Best Diners in Bray

"Mimicking American diners of the 1950s, Irish retro-restaurant chain Eddie Rocket’s does dessert better than any of its rivals. Their chocolate brownies and cookie sliders are widely celebrated, but their milkshakes and malts made with premium dairy ice cream could qualify as desserts in and of themselves – the imaginative menu blends heavenly flavours like Kinder Bueno, Oreo cookie and Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cup."

"Sure it's a burger joint, but I think Eddie does a decent burger – and the milkshakes are the best in the land. Kids are king in this place, with colouring books, kids' menu and a gift on leaving. The menu is more of a treat, but the music and speed of service sometimes makes this the best choice."

"⁠ ⁠ #stelladiner #stellacinema #Rathmines #drink #food #diner #coffee #breakfast ⁠#lunch #dinner⁠. A post shared by The Stella Diner (@stelladiner) on Sep 28, 2019 at 2:00am PDT. With a décor coming straight from the 1950s, The Stella Dinner will be your new romantic spot."

"The restaurant is hidden behind a Korean supermarket so make sure to venture into this unfamiliar territory if you are in the neighbourhood. It’s very close to the centre, located on Great Strand Street, close to Liffey River and it’s a rave among the Asian community in Dublin (I initially heard about the place from my Taiwanese friends) so you know that the flavours are as authentic as possible. Apart from being heavenly delicious, the place is ridiculously cheap, I had a kimchi fried rice for just €6.50."

"Dublin 1It doesn’t look like much from the outside… just a run-of-the-mill Korean grocery store on a quiet side street. But right at the back is a tiny little restaurant serving up the best Korean food in Dublin (and at a bargain of a price, too). It’s more of a canteen -- don’t dawdle when you’re ordering and grab the first seat you see."

"For a warm welcome and its menu, we have to add Rosa Madre to this list. This authentic Italian seafood restaurant will complement a nice evening in the heart of the city, with delicious seafood. The house speciality is fresh Calamari and Gamberi served with spicy spinach, and for the pasta lovers, why not give the Ravioli Al Tartufo or the Lobster Tonnareli a try?"

"Why: If you’re a fan of Italian seafood, Rosa Madre is the perfect place for you. With a menu centred around fish, the Temple Bar restaurant is also never short on theatre. Dishes such as gratinated Wexford scallops come served on loudly patterned plates, while whole fishes are filleted at the side of your table."

"Brasserie 66 is not a place that strikes you as child friendly but if you liked their food before you had kids, you’ll be happy to hear that kids are welcome and catered for. The restaurant has some booster seats and child dishes at a reduced price: ask the server for details as I don’t recall seeing a kids menu as such. Address: 66-67 South Great George’s Street, Dublin"

"A fixed feature on George’s street that brings an honest-to-goodness approach to tasty food delivering hearty flavours in an atmospheric setting. The eclectic cocktail menu is definitely worth exploring, and they also offer a creative mocktail menu too. Early Bird Menu: Sunday to Wednesday all evening."

"Octopussy’s specializes in seafood tapas, but they also have a selection of meat and vegetarian options available. This tapas bar is very popular among locals and visitors because of its fresh food, stunning views and great service. The fresh fish supplied by “Dorans on the Pier” who are all fishermen with more than 50 years experience among them."

"For a more casual dinner and an evening walk on the pier, pay a visit to Octopussy’s Seafood Tapas restaurant in Howth. This local favourite gives a taste of Mediterranean life with views over the Irish Sea. Their seafood is directly supplied by their own fish shop next door which buys it from fishing boats operating just out of Howth!"

"The name leaves something to be desired, but the food on offer does not. This restaurant is the perfect place to indulge in the seafood fare that is the main focus of Howth. The style is Mediterranean and the produce is sourced from the fishmonger's next door daily."

"Average Rating - 4.6Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - Dublin City SouthAverage price - £££Review - everything wonderful!. exceeding my expectations!. View Urban Health Menu"

"They have a number of vegan options, and they are constantly coming up with new ones. Which I am constantly telling myself is an excuse to stop by once a week in case they have a new flavor."

"Located just off the main north-side thoroughfare of O’Connell Street, The Wooden Whisk is a welcoming bakery that is loved by locals and visitors alike – it’s the number one Dublin bakery on TripAdvisor. The perfect place to take a cosy shopping break, their sandwiches, pastries and cakes are some of the best crafted in the city, and their coffee is widely praised. Thanks to their central location, this place is nearly always busy, so it’s best to visit on a weekday if possible."

"Dinky and sweet, Dolce Sicily is a lovely café offering what appears at first sight to be standard fare – soup and panini – but the ingredients are first class and authentically Italian; try the mild and fragrant fennel salami. The main event, however, are the desserts and cakes: try the crisp cannoli filled with vanilla or chocolate cream, the strawberry cake, the pineapple upside-down cake or the moist and rich Nutella tart. Bear in mind, Dolce Sicily fills up fast at lunchtime."

"Price: €2.50Look: 2.5/5Texture: 3/5Taste: 3/5Value: 3/5Total: 11.5/20. Verdict: The Italian bakery offers, unsurprisingly, an Italian take on the pastry, glazed on the outside and therefore much sweeter than a traditional French croissant. The dough tastes like it’s been flavoured with what I suspect to be orange blossom flower water."

"Not only do they do amazing coffee, which we talk about in this article here, Square One also prepare a mean brunch. They do all the classic brunch recipes while also adding a few more original plates, such as blueberry, lemon, and ricotta pancakes and grilled peach French toast. The café is light and spacious and is currently doing takeaway brunch and outdoor dining to continue serving during COVID restrictions."