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Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud €€€
French fine dining Map E5
21 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2
Tel 01 676 4192 Closed Sun, Mon,
bank hols; Christmas wk
Diners come to this restaurant
boasting two Michelin stars
for the imaginative, contem po­
rary French menu. Book your
table in advance.
Shanahans on The Green €€€
Steakhouse Map D5
119 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Tel 01 407 0939 Closed Sun
Dublin’s biggest, juiciest, finest
American­style steaks are served
in a splendid Georgian dining
room. Excellent seafood, too. The cosy interior of The Queen of Tarts café, southwest Dublin
Trocadero €€€ The Queen of Tarts € Jo’Burger Town €€
Bistro Map F5 Irish baking Map C3 Irish Map D4
4 Andrew Street, Dublin 2 4 Cork Hill, Dame Street, Dublin 2 4–5 Castle Market, Dublin 2
Tel 01 677 5545 Tel 01 670 7499 ∑ joburger.ie
This has been Dublin’s most Great brunches, soups, savoury The gravity­defying Irish beef and
hallowed theatre restaurant since dishes and, most importantly, lamb burgers here are piled high
1956. Famed for its steaks, it also magnificent cakes can be with delicious combinations of
serves savoury pâtés, fresh fish enjoyed at this quaint café cheeses, relishes and other tasty
and classic desserts. opposite City Hall. ingredients. Inventive salads and
a choice of veggie burgers too.
Unicorn €€€ The Chameleon Restaurant €€
Italian Map F5 Asian Map C3 Monty’s of Kathmandu €€
12b Merrion Court, Merrion Row, 1 Lower Fownes Street, Temple Bar, Nepalese Map C3
Dublin 2 Dublin 2 28 Eustace Street, Dublin 2
Tel 01 676 2182 Closed Sun Tel 01 671 0362 Closed Mon Tel 01 670 4911
Mediterranean­inspired food – The menu here offers Asian tapas, Friendly, popular restaurant with
home­made gnocchi, rigatoni, Indonesian cuisine, and Irish beef, interesting fish, chicken and lamb
Irish lobster and truffle risotto. chicken and seafood. Javanese short dishes in fragrant, creamy sauces.
Children are welcome until 9pm. rib of beef served in a star­anise­ Full coeliac menu and an
infused kecap manis is a must­try. extensive vegetarian selection.
Southwest Dublin Chez Max €€ Odessa €€
Leo Burdock’s € French Map C3 American bistro Map D3
Fish and chips Map B4 1 Palace Street, Dublin 2 13–14 Dame Court, Dublin 2
2 Werburgh Street, Christchurch, Tel 01 633 7215 Tel 01 670 7634
Dublin 8 Enjoy classic French favourites – With a chic retro vibe, Odessa
Tel 01 454 0306 moules frites, rabbit rillettes and is renowned for its fancy
Dublin’s oldest chipper offers mousse au chocolat – right by weekend brunches – decadent
good, honest fish and chips – the gates of Dublin Castle. A fan­ fry­ups, eggs Benedict, Bellinis.
tasty ray, lemon sole and cod. tastic early­bird menu is available The menu has a decent selection
There are branches on Liffey 5:30–7pm (Sun–Thu). of dishes for vegetarians too.
Street and in Phibsboro, too.
Cleaver East €€ The Porthouse €€
Neon € European Map C3 Tapas Map D4
Asian street food Map C5 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 64A South William Street, Dublin 2
17 Camden Street, Dublin 2 Tel 01 531 3500 Tel 01 677 0298
Tel 01 405 2222 This popular eatery serves sharing Spanish heaven in the heart of
This is a great place for groups plates of lobster dumplings, Dublin, this restaurant serves a
and children. Try the pad thai or oriental mushrooms and lemon­ wide selection of tasty tapas like
one of the curries, which range grass broth, cushion of venison deep­fried Tetilla cheese, served
from mild to extra hot. Pour your with braised red cabbage and wild with tomato salad and honey.
own free whipped ice­cream mushrooms and much more.
cone for dessert. Rustic Stone €€
Elephant and Castle €€ Irish Map C4
Pitt Bros € American brasserie Map D3 17 South Great George’s Street,
American Map C3 19 Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Dublin 2
Unit 1, Wicklow House, South Great Tel 01 679 3121 Tel 01 707 9596
George’s Street, Dublin 2 There is no need to pre­book at Chef Dylan McGrath’s restaurant
Tel 01 677 8777 this lively eatery. California salads, puts great emphasis on nutrition,
Extremely popular with meat­ generous burgers and omelettes seasonality and local ingredients.
lovers, Pitt Bros’ signature style is are all good, and the chicken Meat and fish are served on a
slow­cooked cuts. The brisket wings are a definite winner. hot volcanic stone, so diners
and pulled pork are favourites. Great for weekend brunch. can cook them to their liking.
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 304–5

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