European restaurants in Ireland
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Ely HQ
As part of the ongoing development of Dublin’s docklands, Ely opened a branch of its successful city-centre restaurant in what they assume will be one of the hippest spots in town. The new restaurant is suitably impressive – lots of exposed concrete coupled with modern designer touches more often seen in a high-end Bangkok restaurant – and the food is made to match, even if the menu isn’t all that adventurous and you won’t eat anything that will absolutely blow your socks off. Still, it’s a good spot to eat off a hangover.
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Ely CHQ
The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) finally has a decent restaurant to cater to the throngs of blackberry-addicted power-diners who need sustenance to fuel their busy lives – and this gorgeous tobacco warehouse conversion is the perfect spot to take a break. Ironically, the only criticism of the place is that the service is a little bit slow, although that doesn’t matter too much in the evening, when there are fewer suits in a hurry.
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Clarendon Café Bar
Spread across three stylishly designed floors, the Stokes brothers (of Bang fame) have given pub food a go at the Clarendon, and come up trumps: the chicken burger with guacamole is about the plainest thing on a menu that changes regularly. The only difference between here and a proper restaurant is that the waitstaff won’t flinch when you order lager to go with your meal.
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Preference Brasserie
This stylish brasserie prides itself on a seasonal menu of fresh local produce served with continental flair – dishes include peppered loin of venison with parsnip and orange purée, and fillet of cod with roast salsify, bacon and vermouth cream sauce.
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Market Square Brasserie
Tucked away in the basement of an attractive Georgian house, the food here is creatively prepared and artfully presented. Local purveyors supply the best produce, meats and seafood for an ever-changing menu. Service is smooth, the wine list long and the setting intimate. Book in advance.
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Moll Darby’s
Exposed brick, dark wood and bundles of nautical schlock make Moll’s an attractive and atmospheric choice on George’s Quay. The red-checked tablecloths add a jaunty air, which will only intensify as you slurp down the superb oysters and other seasonal seafood delights.
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Brick Oven
Generally rammed to the gills, this is a family favourite thanks to its cunningly divided menu and chirpy atmosphere. Kids can pig out on pizza, while their discerning parents feast on more adult fare such as sun-dried tomato risotto and roast monkfish.
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DuCarts
Window seats overlooking a grassy verge and the Shannon are bathed with light even on the gloomiest of days. The food does the cultural surroundings proud, with a changing selection of salads, soups, sandwiches and hot dishes.
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Harrington's
The waterfront is lined with eateries specialising in seafood and tourists, among them is Apple Tree's sister establishment Harrington's .
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Strasbourg Goose
Excellent food, although the French accent is illusory: le bacon cheeseburger?
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