Café en Seine

Name: Café en Seine
Address: 40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 A526
Telephone: (01) 677 4567
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1577 Reviews

€31 to €50

Modern European

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This is the wonderful Café en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, nestled in the heart of Dublin on Dawson Street. Renowned for its five-star service, Café en Seine offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Bringing a unique dining experience to Dublin, head chef Stephen Gibson and his team have created a menu that reflects the ever-changing tastes of Irish plates. Think simple, fun dishes, bursting with seasonal flavours, that are great to share while still delivering a high-end food experience in a casual dining atmosphere.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:15 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(01) 677 4567
Website
http://www.cafeenseine.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Stephen Gibson

Location
40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526
Neighborhood
Dawson Street
Cross street
Dawson Street
Parking details
There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
Public transit
Nearest bus stop Mansion House
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Pulled Pork Tostadas€13.00
Pickled onions, pineapple, coriander. Allergen: Sulphur Dioxide
Gambas Pil Pil€15.00
Chili, garlic, parsley, grilled sourdough. Allergens: Wheat, Crustacean, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Crispy Chicken Wings€14.00
Chili miso, blue cheese dip. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Peanuts, Soya, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide
Charred Heirloom Tomato€13.00
Burrata, sourdough crumb, basil oil. Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Mussels€14.00
A la Portuguese, tomato, chilli, garlic, coriander. Allergens: Milk, Sulphur Dioxide, Molluscs
Rustic French Country Terrine€12.00
Pickles, celeriac remoulade, brioche. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Butternut Squash Arancini€13.00
Scamorza, aioli, fried sage. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Salt Cod Croquettes€12.00
Tartare sauce, compressed cucumber, dill. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Crispy Lamb Shoulder€13.00
Moroccan spices, tzatziki, chickpeas, coriander. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide

Mains

Double Cheeseburger€19.00
Brioche bun, tomato, lettuce, pickle, burger sauce, lyonnaise onion, fries. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Rotisserie Chicken€24.00
Charred corn, smoked butter, jalapeño, lime, creme fraiche. Allergens: Milk, Mustard
John Stone Striploin
Cafe de Paris, buttermilk onion rings, fries, salad, pepper sauce. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
- 284g€39.00
Fish and Chips€19.00
Curry sauce, tartare, lemon. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Suckling Pig Belly€27.00
Alsace bacon cream, lentils, root vegetables, parsley, brown sauce. Allergens: Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Pithivier Pie€24.00
Smoked celeriac, mushrooms, creamy leeks, truffle, goats cheese, balsamic, rocket. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Atlantic Salmon€27.00
Chorizo and prawn orzo, fennel, basil, sea herbs. Allergens: Wheat, Crustacean, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide, Molluscs
Cafe Bowl€15.00
Charred broccoli, avocado, spiced sweet potato hummus, pulses and grains, roasted beets, toasted nuts and seeds, kale. Allergens: Almonds, Pinenut, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide
Roast Cauliflower€20.00
Lentil dahl, spiced butternut squash, yogurt, coriander. Allergen: Milk

Sides

Rocket Parmesan Salad€5.00
Allergens: Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Chargrilled Broccoli€5.00
Toasted nuts and seeds. Allergens: Milk, Almonds, Pinenut, Sesame Seed
Baby Potatoes€5.00
Salsa verde. Allergens: Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Fries€5.00
Aioli. Allergens: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide

Desserts

Lemon Posset€8.00
Raspberry, meringue, sable biscuit. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk
Hazelnut Mousse€8.00
Espresso ice cream, chocolate cremeux, sea salt. Allergens: Egg, Soya, Milk, Hazelnut
Chocolate Brownie€9.00
Salt caramel popcorn, soft serve ice cream. Allergens: Egg, Soya, Milk
Apple and Blackberry Crumble Pie€9.00
Vanilla ice cream, Crème Anglaise. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Almonds, Walnuts, Hazelnut

What 1,577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dublin
Modern European
Dublin
Most Booked
Dublin 2
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PatrickM
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was excellent. Whilst the service overall was good, we waited 45 minutes for our starters, and we asked our female server 3 times for additional water without success. When we then asked one of the male servers he brought it immediately.
KB
KeithB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service3ambience4
The new decor is not an improvement. If the Café en Seine is trying to be Parisian, it fails.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
fabulous atmosphere, cocktails food and amazing staff!
Café en SeineResponded 1 day agoThank you for the great review.
JM
JulieM
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food spotless great atmosphere and restrooms are spacious and spotless
Café en SeineResponded 1 day agoThank you for the great review Julie.
FM
FatimaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is lovely, beautiful and quiet. Food is amazing 😋 Service was perfect.
Café en SeineResponded 5 days agoThank you for the lovely review.
FC
FrancesC
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice atmosphere, lovely friendly service. Good food and good value Very enjoyable lunch Thank you
Café en SeineResponded 1 day agoThank you for the nice review Frances.
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FIona
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food was average, the burger was over cooked, the meat was very hard.
Q
Queenbee
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fun place with a great vibe. Food delicious and excellent service
Café en SeineResponded 6 days agoThank you for the great review.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
They forgot our food … they had to keep reminding them for everything … place wasnt too busy and yet they seemed to be all over the place
JD
JenniferD
Dublin
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service and amazing staff. As always 😉
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall1food5service1ambience4
The food was great but the entire experience was ruined when I went to the loo and came back to find my hand sanitizer bottle disappeared from the table. I went to confront the waiters that had cleared the table and all of them looked at me as if I was crazy. It’s only a 7 euro bottle of hand sanitizer but none the less it was enough for me to never trust going into that place ever again.
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Deirdrer
New York Area
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience4
Even though we had booked a table in the conservatory we were told there was none. Eventually we got one after 15 mins and arguing. When the bill came there was a whole load of things on it called miscellaneous. We queried these and were told they were items not on the menu which we again argued if the are not on the menu then we we didn't order them. After all that hassle we weren't even offered a complimentary glass of wine or an apology.
NB
NicolaB
Cork
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
Do not eat here. Got the Nashville Fried Chicken burger and it was genuinely awful, like something you’d get from the chipper at midnight, both in taste and presentation.
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Binky
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Stunning venue, friendly courteous staff, delicious food
Café en SeineResponded on September 22, 2022Thank you for the nice review.
BR
BernieR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a lovely simple dining experience but coupled with great food and ambience I have raved about Cafe en Seine to my Family and Friends. Keep it up
Café en SeineResponded on September 21, 2022Thank you for the lovely review Bernie.
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ShivB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
No complaints, service very good, food very good, very prompt and well taken care of. Thanks so much loved it!!!!
Café en SeineResponded on September 21, 2022Thank you for the nice review.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, wine and coffee 👍
Café en SeineResponded on September 18, 2022Thank you for the nice review.
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Barbara
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
It was a lovely experience. I would go back there again.
SG
SorayaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service, staff very friendly and cool. Food was ok I was expecting more quality and taste . Wine was excellent( Malbec)
JK
JacquiK
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favourite place in Dublin City. Great atmosphere. Food is always good and the best Pornstar Martini’s. 👏👏
Café en SeineResponded on September 18, 2022Thank you for the great review.
AP
AnneP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service as always . Love the atmosphere and the gorgeous surroundings
Café en SeineResponded on September 18, 2022Thank you for the nice review Anne.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was fantastic
AM
AlvaM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Very nice location and food. Amicable waiter, however we would have liked to be checked on a bit more
SD
StevieD9
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very helpful staff with great service - Great place for brunch
Café en SeineResponded on September 21, 2022Thank you for the nice review Stevie.
JN
JadenN
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Table wasn’t available so had to leave even tho making reservation in advance
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Loulou
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Reservations were so helpful with amending the booking. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service!
Café en SeineResponded on September 18, 2022Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food was good but felt like we were being rushed m throughout the meal
UT
UrsulaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nicest burger ever, cocktails were fabulous had a great experience
Café en SeineResponded on September 18, 2022Thank you for the nice review Ursula.
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SabrinaC
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience1
Very disappointed food cold asked for ketchup and mayonnaise never got it definitely won't be returning
MO
MaryO
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food. Lovely staff. Would recommend it. High tables made it a little difficult for some.
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Angelica
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Loved this place! Food and pints were really good, staff was very friendly too.
Café en SeineResponded on September 18, 2022Thank you for the nice review Angelica.
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SheronE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Beautiful building , small mr u but well prepared. Great music and atmosphere
Café en SeineResponded on September 15, 2022Thank you for the nice review.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
We arrived for our booking about 10 minutes early and we’re shown a table and told we could enjoy a drink while we waited for kitchen to reopen, waited 25 min for our drink and an hour for our main course to arrive. One of the main courses had to be sent back as it was cold
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Keevagh
Dublin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Food was cold and basic for the price.
CG
CarolineG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent. We were with a group of 13 people and everyone raves about their meal.
Café en SeineResponded on September 15, 2022Thank you for the great review Caroline.
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GraemeH
Inverness
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Average dining experience
KB
KathleenB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe Seine is my go-to place to take friends visiting from abroad, and once again, I wasn't disappointed. As usual, the food and ambience were lovely, but it's always the stellar service I most appreciate. My friend was delighted too. Thank you for another wonderful dining experience!
Café en SeineResponded on September 15, 2022Thank you for the lovely review Kathleen.
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Reviewer222
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing experience. We sat outside in the street garden which is beautiful, service was fantastic and our food was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Booked for 4 people but the premises changed it to 2 people. Food average and service was average. Won’t be rushing back sadly

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Café en Seine is rated 4.5 stars by 1577 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

Additional information

Cross street
Dawson Street
Neighborhood
Dawson Street
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:15 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Cuisines
Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
Public transit
Nearest bus stop Mansion House
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Stephen Gibson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafeenseine.ie/
Phone number
(01) 677 4567

Café en Seine

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Fish and Chips

Crispy Chicken Wings

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

To Share

Antipasto€18.00

Guacamole€13.00

Snacks and Starters

Pulled Pork Tostadas€13.00

Gambas Pil Pil€15.00

Crispy Chicken Wings€14.00

Charred Heirloom Tomato€13.00

Mussels€14.00

Rustic French Country Terrine€12.00

Butternut Squash Arancini€13.00

Salt Cod Croquettes€12.00

Crispy Lamb Shoulder€13.00

Mains

Double Cheeseburger€19.00

Rotisserie Chicken€24.00

John Stone Striploin

Fish and Chips€19.00

Suckling Pig Belly€27.00

Pithivier Pie€24.00

Atlantic Salmon€27.00

Cafe Bowl€15.00

Roast Cauliflower€20.00

Sides

Rocket Parmesan Salad€5.00

Chargrilled Broccoli€5.00

Baby Potatoes€5.00

Fries€5.00

Desserts

Lemon Posset€8.00

Hazelnut Mousse€8.00

Chocolate Brownie€9.00

Apple and Blackberry Crumble Pie€9.00

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