I was pretty excited to hear about Oak Alley opening up. A new Orleans restaurant with hipster…read morebearded waiters, jambalaya dishes and cocktails served in jars is something you would expect to find in South William St, Dublin, not a town in Kildare. The decor is shiny and new as you would expect but the food is the real talking point here. It's different and absolutely delicious. We went for the early bird menu which was €18 for 2 courses. There is an option for a 3rd but the portions were so large we couldn't fit any more in. Well, except for cocktails that was. The upstairs bar is a great place for pre or after dinner drinks and the menu is extensive but kinda expensive. Go for the 2 for €12 euro deal served up to 7.30 if you are on a budget. Oak Alley is a great addition to the already thriving restaurant scene in Maynooth. Like a lot of people I was unsure if New Orleans in Kildare would work, but it most definitely does.

I really like Oak Alley because the they have a good selection on their menu. It is a cajun/New…read moreOrleans inspired restaurant but there is a lot of choice. The sweet potato curry is really good, I never usually get curries out but ordered this on a whim. Jack Daniel Chicken wings are delicious and the calamari is always one of my favourites and I don't believe it is too chewy. Their cocktails are top class, not just some alcohol put into a blender. The Ramon Gin Fizz is a nice one to have after dinner as its fresh and citrusy. YUM! I'd also suggest the Espresso Martini Service is good and all staff are very pleasant. Early bird menu has 3 courses for 23EUR or 2 for 18EUR which is good value considering starters are 7-10EUR and mains 17-30EUR.

We ate at Krewe North for my wife's birthday .Upon entering you are welcomed by a classy interior…read morewith lit candles throughout the restaurant. The decor and music are great as well as the lighted artwork. We ordered bloody Mary's , the Fried chicken bisque , waffles and a side of scrambled eggs. The biscuit was a little dry and the sunny side egg was a little well done. The chicken was good as was the gray. The waffle were great as was the crispy bacon. Alex, the bartender made us bloody Mary's and took the time to make them from scratch. As a nice birthday surprise we surprised with and beignets and espresso martinis. I would definitely recommend this location to those traveling to Dublin.

Haven for those who are gluten free!! Almost everything on the menu can be gluten free, I cry…read more Yes we went to a NOLA inspired creole restaurant in Dublin... but we wanted something a little different than traditional pub food and this had options for everyone. All outside seating was taken but we were able to sit at a table by the window which was a great compromise! I got the gluten free fried chicken sandwich with the hot honey and slaw... dang this was so good. The chicken was crispy and there was a whole lot of it. The bun was soft and didn't crumble in my hands, a big win. The Asian flavors were well pronounced and really hit the spot. I ate the whole thing... and it's a large sandwich. My dad got the same but hot sauce blue cheese mayo combo and greatly enjoyed it. My mom got the regular vegan burger and thought it was one of the best meals so far in Dublin. My boyfriend and sister got the chipotle mayo chicken tenders and also raved about them... they looked bomb and I'm sad I couldn't try! We also got an order of krewe fries for the table (no crispy onions), and one order was sufficient for all of us since the mains were quite large! The fries were crisp and not greasy and the chipotle aioli smacked. The server was so nice and brought out a free beignet bowl for us (which my dad and I couldn't eat) but the rest ate up quite happily. I did try the caramel sauce and yummm. Highly recommend !!