I think Crabby Jo's is within Wrights of Howth? Or the names are interchangeable? I walked by a few…read moretimes trying to find Crabby Jo's until I gave up, but I'm happy to report I still ended up eating, and still had a nice experience lol. I'd definitely recommend as a low-key lunch spot. I stopped in for a super early lunch after a boat ride (It was 11:40ish) and was happy to see the dining area was already filling up. Some folks were ordering coffee, and others were skipping to lunch like me. I went with the crab burger and this thing was massive. I swapped regular fries for sweet potato fries for an extra few $$$. The portion size and quality ingredients = definitely worth the price. Once you leave the restaurant, you can walk through to the gift shop. I ended up buying quite a few trinkets for friends and family. It was one of the more impressive gift shops that I had seen while on my trip for sure! And they also have a fresh seafood selection on display. A little bit of everything!

We were looking for some oysters as we came into Howth, and I'm not sure how this place wasn't as…read morebusy! They have a whole restaurant but the star of the show was the oyster bar. LOOK AT THE PHOTO THESE THINGS ARE PROBABLY THE LARGEST OYSTERS WE'LL SEE IN OUR LIFE. We didn't even know how to eat them they were so big! I wish I caught a the name of the guy working behind the counter because his customer service was top notch, he was so helpful and seemed to really love his job. He told us all the options and have great recommendations - we ended up with the flamed options and the flavors were so amazing. Highly, highly recommend. Loved it!

Great atmosphere, good food, good drinks, fresh catch fish. Chips could have been better.The fish…read moreis excellent

I wanted to love this place but just cannot give it a review higher than 3…read more I normally do not rate on service because I am not big on it BUT it was non existent and confusing here. The food was overpriced and mediocre at best. Save yourself some money and eat at the chip shop on the main street OR try one of the numerous other places in the area. The shop that is attached is worth a browse though and is filled with so many items you will be tempted to purchase a bag full of treats. It was a rainy night so the fireplace inside was welcoming.

They have the best oysters! The plan for the day was to drive to Howth and explore the town. But…read moreheavy rains and wind ruined those plans. Since we were on this side of the town, we decided to make the most of it and look for a meal of seafood. I had Octopussy's Tapas bookmarked when researching for the trip, so we decided to stop in for lunch. It was a Thursday at around 1:30, and the restaurant was almost full. It's a very small restaurant and it's mostly high top tables with bar stools, so it wasn't exactly looking baby-friendly, since had our 8-month old and a stroller with us. Luckily, they have a small back room (literally a room that can probably seat 4-6 people) that was available, and they seat us back there. It was nice and cozy, and cute - decorated like you were on a ship. Here is what we ordered: -Carlingford Oysters (served in the shell with fresh lemon) - these oysters were everything! They were big, shucked properly, and tasted super fresh. It didn't need anything but the lemon but they did recommend us trying their housemade hot sauce. We did and we loved it, and ended up buying a bottle to take home. We also ended up ordering some more oysters for dessert (lol) -Seafood Chowder (squid, mussels, smoked coley, & prawns served with homemade brown bread) - this was full of seafood. It is heavy though since chowder is cream-based so I would recommend sharing this, as opposed to ordering one on your own. The brown bread was also very nice -Seafood Paella (paella rice, chorizo, mussels, gambas, squid rings, and smoked coley) - another dish filled with seafood. They don't skimp out here! I could have done without the squid rings (they tasted rubber-bandy, like they're from frozen), and the smoked coley. I'm not a huge fan of smoked foods. I didn't really taste it in the chowder - maybe the cream covered it up, but I was able to taste it more in the paella -Whiskey Scallops (cooked in whiskey butter) - very rich but the scallops were good. You definitely want to dip some of the brown bread in this sauce There were so many other dishes we wanted to try but we had to stop ourselves from ordering too much for two people. Overall, it was a great meal and at these prices for seafood?! You really can't beat it.

2.5/5. They were busy, service was distracted. Nice location by the water. Fish and chips was…read moretasty. Salmon in the tomato broth was very fresh. Unfortunately the pil pil was unseasoned and tasted like tomato paste. No beer, only wine and soft drinks.

The food here was incredible. Located on the pier. Some of the best, freshest oysters I've ever…read morehad. Seafood chowder was so good I felt that any chowder I had before this was all a lie, with a delicate and light cream base. A variety of tender, fresh seafood in the chowder. Great fish and chips, as well.

Ambience. A Service. A…read moreFood. A Price. A Found down the side of the middle pier of Howth seaside. Took the Dart train to end of ride Howth destination. Lots of parking but gets full on sunny weekends. Views sidewalk Al fresco looks into the drive and parking area...smelling the salty and fishy air from fish mongers along the pier. On a Friday, last place to find a seat as other restaurants turned me away around 9:00 pm. Server very friendly and just take any seat. Ordered me first Irish Guiness for 2025. Nice light and dark fresh Guiness with a proper head of foam. Ordered the seafood chowder with shrimp, haddock, scallops, mussels and clams with a beautiful light cream sauce. Accompanied by brown bread and Irish butter. Delicious!!! No wonder they've been here over decades.?!! My 4th time here over years. I'm a FaN!!!

The Howth Market is located in a seaside village and has a great variety of souvenirs as well as…read moretasty treats to satisfy any craving. Each vendor is responsible for their own items and you can usually talk to the artist or owner directly, which makes the buying experience even more personal. I loved the variety of items here and would love to spend more time when I am in the area again.

A very busy, but very nice little market. From great little shops to delicious coffee and treats,…read morethere's something for everyone. Since off the shops have a free very random things from other parts of Ireland (cliffs of moher postcards, etc.) but there's plenty of local good there. The location, near the railway station is quite nice, as well.

Great spot for some fish and chips on a chilly day neat the water. Packed house, but friendly…read moreservice. Watch for a great 2 for 1 deal! (Didn't see until ordering.) Good deal for kids. We would go again - fresh!

This busy takeout place near the Howth waterfront specializes in fried fish. Three kinds were…read moreavailable that day: cod, haddock, and hake. I don't know if I could tell these apart except from the shape so I asked which was the most popular and was told cod. So I ordered the cod fish & chips and a side of mushy peas. I ordered at the counter and waited about 5 minutes for my number to be called then took the box outside to eat on the lawn near the water, keeping a careful watch on the aggressive seagulls. The portion was good, the fish was fresh like just off the boat, the batter light and mildly seasoned, and no disagreeable flavors from the frying oil. Unfortunately the batter was inconsistent: thin and crunchy in places, thicker and soggy in others. The fries were just ok, starchy. So overall only average. I had to try mushy peas again, just my second time. They tasted and looked just like they sound: mashed up green peas. No mint flavoring added this time. Fine for what they were, but I just don't get it. I think I prefer coleslaw with my fish&chips but I don't think it's offered here. Perhaps coleslaw is an American thing? So only average overall. But I'd consider returning if I wanted a quick takeout lunch as the other restaurants in the area were more formal sit-down places.

After hiking the cliff trail I descended into Howth and went into Beshoffs for a glass of wine and…read morea sampling of local seafood. The staff treated me with a smile and I sat at the bar. They were quick to attend and happy to help. They even charged my phone while I enjoyed the restaurant. The bar server suggested the local salmon appetizer and I ordered a glass of French sauv blanc and seafood chowder. The salmon dish is several thick slices of smoked locally caught salmon almost sashimi style with a fantastic texture and impressive freshness and flavor. The chowder was amazing and light. The employees checked on me several times through and made me feel right at home. The bar staff even brought me my phone without asking at the end. I Loved it. Great experience.

Review is for the seafood bar area attached to the seafood market section (the restaurant seems to…read morehave a bigger menu but I did not check that out). Great selection of local Irish oysters, a perfect balance of flavor and butteriness. Also very nicely made razor clams, spot-on cooking, no excessive moisture but still packed a lot of briney flavor, bouncy texture, and complex mouthfeel from the spices and seasoning. A bit pricey (€13), but it was worth a try.

Deep far exceeded expectations. I'd be very surprised to find another meal as good in Howth. I…read morecan't stop thinking about the open fish pie! Atmosphere: We arrived around 1:30pm on a Saturday to a busy restaurant with one table left. Make a reservation if you can! Drinks: I had a local blond ale that was very hoppy but paired very well with my fish and chips. E also had a bottle of Prosecco for the table that were great with our oysters. Food: wow. These were the best fish and chips I've ever had and I've had them all. My friend got the open face fish pie which is really more like a fish chowder with mashed potatoes. It was to die for. The flavor was spot on. If you're looking for a place to eat I'm Howth, which let's be honest there's not much else to do, Deep is the only place to go. You can thank me later.

A cozy, little restaurant with a great Early Bird special. They have a fireplace and the mirrors…read moremake it feel more spacious than it actually is. The seating is comfortable with some large couch-style chairs available. I had the fish and chips with the seafood chowder. Both were pretty good, but not the best I've had in the Dublin-area.

Very busy so we and a wee bit of a wait. The food came quickly and it was delicious. Our server did…read morewell and it was obvious she was working hard. Goad we stopped by, not a disappointment.

Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Hubby loves the fish chowder. I had the buffalo prawns…read moreand seafood pasta. It was loaded with fresh tender calamari salmon mussels and whitefish. He had the local hake in creamy garlic sauce. All were delicious.