North of the Liffey
A classic fish-and-chip shop with a gourmet, sit-down twist – not only is the fish the best you'll taste in battered form, but you'll wash it down with a…
Must-see restaurants in Ireland
County Waterford
With views over the harbour and out to sea, this arty cafe serves interesting twists on casual cafe fare. Open-faced seafood sandwiches are the house…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
There's perhaps no better setting in all of Dublin – a top-floor glasshouse restaurant with superb views of the city – in which to enjoy this quirky take…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
It's a 1950s-style cocktail bar, but with a standout menu. Main dishes are hearty – think West Cork Wagyu beef burgers or meltingly soft lamb shanks, and…
Ring of Kerry
This Victorian-style pub has a classy ambience and an equally refined menu. Its spectacular salads, such as Cashel Blue cheese, apple, toasted almonds and…
North of the Liffey
Delicious breakfasts and excellent sandwiches make this cafe one of the standout places for daytime eating on the north side of the Liffey. Locally baked…
County Clare
At this smart bistro attached to the neighbouring Old Ground Hotel local ingredients take centre stage: Clare lamb, Fergus Bay crab, Sixmilebridge free…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
This exceptional Italian joint delights its regulars with a basic menu of rustic pleasures, such as venison bresaola, classic pasta dishes and a superb…
County Donegal
This surfers' hang-out manages a bit of minimalist style and packs a decent menu of classic pub grub with mighty fine burgers and fish and chips. There's…
County Wexford
Locals and visitors alike pack the Lobster Pot's warren of rooms and beer garden in summer (at which time it doesn’t take bookings). Lobster is a…
Dingle Peninsula
The bright, contemporary cafe at Louis Mulcahy Pottery serves fresh homemade fare using Dingle Peninsula produce and herbs from its own gardens. Open…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
A candidate for best ethnic cuisine in town, this friendly spot serves a mix of Lebanese and Palestinian dishes that range from the familiar (hummus,…
The West Cork Coast
This perfect seaside pub has log fires in winter, and in summer tables spill out across the street to make the most of the harbour views. There's…
North of the Liffey
Styling itself as a modern Irish brasserie, this restaurant spread over two floors serves a spruced-up version of Irish farmhouse cooking, from tasty…
Dingle Town
With the sophisticated feel of a continental bistro, this restaurant offers a fusion of global recipes gathered by the well-travelled owner-chef, but uses…
County Tipperary
Whether you squeeze into the ground-floor cafe for breakfast or coffee and cake, or head upstairs to the more formal restaurant for lunch (good steak…
County Waterford
This busy restaurant with tribal art and abstract canvases on the walls has a good breakfast menu that includes stacks of pancakes with bacon and maple…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Tucked away on a lane alongside Dublin Castle is this wonderful Italian restaurant with five tables and a maximum of 12 customers. It only opens for…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
This bustling Moroccan restaurant has an atmospheric, low-lit dining room, spread about lots of alcoves so as to give the feel of a medina, and a…
County Waterford
Set in a building dating from 1822, this pub and restaurant has a snug, complete with roaring fire, and a spacious bar in the former coach house. Enjoy…
County Cork
Filled with colourful works of art and cute gifts, the Heron Gallery is a charming place to pause. The wholesome, mostly vegetarian menu includes lunch…
County Wicklow
An excellent wine bar, bistro and restaurant on Greystones' main street, the Hungry Monk serves crowd-pleasing classics prepared from premium Irish…
County Waterford
Enjoying an ace position on the town’s main square, this cafe has a cheerful vibe with a kids' corner, sofas to lounge on, papers to read and a menu…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
It's always lively at this funky little joint, where the music is loud and the dim sum just keeps coming. Order from the ever-rotating menu or keep things…
Cobh
Around the back of the Titanic Experience, with a huge deck overlooking the harbour, this is a stunning spot for something to eat. The menu lives up to…
Dublin
Unsurprisingly, American comfort food is at the heart of this stylish spot, where diners tuck into hot dogs and burgers from red-leather booths. If you…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
This sultry bar from culinary superstar Dylan McGrath serves cocktails with a Japanese twist (the Sakura Blossom blends gin, pink grapefruit and sparkling…
Limerick City
Ask a local for a lunch recommendation and they'll likely send you over the river to this appealing pub, which sports a superb outdoor terrace with views…
County Cork
West Cork scallops with black pudding and roasted parsnip purée; Union Hall hake pan-roasted and topped with lemon butter drizzle; Bantry Bay mussels done…
County Wicklow
Housed in a coaching inn that first opened its doors in 1785, this terrific restaurant is hidden down a side alley beside a pub. It puts a premium on…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
You won't eat better, more authentic Mexican cuisine in Dublin – the tostadas (crispy corn tortillas with various toppings) and taquitos (filled, soft…
County Cork
Tucked behind the Sage restaurant, this cafe is one of the town's social hubs, with a popular breakfast menu (excellent poached eggs on sourdough toast)…
North of the Liffey
The menu changes daily at this tiny restaurant (it has only 16 seats) to reflect what's good and fresh, but you'll have to trust them: your only choice is…
County Dublin
The main strength of the excellent menu here is, obviously, seafood, including a range of mouth-watering lunch options such as fresh Galway mussels…
Counties Wicklow & Kildare
That's ah-gap-ay (as in Greek for unconditional love), not ah-gayp (as in open-mouthed in astonishment), though the quality of the freshly prepared food…
Temple Bar
Michelin-starred chef Oliver Dunne has brought his cooking chops to bear in Cleaver East, where the decor (think New York brasserie but with cleavers…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
You could order seafood or a plate of vegetables, but you'd be missing the point of this supremely elegant steakhouse: the finest cuts of juicy and tender…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Dublin's best-known vegetarian restaurant is a terrific eatery that serves wholesome salads, sandwiches, and a selection of hot main courses from a daily…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Sure, the cakes are dreamy — fluffy espresso walnut sponges and pretty cupcakes — but the savoury brunch options are just as fabulous. The homemade baked…
County Donegal
With a minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired interior, this speciality coffee shop stands out among the bucket-and-spade shops of Bundoran's main street. The…
