The best restaurantsof irish in Dublin

15/01/2026: Nice bar, just had chowder, good service

03/01/2026: My recent experience in the Step Inn was very unsatisfactory and uncomfortable. The host, Sarah, was very rude and dismissive. I didn’t have a reservation and asked could I be seated for a main course. The restraunt was full but she said she could seat me at a table for 2 to the right of the main desk. I agreed and was brought to the table and placed my order. Over the next few minutes I realised I was seated outside the doors to the kitchen. It was very busy and resembled Dublin airport. I spoke to Sarah and outlined my discomfort and she replied “ I don’t normally put people there and if I knew you had a problem, I would have moved you”. Can honestly say that the Sandyford House or the Golden Ball deliver serious customer service, perhaps the Step Inn new owners will pay attention.

09/01/2026: Lovely hotel, very friendly staff, excellent restaurant on site. For breakfast, you can choose between the classic continental or the famous Irish breakfast, which you absolutely must try!

09/01/2026: Stayed here over New years 2025/26. Location is fantastic, just far enough from the noise but a 15 min walk to the river and Temple Bar. Both restaurants have good food, good entertainment and the staff is nicer than most we encountered in Dublin.

05/10/2025: Had a lovely meal on Sunday. Staff are fantastic. Make sure to either book a table or get there before 1pm as it fills very quickly. That's the only quibble I would have.

01/10/2025: Great pub. Many's a pint had there.Never ask the owner for a bag of ice as its very precious to him.

15/01/2026: The food at this restaurant is absolutely amazing. The chefs are incredibly talented, and everyone working in the kitchen and the front-of-house team are so friendly and welcoming. I had a cauliflower soup that was, without a doubt, the best I’ve ever had it was delicious. All the other dishes I’ve tried here have also been consistently impeccable. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

12/01/2026: Food was really tasty, but the portion size was very small. Had the beef ravioli which I really enjoyed, very little beef filling and a very small serving. Guest had the cod, again quite nice but a small portion. Dessert was OK. Overpriced for what we got.

09/01/2026: Lovely place. Live music. Great food.

07/01/2026: Great pub: excellent music, nice atmosphere, and very fair prices. A pint costs around €7.

30/12/2025: I came here on a Saturday night to have a beer during my holiday in Dublin, I was advised by a guy that I met in town. Differently from other pubs where I've been on the same night, this was quite bigger, so even though it was packed I found a free table after a while. Besides there was music playing, so people danced and the atmosphere was very fun.

27/12/2025: Very disappointing experience at the Foggy Dew last night. A staff member repeatedly made uncomfortable, inappropriate comments, stood way too close and was very touchy and didn’t take the hint when the attention clearly wasn’t wanted. He was saying that he was the manager and trying to sell some tickets for a raffle, a shorter bald man with a cap on. It crossed the line from friendly to creepy and really ruined the vibe. A pub should feel safe and welcoming, this definitely didn’t. I told someone behind the bar about this and they said that they would bring this up, but I want to make sure that this might get seen by someone. This needs to be addressed as having this kind of a manager is quite detrimental and embarrassing for the pub.

05/01/2026: In love... The place, the attention, the music 🥰🥰... Everything... Is Monday and I'm feeling on weekend ❤️

26/12/2025: (Traducido por Google) 550 una pinta 6 € después de 11 la comida es buena pero cara (Original) 550 a pint 6€ after 11 food is nice but pricey

20/04/2025: Excellent restaurant. I highly recommend it 👌

21/03/2025: Esta es la segunda vez que he estado en Locks... Siempre iré aquí cuando esté en Dublín. La ubicación en lo que parece ser una zona residencial tranquila cerca de un arroyo o pequeño río es agradable. El restaurante está en un espacio genial y acogedor. El menú no es enorme, pero la comida es deliciosa.

17/11/2025: Nice place with two bars, one quite and the other with music and a dance floor.

16/11/2025: Really salty food, pints of guinness were really poor and spoilt wine. Good place to watch a match but little else.

17/01/2026: Grand spot, CLEAN YOUR CHAIRS. Rotten.

08/01/2026: Excellent carvery very tasty, not bland and overcooked. Veg were perfect.

09/01/2026: Went for drinks with some colleagues this Friday evening. It wasn’t busy at all. Staff member weren’t friendly and seems like we were bothering them to request the drinks giving us attitude. Have to give a W for the waitress in white for the friendly willingness. But not for the other two floor staff.

05/01/2026: Slider are a chicken nugget essentially in a bun. Overpriced considering the quality of the food.

15/12/2025: Great spot. Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Gorgeous decor. Definitely recommend popping in if your thinking of it.

14/12/2025: Nice spot for a party, lots of lovely wild life 🐻

23/12/2025: Brilliant spot for a laid back dinner, pints and to watch sports or music. We love this place and will often walk past our local to go there.

11/11/2025: Lovely food and friendly staff!

06/07/2025: I had the fish & chips special, which was delicious, along with a glass of cava. The two went great together. Also tried a mango / passion fruit tart, which was amazing! The place is cozy and the service is great. Had a lovely time!

04/07/2025: I saw the summer special for fish and chips and a glass of cava for €26 and decided to try it. The service from when we got there was great. We placed our order and the food was out in under 10 minutes. 2 cods were on the plate but I’d say the star of the dish was the tartar sauce never had anything like it and the fish was super crispy. 10/10 would recommend and the cava pairing worked really well!

07/01/2026: Restaurant very loud. Toilets smelly and not clean. Won't eat here again. I usually go to the Kilkenny City Establishment and it is so much nicer! Didn't recognise it at all here in Dublin.

04/01/2026: Very poor customer service. Told me item I ordered was no longer in stock/now sold out (and week after I placed order). I then asked to cancel order entirely if that was case as it had not yet been dispatched, which they would not do. Order arrived almost 2 weeks after it was placed in the end (despite 5-7 day advertised when purchased). Didn't even arrive on time for me to use for Christmas gifts as initially planned and customer service most unhelpful at request to return parcel. Extremely disappointing customer service - would not recommend