Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Best restaurants in Dublin, Ireland
"The first of two sister restaurants on the list (They also own Mushasi) and a great new addition to Camden Street. Really good value for the food and when you add in the ability to BYOB this is one of the best places for a cheap night out and heaps of gorgeous sushi."
"From the same owners of Musashi, Zakura is really good value and the sushi is proper delish. I'm a huge fan of their bento boxes. They come with a toasty bowl of miso soup and are always super tasty."
"Average Rating - 4.7Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - Dublin City SouthAverage price - ££££Review - karubi beef is delicious. View Zakura Izakaya Noodle & Sushi Menu"
"Amazing Korean food may not be something you’d expect to find in a traditional Irish pub, yet Kimchi Hophouse is not only Ireland’s oldest Korean restaurant but also arguably the best. Opened in 2005, this pub serves up a lunch menu featuring classic dishes like bulgogi, kimchi stew and spicy chilli pork for just €10 (£8.94), and the staff is happy to explain which dishes can accommodate vegetarians. For dinner, the Korean Tapas menu is brimming with reasonably priced delights such as pumpkin croquettes and deep-fried octopus."
"Average Spend: Lunch Mains €9 approx; Dinner Mains €13 approx. A shining star among the dozens of Asian restaurants that have opened on Parnell Street, Hop House combines a pub and restaurant to create a buzzing new venue that offers exceptional value. The dining room is airy and humming with the atmosphere radiating from the bar next door."
"Korean – Japanese restaurant & pub combo was my favourite Asian eatery when I discovered my passion for Asian cuisine. There was a time when I was eating out there at least once a week, no kidding. The atmosphere is inviting and friendly and the food delectable with an agreeably biting spicy flavour."
"The Temple Bar area isn’t exactly known for its first-rate dining options, but there are a few winners in among the tourist-trap bars. Banyi is one of the city’s best sushi spots – it’s unpretentious, casual and reasonably priced. The tempura prawn and avocado roll is a winner, and their sashimi is quiveringly fresh."
"This compact restaurant in the heart of Temple Bar has arguably the best Japanese cuisine in Dublin. The rolls are divine, and the sushi as good as any you'll eat at twice the price. If you don't fancy raw fish,..."
"If there's one restaurant we could eat at every single day of our lives, it's Banyi. The food is incredible and the staff is really lovely. It is hands down one of our favourite Japanese restaurants in Dublin."
"Starting from a small, takeaway-only location in Dublin’s Ranelagh neighbourhood in 2007, Michie Sushi has since expanded to four locations across the city, thanks in no small part to its focus on serving up the highest-quality sushi to the people of Dublin. The origin of Michie Sushi’s name reveals a lot about the restaurant chain’s ethos:. ‘The word Michie in Japanese means “filled with smiles and laughter”."
"The restaurant first opened as a takeaway in Ranelagh in 2007 before growing in popularity and eventually establishing two other locations in Sandyford and Dun Laoghaire."
"Japanese Kitchen by J2 Sushi has a romantic-modern feel that makes guests want to come back every week. We recommend this place for birthdays, fancy dates, anniversaries and special occasions. Customers can make reservations online in order to save time."
"The simple yet elegantly beautiful interior of Aoki Sushi Noodle Bar is a perfect reflection of the food on offer. They offer a wide range of excellent nigiri, sushi, and sashimi at very reasonable prices, and accommodate BYOB for wine only for a corkage fee of €6. Location: Unit 4, 63 Richmond Street, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin"
"You’ll regularly see One Society top guides to the best brunch in Dublin, and for good reason. The food on offer in this Lower Gardnier St. haunt is the absolute business. Order their “not so classic Irish breakfast” and you’ll be full for the rest of the day!"
"One Society cafe on Lower Gardiner Street is a “hidden” gem. If you’re looking for a cool coffee, breakfast, brunch, or lunch spot, check this place out. It’s a little bit out of the way to get to, but no more than a 5-10 minute walk from O’Connell bridge."
"It took me a while to find this place as it was tucked into the Moore Street Shopping Mall on Parnell street, but I’m glad I did, because it was absolutely delicious. Try their buffalo sandwich or Pepito sub. Follow their social media @TakeAVeg because they announce incredible limited-edition offerings including spooky activated charcoal pancakes for Halloween."
"Flip, a vegan and vegetarian burger bar from the owners of Blazing Salads, is one of Dublin’s vegan hot spots. Their burgers, which include black bean and quinoa, millet and sweet potato, and a sweetcorn and feta fritter, are handmade using organic grains, pulses, vegetables and seeds. Don’t mind if we do!"
"We’re coming to the end of our first day in Dublin, and what better way to finish off than by watching the sun set over the River Liffey, which runs right through the centre of the city. Of course, the sunset time will vary depending on the time of year you visit, and you have to be lucky with the weather, but sometimes the sky can put on a real show!"
"Overlooking the villages of Dalkey and Killiney is a small public park, the Killiney Hill Park. Visitors can enjoy a variety of teas from their famous tea rooms, playgrounds for children and adult alike, and long green walking paths and woodland trails. Families and friends can enjoy their picnics here in the park as they enjoy the view of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountain."
"Ok, but this one’s pretty cool and it’s perched on top of a hill!. It also used to have a railway station (albeit one that closed over 150 years ago, but still). Located along the southern boundary of Dublin Bay, the main reason you’d head to Killiney Hill Park is for the gorgeous sweeping views from the viewpoint just south of the obelisk."
"A little park with a wonderful view of Dalkey and Killiney villages. It’s a steep walk up the hill, but it’s well worth it. Once you’re up, it’s one of Dublin’s most tranquil spots to relax in."
"A stunning mansion in the Elizabethan Revival style, Killruddery has been home to the Brabazon family (earls of Meath) since 1618 and has one of the oldest gardens in Ireland. The house is impressive, but the prizewinner here is the magnificent orangery, built in 1852 and chock-full of statuary and plant life. If you like fancy glasshouses, this is the one for you. It's 6km north of Greystones just off the R761 coast road."
"While Connor recommended Chapter 1 a Michelin Star restaurant for fine dining and Juniors for New York City style Italian food. And when I asked him where he ate in his spare time he admitted he had little but enjoyed the ribeye steak at L’Gueleton French bistro. I decided that would be my last stop but I made the mistake of having the braised venison instead as I adore venison."
"This French bistro style restaurant is Dublin’s trendiest brunch spot. L’gueuleton’s outdoor seating is covered by traditional stiped awning and spills out onto the newly pedestrianized Fade street. Try one of their famous cocktails (they do a mean espresso martini) and load up on their potato hash or moules frites."
"The decor in here is so warm and welcoming, the food is top notch, and they do a French brunch at weekends - really tasty!"
"If you’re looking to eat some delicious modern Irish cuisine in a trendy, yet casual setting, then look no further than The Woollen Mills restaurant. Overlooking the Ha’penny bridge, The Woollen Mills is located in a historic building where iconic author James Joyce once worked. Not only is the building and location absolutely lovely, but the food is fantastic as well."