What a beautiful event!…read more i've noticed events like this creep up in popularity around Dublin and isn't it a richer place for it. I know it sounds cheesy, but it's nights like this that instill in you a pride in being Irish, and a pride in our past, present and future. Honestly there were some parts that gave me goosebumps, the type I get every now and again when I'm wandering around the city and realise that after eight years away, I can honestly say there is no place in the world I would rather live right now. It's hard to decide what the highlight is. I won't go into massive detail as those before have, but allow me to point out the bones of what makes this into such a gorgeous way to spend a Saturday; - The setting. Old Georgian wooden stairs that are worn down in the middle by hundreds of years of stepping on them, the old crumbling cornicing, the candle lit old antique tables. - The food. Each course was a perfect size, and the perfect representation of modern x traditional Irish cuisine. Quality ingredients, beautifully presented - The talks in between courses by food historian Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire. Funny, informative, nostalgic, and funny again. If you didn't pick up on it already, I would highly recommend this as a night out. For any age, those who live here and are visiting, those who grew up here and those that are now making Ireland their home.

This night was the ultimate night of magic and delicious food - I just had the best time ever here,…read moreand am still thinking about it now. It's a wonderful way of enjoying some Irish history, poetry and music with delicious food. I knew we were in for an amazing night from Emily C's review but I was still totally blown away. Sure, the building itself is a little old and run down, but once we were seated and enjoying the food and wine, that didn't matter. Our host for the evening was awesome, lots of banter and amazing stories. It was really captivating and enjoyable hearing him speak, since and recite poems between courses. Everything was linked back to the food which was just as amazing - traditional Irish scran but served up a bit fancier than normal. Kind of like if your Mum went to a class to learn how to plate her Sunday meals in a nice way? I really enjoyed the food and only the main needed more sauce but they happily delivered us some. Yum. What a fabulous evening, this was a beautiful way to experience Dublin in all its glory.

We got reservations, kinda last minute, but they were able to accommodate and even took us 30…read moreminutes early. We had average expectations going in on a Saturday night with some availability. We were pleasantly surprised. My wife's haddock with Irish chetter mash was one of her favorite meals, ever. She kept raving about the tender fish and rich flavors. I got the cod, with asparagus and capers, I like cod, but this was outstanding. The sear was spot on, and the fish was perfectly tender. Cod is easy to overcook, I was impressed. They had multiple affogato options, which was a fun twist for after dinner sweetness. Bread pudding with a side of port was a great ending to a great meal. The service was friendly and attentive. We never felt rushed, and they helped us understand their menu. By the time we left it was packed, we felt the luck of the Irish came through on an impromptu dinner in downtown Dublin.

This place was amazing. Came here with a party of 14 so we had a limited menu but everything was…read moregreat. The pace of service and how they paced the meal drops (1st, 2nd and 3rd course) was perfect. I started with the Warm Pigs on the green pressed ham hock and that was delicious. The crispy rosti paired wonderfully with the hock and I couldn't get enough of the cabbage! My entree was the best part though, Doyle's hand smoked haddock. Holy MOLY, this dish was so creamy and the fish was cooked to perfection. The onions were my favorite part as well as the poached milk. I finished off with the bread and butter pudding which was out of this world. They were very accommodating of my peanut and tree nut allergy as well. Highly recommend.

After a full day exploring the historic grounds of Trinity College, we crossed the street for…read moredinner at The Pig's Ear, a Michelin-recommended restaurant that reimagines traditional Irish cooking with creativity, refinement, and genuine respect for the country's culinary heritage. We began with one of the evening's standout dishes: A layer of finely seasoned beef tartare topped with a plump oyster. It was essentially surf and turf in an oyster shell. It may sound like an unlikely pairing, but the briny sweetness of the oysters and the rich, velvety tartare complemented each other perfectly. Warm Guinness bread served with creamy Irish butter followed--a simple offering elevated by exceptional ingredients and flawless execution. For our mains, we chose two classics that perfectly captured the restaurant's philosophy. The Dublin coddle transformed a humble working-class staple into an elegant, deeply satisfying dish without sacrificing its comforting soul, while the Barnsley lamb chop showcased outstanding Irish produce through expert preparation and an impeccable sauce. Chef Stephen McAllister has built a menu inspired by centuries of Irish cookbooks, folklore, and family recipes, elevating familiar dishes through modern technique rather than reinventing them beyond recognition. It's a thoughtful approach that honors tradition while delivering a dining experience worthy of its Michelin recommendation. The setting is equally charming. Housed in a historic Georgian townhouse overlooking Trinity College, The Pig's Ear feels intimate, welcoming, and effortlessly elegant. Warm wood finishes, leather banquettes, soft lighting, and whimsical pig-themed accents create an atmosphere that invites you to linger. We arrived just after 5:15 p.m. and were fortunate to be seated by the front windows, where we enjoyed views of the college grounds as the evening light settled over Dublin. As with many historic buildings, there are practical limitations. The restaurant is spread across multiple floors connected by steep staircases, making it inaccessible for wheelchair users. During my visit, the sink in the men's restroom was out of order, making handwashing difficult. It was a noticeable oversight in an otherwise polished dining experience. No restaurant is perfect, and the restroom issue should certainly be addressed. Still, the quality of the cooking, the warm hospitality, the beautiful setting, and the restaurant's heartfelt celebration of Irish culinary tradition far outweighed that minor inconvenience. I would happily return the next time I'm in Dublin--and perhaps tuck a small bottle of hand sanitizer into my pocket, just in case.

If you need a break from pub food and want a real meal in Dublin, I can't recommend The Pig's Ear…read moreenough. Easily the best meal I had in the city. The chicken pie was incredible. It is perfectly cooked with great texture, and the subtle curry spice added something really special without overpowering it. The cheesecake was also a highlight, not just for the flavor but for the presentation. For some reason, it comes in a glass jar tucked inside a paper bag. The wait staff were attentive, friendly, and made excellent recommendations. The whole place has a warm, classy atmosphere. This makes it ideal if you're looking for something more elevated while still feeling comfortable. Highly recommend.

The stars are mostly for the starters and desserts. Service was warm and friendly, the ambiance is…read morejust amazing, such a cute little space but decorated with lots of fun musician inspired aesthetics. It is a bit of a tight space but makes it such a unique and cozy space. For a set price, they have a menu (I assume it rotates based on what is sourced for the week or season?). We started with some olives, and some bread with duck butter "Navettes of bread/Achill Island Sea salt/duck butter". The duck butter was so good, I wanted to lick the serving container. I resorted to scraping as much out as I could. My starter was absolutely amazing. It was the "Foie gras crème/Brioche/apple/sauternes/grape". So delicious, I am still thinking about it. The main I had was the Skeaghanore duck breast. The sauce was amazing, however the duck was just ok. I think if it were sliced into smaller medallions, it would have been easier to eat. I struggled to cut it into bite sized pieces even though I was provided with a good knife. The 2 pieces were a hearty serving as well. It would be more palatable (I found it a bit tough) if it were presented with smaller cut medallion pieces (with crispy skin would be amazing!) I had tasted my friend's filet of prime Irish beef, and while it is a nice presentation, they both left their sides untouched. Overall, I feel like The Vintage Kitchen had a few hits and misses. Still fun spot to try out though! Desserts were amazing, we just were so full by then! The price at the time was €72 and although there were hits and misses, the portions served imho was worth the price.

Excellent meal here last night. Very small space, walked past it due to bar next door. On row of…read moremaybe 6-8 tables. Open kitchen so you can see what's happening. I had the couscous with prawns and the Asian beef. My ladyfriend has the goat cheese salad and the smoked salmon. Dessert was great as well. Service was attentive and helpful. Would return.

We had just arrived in Dublin and wanted to grab some lunch close to the hotel before check in…read moretime. After wandering around a bit and seeing McDonalds and Burger King and thinking NO. I don't eat there in the states and I'm not eating there here. We pulled up Yelp and found this place and I'm so glad we did. Our server was friendly and really sold me on the lunch special. The lunch special was a pulled pork sandwich on a brioche bun with a cup of soup of the day. It wasn't like the pulled pork we have in the states. It was more chunks of pork than strands. It was delicious and the soup was very good. The restaurant is upstairs and overlooking the street. They have wi-fi so I was able to get caught up on travel plans and such.

101 Talbot was wonderful! We were there the first night they reopened, and they weren't busy - I'm…read moreseriously wondering why local fans weren't counting down the minutes. My husband and I each had a starter, main, and shared a dessert. He had the soup (of the day? I can't remember), and I had the hummus. Soup was sweet potato and red pepper, he said it was great. Came with brown bread. The hummus was really yummy, came with pita and raw veggies to dip. For the mains, I had the chicken supreme and he had the fillet. Both of us ended up stuffed, but very happy. Neither of us had tried sticky toffee pudding before, so we ordered that for dessert. I'm glad we shared - it's VERY sweet. But we enjoyed it anyway. Highly recommend everyone flock this place now it's reopened. Quick note: the restaurant is upstairs, so the sign is pretty small and discreet, but they also had an A-frame out front when we were there.

The food was good but was pricey can find same quality for cheaper elsewhere. Would not eat here…read moreagain.

A really good selection of both small plates and full entries but don't go for that. Go for the…read moreAMAZING beer selection. It is literally a BOOK filled with dozens of different beers from around the world. Even though the restaurant was slammed we still got good service and some really good food.

This was a quick find and enjoyable. A fun place to relax for a bit in Temple Bat that is a bit…read morequieter and with good food and beer. We enjoyed our beer and apps with friendly service.

First day in Dublin, came in a bit exhausted. The staff had an incredible recommendations. Staff…read morewere super attentive and service was quick. Portion size is good for two people. Everyday, they offer decent price 2-3 course meals. Highly recommend for traditional Irish cuisine and generous dining experience.

I had a great day today which ended badly! sadly I went to…read morethis restaurant to treat myself to a solo late dinner fish/chips and off home, as I entered a security guard asked me in these exact words...WHAT DO YOU WANT? taken aback I replied a table for one. The security guy went on to say there are no tables even though the restaurant was almost empty, and this was around 6.30pm he asked me (the short white security guard who thinks he's john wick) to leave and I asked him why and he would not say, but I knew. I asked him again all I want is a table for one person, anyways, he stepped towards me and I had to shift my body posture (I am an ex boxer btw still active training and helping to train others) anyway, ego aside, he opened the door as I was just inside, and what few customers they had were watching a spectacle from nothing. outside I just walked away what's the point eh! I made a garda complaint who will be visiting the restaurant this evening so an official report is made and next steps are possible civil lawsuit I will know more once I have spoken to my lawyers. I called the restaurant for an explanation but none given, I implore people to BOYCOTT this racist establishment until they explain themselves, I will not have my day ruined my a little racist security guard and this will go further, I am also asking my friends to review this place to WARN PEOPLE OF COLOUR and to PERHAPS have a demonstration outside to see how they like being discriminated against. fair is fair. but endless negative reviews is a start. I guess they messed with the wrong black man from the UK. this is not the end of the matter by a long shot

WOW! You know how you can't keep your eyes open when you taste something truly amazing? It gives…read moreyou a moment to turn off the other senses and just savor the incredible flavors. But it usually only happens the first bite or two. Not with this schweinshaxe! Every juicy bite of this crunchy skinned, fall of the bone marvel sends your senses into ecstasy again and again. From the reviews, we were expecting nice, hearty good Eastern European, Baltic and Russian fare. ("Mainly Russian fare in nautical-themed eatery with ships' sails and rigging, plus porthole aquaria.) As a foodie with almost 50 countries visited, this schweinhaxe was probably in the Top 3 dishes I've ever had.

We went to Harbor Master for my husband's birthday. This restaurant was a nice surprise in that it…read morehad much seating than what we thought. We happen to be in Dublin the weekend of a big MMA fight so the bar area was loud but they seated us in a back seating area and it was less noisy. Ryan was our server. He was very good and extremely friendly. Although, they were busy, he took time to chat with us. The food and beverages were delicious. I had a limoncello spritzer cocktail and loved it! My husband had an old fashion. For an entree I chose the Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon. It was cooked perfectly. It was flaky, not dry at all. It practically melted in my mouth. It was served with fresh asparagus, potatoes and mushrooms topped with a beautifully done Bearnaise sauce. My husband chose the Slow Braised Lamb Shoulder and loved it. We both had red wine with dinner. After dinner we shared a plate of sticky coffee pudding with vanilla ice cream and finished our meal with a Bailey's Coffee for me and an Irish coffee for him. Overall, it was a wonderful evening! I recommend you try Harbour Master the next time are in Dublin.

Delicious food. Highly recommend the chicken goujons with slaw, chips and pepper sauce. Nice…read moreambiance Service below average -- waiter insisted to take drinks orders before taking our food orders -- but drinks arrived halfway through food? Waiter said he would bring sauces with the food. Then another waiter dropping off food asked if we wanted ketchup & mayonnaise. It was super quiet as noon on Sunday. No real excuse. Table sitting next to use had to give their order a second time because waiter lost it...& couldn't remember what they ordered. They arrived before us and got their food as we were leaving. Choice of sauces with wings. I had spicy butter which tasted like franks wing sauce. Blue cheese randomly €1 extra. Only 1/2 stick of celery with wings. Highly recommend the goujons with rainbow slaw and chips & pepper sauce...

If you're visiting Dublin and want to get a feel of Irish life where friends meet for a pint, where…read moreit's loud, and looking for some pub food, you need to come to Brannigans. Tonight was my first visit and I got the roast of the day which was roast beef. Coming from the US where portion sizes tend to be larger than your average European portion size, this even threw me for a loop. For €19.95 you get your protein, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and stuffing. Needless to say I couldn't finish it all but the food was so good. Service was busy as they were attending to their customers but if you needed anything they were quick when you got their attention. The servers were friendly as well.

We stopped her after walking Dublin for 9+ hours. A huge plus was a cold beer and cider when we sat…read moredown. The server was very nice and was efficient with everything we needed. The falafel wrap was shockingly good. The falafel was moist and not dry or flaky which can happen. The onion rings were also great. Shepherd's Pie was ok. But next time would order something else. Overall a good experience.