Beautiful restaurant with views over the water. Classy service and a great seafood menu. The oysters were fresh and delicious. My scallops were excellent. Prepare to stay a while and take your time enjoying the scenery. There is a bar area separate from the dining room. Reservations recommended. read more

Aqua - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Dublin, D

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I've never been a huge fan of seafood chowder, BUT the one at Aqua is spectacular. Pair it with one I'd the signature cocktails and some oysters for a phenomenal meal! The restaurant itself is beautiful. It almost feels like it's in an island of its own! I dined in the bar to avoid some of the noise of the multi-gen lunch crowd, which was very cozy. I did find it odd that the bartender wasn't entirety familiar with the cocktail menu. But he still made what I ordered very well! read more

The views are absolutely stunning and get a seat by the window if possible. The service was great but watch out when you order water, they might charge you, so ask for tap water. The food was excellent - from the appetizers, to main entrée, and dessert. I did not take any photos and bummed that I completely forgot. If you want find dining in this area, come here for sure! read more

Amazing view, service and ambiance. The food is to die for. Chowder that warms your soul. 10/10 I recommend this place. Buy a bottle of wine and watch the sunset. Also, finish with a sticky toffee pudding and coffee. read more

Aqua - Seafood Near Me - Dublin, D

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We made a reservation ahead of our visit to Howth for lunch. This restaurant is located right on the water with spectacular views of Ireland eye. Our morning was spent taking a ferry ride around the eye and then returning at noon for lunch. After a short climb up the stairs, you'll enter a beautiful dining room with soothing blues and gray Decour. We were appreciative to be seated near the window. Our lunch consisted of the seafood platter, seafood chowder and a green salad. All were ample and portion and a good value overall. The seafood stew was a little bit bland for our liking but still delicious nonetheless. We really enjoyed the seafood platter. Service was good overall although we did feel a little bit slighted after we only ordered appetizers for our lunch. We even enjoyed a Bailey's iced coffee from their walk up window at the sidewalk level. I would definitely return to aqua and try other items and recommend To others. I suggest making a reservation before your travels as it makes it much easier especially during these Covid times. Dress code seemed casual elegant to business casual. If you are visiting dublin, I highly recommend that you take the tram to Howth for a nice day trip either just for lunch or just for a couple hours walking around. It's nice to get to the coast line and water. The round-trip train from pierced station was I believe €6.25 and took maybe a half hour to get there. read more

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We asked a local resident where he would go for lunch and he recommended this restaurant. We're glad we trusted his opinion: we had a wonderful dining experience and will definitely come here again next time we're in the northern Dublin area. The chowder we ordered was light and flavorful, with a nice assortment of fish and fresh herbs. The venison was cooked to perfection and the roasted seasonal vegetables that came with our entrees were some of the best we've ever had at a restaurant. My wife had the pan-cooked hake and she loved it. We also enjoyed being able to chat in Italian with the staff. read more

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Beautiful view!! Would go back on the view alone. Especially if it's a clear evening for a sunset. Good food and friendly service too. read more

Excellent food located near the very end of the pier in Howth! Not a pub restaurant, so it's more pricy (but it makes for a nice dinner).

There is SO MUCH choice for food in Howth... everywhere you look there's another gorgeous little place to tempt you in. I may be like a parrot repeating myself here but if you are a pizza fan you have GOT to try Il Panorama Cafe... the best pizza I've had in Dublin. But for years I had seen Aqua at the end of the West Pier and wanted to try it... so this was our chosen spot. Given that it was lunchtime, we probably should have thought to make a reservation but luckily enough got a seat anyway. With views right out over the water, you can see why it's a popular choice. We took our seats and started off with some bread and a glass of Sauvignon ... the sea air must have made me hungry :-) The lunchtime deal offers two courses for €23.95 and had a pretty decent choice of meat, fish and a veg option. We went for a starter, mains each and shared a dessert. The Ceaser salad was fresh and light, and with my chilled white wine it went down a treat! Mains were both excellent... the chicken requested with chips instead of wedges was soft and juicy with some gorgeous chunky chips. And my Aubergine Parmigiana was absolutely delicious. Dessert choices were Chocolate Raspberry Tart, Crème Brûlée or Irish Strawberries with cream.... the Crème Brûlée won out and we weren't disappointed. Nice and crisp on the top with perfectly smooth set custard beneath and a zingy raspberry sorbet served alongside. It was the perfect finish to the meal. After a really good lunch we left, unsurprisingly walking out through a full to the brim restaurant. Aqua is the perfect spot in Howth if you fancy something just that bit more special to round off your visit - just gorgeous! read more

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If you have a craving for seafood, you can't really go wrong heading out to Howth with the vast array of seafood restaurants to choose from. Aqua grabbed our attention however as they had a two-course lunch menu for under €25 and there was a fairly decent selection to choose from. We shared the mussels to start (served in a white wine, garlic and cream sauce which was so good you could almost drink it). The portion size was really decent and more than enough for two people. We then had the fish and chips and chicken for mains. Both were really tasty but I was a little disappointed with the portion size. The chicken and fish portions were fine but the sides were disappointing (two large wedges and some veg with the chicken and a small handfull of chips and pea puree with the fish). Saying that we really enjoyed what we had so I can't complain too much, it's just something to be aware of if you are planning on sharing a starter. We shared a creme brulee then for dessert which was so delicious we were almost fighting over it! It was served with mini meringues and raspberry sorbet which complimented it really well and finished off the meal nicely! The service was a bit slow at the beginning, the restaurant was busy but not packed so I would wonder how fast the service would be during really busy periods. As our food started to come out though the staff were really attentive. The main draw for me, however, was the amazing view, looking right out onto the water through the floor to ceiling windows...it really is beautiful and well worth a visit for this alone! read more

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I had lunch at Aqua in Howth. Ireland. I had the Seafood Chowder and the Pan Fried Trout. . OMG was that wonderful! A couple of glasses of wine, the Pinot Noir from France to finish it off. The server was excellent, she made it all worthwhile. The downside was the Greeter that was wearing the black suit was very unfriendly and rude! He acted like... what's a person like you dining in a restaurant of this caliber... I almost walked out!!! He needs to get a personality or do something different for a living... outside of that, I will go back and dine there again. read more

Great restaurant with superb food and amazing views throughly recommend it one of howths finest restaurants

I love this restaurant! The view on the sea is amazing and so relaxing. The staff friendly and kind. Is the perfect place if you are looking for fish dishes not in town. I had an amazing lunch here, definitely will come back. read more

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This is the Best seafood Restaurant in Dublin , just make sure you book in advance , I can't say enough about this fabulous place except , you must try it out if you love GREAT FOOD !!! read more

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We went into Aqua for a late lunch with a group of 11 after we hiked around the area. We were a little underdressed, but no one seemed to care too much. The view is very nice - glass windows look out over the water where boats and such are hanging out. Service was good and so was the food. They had a lunch special where you could pick 2-3 things for a set price. A bit pricey, but a lovely experience. read more

It was one excellent dinner!! The best swordfish I ever had. Everything is nursed to the detail, even the salad was delicious. Like anything I've ever had before! Compliments to the chef! Service is also great, menu might seem expensive but you get complimentary bread with oil and all mains come with complimentary salad and potatoes. Highly recommended if you ever happen to be around Howth read more

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I called in by chance to get in at the last minute...the person who answered invited me to come and she would get us in asap. From the moment we walked in I was more than glad we can came. My sister had a hard time with the stairs luckily they had a chair lift. We were down each side room to enjoy drinks before we were seated. Excellent service there. Then we were seated, food was amazing desserts same. This was the best starters, meals and desserts I've had in a long while. Kudos to the staff and chefs... Wished I lived closer. read more

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Had a recommendation from a friend that the seafood here is lovely, and so I decided to bring my girlfriend here on her birthday, and what a good decision this was! The staff was really welcoming and very polite and genuine from start to finish. The patrons all seem like regulars too which is another great sign. We got here a little early so we went to the pre-dinner lounge that was warm and cosy - much appreciated as it was freezing that night! The seafood was indeed fabulous here and we had some tasty fresh oysters for starters (ended up ordering another portion!) and then went for a massive, massive lobster to share which the waiter kindly recommended us off-menu (its larger than the large lobster they have on the menu, was lucky they had caught this that day). This was done to perfection and it's so delicious I can still taste it on my lips just thinking about it! I would highly recommend this restaurant for any seafood lovers, this place is a gem and I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Fantastick restaurant in beautiful Howth. A nice place to have a dinner with your friends or partner and its the perfect place for sea food lovers. We ordered many dishes and dont remember the names of them but all were delicious. read more

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I had my birthday dinner here with my boyfriend. The food is really five star - we had seafood platter and fillet steak as main courses, they were both pretty and delicious. The whether was not great but it's still a nice view through the big window. The only thing we were not happy with, is that we asked for a table beside the view while booking but unfortunately they were all taken when we got there. This is ok but later when there is one available, they ignored us and got somebody else who arrived later than us moved to that table. read more

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I thought this place was very very tasty. I had the surf and turn and the seafood chowder. The seafood chowder was very tasty and I cl recommend it. It has quite a bit of fish in there but I wish it had some shellfish as well. I also liked the surf and turf. It was plenty of food. Everyone said their fish dishes were great and the ones I tried were. It is a great place for a birthday or special dinner. They have a great selection of fish. I wish they had oysters or clams or mussels however. read more

Aqua - Surf and turf - Seafood Near Me - Dublin, D

Great smart urban-chic restaurant overlooking the Irish Sea. You can guess by the name that it serves a lot of seafood, and you would be right. The views are stunning, try to get a table by the windows, and the food is just as good. My wife loved it. Heartily recommend. read more

Aqua Restaurant is near to the howth harbour, while you dine in the restaurant you can enjoy excellent views of the howth harbour. The cuisine they cook in the restaurant is seafood and game. The dishes in there are very fresh and very tasty too. The staff is very friendly and the service is very good too. Also the atmosphere in there is nice and very welcoming. I would recommend Aqua Restaurant if you are a seafood lover just like myself. read more

I find that fantastic views tend to mean unexceptional food and/or service. Such was the case at Aqua. In general the food is so ambitious that you end up with stuff that doesn't really work, like the brill dish, in which broccoli and basil pesto is thrown together with some odd variety of gnocchi in an elaborate plate presentation. It just leaves you wondering why you couldn't just have something straightforward and simple, and that actually merits €25-30 per person. Similar reactions were made to the calamari appetizer. But again, the views around Howth were great, so perhaps it's worth stopping by after a meal elsewhere for a cocktail or dessert. read more

Scenery was lovely. Disappointed that despite requesting a window table with the view, we were initially placed away and were only given a window table when the host heard me say that next time we would go somewhere else. The starter was a bit misleading. Waiter was a bit cheeky, two blondes came in and suddenly our waitor lost all bodily function and started swarming around them like a dog in heat.... it took 15 minutes to get his attention to get the bill. I couldn't believe how cheeky he was to actually "ask" me if I wanted my change back. I gave him a small tip, would have been more if he had been more professional. read more

Very great restaurant ! The deep fried calamari and salmon penne are just perfect. The staff is very professional and skilled ! A spectacular view of the sea from the dinning room ! I recommand this place for good !! read more

Fabulous location at the end of the West Pier in Howth. Sea views, as long as you have a window table. Get there before 7PM, Mid week and avail of a great value "Early Bird Menu" Fish is always excellent. I can also recommend the Duck and Fillet Steak. Staff well trained and friendly. read more

The view and ambiance alone are worth dining here for. It's located at the end of West Pier and has gorgeous views through the huge windows in the dining room. The food is good and fresh. The portions are a little on the smaller side. The service is very attentive without being intrusive. I like this spot more for a special occasion. read more

Alright a restaurant of this caliber and type should really know how to cook a lobster. It needed to be said. Why is there nobody left in the non-3 star Michelin world that knows how to cook a lobster?! Don't get me wrong, I definitely don't know how, but I absolutely know that that lobster was overcooked. However. Great view, fantastic ambience, and pretty decent service. The rest of the food was also not terrible, the chicken liver pate was delicious (but liver is always delicious) and the tomato salad we got was quite refreshing. The fish seemed well cooked, though that wasnt what I ordered; I got the seafood platter and I felt that it didn't live up to my excitement for it. A couple rolls of overly salty smoked salmon, the overcooked lobster, and a couple other bits and pieces of seafood which were really not that memorable. We went for my sister's graduation-into-a-life-saver dinner and I was just so unimpressed. Sadness. It was supposed to be such a good meal for celebratory reasons. read more

My partner and I ate at Aqua tonight for our four year anniversary. The food was delicious -- we enjoyed the fried calamari and wild mushroom tortellini. The view of the Irish Sea from our table was equally as amazing. At the end of the meal we were so full that we opted to skip dessert. However, the Aqua staff surprised us with ice cream and plates that read (in chocolate sauce) "Happy Anniversary". What an amazing night -- thank you Aqua! read more

Really great, fresh seafood and vegetarian options with awesome view of the Howth shoreline. Highly recommend the lunch special where you get two courses for 25 euros (or 3 courses for 30 euros) - I had the seafood chowder which was perhaps the best seafood chowder I have had in my life. Fish in every bite and creamy / full of flavor. The main was chicken with root vegetables which were prepared very well- loved the mushroom sauce. My friend's warm goat cheese and vegetarian patties looked great as well. Definitely recommend coming here ! read more

The fantastic view, if nothing else, is something this restaurant can uniquely offer. Your dining experience here will be memorable, as no matter where you sit you get an incredible look upon the sea! It's lovely. My favourites here are the tiger prawns, which are gorgeous, and the risotto. They have a delicious selection of deserts as well and I can't choose a favourite there!! Basically, you could easily spend a fortune here, but the quality of the food is divine. Not everything is bashfully expensive but if you're going here you should probably prepare to make a trip to the ATM beforehand. It's a great place to impress some visitors to Ireland - whenever my friends visit from Canada I bring them to this restaurant. It's a nice way to show off Howth's beautiful seaside. read more

We had lunch at Aqua. The view was incredible. While the fish was very fresh, everything was really bland. Someone should tell the chef that there's nothing wrong with a little seasoning. Additionally, my husband and I each got the two course lunch. The waitress told us about the special appetizer but never mentioned that there would be an 8.5 euro up charge for it. I would recommend Aqua for the view but I imagine there is better food in Howth. read more

This restaurant was recommended to us by the concierge at our hotel. The location was great. Romantic village/small town just a few miles from the center of Dublin. The food was very good and the seafood selection was extensive but the quality was ordinary. The wine list was just adequate. Prices were above average. read more

There are several excellent seafood restaurants in Howth however Aqua is not one of them. Spectacular view and excellence staff service but it stops there . The food was disappointing, Fish was bland, re heated and rubbery. If you are looking for great seafood stop at one of the many restaurants along the way out to Aqua. read more

What can I say?! Aqua is a beautiful restaurant with a setting to match. For the entrée, I had the fillet steak which was cooked to perfection, and was presented beautifully. My partner had the calamari which she also said was gorgeous. For dessert, I tried the creme brûlée. It is often difficult to find a good creme brûlée, but Aqua hit the nail on the head! read more

Great food with a view. Absolutely. impeccable cooking, fresh seafood and friendly charming staff. The booking went perfectly and we enjoyed dinner at the Aqua very much today. I'm sure, I'll be back read more

A disappointment. Fish over cooked and what was called Dover sole was the most unusual sole I ever saw -- no head, no tail , no backbone but a lot of small ribs There are better places in Dublin read more

Booked an early lunch in Aqua for me and my Mum. We both had always wanted to try Aqua and we were not disappointed. Staff we amazing, our seats had an amazing view over Dublin bay. We had a three course lunch and each course was superb. We got the opportunity to compliment the chef personally as the kitchen is visible from the dinning area (not noisey at all). I would highly recommend. Thank you for a lovey lunch Aqua. Will definitely be returning for an evening meal as I'm sure the view at night with all the lights of Dublin must be as spectacular as the daytime. read more

We had some friends in town from London last month so took them up to Howth for some hiking and seafood. As luck would have it - we picked one of the worst weather days for outdoor fun so our hike quickly turned rainy, muddy, and miserable. Determined to show them a good time - we decided not to let our damp appearances keep us from some quality Howth seafood and made our way toward the pier. We had previously tried Beshoff's so kept walking with the hopes of trying something new. When we ended up at Aqua we thought it might be too fancy for our hiking clothes but an exiting patron assured us that it was lunchtime so we would be fine. The hostess buzzed us inside and upon entering we quickly realised two things: 1) Aqua has one of the most spectacular dining views in Dublin and 2) we were extremely under-dressed. It was too late to turn back at this point though so we added our name to the waiting list and took a seat in the bar area to enjoy some wine while we waited. The service in the bar was pretty terrible but in their defence, the hostess was doing double duty between seating people and pouring drinks for waiting guests. After a decent wait we were taken to our table. We had a clear view of the ocean and some of the "cliffs" nearby - just beautiful. Now for the food...we started with a variety of dishes from seafood chowder to goats cheese salad. Everything was pretty tasty. For mains two of us got the sustainably caught cod with the roast garlic potatoes and white grape black olive relish and the other two split some huge seafood platter with everything from lobster to oysters to salmon. Every dish had nice presentation and the cod was cooked perfectly. I also really enjoyed the grape/olive combo - it really added to the dish. This was the most expensive lunch we have had in Dublin (or maybe ever) but the view is a must see and the food was very nice. read more