I waited too long to review so some of the details escape me. Such as the appetizer we shared:…read moreConfit Pork Shoulder Croquettes, with quince puree, pickled shittake, and celeriac remoulade. The entrees were more memorable. I had the Fillet Of Irish Beef. I hardly ever order filet mignon but I'm glad I did. It may well be the best I've ever had. With Café de Paris butter, shallot pureé, pepper sauce, rocket (arugula), and a side of french fries. The flavor of the meat itself was incredible and the three sauces complemented it perfectly. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare as ordered. French fries aren't normally something to get excited about but these were a gastronomic masterpiece; the insides soft and sweet, not starchy, the outsides browned and subtly crisp, and I don't know what they were fried in but these had so much flavor it must have been beef tallow or duck fat. I'd come here again just to have a platter of these amazing fries! The wife's Coq Au Vin Façon La Maison (chicken breast braised in red wine, smoked bacon, mushrooms, baby onions, roast carrot, pomme purée) was equally memorable. I've never considering ordering this, thinking it too simple or plain. Not this. The red wine sauce really elevated a simple braised chicken. And how do they make even a simple carrot taste so good? We each had a wine from the ample selection of by the glass offerings and shared a gingery dessert which we both enjoyed. The service was good and not rushed. Just don't be intimidated by the waiter, who announced when he brought the bill that tip was not included; it seems this could have been handled more subtly.

It was a blustery grey Dublin day -- one of our last in the city as we prepared to head to France…read morefor a month. What better place to celebrate than at a French bistro in Dublin? La Maison was a delight! It was rainy but we wanted to sit outside, and there's a covered outdoor area with lots of smaller 2- and 4-top tables, so we were seated there. It is on a side street in downtown Dublin, so not as busy as main streets but still lots of food traffic, which added to the lively ambience. It was cold outside, but we stayed warm under here. We had a lovely meal. We started with a bread basket and shared shrimp appetizer, which were both great. For the main course, I ordered the duck breast, which was prepared perfectly. My husband had the steak which was also cooked nicely. To drink, we had a couple of glasses of wine each; La Maison has a solid wine menu with lots of delicious French wines and a few Italian wines as well. The service was pleasant and friendly, and the prices were just about right for the food and wine quality. Overall we had a lovely experience and would dine here again.

Ate here last night - was a short notice thing. Had planned to eat elsewhere, but were ahem,…read moreuninspired by the place we found ourselves in. One of the locals (there was 6 of us) suggested this place. Said it used to be called the Wine Bar, and everyone still calls it the wine bar, despite it being called Chez Sara. Called them and they said they'd take us at 9pm. Boy was I glad we moved here :-) It's a simple enough menu - lots of fish, some steak, and a few other things. I had mussels to start, and lemon sole as my main (being one of my favourites). Around the table people had pork belly, open vegetarian lasagne, chicken, and fish. Everyone was delighted with their food. It's modestly priced, really delicious food, with a basic, kinda French style to it. We polished off some house red and white (also great), and even went for desserts. I thought my tarte tatin was slightly below par versus the rest of the meal, but that's basically looking for something to be picky about :-) I would recommend this for anyone : tasty food with friendly staff in nice, simple surroundings. Excellent - I shall return.

Why did I go 'Chez Sara'? Well it was a special occasion you see. I lost a bet, and my friend - who…read moreobviously won the bet - decided that I would take him to the restaurant. Guys these days... One star for the location. This restaurant is located in Malahide, in a little street just a few steps away from the sea. One star for the place. The restaurant has a very intimate feel about it. It is not very big, the table are made of old French boxes, walls are covered in famous vintage pictures, everything is simple and welcoming. One star for the food. I had fishcake as a starter, amazing and tasty. Then I had some cod with potatoes as a main, and that was equally beautifully cooked and tasty. And of course, the place being a wine bar I had some white wine, Picpoul. Just a glass, but what a glass ! One star for the waitressing. The waiting time was perfect, although I was starving ! The waitresses were very nice at all times. One star for the experience. The entire evening went really well overall. I will definitely go back and bring friends - even French friends ! I recommend 'Chez Sara' and give the restaurant a 5 star in a heartbeat. In the end my friend didn't remember the bet and invited me... Shhh I won't say if you don't ;) ***Update*** I came back to the place with the same place. We are losing 1 star here... The foie gras was presented on white bread. Shocking! It's no pâté! The hand cut fries were wedges. The textures wasn't right either. Otherwise the service was great and the overall experience very nice :)

Wow. What a meal…read more Just two weeks old, and already a well-oiled (and extremely tasty) machine. Usually when you visit a restaurant that's so new, there are lots of chinks that need ironing out, processes that need tweaking, menus that aren't quuuite spot on yet. Not so in Canteen. You could be forgiven to assume it had been there for years. The staff and management have clearly taken the best bits from their old Blackrock haunt, and added to them for the new Celbridge abode. From beginning to end, everything about the meal was perfect. - The piping hot just out of the oven bread and soft butter landed on the table as soon as we came in - The exquisite amuse bouche that followed straight after - The menu which strikes the perfect balance between modern Irish & French cuisine - not too fussy and not too plain. In fact we had a few fussy eaters on our table, and everyone without exception demolished everything put in front of them. A testiment indeed to the fresh ingrediants and clever combinations. - The decadent truffles that completed the experience! Now, a special mention to the star of the show. The Crème brûlée. Mother. Of. Deserts. Hands down the best crème brûlée I've ever had. The richest, most dense & velvetty caramel. Wow. I'm still thinking about it. The interior is slick - painted in a grey and blue pallet, with massive floor to ceiling windows, minimalist lighting and contemporary art, it's got a serene feel, and manages to thread the line successfully between sophistication and quirkiness. The staff were on point - friendly, efficient and knowledgable. Then there's the price. If you count the bread, amuse bouche, three courses and the truffles at the end, you're essentially getting a five course meal for 38 euro. Incredible value. With wine, 55 euro. Worth every cent. This is the type of place that Celbridge has been crying out for. They're going to do exceptionally well. More power to them.

It's hard to know where to start when something is just so damn good…read more.... Contemporary , bright and welcoming decor this family run restaurant is exactly what celbridge needs! The food is unreal.... My pics do not do it justice . Cooked to absolute perfection.... I hadnt had duck egg since my granny's house years ago and it just brough back some great memories. The beef.... Mouthwatering, amazing flavour! I also got a choc desert. Whopper! Tasted a spoonful of my mates Creme brûlée and sweet holy Jesus . Drooooool! The staff were attentive and lovely. Oh and have I mentioned it's finished off with complementary choc truffles. And even better..... The price..... My entire meal including 3 glasses of wine plus tip was only 55 euro! Well done guys.... I'll Defo be back

Top notch food and coffee. Highly recommend. Never been disappointed coming out of there.read more

Had lunch here the other day, a tomato and onion panini with lettuce on the side. I was dubious…read morewhen I saw the menu. There was a smoked salmon quiche and another type of quiche also, a pasta option and sandwich options too. I went for the plain-sounding panini, not sure of what to choose. The friendly waitress offered me relish or pesto on the side, I went for relish. A taste explosion. The bread was fresh and wholesome, the salad dressing zingy and fresh, the relish spicy and warming, the combination of the food together, a tastebud treat. I didn't sample any of the amazing-smelling croissants, pain au chocolat and brownies, as it is lent (self-torture, wha?!!) so I will be going back in 45 days to sample the tasties!

Fantastic cuisine! My husband had a half dozen raw oysters and the Irish breakfast. I had the…read moreFrench onion soup and the Irish dressed crab with a salad. Now I know the crab is what I call deviled crab, but not baked! Served chilled. It and my soup and my salad were all so fantastic, I was very happy. He liked everything on the Irish breakfast and there was A LOT! Service was on the spot. This place is beautiful inside and has all sorts of seating options, like most of the restaurants in Dalkey.

The food is delectably outstanding, my family and I enjoyed it a lot…read more Unfortunately my granddaughter, Cassandra, said it was just OK, so I privately smacked some sense into her. The staff is lovely and welcoming. Food came quickly, though quite busy. The vibes of the restaurant are very nice and coherent, leaving a gorgeous atmosphere to accompany you during your meal. WOULD COME AGAIN

Very happy to have come across this restaurant close to us in Dun Laoghaire. We came early without…read morea reservation with intentions to have the 2 course set meal for €20/person. What a deal! My boyfriend ordered the beef bourguignon and the creme brulee, and I had the sicilian chicken and the mille feuille. Amazing! For the creative quality of each dish, the flavour, the overall chique ambience, I felt like a €40 dinner for 2 was absolutely spectacular. Plates are also deceivingly large - they look small in photographs but are actually very filling. Also easily accessible via the DART (it's right across from the station). Will definitely return and highly recommend to anyone in the area!

My favorite place to eat in Dun Laoghaire. Never disappoints. Food is served very artistically and…read moreis delicious. Have had mussels, butternut squash, and hake. Highly recommend.

Tucked away from the bustle, but still close enough to where you are, is this cozy kitchen with…read moreplenty of pizzazz but no pretense. Feature 1: you avoid all the tourists while still getting a high-quality dining experience. Start with cod croquettes or Irish scallops, for instance, to kick off the experience nicely, or anything with truffle. The duck confit was nice, as is buffalo ricotta gnocchi, and any fish like roasted cod. These might not be on the menu your visit since things change daily/seasonally, but you'll still have good similar options. Feature 2: The staff are friendly and the environs cozy, especially on a blustery evening. Drink selection is just right, with something for most from cocktails to beer and wine bottle/glass choices. My colleague and I had a lovely time, and I'll return as oft as possible.

Celebrating an engagement with amazing people, amazing Michelin rated food in beautiful Dublin. The…read morebraised Ox cheek was the hit. Get the special! Service was impeccable.

Eat here reasonably frequently. Lovely atmosphere. Very tight on space but not too squashed. There…read moreare two standard menus and a blackboard of specials. I found the choice last night less interesting than usual. Not a lot of high end fish this time. Great selection on good French wines at reasonable prices. Staff if asked for a recommendation don't push the most expensive ones. I do think the blackboard options are over priced. Meal for two with wine came out a little under €150. The only other negative are the two sittings! Still one of my favourite haunts in Naas.

I had never heard of this place before and excellent restaurants are not the first thing one…read moreassociates with Naas. Attending a work dinner with about 40 others I was initially very taken with the location right beside, as the address suggests, an actual harbour in the town, albeit a tributary off the Royal Canal. But still. A very nice dining room complimented by efficient and friendly staff greeted me. It's billed as a French restaurant but, based on the 'event' menu we used, there was little Francophile about the place. For starter I had a very good hock terrine (hello 1977) having already demolished the excellent and copious bread on the table. Mains choices were seabass, chicken and steak. I chose the steak (medium rare and perfectly cooked) with moreish chips I very reluctantly shared with my less fortunate neighbour. Incidentally, they coped admirably with our large crew which pretty much dominated the restaurant and was probably a bit of a nightmare for the kitchen so well done on the organisation front too. I would definitely return to sample their carte menu as, good as it was, I don't think the special menu did the kitchen justice. Potentially top notch.

I went with a group of 10 on a work night and really enjoyed the food and ambiance. I had the…read moremussels and the hake and both were fabulously good, packed with flavour and perfectly cooked. The service was good overall but at times the staff were a little bit tetchy and there was no need as the restaurant was only half full. Having said that the decanting of the wine was impressive. I will definitely go back though and I would recommend to anyone looking for really good contemporary Irish cuisine (cooked in a French classic rustic style) in a great location too. Really good chefs and kitchen who know what they're doing and a beautiful premises.

Ordered the eggs Benedict, pain au chocolat, and latte. The eggs were perfectly runny. The Benedict…read moretasted delicious. & the pain was surprisingly big for the price. Good chocolate flavor. The latte paired well and was a good "pick me up" after the meal.

This is an great restaurant in the heart of Blackrock. They do lunch specials everyday including a…read morehouse speciality, a Blackened Cajun Chicken Breast which is amazing. The staff are top notch and the service is wonderful. They also do brunch on weekends with some lovely cocktails, well worth stopping in for.

Sometimes you just need to rave about good places and I am happy to rave about Rage. A little gem…read morewhich is gradually growing it's reputation. Nestled between barber shows and beauty salons Rage put the old main Street of Blackrock back on the map with a selection of other spots opening up alongside it. I think it deserves 5 stars for no other reason than they always welcome you with a smile and give you a welcome as if you were thier first ever customer. The food is fantastic and portions are more than you probably need but you can't help yourself, as you reach for that last chip. The menu has something for everyone and I brought some of the most fussy eaters there and they left happy and raving about the place. The nachos and chicken tenders are probably my two favourite dishes, though they are both starters I am sure if you ask for a mains portion they will accommodate you. I don't think many people know, but they also offer a take out service once you are willing to collect and I am more than happy to do the food run in this case. It still has some areas to polish and give it that final shine but that is also part of the appeal of this little gem.