SOLE Seafood & Grill

Name: SOLE Seafood & Grill
Address: 18-19 South William Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 KV76
Telephone: (01) 544 2300
Price range: €51 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1725 Reviews

€51 and over

Seafood

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SOLE Seafood & Grill encapsulates the true taste of Ireland in the heart of Dublin, offering the ultimate dining experience for any occasion. A restaurant like no other; the chic interior is complemented by a stylish bar and tasteful food and drinks menu. Enjoy a warm Irish welcome in this stylish restaurant where the pleasure of fine wine and great food meets. From shore to soil, provenance is paramount in producing a menu full of show-stopping dishes such as the Captain’s Seafood Platter; a two-tier shared tower of grilled Irish lobster and steamed Roaring water Bay mussels, plus fresh oysters, prawns and Howth smoked Irish salmon, served with Guinness brown soda bread and traditional seafood accompaniments and sauces; or the Sole Meunière; a whole Dover sole, which is filleted at the table for you. Whatever the occasion, whatever your needs, we can assure you a memorable night of luxury and laughter at SOLE.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Irish
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(01) 544 2300
Website
http://www.sole.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Richie Wilson
Catering
The menu at SOLE is full of show-stopping dishes such as the Captain’s Seafood Platter; a two-tier shared tower of grilled Irish lobster and steamed Roaringwater Bay mussels, plus fresh oysters, prawns and Howth smoked salmon, served with our Guinness brown soda bread & traditional seafood accompaniments and sauces; or the Sole Meunière; a whole Dover sole, which is filleted at the table for you.
Private party facilities
SOLE Seafood & Grill offers the ultimate group dining & private dining experience for any occasion. Enjoy premium dining at its best at our Captain’s Table. This beautifully-designed private dining room is perfect for an intimate evening of food & wine for groups of 12 – 18. A long-table experience gives it a wow factor and the inclusion of your own private bar and dedicated bartender ensures the ultimate private Dining experience. Whatever the occasion, whatever your needs, we can assure you a memorable night of luxury and laughter at SOLE. Contact imelda@mansionhouse.ie for more details.

Location
18-19 South William Street Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 KV76
Neighborhood
South William Street
Cross street
South William Street and Coppinger Row
Parking details
We have 24 hour car parking facilities within a 5 minute walk to the Restaurant St Stephen’s Green Car Park Drury Street Car Park Dawson Street Car Park
Public transit
SOLE Seafood & Grill is situated in the heart of Dublin in the city centre’s. Just a 2-minute stroll from Grafton Street, St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College. Accessible via multiple public transport links, including LUAS, DART and Dublin Bus.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Scallops€16.00
Pea puree, crisp Pancetta, scallop coral cream
Rope Mussels€13.50
West Cork mussels, white wine cream
Chargrilled Tiger Prawn€15.00
Lime beurre blanc
Prawn Cocktail€14.50
Dublin Bay prawns, Marie Rose sauce, watercress, cos, brown soda bread
Crab Claws€15.00
Dingle BrownCrab claws, Lemon beurre blanc, Garlic, Samphire
Mackerel€12.50
Grilled miso fillet, Miso slaw, Coriander hummus, Snow peas, Broad beans
Beef Carpaccio€14.00
Dry-aged in-house Irish beef fillet, Parmesan, truffle oil
Tuna Tartare€13.50
Avocado puree, fine capers, salmon caviar, cucumber gel
Smoked Salmon Tian€15.00
Howth smoked salmon, flaked Dingle crab, Pickled cucumber, Yuzu gel & Candied peel
Caesar Salad€13.50
Cos, parmesan, crisp bacon, Warm water Shrimp or Cajun chicken
Quinoa Salad€12.50
Pickled broccoli, feta cheese, micro cress, Sun-blushed tomato pesto
Seafood Chowder€14.00
Irish fish and shellfish, creamed broth
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup€9.50
Crisp sage & Pancetta

Oysters

Grilled Oysters€16.50
6 grilled rock oysters, Garlic & flat leaf parsley butter, Parmesan crust

Oyster Selection

Sourced from our coastal waters, choose your variety, or a mix, from our selection of fresh Irish oysters – rock oysters and native oysters with raspberry and shallot vinaigrette, lemon, Tabasco. Oyster selection will vary nightly. 2 rock oysters for €4.50

Carlingford Rock
The tide in Carlingford lough in conjunction with the freshwater flowing in from the mountainsides give these oysters a very rich and distinctive sweet, slightly nutty flavour
Achill Rock
Traditionally grown on the west coast of Ireland for a delicious straight-from-the-sea taste in every mouthful
Connemara Rock
Thanks to the unique combination of fresh and seawater, these oysters have lots of sweet and creamy notes with a touch of earthiness
Kelly's Rock
The flavour is just big bold ocean; sea salt upfront, a seaweed note in the middle and a dry palate finish

Sole's Seafood Towers

€80 per tower as an appetiser for 4 or as an entrée for 2

Served Over Crushed Ice
Howth smoked Irish organic salmon; Classic prawn cocktail; Rock oysters, traditional accompaniments
Served Steaming Hot
Pan-roast Irish brown crab claws; Steamed West Cork mussels, white wine, garlic cream

Sole's Captain Seafood Tower

€120 per tower as an appetiser for 4 or as an entrée for 2

Served Over Crushed Ice
Howth smoked Irish organic salmon; Shrimp and Dublin Bay Prawns; Rock oysters, traditional accompaniments
Served Steaming Hot
Grilled Irish lobster; Irish brown crab toes; Steamed West Cork mussels, white wine, garlic cream

Entrées

From the Sea

Sole Meunière Filleted at the Table for You€49.50
Whole Dover sole, lemon butter, choice of side
Salmon€29.50
Warm heritage potato Nicoise, Nyon olive tapenade, quail eggs
Sea Bass Fillet€31.00
Pan-seared fillet, mussel & coconut Thai curry cream, Baby fennel, sweet potato, coriander oil
Monkfish€31.00
Chorizo & fine herb risotto arancini, charged asparagus, Caper beurre blanc
Fish Pie€26.00
Irish fish and shellfish, creamed vegetable broth, cheddar mash
Fish 'n' Chips€23.50
Beer battered haddock, minted pea purée, tartar sauce

From the Shell

Grilled Whole Irish Lobster
Thermidor sauce or garlic and herb butter, herb butter baby potatoes
- Market
Coquilles St. Jacques€35.00
King scallops, Gruyère Cream and mash, samphire

From the Land

8 oz Fillet Steak€45.00
Dry-aged in-house for 14 days, shallot mash, baby summer veg
10 oz Sirloin Steak€38.50
Dry-aged in-house for 28 days, shallot mash, baby summer veg, Both steaks are served with a choice of marrow butter, garlic and herb butter or pepper sauce
Chicken Supreme€31.00
Parisienne potatoes, baby leek, tarragon cream, rainbow carrots
Risotto€23.50
Broad beans, crisp kale, roast roots, parsley & chive pesto, Gran Moravia cheese

Side Dishes

€5.50

Irish Baby Potatoes in Herb Butter
String Cut Chips
Shallot Mash, Baby Seasonal Veg
Sweet Potato Fries
Creamed Spinach
Montanheira Salad
peppers, tomato, onion vinaigrette
Young Stem Broccoli and Black Garlic

Desserts

Spiced Panna Cotta€10.00
Mulled berry compote
Lemon Tart€10.00
Chocolate, lemon curd, meringue, raspberry sorbet
Dark Chocolate Brownie€10.00
Baileys Ice Cream
Selection of Wexford Ice Cream€8.50
Vanilla and Chocolate tuile
Deconstructed Pavlova€10.00
Summer berries, mascarpone cream, raspberry sorbet, vanilla meringue
Irish Cheese Board€13.00
Cranberry and hazelnut crackers, spiced apple chutney

What 1,725 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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CorneliusC
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is delicious, well worth the premium price. The service is professional, friendly and helpful.
GM
GemmaM
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
A lovely evening with friends visiting from the UK. The ambiance in Sole is always relaxed yet refined. Our waiter Jonata was excellent and the food was delicious. The wine is priced a little over I would say, €47 for a standard bottle meaning 2 bottles was €100 of our bill. But overall it was a beautiful evening there and our guests said they'd live to go again the next time they visit #seafood
CK
CiaraK
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal with high quality fresh fish. Early bird menu exceptional value
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eatsalot
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service
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Catherinef
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best seafood in Dublin. Staff are always so beautiful. Never been disappointed and will definitely be returning. Thank you team sole always a pleasure
OK
OlivierK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Très bon resto, à recommander. Attention a bien réservé à l’avance
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the most incredible experience from the time we arrived until we left. The staff could not have been more helpful, recommended excellent dishes and were really attentive. The food was out of this world. Not a single thing we could fault. 10/10
L
Laura
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food3service4ambience4
Beautiful restaurant and service was lovely however its a little overpriced nice for a celebration
SL
ShaunaL
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal in Sole this evening. Everything was amazing; from the food, to the servers and ambience! Will definitely be back
MM
MacsMrs
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Found this lovely restaurant through Trip Advisor. Amazing food & wonderful service. Would definitely recommend.
CA
CristinaA
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food5service1ambience2
Service really slow and no attention when we try to talk with them
EP
EricP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food.
F
Fitzi
Newcastle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual Sole was superb. The food is incredible the service even better …we had Ante as our waiter and he is absolutely brilliant . Great night out always ….Victor and the team are fantastic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our 5th wedding Anniversary, the staff were so attentive. Our waitress was lovely and really looked after us. The food was amazing would highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent. We will definitely be going back.
KU
KristaU
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience4
Wanted the 6 course tasting and couldn’t cause it was to early. Wish there was better communication about that
JM
JanaM
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was business dinner. I will never forget this beautiful location and the delicious seafood served by absolutely friendly waiters. Thanks a lot for this unforgettable moments and lifetime culinary experience :) If I visit Dublin again I will come again :)
W
William
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, the best seafood we have eaten in a long time.
RB
RossB
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience4
Nice place great service but the food was a disappointing fish was over cooked what a shame
AG
AnnG
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent customer service and food was very tasty, each dish was very well presented. One of our party took a chance on traditional fish and chips, expecting something amazing but it didn’t live up to expectations and was average. Panna cotta dessert while very tasty was too heavy, would prefer less quantity, lighter consistency. Otherwise, a great experience.
RD
RosD
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I finally made a reservation to try this seafood restaurant and I was not disappointed! The service is lovely, everyone is professional and friendly. We tried the scallops, oysters, tuna tartare, mussels in white cream and sea bass with Thai curry. Everything was delicious, maybe the tuna tartare a little bit small for a starter. Try the bread, is delicious too! As per the price, it is a pricy restaurant, but the overall quality and service and value is worth it every now and then, especially if you like seafood!
JP
JulianaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sole is one of the best places to eat seafood in Dublin.
VC
VintheCity
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent quality, menu, drinks and service. Did not disappoint! Seafood tower was amazing. Bird’s eye margarita was spicy. Mojito was excellent and lemon tart was exquisite.
E
Emma
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Lovely girls lunch, we will be back soon! No pressure on moving off the table so we enjoyed a drink after the meal too
BK
BernaK
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved every food and everything in SOLE. I will come again in any occasions in my life. Thanks a lot for your hospitality.
G
Graeme
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was a great meal overall, staff were attentive and the food was really good.
JM
JohnM
Dublin
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat at the bar, staff were friendly and efficient, even though we only had it for an hour and a half we weren’t rushed, opted for scallops and crab claws to start and sole and monk fish mains. Food was excellent, cooked to perfection. We were given some help with the wines, offered tasted before ordering. Desert was a shared can’t remember what but very nice, followed by 2 excellent espressos. We were left seating for almost 2 hours. A very enjoyable evening. If I were to find fault it might be that the crab claws were very small. Also I think the hour and a half slot is too short, didn’t impact us as we weren’t held to it but if the place was busier I don’t think it would be possible to have a 4 course meal in that time. Overall we felt it was very well run with superb food and good value for what we got.
IC
IngunnC
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The food was exceptional and the service superb. I can not recommend this restaurant highly enough! Can’t wait to be back in Dublin to visit SOLE.
T
Tony
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and beautiful food. Staff very friendly.
b
barbara
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
Our waiter Igor was very helpful, professional, and efficient. Overall our experience was excellent.
AA
AngelaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice restaurant, well located, professional service and high quality food and drinks. I just love their dessert called “Spiced Panna Cotta”, hope they never remove it from their menu. Highly recommend.
c
clairo
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jassurra was an excellent waitress , great attention to detail and service . Extremely professional
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal at Sole. We had the mussels & scallops for starters & the fish pie & salmon for mains. All outstanding. Great service too. Served by Ante who was both friendly & knowledgeable.
J
Jorg
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was fantastic. Extremely helpful. And the food was to die for.
LY
LYNT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic Restraunt quality of food first rate, staff very helpful and excellent service well done!!!!
PB
PaulineB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience3
The noise level was high. Service was very good and staff very friendly
AM
AndrewM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Would recommend this restaurant - excellent seafood and a busy place. Expensive but you deserve a treat every now and then.
RD
RachelD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Presentation and quality of food was very high, everything was delicious
B
Bosker
Edinburgh
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
We visited for the first time for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the decor. It wasn't very busy so we choose a quiet spot at the back although a clearly very unhappy young child unfortunately screeched continuously as poor parents rushed their lunch and left. Service was prompt and very pleasant with a professional air. We chose the most expensive €120 seafood tower as a treat and it was delivered quickly with all the correct cutlery etc. The lobster was unfortunately overcooked and somewhat drier than it should have been, and the remaining selection a mixed bag of good to not as good as we expected. The portion size for two was a light lunch and therefore not value for money at €60 per person. With regret we left rather disappointed and would not seek to return. Shame as we had high hopes upon arrival and reading reviews.
JR
JohnR
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Ordered lobster and steak entire meal arrived cold. Some of sides ordered missing. Complained. Reheated and returned . Again some side orders had to be re-requested. No replacement offered. Had to pour our wine ourselves for the whole meal. No price reduction or additional treat offered! Claimed problem caused by being so busy. Been previously and was fabulous. Bitterly disappointed!! Would assume that a constantly vibrant and busy restaurant would be professional enough to not have such problems and to have in place provision to handle such problems if they do occur!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

SOLE Seafood & Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 1725 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

18-19 South William Street Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 KV76

Additional information

Cross street
South William Street and Coppinger Row
Neighborhood
South William Street
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Irish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have 24 hour car parking facilities within a 5 minute walk to the Restaurant St Stephen’s Green Car Park Drury Street Car Park Dawson Street Car Park
Public transit
SOLE Seafood & Grill is situated in the heart of Dublin in the city centre’s. Just a 2-minute stroll from Grafton Street, St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College. Accessible via multiple public transport links, including LUAS, DART and Dublin Bus.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Richie Wilson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sole.ie/
Phone number
(01) 544 2300
Catering
The menu at SOLE is full of show-stopping dishes such as the Captain’s Seafood Platter; a two-tier shared tower of grilled Irish lobster and steamed Roaringwater Bay mussels, plus fresh oysters, prawns and Howth smoked salmon, served with our Guinness brown soda bread & traditional seafood accompaniments and sauces; or the Sole Meunière; a whole Dover sole, which is filleted at the table for you.
Private party facilities
SOLE Seafood & Grill offers the ultimate group dining & private dining experience for any occasion. Enjoy premium dining at its best at our Captain’s Table. This beautifully-designed private dining room is perfect for an intimate evening of food & wine for groups of 12 – 18. A long-table experience gives it a wow factor and the inclusion of your own private bar and dedicated bartender ensures the ultimate private Dining experience. Whatever the occasion, whatever your needs, we can assure you a memorable night of luxury and laughter at SOLE. Contact imelda@mansionhouse.ie for more details.

SOLE Seafood & Grill

Make a reservation

Additional information

Seafood Chowder

Fish Pie

Sea Bass Fillet

Appetisers

Scallops€16.00

Rope Mussels€13.50

Chargrilled Tiger Prawn€15.00

Prawn Cocktail€14.50

Crab Claws€15.00

Mackerel€12.50

Beef Carpaccio€14.00

Tuna Tartare€13.50

Smoked Salmon Tian€15.00

Caesar Salad€13.50

Quinoa Salad€12.50

Seafood Chowder€14.00

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup€9.50

Oysters

Grilled Oysters€16.50

Oyster Selection

Carlingford Rock

Achill Rock

Connemara Rock

Kelly's Rock

Sole's Seafood Towers

Served Over Crushed Ice

Served Steaming Hot

Sole's Captain Seafood Tower

Served Over Crushed Ice

Served Steaming Hot

Entrées

From the Sea

Sole Meunière Filleted at the Table for You€49.50

Salmon€29.50

Sea Bass Fillet€31.00

Monkfish€31.00

Fish Pie€26.00

Fish 'n' Chips€23.50

From the Shell

Grilled Whole Irish Lobster

Coquilles St. Jacques€35.00

From the Land

8 oz Fillet Steak€45.00

10 oz Sirloin Steak€38.50

Chicken Supreme€31.00

Risotto€23.50

Side Dishes

Irish Baby Potatoes in Herb Butter

String Cut Chips

Shallot Mash, Baby Seasonal Veg

Sweet Potato Fries

Creamed Spinach

Montanheira Salad

Young Stem Broccoli and Black Garlic

Desserts

Spiced Panna Cotta€10.00

Lemon Tart€10.00

Dark Chocolate Brownie€10.00

Selection of Wexford Ice Cream€8.50

Deconstructed Pavlova€10.00

Irish Cheese Board€13.00

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