I was so so presently surprised by this restaurant I can't even say. I know Howth well and I imagined it was a touristy fish and chips but my husband was with me and he was hangry. The service from the moment we walked in was so welcoming. Helpful, funny. Place was beautifully decorated, immaculately clean. (That's my thing, beware dim lights) I ordered the clam chowder. I grew up on New England chowder and it's my comfort food. But their chowder, wow. Blew it away. So so so much delicious seafood cooked to perfection. I cool myself an I was trying to dissect the dish to duplicate. How do you get so much flavor without over cooking? Anyway, go go go. Make a reservation, we didn't but they accommodated us. Best meal I had in Ireland this year. read more

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Welcoming! Very nice wine selection. Fish and chips outstanding. Dessert was yummy - sticky toffee.

The service here was warm and welcoming. We arrived at the time when most restaurants were getting ready for closing, but The Brass Monkey ushered us in and gave us a table right by the windows. The deluxe chowder hit the spot and was very filling. A spot not to be missed! read more

Sea bass was wonderful. Friendly staff and nice environment! There are no "bars" in Howth due to the liquor licensing but they have full bar service with a menu item! Irish coffee and sticky toffee pudding was delicious for dessert! read more

The food here was incredible. Located on the pier. Some of the best, freshest oysters I've ever had. 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. read more

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Ambience. A Service. A Food. 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!!! read more

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It was great food served by a friendly staff very quickly. A great experience on the wharf. read more

The Brass Monkey - Fish and Chips were delicious! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Howth, D

The waitress was friendly, the seating wasn't bad, the taste of the food was ok, mediocre, definitely over priced. However, I suffered food poisoning symptoms after dining here. I had dinner on 5-5-2024, where we ate the lobster, shrimp and crab wontons (€13) and fish and chips (€20). After dining, the next morning I got food poisoning symptoms and 2 days later and I'm still suffering from the food poisoning symptoms. I do not recommend read more

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Amazing tortellini! Great sangria and wonderful service! We chanced upon this place in Howth. Wow! I want to come back!

Wow... took a taxi from Clontarff Castle for dinner and to experience Howth. Originally planned on splitting the fish and chips, but ultimately we each chose an entree. My husband and the fish pie, which arrived steamy, creamy and fishy in the best way. I ordered the butternut squash tortellini, which was homemade and possibly one of the best dishes I've had in my life, with flavorful oil, firm pasta and creamy sweet filling. Service was fast and friendly, and while the harbour was dark and drizzly, we enjoyed our venture out from Dublin. I have a thing for mushy peas, and those were also fantastic! Don't miss this gem! read more

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After a long cliff walk, made only longer by a few missed turns, we were so ready for food when we made it back into town. Thankfully, we were able to snag one of the last outdoor seats at The Brass Monkey. The white sangria was fine - refreshing, but needed a bit more flavor. The food was great! I enjoyed the shellfish tasting platter, which came with a bit of everything. The prawn ravioli was by far my favorite - and had me wishing I had ordered that as an entree! My husband opted for pasta and added shrimp, and enjoyed it overall. Great spot for people watching and very personable servers! read more

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Popped into The Brass Monkey for dinner with a mate, The place itself has a grand atmosphere, kinda cozy and lively at the same time. The staff were sound, no complaints there, and we didn't have to wait too long for a seat which was nice. We ordered the seafood platter (lobster, shrimp, and crab wontons) and a classic fish and chips. Look, the food looked decent and came out hot, but the taste didn't really match the price tag. Bit on the bland side if I'm honest, and definitely felt overpriced for what we got. Now here's where it gets a bit dodgy the next morning, I wasn't feeling too well. Stomach was turning, cramps, and just that classic food poisoning vibe. It hung around for a day or two, so not exactly the experience you'd hope for after a €30+ meal. Not saying 100% it was the food, but the timing does make you think. Lovely staff, handy location, but food-wise..... meh. Wouldn't be rushing back read more

The fish and chips were perfect for a day after hiking! Such a warm welcoming place and the service was great. I enjoyed there lager as well. I will definitely be back in the future! Thanks Brass Monkey! read more

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Great food! Kind service and wonderful environs. Deep fried Brie and the seafood sampler platter were delicious

This place was absolutely amazing. Fresh fish, chowder with clams, fish and mussels. It was really delightful and delicious. This place deserves 5 stars!!! read more

Stopped in after walking the cliff trail. It was packed in the middle of the day, but I quickly got a table. The chowder came out hot and smooth. It was a large bowl. The seafood tasting player was great as well. The calamari and scallop were the best bites! While I didn't have dessert, others were and it looked great. Good service and a clean toilet as well. read more

The Brass Monkey - Sweet potato and clam chowder and slice of bread. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Howth, D

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Absolutely fantastic. We ordered the seafood chowder, spicy prawns, and seafood dumplings. This was a winner all around. Service was great. There really is no reason not to eat here. read more

Enjoyed the beet and goat cheese salad - waitress said it was a side salad - far from it - huge salad and very tasty- also enjoyed the pasta. Would definitely eat here again! read more

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The Brass Money is a mostly seafood restaurant on the pier in Howth. Great location, great atmosphere, nice decor and bar, delicious food and great service. Recommend!! read more

We had lunch here while visiting Howth. We sat outside and I had the seafood chowder. Great food and service. read more

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this place was so good and we loved that there were small and large meal options available. very well priced and service was friendly read more

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During a day trip to Howth, we stepped in for dinner before heading back into the city. We were there to hike Howth Head so I'll admit we were a little dressed down for dinner, but they still happily sat us. We shared a small calamari and the seafood chowder to start and while both were delicious, the chowder was out of this world! Maybe I'm used to thick, heavy American chowder, but this chowder was so light and fresh. I could've been perfectly happily with a big bowl of it, which I was shocked to see it didn't come in an entree size. Had it come in a larger size, I probably would've just ordered that for my main entree. But I'm kind of glad it didn't because I ordered the salmon that was the special of the week. It came with samphire, potatoes and a creamy chorizo sauce. Oh my gosh it was amazing! I had never had samphire before and let me tell you it's my new favorite veggie. I love capers and it reminded me of the freshness and snap of a string bean with the delicious brine of a caper. My boyfriend got the halibut that was the special of the week. To be honest with you, I can't remember what was on his halibut, I was too entranced by my own meal. I did try his and it was really good as well and he seemed happy. I can't praise Brass Monkey enough, from the service to the ambiance to the food. I'm only sad it's 4,000 miles away from me, lol Guess I'll have to figure out a way to recreate our meal here in the States until next time! read more

The Brass Monkey - Seafood chowder and calamari - Fish & Chips Near Me - Howth, D

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Love this place! Delicious food and great service! The seafood chowder is amazing. This is a definite stop in Howth.

The Brass Monkey is great for tapas and drinks. They also offer lunch and dinner but the variety of tapas are fun to share. Prices are reasonable and the service is fantastic. Outside seating is available and recommended on a beautiful day. This is a busy restaurant so make a reservation. Their chowder is amazing!!! We tried the scallops, oysters, bruschetta and calamari. The oysters are ordered in sets of 6 or 12. They are shucked to order and very fresh. The seafood platter was huge and is meant for two but there is enough for more people to join in. The bruschetta was made with fresh tomatoes, basil and red onion. It was served on a garlic sourdough bread. The calamari was very tender and cooked perfectly. read more

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Everything was really good! Had the steak, baked potatoe, and homemade bread. Oh and desert too. Had the warm chocolate cake fudge or something. Really good!!!! read more

One of the best restaurants in our 2 week visit to Ireland. The seafood chowder is unbelievable- chunks of fresh fish, seafood, the best broth. Service was perfect! No wait. Very friendly. The ambiance is great- our table was far away from others allowing easy conversation. Great location in Howth. read more

Just went for lunch and got the homemade prawn tortellini. It was the best thing I've had my entire time in Ireland. Get the large plate; it's worth it. Also, service was great, very friendly and personable. I would absolutely go back to try some of the other items too, like the cod, but cannot stress enough how good the tortellini was. read more

I made a special trip from Dublin city centre to try this restaurant. I was not disappointed! The calamari was fresh and cooked to perfection. Not chewy, very tender. The fish was fresh and tender. Service was amazing despite the place being full and a line waiting, even providing a good knowledge for pairing wines. The restaurant makes everything in their own kitchen, including the tartar sauce. I highly recommend! read more

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I am an American sushi chef from California, and this seafood wine bar satisfied our craving for sea food. Any seafood restaurant has to have a source of fresh fish. And this place sits right on the doc! The fishing village has fisherman that bring in fresh catches to this place! So the taste is amazing! The place is well decorated with a warm Christmassy feeling! We ordered the Trio ( pork belly, crab for an appetizer) and the seafood platter which had a variety of fresh fish baked, broiled in a tin foil. The staff is also so warm and friendly with that Irish hospitality so let them know what you need. read more

Howth is one of my favorite places to get seafood, and I knew that people really liked the Brass Monkey, but I had somehow never had food here? I came here with some friends, and it happened to be sunny, so we decided to try these nice little tables outside. Given that I come from a sunny place, I am a sucker for outdoor seating. We had the five mile goat cheese starter, which was really good. For mains, we had the seafood platter and the grilled salmon. The service was excellent, the waiter friendly, and the food was delicious. Only if it was always possible to sit outside, because this is where the charm of this place lies! read more

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Woop! Found an outdoor seat on a sunny saturday afternoon. Service was a bit off. No-one came outside for quite a while to hand us a menu (grabbed one myself eventually) or take our order, so I had to go inside to ask for service. It wasn't very busy, so I never quite understand how this can happen. When it's sunny....check your terrace, there are bound to be some hungry customers sitting out there! We ordered the Delux Homemade Chowder. A comforting bowl arrived filled with vegetables, salmon, cod, smoked haddock, mussels prawns, scallops and crab meat. Super creamy, and I couldn't finish as it was super filling. read more

The Brass Monkey - Deluxe seafood chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Howth, D

It was great food...when they remembered it. My mother deemed the fish and chips "the greatest" she had ever tasted. I would have to agree, however, my seafood chowder never came. After I reminded them this, they proceeded to bring me the wrong soup. After a long wait I told the staff to not bring out the chowder as I grew tired of waiting. Great food! Decent service! Illiterate staff. read more

Fresh fish - there's nothing like it. On a wet, dreary day, go to the Brass Monkey to cheer yourself up. I had one of the daily specials - fish pie. The puff pastry on top was fantastic and flaky. The fish pie was delightful read more

The Brass Monkey - Fish pie - one of the specials of the day. Definitely special!!! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Howth, D

UNBELIEVABLE. I stumbled into this place FIVE years ago and remembered that this was one of the best seafood meals I have ever had. We ended up at this place on "super tuesday", where the entire A LA Cart menu is HALF OFF... We ordered the most fantastic lunch: their homemade chowder, mussels, fish and chips, grilled hake, smokies AND the berry dessert. Every single thing was fantastic. I am still dreaming about all of the food we consumed... The customer service was also unparalleled. They told us we could sit in the window seat if we vacated by 330, they had a reservation coming in. We had MORE than enough time to enjoy our lunch, but after two bottles of wine and a trillion food orders, we were pressing for time. They approached us and told us we could stay as long as we want, and they were going to reseat their reservation at a different table. I loved the staff as much as the food. read more

I had such a crave for seafood... I Swear to God! And we passed the Brass Monkey! And said to myself "I've been here!, long time ago when I was young and ignorant..." Let's go! I got the goats cheese as starter, had uhmm!! Beautiful texture and came with sweet nuts on top, beetroot sauce, salad and two little pieces of sweet pilled pears. It all sound too sweet but the mixture and the contrast of those flavours were like a bomb in my mouth! Delicious!!! Then I tried the seafood platter... And wow! I was the happiest woman in the world. I've had never tried ray before, I didn't find much flavour but was ok! It also came with salmon, white fish, squid, salad, fries... As I've I said before, It would have been easier if I had 3 stomachs like the cow... Couldn't finish but The plate had to go... And I was crying... But happy because I really enjoyed my time! The place is not huge but it's comfortable, and the staff is very friendly. Next time I'll definitely try desert!!! Can't wait!!! read more

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Amazing food and also very cosy and red :) Good place to crash after the winter walk on the bay Also children friendly - on the arrival they gave our kids activity books, to keep them busy read more

Probably the best place in Howth for a great sit down seafood experience. The stew was unforgettable. We had the special for our main course which was broiled salmon, broiled cod, with fried cod, calamari, and chips. It was a meal for two and then some. It may be hard to get in if you do not have a reservation but well worth making one if you a e in town. read more

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I often eat in Howth but hadn't made it to the Brass Monkey yet but now I think it will be a regular! We arrived very late on a Sunday evening and even though the kitchen had more or less closed the waitress accommodated us with a nice table and some options we could have. The decor is lovely with fairy lights all over the windows and a relaxed atmosphere. I can't fault the service- attentive, kind and fast! We had calamari to start and probably the best calamari I've had in ages! My partner and I both had the cod special (€22) which was served with baby potatoes, veg, pine nuts and a lovely sauce, very fresh. The cost of the wine did bump the overall cost of the bill a bit but it was a lovely treat. Overall it seems to have a great menu with fish taking the bulk space and even on a Sunday night the place was buzzing. Looking forward to going back! read more

I am so happy to enjoy 2 soups and an order of fish & chips in this seaside town. The potato-leek had a interesting flavor that I am hard pressed to describe but I truly liked it. I saved room for the award winning deluxe seafood chowder. Totally a smart move. It was yumolah! I think I'll package the fish & chips for my later. read more

The Brass Monkey - Potato-leek soup & Irish soda bread. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Howth, D

Very nicely prepared food. Crowded but tasty. Had the fish pie. So light and flakey!!! read more

The Brass Monkey - No draft beer is allowed in the pier so water is the only draft. Nice selection of beer and some wine. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Howth, D