They have the best oysters! The plan for the day was to drive to Howth and explore the town. But…read moreheavy rains and wind ruined those plans. Since we were on this side of the town, we decided to make the most of it and look for a meal of seafood. I had Octopussy's Tapas bookmarked when researching for the trip, so we decided to stop in for lunch. It was a Thursday at around 1:30, and the restaurant was almost full. It's a very small restaurant and it's mostly high top tables with bar stools, so it wasn't exactly looking baby-friendly, since had our 8-month old and a stroller with us. Luckily, they have a small back room (literally a room that can probably seat 4-6 people) that was available, and they seat us back there. It was nice and cozy, and cute - decorated like you were on a ship. Here is what we ordered: -Carlingford Oysters (served in the shell with fresh lemon) - these oysters were everything! They were big, shucked properly, and tasted super fresh. It didn't need anything but the lemon but they did recommend us trying their housemade hot sauce. We did and we loved it, and ended up buying a bottle to take home. We also ended up ordering some more oysters for dessert (lol) -Seafood Chowder (squid, mussels, smoked coley, & prawns served with homemade brown bread) - this was full of seafood. It is heavy though since chowder is cream-based so I would recommend sharing this, as opposed to ordering one on your own. The brown bread was also very nice -Seafood Paella (paella rice, chorizo, mussels, gambas, squid rings, and smoked coley) - another dish filled with seafood. They don't skimp out here! I could have done without the squid rings (they tasted rubber-bandy, like they're from frozen), and the smoked coley. I'm not a huge fan of smoked foods. I didn't really taste it in the chowder - maybe the cream covered it up, but I was able to taste it more in the paella -Whiskey Scallops (cooked in whiskey butter) - very rich but the scallops were good. You definitely want to dip some of the brown bread in this sauce There were so many other dishes we wanted to try but we had to stop ourselves from ordering too much for two people. Overall, it was a great meal and at these prices for seafood?! You really can't beat it.

2.5/5. They were busy, service was distracted. Nice location by the water. Fish and chips was…read moretasty. Salmon in the tomato broth was very fresh. Unfortunately the pil pil was unseasoned and tasted like tomato paste. No beer, only wine and soft drinks.

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

Ambience. A Service. A…read moreFood. 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!!!

Very busy so we and a wee bit of a wait. The food came quickly and it was delicious. Our server did…read morewell and it was obvious she was working hard. Goad we stopped by, not a disappointment.

Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Hubby loves the fish chowder. I had the buffalo prawns…read moreand seafood pasta. It was loaded with fresh tender calamari salmon mussels and whitefish. He had the local hake in creamy garlic sauce. All were delicious.

A wonderful seaside meal. After a long cliff walk hike we sat down to a great meal. It was hard for…read moreus to choose but we finally settled on sharing the shellfish combo which featured lovely fresh mussels, shrimp and scallops in a Pernod cream sauce that had a wonderful flavor. Nice service. The restaurant got very busy around 2 p.m. so I suggest making reservations. Would definitely return and highly recommend. $$

Amazing seafood and the sweetest staff! I would emphasize the importance of a reservation - we…read moregrabbed the last open table right at opening, although the outdoor seating seems quite warm. Loved the crab toast, prawn bisque, and especially the crab/mussel pappardelle, paired w a Guinness of course. My only knock is that the food isn't seasoned particularly strongly, but everything was overall creamy and made well.

Not only was this the CUTEST spot we ate at on our trip, but it was also right on the ground floor…read moreof our hotel (perfect place to stay as well! :) ) The staff was so personable and attentive making the experience that much better. I don't remember our server's name unfortunately but he was just amazing. The buttered shrimp was fantastic as he recommended. Hope to come back again one day

Beautiful restaurant with views over the water. Classy service and a great seafood menu. The…read moreoysters were fresh and delicious. My scallops were excellent. Prepare to stay a while and take your time enjoying the scenery. There is a bar area separate from the dining room. Reservations recommended.

I've never been a huge fan of seafood chowder, BUT the one at Aqua is spectacular. Pair it with one…read moreI'd the signature cocktails and some oysters for a phenomenal meal! The restaurant itself is beautiful. It almost feels like it's in an island of its own! I dined in the bar to avoid some of the noise of the multi-gen lunch crowd, which was very cozy. I did find it odd that the bartender wasn't entirety familiar with the cocktail menu. But he still made what I ordered very well!

Great spot for some fish and chips on a chilly day neat the water. Packed house, but friendly…read moreservice. Watch for a great 2 for 1 deal! (Didn't see until ordering.) Good deal for kids. We would go again - fresh!

This busy takeout place near the Howth waterfront specializes in fried fish. Three kinds were…read moreavailable that day: cod, haddock, and hake. I don't know if I could tell these apart except from the shape so I asked which was the most popular and was told cod. So I ordered the cod fish & chips and a side of mushy peas. I ordered at the counter and waited about 5 minutes for my number to be called then took the box outside to eat on the lawn near the water, keeping a careful watch on the aggressive seagulls. The portion was good, the fish was fresh like just off the boat, the batter light and mildly seasoned, and no disagreeable flavors from the frying oil. Unfortunately the batter was inconsistent: thin and crunchy in places, thicker and soggy in others. The fries were just ok, starchy. So overall only average. I had to try mushy peas again, just my second time. They tasted and looked just like they sound: mashed up green peas. No mint flavoring added this time. Fine for what they were, but I just don't get it. I think I prefer coleslaw with my fish&chips but I don't think it's offered here. Perhaps coleslaw is an American thing? So only average overall. But I'd consider returning if I wanted a quick takeout lunch as the other restaurants in the area were more formal sit-down places.

Deep far exceeded expectations. I'd be very surprised to find another meal as good in Howth. I…read morecan't stop thinking about the open fish pie! Atmosphere: We arrived around 1:30pm on a Saturday to a busy restaurant with one table left. Make a reservation if you can! Drinks: I had a local blond ale that was very hoppy but paired very well with my fish and chips. E also had a bottle of Prosecco for the table that were great with our oysters. Food: wow. These were the best fish and chips I've ever had and I've had them all. My friend got the open face fish pie which is really more like a fish chowder with mashed potatoes. It was to die for. The flavor was spot on. If you're looking for a place to eat I'm Howth, which let's be honest there's not much else to do, Deep is the only place to go. You can thank me later.

A cozy, little restaurant with a great Early Bird special. They have a fireplace and the mirrors…read moremake it feel more spacious than it actually is. The seating is comfortable with some large couch-style chairs available. I had the fish and chips with the seafood chowder. Both were pretty good, but not the best I've had in the Dublin-area.

Having schlepped around a goodly part of Howth Head on a beautiful summer morning we repaired to…read moreThe House for a well-deserved breakfast/brunch. My bacon sambo with sausage on the side was exactly what I needed. My companion's marginally more healthy scone looked good but not a patch on my repast. Excellent coffees accompanied our meal and we emerged blinking into the sunlight to start the long trek southwards. Service was brisk and friendly and the bill didn't break the bank. Recommended.

I've been back in America for two weeks and I still can't stop thinking about the burger I got…read morehere. It will forever be the best burger I've ever had. The braised shortrib on top of the patty with cheddar, bacon jam, etc worked so well together. It was juicy and the bun was fresh. The chips were also delicious but you have to try this burger!! It will change your life.

A wonderful panini of ham and cheese! A cute, tiny little place near the Starbucks. Their coffee…read morewas way better than Starbucks! Very friendly staff.

Lovely spot. It reminds of Amalfi coast cafes, lots of fresh pastries, fresh deli and lovely sfaff…read more Great selection of paninis. You can seat outside and enjoy the view and even feed some birds.