We did a business dinner here and none of us really knew what to expect, but we were all pleasantly…read moresurprised. First of all, it is located upstairs with very large windows so the view of Malahide's coast is extraordinary. The ambiance is very nice and upscale, but not in a pretentious way. Most of us did the early bird special, which was an excellent deal (I want to say around 25 euro). The food was excellent and reminded me of the type of creativity you see on the cooking shows. Everyone was raving.

I went there for lunch on Saturday and I must say I like the fact that, despite them having a cheap…read moremenu (cheap for Malahide), they don't compromise on taste or quality. Fresh seasonal vegetables complement the locally sourced meats, poultry and fish. Whatever your preference! The food is beautifully presented, flavoursome and plenty of choice. I had the Seafood platter which was beautiful. The staff are excellent and the food was top class. Ps. Ask for a seat by the window because the view over the harbour is extraordinary!

This is a very special restaurant. The prefix dinner-menu has lots of choices. The combination and…read morelayers of flavours in thoughtfully prepared dishes are visually appealing and mouth watering flavours. It is a small cozy restaurant with glasses or bottles of wine to accompany your meal. I highly recommend coming here if you appreciate really great food, especially for a special occasion with friends or family. Service was attentive and the menu is accommodating with vegan options. I felt very lucky to be able to get a table at the window when I popped by early in the evening and so I would recommend making a reservation.

The stars are mostly for the starters and desserts. Service was warm and friendly, the ambiance is…read morejust amazing, such a cute little space but decorated with lots of fun musician inspired aesthetics. It is a bit of a tight space but makes it such a unique and cozy space. For a set price, they have a menu (I assume it rotates based on what is sourced for the week or season?). We started with some olives, and some bread with duck butter "Navettes of bread/Achill Island Sea salt/duck butter". The duck butter was so good, I wanted to lick the serving container. I resorted to scraping as much out as I could. My starter was absolutely amazing. It was the "Foie gras crème/Brioche/apple/sauternes/grape". So delicious, I am still thinking about it. The main I had was the Skeaghanore duck breast. The sauce was amazing, however the duck was just ok. I think if it were sliced into smaller medallions, it would have been easier to eat. I struggled to cut it into bite sized pieces even though I was provided with a good knife. The 2 pieces were a hearty serving as well. It would be more palatable (I found it a bit tough) if it were presented with smaller cut medallion pieces (with crispy skin would be amazing!) I had tasted my friend's filet of prime Irish beef, and while it is a nice presentation, they both left their sides untouched. Overall, I feel like The Vintage Kitchen had a few hits and misses. Still fun spot to try out though! Desserts were amazing, we just were so full by then! The price at the time was €72 and although there were hits and misses, the portions served imho was worth the price.

We had a wonderful dinner at this gem of a restaurant a short walk from Hotel Mespil. Highly…read morerecommend when in the area but make a reservation beforehand as there are only a small number of tables. Only a few photos taken but they should give a good idea of the quality and ambiance.

An utterly divine experience. I expressed this sentiment to the waitress by the way!…read more The quality of service, hospitality, and the lamb sheppard's pie created a memory of a lifetime. Thank you to the Sussex staff for this wonderful experience. Viva la Sussex

Wow wow wow!! Great food…read more Flawless service We went for the six course tasting menu with paired wine. We had champagne to start Three canapés The menu was Foie gras with apple sorbet That sorbet was incredible!! Red mullet bouillabaisse Cos with truffle, cauliflower and roasted yeast Pyrenees lamb with wild garlic, morels, artichoke and white asparagus which also came with lamb shoulder in a dill sauce Clementine and milk tart Chocolate praline dessert with a white coffee ice-cream We finished with coffee and petit fours. All told it took over 3 hours. Lovely feel to the place. A bit adventurous and definitely a place to go for a special occasion.

Ate here a while ago, and forgot to complete my review. It is a bit outdated, but still helpful to…read moresome I hope. The Greenhouse seems to be the "it" restaurant in Dublin at the moment. There has been much fanfare with the opening of the restaurant, and its chef, Mikael Viljanen. Although only opened for several months, many are anticipating a Michelin Star from The Greenhouse. Unfortunately, The Greenhouse did not get a Michelin start this year, but they are definitely headed in the right direction. Chef Viljanen is very creative and many of the dishes have a molecular gastronomy spin on them. The restaurant is extremely small, only 40 seats. Eating at The Greenhouse is more of an experience, so they won't rush you out the door trying to turn over tables. With all of the recent publicity, trying to get a reservation isn't easy at the last minute. It is suggested that reservations be made at least one week in advance. I was fortunate to get a lunch reservation. I had tried to walk-in the night before, but there were no openings and the kitchen was closing. We decided to eat at One Pico instead and the General Manager there, Andrew, called The Greenhouse to see if they could squeeze us in the following day. He was able to get a lunch reservation, and the General Manager, David O'Brien, from The Greenhouse even came over to One Pico to introduce himself and said he was looking forward to us eating there the following day. We ordered the Chef's Choice Five Course Tasting Menu. The meal started off with an amuse bouche of a maitake mushroom cream puff. A perfectly light and crunchy cream puff shell encasing, a rich earthy filling of mushrooms. The first course was foie gras, royale and frozen, green apple and candied nuts. This dish is a grab bag of flavors, textures and temperatures. Pairing the earthy and velvety foie gras with the tartness of green apples, and the sweet crunchiness of nuts will keep your taste buds dancing and wanting more. The second course was a Jerusalem artichoke veloute with truffle oil. The soup is silky smooth. The truffle oil adds some richness and earthiness to the dish. A very well balanced course. The third course was cod, smoked mussels and cauliflower puree with hazelnut oil. The cod was cooked to perfection. Still slightly translucent in the middle, the delicate flavor rose right to the top. The smoked mussels were tender and did not overpower the cod. The cauliflower puree added some earthiness to the dish. A great way to start the meal. The fourth course was venison, pumpkin puree, roasted shallots and bacon. The venison was a perfect medium rare. The roasted shallots added some sweetness to the dish. The pumpkin puree added some earthiness, while the bacon added some saltiness and a textural contrast. The meal ended with a dessert of chocolate, carmelized onions, with sorbet and a mousse like dish, and milk solid crisps. The dish just did not work for me. The sorbet and mousse was strange to have as a dessert and was rather tart. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of the ingredient and lost my notes, but it is something that is usually associated with savory dishes rather than desserts. To me it did not pair well with the chocolate. The menu at The Greenhouse is very ambitious and creative, but certainly in the right hands with Chef Viljanen at the helm.

We walked in to a warm welcome and a delicious dinner. After sharing the very generous and tasty…read morecaprese salad, we chose the two specials, brill fish and scampi saganaki. Both delicious. Prices were reasonable, service was good and the food was outstanding! The restaurant is small and it was a little loud due to two couples conversation.

Came here for brunch on Sunday. Absolutely delicious, we loved everything we had. Everything was…read morecooked perfectly and had tons of flavor. The staff is beyond nice and super helpful navigating the menu for the first time. The Asian Twist Surf and Turf and the Seafood Medley was highly recommended by our waiter. We did try the Surf and Turf and it was delicious. If you are in the mood for an appetizer I would 100% get the homemade fishcake super super good and made fresh. The sweet chili jam was awesome! We will definitely be back while we are staying here and vacationing.

When we decided on traveling to Dublin, we thought the winding stair looked particularly nice and…read morebooked a dinner here. We were very happy we did! The spot is located up a literal winding staircase that takes you into an inviting room that boasts a lovely view of the river below. We didn't go to the third floor, but I can imagine it was equally lovely. They've got an impressive wine list and a moderate beer list that's predominantly bottle. Interestingly they don't have spirits so the mixed drinks are wine cocktails - boss! I tried a white port and tonic drink - seriously next level! I don't often find wine cocktails and even more rarely are they really good! The menu is impressive and seasonal, save the potted crab and haddock, which are on all the time. It should be know for any who dine with our crew, that we share a lot, so everything we had was enjoyed by all 5 of us. The crab was unbelievable! Creamy, flavorful, magical. The beef cheek and fish plate were also perfect for sharing. We also had two scotch eggs - these could have a Klondike bar (look it up youngins!) like marketing campaign! We shared the Haddock and the Pigs on Green Port Tenderloin. Both were awesome, with the Haddock more memorable. We haven't had such delicious mashed fish since Iceland and the cheddar mash and onions were the perfect accoutrement! The chocolate fondant was delicious and the bread and butter bread pudding was life changing. The whiskey sauce is something I'd swim in if given the chance! It was lick the plate good. The service was spot on and we got out of there for about €50 a person, full and happy! The whole evening was excellent and this place definitely deserves the accolades. If you're in the area, you should check it out!

Located along the river, The Winding Stair offers a modern twist on Irish cuisine with locally…read moresourced ingredients incorporated into every dish on the menu. This is evident by the name drop of some producers in each dish. My family was able to try a scotch egg for the first time, some beef cheek, crab and a charcuterie board with meats from Cork. Even the beers we ordered were local as well, mine from the Waterford area. Our server walked us through this experience with ease and we all couldn't be happier with our time here, especially for a Sunday afternoon when it could have been a lot louder and chaotic.

Very cute little restaurant in Temple Street! This is a gem in the middle of a high traffic and…read moretourist intense area. Very romantic and relatively quiet, it was perfect for us having a baby who had just fallen asleep! There is limited seating and it got full fast. We tried the seafood chowder and Irish stew and both were light and delicious! We also had their homemade bread which kept getting better at every taste! I don't think they have a liquor license but they service zero proof Guinness and wine as well as craft cocktails with mead!

Despite it being packed we were sat within 5 minutes. The food was good and flavorful but I was…read moreunderwhelmed by the cocktail list. I got a cocktail that had N/A liquor but also (alcoholic) red wine in it? It wasn't bad...just confusing.

WONDERFUL! The best food we have had so far in Dublin. The drinks were great and so was the food.read more

We just stopped at the bar for a few drinks but the bar tender was very social and made a great…read morewhiskey sour. Beers were as expected. The ambiance is nice and must make a reservation to the restaurant.