The best restaurants in Malahide

06/12/2025: Great spot for a gorgeous brunch. Where it was possible to have a conversation. Staff lovely too.

25/11/2025: Group of 8 last night food was amazing, would highly recommend

23/09/2026: A grand few pints in the afternoon 😂🤣

18/09/2026: Great pub even if it is on the northside! Well managed.

22/09/2026: The best Italian in Malahide (and all of Ireland if you ask me)! The food is made with heart and their people care about giving you a great experience. I will definitely return 🍝🍕

20/09/2026: Sette is my go to restaurant every time I visit Ireland. It is worth the trip from Dublin City Centre. The food is outstanding, lovely staff and a very welcoming atmosphere. Best Italian food I've had and I already can't wait for my next trip! (Get the carbonara - you won't regret it!!!)

05/08/2026: Got a table as a walk in, pleasantly surprised with the food and service. Thanks guys.

07/07/2026: Myself and my partner throughly enjoyed our night out here. The monkfish main was particularly good. Would recommend.

11/07/2026: My favourite malahide pub,enjoy

06/07/2026: Good food from a compact pub style menu, great guinness, capable friendly staff in a clean bright modern style setting.

16/09/2026: My favourite Chinese never disappoints the best duck spring rolls I ever had

01/09/2026: Been going here, since forever. Always great food and large portions.

16/09/2026: My favourite Chinese never disappoints the best duck spring rolls I ever had

01/09/2026: Been going here, since forever. Always great food and large portions.

01/09/2026: Been going here, since forever. Always great food and large portions.

21/07/2026: Consistently the best Chinese around. Good portions and very quick delivery.

21/07/2026: Ordered a latte. Tasted grand but half the cup was foam.

18/07/2026: Small takeaway coffee booth on Malahide's main street. Lovely people behind the counter and good coffee make for a winning formula. If you want to have a bit of a sit-down they have some tables outside on the pavement, too.

28/08/2026: ★★★★☆ 4/5 We visited for our 18th wedding anniversary and overall had a pleasant evening. The restaurant has a lot of character and a nice atmosphere, although the first thing that hits you when you walk through the door is a noticeable damp/musty smell. It’s a shame because the place itself has plenty of charm, and I imagine this is something that could be addressed without changing the character of the restaurant. The service, however, was excellent. Both ladies looking after us were lovely, particularly the younger waitress. I told her I knew absolutely nothing about wine and simply asked her to surprise me. She made the choice for me, brought it over and poured it — and it was a great choice. Friendly, relaxed and professional service throughout the evening. For starters we had the wings, which I had seen recommended by quite a few people. They were good and we enjoyed them. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the main course. I ordered the ribeye steak, well done. I understand perfectly well that ordering a steak well done means sacrificing some tenderness and juiciness, but this was genuinely tough to eat. Instead of enjoying a nice piece of meat, I felt like I was fighting with it on the plate. For the price, and particularly in a restaurant where steak is one of the main attractions, I expected a much better quality piece of beef. So overall, 4 stars from me. Lovely staff, good service, nice atmosphere and an enjoyable anniversary evening, but ultimately you go to a restaurant primarily for the food — and unfortunately the ribeye, which should have been the highlight of the meal, was the weakest part of the experience.

26/08/2026: Excellent atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations on wine pairings with the food without ever being intrusive or pushy. We had the Surf & Turf for Two the prawns and ribeye were absolutely delicious, and at €60 per couple, we thought it was great value. The background music was very cool too and really added to the atmosphere. Great food, great service and a lovely vibe. Highly recommend

13/09/2026: I’ve been here many times and the food is generally quite good. However, I’ve visited twice in the past month and unfortunately the service was poor on both occasions. It’s a shame, as this used to be a place I enjoyed coming back to.

10/09/2026: We dropped in late on Monday evening. Despite being a regular in Malahide I had never eaten here before but had heard a lot of good things about it. I was with my partner and another couple, Friends from the US whom I was excited to experience with. The food was very good and the decor fabulous but the biggest let down which we all commented on was the attitude of the staff. The restaurant was almost empty being a Monday night but it was almost as if the staff wanted us gone so they could go home. Altogether it was a very disappointing evening and one which will prevent me from going back. It isn't the atmosphere I expect, especially when spending that kind of money.

15/08/2026: A very welcoming restaurant with a lovely terrace and a perfect atmosphere for relaxing. We especially enjoyed the main courses. The starters, however, seemed a bit underwhelming due to their preparation, although ultimately it's a matter of personal taste. Even so, a pleasant and charming place.

10/08/2026: I went to this place to order a dozen oysters. An older man came and gave me a menu and once I told him I only wanted a dozen oysters, he told me they were too busy for that and every table was reserved. There were only a few people in the restaurant at the time. I passed by an hour later and the restaurant still had several tables available. I went in again to ask why he wouldn’t serve me when the restaurant clearly had availability and he simply said that it was his choice. I left… I don’t normally write bad reviews but this particular man was extremely rude. I do not recommend this place…

21/03/2026: First time trying this cafe, as every time I have passed before could not gain entry due to how popular it is 😊 Went on a quieter weekday lunch time and had ham & cheese toastie with a white coffee. My friend had veggie burrito and an iced matcha latte. Food is hearty and coffee is good . Staff friendly indoor and some outdoor seating available also. Good veggie and vegan options.

28/02/2026: Great food spot/cafe in the heart of Malahide. Delicious food and great service!