Balfes

Name: Balfes
Address: 2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02CH66
Telephone: (01) 646 3353
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (52)

€31 to €50

European

2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for brunch

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner & Weekend Brunch. Located on Balfe Street, where Grafton Street and the Creative Quarter meet, Balfes features a 20 seater outdoor terrace, a zinc-covered bar and open kitchen.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 646 3353
Website
https://balfes.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66
Neighborhood
Temple Bar
Cross street
One step away from Grafton Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 52 people are saying

Balfes reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin
European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Balfes offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." It's a favorite spot for brunch and celebrations, with a "lovely atmosphere" and attentive staff. While some find it a bit noisy and pricey, the "delicious" menu and welcoming ambiance make it a top choice in Dublin.

52 Reviews

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Doreen VIP
Dublin25 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice afternoon celebrating a friends’ birthday, made all the more enjoyable with the staff presenting us with a little birthday treat!
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Nikki
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service. Would recommend!
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Doreen VIP
Dublin25 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Warm welcome from staff who were under pressure due to medical emergency. Food a very lovely surprise, only downside is that it’s quite noisy, but perhaps that’s the vibe they want to create
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Robert VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. One of our favourite spots in Dublin. All great
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Clarissa
Chicago / Illinois19 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Couldn’t hear my friend talk. Service very rushed, I suspect under staffed. Food avocado toast eggs beautifullly prepared but crust of bread so hard couldn’t cut it let alone eat it. Very disappointed
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Paula VIP
Dublin74 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
excellent service and really good food, becoming a favorite
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Lorraine
Dublin3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I didn't enjoy my experience. Some of the staff I interacted with gave off an attitude that that they didn't want you there and so I wouldn't return again.
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Nicola
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. The service is great. Such a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back 😀
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Nora VIP
Chicago / Illinois56 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for Brunch with friends. The Food is delicious
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting, food is amazing, expensive, lovely waitress
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Balfes is rated 4.6 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Temple Bar

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66

Additional information

Cross street
One step away from Grafton Street
Neighborhood
Temple Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://balfes.ie/
Phone number
(01) 646 3353

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