The best restaurants in Malahide

26/03/2026: I have an accredited assistance dog. I walked in, sat down. A waiter told me no dogs allowed. I explained she is my assistance dog and showed him her id. He said no problem. Until the manager/owner told me he doesn’t care if my dog came from Tim buck 2, no dogs allowed. I explained that my dog is considered medical equipment and that she has her id, she is legally allowed to enter public places like any guide dog. He said this time is ok (because I was in the middle of eating) but next time no. So for me this is zero stars. It’s hard enough getting around safely without being hassled for a tasked trained assistance dog that saves your life on a daily basis. If you’ve got a guide dog or assistance dog I suggest you come here and educate the manager/owner.

19/03/2026: Just the most beautiful fish, calamari and prawns.

29/12/2025: Great coffee stop during a walk of the grounds of Malahide Castle.

27/02/2026: Wow !!! Nice place to seafood !!!

18/12/2025: Very good food and great service!

18/03/2026: Won’t be in a rush to come back. Their prices versus food quality ratio makes no sense. The starter vegetarian “platter” consisted of a 2-by-2-inch piece of paneer cheese, a potato cake smaller than a golf ball, and one broccoli floret that looked like it had been stolen from the current notorious school meals scheme. The green peas in the veg main (Subz Miloni) looked ready to break into a chorus of “It’s a sad, sad situation,” as Elton would say. I get that everyone wants to make money, but there should be some sort of limit. Three-star review only because the staff were nice — otherwise, it would’ve been one star.

17/03/2026: Amazing food. Food for 2 @€ 50.00 and wine for 2 €60.00

15/03/2026: Really nice cafe with very friendly and accommodating staff. Food is always really nice and worth the price. Cake selection is really good!

15/03/2026: Lovely cafe in Malahide. Been many times for lunch. Always tasty, good quality, homemade food and the most amazing desserts. Staff are always welcoming and friendly.

05/09/2025: Delicious!! Great service and food

02/02/2026: I visited this place today and absolutely loved every bit of the experience. The dessert was delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was outstanding, and the owner treated us with such warmth and care that it made the visit even more special. I would recommend this place and would love to visit again.

08/01/2026: Very tasty food at reasonable prices given the cost of eating out. Service was also very good with us never having to wait for anything. It's the sort of place I would visit again.

30/11/2025: Nice view of the sea, plenty of parking, nice food. Similar menu to the Swords branch

10/11/2025: Food was tastelsss, not fresh and rip off prices. Grotty- needs to be done up. No atmosphere.

27/10/2025: Lovely little spot for a cozy drink and excellent food. Pizza was exceptional and the wife raved about her seafood dish. Just two Yanks wandering the town got lucky when we walked in Malahide Social. Give it a try if you're in the area.

22/10/2025: I went to Malahide Social for dinner last Saturday evening. It was the first time I’d been there since they changed from Mario’s so wasn’t sure what to expect. From the moment I stepped inside to the time I left I had such a lovely experience. Food - delicious and beautifully presented. Cocktails - looked as great as they tasted - shout out to Abbie 🍸 Menu - great selection of food - pasta, pizza, burgers,etc. And very good value. Service/ Team - the team were so professional and very friendly and accommodating to any requests for changes in some of the dishes. Caoimhe and Aileen looked after us and couldn’t have been more pleasant. We met the owner and he was a gentleman. (Sorry I can’t remember his name). It was easy to see why the atmosphere was so good - he chose a great team who worked extremely well together. I made a return booking before I left so I think that says it all. If you’ve not been - make a booking, you won’t be disappointed. If you have been you know what I’m talking about.