Very delighted to find such a delicate and high-quality restaurant in the town of Mullingar. Walked…read morein on a Friday early evening at around 5:30 pm and was seated instantly. Still not much customers around, the atmosphere was relaxed, elegant, with soothing background music. Had the early bird two-course menu with a pint and a dessert. Pint of Guinness: well poured, the bubbling foam lasting a long time, very creamy and silky mouthfeel. Jack Daniel's Chicken Wings: fried to perfection, crispy on the outside but juicy and hot meat. The JD sauce was a pleasant surprise, with refreshing maple syrup taste and a bit of smokiness that is typical of a JD whiskey, while also having some pleasant spices. 10oz Striploin steak: added €6 to sub for this, requested medium. Steak was grilled to perfection, eye-catching grill marks, juicy texture, packed with beefy taste. Though I wish the garlic butter sauce could be made with a bit more salt, and the chips could use a bit more crispiness on the outside. Ice cream sundae: though the flavors were standard vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, the taste was very rich and smooth. Service was friendly and attentive all over. Though with some small hiccups, this has been a very pleasant experience. Would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Mullingar, and try to catch their early bird menu if you can. t

I was so surprised how good the streak Was. Absolutely perfect! Great manager and wonderful…read moreservice. We went there during the Fleadh Ceoil Festival and it was extremely busy but I was amazed how good the service was.

Had a fabulous meal with excellent service at this lovely establishment! Todd had the 8oz filet…read morewith a delicious gravy and chips. I had the 14 hour braised beef with mashed potatoes and the most perfectly cooked veggies. So yummy!

Traveling from California, we have the food from San Francisco and Napa which is great food…read more However, this restaurant was one of the best on my trip to Ireland . The flavors of each dish were amazing. If you have a chance to eat here I would highly recommend trying it out as you can prepare to experience great meals and ambiance.

We were looking for a place to eat in this town as we were going to see Irish comedian Tommy…read moreTiernan in a nearby hotel so we chose this town centre pub. It's on Main Street, it is like an old church or castle keep inside with some wonderful wooden floors and on different levels with a few stairs to negotiate as you go in and around. While Its charming I'm not sure it's disabled friendly, particularly with the toilets two floors down. We were welcomed literally as we walked in the front door, given our choice of tables to sit at, we chose near a front window down 2 or 3 stairs and our drinks order taken with menus handed over and explained to us, all with panache. Now we thought that's the way to do it right. We both opted for their buttermilk southern fried chicken supreme, which came with wonderful chunky chips, my favourite tobacco onions and a robust lemon pepper mayonnaise. Essentially we had an upmarket lightly seasoned chicken breast burger & chips with heavily flavoured mayonnaise from a jar, but don't get me wrong, it was beautiful tasty food with every element cooked perfectly, and we enjoyed it very much. If you are going to use mayo from a jar it really needs to be well flavoured as it's only a vehicle for other flavours. Everything on the plate was delicious, and most importantly done with thought and done well - this is a confident cook. I asked for and got Colman's English mustard, the worlds greatest mustard bar none. Service was great, seating cosy, the pub filled up with dinner guests as we sat and my cappuccino was very good too. It was obvious from conversations that some were regulars, which is also a good sign. We wouldn't hesitate to return here. Finally being a bit of a food snob and I self admit to being a general pain in the derrière there's two things I'd add. This chef is so confident (and skilled) why not make mayo in-house; a rapeseed oil mayonnaise would be marvellous, and it may just have been my misfortune but my chicken burger was served with a knife through the top with the tobacco onions held on the top of the bread bun, but this made the handle of my knife oily. I had to wipe oil of the handle and my hands as I started to eat. This is minor and a nuisance but hey-ho first world problems.

Walked into a local pub which did not serve food and they recommended Fiddlers Bistro…read more From the minute we walked in they made us welcome. Our server Barry was excellent. He recommended a few entrees. I ordered the beef medallions with onion strings. Loved it! My wife had the fettuccine with chicken. Both large portions. Don't forget about the FREE wifi.

The décor is nice and fresh. However I was sitting facing two large out of place portraits; one of…read moreMichael Jackson and the other...what I can only assume was the worst ever likeness of Madonna. I didnt spot any others on any of the walls so am at a total loss as to how these ended up here. It was a little unnerving catching Michaels eye every few minutes through the evening. For our meal we had various offerings from chicken wings, salads, breads and calamari to steak. All were impressed with the food and the prices were very reasonable. The staff were very pleasant too. The only thing I would say is that the theme of the restaurant is a bit confusing. There are starters and there are 'sharing plates'/tapas and there are mains. The tapas menu isnt very extensive at about 6/7 long. They didnt look like they were too large with portions prices at €3.50. So it looked like they were supposed to be shared starters. Our party of 5 wasnt sure whether we were going to go down the tapas route or just traditional starters and mains. So it took us ages to settle on what we were going to do.

Lovely food and super friendly staff! Shared lots of tapas,…read moreand the dessert to share is great if you have trouble choosing, you can have them all! :)

We made a reservation for a Thursday night. Tullamore is very quiet on a Thursday. Did not need the…read morereservation. The hostess was lovely and looked after us. I had the fried cod and potatoes with a dill sauce. My companion had a salad and tomato soup. Both were delicious! There is a large fish tank along the wall that was fun to watch. Very nice dinner

We visited this restaurant on our first evening back in Ireland, a very lovely place. Devour…read moreinclude's 2 large aquariums. We are greeted at the door by a gracious welcoming host who turned out to be the owner. The menu was interesting without being beset by crazy combination's which seems to be the latest craze. Staff was well versed in both service and teamwork being attentive and friendly. We enjoyed the calamari as a starter well cooked with a lemon cream sauce. Instead of wine this evening we had a stout from Cork, Franciscan Well a tasty brew. The host recommended a steamed whole Sea-bass en papillote stuffed with lemon, caper,onion and herb. Very well cooked and a wonderful flavor. Served alongside was a salad of baby gem lettuce's tossed with a flavorful vinaigrette and chips. Which were crispy without being greasy. Desert was a creme Brûlée. All of the items were well presented. The owners are the chef and host who sent us some Tullamore Dew to end our dinner.

Food 9/10 Service7/10…read moreAmbience 9/10 Overall8/10 Stumbled upon this on our walk over to the Dublin castle, we needed some food stopped in here for some appetizer ended up getting the oysters and olives, which were so tasty. They had local oysters which we thoroughly enjoyed. The service was great alongside the cocktails we received, which was bloody Mary. Initially on the menu it shared that the bloody Mary's were cheaper than what we were actually charged The service and ambience was great overall really enjoyed the upstairs as well

FX Buckley on Crow Street presents a classic steakhouse exterior: polished, inviting, and…read moreunmistakeably traditional in its presentation. This is their second location after the original FX Buckley on Pembroke Street opened in the 1980s; but the Buckley family has been serving premium cuts of Irish beef since the 1600s! The restaurant's interior leans into rich, warm tones with dark woods, leather seating, an open kitchen, and an atmosphere that feels both refined and approachable. Make sure to check out the massive dry-aging fridge in the front of the space, where scarlet-hued meats are displayed through transparent glass panes. We made a reservation for 4 at 6:30pm on a Sunday night through OpenTable, and the restaurant was about half-full when we arrived, but filled up throughout the course of our meal. Our server immediately brought over a tray of their six cuts of meat (all 100% Irish and dry-aged for 28 days), including ribeye, striploin, filet, and variations on the bone. Additionally, there's chalkboard graphics on the wall with detailed descriptions of each cut, which was very helpful in our selection. All steaks are cooked in their signature Josper charcoal ovens, lending a lovely touch of smoky flavor. The menu reads "classic steakhouse", with plenty of different cuts and weights of steak, refined starters, plenty of sides, and a variety of options for non-beef-eaters. We also appreciated the fact that each steak comes with your choice of one of three sides (chips, mashed potatoes, or salad), as well as your choice of sauce (bernaise, bone marrow jus, garlic butter, or pepper sauce). Additionally, all steaks on the bone are served with crispy fried onions. Their wine list is highly lauded, with bottles from all around the world, and a master in-house sommelier. As two members of our party weren't too hungry, they split a Caesar Salad (€13) and the Free Range Chicken (€29) between them. The Caesar Salad was a fresh salad of lightly-dressed, crunchy romaine lettuce, topped with an almost snow-like shaved Parmesan, and Crowe's smoked bacon. The variety of textures and flavors made this a surprising hit. The chicken was tender and juicy, served with a rich truffle cream sauce and salted kohlrabi, as well as your choice of side (she chose the Sauteed Chestnut Mushrooms with Watercress, which were so tender that they cut like butter). While we found the portion of chicken to be a bit small, the ability to choose your own side (which are normally €7-8 on their own) was much appreciated. My brother opted for the 22oz Ribeye on the Bone (€90), which was a hefty portion of well-marbled ribeye on a dramatic tomahawk bone. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, with a signature reddish-pink center, and paired nicely with their sharp Pepper Sauce. His Beef Dripping Chips were thick-cut steak fries, with a delightfully crispy exterior, and a pillowy soft interior. Lastly, the fried onions tasted like an elevated version of French's Fried Onions (bringing back memories of Thanksgiving green bean casserole). I chose the 16oz Striploin on the Bone (€49.50) - one generally wouldn't associate the word "value" with a top-line steakhouse, yet this was truly a steal of a dish. Cooked to a perfect rare (cool red center) with a decent amount of marbling, yet still incredibly tender, this was one of the best steaks I've ever had. The bone marrow jus tasted like a rich gravy, yet not too decadent for the sumptuous steak. I chose the Organic Leaf Salad as a side, which was an assortment of mixed leaves, thin-shaved carrots and onions, and a tangy vinaigrette; I appreciated the lightness of the dressing when paired with the meat. We were so full from our generously-portioned entrees that we couldn't fathom ordering dessert, though some of their options were quite tempting (particularly their Bailey's Espresso Cheesecake). Additionally, their Sunday Roast (€29.50) is a much more affordable way to sample some of their Irish meat, though note that it's only served between 1-4pm on Sundays. If you're in the market for a proper steakhouse experience in Dublin with quality ingredients and thoughtful execution, looking no further than FX Buckley!

Excellent food and excellent service. Lovely cocktails to start. We did the wings, prawns and…read moreBurrata salad for appetizers- all fantastic. Can't go wrong with the filet, tender and cooked perfectly. If you like desert - sticky toffee pudding is fab. Great evening, thanks Eric For a wonderful meal.

From the owner: Due to Covid-19 we are temporarily closed and we would like to apologize for any inconvenience this…read morehas caused.

Amazing staff, atmosphere, and FOOD! Every single thing was amazing!…read more Steak was perfectly cooked, sides amazing!

Very nice staff and the food came out quickly. Definitely recommend reservations as the restaurant…read morefilled up quickly after 5pm. For some reason Google says they don't open until 5pm but there were people inside since 4pm. Very small and intimate. Only 3 or so booths for larger parties. Looks like a small cute cafe from the outside. Food was delicious except the sauce on the broccoli was very distracting. Didn't pair well with the steak. Fries were great. Very crispy.

Food was very good and the steaks are fantastic. Very nice pub atmosphere with typical friendly…read moreservice.

My family and I had food in this restaurant today only to be made wait 40 mins for the food and…read morerepeat our orders 3-4 times. My sister ordered a burger off the kids menu but received an adult burger while Cox's restaurant were adamant we had to pay the adult price cause "if you ate it you have to pay for it" however it was not our fault that the order was mixed up! The manager was also rude to us and another group we were talking to aswell so I will not be returning to this establishment!

I don't usually write reviews, if ever, but in this case it needs to be done. I visited Brownes…read moreSteakhouse for my sisters 32nd birthday. I was overawed by the service we recieved. Incredible staff, who politely sang happy birthday for my sister. The food was better than expected too. 10/10 for everything. A special mention to the young brunette girl who served us. Professional and kind. Thank you Brownes Steakhouse, we will be back.

Steak on a stone was absolutely delicious. There is something so captivating about watching your…read moremeat sizzle in front of you. If you like your food hot, nothing quite compares to eating each bite "right off the grill"! Only 4 stars because the Prawns Pil Pil appetizer could have used a bit more flavor and the "chocolate milkshake" was basically just frothy chocolate milk. A free glass of house red was a nice bonus.