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1. The Ivy Dawson Street
4.5
Awesome(11356)
Price: Expensive
• Irish • South City Centre
Booked 130 times today
The Ivy Collection has crossed the Irish Sea to open its first international brasserie in the heart of Dublin at the new landmark building of One Molesworth, Dawson Street. The Ivy Dawson Street brings a touch of Ivy magic to Ireland, offering effortless glamour and a varied mix of classics and locally inspired dishes.
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2. The Grayson
4.3
Awesome(1282)
Price: Expensive
• International • South City Centre
Booked 14 times today
Welcome to The Grayson, home of fabulous dinners and parties on St. Stephen’s Green since 1745.Overlooking Dublin’s most famous city park, the stunning ivy covered Georgian building at No. 41 St. Stephen’s Green has a rich and illustrious history.The Grayson serves lunch from 12 – 3.30pm, dinner from 5.00pm - 9:45pm, and Weekend Brunch. Entering a brand new chapter as The Grayson, the building has been carefully restored to highlight its original features, protect its structure, whilst adding a fresh, bright and comfortable feel making it the ultimate backdrop for a date night, group dinners or celebrating a special occasion.
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3. The Carriage
3.6
Very Good(270)
Price: Expensive
• Irish • South City Centre
Booked 1 time today
The Alex welcomes you to dine and socialize in style. Come and experience the relaxed vibe of our dining spaces, serving up fresh, locally-sourced food and an extensive drinks menu. Book an indulgent lunch or dinner in our Secret Garden now.The Secret Garden is our outside terrace and bar: the perfect space for outdoor dining. It’s a trendy, floral-inspired space with indulgent food and refreshing cocktails. With a fully retractable roof for those sunny days and heaters for when it gets chilly, the Secret Garden is the perfect option for al fresco dining, no matter the weather.The Carriage is the hotel’s indoor restaurant bar, offering an a la carte lunch & dinner menu and full drinks menu throughout the day. Walk-in guests can request to sit in the Carriage for a la carte evening dining.Please note we are a cashless restaurant and only
A photo of The Terrace at The Shelbourne restaurant
4. The Terrace at The Shelbourne
5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • South City Centre
Booked 4 times today
A hidden, unexpected and enchanting open-air space, you will find The Terrace on the mezzanine level. This relaxed little plaza with a view of the sky blurs the edge between indoors and out with delightful effect. You are sheltered from the elements but open to the light which filters through the heart of the hotel.Savour fresh seafood, artisanal cheeses and handcrafted cured meats, thoughtfully paired with fine wines, in the elegant surrounds of The Terrace at The Shelbourne.
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5. The Davenport
4.2
Awesome(20)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • Merrion Square
The 1863 Lounge is an intimate bar located in The Davenport hotel right in the heart of Dublin. Offering a fine selection of whiskeys and a mouth-watering European inspired menu. This tranquil space is the perfect spot to unwind and relax. Choose from our extensive menu of specialty cocktails or indulge in some fine wines.Our Head Chef has carefully designed our menus, which are expertly executed by our team of experienced cooks. Enjoy beautiful food with bold flavours made from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients in a lavish environment. With great service and a variety of dishes, The Davenport is an ideal choice for any occasion. Join us for lunch, served from 12 pm to 4 pm, or dinner, served from 4 pm to 9 pm.
A photo of Sophie's @ The Dean Dublin restaurant
6. Sophie's @ The Dean Dublin
4.4
Awesome(3847)
Price: Expensive
• European • South City Centre
Booked 45 times today
A glasshouse restaurant, where the weather is our wallpaper. We serve breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. We do lunch on weekdays and brunch at the weekend.Our New York – Italian menu is simple and delicious. Meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, herbs and dairy delivered daily by local suppliers. The restaurant vibe changes from a laid back sunrise through a buzzing sunset. A view like no other in Dublin, cityscape to countryside. No fuss, no formality, book a table and enjoy.Sophie’s Bar is at the very heart of our rooftop restaurant. Pull up a stool and get comfortable at any time, day or night to take in the incredible views of the Dublin skyline while our amazing team of bartenders create a world-class cocktail for you.Head out to our Rooftop Terrace to soak up the sun when it's hot, or wrap up in blankets under our heaters when it’s not.
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7. The Winding Stair
4.7
Exceptional(2558)
Price: Expensive
• Irish • North City Centre
Booked 40 times today
The Winding Stair Bookshop & Café became a famous Dublin landmark in the 1970s and 1980s. Named after the Yeats poem and in honour of its winding staircase, it is overlooking the river Liffey, with an iconic view of the Ha'penny bridge. As a popular meeting place for writers, musicians and artists, it was a well known hub for debate and creativity with many poems written, novels penned and movies shot within its walls. In 2006, Elaine Murphy brought this much-loved spot back to life as a restaurant, championing seasonal, Irish produce. The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained, as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs.The view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking, with produce sourced from artisans within the island. Drink sare local and international craft beers & wines from stellar producers.
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8. Isabelle's
4.3
Awesome(2523)
Price: Expensive
• International • South City Centre
Booked 55 times today
Located just off Grafton Street, Isabelle’s Restaurant & Bar guarantees delicious food, excellent cocktails & wine and professional, friendly service, every time. Our menu has been prepared with love, simple but packed full of flavour. We feature fresh ingredients, delivered daily by local suppliers, ensuring everything on our menu is fresh and utterly delicious. Whether you’re looking for a place to meet family for a leisurely lunch, a catch up with friends over dinner or to take a cocktail break from shopping, we look forward to welcoming you to Isabelle’s. Isabelle’s is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with brunch served every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday.
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9. Ryleigh's
4.6
Exceptional(2704)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • North Wall
Booked 53 times today
Located on the sixth floor of The Mayson Hotel is Ryleigh’s Rooftop Restaurant, with outdoor terrace. Take in the panoramic vista of the Dublin Mountains, the River Liffey, the city centre and even as far as Dun Laoghaire on a clear day! Comfy leather clad booths line the windows. An open kitchen and grill adds a sense of theatre to the room. Floor to ceiling windows make the most of the views and the only walls in the room are clad in beautiful veined marble. Ryleigh’s serves breakfast, lunch, Brunch (Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays) and dinner. Ideal spot to grab a bite with family and friends. The dinner menu features tasty options such as Sizzling Prawns and Beef Tartare to start. A selection of Irish steaks for main (Striploin, Delmonico, Centre Cut Fillet, Tomahawk Ribeye for two, and John Stone's T-Bone for two) cooked over our charcoal grill, Pan-Seared Monkfish and delicious desserts such as Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake and Sticky Toffee Pudding.
A photo of Davy Byrnes restaurant
10. Davy Byrnes
4.6
Exceptional(1042)
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Grafton Street
Booked 14 times today
Dublin's most famous pub, certainly in a literary sense, with its Joycean associations. Always classy and fashionable. It's the original Dublin gastropub at over 100 years old.Anybody who is familiar with Dublin pub food will be aware of Davy Byrne’s food reputation, in which seafood is the speciality.If you visit the premises at lunchtime and evening time, you will witness the huge trade which is done in fresh Seafood, Wagyu Burgers and pub classics like Fish & Chips. There is also a full range of Salads and Sandwiches to compliment these and, as often as not, you can enjoy Oysters and Guinness.The classic Gorgonzola sandwich with a glass of Burgundy as mentioned in Ulysses is available every day.Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate strollers/buggies indoors at Davy Byrnes but subject to availability, we can at our outside terraced area. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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