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Klaw

4.4 (179 reviews)
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Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Roy C.

Pro: What a simple yet amazing little place! As I Caribbean native, it's an exercise in humility for me to admit that good seafood can actually happen far away from the West Indies. (Arrogant, right?!?) However, the folks over at Klaw have a good thing going! Probably because I tried their interpretation of a Jamaican Rundown: a stew of various shellfish in a spicy tomato broth. (Wow, the Caribbean dude likes the dish with "Jamaican" in it. #notsurprised) Hear me out, folks... this was a simply fabulous dish! Rich, spicy, enjoyable...these new Irish siblings of mine made my tropical heart happy! Oh, by the way, the Lobster Roll was the best I've had! Sorry, New England, but you know where the recipe came from! And Dublin does it better!!! Con: The dining area at Klaw is pretty small. Eight people can pack the house. Be warned. Bottom Line: This should be a repeat offense for anyone in Dublin! Enjoy!

Crab on Toast
Zeynep K.

At a Glance: A great tiny spot for delicious (albeit pricey) seafood! The Long Version: I wanted to visit this place earlier in the week, but they get filled up pretty fast. I tried again on my last night in Dublin, and the food gods blessed me, thankfully. I came here for a light snack, had 3 delicious oysters from different places, and the Crab on Toast. Everything was great, save for the Crab, which was a touch too watery for me, but refreshing all the same. I'm a sucker for presentation, so thanks Klaw! What I like most about the bar was its atmosphere. It's small and cozy and well decorated, with all its nautical glory. The service was decent, a little slow in taking orders, but the food arrived in a 'we took care putting this together'- time frame. Not too fast, not too slow. It's the perfect place to come alone and get your oyster fix!

Brooke K.

I walked by this place twice before I realized this was the spot. It's teeny, but this was an awesome find! The place has three tables that seat up to 4 and a bar along the wall to eat at, but that's the extent of it. The kitchen is in the same room as the tables. Based on the pictures and reviews I ordered the lobster roll. The roll was served with warm tortilla chips, a piece of melted cheese and a pickle. When the lobster roll arrived I was a bit skeptical because it looked very saucy. Well I'm so happy I ordered this because it was delicious. The bread was warm and the perfect mix of soft, crisp and buttery. The lobster was delicious and so was the sauce it was in. I would definitely come back here. Highly recommended.

Menu on the board
Barry A.

Saw this place as highly recommended. Close to where we were staying and saw it the first night. That night the place was crowded and saw how small it was. Decided to pass this night. The next night we got there right at opening and was able to snag a table inside. Quite cramped but that adds to the atmosphere. The workers were very friendly and helpful. The menu is up on a chalkboard on the wall. Small selection but enough choices for everyone. Went with the oyster happy hour where the price per oyster was 1 euro less than the regular price. It was explained to me which oyster was what. That took a little while but our server was patient. Appreciate that. I also got the clams, cockles and razors. Three types of clams that are cooked. Cooked just right and each had its own unique taste. Even though the place was small and we were all packed like sardines, everyone was happy as a clam....lol (couldn't help myself) Worth a visit if you like shellfish.

Lisa P.

After attending the Guinness Experience, we were curious about trying oysters with Guinness so we did a quick Yelp search for seafood restaurants around Temple Bar and came across Klaw. We walked over from the Guinness Storehouse and were lucky to snag the last 4-top table in the teeny, tiny restaurant. We had actually walked by the storefront the previous day, and didn't even see Klaw. If I'm remembering correctly, there are 3 tables for four and then a counter with about 6 stools. We squished in, and started perusing the chalkboard menu on the wall. Everything looked delicious - and so reasonably priced - so we over ordered (but even so, didn't leave much on our plates!). Our group ordered: 1. A variety of oysters 2. Crab Toast 3. Grilled Gambas 4. Lobster Roll 5. Crab Roll 6. Kale Salad 7. Crab Mac'n Cheese Everything came out fresh and delicious. My favorites were the crab toast (light and fresh) and the grilled gambas (the butter/Old Bay sauce was decadent and delicious). The kale salad was well dressed and the mac'n cheese had lots of crab. The lobser roll had a bit of yuzu in it, which was interesting, but maybe not my favorite. For beverages, they had beer, wine, and Bloody Mary's. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was fun and relaxed! One of our best meals in Ireland - highly recommend!

Lobster roll at Klaw in Dublin
Bruce K.

I'm not sure which of my friends told me about Klaw but I am sure thankful. This was a super awesome terrific delicious dinner for my first night in Dublin. Be prepared that the place isn't much to look at. A couple of high top tables and a counter along one wall. They seat maybe 12 people at a time, tops. The kitchen is completely open to the guests. And the menu is written on a huge chalkboard. I took a great seat at the first table right next to the kitchen, so that gave me a great opportunity to watch my food being prepared and then as other customers came in, watch even more. It's obvious that the three dudes working the kitchen and the table care strongly about the product that they're turning out and the service that they provide. I ordered a lobster roll, which was prepared right to order. The bun was grilled and the lobster/mayo/herb mix was done just about before my eyes. Great to see this! There was also a cup of the seafood chowder, which was presented in a former soup can. This was a little odd, but I got over it as it was fresh and hot and very tasty. The three slices of garlic bread on the side were perfect. It's not cheap, but it's good and it's fresh and what more could you want?

Sea bass
Chantee F.

This is a no frills, all gills kind of place. A large seafood menu is changed daily and many items go quickly, so we didn't get to try the mussels or chowder. After a 30 minute wait around 7-8pm we were seated at the bar style table. There are only about 5 tables here, one practically in the kitchen. There were three types of Bloody Marys to choose from and I had the Caesar style which was spicy with a large prawn. For mains we got the crab nachos which was enough for 3-4 to share or a giant meal for one. Loads of real crab meat! I enjoyed one of the two types of oysters, the other didn't taste as fresh. You can add toppings for extra charges. Other dishes were the spicy crab claws, in a dark cajun sauce that was delicious with bread. Very messy to eat as they were pre-cut. The whole bass was cooked well with flavour. Service was hit or miss. They were busy but slow with drinks. Overall good value for a casual but tasty diner.

Solid selection of fresh oysters
Chris Z.

Stumbled in here for a quick snack after walking (drinking) around Dublin. Luckily there was only two of us, so we were instantly seated outside on the little ledge with bar stools, otherwise every spot was taken. It gave us plenty of a room for drinks and oysters so it was perfect. The oysters were some of the best, and the staff was very helpful with describing the different types of oysters along with recommendations. Cheers.

The lobster roll
Bill H.

My family and I ate here while visiting Dublin in June, 2018. It was relatively late and many restaurants were closed, but the staff at Klaw kindly accommodated us and served us a wonderful meal that lasted past their closing. We had the seafood platter, a lobster roll, and two orders of the nachos with crab meat added. All were yummy, though I think we (surprisingly) enjoyed the nachos the most. We would definitely eat here again if we were in the mood for seafood while in Dublin.

Dublin prawns
Jaki Y.

This place sure is tiny (only has 3 tiny tables and some bar seating, maybe can fit a max of like 15 people?), but it's a must try! Seafood at a really reasonable price My favorite thing we ordered was the lobster roll. The bread was buttery and perfectly toasted, and it was a good amount of lobster. The dublin prawn dish was also excellent, and it came in a yummy garlic pepper sauce with a side of bread to dip with. Wasn't a huge fan of the chowder - it's a lighter, less creamy chowder which isn't my taste. The chowder also came in a a tin can, which looks cute and rustic but I could kind of smell and taste the can... Food took a while to come out since there are literally only 2 people cooking and 2 servers. But shout out to both of the servers - they were the sweetest!

Juliana R.

I think this place is just a bit overrated. There are only handful of seats available here. The food is expensive here. The portion is tiny. I will recommend the soup and mac & cheese. The seafood platter was too expensive for its portion.

Dublin prawns
Kelsey L.

Ended up stumbling upon this place while walking around Temple Bar. It's literally a tiny hole in the wall. Literally 4 tables and about 6 seats along the wall. The seafood here was awesome and totally affordable. To be honest it was so good that we ended up coming back the next night because we weren't in the mood for Irish stew and potatoes. The waitress recognized us so we were a bit embarrassed but it was still worth it. We ended up trying the lobster roll, crab toast, lobster tornado, Dublin prawns, Mac and cheese and oysters over the two nights. Best of those would be lobster tornado, krab toast and the oysters. We ended up getting the krab toast both nights because it was so yummy and full of crab. Amazing hole in the wall and definitely worth a stop (or two) even if you wait a bit.

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SOLE Seafood and Grill - Halibut/ Must order!!

SOLE Seafood and Grill

(66 reviews)

South Inner City

I came to SOLE for oysters and seafood, and it delivered…read more I did the oyster selection and tried all four types available that night, and it was genuinely fun comparing them. I had clear favourites and ended up ordering extra rock oysters after. I tried 4 types of oysters, and I chose the rock oyster for the rest of the meal. The oyster selection is priced at €7.00 for 2 oysters, which makes it dangerously easy to keep adding "just two more rock oysters" . The oyster tempura was also a win, and it's €16.50 for 4 oysters. We shared the 10oz rib eye (€49.50) and it was good, but steak-wise other places win, so I'd personally focus on the seafood here. The atmosphere felt lively and polished without being stiff. It was busy, but the staff were friendly and welcoming. We spent roughly €150 for the oysters and the rib eye, and I'd happily go back for an oyster-led meal.

This was recommended by one of my coworkers and it gets good reviews, so a friend and I decided to…read moregive it a try. We made same-day reservations, and the only thing available was the bar. It did seem a little crowded at the bar, so we asked if there was a table and they were able to accommodate us. It's a nice atmosphere. We started with a great cocktail and they brought over choices of bread. We went with the prefix menu and if you order before six, it is the early bird price, which was a pleasant surprise! I got the seafood chowder and loved that. For dinner I had a steak and fries and that was good, but I probably wouldn't get the steak again. We decided to skip dessert, but also each had a glass of wine. The service was friendly and attentive. I also thought the food presentation was very good. I would go back just for the seafood chowder!

Matt The Thresher

Matt The Thresher

(186 reviews)

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South Inner City

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.

Solid choice in city centre with plenty of good, fresh seafood options…read more The menu is full of good choices, including daily specials. Since the items are fresh, several dishes may be sold out by dinner time. I was disappointed I couldn't try the soup of the day, poached pear and goat cheese salad or the louet feisser or grilled louet feisser. They were sold out, which is a good sign of their popularity and freshness. I started off side baby gem caesar dressing salad. It didn't taste much like caesar dressing. I could've done without it. For my main I had the seafood linguine. The seafood included pawns, mussels and clams. It was good, nice size portion of seafood. My friend had the trout special and he said it was very good and fresh. He also enjoyed the Carlingford and Connemara Oysters The cocktails unfortunately were a miss for us. My Manhattan tasted more like vermouth than whiskey. My friend exchanged the mojito for a cider because it was a bit too syrupy. My other friend did enjoy her whiskey sour. They have an extensive wine list. The service was great. We were seated immediately and one waitress was very friendly, had great energy and provided us with great recommendations. The decor is gorgeous. I especially looked the lights above the bar. The seating is also pretty spacious I would return to try a few different items

Fish Shop - Bathe in this broth. Divine.

Fish Shop

(75 reviews)

Smithfield

Hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had. More importantly, my meal opened a new world of…read morehouse made tartar sauce I never thought possible. I won't tell you what the ingredients list includes because you should try it first yourself but it will blow your mind. That's right. Tartar sauce has the ability to BLOW YOUR MIND. The smoked almonds are delightful and the 0% alc pale ale was a lovely companion to the F&C. My plate had a healthy portion of both fish and chips and I even left some chips behind but one person in my group took to soaking her chips in the amazing malt vinegar provided. I had to go double duty, first splashing chips and fish with vinegar AND then going in hard on the tartar. Why leave chips behind? I ran out of tartar sauce! Finishing up with the lemon posset which I also HIGHLY recommend but don't ignore the sticky toffee pudding. Our group got both desserts and shared which worked out well. Make sure to call ahead for a reservation but needless to say I'll be contacting the FS team as soon as I book my return flight to Dublin

Worth the two year wait! ... Let me explain…read more I was in Dublin two years ago, absolutely siked that there was a posh little chipper spot that could do gluten-free fish & chips. I made a reservation & arrived perfectly on time, just to find out ... I made the reservation for the wrong day. Fish Shop was fully booked out (& it's a small place!) so they could not accommodate me. I had to leave. I actually cried outside on the street. Gluten-free fish & chips is a big deal to me! So in 2026, I made a reservation for myself FAR in advance & made absolute certain that it was the CORRECT day. I did hold my breath just a little bit when I arrived, but I was good to go. The shop is tight - not a lot of room to move around. Unfortunately I was seated right by the door, so every time someone came in or out, I was blasted by cold air. I forgive. I ordered a skin contact Austrian wine & haddock fish & chips (gluten free, of course) & it all came out in a reasonable time. Everything was just spectacular. The fish was crispy, flaky, & perfectly done. The fries were thick & the malt vinegar was strong. The wine was weird & a perfect pairing. I really wish this spot wasn't across the ocean from me. I'll certainly be back every time I'm in the city.

Klaw - seafood - Updated May 2026

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