Brunch at Cafe en Seine. A lovely French style restrauant in the heart of Dublin. It wasn't on our list; it was a moment of opportunity, we were hungry and from the street Cafe en Seine looked good. It is a formal venue with a casual atmosphere. It is high energy with a let the good times roll vibe. It's a lovely venue, very large and cavernous and busy. However we were able to be seated upon arrival. The service was good, the prices moderate-high. The noise levels were reasonably low for being as busy as they were. To start Jan ordered a glass of Pinot Gregio and I had a Gunniess stout. For brunch, I ordered the Cafe Double Burger and Jan ordered the Eggs Royal. She thought she was getting Eggs Benedict, but the eggs were on the hash brown instead of an English Muffin. We both missread the menu. They were still good. On my burger, I asked to hold the Cheese, which they did. What the menu doesn't say is that it also comes with ketchup and a a sweet pickle. Wasn't happy about that, but not enough to send it back. I enjoyed the burger. My first in Ireland. read more

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Came back here again on 12/22/25 during our Ireland holiday and it was great!!! They had a great assortment of holiday drinks, and it was very festive overall. They even had Christmas crackers on the tables. Top tier yet again. Love this place. I did notice that this time it was too bright during dinner. Was particularly impressed with the dinner ambiance. Will be back again though! read more

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Cafe En Seine is definitely worth popping into. It is gorgeous, feels both grand and totally relaxed at the same time. The food was just as impressive as the setting. I started off with the burrata appetizer, which was perfectly tasty and fresh, a light and excellent way to begin the meal. But the true standout was the French onion soup; it was exactly what you hope for, deeply rich and delicious with a beautiful crust. Overall, it's a classy spot with solid service and some really satisfying food. Highly recommended for a lunch out. read more

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A friend of ours recommended dining at Cafe en Seine on our trip to Ireland. We stopped in here for dinner on our last night in Dublin. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food! First off, the appetizers and soup were delicious. I went with the French Onion and my wife had the White Onion and Parmesan soup. They were outstanding! We went with the traditional fish & chips for entrees which was delicious. If you're in Dublin searching for a restaurant, make a reservation and give it a try! read more

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Beautifully decorated restaurant with some tasty brunch options (among other things). I'll start with the environment since that is the most notable thing here. It is an aesthetic blend of traditional and modern decor, with a nice outdoor patio seating area in addition to the indoor dining area. It doesn't look that big from the outside, but it's actually quite a large space with lots of seating available. It's not too loud inside and actually has somewhat chill vibes despite the grand appearance. As for the food, I came for brunch and ordered the crab brioche roll (21 EUR). The crab meat was very tasty and the brioche was soft and generously buttered. That being said, the portion size was kind of small for the price. I also tried the truffle baked eggs (15 EUR), which came in a hot skillet and were tasty as well, albeit not particularly memorable. The staff are average friendliness and I thought they could've been a bit more attentive. The service speed is okay. Overall, it is definitely the nice environment that sets Cafe en Seine apart from the rest of the pack. With the good food as well, I am giving it a solid 4 stars. read more

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Nice pub with a few different scenes that you can enjoy the drinks and comfortable seats. Modern and clean. read more

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The restaurant is gorgeous and the aesthetic is amazing. The lighting and gold-lit bar are beautiful, and the outdoor seating was all so pretty! We had lovely service, and cocktails with mains. Everything tasted fresh and light, and the drink (chateau de Versailles) was mildly sweet and bubbly. Recommend this spot for dinner or a few drinks. read more

This place is absolutely stunning on the inside, it's a vibe on its own and it's gorgeous. You ofc get what you pay for, expect prices to be extremely high but the service is impeccable and the cafe itself feels luxurious. The food and drinks are okay at best but I'm pretty sure people come here for vibes not for meals. I suggest people just skip the food altogether and just have some drinks at the bar. read more

The food, the service it was all out of this world. The steak and fish and risotto were cooked perfectly. The service was incredible. Do yourself a favor and experience this! Marco and Lauren were an amazing team that took great care of us. Thank you for a great evening. read more

The atmosphere is wow .. everything is good Except the DJ man .. he is very rude never smile.. DJ people always fun smile dancing .. this man No never .. .. even some ladies ask him for a specific song His answer No in bad way .. his songs all the same this is why ladies was trying to ask him another different songs this was on December 27 2025 thank u Yelp read more

Very delish. Only place in Dublin with delish cocktail too. I would recommend. Large place so I'm not sure if reservations may not be needed. read more

This was probably the most beautiful gastropub I've ever been too! Great vibes, ambiance, and music. The bar had lots of people gathered around, but there are also small tables and chairs nearby that are convenient and non-reserved to hang out and place your drink. There's ample space in the back to go dancing - my party ordered all of us a beer and we just mingled and hung out! I would 1000% come back when I'm back in Dublin!!! read more

This was my favorite dinner that we had while in Dublin! I travelled with a group of girls and we appreciated that this restaurant had fresh salads and plates to take a break from the typical gastropubs. Loved the food. And best of all, they had a beautiful bar with good wines and excellent old fashioneds. We'll definitely back on our next Dublin visit! read more

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This place is gorgeous! I came here only for drinks. The bartender was super friendly and made my friend and I custom drinks to our liking. The drinks were fantastic. This place is massive, it's just fun walking around the whole area. read more

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We had an absolutely unreal dining experience at Cafe en Seine. We enjoyed our meal so much, the food was all delicious. But above all we appreciated the staff who was so lovely to our little toddler. The manager, the front desk staff all the servers were so nice to us and helped us out. Our server Isabele was honestly so amazing. We definitely would come back here if we get the chance to visit Dublin again. read more

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Cafe En Seine is such a lovely restaurant you MUST put this spot on your brunch/lunch itinerary when in Dublin. And pro tip: make a reservation! We tried to walk in twice and we're turned away for reservations, so by the second day we were smart and had finally made a reservation and were seated no problem. This spot gets busy and booked for good reason. The decor and ambiance of this restaurant is really so cute. Depending where you get seated you get a totally different feel. We sat inside but close to the patio and it was lovely, covered from the hot sun but cozy and relaxing the little high top booth we were given. The outdoor seating is really the prettiest spot to dine. Trust me and you'll see yourself, super cute and outdoor bar as well. Service was a little hit and miss to be honest. We waited awhile for our order to be taken but other then that they got on top of it for the rest of the meal. I think it's luck of who you get as a server. The couple next to us waited at least 15 minutes for their check but then our waitress was different from their table and we got it right away. I would prefer consistency when giving 5 stars BUT the food and atmosphere really made up for my one little negative observation. The menu has a good variety. Something for everyone. The dish I wish I would have gotten were the mussels in the butter broth. I can tell you they smelled amazing and most tables had them. What I did have and LOVED was the French dip sandwich. It was heavenly. Super rare and delicious how I asked for it/like it. The bread was uber soft and fresh. And the au jus + horseradish sauce made this meal a 10/10. We asked a local where one of his favorite restaurants was in Dublin and he quickly said this spot so we had to come and so happy we did. He urged us that the cocktails were frilly & delicious, paired with a solid meal. He was spot on and you have to try this restaurant when your in town. read more

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We had diner here on our last night in Dublin and what a way to end our trip. The ambiance and service was great. The food was so delicious, everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

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A breath of fresh air in Dublin, Cafe en Seine is a beautifully decorated, airy space with a convenient location near the city center. There was plenty of seating in the restaurant and indoor courtyard, and even the bathrooms were nicely decorated. For such upscale decor and food presentation, I was pleasantly surprised that the prices were pretty affordable still. I got the Hash Brown Eggs Royale which were a delicious combination of lox, eggs and hollandaise sauce atop a hash brown. The service was also pretty friendly, but the ambiance and food are what made this a 5 star experience. read more

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Adorable cocktail bar in Dublin with really nice cocktails. The ambiance is really what makes this place so special - they have a beautiful indoor and outdoor bar with lots of seating. Definitely stop by here for a drink at least! read more

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Service was wonderful, dinner was delicious! Highly recommend! Great way to end our last night in Dublin!

Stopped in to get out of the cold and enjoy some apps and drinks. Great beautiful atmosphere with plenty of seating and a covered open space. The service was reasonable but a little hit or miss when it started to pick up. Plenty of delicious food and tasty drinks that made an amazing impression on my trip! read more

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I love love love this restaurant.So pretty inside.Take a look around as there is very cool artwork on the walls.Our service was great and efficient.We enjoyed our meals and drink and will be back in the future .Make sure you make a reservation as it is a happening place. read more

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Came here for drinks. Great vibe, great staff, lively and amazing decor. The drinks weren't too bad, either! read more

What can I say about Cafe en Seine, firstly its the interior that you see, its just so beautiful! secondly, the service was amazing, very attentive staff! Thirdly, our coffee and cakes where so tasty! read more

Only been here once but.... Wow what a beautiful cocktail bar. The menu has something for everyone to try with fun and unique ingredients. Will be back and hopefully try the food next time read more

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this was so good. the inside of the restaurant was so pretty and decorated for christmas, our server was really sweet, and food was delish read more

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Bar service was prompt and fantastic, the meal portion not so much. I was a solo diner, was taken to my table from the bar and waited 20 minutes to see a food menu (had to flag down a server to ask). Ordered the John Stone striploin - the potato terrine was, honestly the highlight of this slightly frustrating experience and the main reason for the 3 stars. As a solo diner I felt absolutely invisible to any wait staff and would only recommend this spot if you are a larger group as they seemed to receive prompt, attentive service. read more

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The food service and ambience was great. Very much enjoyed the buratta , the vegetable bowl, the drinks. Waitress was super nice. The one complaint I have is that when we went to pay the bill, which was obviously given to us in euros- they closed it out in dollars with a unfavorable exchange rate and a 3.5% markup. They never asked, it just happened and I didn't want to fight it at the end. Poor form! read more

All in all, pretty good. Spent €80, and got a decent amount of food + 2 drinks. Heirloom tomatoes & burrata were pretty decent, the mussels were a surprisingly hefty portion, and the salmon with a tappably crisp skin top was perfect. Creme brûlée was decent as well. read more

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Cafe en Seine was recommended by a former local. It is a hip joint with high ceilings and elegant appointments. It gets very busy around Friday after work hours; many of the young women who come here take pains to look their best, but frumpy tourists are also cheerfully welcomed. Dinner menu is fairly limited and skews American; quality of what I tried was pretty good. It can take a while to get service when they are slammed, but the bartender acknowledged my existence while admitting that he wouldn't be serving for a while, for which I give partial credit. Close to five stars; would bump them up for a broader menu and less waiting for drinks. read more

A large number of us from work visited Café En Seine this past Thursday to catch up after a long time apart and whilst there were a few of us with Covid concerns there was really no need to worry. The setup is done to perfection and the entire team from the door staff to the bar staff couldn't do enough to make sure everyone was comfortable and had a really good time. Great space, excellent music and awesome atmosphere which resulted in some of us returning on Friday. Big Thank you also to Brian on the door who went out of his way to check in and ensure we were taken care of by the team. Really great time, Thanks read more

What a pleasant spot to relax for lunch in the most hectic area of town. Did not expect the open air dining room so a great spot to watch the rain pass. Service was perfectly French and all the food was delightful. read more

I used to go there before it transformed and actually always had a great time. But since the revamp the place is looking spectacular. Very trendy and friendly. We were severed by a girl from Poland, she was very warm and professional. Food is really good and bar is very spacious. It's exactly what Dublin needed. Can't wait to go back and try it on the night out. read more

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The vibe alone is enough to go for. Absolutely enchanting space. Lovely service. And, in the midst of a trip characterized mostly by meat and scones, the salad was a rare gem of fresh greens and flavor. Whether for a cocktail or a bite, highly recommend. read more

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Very special place, with music, drinks and great food. The ambiance is spectacular. My only regret is we did not get here more often during our visit. read more

Cafe En Seine is a phenomenal place to eat. I came here for dinner. The food was delicious and high quality. I recommend the patatas bravas, charred tomatoes, and gnocchi. read more

I don't know what it is about Dawson St, but wankers abound. Actually, I know exactly what it is about Dawson St: the proximity of the Arts block of Trinity College. Now, of course I'm not implying that everyone who went to Trinity are west-brit twats, but it would probably be the part of Dublin with the greatest concentration of them. Which brings us neatly to Cafe En Seine. Seemingly ignoring the fact that it's actually in rain-sodden Dublin, Cafe En Seine is a brave to misguided attempt to bring sophisticated Parisian café culture to distinctly crass and non-sophisticated Dublin. I'll give it this much: Cafe En Seine does have an amazing interior. But this luxuriant décor is also its downfall. Because luxuriant Cafe En Seine attracts the biggest bunch of tools of any establishment in Dublin (especially now that Renards is closed). Expect broad-shouldered men loudly talking shop with their former school chums, and girls with orange make-up bitching loudly about their best-friend the minute that she goes to the toilet to throw up the stick of celery that she had for dinner earlier. Watch that you don't have an eye taken out by any of the ridiculously sized collars. And don't get me started on the price of drink. read more

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It's a cool Bar/Café. Once you walk in, you'll see a long dark-wood bar counter. Make sure to look up the ceilings and pay attention to the decor. It is a gorgeous looking bar! I tried to take some photos, but they did not do justice. Just like other bars, it gets crowded later in the evenings, but I found bartenders were friendly and nice. Price wise, it could be a bit expensive. In my opinion, this is one of the bars you should visit when you are in Dublin. read more

This restaurant was amazing. The ambience was perfect, the service was quick and effective and our waiter, Guillermo, was pleasant, politetalkative, and very attentive I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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This is a frequent stop of mine when I visit Dublin, it's close to Grafton St. and the the really high ceilings make this place a comfortable place to have a pint. Last time I was there I had an Irish coffee since I was a bit jet lagged and it was really good. The place is massive but can still get pretty crowded on weekends. It can be a little on the expensive side but in my opinion the place is worth it. read more

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