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SOLE Seafood & Grill, Dublin, Co. Dublin

SOLE Seafood & Grill

4.6
4.6
2811 Reviews
€51 and over
Seafood
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 124 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

  • 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.

  • 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

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What 2,811 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Most Booked

  • Dublin 2

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 2

    Most Booked

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  1. sirius

    San Diego

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kasia provided wonderful service - friendly, helpful, professional. Seafood chowder was excellent; sea bass with curry/Thai seasoning very good. Desert cheese plate has great selection. Nice choice of chardonnays to compliment seafood. Lively, full house.
  2. ARYF

    Brazil

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable experience! Some of the best food I’ve ever had!
  4. Konachowhound

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Decent food, but service was slow and forgetful. Price was way too high given the quality.
  5. BrianR

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, great food, and great service. Loved it!
  6. CORAL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Where to begin, this resturant surpassed my expectations. The food was full of flavour, the portions were decent and the staff and service was really good. I only wish I lived locally . If you are thinking of booking this reaturant do it, believe the hype!! We had scallops, tuna tarter ans sea bass followed by a really good selection of cheeses.
  7. JoshuaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was very good. But nothing was truly spectacular. Not the best bang for your buck. Still,very good
  8. Turkanpasi

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed fantastic dinner with a group of 6 and everything went really well. The food was excellent, especially the scallop starter was by far the best I've ever eaten. Also service was excellent, thank you Martin & co! So yes, it was worth it in every way, looking forward to seeing you again soon :)
  9. BecJonyc

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleasant ambiance, outstanding food and staff could not have been more accommodating and nicer!
  10. ReginaS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Service was not very good, slow, long wait even for water. To put order even longer. From the dishes served the only negative feeling was about tuna tar tar, seams not fresh enough. The rest of fish was superb, monkfish and sole whole fish were very tasty
  11. FrediA

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall the restaurant was great. Food was decent and then staff were friendly and very helpful. Although I found the menu option overwhelming but all in all, it was good.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you it’s great food,we have nice dinner.back definitely
  13. KarenH

    Dublin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a late lunch on 26/05/2023, the restaurant was busy but not overly so; lovely atmosphere and the service and staff were faultless, in particular Martin and Niamh who were excellent. We had a pre starter course of a selection of eight oysters, perfectly shucked and fresh; delicious. My scallop starter was lovely though my personal preference would not include the roe. The chowder was lovely and a meal in itself. The fresh bread was warm and so good. Our mains of sea bass and fish pie were similarly good. Overall a lovely lunch and we’ll definitely be back.
  14. FrankF

    Leicestershire

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! Outstanding service from all was surpassed only by the delicious, fresh seafood! Oysters and mussels and sea bass were incredible. Really nice atmosphere, great wines, highly recommend!
  15. LouLeahy

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Really lovely graduation dinner. We arrived with half our party of 8 running 45 minutes late.... staff were really friendly and accommodating. Antonio was super nice and we were given a little extra time to enjoy dessert. Highlights were the oysters, mussells, beer battered fish and chips. Great kids menu too. Thank you so much.
  16. SeanP

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Most of the food was fine but the €50 Sole was rubbery and overdone. The mussels were also verging on gone-off.
  17. GarethC

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Booked in for our Anniversary meal, overall food was very good no complaints, if all honestly having been around the world and SOLE being voted best restaurant I was expecting more….from a Seafood restaurant… Didn’t go the extra mile to make us feel like we was celebrating but if that’s the way the restaurant operates then that’s there obligation
  18. KellyS

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff & food absolutely amazing came for my birthday and it did not disappoint so booked again night after same experience again .. When coming back to Dublin I’ll be booking again.
  19. PaulK

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not my first time here, but as usual Amazing food and amazing service. All 7 of us went for the tasting menu and it was amazing. Food was delicious and the service was so great. Very relaxed and friendly, will definitely be coming back again! Thank you!!!!
  20. JohnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the tasting menu and it was one of the best meals we have ever had in dublin if not ever. We will be back to check out some of the rest of the menu... The place has a great atmosphere and the staff can not do enough for you. Brilliant experience.
  21. JoeB

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was outstanding. Ambiance and volume levels good. Waiter had issues taking drink orders bit overall would highly recommend.
  22. lisa

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and Bruno was our outstanding waiter.
  23. TravelingVanessa

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Renowned seafood restaurant in Dublin downtown, but it ranked below our expectations: the tower mix (oysters, mussels, lobsters and fish) was just average.
  24. Davmunster123456789012345

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    We found this place a bit pretentious. Our waiter was inexperienced and did know how to use his electronic device. We were sat at the bar. This made serving us from behind difficult and awkward. The restuarant was full (on a Monday evening) and everything took longer than we would have liked. The cold starters we had were tasty but more bread would have been nice. The main courses were just all right but not amazing. Worth €180 for a meal for 2 with a basic bottle of wine? Not in my opinion
  25. NickP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in Dublin. How a restaurant should be run with knowledgeable and friendly staff plus fantastic food and a buzzing atmosphere.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Do not go to this place for business dinners. The service was atrocious and embarrassing . They are extremely strict with their 2 hour allocation and embarrassed me in front of my clients. They clearly care more about the table turnover then their customer service. NEVER AGAIN
  27. ReviewByMnq

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    We got the SOLE seafood tower. The mussels didn’t taste fresh and the cream sauce was too buttery and not very flavorful. The shrimp cocktail was one shrimp cut into pieces and tossed in a Marie Rose sauce. The crab legs were 4-5 pieces of the claw. Both the crab claw and grilled prawns were not seasoned well. Also the grilled prawns came with 4 pieces of shrimp (2 whole prawns cut in half). The value for what you’re given is not worth it. The food overall was underwhelming and lacked flavor. Perhaps the a la carte dishes are better.
  28. MeganA

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff and food was excellent, very enjoyable. Will go again!
  29. NathalieM

    Edinburgh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal for a 60th birthday treat. We were on a table towards the back of the restaurant which was a little quieter than the front which we liked. Food and drink all excellent. Would highly recommend
  30. Sofie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Beautiful place, excellent food, service a bit slow and uneven.
  31. MarkM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great food in great setting, staff very friendly and knowledgable.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food quality and presentation was outstanding. Service was very spotty and frequently left to feel abandoned. Warning, portion sizes were large (think American sized portions). We each ordered appetizers and main course, and it was way too much food. None of us finished our main course. Would still highly recommend given the quality of the food itself.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    Although the food was very good the service was way too slow.
  34. MaryW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great overall for a relaxed but special meal and night out
  35. Tony

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    I have been coming here for years and treated very well and taken care with vip treatment as a frequently retuning guest. But food has gone downhill over past two months (portions definitely smaller and quality of fish has changed,perhaps moved to a cheaper new supplier) Very disappointed as I had a bad meal twice in a row now, so for me it's over. I wont be back. But thankful to have had many many years of wonderful meals here in days gone by.
  36. CatherineT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic time at Sole. The food was delicious, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back again
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food. Superb service. Superb experience. Will defo be back
  38. StephenD

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was some of the best I've had in a long time. Will definitely be back.
  39. JanetM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent service. Early bird is very good value.
  40. Catherine

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had mentioned it was my friends birthday and we were presented with four glasses of prosecco which was very nice. Food and Service was amazing. Would recommend and will be back again.

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
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

SOLE Seafood & Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2811 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 124 times today
Google Map for SOLE Seafood & Grill

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

  • 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.

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