the warm welcome to the attentive service and delicious food, everything was spot on. A solid 10 out of 10.

30/09/2025: Excellent food and Atmosphere. Always very enjoyable with attentive Staff..

14/12/2025: Tapas food, excellent and good portions. Venue is across a number of floors and is very suitable for small and large groups... cocktails are top tier.

09/12/2025: Lovely place for dinner! Nice staff and the food was great

06/12/2025: Great Pub / Bar for A family gardening with food Available 👌

27/11/2025: Had the afternoon meal here recently, Soup was the usual was hot but bread served with it rather disappointing, rubbery cheap, I had beef it was tender but cold the vegetables were hit n miss some hot some cold mash was like warm the stuffing the Yorkshire why it was ever in a Yorkshire pudding strange and warm , the worst part was probably the strawberry cheesecake, sorry but that was not cheesecake more like a souffle cheap jelly put over biscuit base , would I go back again I don't think so need to up the game

16/09/2025: This Pub is amazing! Stopped in for a quick pint and ended up back the next day for live music. Staff was super friendly and so were the locals. Definitely make this a stop when in the area.

18/08/2025: Nice pint ,good staff ,hard working . Needs updating a little dark. Lots of potential.

28/11/2025: Really nice. Just a little cold in side.

23/10/2025: Really nice breakfast, staff very attentive and friendly 👌

03/10/2025: A regular dinner spot. Delicious food and good pint of Guinness 💕

04/09/2025: Lovely Spot for Food, Just get There.

06/12/2025: Just got cod and chips here. The cod was the freshest you will get in Dublin, perfectly battered and the chips were clean and well cooked. Price is slightly cheaper than average with friendly no-nonsense service.

26/08/2025: Lovely food but the entertainment was atmosphere 👌 🤣

20/05/2025: Second time having my son’s birthday here, unfortunately I won’t be booking again. The man at reception was so lovely and helpful! But after that it went down hill, the party “host” was on his phone leaning against the wall while kids played bubble football for the full 45 mins. The only time he lifted his head off his phone was to help a child that called him to help with the bubble. I went back into the man In reception and asked was the hosting to do any games with the kids, after this he went out to talk to him . After that the “host” took all the lads to the party room, came back with food and then left. The staff in the bar and the man in reception were so lovely and helpful, but the party “host” had no interest to be there, let alone the party host. Please give the kids that are there for a party, your time and attention.

28/04/2025: Excellent service and a very friendly atmosphere staff are second to none always a pleasure to be there.

29/11/2025: Could not of had a better experience. I came in for gait analysis and new trainers. The owner was so friendly and knowledgeable, he was able to size up my feet by just looking. He recommended an excellent pair of runners which already make running feel alot more stable and comfortable along with some great general running advice. Could not recommend enough I will be back.

12/10/2025: Top class service, Ash has a wealth of experience and his advice and support has made a huge difference to my running and recovery, amazing selection of products. Recommend 100%

15/06/2025: Food was amazing as always the staff are very friendly and helpful

13/04/2025: The Best Italian Restaurant in Dùn Laoghaire

14/08/2025: Very nice food, service was great. Thursday afternoon so things were quiet and we were able to relax and enjoy our food.

13/08/2025: Absolutely awful. Staff were extremely rude, couldn't have been made to feel any less welcome. Food was terrible. Service was shocking. Definitely would not recommend this place. Very disappointing, as the bar itself looks lovely.

27/06/2025: Laurel in Blackrock is a fantastic restaurant tucked away above the pub—a real hidden gem. The food is absolutely amazing, beautifully presented on elegant plates that make the whole experience feel special. Every dish was full of flavor and clearly made with care. The atmosphere upstairs is stylish and relaxed, perfect for a nice evening out. The only downside is the music, which comes from the pub below and doesn’t quite match the refined setting of the restaurant. Still, the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Definitely worth a visit!

27/06/2025: Pleasant layout above the pub, so you can have a drink before or after your meal. Our party of five can heartily recommend the specials at 35 euros for three courses, the fish dishes in particular were excellent. Service was very good. Interestingly, there were no condiments on the table, perhaps it's a culinary statement but as the seasoning was good there was no issue. Reasonable wine list. Definitely worth a visit.

21/12/2025: Peking duck and fried chicken with shrimp paste are delicious!

15/12/2025: Delicious. Tried the lobster noodle and peking duck. The pancake for Peking duck was too thick though.