If you can get a spot - this is the seafood place to try out. The place is tiny, basically a hallway with half of it being an open kitchen and the other half the restaurant. They have a three or four tables and a small bar with stools and that's it. They do serve beer - but I believe it's just Guinness. The seafood itself is really good - the oysters being the main draw. If you don't like oysters / seafood, this probably isn't the place for you. The staff is friendly and helpful. Service can be slower simply because there's only three staff and they do everything - host, prep, serve, etc. Get used to having to flag them down to get their attention. Also - due to the small size it gets crowded pretty quick and you can end up waiting for a bit to get a seat. My advice - try to come at an odd time. When you get there, if it looks full, you can wait outside and order a beer from a waiter, but if there's already people waiting try another time. TL/DR - Great seafood, worth a visit if you can come when it isn't crowded! read more

This place is tiny, but so, so worth it! Service is diligent and very friendly. The music is always on point. The staff legit look like they enjoy what they do, and those vibes rub off on the guests and the food! Everything is super fresh, including their Guinness, when in stock. Flavors are simple and balanced, especially paired with such good produce. Prices are reasonable, and even better during their daily happy hour from 5-6pm. read more

I've always wanted to try a lobster roll. Now thanks to a coupon it's done ! Not too bad I have to say :) read more

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Very good seafood in a very small space. The mussels were great and the service was friendly. Each time dishes were delivered to other tables we thought they looked tasty. We were happy we stopped. If the place is packed it's worth waiting for a table. read more

My wife and I went to Klaw during our visit to Dublin in April 2017. We reached there later in the night, located close to Temple Bar area; A small restaurant but a gem of place. Loved their serving style - person cooking the food will come and serve and was able to explain what and how he/she prepared the dish. We ordered variety of Oyster, Whole Crab and Bay Prawns. Every dish was meticulously prepared and tasted wonderful. If you're in Dublin, I highly recommend Klaw. read more

It's a lovely small restaurant. I don't know how many times I probably walked by it without seeing the sign however ever since I've eaten there I have been crying for an excuse to go back. I've recommended it to multiple people. The food quality is wonderful, the staff are lovely and the vibe is cosy. My only problems are the stools as they can be a little uncomfortable but overall I love Klaw. read more

The biggest surprise is that this excellent place is located in the center of temple bar. Excellent oysters (we had 18 between the two of us) unbelievable lobster roll. Very good bloody Mary's. Upd: I've been to the place around 5 times I think and it never dissapointed. A definite must for the oyster lover, has a great happy hour between 1700 and 1800 which makes the thing very cheap. The oysters are fresh and brought daily(except sundays?). Order the torched ones and get a free pyrotechnic show! read more

My girlfriend and I stumbled upon this wonderful place while walking around the Temple Bar area while we were on vacation in Ireland. If we would have blinked while walking by we would have missed it, this place is tiny. Despite it's small size, the food is the best seafood I had the whole time we were in Ireland-by far. The space is small, but cozy and something about it just draws you in. While sitting, we looked at all of the pictures and kind words past patrons had left on napkins and hung up around the restaurant. They were everywhere and it give us a unique insight on how beloved this place is. We visited twice in the same day. The first time was our happy accident of finding this place where we had lobsters rolls and lobster mac n' cheese-a true food revelation. We came back later that day for their oyster happy hour and devoured about 24 oysters. If ever given the chance to visit Dublin again this will, without a doubt, be the first place that we visit. The food is so good it still haunts my dreams. read more

This place is amazing. The krab nachos are to die for. Limited seating but well worth the wait! The staff is friendly and it has a great atmosphere read more

Everything was really good here! We arrived to Dublin and was super exhausted from our flight. We walked around Temple Bar and found this place. Our waiter Sophie was super friendly and attentive. Arrive early to get a good spot to sit! Highly recommend! read more

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Really good. I had the lobster roll and hubby had the lobster. Very good. Not much seating and very cramped but it was worth it.

I'm a big fan of this place. It's only a small place that hold maybe 12 at a time but it's so worth a visit. On my first visit I had the seafood platter to share and it was exquisite. I've since had the crab sandwich, which is incredible but it's the oysters that I feel are the real winners. They come dressed (asian and caesar), or raw. While I really enjoyed the flavours of the dressed oyters it was their variety of raw that I loved most. They have a Happy Hour for oysters from 5 every day. It consists of half price oysters. How could you not want 6 oysters for under 10 euro? They've chosen their wine really well. The albarino is delicious and goes well with the food. They also have a variety of craft beers as well as stout on draft. For desert the creme brulee is worth a look, if you've anymore room. The atmosphere here is great too. The music is always cool and funky and the staff, while very busy, are always friendly and helful. read more

It's a pure joy to write someone review when food is so good... We had lobster tornado, all kinds of oysters, fish taco and Dublin bay prawns with glass of prosecco and glass of Guinness. Food was extra fresh and very tasty, even though was prepared on very simple way. You can see how your raw lobster becoming a very tasty meal and they have happy hour from 5pm-6. Oysters are half price in that time :) Also the staff are very attentive and we will definitely come back again. Highly recommend! read more

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AMAZING!!! Tiny tiny place...BIG BIG food! We had excellent oysters and mac and cheese. Great beers too! We enjoyed the atmosphere. Definitely lucked out finding this gem in the middle of temple bar area. read more

Favourite place for oysters in Dublin. If there is a wait for a table it is definitely worth the wait. I have been here twice and both times I ordered oysters, they have 3 types from different areas of Ireland and you can really taste the difference. I have also ordered the crab claws and lobster roll. If I had to choose I would say try the claws first. Losing a star because it is a very small dark establishment that can get very busy and therefore service can be lacking at times If you are around temple I would recommend a visit read more

Not really sure why this "hole in the wall" had such awesome reviews.. My expectations were set high due to the reviews. The lobster role was not what I expected, it was just lacking flavor. The service... As I understand that there are more important things in life other than customers, but we were definitely not the priority. The family next to us had to practically beg for the waitress to take their order. I wouldn't recommend this place if you are only in Dublin for a short period of time. read more

I must assume everyone that eats here must be drunk and have never experienced good food or service. Service just horrible. Food well below average, chowder was the worst I have had in Ireland, the rest of what we ate was below average. read more

I came here looking for some Irish seafood based on reviews from Lonely Planet and Yelp. The place did not disappoint. This place is literally a hole in the wall, that is very easy to miss. There is no flashy sign like all the other establishments in Temple Bar. I kept walking right by it when I first went looking for it. Once you enter, don't let the layout dissuade you. This is a seafood pub, your options are only seafood at a reasonable price. I had the crab Klaws, the lobster roll, and tried the variety of oysters. Definitely recommend the lobster roll and Flaggy oysters read more

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There are lots of positives but also some negatives- adding up to an average score. Positives: seafood as a whole is very fresh and delicious! The servers are also friendly. Negatives: limited menu, portions small for price and left still a bit hungry, grilled prawns were pretty good but not special, Mac and cheese was SALTY, service was slow, only take cash, cold inside Sum up: glad I tried it. Wouldn't return. read more

Great little hole in the wall in the heart of Temple Bar. Very fresh seafood with a lot of great offerings. Oyster sampler featured four different types of Irish oysters that were very fresh and delicious. The special was a grilled mackerel on rocket that was dressed very nicely. The mussels were fantastic, the best I ever had. It came with a rich butter and white wine and garlic sauce that was so rich and the serving was beyond generous. Skip the crab nachos though the crab was fresh and plentiful. Good service. I will go back. My dad did get sick from the oysters but that is the risk you take with oysters in the summer and not the fault of the restaurant. read more

It's a tiny quaint place. Seafood looked all fresh and good. Service was little slow because there were only 3 staff working with fully seated, but worth the wait!! read more

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The food and service superseded my expectations... Portions however were slightly on the smaller side. But if you are looking for very tasty, fresh and delicious seafood this is your place! read more

It's been a while since we've visit Dublin, more importantly Klaw! Best seafood, you can't beat how cute and fun the atmosphere is! I would have ate here everyday! Add it to your lunch or even a casual dinner spot! read more

Food is good and fairly priced. The place is tiny and you will likely always need to wait for a place to sit.

Really great place. Oysters were fresh and the different toppings were interesting. I also had the grilled prawns which I highly recommend. Messy but great. The folks who work there are also really friendly. It is a tiny place so I got there right when it opened to avoid any big crowds. I agree with others that it is a bit pricier than it needs to be but that wasn't enough to knock it down a star. I plan to come back with guests for the Seafood Tower. read more

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It's small and you might have to wait but it's worth it. The kitchen is right there so you can see how they make the food. Muscles were outstanding and crab grilled cheese was amazing. It's small operation so if you are expecting to get in out quickly, you might want to go somewhere else. The staff were very nice but very busy taking care of everyone. Must do in Belfast read more

Simply the best small seafood restaurant that you could possibly find in Temple Bar. The food is genuinely outstanding. My boyfriend and I had a marvellous dinner in here and the stuff were helpful and friendly. Regrettably, the place itself is far too small to be comfy and the ventilation doesn't seems to be working properly as the door has to be costantly open: not the best deal in winter in Dublin. read more

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Our friends who recently visited Dublin suggested this tiny place. They loved it so much they went twicw in a week . Glad we listened . With only a few tables we were lucky for a late lunch. My sister got the mussels they are famous for and I had the Lobster roll. It was all fresh & delicious . A pint of course too. It is very casual but that was fine for us .The staff was friendly adn didnt rush anyone even with so few tables . Check it out if in temple bar for lunch/ read more

Food was good enough, but both myself and my friend have now got very bad food poisoning! Having ate the same type of food before elsewhere without problems, I sincerely suggest the restaurant take a look at their safety of consumption of their food. Won't be eating here again anyway. read more

Amazing spot! Lobster roll was delicious. Tried a little bit of everything. Mac and cheese was the only big that was average. Wish I would've just gotten more oysters instead. read more

Excellent overall. I love the Clam Chowder and the Lobster Roll. Absolutely delicious and really a pretty good value for the quality and amount of food you get. This is a very comfortable and straightforward restaurant. Enjoy! read more

Klaw - A little tight inside but very clean and friendly. Smells are amazing and the staff is quick and courteous. - Seafood Near Me - Dublin, D

The crab BLT is literally to die for and you must try this! If you're fan of muscles the muscle part was quite good and very large when I've had it with a friend. The lobster roll seems like it's a bit of a loss because it's not using the warm butter but more a mayonnaise base. read more

This place is by far the best seafood spot I've been to in a while! Everything was tasty!!! read more

Found this place on yelp before we traveled. It's a hip little place. Playing old school rock and roll. Not much bigger than my walk in closet but the food was fresh and delicious. Had the crab nachos and was quite delighted. The mashed avocado was simple but incredible to the taste bud. I paired It with a lobster roll and a hopefully IPA. The lobster roll was lightly toasted and the lobster sauced with mayo and a hint of dill. Have always eaten my lobster rolls connecticut style but this was a wonderful enhancement to the trusty lobster roll. My wife enjoyed the crab claw pot. The garlic butter and old bay seasonings were a nice compliment and didn't over power the crab. She also had the seafood chowder which was also exceptional. If you don't mind spending €40 to €80 on a meal you satisfy your seafood craving and walk away quite happy. Good job to the cook and the staff read more

Absolutely fantastic. The seafood chowder is excellent and the Lobster Roll is great. The Gambas are fantastic and perfect in a Spanish broth. Tiny little place that we will definitely go back to. read more

Highly disappointed when I arrived at exactly 5pm and was told by a server that their #ShuckNSuck Oyster Happy Hour was NOT from 5-6pm but 4-5pm. I double checked the website and it says 5-6pm. Very annoying! read more

The best kind of hole in the wall you can ask for. Located in the heart of Temple Bar, this spot serves legit seafood with great customer service. Try the crab nachos, they'll blow your mind. The kitchen is small, so CHILL. You're in Dublin; sit back, relax, and have a good time. read more

The best food I had in Dublin. We got the crab Mac and cheese (really rich and satisfying) and the lobster roll (exactly what you want). Everything was great and staff super friendly. read more

Ate there yesterday and loved the ahi poke! The place is small and was quite busy for a Sunday. Still glad I went. I prefer a different kind of seaweed than what they have here, but you know what, it works. The sauces are just right, and I am very picky about my seafood. I want to come back to try the oyster happy hour. read more

This place is amazing. The place is very tiny but very personal. Everything is amazingly fresh with a good selection of local seafood. Their chowder was lovely. The staff was helpful and friendly. Would definitely go back. read more