I LOVE DEEP! Came…read moreacross this gem while I was in Howth for the afternoon with my friend. The ambiance is very intimate and cozy, perfect for quality time with a friend. Deep has super fresh seafood right from Dublin Bay. I know it's not Irish at all but I ordered seafood paella (my favorite food) and for dessert I had cheesecake. The paella was good but the cheesecake tasted more like a block of whipped cream. It definitely wasn't cream cheese. I also had a nice hot pot of peppermint tea since it pretty cold and windy when we visited Howth. Very nice dining experience. I would definitely come back here if I'm ever in Howth again!

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.

One of the best seafood meals in recent memory. Strike that! One of the best seafood meals, like…read moreseriously top 10, of my life. Excellent prawns, mussels and lobster. Top notch fish&chips. Glass of crisp white wine and mussels... proof Heaven exists. Well worth the 45 minute ride on the train from central station. Guaranteed this is a non-negotiable destination dinner every time I'm in Dublin.

They don't have their hours posted on their website or yelp and on Apple Maps they show they close…read moreat 9. They apparently close at 8 most of the year and 9 only for a couple months in the summer. I went at 7:30 as a single customer (I.e. couldn't make a reservation) and they were full. The server recommended o'Connells next door which was honestly the worst chowder I've ever had in my life and gave me food poisoning. Such a bummer.

I had a very good lunch here on Friday, To start I had 6 pacific oysters, lovely fresh clean taste,…read moreand expertly opened, no stray shell or grit, my pal had the fish chowder and said it was delicious, it had a very good smell. For main I had the haddock and chips which was very good and served with nice tartare sauce and minted pea puree, all very nice. My pal had the burger which was a colossus of a stack, with bacon and beef, you could have fed two people with it. Unlimited sparking water for €1 is a great idea, and a nice coffee to finish. Lovely fresh fish, I will be back.

This must be the MOST inhospitable, unwelcoming restaurant in all of Ireland! From seating us…read morefifteen minutes late during the 8 pm curfew with only 45 minutes to place our order, to telling our daughter that all cocktails were done for the evening while in clear eyesight they were still mixing drinks. We ordered appetizers which were only brought out with the entrees much after diners nearby who ordered at the same time were served well in advance. Do NOT waste your time when there are so many more warm and friendly restaurants around Dublin!

Went here on my final night in Ireland while on vacation. Ended up walking miles to get here and it…read morewas so worth it! It was the best dinner we had for the whole trip. Due to some bad advice from a woman in an ice cream kiosk we thought that we had a short 15 minute walk, which was really more like 35 minutes. By the time we got to Malahide the restaurant was closing a little early as they sold out of fish. We told the owner we'd eat whatever they had left. Everything is fresh and local. We had lobster, oysters and steak. And creme Brulee. All perfect. If we're ever back this way again we're heading straight here!

My cousins and I visited Seabank Bistro while in Malahide, County Dublin, and it was an exceptional…read morenight! The restaurant is located across the road from the water, which is a beautiful view, but even in the evening the place is super cozy and the ambiance makes you feel relaxed and ready to enjoy some your time. The service is excellent and so friendly. The owner came over to the table and checked on us, which is what I thought was going above and beyond. The food and wine were both delightful. We shared the mussels and oysters (so fresh!!) and then for the main courses we had the Dover Sole and Thai curry monkfish, both so tasty and fresh. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who visits the wonderful town of Malahide!

Excellent food in a great atmosphere. We had monkfish, sea bass and a half-pound hamburger. All…read morewere outstanding. Seating was a little tight but still comfortable. The service was outstanding. It was a great, warm place to enjoy some delicious seafood while we hid out from the rain. Howth is beautiful, and it's even better with good food. You should check it out when you're in Dublin.

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.

Omg! What a gem of a spot…read more They call them themselves a pub But I'd call them fine dining with a pub bar on premises We got a welcome greet, and we squeezed in without a reservation Our server was charming I had a baked oyster trio I particularly liked that the oysters, unlike the pacific that I've had Had deep pocket shells that held the meat and the seas juices so that they didn't spill. My clam mussel dinner came with a great slice of bread. It sopped up the sauce to complement my Spanish wine. House salad had garbanzo beans. A light young spring mix cherry tomato's and a creamy drizzle. Our halibut was kept juicy with the skin on. The fat layer on the skin was Juicy. Rhubarb strawberry panna cotta. To die for. I'd be back weekly if I lived here. Side note. ; Ivan. Front greet first to welcome you. Great personality. Loved him. Thank you Ivan.

Matt the Thresher is a seafood restaurant known for its fresh, locally sourced Irish cuisine and…read morelively atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the city center, just a few block from our hotel near St. Stephens Green. The 4 of us previously made reservations. It was a great meal and among the best we enjoyed during our 2 week stay in various parts of Ireland. Our waitress was great, particularly when she explained the Shrimp Scampi in Ireland was breaded. We had a nice table, with a nice view of the bar and the room, and fun energy. Here's what we ordered: - Matt's Seafood Linguine (Eric) - Turbot (Gayle) - Halibut (Fern) - Porchetta (Don) We ordered a bottle of white wine for the table (Gavi Di Gavi), which Fern had heard good things about. We were not disappointed as it went well with everything (including the pork) and was enough wine for how we often drink at dinner. We finished off with 2 orders (for sharing) of Warm Chocolate Fondant. Full and happy, we ventured back into the night and to our nice hotel.

I asked our tour guide to recommend the best place in the Dublin area for fresh, well-prepared…read morelobster. He suggested Lobstar. It's quite a taxi ride from the center of town but well worth the trip. I did have to book a couple of weeks in advance to get even a 9:15p.m. Friday night reservation, so plan ahead. Usually, lobster is overcooked, so we get used to it being that way, The lobster at Lobstar was a revelation, cooked just barely enough, so it was moist, tender and flavorful. The sauce underneath was exquisite. The menu listed only "lobster tail." I had to ask that the claws be included, which was at extra cost. No question, it was the best lobster I've ever eaten! The generous side order of green beans (with a little grated cheese and hot sauce) was a nice addition. It's small and unfancy, not a place for a serious conversation. The hard surfaces reflact the lively chatter of closely seated diners. Most of the diners were dressed casually. The waitstaff were attentive and pleasant.

We popped in having parked up in Monkstown with no reservation, but managed to get in early on a…read moreSaturday evening & we chose the bar style window seats looking out so we could people watch whilst eating! We had mussels (lovely fresh & plump) and the tuna poke (really yummy) to start followed by the ray (absolutely lovely) and the sea bream with truffle & Parmesan fries on the side (these were great too). The mains were well presented fresh with nice accompaniments on the plate. Then we pushed the boat out & went for deserts - Eton mess & the chocolate mousse, the latter being an absolute star for us! We washed it all down with a nice rose - their wine menu has quite a good selection to choose from. The staff were nice & welcoming too, so would highly recommend trying this place out. Whilst we were there the place packed out quite quickly, so a reservation may be the safe thing to do.

First things first - amazing service. The staff is so…read morelovely. I would recommend this place based on this alone, but luckily I don't have to, because the food is also wonderful! We ordered a few things, but our favorites were the oysters (tasted so fresh) and the prawns (so many and so delicious). The inside of the restaurant is small, but they do have patio seating on both sides of the entrance. Would I return on my next visit? Yes! And you should visit, too!

Food 8/10 Service 6/10…read moreAmbiance 8/20 Overall 7/10 They had really good oysters, which is what we came for truly enjoyed them. The beverages we received were ok. We got mixed cocktails, but nothing to write home about. The service was made. They seem to be very distracted and into their drama within. Really enjoyed the ambience and the seating we were able to get.