Wanted a traditional Irish meal while in Dublin, for my first visit, and didn't want something that looked too commercial, too touristy, or too noisy/crowded. This cute, red restaurant filled the bill and delivered with nice crisp fish and chips, a delicious seafood chowder served with typical brown bread. I wish I'd had room for dessert! Completely reasonable prices. The wait staff was super friendly and helpful when trying to decide which to sample off the menu. Checked in on me a couple of times to make sure I was happy. read more

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Pretty good for the popular 'tourist' area of Dublin. Had a larger party and service was fantastic. Excellent fish and chips...very large portion! Other dishes looked really good and very large portions as well. Limited beer selection however. read more

Shack Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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If you are looking for simple meal in nice surroundings in the temple bar area this may be for you. rather too large a menu, i say too large as well I have always worried about the freshness of food when you see 30 odd main meal options in a place that sits maybe 50 people. In any case mussels in a cider broth and a pile of fresh bread hit the spot on a cold wet windy Dublin night! Follow that with a Dublin cheese board and I was a happy man. Only issue for me was the house red wine was awful! Why anywhere would put a bad wine as their house wine has always confused me!!! read more

Never disappoints. Unfortunately the secret is out. I wouldn't expect to sit in this place as it is small and extremely busy. But take out as fast and efficient. The food never disappoints. read more

This is the first place we had the pleasure of eating at here in Dublin. A great place to stop. We both had two different kinds of curry and both were DELICIOUS. Staff was very welcoming & friendly! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Dublin Ireland. The night life on Temple Bar is beyond intense, live Irish music, dancing, and pub crawl drinking until the heart is content, this action brings many to Temple Bar for a good time just about every night of the week. We were looking for a good place to eat one evening while in Dublin and strolled down the old cobble stone streets of Temple Bar, getting a restaurant in such a reveling environment seemed difficult, every pub and restaurant was booming, however, a chance stop into the Shack Restaurant proved to be the most delightful dining experience I have ever had. The owner upon hearing of our dilemma had the staff round some tables up and sat us very quickly, the waitress quickly brought us the wine and appetizer menu and took our order promptly, and although I did not order wine my Irish Guinness came very quickly to my delight. The food was beyond exceptional, the first night of our visit to the restaurant I ordered the rack of lamb (Excellent and cooked to perfection) , and the second nights dining visit I ordered an Irish Enchilada, at first glance an Irish enchilada sounded peculiar but it was the best enchilada I have eaten in my life, the main courses on both visits and the appetizers of fresh clams and Hot Chicken wings were magnificent. The meat was fresh and all ingredients were locally attained as the waitress stated specifically of every dish. The desserts were well presented, and the fresh hand made ice cream was delicious. The staff treated us like we were of royalty, the owner of the restaurant was exceptionally dressed and constantly checked to ensure everything was good, this was impressive to me due to the busy environment, you never felt forgotten or lost in the masses. Upon finishing our meal on our final visit to the restaurant the owner shook our hands, wished us safe journeys and hoped to see us again. The experience was first class, and the food was the freshest I have eaten. I cannot thank the staff enough for such a wonderful experience. read more

Fish and chips was good. So was the Bangers and mash. A very quaint little place. Most of the staff was friendly enough. Atmosphere was pleasant. I would go bacj read more

Shack Restaurant - Fish and chips and Bangers and Mash - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Not fans. The service we received was beyond rude. The waiter we had seemed bothered to be there. This is something we could empathize with as he is likely attending to needy/inexperienced diners and tourists all day. We came to simply eat and were respectful and polite. We received not one "thank you" or "you're welcome." Basically our plates were slammed in front of us. We were not asked if we'd like another drink with our meal and our water was never refilled when empty. The food was just bleh...we had the carbonara (hardly an Irish dish) the Cottage Pie and stuffed chicken. The chicken was so dry I was coughing (water refill please!) 2 Stars are for the quick seating and respect to management for the volume they're able to accommodate. read more

Disappointed after having no server after ten minutes and another 30 minutes for beef stew. Just tasted like boiled beef in wine and broth. Not a thick Guinness based stew like the Old Mill Restaurant serves. I was told the lamb shank roasted for 5 hours was good. read more

We had a nice experience at this restaurant. We ordered a traditional Irish stew. It was really tasty and better than the same dish we tasted somewhere else. The potato was not so meshed and the lamb was very soft and chewy. Note that the size of dish was very large and there were many dices of lamb, really worth the price. read more

Shack Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Usually I like this place but this visit was not great. I ordered a seafood chowder and quite frankly the vegetables did not taste fully cooked. Another issue was that I found the restaurant be quite cold it was late December I mean put the heating on please! read more

The best fish and chips I've ever had! My friend also had the Chicken Patrick, one of their signature dishes, and said it was phenomenal. You'd think it's just a tourist trap due to its location but it had great authentic Irish food! read more

Traditional Irish food in the temple bar area also offering a number of average American meals. Generally a very solid place to eat. Chicken enchilada is very good along with the cottage pie. Also a solid selection of beer and wine. read more

Shack Restaurant - Chicken enchilada - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Fantastic! My wife and I stopped in during an unexpected night in Dublin. We loved the Fish and Chips (which was a special before 6 pm) and the vegetable soup. The staff were friendly, attentive, and respectful. This was everything we could ask for in a quintessential Irish dining experience. read more

Everything was delicious. Come hungry because the portions are large. We had chicken patrick, steak and guinness, bacon cabbage, lamb shank, fish and chips. I loved the pea puree that came with the fish and chips. read more

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For traditional Irish food, there's no place better. Casual dining with friendly staff. Lots of comfort food and old traditional recipes. Bring a big appetite though because portions are huge. If you want to experience the taste of Ireland this place is a must try. Don't hesitate- go!! read more

Looking for somewhere to have traditional Irish fayre for Sunday lunch, we were pleasantly surprised to come across the Shack's website, where you can make online reservations. We filled in the simple form and got a phone call within 24 hours confirming our booking. Upon turning up, we were encouraged by the unassuming yet sophisticated shop front. Even though the website mentions that there's 'bric-a-brac' in the restaurant, I was taken aback by how much of it there was when we actually went inside. It was bordering on the intrusive, but the open fire more than made up for it, especially considering it was nearing the end of November and we could do with all the heat we could get. I opted for the Irish stew, which was as rich and deep in flavour as I'd always imagined Irish stew to be. My friend decided to be 'quirky' and have the Traditional Irish Breakfast for lunch. Until it was served to her, we'd never known that there's white pudding as well as black pudding. My friend claimed the black pudding tastes better. We each had a glass of their Chilean house red, which went down nicely and helped us to warm up even more. By the time we'd finished our respective feasts, I was so satisfied that I was even beginning to get used to the bric-a-brac. Let's face it, that amount of objects probably helped keep even more of the heat in! read more

I ordered the pate was very good. My wife said one of the best she ever had off of someone else's plate read more

Shack Restaurant - I ordered the pate was very good. My wife said one of the best she ever had off of someone else's plate - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

With no reservations we headed out for a meal in the crowded Temple Bar neighborhood. This place looked nice from the outside and we liked the menu we read so we tried it out. Wait staff was friendly, place was cozy and small, but not tight. On our table we ate fish and chips, soup, potato skins and the lamb shank as well. Everyone at the table was happy..I can vouch for the lamb shank, perfectly cooked, melt in your mouth goodness....in addition, not living in place that has potato skins, I had to order them as I missed them so much...perfectly cooked flaky potatoes, smothered in cheddar cheese and bits of bacon...heavenly for sure. read more

One of our favorite meals in Ireland! Reasonable prices and traditional Irish specialties. They prepare food using Irish beef and the fish is very fresh. The service was great! Even when the place started getting crowded, wait staff joked around with us and kept everything moving quickly. Great craic! Great food! Perfect place for locals and visitors. read more

Shack Restaurant - Shepard's Pie, Beef & Guinness Pie and a seafood special spinach tagliatelle with hake - all were very good! - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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Clean, great food with amazing service. Our waiter was very nice and answered all of our questions regarding traditional Irish dishes, the menu and even what to do around Ireland. He took an interest in us to ensure that in addition to enjoying our meal, that we enjoyed Ireland as well. I had the traditional fish and chips with an Irish All were stellar. read more

I was walking around temple bar area looking for dinner food, something other than pub food or a cafe and saw this place. I didn't have to wait at all. Usually I'll browse on yelp first but I must have missed this one because it's identified as 'seafood' and I'm not typically a huge fan (although I'll try anything). They had a ton of options other than seafood including beef, chicken, lamb, and a few vegetarian choices. Being as I wanted a 'traditional Irish meal' i went with the cottage pie with minced beef and served with brown bread. The pie was delicious! It was a nice sized portion and I almost wasn't able to finish it (almost...) along with the two slices of brown bread with butter. Most of the waiters were very nice and friendly. They were very attentive. I'd definitely recommend this place read more

Cute little spot in the Temple Bar area. We started with the fried Brie which came with three small pieces, a little salad, and jam. For dinner I had the Irish Stew- great flavor and a perfect size. My friend had the cottage pie which was amazing! Service was great and everyone was very friendly. I ordered a coffee and I was much needed and delicious to finish the meal. read more

We were looking for a place to get good Fish and Chips and decided to try this place. It definitely did not disappoint. The food was great and tasted fresh, the service was great, and we enjoyed the ambiance. We came in for a late lunch and were pleasantly surprised that the lunch specials go until 5 pm. I also appreciated the atmosphere, it was lot quieter than the other restaurants in Temple Bar area. read more

Stopped by for dinner around 5:00PM. The wife and I where shown to a table and then promptly ignored. By the time 5:30 rolled around we left, having never been so much as spoken to by the wait staff since being seated. Keep in mind there where only four other people dining in the restaurant this whole time. When i posted my review on google the owner replied stating that "I cannot understand why you did not call the manager or waiter and advise them of your situation." and that "I never understand why people cannot just SAY what's bothering them, rather than taking time to write silly reviews." Well, I would have questioned the manager or wait staff as to why we hadn't been served, but It's quite hard to question them when they hadn't been seen for the past ten minutes. No staff was even present when we left, amidst folks waiting at the front of the restaurant. In short it's a restaurant with terrible service and an arrogant owner. Avoid it at all costs. My suggestion would be to go to Quay's down the street it's more reasonably priced and they actually treat you with something other than benign neglect. read more

What a disappointment. It was a charming environment, the wait staff were pleasant and attentive, and the menu looked promising. Sadly, my dinner was simply a big bowl of beef. Perhaps if I had ordered something different... On the menu the Beef Ireland (I think, or it could have been Irish Beef?) looked delicious. It sounded like a stew, with onions, peppers, and a potato pancake. How could that be bad? What came out was simply a bunch of beef in a sauce, rather than a true stew with vegetables. The beef tasted ok (the sauce was actually good), but was a bit on the tough side. The potato pancake was a thick serving of dry mashed potatoes fried up. Really, had there been some vegetables, and maybe more sauce, the dish could have been ok. As it was, it was just way too much beef - way too much of one flavor. For lunch that day I had the Guinness beef stew at the Guinness Storehouse and it was delicious. The Shack could learn something from that dish. Surprisingly, I saw many bowls of beef come out while I was eating. So, either everyone else was fooled by the menu like I was, or perhaps people liked it?? My friend got the filets of beef with pate on top. I am not a fan of pate, but she gave me some bites of her steak and it was delicious. Again, leading me to wonder if maybe I chose poorly. But, the Beef Ireland also seemed to be their signature dish. Given it to do over again, I would not return to the Shack. I found even common pub food in Dublin more satisfying. In fact, I had a toasted sandwich at a pub down the street later that night. read more

Been in a few times, never disappointed. Tonight I ordered the 'small plate' a crab cake appetiser with mixed greens, white wine mussels main, brown bread, and profiteroles for dessert. All for only 11€ friendly service as well! read more

We stopped in before our night out and we're so happy that we did. We had the mussels, cottage pie, and the chicken connemara. Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly. read more

Service was rude and unwelcoming on our first day in Dublin. We walked in with coffee we just purchased (we had been up for 36+ hours) and were asked to throw it out. Also, after we finished eating we asked for the check and were given a rude look that we didn't eat everything on the plates. The portions were huge and it was not necessary to comment on this. read more

Absolutely ok food, and really cosy for a rainy day too.

Agree with the other reviews posted here. Food is excellent, service top-notch and has a cozy ambiance. Even though the tables seem at first glance placed close together, there was still enough privacy to have good conversation without intrusion. I liked that the music was subdued but a nice backdrop as some of the other places we have visited have seemed to think that louder is better-not so when you are actually trying to converse. And they do have outdoor seating as well. Would definitely recommend and come back again on our next trip. read more

Great traditional Irish food along with other standard continental fare! They make a wicked fish and chips, and I thoroughly enjoyed the lamb shank and the cider mussels appetizer. The service is pleasant, albeit a bit slow because they're about a waiter shy of staffed up when the dining room is full, which, given its prime location, probably is just about always in the evening. The kitchen also isn't geared for quite as many tables at capacity, although they did a pretty fine job of getting food out if you aren't in a particular hurry. read more

Nice atmosphere and good service. Irish Mussels appetizer was very tasty. The fish and chips was fresh. I highly recommend the lamb shank!

Great Irish food, including the stew! Nice beer and wine selection. In the heart of Temple Bar.

Great food, quiet restaurant. We had the cottage pie which was fabulous. Also had mushrooms risotto which was creamy. Server was very social read more

Although we were warned to avoid places in Temple Bar ($$$) we went ahead and tried Shack. With the name and location, odds were against us but the place really came through. We opted for a couple chicken dishes in place of the standard Irish fish/stew offerings and both were very good. The curried chicken and basmati rice stole the show with great flavor, texture and spice. Staff was attentive and very friendly. It misses five stars due to the atmosphere, which was a little cramped, and it was too warm inside the restaurant causing a few people to walkout. Given heatwaves are a rarity in Ireland, most times it's probably not an issue. Definitely worth a visit when you are in Dublin. read more

Was in Dublin last weekend and this was the first dinner of our Ireland trip from the US. So glad we tried it. The fish and chips was fantastic. Super fresh and crispy but not oily or soggy at all. In fact most of the food we've had around the country over the last week has been great. Fish and chips here so much better than London for sure!!!! The salmon here was also deliciously fresh. Can't go wrong with the seafood here and large portions. Service was decent but I was a bit put off when asked if I wanted to leave tip on my bill. I felt that she only asked since I'm American and throughout the rest of my week here in Ireland no one else has asked me that!!!! This was a nice place with nice service but was not super fancy or anything that upscale. Food is worth going in for though. Went to the Queen of Tarts too and was disappointed by that place. read more

Great little intimate and traditional Irish restaurant. The tables are a little close together and the restaurant has loads of bric a brac but it all adds to the atmosphere. I had a lovely thick seafood chowder and my colleague had the fillet steak, both of which were deliciously filling. It's a little expensive, but to be expected for it's location in the heart of Temple Bar. read more

Stumbled across this place whilst in town shopping, was right beside Temple bar Pub so close to everything. There was four of us and we all got something different of the group tried the pleata bia which was really good value, I enjoyed the sausage and mash. Great spot to just pop in no fuss just good affordable food served with a smile on our visit! Will definitely be back. read more

visiting from the states! place had nice cozy ambience and great service. i liked my bacon and cabbage but the guys were not impressed with their steak casserole. read more