Matt The Thresher

best place to go to if you are traveling and want to really get that irish food and atmosphere then…read morethis is the place and let me say walter my waiter/ also the manger of the place is the best waiter/ manager 10/10 would recommend going if first time in ireland would come back (for walter of course)

Hard to find as we passed it & realized it's upstairs! Small single room w/ a standard collection…read moreof wall art / signs. Asked to be re-sat & they were happy to let us choose. We asked about the soup flavor & they offered a taste and brought out a huge sample boat. Super cool. I got the cottage pie lunch portion, which is more than I could barely eat. It came with a boat of the sauce /and gravy and meat. Wife got the fish and chips... The fillet was longer than the plate and it came with a mountain of fries, both delicious. Daughter got the creamy vegetable soup and chips. She loved it but couldn't even finish half. All the portions were very generous, nobody finished their meal, too bad we couldn't have taken it back to our hotel. Server was great & funny. Love this place.

The scene!!!

Lamb Shank

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Fish Chips

Klaw

4.4(179 reviews)

Yelp review the best seafood, doesn't disappoint me. This place is in temple bar area just very…read moresmall place only have 4 tables and a bar along the way can sit 6. You will need to come at the right time to get seats or you just have to wait. Bigger than 4 people group will not be able to sit together. They have a really good selection of oysters and do come between 5-6pm to enjoy 1€ off all oysters happy hour. I'm not an oyster fan, but I tried their torched oyster, they taste amazing. The oysters were displayed on a bed of seaweed. And they brought to your table and explain to you all the ingredients then torch in front of you. I love all the combinations to max the flavor. I wanted to try the Dublin shrimp but unfortunately they ran out, I was told usually ran out at lunch. So I ordered crab on toast, really big size crab meat with cucumber on a yellow crab paste. Seafood linguine was do yummy. It came with a lot of local baby mussels and some shrimps. Cooked in wine and garlic sauce.

We stepped in for a quick round of oysters before dinner on Sunday, around 5:30pm, no wait. The…read morespace is small, maybe 10-15 seats, but it's got personality! And a wall of paper towels that customers from all around the world have written messages on -- love that. We got the oyster sampler, which is a perfect pre-dinner snack size for two. It comes with four different kinds of oysters, two each, eight total. The waitress explained the taste profiles of each type: one was salty, one was mineral-y, another creamy. I thought the creamy oysters took the cake. Pro tip: come during Happy Hour and get a euro off each oyster!

Oyster sampler

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Wall of Fame

Klaw The Seafood Café

4.2(62 reviews)

First time in Dublin trying seafood, so did not know what to expect but this place was a good start…read moreand not a tourist trap. They have a small inside eatery with a long white bartop with bags of shallots and plants hovering above the patrons. Optional seating available on the two front patios with classy white table cloths and silverware. The oysters were removed locally from the Dublin coastal areas and plated fresh. We ate the oysters topped with tiny shallots and red vinegarette. Cut the oysters loose and slurped it right out from the shell - the flavors mixed with the oyster was superb.

Happened upon this seafood restaurant on a food tour and was greeted by a hostess as we walked up…read more We were able to taste the delicious local oysters topped with a vinaigrette dressing. They had many specials printed nicely on the boards outside and the atmosphere was inviting. I actually wanted seconds and hopefully will return to try the other tempting dishes listed on the menu.

Fresh Baked Bread with Garlic Flavoring

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Hand Cut Fries

FishShack Cafe

4.3(50 reviews)

1.3 km•Temple Bar

Was excited to find and try this place! Wasn't until we tried to find it and couldn't that we…read morefigured out it has closed permanently. Disappointing!

Excellent fish and chips (and WOW the chips!)…read more The fish has a super light coating of batter and is ever so lightly fried. The chips also are just delicious. Exploding with flavor. I got to the bottom of the bowl and shed a small tear that they were gone so quickly! Great food and nice service. Highly recommended.

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SOLE Seafood and Grill

4.2(68 reviews)

0.9 km•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.

SOLE Seafood & Grill offered a pleasant atmosphere and a generally enjoyable dining experience,…read morethough the food itself was a bit mixed for us. I ordered the sea bass, which was cooked beautifully with delicate flavor and a nice presentation, but the portion was surprisingly small considering the price point. Unfortunately, the mushroom risotto was the opposite experience; it had an overpowering pungent flavor that neither of us enjoyed. One of the highlights of the evening was the bar experience. My partner thoroughly enjoyed his cocktail, and sitting at the bar allowed us to watch the bartenders work while also enjoying small conversations with the staff, which added a warm and welcoming touch to the night. I opted for a glass of port along with still water and appreciated the relaxed pacing of the service. The restaurant was completely full during dinner hours, so I would strongly recommend making a reservation in advance or choosing bar seating as we did. The overall atmosphere was elegant yet calm, with soft music playing in the background and courteous waitstaff throughout the evening. The only downside to the seating at the bar was that the stools became uncomfortable after a while. Overall, I would recommend SOLE to friends who enjoy European-style dining experiences with milder flavors, quality seafood, and a refined ambiance. Just be prepared for smaller portions and moderately high prices.

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Perfect martini

Catch-22

4.3(13 reviews)

0.9 km•South Inner City

Is the place a serious seafood restaurant in a bar? Or did someone put up a great bar in a seafood…read moreplace? Not sure who came first but the food and drinks will have you wanting to come back. For some hints: the crab claws are worth ordering a plate per person so you don't have to keep count if you ate everyone else's. Trust me here. You will end the sharing is caring after the first bite. The menu keeps the local seafood front and center. This is fresh caught and the taste proves it. Likely the best fish sandwich I have ever had. Mussels were plentiful. Prawn were fresh and not over done. Even the chips were better than most. The place has a cocktail list and of course a full bar of taps for the pints. Legit food. Great bar. With the visit whether it's a first time or first of many.

Delicious fish and great cocktails! The outdoor seating is super cute and the indoor bar has some…read moregreat atmosphere. We got the smoked haddock salad and the sea bass entree and were blown away by how tasty both were. We also got complimentary chips for the table. The spring spritz cocktail was super refreshing, I would get it again!

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The Boxty House

4.3(1.3k reviews)

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Sometimes it's the food. Sometimes the setting. Today, it was Mike, our server, who made this a…read morefive star experience. He's worked there more than 20 years and had us thoroughly entranced with his personality and charms. Oh yes, there was food: a vegetarian boxtie and a corned beef boxtie. These were more like stews than a classic boxtie. We polished the plates off and finished with dessert. The toffee pudding was perfect; surprisingly the housemade ice cream sandwich had almost no flavor and was disappointing. The order of three Irish breads was a good appetizer and helped us understand the different styles in the country. The ambiance here is not classic Irish pub, which was good for dinner. !:)

Very cute restaurant that stopped by during our food tour to have a lunch…read more Beer was delicious and I definitely recommend this place for lunch if you are nearby to try the different stews. My favorite of the stew samples was coddle. The bread and butter were also delicious although every place had amazing bread. we didn't really get to interact with the server, but the bartender did give us a good intro to the beers that are available that day

Bar area & kitchen

Sticky toffee pudding

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Strawberry Nohito

Darkey Kellys

4.6(322 reviews)

1.4 km•Wood Quay

We drifted in here about 5 pm and the place was hopping. Live music and a short wait for a table…read more Great, loud pub ambiance. We ate an early dinner, including lamb shank and beef stew. Both were good and exactly what you think of for Irish comfort food. Friendly, efficient staff. It's a tourist spot, but a fun one. Btw: the name is not racial. The original owner was Dorcas Kelley, nickname Darkie.

I'll start with the good: loved the vibes and look and feel and the fact that they do different…read morestyles of live music every night means I just might be back. The staff are also very nice and despite how busy it is, service was quick. Neutral: this place was smaller than I was expecting and could be cramped if you're trying to eat as well as drink Bad: the food left something to be desired. I tested bangers and mash and barely made it through one sausage as they seemed mushy and the texture through me off. Would return but not to eat

Easter lamb special with mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, broccoli, asparagus and Yorkshire puddings. Gram for scale.

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Fish Shop

4.6(75 reviews)

2.3 km•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.