Sometimes it's the food. Sometimes the setting. Today, it was Mike, our server, who made this a five star experience. He's worked there more than 20 years and had us thoroughly entranced with his personality and charms. Oh yes, there was food: a vegetarian boxtie and a corned beef boxtie. These were more like stews than a classic boxtie. We polished the plates off and finished with dessert. The toffee pudding was perfect; surprisingly the housemade ice cream sandwich had almost no flavor and was disappointing. The order of three Irish breads was a good appetizer and helped us understand the different styles in the country. The ambiance here is not classic Irish pub, which was good for dinner. !:) read more

The Boxty House - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

Very cute restaurant that stopped by during our food tour to have a lunch. Beer was delicious and I definitely recommend this place for lunch if you are nearby to try the different stews. My favorite of the stew samples was coddle. The bread and butter were also delicious although every place had amazing bread. we didn't really get to interact with the server, but the bartender did give us a good intro to the beers that are available that day read more

The Boxty House - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

This review is written months late, but it would be remiss of me to not do a Yelp review. The Boxty House is one of the few places I think about in my time in Ireland due to my great experience there. Yes, it may be a little pricey, but the Boxty House has tradition rooted in it, and is also a well-known place in Dublin to have traditional Irish cuisine. What we had: -Atlantic Seafood Chowder- comes with stout and treacle bread. There's a nice amount of vegetables (carrots and celery) and two mussels in there. The chowder consistency reminds me of a soup more than a thick chowder. -Gach Rud (Gok-Rudd): Irish lamb stew, Gaelic boxty, corn beef boxty dumplings, boxty bead, and boxty fries. If you want to try a little bit of everything, this is what you should get! I liked the corn beef boxty dumplings the most since it had a soft and chewy texture. -Turkey & Ham Wellington- small portion. -Sticky toffee pudding- The pudding was delicious but the ice cream was the most memorable part of the meal. One thing I noticed is that Khruangbin was playing throughout the restaurant the entire time we were there. No complaints. Whoever was on DJ is a person of taste and kept the good vibes going. Not sure if Ethan still works there, but he was our server and it was nice having a conversation with him about Irish history! He knows his stuff and we learned a lot about how boxty came to be, as well as how Ireland's economy has been on the rise. read more

See all

Great service, great drinks, great food! Our server Thalia was kind and explained everything to us as we've never eaten a Boxty before. She check back in on us throughout dinner to make sure all was good. Shepherds pie was amazing. The potatoes were perfect! read more

The Boxty House - Debbie doesn't like it - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

All I can say is "eat dessert first". Always a fan of eating dessert first, after all you can take leftovers main course meals for later, warm desserts with ice cream? Not so much. Great service, wonderful food. read more

The Boxty House - Shepherds pie - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

Stopped by here on my way to The Temple Bar for some food and it did not disappoint! The chicken boxty had this incredible sauce (always get the sauce) that made the dish creamy and delicious and had some sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Service can be a bit rushed here but it's probably just because of the area, would come back! read more

The Boxty House - Sticky Toffee Pudding - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

Not so secret gem of a restaurant. We ate here four times during our stay in Dublin. First thing I got was a full Irish breakfast which comes with three different types of sausage including black pudding (blood sausage). The thing this place is known for as you could probably tell from the name of the restaurant is the boxty pancake. The boxty pancake is basically a pancake made out of potato. This is naturally gluten free and was popular back in the mid 18th century. It has made a resurgence as of late with the popularization of Irish culture. Another dish we ordered was the boxty sampler. Typically, you can only order this after 2pm I want to say however they were nice enough to make it for us I believe twice by request. It has boxty fries, boxty dumplings swimming in garlic and a sweet tangy sauce, two different boxty breads that have some really special fixings on them. We also got a side order of colcannon, which is kale, mashed potatoes, and a generous portion of butter mixed into the dish. Dessert here is nothing to sneeze at either, they have a delectable Bailey's Irish Cheesecake with blueberries on top. It tasted like they were generous with the Bailey's in it as well as I could definitely taste the alcohol, so maybe don't get it if you are on the wagon. I also have to mention one of the servers here is named Michael. He is great and gave us the recommendation to try Bar 1661 which was voted one of the top 10 best bars in the world. He gave me an introduction to what Poitin is and how it only became legal recently in Ireland, and also had a wealth of knowledge of all the Irish foods that people around the world should try when they visit. This place I will miss now that I am back in the states, but o the memories, I will always have them, also I have the calories that I brought back with me as well! As always people SYOY!!! read more

See all

Super cute cozy setting in the Temple area. The Beer flight was a good way to try their beer made on site. For me, the lager & ipa were really good. Buffalo cauliflower to start really hit the spot- huge portion, great dipping sauce. The Gaelic sirloin boxty was the classic thing to try. The beef was shockingly tender, not tough. (A boxtie is like a chunky potato pancake fyi) Dessert was great too - stcky toffee pudding! Classic Irish spot, elevated! read more

The Boxty House - Gaelic beef boxtie - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

I was here in October of 2023 and stopped in again last week with my daughter.. My friends, who had been on the trip with me in 2023, told my daughter that this was the best place they had eaten in all of Ireland. I agreed and made reservations. My daughter loved it! We had a wonderful evening with great service, thank you Oogee. For drinks my daughter ordered Debbie Doesn't Like It, and I ordered a Summer Breeze. She had the Salmon Boxty and was blown away by how good it was. I had the Lamb Boxty, which was truly scrumptious. Take it from me, if you are going to Dublin, have dinner here but make sure you make a reservation because they are always busy. read more

See all

Great day at 5he Boxty House. Lunch stop on our walking food tour in Ireland. Food was fantastic. Service was fun and professional. Great stop!! read more

See all

This place is unassuming and casual, but the quality of our meal was amazing for the price. Try the fixed price menu deal where you get a starter, main dish and dessert for 45 EUR. The wine selection by the glass is small, but fine. They serve cocktails and beer also. The food was fabulous! Unbelievably delicious beef medallion boxty in mushroom and pepper whiskey sauce with vine ripe broiled tomatoes. Our salad was wonderful with a maple syrup and mustard dressing, green pears and Cashel blue cheese with roasted walnuts and frisée. Really wonderful. The bread and butter pudding was good...a little on the plain side, but the rich ice cream and raisins made it solid. I may dream about the whiskey sauce tonight. It rocked! We are looking up how to make it right now if that tells you anything. Excellent service! read more

See all

* Bread and butter pudding 4/5 * Gallagher's Irish stew 4/5 * Corned beef 4/5 * Sticky taffy pudding 4/5 * French fries app 4/5 * Pork stew 4/5 This was a very good restaurant. Great service and didn't feel overcrowded or stuffy downstairs. Would highly recommend anything on this list. read more

See all

Thank you, Yelp for helping us find the Boxty House in Temple Bar Dublin, for a great authentic Irish dinner. Authentic Irish restaurant with historic decor. Nice bar area if you just want a drink. We tried the Cauliflower bites 5/5, boxty fries 5/5 very good spice bag seasoning served with curry lime mayo, a Bulmer's pint of cider, the Gaelic Boxty 5/5, a traditional Irish dish that was surprisingly delicious which comes with fillet beef medallions, boxty dumplings and a mushroom whiskey sauce and tobacco onions. For dessert we had to try the sticky toffee pudding 5/5 and the baileys cheesecake 5/5. Mike L was a great server that had some good menu suggestions, ask for him, if he is available. read more

See all

I was a little skeptical since this was located in very touristy area, but it was the best Irish breakfast during short stay in Dublin. Loved their coffee too! So delicious and loved their friendly service. Fast and efficient ! read more

The Boxty House - First time trying blood pudding, pretty good! - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

Wonderful and quick service. Lots of tables in tight quarters but the food and people watching is worth it. Enjoying two different dishes featuring boxty. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert makes everything grand! read more

A rainy casual last day in Dublin with several pub stops. Stopped in and had dessert and a beverage. I had the cheesecake with a cup of tea and my husband had the bread plate with a coffee. I enjoyed the bailey's cheesecake. It tasted more like a mousse, very light and tasty w/a toes with chocolate sauce and berries. The bread plate had soda bread, beer bread and we don't recall the third. He wasn't a fan of the soda bread but said the beer bread was very good. Our waitress was very friendly and offered suggestions for ordering the bread plate. So glad she advised against getting 3 slices of 1 flavor and recommended choosing the selection offered. read more

The Boxty House - Cheesecake - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

Tourist trap. Over priced. Small portions, especially given the price. No Guinness here bc they brew their own beer. We had reservations and were seated promptly but somehow people who were seated after us received table service before us. My husband went back to the hostess to ask who our server was so that we could start our dinner order. Needless to say our server was not so happy about that. We both started with the seafood chowder. It was ok tasting but 15€ for a cup!? We had had better seafood chowder at other restaurants for 10€ a bowl. My entree was the braised beef boxty. The meat and gravy was salty. The potato pancake was good. I did not finish it. Husband had the Shepard's pie. He said the pie was good. The tables were so packed into the restaurant we had stuff moving on our table each time someone passed. Very underwhelmed with the experience. Had we known this was what to expect, we would have chosen to eat some where else. read more

The Boxty House - The Boxty House special of the day, braised beef Boxty. - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

One of the mid-level eateries in Ireland with excellent food presentation and flavors that will wobble any picky palate, but somewhat pricey. We sat by the sidewalk window and met the server, David, who provided his input on a few of the menu items. I chose the Beef & Stout Stew which was a hearty meal with a side of three types of bread. The appetizer were spicy seasoned fries with a curry lime mayo dip which were plentiful and quickly devoured. The cocktails were on special 2 for 25€. I ordered a Rum and the wife had a Vodka. They both tasted great but they really were only sugar filled girly drinks. read more

See all

Great meal at The Boxty House, despite the level of tourist location. We did learn that reservations are recommended. We popped in and they were full. We were able to put our name in and return. The restaurant is pleasant, simply decorated, and a friendly vibe. Or server was great, friendly with just the right level of teasing attitude. Their cocktails as introduced us to Dingle Distillery gin (which led us to a tour later in our trip). The boxty platter was the perfect introduction to all things boxty and how creative you can be with a potato. All of the flavors were interesting combinations, some that I'd never had. Great option in Temple Bar, may want reservations! read more

The Boxty House - Menu - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

Fufu drinks and overpriced food with great service would be how I'd describe this restaurant. Tables and seats were close together which I'm not a fan of. The drinks were beautiful but were sugary and weak. The food came to the table beautifully displayed but could have been tastier. Although the fries were really good. Our waiter was prompt and had a great personality which was probably the only great thing about this place. Not worth the money spent. read more

See all

One of the stops of our Dublin Food Tour! The stew and Boxty samplers were delicious! Recommend checking out this cute little restaurant in the Temple Bar area of Dublin. read more

See all

I think this might be a tourist trap. I had this spot bookmarked because it had good reviews and the food looked good, which it was. However, it was kind of pricey for what it was, and it's probably because it's located right in Temple Bar. We stopped by for lunch on a Friday at around 2. Between me and my husband, we ordered 'An Gach Rud', which was a sampler platter, to share, since we wanted to try a little bit of everything. It came with the Gaelic Boxty (medallion of Irish beef), Gallagher's Lamb Stew, Corned Beef Boxty Dumplings, Carrot Puree & Black Pudding Crumb on Boxty Loaf, and Boxty fries. For those of you unfamiliar with boxty, it's a traditional Irish potato pancake made from a mixture of raw, grated potatoes and cooked, mashed potatoes. I read that it's supposed to be crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. This one was just soft and soggy all over, so I wasn't a huge fan. I actually preferred the lamb stew and the corned beef. The lamb in the stew was very tender, and didn't have any gamey lamb taste. The fries had a nice flavor but it was too oily and over-fried. I would say that we weren't really that full, but we weren't still hungry either. We could have eaten more, or just not ate, if that makes sense. Besides, I don't think either of us wanted any more of any of the dishes since they're pretty heavy. I don't think I would be able to finish any one of these dishes by myself, so if you can, come with a group of people so that you can try a little bit of everything. I'm glad we got to try it but was this sampler platter worth €46? I don't think so... read more

See all

Came at a time where it wasn't too busy. Got seated quickly and the service was great. The server was kind and attentive. We ordered 3 items to share. Seared Scallop- this was really good. I've also never had scallops where, I assume, the roe was served with it. The scallop was sweet and the roe gave it a more savory flavor. The carrot putter and the blood pudding crumbles complimented it well providing another sweet and savory element. Beef and Stout Stew- the stew was comforting and hearty. The breads were a bit on the drier side but was good when dipped in the stew. Gaelic Boxty Special- the special comes with a beer. Really enjoyed this entree. I ate the plate clean. The tomatoes really pulled the dish together as it gave it a sweet and acidic kick to create a nice balance. read more

See all

Loved this place. Great food. So glad we dropped in. Service was excellent. The others with us also enjoyed coming here. Very cool atmosphere inside. read more

The Boxty House - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Wow. Food was amazing! We had the boxty platter and the colcannon so we could get a nice sampling of everything and it was all so delicious!

We had a fellow named Mike take care of us a few days ago. Super fellow and very helpful. Service is great, food is great, ambiance is just fine, too -- a straight-forward pub -- very homey. Price? I see reviews calling it high, but I didn't think so -- depends on the alternatives. Lots of good places in the Temple Bar area, and this one really hit the spot. Lots of gluten free options for my wife, too. read more

Found this place on yelp and it did not disappoint. Right next to Temple bar so location is central. Cozy little joint. It was pretty empty when we sat down, but it filled up by the time we were done. We have a celiac child and it was fantastic because their kids menu was celiac safe, including chicken nuggets! Also, our girls ordered lemonades and they brought them in fancy cocktail glasses, which of course the kids loved We did an Irish cheese and bread plate to begin with. I think there could've been a little bit more cheese. In my opinion and the Bread was just OK. They do make it in house, which is nice, but some of the textures were a little dry for my liking. I got the blue cheese dumplings and holy cannoli. If I could eat that sauce every day for the rest of my life, I would do so happily. Texture on the dumplings was great. Reminiscent of gnocchi, but not the same. And the sauce was decadent and silky, but not overwhelming My girlfriend got the Gaelic boxy. It was also phenomenal. If we could've eaten more meals here we absolutely would have. read more

See all

Food: the food was incredible. Highly recommend Boxty fries for the unique experience, and definitely ask for all the sauces. Ambiance: crowded and cozy, but you could hear your dinner guests. Service: our server was informative, and a great upseller, without being pushy. Only downside was they were out of to go boxes... so we just stuffed our faces. read more

The Boxty House - Gaelic Boxty and the Burger - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

Stopped into the Boxty House after seeing it on an episode of Somebody Feed Phil. I was really intrigued by the idea of a boxty and knew I needed to try it during my visit. It was easy to grab a reservation online but ultimately, I ended up sitting at the bar which was a great choice since all the staff members were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Gaelic Boxty per my server's recommendation. This particular platter came with beef medallions, boxty pancakes, a cream sauce, tomato, and fried onions. It was really rich and savory. I think it actually could've used a bit of salt but ultimately, I enjoyed it. The cocktail list was surprisingly huge but I opted for a glass of red wine which paired well with the beef. I even got the sticky toffee pudding for dessert which was lovely. My only regret is not trying the boxty fries because they smelled and looked amazing! If you are curious about boxy or want a convenient place with plenty of classic Irish options, I'd recommend coming here. read more

See all

I know the special here is the Boxty but I would've assumed all of the Irish food and drink would also be good. There was a special for 2 cocktails and I thought I woke like that but I only just got 1. 2/5 Boxty - looks nice but I didn't like the flavors. 2/5 Shepards pie - I expected minced meat. The flavor was also off. 4/5 oysters - these tasted great and was not fishy This is in the heart of temple bar so it was a bit pricey. Was a good experience but I wouldn't come back. Service was great and staff were nice and friendly. read more

This was a recommendation from someone we met at our ring making experience. She had gone here on a food tour, and that was all we needed to hear. Best fish and chips I've had so far (gluten free) and I have sampled many from the UK to Wales to Ireland. Peas were even delightful. Corned beef and steak medallions were a hit too. Recommend the sticky toffee for dessert and sample a cocktail or two. read more

See all

It was absolutely delicious, both the food and drinks, but the thing that made it even better was the service. We had a wonderful waitress and I wish I could remember her name. She gave us a card and I lost it. She was blonde and told us about where to visit on our travels like the Hills of Tara. They did not disappoint and we're excited to check out Achill Island later on. Thank you so much for the warm reception and amazing recommendations! read more

The Boxty House - Green beans, fries, bread, and corn beef boxty. - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

It's in a very touristy part of Dublin, but well worth it. It's like a crepe and pancake filled with corned beef goodness. It's a food that is supposed to be native to Ireland, but can't verify it as I'm not from there. Service was great and the servers were all friendly and had great recommendations. read more

The Boxty House - Corned Beef Boxty - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

We stopped in didn't have a reservation, but they seated up right away. The service was excellent the menu was large enough to have a nice variety of pub food. They were busy but still the food came out fast and hot. The appetizer was delicious, the oyster were huge but didn't take a picture. We came back twice, the first time we just stumbled in after a day at Stonehenge, then the second time it was in the Secrets Foods of Dublin tour. read more

See all

2nd time here!!! this place is again over the top amazing!! we needed a bite to eat after sitting listening to live music @ the quay bar just down the street. boxty fries (original with the housemade garlic rocket sauce!!!!) fried pickles, & a side salad hit the spot!! fries weren't especially hot when they arrived at the table and debbie made it right asap!! do not miss giving this a try!!! you get debbie as your waitress!!!!! one of the best ever!! read more

See all

The Boxty House was a Yelp recommendation for us so before we left the states I made a reservation for the day we were in Dublin, Ireland seeing the Book of Kells. After being seated we ordered the Irish stew and soda bread and the corned beef and cabbage to share. The service was prompt and helpful however it could have been a bit more friendly. Both meals were very good, although the honey really enjoyed the stew and I much preferred the corned beef. All in all, we enjoyed our meal and I would definitely recommend the restaurant if you're in the area. read more

The Boxty House - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

Friendly service and the before/5:30 Beer & Boxty is the way to go. Here's a strange thing: there are two forms of boxty. But no indication on the menu whether you're getting the pancake style or the dumpling/gnocchi style. You want pancake. The dumpling is good but nothing you haven't had before. read more

Boxtys are a must when visiting Ireland and Gallagher's Boxty House has mastered this potato pancake by turning them into dumplings, fries, pancakes and even making tacos with them. We went with a Chicken Boxty that had a fabulous sauce, think of chicken gravy with green onions and leeks over a Boxty that's filled with grilled chicken tenderloins. I can't say it's worth the €27 prices, but it tasted great and it's in the high traffic Temple Bar tourist trap area. Service was excellent as well. read more

The Boxty House - Chicken Boxty - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

Boxty House wasn't on my to try list, but the crowds after the parade made me end up here due to large lines at the other restaurants I wanted to try. There was about a 15 minute wait, which wasn't bad. We were set at a high top table with stools. The waiter approached the table promptly and took our drink orders. I ordered a vodka drink. For food I decided on the fish and chips. Compared to the others I've tried while in Ireland, the portion size was very small. Although small it was pretty good. For dessert I tried the cake and it was so decadent and delicious. Not a bad choice when in the Temple Bar area. Maybe next trip I'll actually try Boxty. read more

See all

Was disappointed because wanted to try Boxty but I am vegetarian and they had no option with just vegetables and cants order boxty by itself. The fish and chips were just ok. The chips themselves were mushy and not very crispy. Was looking forward to this meal but all in all was a let down. read more