Must-see restaurants in County Dublin

  • Bison Bar & BBQ

    Temple Bar

    Beer, whiskey sours and finger-lickingly good Texas-style barbecue – served with tasty sides such as slaw or mac 'n' cheese – is the fare at this…

  • Bang Café

    Dublin

    Fashionistas and foodies have long been aficionados of this stylish spot, which turns out top-notch contemporary Irish fare, including Wicklow venison and…

  • Union8

    Dublin

    A hub for the local community of Dublin 8 (hence the name), this terrific spot serves tasty breakfasts and contemporary Irish cuisine (beautifully…

  • Xico

    Dublin

    It's quite the scene at this underground Mexican restaurant, where the music is loud and the food – tacos, tostadas and main courses such as salmon…

  • Caviston's Food Emporium

    County Dublin

    This is an excellent seafood restaurant with a long-standing reputation. From tuna loin to seared scallops, everything is fresh and beautifully presented…

  • Seafood Cafe

    Temple Bar

    Sister restaurant to the seafood shack Klaw, the Seafood Cafe is a more spacious outpost where you can enjoy native lobster dripping in garlic butter,…

  • Temple Bar Food Market

    Temple Bar

    Every Saturday this small square is taken over by food trucks, filling the air with the scent of pastries, artisan hot dogs, vegan curries and crêpes. The…

  • Workshop Gastropub

    Dublin

    Take a traditional pub and introduce a chef with a vision: hey presto, you've got a gastropub (surprisingly one of the few in the city) serving burgers,…

  • Sano Pizza

    Temple Bar

    The authentic Neapolitan pizza served here is fantastic, with a chewy, charred crust and a sparse smattering of toppings — we love the Sapori del Sud,…

  • House

    Dublin

    This gorgeous bar does a limited selection of main courses, but the real treats are the tapas-style sharing plates, which cover the full Mediterranean…

  • Coke Lane Pizza

    Dublin

    Excellent sourdough pizzas served fresh from the hatch on the terrace of Luckys pub. Visit before 7pm and you can get pizza and a pint (or a glass of wine…

  • Octopussy's Seafood Tapas

    County Dublin

    Best known for its tasty seafood tapas, Octopussy's is a firm local favourite. All of the seafood comes from the fish shop next door, which in turn buys…

  • Two Pups Coffee

    Dublin

    A gem of a local cafe serving fresh, inventive food. The decor may be somewhat hipster but the food is wholesome, tasty and unpretentious, with excellent…

  • Howth Market

    County Dublin

    One of the best markets in greater Dublin, this is the place to come not only for fresh fish (obviously) but also for organic meat and veg, and homemade…

  • Variety Jones

    Dublin

    With a simple menu of stellar dishes, Variety Jones is offering some of the most exciting cooking in Dublin. Dishes are cooked on a hearth for a hearty,…

  • F.X. Buckley

    Temple Bar

    Specialising in grass-fed, 28-day aged steak from its very own butchers, this is beef at its best. The steak may be the star of the show but don't leave…

  • Farmer Brown's

    Dublin

    A second branch of the much-loved restaurant on Bath Ave, offering virtually the same delicious menu. Its juicy burgers are a contender for the best in…

  • Aqua

    County Dublin

    A contender for best seafood restaurant in Howth, Aqua serves top-quality fish dishes in its elegant dining room overlooking the harbour. The building was…

  • Clanbrassil Coffee Shop

    Dublin

    The daytime incarnation of Clanbrassil House next door, this cafe has a small but solid menu of sandwiches, bagels and pastries, made fresh each day.

  • Sale e Pepe

    County Dublin

    Despite the name, there's only a handful of Italian dishes here on a menu that emphasises well-prepared steaks, homemade organic burgers and fish and…

  • Phoenix Park Tea Rooms

    Dublin

    These handsome Victorian tearooms just off Chesterfield Ave by the bandstand in Phoenix Park serve cakes, sandwiches, salads and, of course, tea and…

  • Chez Sara

    County Dublin

    Irish lamb, seafood linguine and beautifully cooked steak are just three of the highlights at this cosy French restaurant in the middle of the village.

  • Queen of Tarts

    Temple Bar

    A more spacious branch of the popular cafe-bakery on nearby Cork Hill.

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    Container Coffee

    Dublin

    With strong coffee, ready-to-go gourmet sandwiches, pastries and hearty sausage rolls, this makes for a good pit stop to quickly refuel. Seating is…

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    Dublin Cookie Company

    Dublin

    Artisanal cookies by Jenny and Elaine, made fresh all day right in front of you. It's always experimenting with new and exciting flavours, and offers…

  • Dollard & Co

    Temple Bar

    This sleek food hall is housed in the oldest steel-frame structure in Ireland, and serves as a foodie emporium – pick up high-end groceries (including…

  • Musashi IFSC

    Dublin

    Freshly made sushi, sashimi and other Japanese specialities, including a particularly tasty tatsuta chicken, served to an appreciative lunchtime and after…

  • Quay 16

    Dublin

    The MV Cill Airne, commissioned in 1961 as a passenger liner tender, is now permanently docked along the north quays, where it serves the public as a bar,…

  • Larder

    Temple Bar

    The dishes at this welcoming restaurant are standard but tasty: corn-fed chicken, barbary duck and a fine 6oz rib eye feature, along with lamb shanks and…

  • Herbstreet

    Dublin

    Low-power hand driers, one-watt LED bulbs, secondhand furniture and strictly European wines: this restaurant is taking its green responsibilities…

  • Nick's Coffee Company

    Dublin

    This little coffee hut is a Ranelagh institution and there are frequently lines in the morning for its strong espresso-based coffee, beans and range of…

  • Music Cafe Dublin

    Temple Bar

    A friendly coffee shop with a view, the Music Cafe Dublin serves excellent coffee, expertly made – not always the case in Temple Bar – in a lovely glass…

  • Beef and Lobster

    Temple Bar

    With a simple menu focusing on beef and seafood, this is an excellent example of a small menu done well. Everything is succulent and fresh and service…

  • Leo Burdock's

    Dublin

    The fresh cod and chips served these days in Dublin's most famous fish and chip shop is no better than that found in most other chippers, but the deep…

  • Zaytoon

    Temple Bar

    It's the end of the night and you've got a desperate case of the munchies. Head straight for this terrific kebab joint and gobble the house speciality,…

  • Tasty 8

    Dublin

    A friendly local cafe, its menu caters for every palate, while keeping the ‘old Dublin’ atmosphere the Liberties is famous for. If you’re in the mood for…

  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen

    Temple Bar

    The Temple Bar branch of this popular burger restaurant is perfectly placed to feed the party crowd – after all, you really shouldn't drink on an empty…

  • La Peniche

    Dublin

    One of the most atmospheric ways to experience the Grand Canal – and enjoy a fine dinner – is on an evening barge trip. Board La Peniche, sit on the deck…

  • 57 The Headline

    Dublin

    A neighbourhood pub with an excellent menu of bar food and snacks. The Sunday roast is consistently good, with fluffy Yorkshire puddings, tender beef and…

  • Itsa@IMMA

    Dublin

    Freshly made gourmet sandwiches and bagels as well as healthy salads and soups are the mainstay of the museum cafe at the Irish Museum of Modern Art…

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