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    Leo Burdock

    3.8 (273 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed

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    Arielle D.

    Leo Burdock may have opened its doors in 1913, and I get it -- seasonings were scarce, the world was bracing for war in 1914, and flavor wasn't exactly the priority back then. But baby, it's 2025, and we have options now. Please... update the recipe. Maybe I'm not a fish and chips connoisseur, but I am someone who knows good food -- and this was giving B for Basic. The fish was fresh, sure, but the flavor? MIA. Apparently, the classic recipe is just butter, flour, and fish... but for my Caribbean palette, it just wasn't suitable. I need some spice, some depth, something! This felt more like a nod to history than a celebration of flavor. Bottom line: it's a piece of Dublin history, not a culinary destination. Cute to try once, but please don't bring this to a family gathering unless you want side-eyes and silence.

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    Anna S.

    I heard about this place because it's apparently the longest running chipper in Dublin. I knew I needed to try some authentic fish and chips while I was here and while I wasn't blown away, I was glad I tried it. The inside is super small and is takeaway only. The menu is pretty typical with different chipper classics. The food was packed away quickly and with care and was in the 15 euro range. I chose to eat my fish and chips in the courtyard of the Saint Patrick's Cathedral which is just across the street. The breading on the fish was a little thicker than I prefer. It didn't have as much seasoning as I expected and the tartar sauce was really the saving grace in terms of flavor. I think I like my batter on fish to be more light and crispy than the one at Leo's. If you're in the area, give it a try since it's a staple but don't expect anything special.

    Cod & chips with a tartare sauce packet. No lemons, tho :(
    Luisa V.

    Fabulous fish & chips. Freshly fried, crispy coat and juicy meat. Tartare sauce needed to be requested otherwise I'd have missed it. Four stars because no lemons, which for me is a bummer having any when eating fried fish. Busy but friendly staff. Small and clean place mostly for takeout.

    Menu and counter
    Kevin O.

    A takeout spot that is one of the oldest chip shops in Dublin. It's a no frills joint with excellent portions, quality, and reasonable prices. The chips were very good as was the fish. For a true experience, get the curry sauce which is a nice complement to their fish and chips. The battered sausage was also great and a nice compliment to the meal. Overall, a great Dublin food experience even if you have to find a bench to eat it on.

    Cod and chips in their original takeaway state.

    It is worth the walk to the original location at 2 Werburgh Street, Christchurch, D8 to get the stuff that fish and chip dreams are made of. It is takeaway only, which proved more difficult than I thought it would be to consume, but that was the authentic experience I wanted so made do enjoying the best fried fish while walking around Dublin. 100% get it with the salt and vinegar, ask for the the tarter sauce as well.

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    Kirk T.

    Service was good but the food was bland, dry, and overpriced. When you order/pay you're issued a little wooden knife and fork and one small cocktail napkin. The food was delivered to your table and the wait was short. You're expected to clean up after yourself and there's a fast turnover so the tables all need a wipe down. And they don't serve beer. We ate here due to their ads on the building, which were impressive. There's historical value here and the food may have been good once.

    Fish and Chips
    Jim E.

    Best Fish and Chips ever... Wanted some Fish and Chips while we were in Dublin, this location was around the corner from our hotel and we decided to get a snack, large portion enough for two of us and a very reasonable price. Cooked fresh and fast. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Would go back again and again. Highly recommended.

    Classic fish & chips!
    Bijoy S.

    An absolute classic worth the hype! The fish & coops are great! The wine place is that of a great, classic chippy, and that's refreshing in an era of modern, over-fancy chip shops.

    Fish and chips. Nice thick square cut chips.
    Anne W.

    The chips were perfect. I'd go back everyday for these if I could. Perfect thickness. Nicely salted. Excellent with the malt vinegar. The fish is flaky and well cooked. It's noise with a crispy exterior. Could use more salt on the fish itself, but extra malt vinegar could help. No seating at the Christchurch location, so you'll need to find a nearby park or bench to consume.

    Absolutely delicious cod fish'n'chips!
    Pat L.

    Some of the best fish'n'chips I've ever had: fresh fish, very crispy batter, fast, affordable - very pleasant staff. We ate at the benches of a nearby church, as there was no seating. Highly recommend getting salt and vinegar on the fish, it highly benefits from the flavor even if you're not a vinegar lover - it's mild. While the fish was absolutely perfect, the chips weren't to my taste, not fried to a real crispiness, almost like well cooked fresh potatoes but not crispy chips. All that said, I'll definitely be back when I get the craving in Dublin.

    Finally made it for the fish and chips
    Val G.

    I had been trying to get to this place around from my hotel as soon as I passed by here. The fish and chips were very good and the guy working behind the counter is very personable. As far as one of UK's most iconic meals, I gotta say it was good but very similar quality and taste as many others I have had here in Dublin and around the world. Unfortunately they have no seating and we have experienced rain in the last few days so I was able to enjoy it when we took it back to our hotel lobby right around the corner. Surprisingly, the hotel lobby was busy most of the day but we finally got to sit and enjoy the fish and chips. What we did NOT enjoy at all was the sausage and chips. I mean who goes to a "famous" fish & Chips place and orders sausage. Well my daughter did and it was NOT good. The question was whether it was simply NOT great or just OK but the true answer is that it was NOT good. I won't put too much blame on Leo Burdock's for that, people don't come for the sausage but if you're going to put it on the menu, well you should do a bang up job [did you see what I did there :) ].

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    Joy M.

    Great fish is a very traditional Irish setting. Large portion easily fed 2 of us. Loved Dublin. Would return here for a quick lunch if we go back.

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    Always a good meal, smoke cod and chips. Best option in Dublin for a fish and chip by far. 5

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    Amazing huge portions and always fresh. Best staff ever too. Sit and eat your food in Christchurch cathedral garden. Heaven :) A+

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    very tasty fish and chips. Carry ou only butt , BUT CLOSE toStPATRICKS park where you can eat in a rexxxlaxingl

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    A short stroll to either St Pats or Christchurch Cathedral and you can sit on a bench and partake in perfection.

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    Bunsen - Double burger

    Bunsen

    4.6(81 reviews)
    0.7 kmSouth Inner City
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    When traveling we always try to eat the local cuisine. Ireland is known for its grass fed high…read morequality beef among other things. During our research before we left we saw a video talking about Bunsen. Just seeing the high quality of the ingredients made it one of our must try stops in Dublin. As we do when traveling, we start and end the day eating throughout the day. We popped into Bunsen to finally try the legendary burger around 4:30 pm. Because we were there at such an odd hour, we were the only people there. When you visit Ireland, the pub culture is real and most pubs start to get quite busy around 5:30 pm. Since Bunsen isn't a pub and wasn't located in a particularly touristy area , it didn't surprise me they were empty at that time of day. What stuck out the most at first was the super friendly service right from the door. We were sat at a small banquet of tables against the wall and checked out the menu from QR code link on the table. We were there for their original burger so that is what we ordered. No sides and water to drink. I couldn't be filling up too much yet. It was pretty early after all and we had a lot of places to stop yet. The menu isn't huge. They focus on doing one thing well and keep it at that. I like a restaurant that doesn't try to be everything. Our burger came out within 10 min and it was juicy, hot and fresh. Presented beautifully wrapped. We shared this one burger because, we knew we had lots of food to eat later. Immediately after eating the last bite I wanted to order another. It was really that good. Such perfection! This will be the burger I compare all others in Ireland to.

    Asked for no onions and they forgot my drink and gave me a burger with nothing on it other than…read moreonions and no response for a week now

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    Camden Rotisserie - Southern fried chicken burger, very nice

    Camden Rotisserie

    3.9(58 reviews)
    1.1 kmHarcourt
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    Was wandering on the street after a stressful Monday and bumped into this American Southern style…read morechicken and beer place. Casual decor, open kitchen and beer fridge, lighting was on the dim side. Had a Pitburger pilsner beer. Although a bottle beer, it was very crisp, malty, clean, and a bit sweet, very suitable summer drink. Also had a Southern fried chicken burger. Chicken was fried very nicely, the crust was crispy but not overly hard, inside was juicy and piping hot fiber, nicely seasoned with a bit of spices, went very well wtih the fresh veggies and sauce in the burger. The buns were soft and warm, though I might want it toasted a bit more. Also the price might be slightly on the high side (€11.95) for a standard size burger. Nonetheless, taste matters the most.

    Had tried to come here for lunch but was a little too early, they open at noon weekdays. Ended up…read morecoming back for dinner. The restaurant is quite small and there are long tables that they seat parties together at. We had to squeeze in the middle which was fine just a bit hot and cramped. The chicken was well seasoned on the burgers but the bun was wayyy too much bread, could use a different bun we think. They do offer everything in a bowl which is nice so would probably do that rather. The onion rings were also super good. Guessing the man working the room was the owner as he seemed invested and seemed to know some of the customers. All in all good food and we'd give it another go.

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    The Counter - Party of 14, easily accommodated. Everyone happy. Delicious array or burgers with unlimited combinations. Highly recommended

    The Counter

    3.8(117 reviews)
    0.7 kmSouth Inner City
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    Heaven help me for patronizing an American chain eatery (even a relatively good one) while…read morevacationing abroad, but the reality of travelling with a large group is that sometimes you have to play the middle of the road. With vegetarians and other conservative eaters in our party, we found this place a godsend for a midafternoon pre-Trinity-College-sightseeing meal. Actually, it's pretty good on its own merits. I've eaten at other Counters and I like the setup...but there are too many choices! Patty, bun, cheese, toppings, and sauce. So many options! But if you enjoy culinary creativity and/or control, you will not go wrong here. The sides are good too, except that they were out of fried pickles. Sad face. We enjoyed regular fries, sweet potato fries, and grilled vegetables. Everyone enjoyed their burgers, so the meal was a success. Ironically, The Counter has table service, so it's not quite as quick as you might hope. But their sodas are from a fountain (yay, American style) so you can get refills. Plus, a bonus--their soundtrack of classic rock and respectable 80s and 90s tunes inspired at least four individuals in our multigenerational group to sing at various times. Clearly, they are all about variety.

    You know what? Kudos for having a delicious veggie patty. It was good. The guac cost me an extra…read more€0.50 and it was very so-so. Giant bottle of Staropramen for a good price rounded out the positives attributes of my meal. Hubs' sweet potato fries were the 2nd best I've ever had (after the defunct 501 Club in Minneapolis). Unfortunately the rest of the meal was overrun with immense amounts of oil. My burger bun arrived. It was the color yellow and the consistency of a soggy sponge. That means somebody dipped it in Golden-Flo cooking oil before crisping it back up. Yes, it tastes delightful...the same way deep-fried Twinkies taste delightful. The guilt of eating it manages to cancel out the enjoyment. Also ruined by oil were the onion STRINGS. Confession: I thought they were onion rings. With just an 'R'. I was duped and disappointed when the STRings arrived looking all skinny and limp. Sure, they were promisingly covered in tasty batter...but as soon as I grabbed the first one, the underneath strings crunched the pile, which subsequently disintegrated into an oily pile of fried dough and stringy onion film on the plate. Not cool. The oil-to-food ratio ended up leaving me with hours of tummy feelings the equivalent to a brick buried in a pit thrown into a black hole. Had to take a dinner coma nap on the couch when I got home. Oh and I am from California so I am allowed to say this: For a California-based and California-themed restaurant, it feels nothing like California. This place feels vapid and sterile and I would never call California sterile. Vapid, maybe. Not sterile.

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    Bunsen - Cheeseburger and shoestring chips.

    Bunsen

    4.3(4 reviews)
    2.5 kmRanelagh

    Our first night in Dublin and we wanted something quick and familiar. Bunsen didn't disappoint…read more Simple menu great burgers!! Shoestring chips were our preference. We came in right before they got slammed and still received great service! Relaxed atmosphere and good for families. Highly recommend.

    Briefest menu I ever saw. It is literally printed on a business card. Basically, burger - single or…read moredouble - or cheeseburger with handcut, shoestring or sweet potato fries and, um, that's it. Served in true fast food joint style, fries on paper plates and tightly wrapped bundle containing the burger. Washing up overhead nil. We both had cheeseburgers with handcut fries after agonising for literally seconds over our choice. Service was brisk and meals appeared within a few minutes. I have a 'thing' about burgers. I like my steaks medium rare but I always insist on a well-done burger for hygiene reasons which, in fairness, this was. My companion had ordered hers medium but it looked very much on the rare side to both of us but she was happy enough. Frankly, I thought it was all pretty meh. Nothing memorable or good enough to drag me back. The burger bun did maintain structural integrity throughout the process which was a plus but the whole thing was decidedly only ok. It was cheap, however, so there's that. Apparently, they have long waits at busy times. No idea why and I'd be furious if I had had to wait in line for a mediocre burger.

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