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24/01/2026: A really excellent lunch at Dax in the heart of Dublin city centre. From start to finish, everything felt thoughtful, calm and effortlessly professional. I began with the beef tartare, which was beautifully fresh and perfectly balanced — classic flavours done with confidence. The fish of the day was outstanding, cooked exactly right and served with clean, seasonal accompaniments that let the quality of the ingredients shine. Dessert was the lemon tart, sharp, light and refreshing, a great way to finish. Service was warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming -we were very well looked after without ever feeling rushed. Dax continues to live up to its reputation for fine food and consistency. A fantastic spot for lunch, and one we’ll definitely return to.

23/12/2025: Stunning restaurant. Group Christmas lunch but you wouldn’t know it from the quality of the food. Great selection and large generous portions. Excellent Christmas cheer atmosphere and superb service. Highly recommend.

17/01/2026: We visited after making a reservation to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We were guided to a private room-style table, and from the lighting and atmosphere to the staff’s service, the first impression was excellent. All the dishes were even better than we expected, and we were especially impressed by how every staff member acknowledged and took care of my wife’s special day. If anyone is looking for a great restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere in Dublin, I would recommend this place without hesitation.

02/01/2026: A really special experience. Top quality, food and service. A lovely treat.

17/02/2026: A must-see special place for a special night. Great vibey atmosphere, lovely friendly attentive service, and even better food: I’m still dreaming of that succulent duck confit. Thank you for taking such great care of us this Valentine’s.

14/02/2026: A piece of Paris in Dublin City. Gorgeous atmosphere and delicious food with friendly staff.

31/12/2025: Great place. I love their food, the service is great. I also love the music.

14/12/2025: I have not yet had a meal in the place, just I got a voucher for a friend to have a meal with

06/02/2026: We had to order the fish as they were out of what we wanted, which honestly I don't mind as tends to mean the food is bought in fresh daily. The fish was honestly fantastic and we were glad we had it. The restrant is nice a little loud but if you like a little atmosphere this won't be a bother. Very happy to recommend the price is very reasonable for the little touches and the quality.

15/01/2026: excellent food and service. We had a really lovely business lunch here and everthing was perfection. From the bread to the mains to the chocolate caramel that comes with desert.

04/02/2026: We were here for our anniversary today. Everything was amazing; the food, service, staff, etc… thank you very much and we will definitely come again.

03/01/2026: Restaurant with several awards for its gastronomic offer based on seafood products.

23/01/2026: Large group of us ate here last night. Top class food, wine and service. Every single member of the group was very happy with all aspects of the dining experience. Highly recommend!

19/10/2025: Always a great experience in Captain House. Staff are always very friendly and helpful. Food is always beautiful 😍 probably is my favourite place for dinner 🍽

05/12/2025: Excellent tasty food, different style menu . Very good food and plenty of it

11/11/2025: Great establishment, variety of breakfast/brunch options, and everything is well-made. Customer service is always excellent. Used to go more often with the previous menu that you could make your own breakfast, but still is a great brunch spot.

06/01/2026: I don’t usually leave reviews, but this pub really felt like it needed one. There were three of us dining. My boyfriend ordered the special of the day: thinly sliced beef that was unfortunately overcooked and tasted quite cheap, roast potatoes that were so soft they could easily have been mistaken for mash, and gravy that tasted like it came straight from granules you’d buy at Tesco. I didn’t end up paying for the special. My mother had the chowder. While the flavour was acceptable, the texture suggested it may have been thickened with flour, which wasn’t very pleasant. Unfortunately, the next day she became quite unwell and suffered from diarrhoea, which was very concerning. I ordered the shrimp with garlic toast, but the shrimp were overdone and the garlic bread had no real garlic flavour at all. I also had the BBQ pork belly, which was the only dish that genuinely made the meal worthwhile—it was well cooked and enjoyable. On a positive note, the atmosphere was nice and the waitress was friendly and attentive. I really hope a manager sees this review and considers making some significant changes, as this place has potential but the food quality needs serious improvement.

05/01/2026: We had an amazing lunch today. Food was one of the best we have experienced for long time in Cork. He had chicken burger, he was very impressed and as a chef he said without a doubt 9 out of 10 !!! I had goat cheese salad and gosh it kept me full for the rest of the day, ingredients were fresh, high quality, 9 out of 10!!! Desserts OMG, the crème brülèe and cheesecake, so delicious 😋 And extra points for presentation, touch of art!!! Staff were friendly and welcoming and place looks really outstanding, pure Irish pub vibe ❤️ We sure return 🤟

04/01/2026: Have been coming here most weeks the last few years as my kids like the crepes but prices have gone up again, Nutella crepes used to be €6.50 then increased to €7 in 2025 but the other day we were charged €8 each to take them away! Perhaps justified for dining in as you’re using plates, cutlery, getting table service etc but not to take away. Disappointing.

31/12/2025: Very disappointed with this place. Food took almost 25min to arrive and when it did it was not very good, won't be going back.

20/01/2026: Lovely funky cafe in Malahide. Nice food, coffee and soup! Delicious and reasonable. Very friendly staff.

02/01/2026: Got the toasties and soup deal and my friends got toasties and chips. The soup was fantastic and the toasties were crisp and very cheesy! Only the high chairs were available when we came as the others were occupied. The staff was lovely too. Came in later to get vanilla latte and that was delicious too! Great experience overall :)

14/10/2025: Warm and cosy atmosphere, traditional but elevated menu choices, friendly staff... always lovely to dine here!

17/09/2025: We had the best experience last Sunday evening ! The staff were excellent even though we were late because of the cannonball run , the girl on the desk put us at ease immediately- she was just the nicest! The meal / steaks were fantastic- cooked to perfection! Thank you guys we enjoyed our evening with you and hopefully visit really soon again 🙌

06/02/2026: Love this place such a gem. It is simple, delicious and the best place in Dublin to get an authentic French crepe!

23/01/2026: Fab croque monsieur (toasted cheese and ham) and croissant 🥐, pretty good value and outdoor seating, view of canal. Aussi l'ocassion de parler Francais.. super! Extensive other menu too..

11/01/2026: Had a very nice time here this weekend. Very laid back atmosphere, the cocktails were amazing. Staff are warm and friendly, I will definitely return.

02/01/2026: We had breakfast at this establishment. They refused to serve us hot drinks with the chocolate croissants, and the quality was poor.

11/02/2026: We eat here regularly for special occasions. By far our favourite restaurant in Ireland. Always 10/10

21/09/2025: Definitely recommend having food here if you're staying in Brooklodge, or just looking for somewhere to eat in the area. We ordered a pizza and the beef ragu. To say the pizza base was perfect is an understatement. The ragu was lovely as well, and the mixed leaf salad we got with our order - I would go back again just to eat that salad again..........yes..........a salad. Can't wait to eat here again.