Octopussy&#x27;s Seafood Tapas

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delicious fish and chips and the workers/owner were so nice and funny! Definitely a must stop after…read morea Howth hike.

The best fish and chips I had while traveling in Scotland and Ireland this May.read more

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Offloading some Dublin Bay Prawns

The Oar House

4.1(82 reviews)

0.0 km

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

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The Brass Monkey

4.3(68 reviews)

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!

The food here was incredible. Located on the pier. Some of the best, freshest oysters I've ever…read morehad. Seafood chowder was so good I felt that any chowder I had before this was all a lie, with a delicate and light cream base. A variety of tender, fresh seafood in the chowder. Great fish and chips, as well.

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Deep

4.3(47 reviews)

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.

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King Sitric

4.1(34 reviews)

0.6 km

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

Good enough for Bourdain, good enough for me.

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Wrights Of Howth

4.2(11 reviews)

I think Crabby Jo's is within Wrights of Howth? Or the names are interchangeable? I walked by a few…read moretimes trying to find Crabby Jo's until I gave up, but I'm happy to report I still ended up eating, and still had a nice experience lol. I'd definitely recommend as a low-key lunch spot. I stopped in for a super early lunch after a boat ride (It was 11:40ish) and was happy to see the dining area was already filling up. Some folks were ordering coffee, and others were skipping to lunch like me. I went with the crab burger and this thing was massive. I swapped regular fries for sweet potato fries for an extra few $$$. The portion size and quality ingredients = definitely worth the price. Once you leave the restaurant, you can walk through to the gift shop. I ended up buying quite a few trinkets for friends and family. It was one of the more impressive gift shops that I had seen while on my trip for sure! And they also have a fresh seafood selection on display. A little bit of everything!

We were looking for some oysters as we came into Howth, and I'm not sure how this place wasn't as…read morebusy! They have a whole restaurant but the star of the show was the oyster bar. LOOK AT THE PHOTO THESE THINGS ARE PROBABLY THE LARGEST OYSTERS WE'LL SEE IN OUR LIFE. We didn't even know how to eat them they were so big! I wish I caught a the name of the guy working behind the counter because his customer service was top notch, he was so helpful and seemed to really love his job. He told us all the options and have great recommendations - we ended up with the flamed options and the flavors were so amazing. Highly, highly recommend. Loved it!

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Howth Market

4.1(25 reviews)

0.3 km

The Howth Market is located in a seaside village and has a great variety of souvenirs as well as…read moretasty treats to satisfy any craving. Each vendor is responsible for their own items and you can usually talk to the artist or owner directly, which makes the buying experience even more personal. I loved the variety of items here and would love to spend more time when I am in the area again.

It's cute! It's little and a lot of stuff you would expect to be at markets. There are some really…read morecool things too. I haven't had the food but I have bought a few things when I'm in the area and everyone's been super kind.

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Aqua

4.2(49 reviews)

0.2 km

Great lunch experience with some good friends. They live in Howth and this their go to restaurant…read more Great recommendation. Lovely interior. Greeted immediately, got sat at our table quickly. Wonderful location by the window with views from two directions. Service was 5 star. The team was amazing. The food preparation and presentation was terrific. Flavor was amazing. I had the fish and chips at the suggestion of our hosts. Great choice. My wife had the hake fish special. She loved it. We also had to order dessert. I got the crème brûlée at the suggestion of our host. It was first class! All aspects of the meal were wonderful. Thank you for a great memorable experience.

Great view, comfortable lounge area. Good for guests visiting from outside Ireland. Good for groups.read more

The room.

Crème brûlée

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The view.

Beshoff Bros

4.3(64 reviews)

0.4 km

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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!

Haddock

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Kids meal for Family Meal Deal - Hake

Beshoffs of Howth

3.8(48 reviews)

0.2 km

After hiking the cliff trail I descended into Howth and went into Beshoffs for a glass of wine and…read morea sampling of local seafood. The staff treated me with a smile and I sat at the bar. They were quick to attend and happy to help. They even charged my phone while I enjoyed the restaurant. The bar server suggested the local salmon appetizer and I ordered a glass of French sauv blanc and seafood chowder. The salmon dish is several thick slices of smoked locally caught salmon almost sashimi style with a fantastic texture and impressive freshness and flavor. The chowder was amazing and light. The employees checked on me several times through and made me feel right at home. The bar staff even brought me my phone without asking at the end. I Loved it. Great experience.

Absolutely fresh and delicious oysters! And an amazing wine selection to choose from! The servers…read morewere kind and the restaurant is a classy little spot at the pier! Would come back 10x over

Restaurant front area

Razor clams with olive oil

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Ira B.

14 years ago

One of my favorite restaurants in Dublin.

Greg D.

6 years ago

Amazing experience - eat here if you can!

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We stepped in for a quick round of oysters before dinner on Sunday, around 5:30pm, no wait. The…read morespace is small, maybe 10-15 seats, but it's got personality! And a wall of paper towels that customers from all around the world have written messages on -- love that. We got the oyster sampler, which is a perfect pre-dinner snack size for two. It comes with four different kinds of oysters, two each, eight total. The waitress explained the taste profiles of each type: one was salty, one was mineral-y, another creamy. I thought the creamy oysters took the cake. Pro tip: come during Happy Hour and get a euro off each oyster!

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