We chose this location because of the previous reviews on Yelp; our decision is one that I…read moredefinitely do not regret! I ordered the Penne Carbonara - the absolute best I've ever had, and I've had some of the best New York and other areas have to offer. The service is phenomenal, and the food came out relatively fast. The dining environment is comparable to a lodge house with exposed rafters and couches to compliment the comfortable seating arrangements. Kind staff and great prices; highly recommend.

Just to add to the two previous reviews that there is a lovely snug bar on the premises. The…read moreWishing Well has taken most of the regulars that previously drank in the Playwright (RIP - now TGIs). Good for the sport of a Saturday, we attended a great midweek pub quiz there a couple of months ago. Solid, suburban and unspectacular. Not the place that you would actively seek out, it is however somewhere that you are glad that you came to once you get there.

Farmer Browns - Cloneskeagh Road Neighborhood vibe, locals,…read morestudents, draught beer, pool table, food and lots of space. Locals and visitors mix well here. Nice personnel, nice local patrons. We loved this experience. We did ask about the donkeys- our server was unaware of donkeys on or near property. Fun!

My daughter and I had a lovely meal here. We both had the fish and chips which was so light and…read morecrispy, with a Guinness. Literally, a perfect meal for a dreary day. We started with the cauliflower, we devoured it. I am so glad we ordered the large. My daughter doesn't even really like cauliflower so you can imagine how yummy it was. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual. Our waiter was a delightful young man from Argentina.

Brass Bar & Grill is the onsite bar and restaurant of the Talbot Hotel and for the most part is…read moreyour standard hotel restaurant. We popped in here multiple times during our stay at the hotel. We had cocktails plus dinner one evening, both experiences were underwhelming. For dinner we had Caesar salads and onion rings. Weird combination I admit, but the menu was limited, so we pierced together our meal. The onion rings were nicely breaded and fried, but the Caesar salad was wildly underwhelming, very flat in taste. Hard to describe, but there was no "zing" or "twang" you usually get with a Caesar salad. It wasn't bad, just sad. Service was all over the place during our visits. Never awful, but often scattered. Overall, okay hotel bar and restaurant. Basically what you would expect.

Bar/restaurant attached to hotel. Good food (went for dinner) but slightly pricey considering what…read morewas offered. Good friendly service. Lots of 'American' fare on the menu. Portions were large.

The food here is always top quality, I've been going here…read morefor years and it never disappoints. The staff are very courteous and efficient and the restaurant always has a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend

Good Chinese food, prices are high for Dublin and Chinese food but the quality is very good. Don't…read moreexpect a US type Chinese food because you are not going to get that. A dish and an appetizer without a drink can run as high as 30 euros. They offer lots of vegan choices. Service is great, they are customer focused to make sure you enjoy your meal.

There are two ways at looking at this place;…read more 1. A restaurant that places a wee bit too much emphasis on pomp and ceremony (which is in itself is a very out-moded way for any such establishment to behave). You get the impression that they are trying to keep the rif-raff out, judging by the many empty tables when we were there it was working (and yet I got in... go figure...) The upshot of the above is that you have a very friendly, attentive and very professional staff, this is above all else in my book the makings of a great dining experience and sure enough it wasn't bad. Truth be told I would say the professionalism of the staff was probably the highlight of the meal - seconded by that first bite of my mains - a potted chicken dish.... after the first bite the meal went downhill a bit- I think I got the best mouthfull first! My starter was the chicken liver parfait - a very filling starter and tasty but perhaps a little too big as starters go, not a huge complaint by any measure and I would have it again. We both had the same mains - the potted chicken on a bean and pickled onion mix - the chicken as I said was very tasty but I really am not sure about the bean mix under it... actually I am sure, it wasn't great. My wife didn't agree, she said it was nice but an acquired taste. We agreed to differ and put the pistols down. 2 (or the other way of looking at the restaurant): a wee oasis of civilisation among a jungle of fast food outlets and shiny track suites. The restaurant doesn't live up to the expectations or pretentions but it is damn good none the less and I'll definitely be back. I have awarded it 4 out of 5 because we can't award halves, 3.5 would be closer to the mark.

This is fine dining in a fine restaurant. I was completely surprised - having been lured in after…read moreFriday night shopping by their special offer of two courses for EU21. First there were the delicious breads, then the sampler before the starter. This was a single spicy prawn with some garnish - it doesn't sound spectacular - but it was. Then the very tasy starters and then we had the cod as a main course accompanied by an exceptional white wine - Altosur Torrentes '08 at EU27 per bottle. We skipped the dessert, however we received complementary petit fours. There's a "discretionary" 12.5% service charge added to the bill. We loved the service and were happy to pay. Recommended for a special occasion

Really great location in Blackrock (on the non-sunny side of Main Street) for breakfast, brunch,…read morelunch and afternoon snacks. Has a VERY complete menu, competitively priced, and also outside seating. The staff are friendly, service is fast, and there is WiFi. Ideal for multi-generational punters. Worth checking out!

Cafe Java in Blackrock is cosy and offers tasty light fare for breakfast or lunch. Since I arrived…read moreat 11:45 am, I had the option of either. So many items on the menu were appealing! I chose the 2-egg omelette, which has both a breakfast and a lunch variation (lunch includes a side salad). Thinking that adding a few veggies to my meal couldn't hurt, I went with the lunch version, and in fact chose the vegetarian option, which features tomato, cheese, and caramelized onions as the filling. The caramelized onions had me sold! And, to accompany the food, a nice pot of tea. The presentation was simple but inviting. instead of a typical omelette with a sort of "fat banana" shape, they rolled it like a sandwich, and cut it on a diagonal. Nice! The fillings were just right, and not too heavy or wet from the tomatoes. The tomatoes were lightly cooked. The salad, too, was inviting. In addition to greens, there was some tomato, slices of pepper, an olive or two, and some hand cut shards of carrot, which is a nice change from the usual packaged, dried-out, grated variety. It was served with a choice of white, wheat, or soda bread. It was a pleasant, light meal that was easy to eat and easy on the wallet, at just under 10.00. Best of all, my server was kind, attentive but not intrusive. She noted that I was keen to get some work done while eating, and so she cleared my plate to give me more room when I finished my food, but assured me that I was welcome to stay. I did, but of course, kept an eye to make sure that I wasn't taking up a table if it were needed. I'll definitely head back. Soon.

We popped in here for dinner after some shopping and were lucky to grab a seat as it was getting…read moreclose to closing time. Despite it being late, we weren't rushed and the restaurant was packed. I love that you can design your own burger. There are so so many awesome choices. I added grilled pineapple, almonds, roasted red peppers, pesto, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and cheese. The burger was delicious and the shoestring fries I got on the side were pretty great also. My husband got the dinner portion of chicken wings which was huge. The wings were pretty good, but I was happy to have my custom burger.

We went to The Counter last night "en famille" for my son's 18th birthday. The restaurant was a hit…read morewith young and old and we're all looking forward to a return trip. Basic decor but nice music and very pleasant ambiance overall. Good friendly service and a helpful explanation of the process to "build your own burger". I've attached a photo of the menu form that each customer has to complete to design their burger. Not being a fan of buns, I ordered a "burger in a bowl" with blue cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, regular tomatoes, olives, mixed baby greens and vinagrette ..... strange but tasty ... there wasn't any evidence left in the bowl. We all loved the place and the food. Two of myboys particularly liked the bottles of root beer. I recommend it ... but only when its not too busy because you can't reserve tables.

Went here for "Drunch" on a Sunday and was incredibly satisfied with my experience. I was with a…read moregroup of 13 people and they were more than accommodating with us making a reservation for a party of that size. Both our server and the manager were so incredibly friendly and nice to us, even though we were a large, louder group. The food was amazing, the drinks were excellent, and the prices were reasonable. I have been to brunch a few places in the Dublin area, and Flash Harry's is definitely my favorite food, price, staff, and experience wise.

Flash harrys is Blackrock's newest restaurant venture. It's situated on Blackrock Main Street and…read morethere is a lot of parking close by. The interior of the restaurant is really cool. It's nice dim lighting with plenty of comfortable booths to sit in. The garden area is perfect for having a drink on a sunny day. There is also foosball and a pool table to keep you entertained. They also have a big projector that plays any big sports games that are on at the time. The cocktails are really delicious with a wide selection at competitive prices. So for interior/leisure/drinks I would give it a 4.5/5. However I thought the food was pretty average. I got wings which were pretty dry and tasteless. The sweet potato fries were good but not the best I've had. My friend had a burger which she claimed wasn't great either. Therefore I would highly recommend this place for a few drinks and some light bites but I wouldn't choose it as my go-to restaurant for a hangover meal. I would prefer it's sister restaurant The Counter.

I can't stress enough how bad this place is…read more I like the Stephesn green branch and even the one in Blackrock, so when the one in Dundrum opened (above the cinema), I went like a little eager beaver. But everything was so awful! The service was so slow - they make you wait for tables when there are lots free, but there isn't ever enough staff to accommodate the tables, so you have to wait until a table in a particular waiter's section comes free. SO annoying! Then when you do get a table the service is really slow and the food is awful. One particular time my sister found a gummy bear in her chicken salad, my chicken ciabatta was cold and we never got our side orders. The waiter was so apologetic and really nice, but there was nothing he could really do. I ended up feeling really sorry for him - it wasn't his fault, clearly the kitchen staff couldn't handled our EXTREMELY complicated order. Not! It's a fun place to go for cocktails - but be warned. They're 90% ice, especially the big fishbowl ones. Don't be fooled!

I have to say I thought that TGI's would be an amazing dining experience. Burgers, beer...bliss…read more But of course, to every silver lining there is a cloud. Underneath all the wacky hats and kitschy charm of TGI's, is poor food, poor service and uncomfortable seating. The only points TGI's earns in my eyes is that it has some cheap beer and cocktails offers but as many other similarly-themed restaurants and bars do the same kind of offers in these recessionary times, it doesn't really stand out. Quite the disappointment.

This pub's exterior is actually designed more like a huge house than a cabin, contrary to it's…read morename. It's actually very spacious and charming inside. There are great little nooks and corners that allows for intimacy amongst guests, as well as long tables that can accomodate larger groups. Also, this pub has an excellent beer garden, complete with heaters and a small fountain. The carvery lunch is from 12-3pm, is very popular here, and at times it can be difficult getting a seat for lunch. There is also a large parking lot adjacent to the pub, which allows for plenty of parking, and it's free. The pub is very accessible by bus (the 17 and the 44 stop directly in front of the pub) and by the luas (Dundrum stop), which is about a five minute walk away and can be seen from the bridge of the luas. However, this pub does have a reputation for being a bit of an "old man's pub," which is a shame, since it is actually quite a friendly and delightful place. I don't mind it being known as such, since I consider it a pleasant little secret where I can get away from the usual hectic bar scene in Dublin. Please make note: The map shown here is not accurate. Uncle Tom's Cabin is located directly on Dundrum Road right next to the Topaz Petrol Station which is also easily visible from the Dundrum stop on the luas.

This pub shouldn't be nice, it is small and slightly grotty and smells like the bar cloth could do…read morewith a good rinse... actually no, the bar cloth could do with a good atomic explosion... but you know what? A good pub is a good pub, its about getting the right atmosphere and comfort level and bloody hell where did that night go!? All in all, not at all bad.