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The service and ambiance were good; small little spot next to the river. I ordered the Panko chicken burger/sandwich and enjoyed it. It has an interesting mix of flavors with the cheese and jam. I just felt it was a bit over fried.
The ratings do this establishment justice for their food and while they are at least 4.5, I can't go to 5 on the first visit. I Did not have a reservation but snuck in as a single, the luck of the Irish I suspect! Started out with a prawn appetizer in a garlic oil and red chili pepper sauce that was top notch. The dish came with greens and toasted bread as dipping into the garlic sauce was essential and while this was a great dish that came with four pawns, tail separated, only received 3 tails could be found and suspect it was hiding somewhere in the kitchen! Ordered the steak with fries and greens cooked medium and came out as expected. They might have offered a veggie bust missed the opportunity. Steak was perfectly seasoned with no condiments required and barely any gristle. Paired a half carafe of Cabernet that went perfectly with the meal. The service was excellent and friendly and highly recommend this restaurant while visiting Dublin or if local.
First restaurant I've ate an Ireland (all of Europe really) and the service/staff were very friendly! It's an intimate setting, the food is savory and sweet with a perfect view of the River. Would highly recommend
Named after Phoenix Park nearby, it's a great spot to spend eating dinner. I had their fish and chips. My wife and I loved our food and the service was outstanding. It was a little pricey, but we'll worth it for the quality of food cooked here.
We were staying at the Hilton Garden Village and had walked to St. Patrick's Cathedral to attend services and then to the Guinness Factory. By the time we walked to Phx after that, we were famished! The place is not large, but has nice seating arrangements, and we had a table facing the street. The staff was very attentive and friendly. It was perfect. I had a local IPA while my wife settled for a nice glass of Chardonnay. I was hungry for Fish & Chips, so that was my selection while my wife ordered the daily special, which happened to be a lamb dish. The fish & chips were awesome. Nice big piece of fish laid on top of a big bed of fries that were crisp, golden, and hot. It was served with a tartar sauce and small bed of salad. The entire dish was absolutely delicious. My wife liked the lamb, but felt that it had a bit too much seasoning and was the texture of pulled pork. I really wanted to try some of the other dishes, but since it was our last day in Dublin, we were not able to return for more. Perhaps on our next visit.
We really loved this cozy bistro. All the food is phenomenal. Our waitress was bright and delightful. We'd return in a heartbeat. I particularly was fond of the peanut butter brownie. Oh my!
Wow. Some of the best food I've had this year in this spot. Who knew? Underneath it's 90s style Celtic Tiger-alike decor, this place is an absolute find. Firstly, staff. Absolutely wonderful. Welcomed us practically with open arms when we walked in, the waitress was extremely personable, really knew her stuff, and just a genuine warm person who looks like she enjoys working where she does. A pleasure to deal with from the get-go. Then the food. Wow. We had two courses for 19 euro (or three for 23), and this goes all night - no early bird here. We shared gambas pil pil and chicken wings. Both were outstanding - bursting with flavour, and absolutely huge. I then had for my main, wild mushroom risotto. Again, fresh, light, flavoursome and delicious. They do caraffes of wine, we got the house red which I think may have been a Merlot, though don't quote me on that. Either way it was delicious and we ordered a second.. Now the decor and the outside. They need someone to work on them. It's just not inviting or current enough. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really offensive about it, it's just that it really doesn't accurately portray the wonders that await you inside, which is a real shame. More people should know about this place, and if they did a little work on it, this review could easily be a five star.
We had a wonderful dinner here! It's right on the river and easy to find, a lovely restaurant that is tastefully decorated. I liked the wall of bottles that separated us from the front part of the place. It was quiet at first, but then started picking up, which is nice for a Monday night! Although it's a small space, the tables are placed carefully so that patrons don't feel too confined. I ordered the fish and chips. The servers offered me a variety of condiments, but I just chose vinegar and of course it came with tartar sauce. The greens on the side were decorated with a lovely dressing. The fish was tender and lovely- the chips could have been cooked a little longer but that's just a personal choice, and flavour-wise they were great! One of us ordered the salmon risotto which looked amazing, and another got a well sized mojito for just a fiver. For dessert I went with the peanut butter and chocolate brownie. It was quite small but delicate, and the peanut butter flavour was very strong and worked well under the dollop of vanilla ice cream. It was all surrounded in a sweet, warm chocolate sauce. I could have eaten five of them! Lastly, the staff was extremely attentive and friendly. Our servers came to check on us regularly but not annoyingly so. It was clear that they appreciated the food they were serving, which is always beneficial. They made the extra effort to say goodbye and wish us well. An excellent dinner in a quiet area!
6 months ago
We enjoyed a lovely dinner here for only €35. The staff were so nice and the food was absolutely amazing. I had the beef carpaccio, which blew my mind, and the chicken supreme. Left very satisfied read more
This place was amazing. It was our last night in Dublin and we wanted to try somewhere that was different and it did not disappoint! They have a set menu at different times and you should check the website to see exactly what they had. Our server was extremely attentive and able to explain everything on the menu. We were incredibly impressed with all the starters. The inside of the restaurant is super dim in order to set the mood but the ambiance is still pretty light as well. Great spot in Dublin. 5/5 read more
1 year ago
The service and ambiance were good; small little spot next to the river. I ordered the Panko chicken burger/sandwich and enjoyed it. It has an interesting mix of flavors with the cheese and jam. I just felt it was a bit over fried. read more
The ratings do this establishment justice for their food and while they are at least 4.5, I can't go to 5 on the first visit. I Did not have a reservation but snuck in as a single, the luck of the Irish I suspect! Started out with a prawn appetizer in a garlic oil and red chili pepper sauce that was top notch. The dish came with greens and toasted bread as dipping into the garlic sauce was essential and while this was a great dish that came with four pawns, tail separated, only received 3 tails could be found and suspect it was hiding somewhere in the kitchen! Ordered the steak with fries and greens cooked medium and came out as expected. They might have offered a veggie bust missed the opportunity. Steak was perfectly seasoned with no condiments required and barely any gristle. Paired a half carafe of Cabernet that went perfectly with the meal. The service was excellent and friendly and highly recommend this restaurant while visiting Dublin or if local. read more
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First restaurant I've ate an Ireland (all of Europe really) and the service/staff were very friendly! It's an intimate setting, the food is savory and sweet with a perfect view of the River. Would highly recommend read more
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Named after Phoenix Park nearby, it's a great spot to spend eating dinner. I had their fish and chips. My wife and I loved our food and the service was outstanding. It was a little pricey, but we'll worth it for the quality of food cooked here. read more
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4 years ago
We were staying at the Hilton Garden Village and had walked to St. Patrick's Cathedral to attend services and then to the Guinness Factory. By the time we walked to Phx after that, we were famished! The place is not large, but has nice seating arrangements, and we had a table facing the street. The staff was very attentive and friendly. It was perfect. I had a local IPA while my wife settled for a nice glass of Chardonnay. I was hungry for Fish & Chips, so that was my selection while my wife ordered the daily special, which happened to be a lamb dish. The fish & chips were awesome. Nice big piece of fish laid on top of a big bed of fries that were crisp, golden, and hot. It was served with a tartar sauce and small bed of salad. The entire dish was absolutely delicious. My wife liked the lamb, but felt that it had a bit too much seasoning and was the texture of pulled pork. I really wanted to try some of the other dishes, but since it was our last day in Dublin, we were not able to return for more. Perhaps on our next visit. read more
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We really loved this cozy bistro. All the food is phenomenal. Our waitress was bright and delightful. We'd return in a heartbeat. I particularly was fond of the peanut butter brownie. Oh my! read more
4 years ago
Wow. Some of the best food I've had this year in this spot. Who knew? Underneath it's 90s style Celtic Tiger-alike decor, this place is an absolute find. Firstly, staff. Absolutely wonderful. Welcomed us practically with open arms when we walked in, the waitress was extremely personable, really knew her stuff, and just a genuine warm person who looks like she enjoys working where she does. A pleasure to deal with from the get-go. Then the food. Wow. We had two courses for 19 euro (or three for 23), and this goes all night - no early bird here. We shared gambas pil pil and chicken wings. Both were outstanding - bursting with flavour, and absolutely huge. I then had for my main, wild mushroom risotto. Again, fresh, light, flavoursome and delicious. They do caraffes of wine, we got the house red which I think may have been a Merlot, though don't quote me on that. Either way it was delicious and we ordered a second.. Now the decor and the outside. They need someone to work on them. It's just not inviting or current enough. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing really offensive about it, it's just that it really doesn't accurately portray the wonders that await you inside, which is a real shame. More people should know about this place, and if they did a little work on it, this review could easily be a five star. read more
We had a wonderful dinner here! It's right on the river and easy to find, a lovely restaurant that is tastefully decorated. I liked the wall of bottles that separated us from the front part of the place. It was quiet at first, but then started picking up, which is nice for a Monday night! Although it's a small space, the tables are placed carefully so that patrons don't feel too confined. I ordered the fish and chips. The servers offered me a variety of condiments, but I just chose vinegar and of course it came with tartar sauce. The greens on the side were decorated with a lovely dressing. The fish was tender and lovely- the chips could have been cooked a little longer but that's just a personal choice, and flavour-wise they were great! One of us ordered the salmon risotto which looked amazing, and another got a well sized mojito for just a fiver. For dessert I went with the peanut butter and chocolate brownie. It was quite small but delicate, and the peanut butter flavour was very strong and worked well under the dollop of vanilla ice cream. It was all surrounded in a sweet, warm chocolate sauce. I could have eaten five of them! Lastly, the staff was extremely attentive and friendly. Our servers came to check on us regularly but not annoyingly so. It was clear that they appreciated the food they were serving, which is always beneficial. They made the extra effort to say goodbye and wish us well. An excellent dinner in a quiet area! read more
Great lil spot down the quays! I was on the bike and always find myself at odds trying to navigate through the one way streets around the Liffey. I did wind up to Phx Bistros doors after hopping along pathways and luas tracks though like the truly atrocious navigator I am. It was quiet being a Monday but surprisingly bustling by the time we were leaving later in the evening. Got a nice Mojito (for 5 euro may I add...bargain) to start off a week of fun and frolic. I got the chicken wings after having them recommended and they didn't disappoint. Delicious sauce covering with tasty blue cheese dip. Portion was a bit on the small size but it was a starter so I won't WINGe. Portion size redeemed with a hefty duck leg with sweet gravy to complement. To finish this gluttonous meal I just simply had to indulge in the peanut butter brownie. Nice and nutty sauce, perhaps could of been creamier but I'm being pedantic it was delish. Lovely staff really topped off a wonderful evening! read more
4 years ago
Good spot for a lovely lazy lunch overlooking the river... good value too with 2 courses at €15 per head and a carafe of wine at €10. Buffalo wings were almost on par E&C but were not as crispy. Burger was mighty tasty - a little overseasoned and would rather have rustic chips than skinny chips from the freezer. It was quiet when we were there but it was 3 pm on a Saturday afternoon in a not-so-convenient location... I do hope this restaurant sticks around though, to add to the likes of lovely cafes of Wuff and Seven Social in this neighbourhood. read more
Came here for the lunch special and got the duck liver parfait and the mushroom tagliatelle. Both dishes were amazing. There was more duck liver then there was bread and the server offered to give me more bread which I kindly accepted. Then came the mushroom tagliatelle which kind of left me speechless...the portion was so big that I was only able to eat half and couldn't finish the other which I was really sad about parting with. Would definitely recommend anyone Dublin to give this place a try. read more
We walked by this place loads of times because from the outside its sort of like that puppy in the dog shelter that gets overlooked yet has so much love to give once you realise beauty is but skin deep. I get what everyone is saying about the decor and until i decided to take a leap of faith i would have said similar but once you try the food here you will honestly accept that nobody goes to a restaurant to eat the furniture! They offer an all day deal with the option for singular, 2 course (€19.95) or 3 course (€22.95) and although it runs in on a good budget you do not feel like you are eating from a budget menu by any means. The service here from the get go was outstanding, the waitress was very friendly and attentive and even when they were closing at 9.30pm they did not try to push us out the door. With the starters and mains arriving as perfect as a new born baby it would have been rude not to have dessert which was belgian chocolate cheesecake. This I wholeheartedly believe contained real belgian chocolate adorned with a scoop of icecream perfectly perched upon a gingernut foundation. With this restaurant you get more than you pay for and I will definitely be back. I hope more people take the plunge because sometimes when we walk by here its pretty empty on weekday evenings, if people knew what culinary treasures lay buried in the kitchen they would literally be walking the plank over the river liffey to get in here. read more
12 years ago
Very quiet restaurant and the food is just delicious. Price is ok: 19.95 for 2 courses for dining . I will definitely come back. The crumble is a materpiece! read more
4 years ago
WHAT A GREAT FIND! We had went to the Jameson Distillery and wanted some place to eat after. PHX has great Google reviews and is close to the Ashling Hotel and Jameson. The food was outstanding and the servers were so nice! Everything was clearly marked on the menu for allergies and pretty much everything on the menu was gluten free already!! They had a fabulous pre-fix menu so it was also extremely reasonable. 100% Recommend!!!! read more
7 years ago
I saw this on Yelp and it did not disappoint. Very very good. I just had the blue cheese and pear salad for my starter and then had cherry drizzled crispy duck. Both were superb. The duck sauce was a little on the sweet side but I was okay with that. It's also a little pricey, but it's worth it. read more
I had been looking forward to trying PHX, but was a little disappointed when I got here. I had a voucher for the meal, so can not complain about the price, but if paying full price I would not have been happy. We were almost the only people in the restaurant, ok so we arrived at 6:30 on Saturday but by the time we were leaving it still didn't seem to be filling up. Both my mate and myself got steak and chips. The steak was pretty good, however the chips were under cooked and a bit soggy. It must be said that the service was very good, but overall I was underwhelmed. read more
We really enjoyed this little place once we were able to catch them open. (They did t open on time and we went for brunch at a nearby place on our first try) service was prompt and friendly. Our dinner visit was a lot of fun. We had ribeye steak, a friend had the risotto and on other friend had a sirloin. All were excellent and exceeded our expectations. Our brunch visit was also well done. We both had the steak egg as Benedict. I'm quite the Connoseur of this dish so I didn't care for the hollandaise sauce but the rest of the dish was exactly as ordered! read more
8 years ago
My family and I walked in without a reservation but they were full. While we were standing outside a staff member asked us to wait and explained she might be able to get us a table. Luckily she was able to! It did not disappoint! My husband and I both ordered the two meal deal. The wings were delicious!! For the main I had steak and mash (instead of chips) and he had fish and chips. Both were cooked to perfection! To finish off the meal we had blueberry creme brûlée and it was DELICIOUS!! Yummy food and excellent customer service!! We can't wait to come back and will make a reservation next time read more
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We came here for dinner as for my friends hen do and the staff treated her to a glass of bubbly to say congratulations. There was a big group of us and the set menu deal was just an easier way of paying for everything at the end! There wasn't a huge selection on the menu but I still couldn't decide what to go for! In the end I went for the Prawns to start and steak for main. They didn't have skinny fries left which was fine because it meant I got to sample the truffle mash! It was defiantly an upgrade, I'd recommend just ordering some as a side! I also got food envy when the chicken wings came out, they were a huge hit on the table. We were way to full for desert and spent less than €20 on two courses. read more
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