St. Stephen's Green and Around Restaurants

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  • 1. Cake Café

    $ | Southside

    At this dreamy little cafe, local, organic, and seasonal are the words to live by, where you can chow down on simple savory and sweet delights, all made with a loving, homey touch. The plant-filled courtyard is also the perfect summer spot for a daytime glass of prosecco and small bites. The surprising eggs and soldiers with roast tomatoes and shallots is a typically delicious dish. Save room for the delicate tarts and moist sugar-dusted sponges. Ask about the fun cooking classes: they're the talk of the town.

    Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-478–9394

    Known For

    • Pitch-perfect cakes
    • Personal touches
    • Slow-food philosophy

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
  • 2. Dunne and Crescenzi

    $ | Southside

    The unpretentious brilliance of this husband-and-wife restaurant and deli just off Nassau Street is what makes the classy little Italian joint so popular. The menu is extensive but simple: panini, a horde of antipasti, a few choice pasta specials, and some evening meat dishes and desserts. The all-Italian kitchen staff work wonders with high-quality imported ingredients. The gnocchi with a slow-cooked ragù of Gilligan's Hereford Irish beef makes a great lunch. A couple of long tables are perfect for groups, and the hundreds of bottles of wine on shelves cover every inch of the walls. 

    14 S. Fredrick St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-677–3815

    Known For

    • Italian wine cellar
    • Killer antipasti
    • Great for large groups
  • 3. Fallon & Byrne

    $$$ | Southside

    This fresh, one-stop shop for everything organic and delicious in Dublin combines a huge deli with a cozy cellar wine bar and expansive second-floor French brasserie. Located on the top floor of a beautiful old telephone exchange building, the high-ceiling, light-filled dining room is always bustling. The menu covers everything from burgers to loin of rabbit, but the Wicklow pork belly, celeriac, and Savoy cabbage are typical. Leave room for the lemon-ricotta cheesecake. You can pick up a bottle of wine in the wine cellar and enjoy it for a small corkage fee.

    11–17 Exchequer St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-472–1010

    Known For

    • Hearty brasserie menu
    • Bustling city-center vibe
    • Elegant dining room

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 4. Mae

    $$$$ | Dublin South

    Located upstairs at the wonderful French Paradox wine shop, this cozy new restaurant sees celebrated local chef Grainne O'Keefe work her magic on the best of Irish produce. The fixed-price tasting menu changes with the seasons, moving from starters like aubergine tart with goat cheese and pickled walnut to meat courses like Iberico pork, with anchovy, dates, and confit potato. 

    53 Shelbourne Rd., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
    01-231--3903

    Known For

    • Great wine selection
    • Celebrated chef
    • Cozy vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch.
  • 5. Nightmarket

    $$ | Southside

    "Street food" is a painfully abused term in the dining world, but this downstairs Thai joint in the heart of Ranelagh has the authentic flavors and spice of a Bangkok noodle stall. The narrow dining area is beautifully tiled in simple colors and packs out quickly with locals and visitors. The Capmoo (pork scratchings with green chili relish) is a stunning starter, and the Hor Mok Talay (red seafood curry with coconut milk, prawn, egg, and Thai sweet basil) a favorite main. Finish with the zesty lychee cheesecake with fresh mint.

    120 Ranelagh, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 6, Ireland
    01-538--5200

    Known For

    • Best Thai in the city
    • Inventive street food
    • Filling up quickly

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.--Fri.
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  • 6. One Pico

    $$$$ | Southside

    Chef-owner Eamonn O'Reilly cuts quite a dash, but it's his sophisticated, daring, contemporary cuisine that tends to seduce visitors to his little restaurant tucked away in a quiet lane only a few minutes from Stephen's Green. As is usual with Dublin's luxe eateries, the fixed-price lunch and pre-theater menus offer great value. Try the incredible scallop ceviche to start. Dishes such as pigeon with chicory, salsify, and baked celeriac puree demonstrate the mix of traditional and cutting-edge cuisine. 

    5–6 Molesworth Pl., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-676–0300

    Known For

    • Gregarious chef-host
    • Daring ingredient combinations
    • Passion-fruit soufflé

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
  • 7. Big Fan

    $ | Dublin South

    Head chef Alex Zhang has brought his own brand of daring Northern Chinese cuisine to this cool, new, city-center spot. The menu changes regularly, but the deep-fried duck wings tossed in secret seasoning and the fresh Irish lobster with tofu egg custard are typically thrilling dishes.

    16 Aungier Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-538 8886

    Known For

    • Innovative Chinese food
    • Buzzing atmosphere
    • Regular new dishes
  • 8. Fade Street Social

    $$$ | Southside

    Former Michelin-star celebrity chef Dylan McGrath has another hit on his hands with Fade Street Social, a cavernous tapas bar, restaurant, and pub all rolled into one. At 8,000 square feet, the place can seem a bit overwhelming, but if you want a busy, fun, all-in-one dining-and-drinking experience, this place is ideal. Try a seat at the bar, where you can watch the kitchen staff work their magic as they turn out exquisite tapas and hearty but inventive meat dishes, all with a modern Irish twist. The whole poached pigeon is an original tapas offering, while the braised rabbit leg is already a favorite main.

    4 Fade St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-604–0066

    Known For

    • Amazing staff who go above and beyond
    • Great selection of vegan dishes
    • Inventive cocktails
  • 9. Glas

    $$$ | Dublin South

    Its name is the Gaelic word for green, and all things local and natural are at the heart of Dublin's first high-end vegetarian restaurant. The brash, luxurious interior matches the daring menu, which includes barbecue celeriac with roast potato puree, cucumber, mint, and potato paper. Try the carrot sponge with spiced cream and pear and hay sorbet for dessert. 

    15/16 Chatham St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-672 4534

    Known For

    • High-end vegetarian dishes
    • Lush interior
    • Welcoming vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.--Thurs.
  • 10. Host

    $$ | Southside

    Foodie and fashionista couple Chloe Kearney and Niall McDermott returned from London to open this standout addition to the flourishing Ranelagh dining scene. Behind the minimalist white exterior lies a small but buzzing ambience and some inventive food with a Mediterranean twist. The menu is short but very adventurous: the lobster, crab, and kohlrabi is a stylish starter and the shiitake mushroom tagliolini a favorite main. Add delicious sides like broccoli with pomegranate and yogurt then finish with a dessert of ricotta cheesecake with black currant.

    13 Ranelagh, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 6, Ireland
    01-561--2617

    Known For

    • Warm, attentive staff
    • Every dish perfectly executed
    • Can be hard to get a reservation

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Sun.--Fri.
  • 11. L'Gueuleton

    $$$ | Southside

    This exceptional eatery just off George's Street lost a little of its intimacy when it expanded, but the crowds still come for authentic French food at a fair price. Start with 12 snails, fresh herbs, garlic, and pastis butter. For a main course, the slow-roasted pork belly with black pudding manages to be hearty and adventurous at the same time. Desserts have a devilishly childish touch to them—passion-fruit cake with white chocolate sauce is a typical example. Pop next door to Hogan's bar while you're waiting.

    1 Fade St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-675–3708

    Known For

    • Decadent desserts
    • Great people-watching
    • Tip-top service
  • 12. La Maison

    $$$ | Southside

    This Breton-inspired, unpretentious eatery has one of the most inviting and good-value menus in the city. The look is very much casual bistro, a satisfying backdrop for starters like the beet risotto with winter truffles, and such mouthwatering mains as the loin of venison with red cabbage and celeriac paste. 

    15 Castle Market, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-672–7258

    Known For

    • Quality wine list
    • Intimate atmosphere
    • Irresistible chocolate fondant

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 13. Shanahan's on the Green

    $$$$ | Southside

    Glowing with gilded chandeliers and graced with a few marble fireplaces, this American-style steak house in a restored Georgian town house offers a sleekly elegant setting in which to chow down on some of the most tender Irish Angus beef this side of the Atlantic (they cook it in a special high-temperature oven, searing the outside to keep the inside good and juicy). If steak doesn't float your boat, they also do a mean baked turbot with mussels, clams, and creamed fennel and leek. Oreo-cookie-crust cheesecake is the perfect way to finish off the feast, but many will consider the decor—think sash windows, gilt mirrors, and plush carpets—rich enough.

    119 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-407–0939

    Known For

    • Amazing cheesecake
    • Sumptuous surroundings
    • Deep wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sat.–Thurs., Reservations essential
  • 14. The Good World

    $ | Southside

    When Dublin's growing Chinese population wants a big, uptown night out, they come here. The surroundings are modest, with large round tables (ideal for groups) in a somewhat dark but comfortable room. The food is authentic and inspired—ask for the black-cover Chinese menu, not the standard, dumbed-down one. The dim sum selection is nonpareil in Ireland, the scallop dumplings are a standout, and the chili-salt squid melts in the mouth. It's the perfect spot to order a load of dishes to be shared by an adventurous group. 

    18 S. Great George's St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-677–5373

    Known For

    • Tasty fried squid starter
    • Still-warm fresh-baked egg tarts
    • Warm, fast service
  • 15. The Green Hen

    $$$ | Southside

    It can be hard to re-create that classic bistro feel outside France, but this intimate spot at the heart of busy Dublin has managed to get the mix of bustle and tranquility just right. A quick glance at the gilt-framed, mirrored menu reveals that this kitchen is all about rich, evocative French fare—two winners are the rib eye and the panfried bass. The Earl Grey cheesecake is an original, tangy take of a classic dessert. A mix of warm brick walls dotted with black-and-white snaps of French film stars from the 1950s and wood paneling with tongue-in-cheek French movie posters keeps the vibe informal. Lunch is a great value, and keep an eye out for adventurous plats du jour and lively wine list.

    33 Exchequer St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-670–7238

    Known For

    • Best confit in town
    • Adventurous plats du jour
    • Informal bistro vibe
  • 16. The Pepper Pot

    $ | Southside

    The hodgepodge collection of old tablecloths, cutlery, and cups creates a warm, family atmosphere in this sweet little café on the balcony level of the Powerscourt Town House Centre. Weary shoppers resuscitate with the simple menu, fresh-baked goods, TLC, and wonderful people-watching. The soups and sandwiches are top-notch but the salads have a cult following. Tarts are seasonal and cakes are old-school; the Victoria sponge and lemon and poppy seed are two standouts.

    S. William St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-707–1610

    Known For

    • Homey vibe
    • Best salads in the city
    • Divine sponge cake

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner, Reservations not accepted
  • 17. Yamamori Noodles

    $$ | Southside

    The open plan and family-style tables have kept Yamamori popular with noodle addicts and the younger, hipster crowd. The meals-in-a-bowl are a splendid slurping experience, and although you'll be supplied with a small Chinese-style soup spoon, the best approach is with chopsticks. The bento box combo meal is the best value in town. The seafood yaki soba, stir-fried egg noodles with a combination of fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables with wakame (an edible seaweed), is a favorite example. You can also get sushi and sashimi, delicious chicken teriyaki, or house specials like baked lobster.

    72 S. Great George's St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
    01-475–5001

    Known For

    • Bento boxes
    • Hip crowd
    • Efficient service

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