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Pearl Brasserie

4.5 (77 reviews)
PriceyBrasseries, French, Seafood
Open • 5:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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Rebecca H.

This restaurant was recommended by my brother who was in Dublin last year. I loved the adorable alcoves and private seating areas. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. I'm going back again. Twice in 3 days!

Venison
Lloyd M.

Very nice experience. Excellent service, attentive, quick professional but not overbearing. Had the Christmas menu, started with tuna tartare. Excellent as the accompaniments gave it a layered taste. Had the venison as a main, perfect, not at all gamey. Finished with a good cheese plate, three very different cheeses and a sublime truffle honey to have with the goat cheese. Very nice meal.

Erin R.

Pearl was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. Top 3, easily! As soon as I walked in, the host anticipated my name, which was a nice touch, as I had booked a reservation for 1. I opted for the surprise tasting menu and wine pairing. The duck soup was my absolute favorite thing I tried, but everything was phenomenal, with surprising delightful flavors. The courses were well timed - even though I had a late reservation and was the last patron in the restaurant, I never felt rushed by the staff. My server and the manager explained in detail the components of the dishes and how they were prepared. I want to return to Dublin just to come here again!

Espresso with white chocolate truffle, pâté de fruit, and marzipan served on a tray of chocolate pearls
Eric H.

Go for the early bird. This place is very popular, gets crowded and noisy. The food is spectacular. The gazpacho shooter was just the right spiciness to titillate my palace. I was less fond of the amuse bouche, would have preferred a little more crunch. The bed of sprouts for the prawn appetizer was a dash too spicy for my taste but the dish is a great combination of umami, sweet (mango sauce), salty and spicy. The turbot entrée is superior, the fish cooked to perfection, both tender and moist, the sauce has just the right amount of piquant. The watermelon sorbet palate cleanser was sprinkled with speckles of freeze-dried raspberries that were just delightful. The Chablis was light and mild, a great pairing. I appreciated the range of desert wines to pair my crème brûlée served in a whimsical miniature gratin dish. And espresso is served in a dramatic presentation. Wait staff was caring and personable with me and with other - repeat customers. They are able to sustain a conversation. Nora is from Boston, Christophe is from Clermont Ferrand, keen observer. He has a long career ahead of him. Méline is very attentive to client needs. French, English, German, you can mix them to your heart's content. Cheers!

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Bruce K.

Once again, Yelp delivers. We needed another fancy night for our team dinner and Pearl Brasserie fit the bill. They were able to take a reservation for a party of 8 with barely three hours notice! and better, they found an alcove room where we could be our usual loud selves. A couple of us arrived early and sat at the bar. Only Heineken on tap but the red/white wine drinkers were still happy with their own decisions. While we looked over the menu, they brought out samples of their Mushroom Soup in small "espresso-sized" cups. Very hot, but yummy with a creme fraiche drizzle on top. Starters were across the menu, with the Crab Ravioli and a few of us bumped up the bill by going with the Pata Negra Ham (we'd seen it on display in the bar area). OMG, it was amazingly delicious, served with a great cheese and the restaurant's cherry jam. I could have eaten two of them. Delish beyond words. For the mains, the "Aged Irish Beef" Fillet was ordered by four of us. Mine was a perfect rare that was melt-in-the-mouth tender. The Roast Venison Loin was presented beautifully and went down a treat. We had a few plates of veggies for the table - the green beans and the spring peas were nicely al dente, but the carrots were a bit on the mushy side. No desserts, though they looked really good. The coffee was excellent, though they only had brown and white sugar cubes - the one of us on a low carb diet was disappointed to have to use the little red doo-dad. Note - I am pretty sure the place is not wheelchair accessible. :-(

How can I resist a place with same name as my wife!
Steve K.

Pearl Brasserie is a Dublin fine dining experience--French cuisine prepared with Irish ingredients and artfully presented. Emphasis on fish and poultry. Choice of several private coves contribute to the intimate ambiance. Also ideal for business. Our private dining area accommodated 8 people including a vegetarian. From the à la carte menu, enjoyed an appetizer of MARINATED TUNA with apple wasabi sorbet, and an entrée of perfectly cooked COD over a bed of fennel and corn. Several other diners also enjoyed the duck, perfectly cooked. See pics. Price per person with appetizer, entrée, wine and dessert (or after dinner drink) was about 100€ including Value Added Tax and Service Charge. We were not rushed. Service was attentive. An early bird value menu also available before 6:45 pm Tiny Gripe: As a recent fan of Irish whiskey, disappointed that Pearl Brasserie did not have Green or Yellow Spot Irish Whiskey. Chose Black Bush instead. Only a 5 mins walk from St Stephen's Green. Closest alternative, comparable in food quality and service, is One Pico...also nearby.

Pan Fried Duck Foie Gras 12/10 taste!
Mindaugas S.

This restaurant is great and experience may vary each time. Since there's so much good written to already, I'm going to focus more on the things that we didn't like. Sorry for this, Pearl. It's Late August bit nippy outside. We walk in to our reserved cave type romantic private room for two. My wife has this sexy short dress on with bare shoulders and arms. She is shivering straight away. I'm in a suit and also feel the cold. So we asked to be sat in the main are which was warmer (normal room temperature). They were kind to let us resit at the separated table by the aquarium (very cool table, recommend over the cave). Food was hit or miss. Squab pigeon was debatable. I loved it, but my wife had to spit it out. But she would be fussy on food in general. Then there was a fish dish that was bland and actually had bad taste for both of us. Fish also came in a bowl, which was bit weird to eat from for a main course dish. Cocktail margarita was very watery. I had a sip from a straw and it felt 60% water. Everything else was great. Amazing service, super pleasant staff. Very attentive. If you're not sure about some choices wether it's food or drink, they'll advice you on the spot and give you recommendations. Pan fried duck foie gras was incredibly delicious. 12/10. Got to try it for the starters. While making a booking over the phone I had mentioned that it's a wedding anniversary, so after main course we had full bellies and didn't have place for the deserts we asked for a bill, they also brought us a tonk bean créme brulée with the writing on the plate. Was lovely. Gigas oysters were a first time for me and I was shocked with their taste. It was served with the vinegar and lemon. And get this, those uncooked oysters taste exactly like herring (also uncooked) prepared with the vinegar. If ever want to know how expensive oysters taste, get yourself a herring and put it into the vinegar for some time. I will try out other fine dining restaurants (like One Pico) in Dublin before coming back here. It's hard to imagine that a restaurant of this class can offer food or beverage that is not tasteful (which can be argued from person to person, TBH).

The cheese board for dessert, can't recommend it enough
Laura G.

This place really amazed me. I had never heard of it before being told we had a table booked for a family celebration. I know I have walked past it many times but never knew it was there. It's so unique, they've been really creative with the space they have and they've made it work so well. To say the staff were tentative doesn't do them justice. You could want for nothing, they were always around without being too much. Any questions you had were never too much, even just recommendations etc (I have never seen a wine menu like theirs..) The food was out of this world, at an initial glance of the menu I wasn't too sure but after reading it properly I was pleasantly surprised. Especially to see all the different tastes and foods they were combining together. All in all it was a really lovely experience and I look forward to returning.

The foie gras was nice and the squab was delicious. Service was good.

Maire B.

A lot of French restaurants in Dublin fall prey to the idea that the price and snootiness of the menu mean that the quality of the food takes a backseat. Pearl Brasserie manages to avoid this. The food in this restaurant has a solid foundation of quality ingredients and cooking. The menu is mostly French inspired with a generous portion of fish, but there are staples like Beef and chicken for the less adventurous. One of the most impressive things about the Pearl is the way they cater for vegetarians, rather than being left with just one option they are handed a special vegetarian menu, which allows for a more inclusive and special dining experience. The restaurant itself is downstairs with entrances on Baggot St and on Merrion Street upper. Despite its basement location the space has a cosy, comfortable atmosphere.

Tempura Asparagus....yummm
Sam S.

I really like this place. Not sure it deserves a Michelin star but for food and prices this places gets 5 stars from me. Oysters were so fresh and my quail special (in a pastry with foie gras), champ and jus was just divine. The melting chocolate ball with caramel was also excellent. And last but not least the coffee was excellent (a rarity in good restaurants for some reason). Best part of the night was the bill (very reasonable) for an awarded restaurant. I would come back here anytime for a meal.

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Bloom Brasserie - Mushroom Risotto

Bloom Brasserie

4.4(56 reviews)
0.8 km•Baggot Street
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The dishes here were delicious! And the best part - it was a block away from our hotel and outside…read moreof the crazy touristy zone. The setting was very romantic with dimmed lighting. We shared the lamb rack, where the meat was very tender. The portion was great for sharing between two, as we also had some cabbage and chorizo as sides. The bread and butter were fresh, but nothing special. Overall, the service was attentive, and we enjoyed our meal very much.

We read through many reviews to find just the right place to have dinner our last night in Dublin,…read moreand Bloom Brasserie turned out to be the perfect choice. As James Joyce fans we loved the name as well. An atmospheric space with stone walls, dimly lit with real candles, Bloom is beautiful without being pretentious. Warm welcoming service by Paraic and Breege throughout the evening. First we sampled their homemade brown bread, absolutely divine. We both started with foie gras and toast which was smooth, creamy and utterly yum. My local duck breast with spinach and potato main was very flavorful and a generous portion. Partner's mushroom risotto was a bit cheesier than he generally prefers but he said it was still very good. We were too full for dessert but were comped shots of Bailey's Irish Cream, a perfect ending. Paraic even called a taxi for us afterward, such a lovely gesture. We'll definitely return to Bloom Brasserie next time we're in Dublin, and recommend them highly.

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Bloom Brasserie - Irish Duck Breast w/Cherry Sauce & Veggies yum!

Irish Duck Breast w/Cherry Sauce & Veggies yum!

Bloom Brasserie - Dinner - Atmospheric Cellar w/Stone Walls

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FIRE Steakhouse & Bar - Side salad

FIRE Steakhouse & Bar

3.5(129 reviews)
0.4 km•South Inner City
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We walked by FIRE several times and were intrigued, particularly when we saw a group of men going…read morein giddy at the prospect of steak and whisky. We looked on another service for restaurant reviews and found it had a relatively low rating. Our taxi driver recommended FIRE highly so we gave it a try. Service was impeccable and the ambiance in the large dining room was very comfortable. Despite being a large space it wasn't too noisy. We enjoyed a cocktail then oysters on the half shell, onion soup to start. For the main meal we opted for a shared plate. Bone in ribeye, or boeuf entrecôte, accompanied by a Caesar salad and boiled potatoes was cooked perfectly wand was just the right choice for us. A Bordeaux blend rounded out and completed the meal. Don't always believe the online ratings but do listen to the taxi drivers.

I would NOT recommend Fire Steakhouse. Just. Not. Good…read more First off, we politely asked for some ice for our water but over time needed to ask three different people before some arrived. And it was a very early seating...almost empty! This is a steak house. The sirloin was just...okay. Barely. And although cooked correctly had a questionable smell to it. It looked kind of sad, and although some fat expected, it had a big hunk of gristle as well. The veggie option was sub-par...a very bland cauliflower steak. No flavor. It came attractively with a pile of onion curls atop, but unfortunately they had a fridge taste to them. The dessert was nothing special...in a town loaded with bakeries! On the plus side, the room was quite attractive as was the Mansion House facade upon entering. The staff was very solicitous and polite, except for that ice issue. We had had over a week of Dublin meals and Fire was the only one disappointing to such an extent. And especially so because this fantastic city had so many places to choose from. Was the chef sick? Was it because it was a Monday? By chance we ate at Sole, its sister restaurant the following night, and it was a world of difference. Better in every way. Try that one.

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FIRE Steakhouse & Bar - Dry aged steak locker

Dry aged steak locker

FIRE Steakhouse & Bar - Ribeye 10oz

Ribeye 10oz

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Ely Bar & Brasserie - Our scumptious chocolate fondant..

Ely Bar & Brasserie

3.9(57 reviews)
1.3 km•IFSC
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Had lunch here 2Xs during a recent business trip. Trout appetizer was good, great salmon main…read morecourse, great risotto main course with mushrooms. Nice atmosphere - the lower level feels like a trendy cellar; hopping lunch scene. Good for after dinner drinks, close to the financial district.

Seriously chic and incredibly delicious, Eli CHQ is another instalment of the very successful Eli…read morerestaurant group. Just over the Sean O'Casey bridge and right in the heart of uber-sleek IFSC shopping district, this is the kind of restaurant I wouldn't mind making a habit of. Our table was in the rooms under the main restaurant, enjoying a full view of the massive wine vault (glass fronted for maximum drooling) and stand-and-your-there bar access. The restaurant was buzzing that night but we could have been the only table there. The staff were, as to be expected, experienced professionals - suggesting wine / food combinations with practised calm. After a starter of oysters I opted for steak (done rare, pinking my mash so deliciously) and a good glass of red. If my little notebook could fit in my fashionably slim clutch, I could report on the name and pedigree of the selection. Suffice to say, it was tasty! Finishing off with espressos and a chocolate marquis, we raised our glasses, toasted the evening and wondered how to finagle another visit.

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Ely Bar & Brasserie - Ely Bar & Brasserie; sit downstairs to eat

Ely Bar & Brasserie; sit downstairs to eat

Ely Bar & Brasserie - One of the alcoves of the brasserie

One of the alcoves of the brasserie

Ely Bar & Brasserie - Enjoy al fresco dining on our heated waterside terrace

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Enjoy al fresco dining on our heated waterside terrace

The Old Mill Restaurant - Cottage Pie!

The Old Mill Restaurant

4.5(302 reviews)
1.0 km•Temple Bar
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Exactly what we were looking for.... Traditional Irish food, great tasting beef tip stew and in…read moredecent time. The house salad was sufficient for both my wife and I.

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.

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The Old Mill Restaurant - Small dining area

Small dining area

The Old Mill Restaurant - Lamb Shank

Lamb Shank

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