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 (2758)

€31 to €50

Modern European

40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Lively

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(01) 677 4567
Website
http://www.cafeenseine.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Stephen Gibson
Private party facilities
Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.

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

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Experiences

Sunday Jazz Brunch in Parisian Street Garden
Multiple dates available
🎷JAZZ BRUNCH🎷 Enjoy our delicious Brunch Menu and our Signature Brunch Cocktails while our Jazz Group fill the Parisian Street Garden with swing and blues from 2pm to 5pm!
Early Bird
€32.00 - €39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Introducing our new Early Bird Menu - an invitation to unwind with exquisite dishes and a vibrant atmosphere. For an incredible value of €32 for 2 courses or €38 for 3 courses, this menu is available Monday-Thursday from 4pm to 6:30pm and Sunday between 5pm and 7pm Kick off your evening with tempting bites like Crispy Chicken Wings with chili miso or Roast Beetroot & Goats’ Cheese - perfect for those who appreciate bold, yet refined flavours. For mains, indulge in our Veal Bolognese with Rigatoni and Garlic Ciabatta or the irresistible Rotisserie Chicken, enhanced by ‘Nduja and Grilled Padron Peppers. This menu is available for groups of up to 8 guests.

Popular dishes

Sea Bream
Potato Gnocchi, Prawn Bisque, Confit Tomato, Basil, Crispy Squid 1a 3 7 12 14
White Onion Risotto
Hazelnut Butter, Crispy Artichokes, Aged Parmesan 7 8 12
Rotisserie Chicken
‘Nduja, Dirty Rice, Grilled Padron Peppers, Chicken Gravy 7 9 12
7oz Fillet Beef
Slow Cooked Rib, Cep Butter, Buttermilk Onion Rings, Fries, Pepper Sauce 1a 7 10 12 (€10 supplement)

Sides

Fries€6.00
Garlic Mayo 3 10 12
New Season Baby Potatoes€6.00
Salsa Verde 7
Chargrilled Tenderstem Broccoli€6.00
Smoked Almonds 7 8a
Rocket & Parmesan Salad 7 12€6.00

Desserts

Choux Bun
Chocolate Cremeux, Pistachio Ice Cream, Warm Chocolate Sauce 1a 3 5 6 7 8a 8g 8h
Crème Brûlée
(please ask your server for today’s flavour) Sable Biscuit 1a 3 7
Lemon Tart
Toasted Meringue, Raspberry Sorbet 1a 3 6 7

What 2,758 people are saying

Café en Seine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin 2
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Café en Seine offers a "great atmosphere" and "delicious food" with standout cocktails. The "beautiful decor" and "vibrant ambience" make it a top choice in Dublin. While service is generally "excellent," some reviews note occasional delays. Ideal for a relaxing dining experience or a lively night out.

2,831 Reviews

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Jensen
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked a table for 10 for Sunday Jazz Brunch to celebrate my friend getting her Irish citizenship. It was a wonderful experience, the food was delicious and the music was perfect, ambient without being too loud. We could hear each other speak while enjoying the jazz. The staff was attentive and the end bill was quite reasonable for everything we got. Would recommend.
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Susan VIP
Dublin7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and ambience. Staff slow at taking orders considering it was lunchtime and a lot of people need to return to work.
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Sandra
London7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wir saßen hinten im Wintergarten, wo es etwas zugig war. Die Atmosphäre im großen Innenraum mit der Bar ist wesentlich schöner, aber für diesen Bereich konnte ich leider nicht über OpenTable reservieren. Das Essen war sehr lecker, wobei ich die Portion von meinem Supersalad mit Hühnchen für 25 € etwas klein fand.
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Laura
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reservation for 7, staff in restaurant very professional polite and courteous, service was top class and the food delicious and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thank you so much.
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Tommy
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe en Seine is just class! The staff are energetic and attentive and the food is quality and good value for money. Top spot in Dublin to relax, dine and unwind.
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Alan
Northern Ireland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great meal before going to watch The Lions at the Aviva. Our party was 6 including kids and all were wearing rugby shirts and this wasn’t an issue. The bar is also a very nice place for a few drinks before or after the meal. Can’t fault the place.
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Loren
Dublin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place is really cool. Not the cheapest but definitely a case of you get what you pay for as the food was 10/10, staff were lovely and service was good, also very responsive via the chat on this app for all questions before the booking. One thing, had to wait 10/15 mins before ordering a drink which really isn’t an issue however we were very thirsty 😂. I’d highly recommend this place.
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Des VIP
Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked a table in the main area near the bar having stopped by a day earlier to agree where we would entertain our quests. We stopped by at 1 pm and talked to the main person at the door and a colleague (both females). When we arrived the following evening we were told that a corporate event had booked our seats and we were put in the back area. Having no other choice we reluctantly agreed and were also told there would be a 25 percent discount which was fine. But this should never have happened and was embarrassing to have the discussion in front of our guests from overseas. In short, it looks like our reservation was sold on after we made it. Will never return despite the fact the food and service was very good.
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Ecem
Dublin14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for Jazz brunch on Sunday. Everybody was happy with their food, the service was great and the musicians were great too. I'd decrease the volume of the music a bit but still ok. Thanks, would highly recommend
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Sharon
Dublin2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went to Cafe en Seine for brunch with a friend. Had the Mexican Pork Hash which was such a disappointment as the "hot" food was cold and tasted stale, despite us being there at Noon on Sunday. The customer service was great.
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FAQs

Café en Seine is rated 4.5 stars by 2758 OpenTable diners.

Café en Seine does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Dublin
Dublin 2
Dawson Street

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

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–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
€31 to €50
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
Private party facilities
Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.

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Café en Seine

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Sunday Jazz Brunch in Parisian Street Garden

Early Bird

Fish & Chips

Super Salad

Chilli Miso Chicken Wings

Starters

Crispy Chicken Wings

Roast Beetroot

Veal Bolognese

Classic French Onion Soup 1a 7 12

Mains

Sea Bream

White Onion Risotto

Rotisserie Chicken

7oz Fillet Beef

Sides

Fries€6.00

New Season Baby Potatoes€6.00

Chargrilled Tenderstem Broccoli€6.00

Rocket & Parmesan Salad 7 12€6.00

Desserts

Choux Bun

Crème Brûlée

Lemon Tart

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Café en Seine restaurant rated?

Does Café en Seine offer gift cards?

Is Café en Seine currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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