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.

Yelp review the best seafood, doesn't disappoint me. This place is in temple bar area just very…read moresmall place only have 4 tables and a bar along the way can sit 6. You will need to come at the right time to get seats or you just have to wait. Bigger than 4 people group will not be able to sit together. They have a really good selection of oysters and do come between 5-6pm to enjoy 1€ off all oysters happy hour. I'm not an oyster fan, but I tried their torched oyster, they taste amazing. The oysters were displayed on a bed of seaweed. And they brought to your table and explain to you all the ingredients then torch in front of you. I love all the combinations to max the flavor. I wanted to try the Dublin shrimp but unfortunately they ran out, I was told usually ran out at lunch. So I ordered crab on toast, really big size crab meat with cucumber on a yellow crab paste. Seafood linguine was do yummy. It came with a lot of local baby mussels and some shrimps. Cooked in wine and garlic sauce.

We stepped in for a quick round of oysters before dinner on Sunday, around 5:30pm, no wait. The…read morespace is small, maybe 10-15 seats, but it's got personality! And a wall of paper towels that customers from all around the world have written messages on -- love that. We got the oyster sampler, which is a perfect pre-dinner snack size for two. It comes with four different kinds of oysters, two each, eight total. The waitress explained the taste profiles of each type: one was salty, one was mineral-y, another creamy. I thought the creamy oysters took the cake. Pro tip: come during Happy Hour and get a euro off each oyster!

Food 8/10 Service 6/10…read moreAmbiance 8/20 Overall 7/10 They had really good oysters, which is what we came for truly enjoyed them. The beverages we received were ok. We got mixed cocktails, but nothing to write home about. The service was made. They seem to be very distracted and into their drama within. Really enjoyed the ambience and the seating we were able to get.

First things first - amazing service. The staff is so…read morelovely. I would recommend this place based on this alone, but luckily I don't have to, because the food is also wonderful! We ordered a few things, but our favorites were the oysters (tasted so fresh) and the prawns (so many and so delicious). The inside of the restaurant is small, but they do have patio seating on both sides of the entrance. Would I return on my next visit? Yes! And you should visit, too!

Was excited to find and try this place! Wasn't until we tried to find it and couldn't that we…read morefigured out it has closed permanently. Disappointing!

Wow. Wow. Wow. Balanced, nuanced, fresh, and playful. Tight, on point menu with each selection…read moreoffering a different angle on all things pescetarian. From fresh lobster harvested by the owner from Northern Ireland, to the steamed mussels, or seafood chowder, you're in for a real treat. We ordered the platter for two at a reasonable €19, and a bowl of heaven (chowder) at €7.50. Everything was prepared and presented to perfection. Their only competitor I've found in my travels is 167 Raw in Charleston, SC, USA. So, I think they're safe. In the mood for casual seafood offered without pretense nor apology? Give this place a whirl. Go here.

Elegant interior. Good seat spacing…read more Oysters seemed fresh. Recommend the mussels appetizer - many small but tasty mussels. Monk fish was so so- a bit tough. Sea bass was delicious. Food experience good however service was lacking. Waiter had too many tables. Would have expected for a restaurant like this to have better. I would not go back just based on the terrible service.

I am gluten-free (GF) and I don't drink alcohol, so restaurants have become less and less fun since…read moreneeding to go GF. But, I had a great GF meal at Sole! They brought me out gluten free bread, then I had the burrata salad, sole and vegan GF mousse. Also had a non-alcoholic passiontini, which was a tropical mocktail that went great with the fish. Glad we went here! Our taxi driver recommended it and it was a great meal + great atmosphere. Service at the bar was 2/5, but that's what you get when you sit at the bar. Bartender was great tho!

Delicious fish and great cocktails! The outdoor seating is super cute and the indoor bar has some…read moregreat atmosphere. We got the smoked haddock salad and the sea bass entree and were blown away by how tasty both were. We also got complimentary chips for the table. The spring spritz cocktail was super refreshing, I would get it again!

They had a sole special for 28 euro the night I went. They were pleasant and had interesting ciders…read moreon tap and in bottle. They had a Swedish hard cider called Alska that was strawberry and lime. Some of the best cider I've had! They have half and full pints. The sole was some of the absolute best fish and polenta I have tasted in a while. They paired it with a creamy gravy that went well with the fresh salsa they garnished it with. It was a very large portion, but too good to leave behind. There was also live music and it was a calm environment with some really cool stuff on the wall. Met a cool Canadian while I was visiting also! Cheers!

Matt the Thresher is a seafood restaurant known for its fresh, locally sourced Irish cuisine and…read morelively atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the city center, just a few block from our hotel near St. Stephens Green. The 4 of us previously made reservations. It was a great meal and among the best we enjoyed during our 2 week stay in various parts of Ireland. Our waitress was great, particularly when she explained the Shrimp Scampi in Ireland was breaded. We had a nice table, with a nice view of the bar and the room, and fun energy. Here's what we ordered: - Matt's Seafood Linguine (Eric) - Turbot (Gayle) - Halibut (Fern) - Porchetta (Don) We ordered a bottle of white wine for the table (Gavi Di Gavi), which Fern had heard good things about. We were not disappointed as it went well with everything (including the pork) and was enough wine for how we often drink at dinner. We finished off with 2 orders (for sharing) of Warm Chocolate Fondant. Full and happy, we ventured back into the night and to our nice hotel.

My daughter has a severe mustard allergy and she told the staff 4 times how severe this allergy…read morewas! We had a large group last night of 18 made up of two tables in a private area. They brought her a salad with dressing that included mustard, and she had an immediate reaction which obviously ruined the rest of her evening. Luckily the allergy responded to two extra strength Benadryl instead of the use of her EpiPen. The manager apologized, but mentioned that they got the other two courses right and had no excuse for the salad. They didn't behave in the way of how severe this allergy is. Disappointing and dangerous!

We had such a great experience at Boxty House! The food was absolutely delicious, and the boxty…read morefries were a standout--crispy, flavorful, and definitely one of our favorite things we ordered. Everything we had was so good and made for a really memorable meal. The service was exceptional as well. Our server was so friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and really made the experience even better. If you're visiting Dublin and looking for delicious, traditional Irish food in a fun and welcoming atmosphere, I definitely recommend Boxty House!

Had a solid dinner experience at the Boxty House tonight; in and out in an hour and we didn't feel…read morerushed. It was not too loud in our seats by the window where we could watch the action in Temple Bar. Boxty - think of a potato version of a crepe (a little thicker) - Gaelic boxty - 4/5 solid offering with a generous portion of steak on top of the boxty and with mushrooms and mushroom sauce - Chicken boxty - 4/5 chicken breast wrapped in boxty with a roasted red pepper on top and slice of chorizo (I didn't care much for the chorizo but my partner happily ate it) with tasty sauce with cooked chopped onions - concannon - 4/5 basically mashed potatoes on top of a little bit of cooked kale (said cabbage too but I didn't see it) - green beans with lemon and goat cheese - 4/5, tangy lemon forward I know people say this is touristy and that is likely since it is in Temple Bar and I don't see why that's a problem! Definitely worth trying when you're in the area.

I was in Dublin for a couple of nights after a wonderful cruise around Scotland. While on a walking…read moretour, the tour guide recommended this place. Two friends joined me later for dinner. The place was packed. We enjoyed our dinner (I had the Beef & Guinness Stew along with a glass of red wine) while listening to live music. The only downside for us is that the waiter wouldn't give separate checks.

I understand the hype this is definitely a popular spot in the Temple Bar area. Several tourists…read morerecommended it to us, so we decided to give it a try. They had a live band playing inside, but there wasn't any seating available, so we sat outside. Thankfully, it was sunny, dry, and in the low 70s, which made for a pleasant afternoon. The ordering process was interesting--you order at the bar and let them know which seating area you'll be using. As for the food, it was pretty traditional bar fare, so I'm not really sure what I expected. I wasn't disappointed, but I wasn't blown away either. I went with the bangers and mash, which was decent, although I found the gravy to be a little on the sweet side. The prices were slightly higher than most of the other places we visited in Dublin, but still felt fair given the location and atmosphere.

Not that I have much experience, but this was definitely the best fish and chips that I've ever…read morehad. Honestly, everything about this shop just seemed cool, inviting, and that you were a part of something bigger than tradition. You can get fish and chips from a lot of places in Ireland, but this place and their employees really seem like they care about making the best product. You do have to make reservations as this place is popular and very small. I believe they have six counter spots and maybe eight back counter spots. If you are a bit bigger or have trouble sitting on stools, this place may be a challenge for you, but I highly recommend giving it a go. Along with four plates of fish and chips for our family, (we chose Plaice as it's a fish that we are not able to get where we live) we also got some appetizers, the dressed crab on toast and the smoked haddock croquettes, both of which were absolutely fantastic. I'm not an expert on fish and chips but I can say that what we had here was incredibly flavorful, very light, and not greasy. Usually after eating fish and chips I need a 4-hour nap but after eating these fish and chips, though very filling, I was still able to go about my sightseeing duties for hours on end. As I said before, the staff here seem very keen on doing a good job but are also very personable and knowledgeable. Sitting at the main bar top, we were able to talk to the two that were working and honestly had a lot of laughs and great conversation which really made our experience quite pleasurable. I don't know if it's the best fish and chips in Dublin or the most traditional fish and chips in Dublin, but it's the best fish and chips that I've ever had.

Nice ambience and cosy. The fish was excellent but the accompanying chips were mediocre and not…read morevery good. 1/5 for the quality of chips. There are better establishments offering good quality fish & chips especially at this pricing I'd expect better.