It was a very busy night and seating was promised in 45 minutes, which is when we were seated. As busy as it was we were waited on immediately and drinks were brought out promptly. Our order also came out quickly and was hot and delicious. As busy as it was we never felt rushed. I would highly recommend you try it out. read more

Year after year I keep returning to the Elephant & Castle for lunch because of their addictive mouth watering chicken wings and sticky ribs. All the food is good but I can rarely stray from my favorites and never not order the wings, which are a perfec combination of crispy, spicy and saucy. Food is best shared here because then you can order more items (like wings AND ribs) because the portions are not small. read more

Very nice place for a meal and a conversation that doesn't require raising your voice. We had a great, friendly server who offered some really good food and wine options. Highly recommend stopping in here for a bite and a glass of wine. read more

Not impressed. The reviews were misleading, not worth your time. A step above a chain restaurant.

A local favorite apparently. My buddy who has been based in Dublin for 6 years swears by it as a brunch location. It's on the tourist strip in Temple Bar. Reservations are very necessary . Comfily ensconced in a booth, felt smug watching the hordes trying to get in. I had the crabcakes with hollandaise eggs. It was adequate but flavours were very muted. No jalapeños, Sriracha or fresh cut chillies on hand. The server was very helpful though and provided chilli flakes. Not sure if I would bother heading back but w everyone else loved it. Typical western fare done competently . There are vegetarian options available. read more

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Wings. We all know it. No point in denying it. They. Are. De-Lish. What else. Chips. Also excellent. Besides the food - big praise for the customer service - this place is always slammed but the guys are always in good spirits and super friendly and helpful if you are waiting for a table. You can't say better than that. A fan. read more

Lovely Restaurant in the heart of temple bar in Dublin. I'm 24 and used to live close to the Italian border but I had never ever the chance to try Seafood Linguine like this! Absolutely scrumptious and highly recommended to everyone who spend a few days in this beautiful city read more

Elephant & Castle - American Near Me - Dublin, D

If you enjoy the taste of burnt chicken bones and crispy marrow between your gums, then this is the venue for you! The wings were not so great. They were not the worst wings I've ever head, but by no means were they anywhere near the best. The wings were of absolute poor quality. The bones were constantly breaking for my companion and myself. To me, this indicates a very poor quality. Wings shouldn't be brittle in your mouth and 3 for every 4 wings would fracture upon oral entry. They were burnt. They were crispy in a non-batter way. The meat on the chicken was scarce. The sauce was ok, but nothing I'd ever crave. Price: Temple Bar Expensive. 12.5 Euros for wings? I don't care so much for the quantity...give me quality! Service: Relatively rude or maybe impolite and somewhat efficient. Food: I've had way better wings at Porterhouse. Atmosphere: Cramped. I'm absolutely disappointed. I've heard so much raving about how great these wings would be, best in Dublin, and all that gargle. Two of us go there this evening for an early dinner. Dreams shattered. The host who seated us, presumably the manager, said two words. He had a sour look on his face and looked completely overwhelmed by the lack of crowd there. To be fair, about fifteen minutes after we were seated, the place did fill-in, but there's no excuse for that level of curtness. The waitress was 'efficient' in that she was able to take the order accurately. She seemed annoyed and distracted. She never graced our table again until it was time to pay and the entire meal consumed. When I ordered the wings, I asked if they could be made spicy. I was informed 'absolutely not, it is only one flavour, but don't worry it is good.' - Fair enough, I suppose, but the better wing joints I've been to in my life always had a multitude of sauces and flavours. The wings arrived looking fairly impressive. We each had a bull, filled to the top, of about 20 wings. With it were two massive stalks of celery that I would soon be discarding. Alongside that was a tiny bowl of bleu cheese, not fit to dress 10 wings, let alone 20+. I asked the person who delivered the food (as it was not our waitress, remember, she wouldn't be seen until the very end), if another cup of sauce could be had. After quickly being informed she would charge me for the sauce, I said politely changed my mind. This seemed to annoy her as well, as she said 'no, I'll fetch you *one* free sauce.' Now, normally that be impressive and an act of kindness and quality service - but I can't literate the attitude of which this was spoken with. It seemed that a lemon-sour attitude was gracing the serving staff today and I was being given a full sample. Yuck. Leave it in the kitchen. read more

I enjoyed my meal at Elephant & Castle. Really nothing special, but the burger was delicious and the crabmeat, coconut and lemongrass soup was pretty darn good as well. But the food was typical E&C grub. It was not a quintessential Irish meal and uber touristy. But then again the location is where most visitors stroll, so that makes sense. read more

Great place (most of the times)! I'm sorry I know very little about the food in here except the chicken wings, chips and salads are all second to none. The burger I had once had nothing I could complain about either. A friend of mine hates wings however and so has explored the menu and has never complained either about her order. The price won't break the bank and the portions are very generous, the dessert is GREAT! (Pity I'm diabetic ^^) The fact that you may be left standing an hour+ (1hr 10 is my record, not even a complementary soft drink while waiting) is enough to end your relationship with the place immediately and force you to get a Taxi to TriBeCa for identical wings. Sadly I'm a northsider so I am forced to put up with the occasional bad service/manners E&C is becoming known for sadly. The waiting staff are for most very friendly, except for two guys, one a very indie looking lad with extremely spiked dark hair, never a hi, smile or goodbye, making you wish that 12.5% service charge was not on the bill. And one hosts, as the other host I have dealt with is a gentleman (the skinner younger one) 3 years ago Elephant and Castle was a 5 star rating, I can only give it 3 now. I will continue eating here as it is a social staple for me and friends and the wings are amazing as you know! Perhaps having a more efficient reservation style then merely taking my name and leaving me to stand there for over an hour would help to, at least start taking bookings! You'd like to think your quick and cheerful, but your not! read more

Went to the Elephant & Castle at the start of the month to munch on what are regarded as the best chicken wings in the city. Elephant & Castle is always, always busy, which is a good sign of good food if you ask me. It was about midday and we had to wait 20 mins for a table. No worries, we had a stroll around Temple Bar and popped back. Elephant & Castle is a white building with wooden interior and there is a lively, fun, busy vibe created by the staff and eaters. The menu is generally burgers, BLT type sandwiches, wings, ribs and salads and they have a nice selection of soft drinks, including their own lemonade and a ginger beer. We went for a starter portion of wings and ribs, I had one of their ginger beers. Both dishes were messy and plentiful. The wings are delicious, but don't know if they're the best in Dublin. They come in a spicy sauce and my partner likes barbecue. We didn't have any more food this time, but from previous visits all the food is plentiful and delicious. If you're looking for a fun spot albeit not spectacular food or are a fan of good wings around Elephant & Castle could be for you! Overall enjoyable! read more

Kind of last minute - we were going to go to the place door, but their queue was too long. The hostess last night was very nice and accommodating for our party of 6. The waiter let us know they were known for their chicken wings, so we had some - pretty darn good. The food was quite good and decent presentation for a simple menu. Their second "go to" menu item are burgers, but we went some other options. The best meal of our group was the shrimp risotto and I understand it was very tasty. The other meals were all quite good. The service was very good and we enjoyed our evening. read more

Went there today, Thursday 16th, September, 2010. Massively disappointed on all fronts. Service was terrible; a grunt from an impatient waiter was the extent of the greeting and conversation. Food itself was incredibly poor. I had a steak and goats cheese sandwich. The steak was tough, flavourless and slathered in the goats cheese. And for this miserable excuse of a meal they wanted 13 bloody euro. Will not be going here again. read more

I always have to remember, bacon abroad is not the same as the bacon as I'm used to. However, that wasn't the reason for this 1 star review. Walked in on a Thursday morning and let the hostess know we wanted a table for 3. As its really cramped inside, we told her we'd wait outside after she informed us it was only about 5 minutes. As we waited outside we saw a family of 4 walk in and then proceed to get seated. I walked back in to ask about our table and she gave me a look and said, "5 minutes". So I waited inside, 15 minutes later there was an empty table and she still wasn't bothering to seat us. So I asked again and she rolled her eyes to seat us. Of course our waitress came up with a bitchy attitude and a level of unfriendliness we weren't used to in Dublin. On top of that, the food isn't that good, I tried the eggs benny, they apparently don't understand how hollandaise sauce is made. The only redeeming factor was the busboy was super nice. He should transfer down the street to Boxty house with all the other friendly folks. read more

Are you Irish? Then this is the perfect place to go if you're jonesing for some American food and an American dining experience. You'll have classic yanky dishes, including chicken wings, sandwiches with avocado (yum), and refills on your drinks (should be international law in my opinion). Are you American/or from elsewhere? This is a great place to go when you've had your delicious fill of lovely, but heavy Irish food and are looking for a change. I would not recommend this restaurant, however, if you've just arrived in Ireland and are wanting to experience something different. They have a nice selection of vegetarian-friendly foods, which was great considering the Irish diet often included meat. The location is fun and you're sure to meet some really sweet and interesting Irish people while out and about in this area. read more

Their chicken wings are to me what doughnuts are to Homer Simpson... they turn me into a dribbling mess of happiness.... mmmmmmmmmm Ahem Anyway, I've been here three times now, each time having their wings as a starter (shared with himself, cos it's a big basket!). Tonight I had the Gold and Green omlette for my main course, and it was really tasty - spinach and melty, gooey cheddar cheese. Nom. All washed down with cherry soda made for a very pleasant evening indeed. They don't take reservations for tables less than 6, so be prepared to wait at peak times (or lie and say you've been stood up by your mates!). Waiters are brisk, but friendly and they always keep your water glass topped up. :) read more

Have been here so many times - I truly cannot look at the chicken wings anymore - they are lovely though. Best chicken wings in town. Smaller portions with time - like in most places in Dublin. The place is always very crowded - I don't like how the tables are so close to each other - I feel like I'm dining with the people next to me. No privacy here! Service is not always the best - seems like waiters feel too important to notice a customer. read more

We came here for breakfast one morning wanting somewhat of an American breakfast. I was pretty impressed. I got the California sunrise breakfast. It came with fresh squeezed orange juice, tea or coffee, (I got apple mint tea) eggs, hash browns, I got ham instead of bacon, and French toast. I got my eggs scrambled. The hash browns were like home fries w/ onions, so good! The ham was delicious! It had a wonderful grilled flavor. The French toast was just OK. One side was kind of burnt so that's all I tasted. My husband and I got a pancake to share to see what they were like. It was the size of a silver dollar pancake which was good because it wasn't very good. No flavor and it was cold. The staff was friendly and the prices reasonable. read more

Elephant and castle was decent. The service was decent, the food was decent but nothing really stood out. I had the famous wings and they came with ranch not blue cheese dressing as you would expect, they were good but not amazing. The waiters were not attentive and took a while to get to out table between sitting us and getting us menus and taking drink orders (about 25 minutes between each of these) at the end we were starving and it was not busy. read more

Cruised in for late night bites. I'm not much of a wings girl but after reading everyone else's reviews I had to give them a go and I'm glad I did! A half order of wings and a cider hit the spot. The blue cheese dip was perfect-barely a hint. The sauce on the wings was plentiful with the smell of Tabasco but just a hint of heat. They were tender and meaty. I highly recommend. read more

One of my favourite restaurants! Almost always has a waiting list, and won't take bookings, but worth going an hour early, putting your name down and going for a drink in the very cool Morgan hotel nearby. Relaxed atmosphere and decor, famous chicken wings (my son loves them), great service. I recommend the coffee klatsch for dessert. The vegetarian menu is on the skimpy side however, but I love it so much it doesn't stop me coming back! We always have a great time here and eat until we can't move!! read more

Went to Elephant & Castle this week for the first time, and we came with a very specific reason. We wanted to go for food with a bigger group with a visitor from the US in Temple Bar, and he had a five-year old kid which should feel nice too, so it shouldn't be a place too crazy. For this the Elephant & Castle was great - in the middle of Temple Bar, but not too crazy and nicely decorated. The only other place I would count as "kid-friendly" would maybe be the Bad-Ass Cafe, which I boycott because of the waiters attitude at my single visit so far. One of the reasons why the Elephant & Castle is exceptionally quiet for Temple Bar might be that they have no beer on tap. They only have bottles, but a nice selection there, I had a Pilsner Urquell, which I didn't find in Dublin in ages. For food we had a few orders of chicken wings as a starters (and they come in big bowls). I was thinking of having just the chicken wings as a main, but decided for the Elephant Burger. I wish I stayed with the chicken wings - the food the Elephant & Castle is famous for was also the only thing exceptionally tasting. The burger was so-so and the dishes of the other people on the table didn't look like they were great either. It was not bad food, just nothing special. The chicken wings though are really good and maybe the best in Dublin (or on par with the Tribeca in Ranelagh). The dessert some other guests had was a huge amount of icecream and was really tasty, but then, two of the best ice-cream parlours in Dublin are just down the road. So - if you come in here, cut the crap, order just chicken wings and a nice beer, or share a bowl between two of you if you're not hungry and go for ice-cream to Murphy's or Boticelli afterwards and you'll be happy. If you want "real" dinner, don't go in Temple Bar - full stop. (or if you must, go to Chameleon -- but it doesn't come cheap). read more

I arrived at 9pm and there was a long line to be seated. I was then told that for a seat for one I needed to return at 10pm. Normally I would not eat that late, but I was curious about these famous wings. I returned at 10pm and had to wait 10 minutes to be seated. People that came after me were seated first. Once seated I ordered the wings and frittes. There is no WiFi so waiting for my meal was boring. I travel alone a lot, but most restaurants and bars these days have WiFi, specially in Dublin. Received my food and the portions were good, but each wing was tiny. I wondered how I would finish everything. First I dug into my fries, and first thought, "argh, they are cold!" Then I proceeded to eat a wing and they were greasy (no sauce), and so salty! I thought they were supposed to be spicy? It was like the chef confused the salt for the paprika/cayenne. They were not spicy at all!! I ate 6 wings and then gave up. I looked around and everyone seemed to be enjoying the wings, so clearly my palette is the issue. I am a pub food fanatic, and eat wings often, and these wings would rate a 6/10 for me simply because of the amount of salt on each wing. When clearly I could not eat anymore wings, I called the waitress over. She asked if I was still working on them, and told her that I found them too salty. She shrugged, took them away and came back with the bill. I paid 18 euros for a meal I disliked and could barely eat. That's 30 bucks Canadian! Oh well, at least I tried these darn wings. Although I was thoroughly disappointed with the experience. read more

Elephant and Castle in Temple Bar is an amazing restaurant. We went there on my birthday and had an amazing time. The service was great, the waiter was very helpful and knowledgable about the food that was on the menu. We would recommend the steak! Wine was great too, and didn't break the bank. Would recommend Elephant and Castle to anyone. read more

I had brunch here and enjoyed it. It is more like a restaurant than a pub that had been Guinness-soaked the night before. Our food was tasty and the other people around us enjoyed theirs. Interesting story about the history of the place and the host worked hard to seat us quickly and I appreciate that. read more

The wings the wings the wings. Try the wings! I give the wings a 5 stars. Husband had the burger and said it was really good. I had the brunch item Chiapas and also good. Different but good. Very good refried beans on it which is hard to find in Ireland. Daughters French toast was ok. Not great and the hot Choctaw not good. Overall good meal and would definitely go back. Service was also very good. read more

Elephant & Castle - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Two years ago I would have given Elephant & Castle five out of five stars for their chicken wings- as they are famous in Dublin for these. Returning home from a year abroad, I was looking forward to this visit and was terribly disappointed, as they have declined tremendously. I am not sure why, but I would assume this is simply down to the fact that the same amount of effort is not there anymore- this restaurant is in the busiest tourist area of Dublin and does not need to work to be booked out. It is also worth noting that they do not take bookings over the phone or online- again because they do not need to. Expect to show up at the door to book in for an hour or two in advance at peak periods. Will be trying another restaurant with a similar reputation for chicken wings the next time- Tribeca in Ranelagh. read more

Came here for the chicken wings - was not disappointed. Make sure to book ahead though - we were walk-ins at 8:30pm and were told the next table wasn't available until 9:20pm! Wow it's popular! We ordered a basket of chicken wings each, the buttery garlicy greens, and herb frites. The Herb frites are more like crisp strips in case you're hoping for thick chips. The garlicy greens were exactly how it sounded - a plate of healthy veggies covered in garlic-y buttery sauce. Mmmm. A basket of wings is MORE than enough for one, and even enough for two if you get some sides. I could only get through half of my basket. They're tangy, flavorful, and just a tad spicy. read more

Although the menu offers a nice variety, and the food here is good overall, E&C is primarily my spot in Dublin for Buffalo wings. Not truly authentic, but a reasonable enough approximation to keep going back. Theirs is the closest I have found to the 'real thing' in Dublin - crispy outside and tender inside. The sauce is peppery, if not really spicy. An 'imposter' blue cheese dressing comes on the side, which may be weak but still better than the heresy of Ranch dressing some American restaurants serve. The dish is listed on the starter menu, but is appropriately sized for one person's main course. If you are not drinking alcohol, definitely give the homemade ginger ale a try. There are more than enough good reasons to give this place a try. If you are anywhere near a peak dining period, book a table in advance. read more

I had heard talk of the chicken wings here so when my friend suggested a visit I jumped at the chance to go. Most of our table ordered chips and a basket of wings. I got the mushroom burger with a half portion of wings which I shared with a friend. I was always of the opinion that I would never, ever eat blue cheese dip with wings because I had never enjoyed it when I tried it. I ordered garlic aioli instead. I got both the garlic and the blue cheese dips and my curiosity got the better of me. I tried the blue cheese dip and it was DELICIOUS. It was perfect with the wings. The burger was moist and you could get it cooked the way you wanted it. The mushrooms were tasty as well. A friend ordered the garlic burger which came with a whole clove of roasted garlic on the side. Our waitress was extremely friendly and cheerful and made sure we were well looked after. Our table was fully stocked with water and everything we needed at all times. The atmosphere was great and I think we'll have to go back to sample their brunch menu. read more

Glad we stopped there for dinner. First of all, get the wings (absolutely delicious!) It cost 12 euros for a basket with about 20 perfectly done wings. Mushroom risotto and green salad also really good. We got a couple of cocktails from their list and they didn't disappoint. Hint, make reservation for Friday and Saturday unless you dont mind waiting 40+ mins read more

I think we all know about the chicken wings... fabulous. But the burgers are great too. Haven't tried much else because having something else means NOT having chicken wings or burgers. And I can't have that. read more

They're just wings right? just plain old bits of chicken, coated in some sort of sauce, then deep fried and then finished with some other sort of sauce. ...no big deal; just chicken they couldn't even be bothered boning before handing over to the paying customer... really, whats the big deal.? nope, I cant do it, I can't diss these wings, these glorious bites bites of mana, this food of the gods. They are spectacular, they are worth queuing for, they are a must if you have not tried them, read more

Can't cope with these chicken wings! OH MY GOD! They are to die for! It's a cozy little alternative restaurant in templebar! read more

Elephant & Castle - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Wings here are unreal !!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...... Only thing about this place is it does be jammers ! we waited at least an hour and a half for a table !!! so make sure you book a table here if your coming ! suppose the fact its that busy shows how popular the restaurant is so its a good sign !! service is super quick also !! ill certainly be back... This place is an american styled diner which I liked !!! read more

Went here for Dinner on a recommendation. Was actually pretty lucky with seating - as my group (of 5) had no reservation, but somehow was seated immediately... to only then see countless groups approach the hostess stand and get turned away, or told to come back hours later for the next available seating (again - we felt very lucky.) Wasn't too hungry - my table agreed to share the chicken wings, and I'M SO HAPPY WE DID! They were phenomenal - I almost ordered a basket for myself alone! Also split the Salmon & Avocado sandwich, which was presented more like an open-faced canapés - so it threw me off, but was nonetheless delicious. Our waitress was also top-notch; She exchanged all of our silverware and plates after our wings, and checked on us continuously throughout our time with her. I would definitely return to Elephant & Castle - pending I return to Dublin :) read more

Stopped in during the off afternoon hour of 3 for a late lunch and had no trouble getting a table. Staff was pleasant enough but seemed tierd- maybe they were recovering from their busier lunch times. The restaurant offers a delightful yet simple menu with many temping options. I ordered the apple parsnip soup with their homemade ginger soda and my husband got the seafood chowder and three leaf salad with a coffee. The apple bread that came with our meal was amazing and covered with the real butter it was completly indulgent. The chowder soup 'bowl' was actually a small swimming pool of large prawns in a slightly sweet creamy base. The three leaf sald had the most savory olive oil on top of it too. My soup was advertised with parsnip chips but when I got was more of the apple bread, which was just as good dunked in the soup. While the food arrived quickly we didnt get our drinks until about half way through the meal and only when we asked two people about it. Once it arrived both were very very good- worth the wait. Dispite the slower service I would've given this cafe a 4-5 rating however I witnessed some flagrant sanitation lapses by a staff member. Maybe I'm just keener to these things as a previous resturant worker but they were the kind of issues that made me think it was this employees first day ever working around food - This particular individual used his teeth to open a package of napkins, visablity touching exposed napkins with his mouth. Said napkins were placed on table for guests. The same staff member balanced a wobbly tower of side plates using his chin and cheek to hold it steady as he walked them out to the tables. Said plates were placed on tables. I witnessed him handling glasses by sticking his fingers over the lip of the glass when serving guests. I know things are different in other countries and this occurs in America just as often but its still Yuuuucky. Buuuut if you don't think about that, this place is great!! read more

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I know the number one reason to go here is for their wings unfortunately I can't eat their wings due to problems with my stomach :( I had the burger and chips here one evening to grab a bite after a very hectic day. To be honest I have had nicer the burger was a little to greasy for my liking and chips where just your basic chips you'd get from most places nothing blew me away. I had to ask for ketchup and mayonnaise and waited nearly ten minutes for them to bring us a jug of water! I would go back and maybe try something different might even brave a wing who knows. I was expecting them to be way over priced but weren't to bad. Be prepared to wait on a table if you are going evening time especially in around the weekend, always a good sign I suppose! read more

The chicken wings. If you hear nothing more about the Elephant & Castle - you will hear (loudly and often) to try the wings. When in Dublin.... I ordered the wings (along with the house salad with goat cheese). I am probably just being a jaded American, but while the wings were really tasty, they were just buffalo wings. The chicken was tender and skin crisp, but the sauce was essentially buffalo sauce, though very tasty. The salad however was fantastic! I loved the tarragon vinaigrette and have tried (unsuccessfully) to recreate it at home. The service was sufficient, though not particularly attentive. I would certainly return on my next trip to Dublin! read more

This busy place has a great lineup of food which is served quickly and efficiently, it's not oozing with atmosphere but is still a great place to grab a bite to eat and is not too badly priced either! The desserts were also really good too! read more

Elephant & Castle - This was simple yet incredibly tasty! - American Near Me - Dublin, D