Pickle
Not just one of the best Indian meals you’ll ever eat, but simply one of the best meals you’ll find anywhere. To the embarrassment of my wife, I told the waitress that I no longer believed in God after this meal…I only believed in Pickle. It was that good.
Mister S
A small casual restaurant that specializes in grilled meats. Their short rib with chimichurri is really fantastic.
Leo Burdocks
There simply isn’t better fish & chips on planet earth. I’m not sure of many things, but I’m sure of that statement. DO NOT leave Dublin without eating some fish & chips at Leo Burdocks.
Chapter One
If you’re going to spend some money on a fancy, Michelin starred meal while in Dublin, the only game in town is Chapter One. It’s been an absolute favorite of the local foodie contingent since it opened in 2021.
Bastible
If you’re a true foodie and are looking for a second spot to have an excellent tasting menu, there are few places in Ireland that have better set menus than Bastible. They even have a fantastic vegetarian menu.
Etto
A daily changing menu filled with fresh ingredients combined in perfectly executed dishes.
Rosa Madre
A rare Temple Bar inclusion in this restaurant list, Rosa Madre specializes in seafood pasta dishes featuring fresh, locally sourced fish cooked to perfection.
Bunsen
If you want the perfect burger, look no further. Bunsen is a great spot to get a perfectly executed burger. The menu consists of nothing but burgers and fries so don’t bring your vegetarian friends.
Clanbrassil House
Hearty homemade roasts, sausages and grilled beef in a neighborhood setting. The type of dishes and ingredients that you’d expect in Dublin, but executed to perfection with interesting twists on standard Irish fare.
Featherblade
The spot in Dublin if you’re looking for a steak. Try their signature Featherblade cut with their truffle mac & cheese.
Brookwood
Another fabulous steak restaurant, Brookwood features Vintage Reserve Irish dry-aged beef sourced from a local butcher. They also have great seafood and burgers as well.
Fade Street Social
A great tapas menus filled with interesting dishes like truffled chicken and salted popcorn.
Brother Hubbard
Excellent Middle Eastern/Turkish restaurant the specializes in brunch.
Mad Egg
If you’re looking for a quick place to get a banging fried chicken sandwich, look no further than Mad Egg. They have a few locations throughout the city and make some of the best chicken sandwiches around.
Host
Fresh homemade pasta and excellent grilled meats. This is the only place you should really consider eating Italian food in Dublin, and it’s some of the best Italian food you’ll find.