It was an awful day and I was in dire need of food. After viciously scrolling through Yelp to find a place to eat, I landed on Elephant & Castle, and boy, am I glad I did. Everywhere on Yelp pointed to the Chicken Wings, so obviously, I had to make an order of the chicken wings. For the mains, I ordered myself the House Salad with Sliced Chicken (€12.50), which was topped with Avocado and Tomato, all drizzled with a Tarragon Vinaigrette. My friend, on the other hand, went with the Roasted Garlic Burger, which came with Roasted Garlic Cloves and fresh Chips on the side topped with Garlic Butter and Aïoli. Okay, if everyone on Yelp says the Chicken Wings are to die for, there can't be an error in that. I firmly believe that my Yelpers will never steer me wrong, especially when there is a unanimous two thumbs-up for these wings. So do yourself a favor and get the wings. They even come with a bowl of hot water and lemon so you can get any chicken residue out of your fingers! The House Salad was alright. I thought it would be a bigger party in my mouth than there was, but it seems all the ingredients's invitations got lost in the Post? I thought the ingredients sounded nice, but in the end, it was all up to the vinaigrette to tie everything together--which it failed to do. The selection of greens were wonderful, in my opinion--frisee lettuce, spinach, mixed greens. But alas, I've had better. The Roasted Garlic Burger looked delicious. But once again, a bit disappointing. When my friend received her burger, it was actually very cold. I think the waitress wanted us to finish our starters before giving us our mains, but if it's sitting there for quite some time, let us know it's ready instead of letting it cool down. I mean, c'mon, burgers are best served hot! The Roasted Garlic Cloves were something I had never seen before, but again, her whole dish was cold, so I didn't find it very appetizing. The whole thing was kind of disheartening. I'd say our experience went on a downwards spiral from the Chicken Wings. The reason this place gets a 3-star is because of the customer service; the man who was simulataneously embarassed, surprised, and happy his significant other got the staff to sing happy birthday to him; and the gentleman sitting next to us who did not applaud the birthday boy, but in fact, our decision for selecting the Chicken Wings. read more

I think of this place almost like a gastrointestinal in Temple Bar because this place is not typical fare but the food has a bit of modern flair to it, the menu is small, the beer is bottled, no Guinness. To me this is modern in Irish cuisine but they do it well, the pan seared fish I had on a late Saturday night at like 11pm was good and I wasn't drunk. The service was friendly as all can be, I had to wait a bit for a table and they had a few chairs by the door and I was even able to order a beer to work on even though they didn't have a bar. read more

Okay, not to be another Chicken Wing reviewer, BUT....I have been informing my friends who believe that Elephant and Castle wings are the best in Dublin that they are wrong for years, and encouraging them to try Tribeca. I am publicly saying, I was wrong. After a recent dinner here with an out-of-town friend, I can say that these wings won, hands down. They were crunchier and saucier than I remember and really the perfect plate of wings. No complaints. In addition--I ordered the courgette sandwich. The sandwich was fine, but the real star of the plate was the asian-inspired pickles. I actually asked the waitress for a second serving of pickles. If these were an appetiser, I would eat them by themselves and enjoy my weird wingy, pickley meal. Long story short if you're scanning: get the wings, also order something that comes with pickles. Enjoy. read more

I ordered a beef burger. The chips were great, and they were the best chips I ever had in Ireland. The seasoning was inside of the chips and you probably don't need any other sauce to go with the chips. Usually the chips are plain and light in Ireland if you prefer normal American food. The beef burger was great too. Juicy ground beef and this is the only good restaurant I could remember. The price is relatively higher. At least 16 euro per person. and I spent 20 read more

Went here for breakfast the 24th. Beautiful inside and the food was lovely, we had steak and eggs and the Mexican scrambled eggs (add salsa and automaticly Mexican right?) We really enjoyed it and it was lovely. We even got envious of other diners as their food looked fantastic (french toast and pancakes looked devine). There was only one problem, well 2 really coffee was so strong it could revive the dead, however I could see this working for some people). The service was awful. It took the waiter about 10 minutes to take our order and it took another 10 to get coffee and by the time the food arrived i had finished my coffee. After we were done the waiter was no where to be seen as he was not for most of the meal. Honestly, I would go back for the food as it was tastey but I would not want to be in a hurry. It was also a little expensive for breakfast read more

If you find yourself in Dublin and your in mood for wings this should be your choice. They are small but very tasty.

Tropical Dublin bar. Drunks, friendship, hugs and lots of singing. I wore green to fit in. I didn't eat as I'm not sure they even serve food. Music was good and just a great place to stop in. read more

Yummy wings !!! Stopped in after St Paddy's Parade, just beat the crowd ! Now we know why, great staff and food ! The wings are to die for ! We are in Scotland and end our travels in Dublin on way back to States, already have plans to grab some wings layover this weekend ! read more

This place was so amazing! The chicken wings and Roasted Garlic Burger are absolutely devine! We came here with a very large group (around 12 people) and service was very quick, the wait staff was very kind and everyone enjoyed their food. Highly recommend coming here when in Dublin! read more

I honestly can't say enough how much I love Elephant and Castle. Renound for they're chicken wings, they do not disappoint. Coupled with delicious homemade lemonades and a range of tasty desserts, I will always come back. read more

Just fantastic for brunch. In the dingy and touristy mess that is Temple Bar, I come across this gem of a restaurant. Great variety of brunch options (including American favorites, like eggs benedict and omelettes). Reasonable prices (though not cheap, 10.50eur for my dish), and I really loved my regular Irish/English breakfast of eggs, sausage (omg I think their sausage had crack in it... it was DELICIOUS), and tomatoes. My friends really loved the berry prosecco drink. Clean restaurant and good service. read more

I've passed by this place several times and it has always been packed! One Friday night, before a concert in Button Factory, I finally made it! I started off with a glass of wine- there were quite a few drink options including a special cocktail! I tried the wings - you can get a half order which is enough for one person! And I also got the broccoli and cauliflower smothered in cheese. Delish! This place is known for their wings, and they were really tasty. On the small side, but served hot and spicy, with a bowl of water and lemon for wiping off your hands. So posh, ha. The restaurant in general was very cozy and not stuffy at all. It was very casual and all types of people were there - Young, old, drinkers, vegetarians, etc! I definitely suggest getting the cheesecake at the end of the meal! I'm still dreaming about it! read more

Elephant & Castle - Wings, veg covered in cheese, and the veggie pasta with goat cheese in back! - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Although I think Elephant & Castle is loved by everyone I've talked to about it, i just didn't get that amazing experience. I am here debating between 2 and 3 stars and here is why: 1. We made a reservation which you can only do in person - this is my first annoyance as a 9-6 worker its almost impossible to physically walk down there mid work day to make a reservation for 6 pm. i was able to go there and get a reservation. I went back there 5 mins before the reservation time and they told me to sit down for just a few moments. This turned into 20 mins of waiting. Finally we were sat at a table in the center of the restaurant which was a popular route for people going to the bathroom to try to slide around us. 2. The wings are very tasty but over priced - and not that spicy at all 3. the omelet is bland but still decent although i feel like i could have gone home and cooked the same thing in my own kitchen easily. My friend got the burger and said it was "good - its fine - nothing special really". 4. We ordered and it took about 20 mins for the wings to arrive as the appetizer. Our main course didn't arrive until 55 minutes after the appetizer to the point where we had to ask if they forgot. twice. and i really don't like to be 'that guy' asking. Maybe this is a sign that they are understaffed 5. The decor inside is fairly plain. Wood everywhere with what looks like old, possibly historic, pictures on the wall. I did give them stars, however for being willing to swap the cheese in my omelet for other veggies as i am a lactose free eater. Their flexibility deserves a star, their wings deserve a star and honestly i gave them a third because i hate giving "bad reviews" id rather chalk this place up as a mediocre "A-OK" but I can't see why I would return. read more

Elephant & Castle - Spicy wings! - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Cute place! Not the best Eggs Benedict that i've ever had, but still good. I think it the Hollandaise sauce had a little too much lemon or something and the ham might have been a bit thick, but that's just my preference. I liked that it felt a little hipster and a little family-friendly inside the restaurant at the same time. I'm a fan of most breakfast diners and cafes so it gets an extra star just for that bias! I think that breakfast and brunch are such fun meals to eat out. This place was pretty darn cute so I would definitely recommend people to give it a try! It's a great place to bring the family if you don't want to eat a "hotel breakfast" while traveling in the Temple Bar area. I'm sure there are much better places if your looking for a high quality culinary experience, but you can really enjoy a pleasant casual meal here. It's great for all ages and types of people. If your a local, I wouldn't be turned off by the tourist location because the place seemed to have more Dubliners in the joint than tourists like me! Check it out. Liked it! =) read more

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Really good wings! The beers are top notch as well. If you're looking for upscale comfort food this is it. They were out of herb fries but if I went back we'd definitely try to get them. Lastly their bleu cheese dip was lit. read more

Mmmmmmm best chicken wings ever. Crispy, tasty and plentiful. Delicious sides - we had green beans and chips though I didn't eat mauve of them as there were so many wings. This is a great spot with a lovely atmosphere right in the middle of temple bar so within staggering distance of loads of pubs. Pretty good value - especially for this area. read more

Elephant & Castle - Delicious chicken wings - American Near Me - Dublin, D

To be perfectly honest, I'm one of the sheep that followed the flock to Elephant & Castle under the pretences of heavenly wings. Having been there a few times, I managed to lure myself away from the wings and sample the rest of the menu, only to realise what I had been missing out on.. A lot! These guys do Brunch. A damn good brunch! A warm, beautiful, classy and filling brunch. I've never been hellbent on omelettes so I've worked my way through some of the Brunch Classics. Have to say my favourite is the Steak & Eggs Ipanema. There's nothing attractive sounding about Steak, Eggs, Avocado and Banana. But it's exciting as hell. Trust me. Back to more serious business. The wings. I like wings. The wings here are enjoyable. They taste nice and are pretty large too. If you want enjoyable wings these are for you. But if you like your wings (as I do) to kick you in the face, blind you with a hot haze of nostril burning fumes and douce salt in your wounds... I might head somewhere like TriBeCa. All that being said, I still love this place! 4/5: Take another little bit of my heart now baby. read more

Excellent food, great wait staff. Highly recommend if you are in Dublin you stop for a meal at Elephant & Castle.

They must lace the wings with a euphoric substance... They are THAT good! Favorite eatery in Dub... Restaurant has a California vibe, but the patrons are diehard Dubliners or fans of... Located in Temple Bar, this spot is worth the wait... Although we avoided a delay two nights in a row by 1) going before 6pm and 2) making a reservation the following night! Hands down the best chicken wings on the planet! Great salads and soups and burgers! Nice wine list and of course some fine beers! Go! read more

Ive heard a lot about it and especially about the chicken wings. The place didn't disappoint. I literally fell in love with my mozzarella and pesto burger. The bun was so tasty and the meat perfectly cooked. My family had the chicken wings and said they were amazing - the portion was very big. Ended the meal on a perfect note with the hot fudge sundae. Would also highly recommend their rosemary frites. Lovely staff too. read more

Elephant & Castle - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Quaint, quiet restaurant on Fleet right in the middle of it all. Excellent service, quality food -- large portions, overall nice experience! I highly recommend if you're anywhere near to stop in and have a bite read more

My husband and I visited this restaurant in hope of good hot wings. We were sadly disappointed. The wings were extremely salty, to the point that we were unable to eat them (and were up all night sculling water). The sauce was a liquidy oil mess. Hot wings sauce should be slightly thick and actually stick to the wings, not pool in a big puddle at the bottom of the bowl. The butter had quite clearly separated from the hot sauce. The blue cheese sauce was average. I strongly suggest they do a quick search on the internet to find a better wings recipe. We also ordered the Eggs Chiapas, which was very nice. The eggs were cooked just right, but they could have been more generous with the beans and guacamole. The service was excellent, the food came out quickly. The staff were very attentive and friendly. read more

We ate here twice while in Dublin and heard many other people say they had been multiple times! The wings and hummus are great! Also, VERY GOOD steak! read more

Aaaaaaand.... The chicken wings are great!!lol surprise surprise... Chips were mediocre though, and the lunchtime staff were not exactly friendly... Overall an ok place to come for lunch read more

Elephant & Castle - Wings and fries €17 - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Now I'm giving this a 4 star because the food, well my starwberry pancakes in particular, we're truly excellent... However my experience was not so great but I think it was a one off. I entered a lovely, spacious, tastefully Halloween decorated restaurant and greeted and seated by a lovely Irishman, possibly one of two out of a large staff. I ordered tea, a small orange juice and strawberry pancakes and after a while of waiting my orange juice had been forgotten and I had to ask for it, and then after some more waiting my pancakes arrived... with Blueberries inside!! I told the staff (my Irish waiter wasn't around) and the lady I spoke to apologised and went to investigate. My waiter had put blueberries down on the order. I told her my orange juice had been forgotten earlier and she apologised again and she spoke to the manager who offered to take my orange juice off the bill which was great!! They redid my pancakes and on eating them they truly were incredible!! My waiter reappeared and apologised and I think he was a little embarrassed but I told him it was fine and enjoyed my breakfast. So the vital statistics then - food is definitely a plus. Everything looked good and my pancakes were incredible. And the price was actually really cheap in comparison to the quality of the food. My bill came to the equivalent of £8 minus the orange but still it would have been about £3 more for freshly squeezed orange so I wouldn't have minded. Atmosphere was lovely and I enjoyed reading a lot whilst I waited but there is the downside - don't go here if you are in a rush. From ordering to service it all took a very long time to arrive and it wasn't that busy. Also there seems to be a policy of it arrives when it arrives however many people are eating so a family next to me had to wait an extra 5 or more mins for one order of pancakes whilst the other three had already received and were eating. And they had forgotten their toast which should have been inclusive of their full breakfasts but were charged for. I think the staff are lovely but it seems as if they all have a different understanding of what means what and possibly because for many of them English is not their first language. They were lovely but a lot of confusion. Anyway, a good breakfast and would def go back, I'm pretty sure I will be craving those pancakes again, but hopefully a better overall experience next time. Xyz read more

Elephant & Castle - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Went for the wings (of course). To be honest, they weren't that great - I think The Oarsman has better wings. They weren't spicy, and they needed more sauce on them. Still, glad to have some wings! Also, the wait wasn't as bad as we were hoping. read more

It's just what my jet lag needed. A very cute, casual place. Friendly staff, very clean. I had eggs and toast with hash browns. The hash browns were country cut and had a delicious, unique seasoning in them. My hubby had eggs, sausage and toast and said his was quite good, as well. Ate there for a late breakfast, can't speak for the lunch or dinner menu, but I bet it's also a goodie. read more

This place was recommended to us by a local. The first time we tried to go for dinner, the wait was an hour and 15 minutes. We went another day for a late lunch and were able to get seated right away. I had the chili burger and it was ok. If I went back there again, I would order something different. The server did tell us that they are known more for their chicken wings. The dining area itself is very small and kind of cramped. Not sure how the servers manage to get around so easily with the plates/trays they have to carry. The staff were pleasant and food was delivered quickly. read more

They have amazing Gingerale (homemade). The fries with the baked sage and rosemary were absolutely amazing! This was the first time I've had baked sage. The wings were really good. I was happy to see small wings from chickens that hadn't been plumped up with antibiotics and water. Touristy? Well, pretty much every place in Temple Bar is, but this place had some great original food. I'd recommend it. read more

Wow -- what a find! We got out of a Christy Moore show at about 11pm and all of the places that served food were closed or closing. We were pointed to this place and instead of it turning out to be a last ditch place -- it was first class! Waitstaff is efficient, the burger was delicious, and the beer cold. Nice selection of dishes and a very clean place. TIP: Though it looks like there's only one unisex toilet, it's actually a door into a hallway where there are 4 teeny tiny rooms, each with a toilet and sink. read more

Let's be honest, I'm here for one thing and one thing only - the wings ! It's not breaking news, the dogs in the street know the wings here are to die for but really truly they are just awesome. The rest of the menu seems good but I can never convince myself to stray from the wings. They aren't cheap but totally worth every penny. I love the restaurant and how simple it is - I've been coming here for about 20 years and it hasn't changed one bit. My only issue is the price of the drinks - I don't see why they need to charge 6.50 for a bottle beer and a small bottle at that read more

Central location in City Center/Temple Bar area. Enjoyed the Grilled Shrimp and couscous following the Bib Lettuce wedge starter. The house cocktail with Irish Cider, proseco and Raspberries was delightful! Service was good. Plan for a wait. My total pre-tip was about €35 read more

Elephant & Castle - Grilled Shrimp Warm Dish - American Near Me - Dublin, D

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Headed back to E&C for the first time in awhile recently. I was meeting a friend at 2 and when I arrived, at about a quarter to, there was a queue for tables. I was seated after about ten minutes so it wasn't too bad. The first thing you notice here is that everyone has ordered chicken wings, the second thing is the hipsters. After that it's a reasonably good place to eat if you can deal with Temple Bar prices. Today I had a delicious dish made up with duck breast, prosciutto, pate and a few other bits and pieces. It was well presented and darn good. I felt that, given the meat heavy dish, it was a decent price. The toilets here are teeny tiny, but that's a general feature of Temple Bar. The staff are cheerful and patient. They deal with swathes of tourists every day so the odd last minute change to an order doesn't faze them. Whenever I'm home this place is a safe pair of hands and is a decent place to eat for any tourist passing through! read more

Being from the US, you wouldn't think that I would sit here and say "the best wings I've ever had were at this little place in Ireland." But I'm gonna say it: "The absolute BEST, most crispy, juicy and flavorful wings I've ever had were in the Temple Bar area of Dublin." What??? These things are perfectly crispy- it's because they are fried to the penultimate, exceptional crisp. And the sauce? An unequaled mix of savory flavor, tangy spice, with a delicious buttery texture. Oh yeah, these things have got to be terrible for you. Fried + butter= I will devour it right now. Did I smash two whole baskets during my stay in Dublin? You know it. No shame. Oh and I almost forgot about the blue cheese sauce. I am a blue cheese junkie and this was the most delectable mix of stinky cheese and cream that I've ever had the pleasure of devouring. Everything else on the menu is just as eye-popping, but you have to get the wings as an appetizer. In our two visits with multiple friends (whose meals I stole bites of) I got to try the Blue cheese burger, the bacon and cheddar burger, the chicken bacon tomato and curry club (THE BEST), a special seafood chowder, and the pasta with langoustines, scallops and mussels. I often don't like mussels because they can be very "fishy" but these were buttery and delicious. That pasta was to die for. Now for the bad: While the service when we came for lunch was very pleasant, quick and friendly, the service when we came back for a date night dinner was unspeakably terrible. We were completely ignored and glared at for no reason for quite a long time, and the food took forever to come out. Another server took pity on us and started bringing us water and checking on us occasionally. However, I will overlook it because it was a Saturday night on an extremely busy weekend in Dublin, so maybe our server was just having a bad day... but the food more than made up for it. My suggestion would be to not come for date night and definitely not on a Saturday night. I can talk easily about it now but I was pretty upset about it at the time. This was the first date and the first minute of alone time my new husband and I had since getting married on the trip, and because of the rude service and wait time, it was quite a disappointing date. Stuffing my face with the best wings I will ever eat helped though. In summary, I'm pretty depressed that I can't eat these wings constantly and may never eat them again. Someone please help. read more

Second attempt at coming was a success! First time there was no power on the block :( I got the Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, chili and parsley and it was amazing...ate the whole bowl and wanted to lick it clean! My friend got the crabcakes and there was only 2--I know it is a starter but it was 12euro so I expected more or bigger ones...Got desert of a hot fudge Sunday and it was really nice--good ice cream, nice sauce and some hazelnuts. Decor is scary in some places because of the weird kids faces, 'instant baby', and 'eyes examined' but generally it is nice to see the old ads. Service was attentive but the layout makes it a bit hard to get service if you are missing something (more cheese!) and are in the hall at the end. read more

We came in for brunch and were pleasantly surprised. Their brunch menu had a decent variety of classics. I had the temple bar omelette containing sausage, bacon, cheddar, garlic and scallions. It was the best omelette I have had so far in Dublin. The eggs were incredible. The decor is very cozy. A lot of wood panelling, a nice long booth bench which circles the exterior wall. Decorative elephant items everywhere. Heaters to keep the place nice and inviting. We had a nice little quiet booth nook in the back. Service was quick and friendly. The waiter stopped to chat with us on a few occasions which made the place even more welcoming. A highly recommend this place for brunch. read more

Best wings I had in a long time! Best in Dublin for sure! They are 13€ and it's more than enough for one person. To be picky: the wings could have the sauce better distributed and I still think that 6€ for a bottle of beer is a lot! read more

Had a few meals here while visiting Ireland recently and was fairly pleased. Of course my fiance and I ordered the wings the first night we dined here and while they were definitely tasty, they weren't anything we hadn't had in most restaurant/pubs here in the states, so we weren't sure what the fuss was about. But if sauced wings aren't prevalent at most restaurants around Dublin, I could understand- messy wings are the best! I didn't think the sauce was blue cheese though, it seemed to be similar to the garlic mayo dip that we had seen served with chips at a few other places. but perhaps it just tasted different than we were used to. We returned for lunch another day and my fiance ordered the elepant burger, which he said was very tasty and cooked perfectly. The wait for dinner was about 45 minutes around 7pm so if you're starving, I would suggest finding someplace else to eat around that time of night. read more

Elephant and Castle is a place that exceeded our expectations in Dublin! We had dinner here over the weekend - and enjoyed the food very much. 1. Starter - we tried their soup of the day - which was a spicy corn chowder. It was full of flavor and bowl licking good. We also split the hummus - which was also good and exactly what you would expect. 2. We split a club sandwich and a burger - both that were very tasty. The service was excellent and we were very satisfied. Another place worth visiting in the heart of a major tourist area - but a place that isn't so touristy! read more

An American breakfast in the heart of Temple Bar sums up how authentic Temple bar is. The service was shocking. I watched 4 waiters circle trying to avoid customers as I arrived when Breakfast was ending and they didnt want to take orders. Lunch didnt start until 12. My son arrived first so he got to order. I arrived at 11.31 and I didnt. So I had a juice and coffee and he had the California breakfast. 15 euro. Would I come back. Probably not. Nothing special. The place is clean and the toilets are clean. The coffee was average but the juice was freshly squeezed. 4.25 for a glass of OJ read more

Elephant & Castle - California breakfast 10.50 - American Near Me - Dublin, D