This is an great restaurant in the heart of Blackrock. They do lunch specials everyday including a…read morehouse speciality, a Blackened Cajun Chicken Breast which is amazing. The staff are top notch and the service is wonderful. They also do brunch on weekends with some lovely cocktails, well worth stopping in for.

Sometimes you just need to rave about good places and I am happy to rave about Rage. A little gem…read morewhich is gradually growing it's reputation. Nestled between barber shows and beauty salons Rage put the old main Street of Blackrock back on the map with a selection of other spots opening up alongside it. I think it deserves 5 stars for no other reason than they always welcome you with a smile and give you a welcome as if you were thier first ever customer. The food is fantastic and portions are more than you probably need but you can't help yourself, as you reach for that last chip. The menu has something for everyone and I brought some of the most fussy eaters there and they left happy and raving about the place. The nachos and chicken tenders are probably my two favourite dishes, though they are both starters I am sure if you ask for a mains portion they will accommodate you. I don't think many people know, but they also offer a take out service once you are willing to collect and I am more than happy to do the food run in this case. It still has some areas to polish and give it that final shine but that is also part of the appeal of this little gem.

We chose this location because of the previous reviews on Yelp; our decision is one that I…read moredefinitely do not regret! I ordered the Penne Carbonara - the absolute best I've ever had, and I've had some of the best New York and other areas have to offer. The service is phenomenal, and the food came out relatively fast. The dining environment is comparable to a lodge house with exposed rafters and couches to compliment the comfortable seating arrangements. Kind staff and great prices; highly recommend.

Just to add to the two previous reviews that there is a lovely snug bar on the premises. The…read moreWishing Well has taken most of the regulars that previously drank in the Playwright (RIP - now TGIs). Good for the sport of a Saturday, we attended a great midweek pub quiz there a couple of months ago. Solid, suburban and unspectacular. Not the place that you would actively seek out, it is however somewhere that you are glad that you came to once you get there.

Marvelous find in Blackrock. Prefer over other restaurants I have tried over the years…read more Recent addition to Blackrock. Focus is seafood, steaks, and interesting salads and soups Lunch for 8 was €125 including service charge but no alcohol. Various value menu items also offered, as well as early bird specials Bright, cheery and modern. Will most definitely return

Great dinner spot in Blackrock! Came here with my friend on a Tuesday night - not super busy but…read morethere were a lot of girl groups there for some reason. Waiter was super friendly. Ordered the calamari to start - yummo and got the Salmon for my main. My friend got fish and chips. We both enjoyed our food. Got the creme brule for dessert which was also nice. It was randomly served with a shortbread cookie which didn't really go, but I still enjoyed it!

Located in the residential streets of Booterstown, the Old Punch Bowl is quintessential Dublin pub:…read morecharming, historic, and full of character. The exterior has that classic brick-and-wood look you'd expect, hinting at a cozy, timeless space inside. Once you step in, low ceilings, vintage décor, and warm wood tones create a welcoming, traditional pub atmosphere, as football matches play on TV screens overhead, and the fireplace crackles in the corner. It's lively but not overwhelming, with chatter and music that feel proper for drinks and casual dining. At 8:30pm on a Friday night, our party of ten wanted a traditional Irish pub dinner (our first in the country). The pub was about ¾ full, but with some clever table rearrangement from the flexible waitstaff, we were able to be immediately seated. The menu is classic pub fare (fried appetizers and hearty entrees) - food and drinks aren't cheap by American standards, but given the ambiance, it hits the expected value. I ordered their Beef & Guinness Pie (€23.50), which is a hearty beef stew topped with a flaky piece of puff pastry. The dish comes with fries, though they were more than willing to substitute a salad at no additional cost; the salad tasted fresh, although I think it had a bit too much mayonnaise. The stew itself was warming and perfect for a chilly January night, with huge chunks of lean yet tender beef, simmered vegetables, and a savory broth with a hint of that classic Guinness flavor. I wish the puff pastry on top were flakier and less flat, though it was tasty when dipped in the stew. While it's a steep price for a pub entree, it's an incredibly large portion that I could barely finish, with a generous helping of meat. Another delicious dish was their Beer Battered Cod & Chips (€23.50), consisting of an expertly-fried large piece of cod with a perfectly-crispy exterior, chips, salad, and mushy peas. Their chips are thick-cut with a crunchy skin, yet tender, soft interior, and great when paired with their tangy, mayonnaise-based sauce. This is a lovely spot for generously-portioned pub fare in the charming neighborhood of Booterstown, and I'm more than willing to pay a premium for its fun, laid-back atmosphere, fast and friendly service, and tasty dishes; we'll certainly be returning to attend one (or more) of their various themed nights!

While passing through the Booterstown area of Dublin, we couldn't ignore the big yellow building…read moreand a name like The Old Punch Bowl! We weren't after anything particular on our drive, manly just views and vibes, but we ended up with a few pints, wings and some great local vibes here! We bellied up to the bar, grabbed a few Guinness and placed an order of wings to share. The Guinness was perfection a the wings were solid! Service was friendly and efficient. The bartender was chatty and welcoming! This spot is quintessential Irish pub from entry to exit. The people, the pints, the food and the combination of all three! Overall, such a cool find and great place to visit when in the area!

I finally got the full set: like in monopoly! Now that I've made it out to The Dark Horse I've been…read moreto all 5 Galway Bay pubs in Dublin. (Brew Dock, Against the Grain, Alfie Byrne's and The Black Sheep being the others.) I called in here for some food and a drink on a Sunday afternoon and wasn't disappointed, they've a good selection of beer as with their sister pubs and I thought the food was great value. I'd a session beer, Table, at 3.5% it was perfect for the daytime. I had a snack box of chicken two-ways, onion rings and chips with a couple of tasty dips and my parents had fish and chips. My beer cost €4 and snack box €9 which is good value and perhaps a response to the chain that shall not be named who have set up down the road. I'll definitely call out again when I get the chance.

Another pub belonging to the Galway Brewery. And I think my favourite. And not just because I don't…read morehave to get into town for it. But then again, maybe the fact that it's more like a local pub does add to its charme. It goes over two builidngs so you can sit in the smaller part or a bigger part - as well depending if you want to see a match on the big screen or not. The prices are average niveau and their craft beer is normal price too. But their Saturday offer for 2 mains for 1 on a Saturday (4-9pm) is unbeatable. I tried their beef burger and their snack box (not the same night!). And enjoyed both. But I was definitely pleasently surprised by the snack box for €9. Both for the presentation (see the picture I took) and the size. I was well fed afterwards and I was hungry when I came in.

Lovely place... warm and the food was delicious couldn't stop stuffing my face!! The service was…read morelovely too... I had the pork belly!!! OMG!!! Mouth drenching delicious!!!

The pasta was 90 per cent pasta and very little protein. I mentioned it but the feedback to the…read moreolder lady was not appreciated and/or nothing done. She just shrugged her shoulders.

Nice looking and atmospheric pub in Blackrock. Must be under new management, though. I've had good…read moreexperiences in the past here but today the food wasn't very good - could have done better in Supermac's to be honest- and it took almost an hour to arrive after ordering. Regret to say I can't see myself going back.

The best way to describe this pub is traditional…read more This is not the place to come if you're dolled up to the nines, looking for a cosmo or the coolest, latest German beer - this is a pints of Guinness, tayto crisps and sports on the telly kind of pub. And I do not mean that as an insult, I just mean its no frills, casual and the atmosphere inside reflects the décor on the outside. Yes, it is pretty much male dominated - and we're talking the older kind of male mostly - but you'd be hard pushed to find a better spot to watch the most recent Irish/Leinster/Gaa/Soccer match. If you're looking for a quiet enough spot to enjoy a few pints with friends, then look no further. One word of advice - don't order the platters. They're nothing to write home about!

I mean besides the Smithwicks and the menu always being very good...The staff are awesome ...only…read morecritique I have is the Fish and Chips is a little soggy!

We had a great night at FX Buckley. The food was good, they earned the fourth star for their…read moreimpeccable service. We had a reservation but arrived late, and they didn't miss a step. We were seated immediately near the cosy fireplace and got great recommendations from our waiter on both wine and food. Our steaks were cooked, but both a bit over our requests. The sides were small, on our next visit we would order more. We had a fabulous wine and look forward to our next visit.