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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.

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.

06/05/2026: Very good food ..... Mr.raja was very friendly with me.... biriyani was excellent with good ambiance

06/05/2026: Atmosphere was so good. Raj was so friendly.

02/03/2026: Just got a battered burger there really nice! And the guy threw in a few chips thanks!

29/12/2025: Attended before a concert in the 3 arena the week before Christmas. Took over 15mins to get served as lots of concert goers and christmas partys present. Did manage to get a seat. Nice atmosphere.

12/12/2025: Wonderful staff and location in close proximity to the 3 arena. The staff are very sound and facilities while could be improved are adequate

29/06/2026: Stopped here for something to eat and bought the door stopper sandwich, it was toasted and by the time it got to my table it was wet from the heat of the toaster. Didn't taste great either. I managed to eat a bit but was disappointed.

11/06/2026: Had a breakfast there was looking forward to it. Place look Great breakfast came out the sausages very cheap Absolutely terrible for the price they charge for the breakfast. They should be giving you good qualities, sausages, absolutely terrible hopefully, they’ll get it right otherwise, they won’t be getting a return visit from me

29/03/2026: This place has just progressively gotten worse. I ordered a chicken kebab, although many might like a breaded Lidl burger chopped up on a pitta, with iceberg lettuce and a tiny bit of sauce, I can say I didn't care for it at all. No red cabbage no onions. Hardly a kebab. Garlic cheese chips. Had a good amount of sauce on it but easy to do when there is only 15 chips in the foil tray. How you managed to serve it cold is a talent, I live beside macaris and It was like it had been in the fridge. Horrible, went in the bin. Better places to go in the mun in all fairness.

04/02/2026: The delivery lady is a diamond 💎. Food always there to Santry Cross to my wife and I in 'no time at all'. Compared to all chipper and take outs in the area - there is no comparison. All the people are always helpful and the place is spotless . My first job was in a Abra-Kebara so I know ,"clean and well run take-outs and restaurants", when I see them.

03/05/2026: Great food and service,, can get very busy at certain times

26/04/2026: Delicious turkey carvery, and very friendly staff. Make your way through the options at the counters and pay at the till, so bit of a buffet not just cafe. I was able to bring my small dog in, though it would not stop licking crumbs off the floor. Spacious toilets too.

11/06/2026: Excellent breakfast prepared fresh in front of you, and Teresa, the owner, is a lovely person.

10/05/2026: Delicious food and great experience for our first real restaurant in Dublin. The staff was wonderfully nice, welcoming, and accomodating of our level of english. 100% recommend !

29/05/2026: Lovely food but has gotten very pricey as of late

28/05/2026: Good Mexican cuisine if you like it

31/05/2026: Great place, enjoyed the live music, nice cocktails.

25/04/2026: I had a really disappointing experience at this bar. I came all the way from Canada expecting a fun night out, but instead we were turned away at the door without a clear reason. It felt like our friend was unfairly singled out and treated differently, which was frustrating and uncomfortable. The whole situation left a bad impression, and it completely ruined our plans for the evening. Based on this experience, I definitely won’t be coming back. Really unfortunate, because we were looking forward to it.

05/11/2025: I went there last Sunday. Everything would have been perfect, but the manager was really disappointing. He was very aggressive and spoke rudely. Honestly, he seemed to be 100% under the influence of alcohol. An older man, with completely inappropriate behavior for a public place.

30/10/2025: Well-kept place, very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent Guinness. Highly recommended.

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😋

26/11/2025: Really enjoyed the hot chocolate

19/11/2025: Nice spot, I would love if they improve their scones and have fresh bakery . Also almond milk should be provided

13/06/2026: They gave me 1 liter of milkshake, amazing

03/06/2026: Supernova burger was ok. Reminded me of a Big Mac. Lacked variety, but one dimensional and a little heavy, but you look for that a bit in a burger. Milkshake was good. Could even be colder. Jalapeño Popper burger was very good. Staff were friendly, but place seemed down.Going through the motions. Music was good, but with the place at the late midweek night we went, just a bit drab.