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 :)

Great food - well prepared. Good service. Beautiful old building updated to a fun restaurant space…read more They had an amazing special they run on Mondays - go hungry!!!!

Local colleagues chose this place for dinner and made reservations. Located by the water in…read moreMalahide, it's located in a Georgian townhouse. A little background, Chef Oliver Dunne had a Michelin star/fine dining restaurant upstairs, but dropped the star and fine dining to focus on the brasserie downstairs. So I knew the food would be tasty. Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted and our coats were checked. We were led to our table for 4 in the basement (I noticed the Tapas bar was very lively & busy before heading downstairs). Waiter was friendly; however, he seemed a bit overwhelmed and we would have to remind him of things. Food? Foie gras-tasty and unique presentation. I enjoyed this starter. Pappardelle-w/mushrooms & an egg. Delicious. Overall, my food was Very Good, but I did notice that my husband's fillet was not prepared correctly (he ordered medium rare and it was closer to medium well). I got the impression that he was disappointed with his entree. Thus, some hits and some misses. Finally, while waiting for a taxi that they ordered for us, we were given a tour upstairs where you can now host events. Seems a lovely setting for private events.

Taste of the Med was the 1st place we had breakfast in after arriving on a family vacation in…read moreDublin and recovering from jetlag. Wife and I sat outside and I ordered the delicious Traditional Breakfast with a crunchy bread and 2 eggs with orange yolk, 2 sausages, a black and white pudding, and 2 rashers. My wife ordered the egg scramble with salmon and loved it. We had good service and it's the perfect start to our irish vacation.

We picked this place as our last fish n chips meal of our Ireland trip and were not disappointed!…read moreFirstly, its location is in a beautiful coastal town with lots of great pubs and ice cream spots walking distance. The restaurant itself is quaint but utilizes its space well for seating. We were able to get a table around dinner time without reservations. They have allergens labeled and a gluten-free batter for their fish, so it was a no-brainer what I was getting! We all 4 had the same thing and enjoyed the crunchy batter and crispy chips. The gf version was not a letdown, and I was quite pleased. The mussels appetizer was also delicious. We enjoyed friendly, helpful service, food came out quickly, and portions were generous. It's definitely a great spot.

This is definitely a go to spot if you are visiting in malahide…read more I had been eating a ton of fish n chips on my 10 day Ireland trip, so I was pleased to see something a bit different on the menu. The crab avocado salad was fresh, delicious and a great healthy option. Along with the salad, my husband and I shared the fried calamari. The jam it comes with pairs AMAZING with the calamari, it was so yummy. The salad is on the smaller side, so I would definitely suggest pairing it with a shareable appetizer! I also got the carafe of Prosecco, and that was a great pairing with the salad.

The food here was incredible. Located on the pier. Some of the best, freshest oysters I've ever…read morehad. Seafood chowder was so good I felt that any chowder I had before this was all a lie, with a delicate and light cream base. A variety of tender, fresh seafood in the chowder. Great fish and chips, as well.

Ambience. A Service. A…read moreFood. A Price. A Found down the side of the middle pier of Howth seaside. Took the Dart train to end of ride Howth destination. Lots of parking but gets full on sunny weekends. Views sidewalk Al fresco looks into the drive and parking area...smelling the salty and fishy air from fish mongers along the pier. On a Friday, last place to find a seat as other restaurants turned me away around 9:00 pm. Server very friendly and just take any seat. Ordered me first Irish Guiness for 2025. Nice light and dark fresh Guiness with a proper head of foam. Ordered the seafood chowder with shrimp, haddock, scallops, mussels and clams with a beautiful light cream sauce. Accompanied by brown bread and Irish butter. Delicious!!! No wonder they've been here over decades.?!! My 4th time here over years. I'm a FaN!!!

By way of airport food and places to chill out, I don't expect much. Actually, I expect barely…read moreanything and would normally settle for a crappy burger and a plastic chair while I wait for my flight. Dublin Airport is a bit new and shiny though, and I thought Flutes looked impressive. It's a wine bar with a selection of plates available if you're hungry - bruschetta, meats, cheese board and that kind of thing. It's right in the middle of the shops but if you have a seat you'll quickly forget you're surrounded by people making their way to their flight. I ordered a glass of wine (white zinfandel, so sue me) and the cheeseboard. The wine was delicious, lovely and sweet and just what I needed for a pep. The cheeseboard arrived not too long after and had a nice trio of cheeses, pickles, bread, chutney and rocket. There will never be enough bread/biscuits for the amount of cheese and this cheeseboard was no exception - more bread please! Apart from that, I thought everything was very pleasant and tasty, and not bad value for €14. The wine was probably a bit overpriced at around €8 but one thing I learnt from my week in Dublin is that all their booze is pricey - or maybe Scotland is just too cheap. A nice place to stop and chill out while you wait for your gate to open so you can be on your merry way!

Not all airports have wine bars in their terminals, so I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled…read moreupon Flutes Wine Bar. Besides the various red and white wines that are offered, there are some roses and bubbly wines offered too. After settling on a deep, meaty red wine, I bellied up to a cafe-style table to unwind a bit and people watch. What a fantastic way to get ready for a 7+ hour flight home! There are several finger foods offered as well and can be paired with the wines on the menu. Traveling can be stressful at times, but what a super way to start the journey home!

Things I loved: food, decor, prices…read more Things I did not love: long waits for anything as there were too few staff. Will 100% make a return visit, the breakfast plate was enormous and delicious but I'm hoping there are more staff next time. It ruins the whole experience. That's not to take away from the staff that were there, they were great!

GFP in Swords is my go-to place for breakfast/brunch when I'm on home turf. It's always buzzing but…read morethey will do their best to accommodate you and I've never had to wait for a table. Service itself is speedy but the wait times on the food itself can be quite long at times. Their sandwiches are great, served on really fresh bread. One of my favourites is the Dubliner Cheddar with red pepper, rocket and garlic mayo on pillowy-soft white batch...nom!! The brunch offerings that I have sampled have all been really tasty and their patatas bravas and sweet potato fries hit the spot nicely too. I love their tableware and the cosy décor and it's the place in Swords village that always first comes to mind when I'm in need of a pick-me-up after a night on the town. It's reliably good and my definite first port of call when in need of good coffee, cake or a stodgy feed after a session.

the pancakes tasted gorgeous! loved every bit of it, was very filling as well! the way the bacon…read moreand syrup paired so well together was delish.

The Menu is Light but the Staff Accepts Requests…read more Very Nice Staff Price was Right on

Wrights is one of the better places to grab a spot of pub-grub in Swords village. I'd rate it ahead…read moreof The Old Schoolhouse, The Cock, The Old Boro, and Empire and on a par with The Harp but behind The Well. Portion sizes are decent and the food is well-prepared. The menu goes through changes on a regular basis so old favourites like the ten euro steak deal, lasagne and southern fried chicken have been replaced with more exotic options like falafel and seafood tagliatelle but you'll still find safe bets like burgers and meat and two veg on the updated menu. I've never had a bad meal here, but I couldn't rave about it either. It does the job to be sure, but it always feels a bit weird eating here as it's more of a late night venue with a young clientele, so as an "owl fogey" it's a spot I tend to avoid after a certain hour so I feel these negative connotations may have coloured my dining experiences slightly!

2 for 1 drinks! I…read morewent here with some people from work and the drinks are delicious and cheap the interior is amazing and it has a great vibe. I wish it was in the city centre!