Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Dublin

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Happy Out

4.8

4.8 (143)

€30 and under

Café

Donnybrook

About the restaurant

Happy Out is adding another string to its bow and taking on the Dublin brunch scene. At the weekend there will be an adventurous brunch menu with a variety of coffees and brewing methods to explore. During the week, we will be giving the people what the want; coffee, toasties and a full breakfast menu.

There are seats in the middle around the open kitchen so you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of everything going on. Down the back there is a bright mezzanine area with a skylight and then we have some outdoor table in our lovely sun trap out the back.

This brick and mortar style cafe is the love child of one of the owners, Brian. Taking inspiration from his travels around the world and his family kitchen. The breakfast tacos from his trips around Central/South America, The Levain flatbread from his sourdough starter and soufflé pancakes from eating his way around Japan.

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Aoife

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Delicious food, big portions and really lovely staff. Will be back to try more of their menu!

Jay Kay’s cafe

4.8

4.8 (156)

€30 and under

Breakfast

North City Centre

About the restaurant

We are a family run contemporary style cafe, juicery and kitchen boasting speciality coffee, cold pressed juices, superfood smoothies serving breakfast, brunch and late lunch.

Opened in 2022, we wanted to offer our customers, both new and existing, the fresh, delcious Jay Kays offering both on the go and in person. .

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Karen

Dined 3 days ago

Such a great find for breakfast & we were glad that our hotel recommended JK’s to us (the hotel kitchen was closed for breakfast). The staff were welcoming & friendly plus they were knowledgeable on the ingredients and suppliers, including the delicious locally sourced blend of Earl Grey Tea. The menu provide so much choice for all appetites and food preferences - it was difficult to chose! Only one minor area for improvement was the need to toast the bread more as it was a bit lightly done & not crispy (but accept this is a personal choice)

Gourmet Food Parlour - Swords

4.7

4.7 (849)

€30 and under

Comfort Food

Swords

About the restaurant

Located on North Street in the bustling town of Swords, our restaurant is light & bright and our team is warm, friendly & efficient. Whether you are looking for a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner or somewhere to host a celebratory meal, it’s the perfect spot.

Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

*A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to the bill for parties of 8 or more.
100% of tips go to our staff.

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Orna

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Went with a small child and a baby. Staff very accommodating. We really enjoyed the experience

The Brass Onion Bistro

4.7

4.7 (228)

€30 and under

Bistro

Drumcondra (D9)

About the restaurant

Welcome to Brass Onion Bistro.
The newest addition to Dublin 9, Where we cook the freshest ingredients from our local suppliers to the highest standard combined with a friendly service.

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Hazel

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Always such a pleasure to dine at the Brass Onion, from the minute you arrive the incredibly friendly staff are on hand to give you the best possible experience. The food never fails to deliver, from the coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice to the big breakfast and french toast - divine! I am living in the UK and whenever I am home to visit the Brass Onion is always our go to for family gatherings big and small - we have celebrated lots of happy moments here - thank you to all the truly gorgeous staff for making this moments special!

Gourmet Food Parlour - Malahide

4.6

4.6 (800)

€30 and under

European

Malahide

About the restaurant

Located on the winding coastal road, our Malahide restaurant offers stunning views to complement its equally stunning food. Sunny and bright, it’s the perfect space to enjoy our daytime menu.

Large car park available directly outside the restaurant, so if you’re heading out on a drive, keep us in mind!

Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

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Helen

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Lovely welcoming staff. Great service. Nice colourful decor and view over the sea. Delicious food and a good selection to suit everyone's taste 😋

Gourmet Food Parlour - Dun Laoghaire

4.5

4.5 (697)

€30 and under

Irish

Dun Laoghaire

About the restaurant

Located just minutes from both the pier and the station, our Dun Laoghaire restaurant is modern, relaxed and comfortable. Making it the perfect spot for a family lunch or dinner and drinks with friends.

Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

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Una

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

We had a lovely brunch,Fresh Orange juice and lemonade . We sat outside ,which was wonderful as it was a warm day. Staff very friendly and efficient. Nice clean toilets. Great location opposite Dun Laoghaire Dart station.

Pog Clontarf

4.5

4.5 (156)

€30 and under

Café

Clontarf

About the restaurant

Great food, great venue, great people..
We look forward to seeing you soon.

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BrianVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Food was absolutely incredible we all loved it, it couldn’t have been better. Love the new items to the menu. Our server wasn’t very friendly, they were quite stand-offish and showed zero interest in engaging with us.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

ONE Ballsbridge Bar & Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (10)

€31 to €50

European

Ballsbridge

About the restaurant

Experience conscious gastronomy in the heart of Ballsbridge. ONE Ballsbridge is where culinary creativity meets Irish hospitality at its best. Whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy a leisurely meal during the day or seeking a vibrant atmosphere for socializing in the evening, ONE caters for all things dining and social. Our must see 10th Floor ONE Sky Garden offers panoramic views over Dublin Bay, the Aviva Stadium, RDS and the Dublin Mountains. ONE promises an unforgettable experience in Dublin 4, celebrating the best of Irish cuisine and hospitality.

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Luis

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Fantastic place, great food and service. Happy to have spent Father's Day at One.

Gourmet Food Parlour - Santry

4.2

4.2 (1895)

€30 and under

Irish

Killester

About the restaurant

With two floors of dining, an outside seating area and balcony, our Santry restaurant is a fantastic spot come rain or shine. Located conveniently close to Dublin airport with ample parking facilities and views over the lake at nearby Santry Park.

Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

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NatashaVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Great experience sitting outside, the weather was fantastic

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Popular dish

GFP Chicken Wings

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Chicken Supreme Prosecco

Avoca - Fodder Restaurant

4.0

4 (416)

€31 to €50

Irish

Ballsbridge

About the restaurant

Taking good food back to basics, the new Avoca Fodder restaurant will centre around deliciously simple, quality fare cooked to perfection. In keeping with Avoca’s well-established dedication to and passion for Irish food provenance, the menu will focus on seasonal and local ingredients, hand-prepared with care and attention by the team of talented chefs. Fodder will serve breakfast and lunch 5 days a week. Offering something for every occasion and at any time of day, Fodder will serve as the perfect spot for morning business meetings, brunch and cocktails with friends.

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Carol

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Lovely meal, everything as you would expect. Kids meal good value

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