One Of My Favourite Places To Eat Out!!!!…read more The Food Is Extremely Tasty and The Staff Service Is Amazing Highly Recommend D'Vine

Drogheda doesn't seem like it's exactly buzzing with interesting places to eat, and it was by pure…read moreluck that we came across d'Vine on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The two connecting dining rooms are amazing and cozy, with a big bar counter at the back, wine racks and a huge assortment of whimsical objects or artwork around the place. Upstairs there's a terrace where you can fully enjoy their tapas menu and maybe even go for a cocktail. There's a set dishes menu, a smaller tapas menu and also the specials of the day, written on a big blackboard - that our hostess kindly perched on a chair in front of our table, improptu style. In both fixed menus there are many vegetarian and/or gluten free options. The wine list was interesting enough, though not perfect. I managed to find a beautiful spanish Verdejo there, so that must count for something. We were served delicious food and the only thing I can point is that my vegetarian stuffed zucchini had a bit too much cheese, but other than that everything was good and their special of the day, salmon, was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately we were both too full to try the desserts, but at least we got to to wrap our lunch up with a nice espresso.

This has been my favorite hotel stay to date. The staff here are extremely accommodating and…read morefriendly. The food is excellent, especially the dessert. No complaints what so ever. On top of the amazing service and food, the decor of the hotel is truly unique. When staying here you will definitely feel spoiled.

We had a wonderful meal here. The restaurant itself was very Irish with dark wood and pictures of…read moreBritish royalty on the walls. My wife had the Thai salmon and it was well seasoned with ginger and enoki mushrooms. I had the chicken curry and it too was a nice dish. The service was very friendly and helpful. The owner and his family was dining at the next table over and he thanked us for visiting his restaurant. This was a nice dinner to remember.

Quaint little cafe. Really friendly staff. Good strong coffee and a selection of beautiful…read moredesserts. I got the apple and almond pie it was delicious.

I have been to Saint Germain a few times and have found the standard of food and service to be…read moreconsistently good. For a small homely venue they have an extensive menu that caters for everything from coffee and a scone or a light lunch to a full meal. It is always busy, which is a good sign! The prices are at the high end of average, but are worth paying

I stopped in for a bit of breakfast with some friends. The cafe had a pleasant, modern vibe. The…read morestaff were extremely friendly. I ordered the full breakfast, which was hot, plentiful and delicious upon arrival! That kind of breakfast could keep you going all day!! A friend had the smoked salmon and was delighted with her meal as well! I definitely think the Crystal Cafe is worth a return visit, or two!! Lol!

Excellent customer service in this cafe, the food is magnificent and extremely good value. From the…read moremoment We arrived we were made feel very welcomed, the attentiveness of the staff and the overall atmosphere is excellent. Presentation of food is beautiful, have nothing bad to say about the place will definitely be returning and recommending to all of my friends!

A multi-generational family owned pub in the middle of Navan town. Right on the Square next to the…read morebig bull. Smyth's bar is a quirky bar with a long and narrow bar and lounge where loads of beer and other memorabilia adorn the various nooks and crannies. They pour a very creamy pint of Guinness, which only has a couple of yards to travel from their kegs to the lines. They also pour local craft beers, and have a very wide range available. But perhaps the best bit is the Beer Garden, it is the best kept secret of this pub (until now). It is an oasis in the middle of a bustling town. A perfect retreat on a sunny day. There is also pool and darts for those who love their traditional pub games. There is often musicians strumming away to add to the laid back vibe of the place. Are you the designated driver? Well lucky for you their is a very well stocked off licence there too for you to pick up some of your favourite drinks to enjoy at home. Sadly they don't take card payments, but there is a BOI Atm right next to the front door.

Ate here last night - was a short notice thing. Had planned to eat elsewhere, but were ahem,…read moreuninspired by the place we found ourselves in. One of the locals (there was 6 of us) suggested this place. Said it used to be called the Wine Bar, and everyone still calls it the wine bar, despite it being called Chez Sara. Called them and they said they'd take us at 9pm. Boy was I glad we moved here :-) It's a simple enough menu - lots of fish, some steak, and a few other things. I had mussels to start, and lemon sole as my main (being one of my favourites). Around the table people had pork belly, open vegetarian lasagne, chicken, and fish. Everyone was delighted with their food. It's modestly priced, really delicious food, with a basic, kinda French style to it. We polished off some house red and white (also great), and even went for desserts. I thought my tarte tatin was slightly below par versus the rest of the meal, but that's basically looking for something to be picky about :-) I would recommend this for anyone : tasty food with friendly staff in nice, simple surroundings. Excellent - I shall return.

Why did I go 'Chez Sara'? Well it was a special occasion you see. I lost a bet, and my friend - who…read moreobviously won the bet - decided that I would take him to the restaurant. Guys these days... One star for the location. This restaurant is located in Malahide, in a little street just a few steps away from the sea. One star for the place. The restaurant has a very intimate feel about it. It is not very big, the table are made of old French boxes, walls are covered in famous vintage pictures, everything is simple and welcoming. One star for the food. I had fishcake as a starter, amazing and tasty. Then I had some cod with potatoes as a main, and that was equally beautifully cooked and tasty. And of course, the place being a wine bar I had some white wine, Picpoul. Just a glass, but what a glass ! One star for the waitressing. The waiting time was perfect, although I was starving ! The waitresses were very nice at all times. One star for the experience. The entire evening went really well overall. I will definitely go back and bring friends - even French friends ! I recommend 'Chez Sara' and give the restaurant a 5 star in a heartbeat. In the end my friend didn't remember the bet and invited me... Shhh I won't say if you don't ;) ***Update*** I came back to the place with the same place. We are losing 1 star here... The foie gras was presented on white bread. Shocking! It's no pâté! The hand cut fries were wedges. The textures wasn't right either. Otherwise the service was great and the overall experience very nice :)

5 out of 5 due to several reasons…read more #1: Amazing employees. Maybe it's because its the countryside Irish but as soon you go in you are warmly greeted. You will notice they are all italian which gave me an even more confident my coffee would be amazing. #2: Vegan option: I'm not vegan but they have great vegan option for vegans. But the non-vegan options were delicious as well. The croissant I ordered was buttery, and flaky. The strawberry jam tastes like home made without any added sugar. #3: Affordability: Compared to Dublin, this place is a steal. Finally: A++ go get your coffee and food so you can go walk around Bray or even hike up that mountain.

Cats! Books! Wine! Fresh, authentic Italian food! Owned and staffed by Italians!…read more This little gem, only a couple dozen metres from the Bray DART station, is quaint and cozy. It only holds about 15 people. But the food, coffee, and service is about as good as it gets. These people are passionate about what they do. I come specifically for the awesome vegan Caravaggio sandwich (on ciabatta). Everything is freshly made by them and unlike anything you will get anywhere else. Except maybe Italy! There are usually lots of Italian customers there, speaking Italian. This is a very good sign. The place is full of interesting old books people are free to browse. A quirk is an underlying 'cat' theme. Quotes and pictures about cats all over. Hand drawn images of cats by customers also adorn the walks, as to Italian record albums. I come way out of my way to come here regularly and will continue to as long as possible. Note: their fabulous bread selection comes fresh daily from the Firehouse bakery in Delgany.

Absolutely incredible meal here last night. We had the tasting menu with paired wines and…read moreeverything was so delicious and exciting. Loved the pacing of the meal, we had it over the course of three hours and didn't feel in any way rushed which was so lovely. My favourite thing was getting to eat delicious very high end food in a more casual and relaxed environment, there was nothing stuffy or pretentious about the place, which can be the case in a lot of fine dining restaurants. We sat by the window and was lovely to see out on to all the fabulous colourful barges on the canal. Will 100% be back and telling everyone about here! A+

Very nice restaurant! The staff are extremely friendly. The food is something very different from…read morewhat is normally served in restaurants. A very special meal. I would have to say that it isn't everyone's type of food as the portions are relatively small. Very nice meal though and I would highly recommend it for special occasions.

On the Grapevine is a fantastic little wine shop that lets you choose your bottle and drink it…read moreright on the premises for only a 7 euro corkage fee. There are ample sitting spaces in the main shop as well as upstairs. They also serve food like tapas, sandwiches, and other snacks. There's even an expresso bar. The best part is that because they are a wine bar you may request a complimentary sample of a wine and then purchase the bottle and drink it right there. Many wines are even 20% off or right around €10 for a bottle. We stopped in because it was raining but ended up finishing the whole bottle and even contemplated getting a second bottle but the weather had cleared so we were off to continue our sight seeing. Dangerously fun but strongly recommended.

A great off license with a good selection of French wine. The prices are reasonable and the owners…read moreare quite knowledgable about their wines. Bought some last time I was here and it was good wine at reasonable prices. Will come back here again for a small but decent French wine selection.

Tasty, rich, moderately expensive gourmet food. A really nice dining experience across from the…read moreriver in the town center. Clean, tastefully decorated, and excellent wine recommendations. The waitress was super sweet in showing us some local bars to visit afterward. YUM.

We had dinner at The Kitchen at the recommendation of our local tour guide. We started with smoked…read moresalmon with potato pancakes. Delicious! For mains, I had the grilled sea bass and my partner had sea trout with a shrimp and caper butter sauce. Both expertly prepared. Don't skip dessert as the sea salt caramel baked Alaska is a standout. Exceptional quality at a great price. If you are in Drogheda Ireland, you must go to The Kitchen!!!!