Bunsen proves you don't need a complicated menu to do something exceptionally well. The…read morecheeseburger was honestly one of the best I've ever had. It was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. You can really taste the quality of the Irish beef, which takes it to another level. If you're a burger fan, this spot is a must.

Best burger in Dublin! This lives up to the hype and was perfect spot to rest after walking so much…read moreall day ! Service was amazing! The keep the menu small and only a few tables so the one waiter comes and can talk with everyone.

I had higher expectations for this restaurant since it is on the Bib Gourmand list, but was not as…read moreimpressed with the entrees as I was hoping to be. We started with the smoked cod croquette and the bread/hummus. I thought the croquettes had great flavor and was a great way to start off the meal. However, for entrees, I had the duck breast but it was cooked way too rare for my liking. The meat was hard to cut through and the hazelnut "garnish" also overpowered the dish. With all that being said, there was a very cute ambiance to the restaurant.

The Pigeon House is a new addition to The Clontarf Scene (yes, I just said that). On the site which…read morefor years was Les Amis and following that Tibors Bistro. Home for the weekend my folks decided that we just had to go. So we headed there in a Sunday afternoon about 3:30 and were on time for their brunch sitting which goes until 4. We were able to get a table without a booking right in the bright window. The menu was wonderful. More Linner than brunch to me! I went with the aubergine, sour dough bread, pesto and goats cheese while my sister went for duck confit with grape quinoa and orange. We then swapped half over as we were so excited to taste multiple dishes. My folks both went for steak and chips which looked divine. The food was all delicious. There was a decent amount but the plates were not overloaded and afterwards I felt full but not stuffed -content! My parents went for desserts and they were excellently presented and apparently very good. The decor is cute. There's many prints with a Clontarf or Pigeon House theme. The exposed pipe work and old fashioned light bulbs work really well with the oily green paint. The windows let in loads of light which makes the place very comfortable to sit in but not too bright. The staff were lovely, very friendly and attentive. Overall, it's a lovely restaurant and I'm definitely demanding to come here each time I'm home!

Heaven help me for patronizing an American chain eatery (even a relatively good one) while…read morevacationing abroad, but the reality of travelling with a large group is that sometimes you have to play the middle of the road. With vegetarians and other conservative eaters in our party, we found this place a godsend for a midafternoon pre-Trinity-College-sightseeing meal. Actually, it's pretty good on its own merits. I've eaten at other Counters and I like the setup...but there are too many choices! Patty, bun, cheese, toppings, and sauce. So many options! But if you enjoy culinary creativity and/or control, you will not go wrong here. The sides are good too, except that they were out of fried pickles. Sad face. We enjoyed regular fries, sweet potato fries, and grilled vegetables. Everyone enjoyed their burgers, so the meal was a success. Ironically, The Counter has table service, so it's not quite as quick as you might hope. But their sodas are from a fountain (yay, American style) so you can get refills. Plus, a bonus--their soundtrack of classic rock and respectable 80s and 90s tunes inspired at least four individuals in our multigenerational group to sing at various times. Clearly, they are all about variety.

You know what? Kudos for having a delicious veggie patty. It was good. The guac cost me an extra…read more€0.50 and it was very so-so. Giant bottle of Staropramen for a good price rounded out the positives attributes of my meal. Hubs' sweet potato fries were the 2nd best I've ever had (after the defunct 501 Club in Minneapolis). Unfortunately the rest of the meal was overrun with immense amounts of oil. My burger bun arrived. It was the color yellow and the consistency of a soggy sponge. That means somebody dipped it in Golden-Flo cooking oil before crisping it back up. Yes, it tastes delightful...the same way deep-fried Twinkies taste delightful. The guilt of eating it manages to cancel out the enjoyment. Also ruined by oil were the onion STRINGS. Confession: I thought they were onion rings. With just an 'R'. I was duped and disappointed when the STRings arrived looking all skinny and limp. Sure, they were promisingly covered in tasty batter...but as soon as I grabbed the first one, the underneath strings crunched the pile, which subsequently disintegrated into an oily pile of fried dough and stringy onion film on the plate. Not cool. The oil-to-food ratio ended up leaving me with hours of tummy feelings the equivalent to a brick buried in a pit thrown into a black hole. Had to take a dinner coma nap on the couch when I got home. Oh and I am from California so I am allowed to say this: For a California-based and California-themed restaurant, it feels nothing like California. This place feels vapid and sterile and I would never call California sterile. Vapid, maybe. Not sterile.

Made order for tacco chips, I was nearly ringing them back to tell them they left out the chips but…read moreI found a few, had to go searching for them. Basically a tray of mince, although it was nice it wasn't what I asked for. €12 in the bin and going to bed hungry. Wouldn't order from here again.

Can't be faulted at all food is great !…read moreprices are the best around ! Delivery times are ideal and food is never cold when being delivered I have found this problem with other chippers Would recommend to everyone 100%

The Scarlet Vetter says...we went in search of a great burger in Dublin. Sooooo many choices. After…read morereading about a gazillion Yelp reviews, we decided on Bujo. Boasting the best of Irish beef and a "nothing but burgers" menu, we headed off to this iconic Dublin burger joint. It is surely no frills. Tucked in the wall, no elegance to speak of, BUT they are all about the burgers, for sure. I ordered the double cheeseburger with bacon (after all, if going for a cardiac arrest burger, you need to do it proud) and the crinkle cut Bujo fries. I asked for the three sauce selection and chose Siaracha Mayo, Burbon BBQ and the Roasted Garlic Aioli. I ordered a draft beer. IMHO, a burger without a beer in Ireland is sacrilegious. My husband, being the pagan he is, opted for a chocolate milkshake with oreo crumbs (what??) The joint has a condiments bar where you can add jalapeños, crispy onions and other such to your meal. It is self serve for ordering and you are given a table placard for the table to await a server who does bring your meal. The burgers were distinctly charbroiled and flavorful. The fries were.....well, meh.....the sauces definately added value to the fries. The sliced jalapeños were delicious, as were the sauces. I really enjoyed them. I would have given this place four stars for being in the keeping of what it is--a hole in the wall burger joint. However, for someone who is not price sensitive on food at all, I was a bit taken aback by the price. In USD, essentially $65 for two burgers, two decent drinks and 2 fries. That was with tip, but wilthout VAT. The table was sticky and the bathroom was dingy. So the 3 stars is about right. I would definately recommend this place for a good burger but be prepared to carry a loaded wallet and skip the drinks and sauces to keep it affordable.

Wednesday morning. It was raining. Me and my 2 kids used to enjoy the food there as a regular…read morecostumer i may say. We got there at 1158. The door is open. We went inside when the small blond girl said "they are still close and will open for fee minutes." I was like its just 2mins before their opening. I have my kids drenched in the rain. How considerate and kind act. Never tried again after that. My father heart melts with pitty for my kids

When traveling we always try to eat the local cuisine. Ireland is known for its grass fed high…read morequality beef among other things. During our research before we left we saw a video talking about Bunsen. Just seeing the high quality of the ingredients made it one of our must try stops in Dublin. As we do when traveling, we start and end the day eating throughout the day. We popped into Bunsen to finally try the legendary burger around 4:30 pm. Because we were there at such an odd hour, we were the only people there. When you visit Ireland, the pub culture is real and most pubs start to get quite busy around 5:30 pm. Since Bunsen isn't a pub and wasn't located in a particularly touristy area , it didn't surprise me they were empty at that time of day. What stuck out the most at first was the super friendly service right from the door. We were sat at a small banquet of tables against the wall and checked out the menu from QR code link on the table. We were there for their original burger so that is what we ordered. No sides and water to drink. I couldn't be filling up too much yet. It was pretty early after all and we had a lot of places to stop yet. The menu isn't huge. They focus on doing one thing well and keep it at that. I like a restaurant that doesn't try to be everything. Our burger came out within 10 min and it was juicy, hot and fresh. Presented beautifully wrapped. We shared this one burger because, we knew we had lots of food to eat later. Immediately after eating the last bite I wanted to order another. It was really that good. Such perfection! This will be the burger I compare all others in Ireland to.

Asked for no onions and they forgot my drink and gave me a burger with nothing on it other than…read moreonions and no response for a week now

Wowburger is a no frills, simple yet impactful burger spot slinging a solid burger, fries and a few…read moreother staples you would expect from a spot like this! The feel of the place is local, but also very reminiscent of a chain or even perhaps the famed burger joint from Bob's Burgers. Either way, it is a cozy spot to grab a good bite when wandering around Dublin! We scooped up a burger and an order or chicken tenders and went halfsies. All the food was hot, the burger was well prepared and juicy, the tenders were crisp and well fried. Price was solid given the quality and serving size. Overall, Wowburger was a great find while in Dublin. Definitely recommend for a casual bite in the city!

Wow burger was sure an experience. We stopped in after a night out, you order from a kiosk, and…read morethen HAVE to print your reciept (which it doesnt state until after you finish). We had a few people who didnt, and the staff wasnt very friendly with either reprinting a reciept or helping gather their meal. It was a bit frustrating and really hindered our experience. I will say, I had the vegetarian meal, and it was great. The fries were AMAZING, but a lot of that was overshadowed by the reciept printing. I would suggest a prompt earlier in ordering or ordering from the staff.

Had a beer on the rooftop - super pricey and yes it's on temple bar but still 11.75 euro for a pint…read more- robbery but when in Dublin....didnt try the food.. Keep drinking!

This is a very popular place so expect crowds. You can seat yourself but we had the good fortune…read moreto score one of the enclosed booths which was really fun. There is a bigger room towards the back as well as seating in the area where you walk in and some seating outside. The fish and chips were pretty good and very filling. The food was very hot so was better to wait a bit and take a taste carefully. Service was good and it was a fun experience

I'm an American visiting Ireland. As much as I love to be adventurous, sometimes you just need some…read morefood you're used to. This place is great. The fries are seasoned (seems like Lawrys or Zaxby's seasoning). You can get fountain drinks. A large comes in the classic red plastic cup we get in basically every restaurant. And it had ice! The decor is fully dedicated to the 50s diner themed. It seems pretty clean and it has a bathroom which is a hot commodity I've come to learn. They even have a garlic mayo which tastes pretty similar to ranch. The only downsides that I saw were the chicken tenders had a weird texture. The texture isn't unique to this restaurant, it just seems to be how meat is in Ireland. Burgers also have a strange texture. Irish meat tastes fine but seems drier. I also don't think you can get free refills which is just how everyone does things in not America.

I'm a big fat American who has a specific view on how burgers should be. Jules Winfield would say…read more.. "mmmmm. This IS a tasty burger! I approve! Nice job

We drifted in here about 5 pm and the place was hopping. Live music and a short wait for a table…read more Great, loud pub ambiance. We ate an early dinner, including lamb shank and beef stew. Both were good and exactly what you think of for Irish comfort food. Friendly, efficient staff. It's a tourist spot, but a fun one. Btw: the name is not racial. The original owner was Dorcas Kelley, nickname Darkie.

I'll start with the good: loved the vibes and look and feel and the fact that they do different…read morestyles of live music every night means I just might be back. The staff are also very nice and despite how busy it is, service was quick. Neutral: this place was smaller than I was expecting and could be cramped if you're trying to eat as well as drink Bad: the food left something to be desired. I tested bangers and mash and barely made it through one sausage as they seemed mushy and the texture through me off. Would return but not to eat