Location: Dun Laoghaire
Top Restaurants in Dun Laoghaire
Top Things to do in Dun Laoghaire
- 1. Dun Laoghaire Pier
- 2. James Joyce Tower & Museum
- 3. Dun Laoghaire Harbour
- 4. Pavilion Theatre
- 5. National Maritime Museum of Ireland
- 6. Lexicon Library and Cultural Centre
- 7. People's Park Farmers Market
- 8. Oratory of The Sacred Heart
- 9. People's Park
- 10. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Tourist Information Centre
Where to eat Irish food in Dun Laoghaire: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Irish food in Dun Laoghaire, Province of Leinster, Ireland. Dún Laoghaire (Irish pronunciation: [d̪ˠuːn̪ˠ ˈɫeːrʲə]) is a suburban coastal town in County Dublin, Ireland, about 12 km (7.5 miles) south of Dublin city centre. It is the county town of the Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown district. Formerly a major port of entry from Great Britain, it was known as Dunleary until 1821 when it was renamed Kingstown in honour of King George IV's visit that year, and in 1920 was given its present name, the original Irish form of Dunleary.
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10. Finnegans's of Dalkey
Overall Ratings
4 based on 310 reviews
A public house, family owned and run in the village of Dalkey. We serve lunch from 12.30-3.30 everyday.
Reviewed By Elizabeth P
If you find yourself in Dalkey (and you should), spend sometime at Finnegans's. We had lunch here as we made our way along the Irish coast on the DART. The food was good and the service prompt and friendly. Highly recommend this place. Very close to the station; prices were reasonable.
9. F.X. Buckley Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 360 reviews
Established in 1993, F.X. Buckley Monkstown is located in the heart of Monkstown Village near the coastal dart line between Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire. Open seven days a week, our neighbourhood steakhouse and bar is famous for our F.X. Buckley steaks, ac
Reviewed By anaskoi
Since, I am back in Dublin for some business, I decided to have some dinner with my colleague away from the city centre. The concierge at the Shelbourne booked us a table there and we were more than happy with the meals and service. Not to forget, it is great value for money. Would dine there again during my next trip to Ireland in July
8. DeVille's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 497 reviews
DeVille's is located on the main street in the old heritage town of Dalkey. Born out of a love of food and the ceremony of dining out, its joint owners brother and sister Kim and David O'Driscoll serve moderately priced, traditional bistro fare seven nigh
Reviewed By diveshark1
Had a great evening recently with a friend. Couldn't make my mind up on a main, so had lots of starters instead! Oysters, Chili Squid, Lambs kidneys and then the sautéed prawns to finish. All were fantastic, oysters shucked really well, kidneys lovely and tender and prawns plump and juicy. Tried some really good white wines by the glass. Friend only had 3 starters as they had forgotten one of his dishes. All good though and we had a great night as usual here.
7. Rage Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Ferguscronin
We chose Rage after it was recommended to us and we really enjoyed it. Food was very tasty, well presented and not too expensive. There was plenty of options on the menu. My wife is vegetarian and was very satisfied with her dish. The staff are both friendly and helpful and got everything we ordered (including adjustments to dishes) exactly right.We had 2 meat dishes, a vegetarian and a kids meal, plus 3 desserts and not one complaint.Looking forward to next visit.Hi Fergus,Thank you so much for the great review. We try to accommodate all dietary requirements for people of all ages. So your feedback is great. We're a small team so we really do appreciate you taking the time to review us. Hopefully see you and your family in again soonRegardsBarbara
6. Salt Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 313 reviews
Avoca Monkstown is unique, being our only location that exclusively features food. With a large Food Market and separate SALT cafe, youâll find a whole new range of food experiences in one spot. In addition to the familiar Avoca foodhall offering, the Mon
Reviewed By Tablepourdeux
Had lunch here with my partner - she had buratta with "heirloom" tomatoes and I had their lunchtime burger described as "Higgins smoked beef burger, mature cheddar, gherkins, caramelisedonion, French fries, horseradish mayonnaise". And very good my burger was too. I didn't pick up much smokiness from the beef but that didn't stop it being juicy and tasty. My partner's salad was less successful. The heirloom tomatoes came in a range of pretty shades but they obviously had just been removed from the refrigerator and were so cold that they had no discernible flavor. We pointed this out to the waiter when we were paying our bill. He went as far to agree with us that tomatoes should not be served to the table from the refrigerator, but not so far to make any adjustment to the bill when we expressed disappointment with the lack of flavor in the tomatoes! Did I mention the burger was good?Hi there,Thank you so much for visiting Avoca, and for your valued feedback. We take all of your comments on board, and will make sure they get communicated to the team in an effort to improve our offering. We regret you did not enjoy the tomatoes in your salad, and will endeavour not to have them in the fridge before serving so as not to take away from the flavour.Again, thank you for visiting and for your feedback - we do hope you will come back again in future!Kind Regards,Avoca
5. Fallon & Byrne People's Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 330 reviews
Nestled in the Peopleâs Park between Dun Laoghaire and Glasthule, the original Victorian pavilion and former tearoom has been completely renovated with the addition of a lightweight, vaulted glass roof and a glass curtain wall to give a spacious, airy din
Reviewed By thepotteryshop
We stopped into the restaurant for lunch and was greeted by a very friendly staff member who showed us to a table. There wasa very good choice on the menu and I opted for the Manhattan Clam Chowder, taking it as a main course. It was absolutely delicious, with plenty of seafood and about 6 clams still in the shell. I thoroughly enjoyed it. My wife had a goats cheese salad which she really enjoyed. The floor staff were attentive but not intrusive and our experience at this establishment was 100% positive. Thank you to everyone at this fine restaurant, I will be back.Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review for our restaurant, we're so happy that you enjoyed your meal and our service. We hope you return to us sometime soon!
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4. 8A Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By romac48
8A Brasserie offers a quality dining experience at a very reasonable prices. The seating is comfortable, providing space and light to eat and talk without any background noise other than other human voices which is a pleasure in itself. Service is attentive and knowledgeable with good advice on wine recommendation for dishes selected. The menu is imaginative with attention to locally sourced ingredients and variety of choice. A 2 course meal for 4 adults with wine and coffees came to Eur 168. Irish and English understood and spoken, which is rare in South County Dublin
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3. Hartley's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 613 reviews
Reviewed By silverfox711
My daughter in law graduated from University College Dublin & it was decided to celebrate the event at Hartleys after the graduation ceremony. We were a party of 14 & we had cocktails at the bar to start. The bar staff were very knowledgeable on the various drinks & cocktails ordered. They were helpful, courteous & friendly. Following a few bevies we repaired to our table which was beautifully laid out. We had a set menu with choices & after the order was taken the food arrived without undue delay. The service was great, the food was great & the entire night was excellent. Everybody had a very enjoyable night & the graduate thoroughly enjoyed herself, particularly when the staff brought on a celebratory candle lit cake. I would happily recommend Hartleys for any such event or indeed for any dining requirement.
2. Cavistons
Overall Ratings
4 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By SweetnSourKraut
This charming bistro style seafood restaurant is well worth a visit.The owner, Peter Caviston, as utterly charming and his deli store next door, probably the best I have seen anywhere in Ireland.Caviston's has been there for decades, has a loyal local clientele and caters perfectly for visitors. Fresh, fresh seafood and shellfish. The crab mayonnaise is outstanding.
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1. Waterfront Bistro
Overall Ratings
5 based on 127 reviews
The Waterfront Bistro accommodates lunch and evening dining. A great dining experience at ordinary prices. Wednesday to Sunday nights it transforms into a sophisticated dining area with excellent dishes and beautiful wines on offer
Reviewed By Oparazzo
On our first evening in Dún Laoghaire we had dinner at the Waterfront Bistro. We enjoyed it so much that we came back the next evening. (We might have come again on our third and last day, but that would have clashed with a European qualifier match against the Dutch. Alas, weâd better dined here again and not watched this humiliating loss...)The Waterfront Bistro is outstanding in many ways. The food is excellent, the wine list put together with great skill, the Guinness perfectly drawn into a chilled glass, and the proprietor makes you feel at home from the moment you step through the door.They offer a very refined way of home cooking. The soups of the day (for example parsnip/ginger) are soul-warming and have just the right consistency, not too thick and not too thin. The fish & chips were the best I ever had â Iâve had lots over there in the UK -, and I had to ask for more of the delicious remoulade sauce.The salads come dressed with a fine vinaigrette (on day 2, the greens would have benefitted from another washing cycle). We had them with goat cheese and with an interesting combination of pigeon and crispy fried pancetta. The vegetable linguine and the slow cooked pork belly were another examples of how to turn a rather ordinary dish into an epiphany (Iâm not exaggerating here). The mussels I had for starters were such a generous pile that it would have sufficed easily for a full meal; they were so delicious that I couldnât help licking my fingers instead of using the iced lemon water.On the first evening the ladies had some room left for dessert, in other words the options were too tempting. They had the mousses (mango/passion fruit and white chocolate/raspberry), both with vanilla ice cream. The photos speak for themselves.I wonder what the Michelin fellows were thinking when they visited Dún Laghoire the last time. A plate is the least we would award, but actually this place deserves a bib gourmand.Your review has been shared with all the staff and we are all thrilled. Thanks so much!
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