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I highly recommend this food stand! The best meal I've had this trip…read more It is Just a little narrow stand, no tables no ability to eat inside very narrow little restaurant for takeout only. Having said that the food is out of this world the best fish and chips I've ever had in my life. Strongly recommend just be willing to rough it a bit. I bought my order went two blocks and sat on the steps of City Hall and ate it while people watching in the early evening.

Yum! Perhaps that wasn't strong enough praise?Delicious! This is probably the best fish n chips…read morewe've had. The kids got chicken strips/tenders and chips (fries). Also, the onion rings are so light and tasty. All gluten free items are made in a dedicated GF fryer and they have dedicated GF vinegar. The only lunch/dinner things that aren't GF: burgers and beer. Definitely worth going!

1.0 km•Clanbrassil Street

Traditional fish n chips

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Onion rings

Leo Burdock

3.8(277 reviews)

Perfect pick up and go meal! Cooked to perfection and great flavor!…read more Everyone we asked in Dublin recommended this place. We followed the advice and took ours across the way and sat and ate outside of Christ Church. It was delicious and filling!

The fish and chips are good - and the portions are HUGE! The chicken tenders and chips are…read moremediocre. I was hoping the tenders would be battered in the same way the fish is. Why wouldn't it be?! Nope. It's your basic tenders you get anywhere. They're fine. Not bad. But not what I was expecting. Service was quick and efficient.

Chips. And fish.

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Darkey Kellys

4.6(339 reviews)

1.1 km•Wood Quay

I was in Dublin for a couple of nights after a wonderful cruise around Scotland. While on a walking…read moretour, the tour guide recommended this place. Two friends joined me later for dinner. The place was packed. We enjoyed our dinner (I had the Beef & Guinness Stew along with a glass of red wine) while listening to live music. The only downside for us is that the waiter wouldn't give separate checks.

Despite the mixed reviews I wanted to have one last fish and chips before we left Ireland and…read moreDarkeys delivered! I had not planned far enough ahead to get reservations at the Fish Shop so was lowering my expectations for lunch. Service was great, atmosphere was dark and definitely sports pub like. Not too noisy for lunch and a cute Irish family sat next to us. - fish and chips - 5/5 I thought these were excellent- almost like a tempura crust to the fish and the chips were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Mushy peas were not my favorite flavor so skipped those after a taste. Tartar sauce was solid. - seafood chowder - 3/5 my partner had this and it was more like two dozen (!) mussels in broth, not a chowder at all. He still enjoyed it but to be clear it wasn't a seafood chowder as there were only mussels and a broth

Interior

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

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The Old Mill Restaurant

4.5(302 reviews)

1.5 km•Temple Bar

When I think of beef stew, I think of my mom's homemade version. So one of the things I was most…read morelooking forward to in Ireland was trying authentic Irish stew. Our first meal in Dublin was at The Old Mill Restaurant, right in the heart of Temple Bar. It's been serving traditional Irish fare since the 1980s and has become a favorite stop for both locals and visitors looking for classic comfort food. After about a 20-minute wait, we were seated in the warm, inviting dining room. Susan ordered the mussels, one of her favorites, while I went with the Traditional Irish Stew and my daughter chose the Braised Beef & Guinness Stew. Both were exactly what we hoped for: hearty, flavorful, and perfect after a day of sightseeing. I finally understood why the Guinness stew had such a rich, dark color, and I have to admit, I came home a big fan of Irish stew. We finished with the Homemade Bread & Butter Pudding topped with fresh cream and custard, a comforting dessert that was the perfect ending to the meal. Service, atmosphere, value, and food were all five out of five. We also enjoyed chatting with the floor manager, whose pride in the restaurant and his team was obvious. That kind of hospitality made a great meal even more memorable.

I wanted to love this place, but it missed in several areas. We had reservations and they were…read moretaking walk-ins. They told us our table was ready at the same time they were seating a walk-in. Our table was next to the window with decent space between tables, I saw the walk-in complain that where he was getting sat was in the middle of the restaurant with no space between the next table. He ended up just taking our table even with the waitress saying it wasn't his. They just shrugged and told us to sit in the middle. The mussels were good, and they had gluten free bread, but there were limited gluten free options, even the Shepards pie wasn't gluten free. I was hoping a mash potato topping would be available, but only the Irish stew. This had lamb, but also chicken, so you had to hunt down the lamb. The beef stew was good, but the overall experience and being squeezed in shoulder to shoulder made me feel like I stumbled into a tourist trap. I wouldn't recommend.

Small dining area

Lamb Shank

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The scene!!!

The Boxty House

4.3(1.3k reviews)

1.5 km•Temple Bar

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We had such a great experience at Boxty House! The food was absolutely delicious, and the boxty…read morefries were a standout--crispy, flavorful, and definitely one of our favorite things we ordered. Everything we had was so good and made for a really memorable meal. The service was exceptional as well. Our server was so friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and really made the experience even better. If you're visiting Dublin and looking for delicious, traditional Irish food in a fun and welcoming atmosphere, I definitely recommend Boxty House!

Had a solid dinner experience at the Boxty House tonight; in and out in an hour and we didn't feel…read morerushed. It was not too loud in our seats by the window where we could watch the action in Temple Bar. Boxty - think of a potato version of a crepe (a little thicker) - Gaelic boxty - 4/5 solid offering with a generous portion of steak on top of the boxty and with mushrooms and mushroom sauce - Chicken boxty - 4/5 chicken breast wrapped in boxty with a roasted red pepper on top and slice of chorizo (I didn't care much for the chorizo but my partner happily ate it) with tasty sauce with cooked chopped onions - concannon - 4/5 basically mashed potatoes on top of a little bit of cooked kale (said cabbage too but I didn't see it) - green beans with lemon and goat cheese - 4/5, tangy lemon forward I know people say this is touristy and that is likely since it is in Temple Bar and I don't see why that's a problem! Definitely worth trying when you're in the area.

Bar area & kitchen

Sticky toffee pudding

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Strawberry Nohito

Sheehans

4.6(189 reviews)

1.1 km•South Inner City

Stopped here for a light meal and drink before closing. The downstairs bar area was busy so we…read moreheaded upstairs where it was much more quiet. The staff members were wonderfully. We were waited on by servers as well as the lovely bartender, Bella. Great service all around! I ordered the seafood chowder and I will be dreaming about this meal for a long time. It was loaded with fresh fish and so perfectly seasoned. The portion size was excellent - I wish more places offered smaller portions like this. The drinks were wonderful and made with care. Bella came by to chat with us before we left and it was obvious she loves her job. This is a lovely pub to enjoy while visiting Dublin!

Pros: - Cocktails -…read moreCole slaw - Potato soup Cons: - Corned beef dry - Onion rings greasy and didn't taste like beer - Bread pudding fake chemical vanilla flavoring

Afternoon at the pub

Beef pie

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Nice seating area inside

Jaf Fish And Chips

4.3(4 reviews)

1.6 km•North Inner City

Jaf fish and chips is a no frills no fuss fish and chips shop in Dublin. You can eat in or take…read moreout. Order at the counter and the food is served in a cardboard box. Cod and chips is good, but my guess is that the cod is delivered frozen rather than fresh (just because it clumps rather than flakes); but overall still enjoyed it. Fish was cooked to order which I also liked.

Had a quick late night meal of fish and chips here. Portion size was generous for the price,…read moreespecially considering that in pubs and restaurants you get visibly smaller portion for even higher price. Fries were alright, though some was slightly overdone and burnt to a crisp. Fish was freshly fried and tasted good with flaky and warm texture, and the batter pastry was thin so no they did not shortchange, but could use a bit more salt.

Cod and chips.

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FishShack Cafe

4.3(50 reviews)

1.2 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!

Wow. Wow. Wow. Balanced, nuanced, fresh, and playful. Tight, on point menu with each selection…read moreoffering a different angle on all things pescetarian. From fresh lobster harvested by the owner from Northern Ireland, to the steamed mussels, or seafood chowder, you're in for a real treat. We ordered the platter for two at a reasonable €19, and a bowl of heaven (chowder) at €7.50. Everything was prepared and presented to perfection. Their only competitor I've found in my travels is 167 Raw in Charleston, SC, USA. So, I think they're safe. In the mood for casual seafood offered without pretense nor apology? Give this place a whirl. Go here.

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P Mac's

4.3(189 reviews)

1.0 km•South Inner City

Had a beer on the rooftop - super pricey and yes it's on temple bar but still 11.75 euro for a pint…read more- robbery but when in Dublin....didnt try the food.. Keep drinking!

This is a very popular place so expect crowds. You can seat yourself but we had the good fortune…read moreto score one of the enclosed booths which was really fun. There is a bigger room towards the back as well as seating in the area where you walk in and some seating outside. The fish and chips were pretty good and very filling. The food was very hot so was better to wait a bit and take a taste carefully. Service was good and it was a fun experience

Inside

Jerk spiced wings

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Leo Burdock

2.7(94 reviews)

1.4 km•Temple Bar

I came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. It's the oldest fish and chips shop in Dublin. I…read moreordered the classic cod and chips. The fish was large and affordable. The fish was flaky and tasted fresh. However, the chips were pretty greasy and not crispy at all. The chips were undercooked and pale. The staff were very nice though. I probably would not come back, there's better fish and chips places in Dublin.

Everyone says that you MUST try the fish and chips while in Ireland. Our tour guide said that this…read morewas the place to go while we were in the area, so my travel partner and I checked it out. The service was impeccable-friendly, welcoming and even entertaining. The man who took our orders and then delivered it to the table did so with a jovial little dance-I love seeing people enjoy their jobs. The fish was just ok-I was hoping for a little more flavor, but it was kind of bland. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be and I'm just used to a little more spices? Either way, I'd still return just for the pleasant experience.

Small seating area (filled up very quickly upon opening)

Fish and chips

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