One Of My Favourite Places To Eat Out!!!!…read more The Food Is Extremely Tasty and The Staff Service Is Amazing Highly Recommend D'Vine

Drogheda doesn't seem like it's exactly buzzing with interesting places to eat, and it was by pure…read moreluck that we came across d'Vine on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The two connecting dining rooms are amazing and cozy, with a big bar counter at the back, wine racks and a huge assortment of whimsical objects or artwork around the place. Upstairs there's a terrace where you can fully enjoy their tapas menu and maybe even go for a cocktail. There's a set dishes menu, a smaller tapas menu and also the specials of the day, written on a big blackboard - that our hostess kindly perched on a chair in front of our table, improptu style. In both fixed menus there are many vegetarian and/or gluten free options. The wine list was interesting enough, though not perfect. I managed to find a beautiful spanish Verdejo there, so that must count for something. We were served delicious food and the only thing I can point is that my vegetarian stuffed zucchini had a bit too much cheese, but other than that everything was good and their special of the day, salmon, was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately we were both too full to try the desserts, but at least we got to to wrap our lunch up with a nice espresso.

5 out of 5 due to several reasons…read more #1: Amazing employees. Maybe it's because its the countryside Irish but as soon you go in you are warmly greeted. You will notice they are all italian which gave me an even more confident my coffee would be amazing. #2: Vegan option: I'm not vegan but they have great vegan option for vegans. But the non-vegan options were delicious as well. The croissant I ordered was buttery, and flaky. The strawberry jam tastes like home made without any added sugar. #3: Affordability: Compared to Dublin, this place is a steal. Finally: A++ go get your coffee and food so you can go walk around Bray or even hike up that mountain.

Cats! Books! Wine! Fresh, authentic Italian food! Owned and staffed by Italians!…read more This little gem, only a couple dozen metres from the Bray DART station, is quaint and cozy. It only holds about 15 people. But the food, coffee, and service is about as good as it gets. These people are passionate about what they do. I come specifically for the awesome vegan Caravaggio sandwich (on ciabatta). Everything is freshly made by them and unlike anything you will get anywhere else. Except maybe Italy! There are usually lots of Italian customers there, speaking Italian. This is a very good sign. The place is full of interesting old books people are free to browse. A quirk is an underlying 'cat' theme. Quotes and pictures about cats all over. Hand drawn images of cats by customers also adorn the walks, as to Italian record albums. I come way out of my way to come here regularly and will continue to as long as possible. Note: their fabulous bread selection comes fresh daily from the Firehouse bakery in Delgany.

My wife and I are back for another exceptional lunch. I can't shower enough praise for this…read moreexceptional restaurant. I recommend arriving early on Saturdays to experience the best in service. The quality of everything on the menu is exceptional. The wine pairs very well with the menu and the selection is perfect. Lots of attention to detail in each dish and drink. I recommend the Eggs Benedict, the filet steak,the Yorkshire pudding and the orange creme brulee.

Stumbled into this place after seeing mussels on their menu and limited Monday night availability…read moreelsewhere. GO. We had the most delicious meal of our 6 nights around Ireland. Server was kind and made some great recommendations.

The service was impeccable. Warmly greeted at the door. The food was delicious. I had the seafood…read morechowder and the goat cheese salad. I loved the atmosphere too. A great experience overall.

I've been going to 8A for the past four years I hold all my family birthdays and family reunions…read morehere. I highly recommend 8a great selection of food and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.

A wonderful family run restaurant in an amazing setting. The food that comes out of this tiny…read morekitchen is extraordinary. Unique recipes.

If you need a place to go in Blackrock, definitely give this place a shot. I visited recently with…read morefive friends where we sampled a good few things on the menu - the gambas (lovely and in a great sauce), pa amb tomáquet (an odd but good serving a bread smeared with tomatoes and garlic), escalivada (delicious aubergine and tomato presented beautifully), pimientos de piquillo (a table favourite), albóndigas (my favourite), tabla de queso (everyone's favourite) and some churro (which I did not share). The service isn't brilliant but the whole staff is really nice you forgive them their forgetfulness (one order of gambas and the bill). And, because of its location, it feels kind of exclusive and intimate.

Paid an unplanned visit to the Beacon tonight and was very impressed. Having lived nearby for years…read moreand never darkening its doors was nice to finally see the place. For those of you not familiar with The Beacon complex, it forms a huge chunk of part of the Sandyford industrial estate. With a private hospital being the main feature and the hotel next door. Having not stayed in the hotel I can't comment on the rooms but if the bar is anything to go by the place is certainly worth a visit. The Crystal bar is chic and modern and were it in central Dublin probably horribly exclusive.Its not however, and the place feels laid back and welcoming. It didn't seem to suffer from 'hotel bar' syndrome and the busy restaurant at the back had as many locals as guests. We parked in the cosy and heated beer garden or 'Courtyard' and ordered off the mainly Thai menu. Duck spring rolls and vegetable soup were served within minutes and were delicious. Although we didn't have any mains I'm pretty sure they'd be up to scratch too. The Crystal Bar despite its plush surroundings is comfortable and relaxing. So come for a pint and then head in next door for a nose job maybe? Heads up to the staff as well who were speedy and all smiles. With the LUAS nearby its well served transport wise.

Yes, it's a hotel bar. But a nice one with good atmosphere. I like the design, especially with the…read moredifferent separations and areas where you can sit - or stand. So it's a nice place to go for a drink after work for example. It's not exactly cheap. A glass of wine is around €9. But you also get some nice nibbles. I was there on a Friday evening and it was very lively. In addition they had a live DJ. Not sure if that's every Friday, every night or just the odd night. It made the place even more lively but also a bit too loud. So if you go there to have a conversation without having to shout that won't work.

A delicate little wine bar and restaurant located near the Dalkey train station with dim lighting,…read morevery comfortable chairs, and good background music. The wines are available for both dining and off-license sales. The place has an early bird menu till 7 for Wednesday, 34 euros for two courses. The regular menu also has several exotic and gamey items. Entrée: we ordered featherblade steaks medium with chips, house green sauces and salad, and seafood linguine. I was very glad that they had the featherblade steak as I very much preferred non-main-stream steak cuts. The temperature was good, and it was packed with beefy flavor. As in featherblade steaks, it packed a bite, and it might be chewy for some, but it was a pleasant bite for me. The chips were crispy outside and creamy inside. The green sauce was well seasoned, rich in spiciness while also having a hint of grassy flavor. The salad had generous portion of good-quality cheese providing a refreshing touch to the dish. The linguine was perfect al dente with good portion of assorted seafood. In particular, the salmon was well cooked, still slightly pink and creamy center rather than dry in some other cheaper restaurants. The sea sapphire added briny refreshing crunchiness to the dish. Dessert: we had crème brulee and toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream Toffee pudding had rich flavor of toffee but the texture was slightly on the coarse side, could use a bit of refinement. Crème brulee was nice, crispy layer of sugar on top, the egg had lingering milky flavor and buttery texure. Very nice. Overall: 4.5-5 stars. If you can catch their early bird menu, you get great value for money. One bonus point is that their toilet is very clean and it wraps up a very pleasant experience.

Quite literally the most perfectly prepared piece of sea bass I've ever had. We went to Grapevine…read moreless than a week ago and I had the sea bass...... so I had to try it again tonight..... awesome. Very impressed with the food at Grapevine. And the service it offers the hook!!!! Already there twice.....more to follow

Loose Cannon is a small but quaint natural wine shop right in the middle of the action in Dublin…read more It's located next to George's Street Arcade which is like a big hall with a bunch of vendors, making this the perfect place to stop before or after doing some shopping/sightseeing. As others have commented, this place is small and has limited seating inside. There's also a few tables located outside on the street and in the open air market of George's Street Arcade. I got lucky and snagged a seat as another party was leaving. It's first come first serve seating so I imagine, with a bigger party, it may be hard to grab a seat. One of the staff members helped me pick out a glass of wine that was PERFECT for me. He asked me what flavor profile I liked and picked out a beautiful effervescent, juicy, red. I also ordered a ham and cheese toastie which was the perfect snack to hold me over before dinner and the two paired well together. This place is definitely trendy and hip so the prices reflect that but I think it's worth the visit.

Aesthetically speaking, this place is small but incredibly cute and great for people watching…read more There's a good wine selection but I did find the prices by glass a bit expensive for the amount of wine you get. Really enjoyed the ham and cheese toastie but didn't find the service very friendly.

I had the burrata special, and it was out of this world! The burrata was perfectly creamy, red,…read moreripe tomatoes, and a delicious pesto. Their pastries are also crispy, sweet and delicious.

Located in The Park of Cabinteely up by the primary school, I discovered this little gem. The food…read morewas really tasty! I went for the hummus wrap which came with two side bowls of couscous and spicy chickpeas. The decor was homely and country kitchen-esque and there was a book shelf set up for book swaps. They cater for groups too with byob option which can be handy. Over all, I nice spot for lunch and the free parking is a bonus ;)

Been here a few times now and each time have really enjoyed it…read more Lovely bright room with friendly staff. And more importantly the food is really good. The beef burger is delicious with cheese loaded potato skins-you won't be hungry after! Loads of homemade cakes and sausage rolls etc. are on display to tempt you. Great selection of choices on the menu with plenty of gluten free options. Breakfast served until 2pm at the weekend which I think should be the norm. One of our party had the French toast and it tasted amazing! I'll be back!