On a tip from Emily C, my beau and I tripped out to Howth on a beautiful, sunny Saturday in March…read morefor a bit of fresh air, exercise, and... BEER. At Summit Inn. This wasn't exactly a planned pitstop -- but after he took me trekking through a bog, over a few cliffs and it started raining in a sideways fashion, he probably thought it wise to situate me with some booze inside for awhile. Luckily, Summit Inn is perfectly positioned as a halfway point for hikers/walkers that have started near the train station and are making their long loop back. We enjoyed a few pints, warmed up a bit, used the restroom and were on our way. I highly recommend the hike (there are shorter versions!)...and making this a little respite to gather your bearings before being on your way back to Howth. It's all on its own up here, quite cozy. And, if you get a bit too drunk/full to complete the hike -- there are taxis that seem to be milling about, and a bus line that goes straight back to the town center/train station. So there you have it! Howth is a 25 minute train trip from Dublin on the DART -- about 5 euro return, give or take. Really nice side trip that can be done easily. Beautiful area.

It was a quick stop for us. They are perfectly located at the bottom of the hill before u go see…read morethe cliffs. The staff felt a little overwhelmed but the food matched the price. Most people are just stopping in for a Guinness and maybe a toastie so it's a perfect vibe for that.

Really good food and a super nice place! The chicken was properly spicy and full of flavor, just…read morethe way I like it. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality. Definitely worth a visit!

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.

The service here was warm and welcoming. We arrived at the time when most restaurants were getting…read moreready for closing, but The Brass Monkey ushered us in and gave us a table right by the windows. The deluxe chowder hit the spot and was very filling. A spot not to be missed!

It was great food served by a friendly staff very quickly. A great experience on the wharf.read more

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

After doing the cliff walk, we stopped in here for a bite. Fish was kinda greasy, chips were thick,…read moreand chowder was okay. Good vibes though. Just had higher hopes

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. $$

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.