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    The Ivy

    3.4 (59 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Veggie stir fry
    Jim B.

    We loved our lunch at The Ivy. A colorful elegant bar and dining room with a great menu. The wait staff are professionally dressed and exceedingly polite. Great people watching with mostly ladies who lunch. Our food was delicious and beautifully presented.

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    Tari O.

    Very beautiful interior for a nice meal. We stopped by for lunch and checked out their price fixe menu. For €29 you get a starter and an entree. I ordered the duck salad and the sea bass. Both were delicious. We also enjoyed the house white that is €7 with lunch. Delicious bread as well. Everyone was very friendly. We didn't make a reservation but they recommend you do so.

    Sara G.

    The Ivy Dawson Street, Dublin's first international brasserie from The Ivy Collection, is a visual masterpiece. Located just south of Trinity College, this establishment is bright and stylish that can only be described as an explosion of color. The rainbow definitely threw up here. Ha! During our visit, we began with the Tuna Sashimi Tacos. The tuna was exceptionally fresh and vibrant--probably the brightest tuna I've ever seen. Each bite was a melt-in-your-mouth bite. For the main course, we chose the Monkfish and Prawn Curry. This dish featured Keralan curry with jasmine rice, shaved coconut, coriander, and sweet potato crisps. Delish. Loved this lunch!

    Terra S.

    I came here because another restaurant that my friend recommended was way too full and they suggested this one. Thank goodness they did because not only was it a great place to eat (the place was packed) but the service was really good for Dublin as the waitress kept checking in on me. I ordered the fish and chips, which I know, how typical, but they had the best presentation of fish of chips in Dublin that I personally experienced, and everything tasted amazing as well. I got to sit downstairs in an area that was more private and quiet which I liked as well so don't be afraid to ask for that. Really amazing place!

    Burrata salad.
    Elizabeth S.

    I agree with other reviewers that the order of strengths of the Ivy are, decor/ surroundings, service and food, in that order. I was there with a group, and we'd placed our orders in advance of our trip. There was definitely some miscommunications around this, and so our group leader had to go through the entire list with the servers to ensure folks got what they ordered. Even with that, people were served erratically -- some folks at a table got their food before others, some tables got served before other tables. The appetizers were good; I had the burrata over tomato salad. Then I ordered steak medium well; it came back medium to medium rare, and I had to ask to have it cooked more, which they took care of. The meat was fine, nothing to rave about. Dessert was mediocre -- we had an apple tart with a scoop of ice cream. Took a bite or two of the tart, but didn't feel it was good enough to finish. I've read reviews from others who raved about the Ivy, but there wasn't enough positives around my meal or what my friends had for me to consider returning.

    Adult pancakes, came with a small side of berries and yogurt
    Nora M.

    The atmosphere was great, the food was tasty but everything arrived room temperature. We had the oat latte, black coffee, vegetarian Benedict, lobster Benedict, and pancakes. The latter was not that good, the black coffee was ok. The food again, tasty but arrived cold. The service was ok. For the atmosphere, I would go back again, not sure if anything else draws me back here.

    Sausage
    Melissa L.

    The IVY is a must when in Dublin if your looking for something a little trendier and shall I say Instagram worthy? The ivy didn't disappoint it's such a gorgeous restaurant, bar, and I actually took photos of the bathroom. Think I'm kidding? Really go look and you'll thank me later. Service: the hostesses were very friendly and bubbly. We had an early breakfast reservation and I'm really glad we were smart enough to do so. The breakfast tables started to fill up pretty quick after we had gotten there. This is definitely the kind of spot where you should always make a reservation. Anyways, our server was efficient and on top of things - our drinks were always filled and food came out quick. She was a little hard to snag at the end to get our check but like I said they did start to get busy. It was breakfast so I passed on a cocktail and had the shakerato which was the most fantastic vanilla espresso chilled in a martini glass. I could have drank 5 of those, that drink is one of the best coffee non alcohol drinks I've ever tried. But if your craving an AM cocktail the table next to us had bloody Mary's that looked out of this world. The food for breakfast was more a 4/5. I had simple scrambled eggs on toast and a side of sausage. The breakfast sausage had a good kick of spice and were tasty. The scrambled eggs were a little overdone for my taste but presentation was beautiful. I really want to come back for lunch/dinner as that's a good looking menu. The ivy might be a tad overrated in the food department but I'm a sucker for a fancy drink and a beautiful aesthetic. Beautiful for a girls brunch or cool enough for a date night. Id definitely be back when in Dublin.

    Seafood pot pie
    Claudia P.

    The service here was pretty good. However, if your dining here you're definitely going for the atmosphere and ambience, not the food. Our waitress was super nice. We had made reservations ahead of time which I definitely recommend if you're going to try this place as it seemed impossible to go to last minute. The service was quick, just the food was very average. It's a little pricier so I wouldn't come back again unless the food was amazing but I will say the entire interior was beautifully decorated. I would definitely go back for drinks or something small but I don't think I'd go again with how much other good food you can get in the area for that price point.

    Mozzarella and courgette salad
    Lloyd M.

    A mixed experience. Started with the mozzarella salad and it was great. Lots of cheese,good flavors and the right amount of courgette. Disappointed in the Korean chicken main, did not taste special at all. Little flavor, Noy bad but something you'd expect at a fast casual chain. Service was also disappointing but that's probably more due to Covid than the restaurant, very long wait for dessert menu, sometimes large gaps in overall attentiveness.

    David F.

    So, as a special treat. I overcame my aversion to their infamous policy on tipping and came here for breakfast. Service was swift and professional. The room of course is fantastic. Opulence at every turn. My full Irish was perfect and my companion's pancakes were deemed excellent too. My latte wasn't hot enough but that's a common enough problem. I ordered an espresso instead which was just the business. My oh had something called an espresso shakeratu which looked suspiciously like an espresso martini at 10.30 in the morning. Pretty good

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    Bartenders ignore a single person. Not friendly in a friendly city. Otherwise stylish and upscale.

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    A very nice atmosphere. The food was good as well as the service. Make note of the service charge on the bill

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    Platform 61

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    4.5(36 reviews)
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    On our last day in Dublin, we had an early dinner at Platform 61, which we discovered through Yelp…read more-- so not quite a best-kept secret, but certainly a terrific hangout on South William Street. Usually, the dining room comprises an underground hideaway that is quite sleek and intimate. However, due to the lockdown measures, we had to do outdoor seating directly on William Street while we were there. The experience was still beautiful, thanks to the surrounding scenery. The cocktails were grand between the P61 Signature Cocktail and the Hugo -- both prosecco-based cocktails. The former was delicious between the peach puree and prosecco, while the latter was a little more tart with the elderflower cordial. For dinner, we kicked things off with gluten-free bread with a trio of dips that were quite tasty. The Tortellini I ordered was exquisite and scrumptious with how it was prepared between the goat cheese, asparagus, red onion, wilted spinach, cream sauce, and bacon. I applauded this lovely dish with the last bite. I devoured the warm almond flour brownie for dessert, served with chocolate sauce and gelato, which my wife could also enjoy since the dish was gluten-free. Overall, Platform 61 was a great way to conclude our second Irish journey. We will return, especially to enjoy the underground dining area.

    If you are visiting Dublin or new to the area, Platform 61 is a MUST! Our entire group absolutely…read moreloved everything we ordered (gnocchi, pesto pasta, risotto, cheese board, pork belly) and everyone agreed it was some of the best food we had on the entire trip! The ambiance is very nice as well, romantic but also good for a fun night out with friends. 10/10 recommend adding this to your itinerary for dinner!

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    4.1(40 reviews)
    0.1 kmSouth Inner City
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    What a wonderful surprise! This was my first trip to Dublin from the USA and a local suggested La…read moreCava for dinner. My first thought was "who comes to Dublin to go to a wine bar?" but my first thought was totally wrong. I absolutely loved La Cava! It's such a cozy intimate restaurant. It gave me lots of West Village (NYC) vibes. Be careful when looking for the restaurant because you can walk right by it, It's a little place right off of Grafton St. It's also located downstairs! Such a hidden gem! We did the 3-course pre-fixe. The burrata was amazing, so fresh! The service was excellent. You were given plenty of time to enjoy your food without being rushed for the next course. The duck was perfect, and the lamb was delicious. For the dessert, the creme brulee was grand. I can't think of a single bad thing to say about this restaurant. The prices were reasonable! I highly recommend having dinner here if you're in Dublin. Note, the restaurant is small, so you'll be sitting very close to other people. Personally, this didn't bother me, but some people might not love that. But be aware, that they don't accept AMEX!

    Living in the USA I travel to Dublin as often as I can. Hadn't been here in several years because…read moreof Covid. I'm happy to say that LaCave is still as amazing as ever!! I was by myself so I sat at the bar. Just a few seats and quite cozy. Perfect!! Had the pleasure of Jon taking care of me. Started with a sparkling rose' while looking at the menu. Decided on the 2 course Prix Fixe. Chose the mussels and then the fish duo. Of course had to have wine. I honestly can't get enough of this place. Can't wait to return!!

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