Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Swords

52 restaurants available nearby

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1. Gourmet Food Parlour - Santry

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Killester

Booked 34 times today

With two floors of dining, an outside seating area and balcony, our Santry restaurant is a fantastic spot come rain or shine. Located conveniently close to Dublin airport with ample parking facilities and views over the lake at nearby Santry Park.Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

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2. Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(348)

Price: Moderate

• European • Cloghran

Welcome to Runway 28, where incredible food meets awe-inspiring views! Situated on a rooftop terrace with exclusive front-row seats to Dublin's busiest airport runway, our restaurant is all about giving you a memorable dining experience. Our rooftop oasis combines elegance with comfort, giving you a laid-back and enjoyable experience.Our chefs have gone above and beyond to create a menu bursting with flavours and using only the finest local sourced ingredients. From mouthwatering bites perfect for sharing with friends to fancy creations that'll make your taste buds sing. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion, on a romantic date night, or simply in the mood for exceptional cuisine paired with plane spotting, Runway 28 Rooftop Terrace Join us for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, from 12 am to 3.30 pm, and discover a menu that celebrates the classics. From the rich and velvety Eggs Benedict to fluffy pancakes and golden waffles.

3. Shoreline Hotel

3.9

Excellent(174)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Donabate

Shoreline Hotel has plenty of dining and beverage options for guests to enjoy and houses one of Donabate’s best restaurants and bars. All dining options boast warm and welcoming decor along with award-winning service followed by amazing sea views as you enjoy your meal and drinks.If you wish to book Afternoon Tea bookings can be made directly with our team and require 24 hours notice. To book please call 01 8109200 or email info@shorelinehotel.ie

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4. O’Callaghan’s Bar and Terrace

3.0

Good(1)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Swords

O’Callaghan’s Bar is the ideal spot to sit back, relax and unwind after a long day on the golf course, at the beach or at the amusement park. Choose from delicious bar food, mouth-watering cocktails, a fine selection of whiskeys or the perfect pint. We have made a substantial investment in our outdoor dining areas, to greatly increase the comfort, including permanent structures to provide additional shelter and shade, and a brand new overhead outdoor heating system. Due to the changes that hotels, bars and restaurants have had to make to comply with the new Covid 19 guidelines we will not be operating McLoughlin’s restaurant this summer, which means we have extended our new bar food menu to include some of your favourite bistro style dishes to accompany a fabulous cocktail or the perfect pint.This menu will be served on O’Callaghan’s Patio and is available from 12.00pm to 7.30pm from Sunday through to Thursday, and until 8.30pm on Friday and Saturday. Pre-booking is requi

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5. FIRE Steakhouse & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(5500)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • South City Centre

Booked 77 times today

FIRE is located in the heart of Dublin city centre on the popular Dawson St. Offering an unforgettable dining experience in Dublin's most historical dining room along with exclusive private dining options. Soaring 19th-century ceilings, stained glass windows and bronze sculptures are just a few elements of this magnificent dining space.FIRE also offers 'outdoor dining' on our incredible fully enclosed, weatherproof and heated terrace overlooking the beautiful Lord Mayor’s Garden.We pride ourselves on creating menus around locally sourced Irish produce. Firmly committed to supporting sustainable local produce we serve the finest selection of meats and produce that Ireland has to offer. Our concept is very simple, take Ireland's finest raw ingredients and use original recipes to create exceptional dishes.

6. Drury Buildings

4.4

Awesome(1387)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • South City Centre

Booked 39 times today

Drury Buildings is an owner operated award winning Cocktail Bar, Restaurant and Venue in the heart of Dublin city centre.Above the bar is our lounge and dining room. This cosy and relaxing space set over two floors of the building is perfect if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of town and relax with a great bottle of wine, a cocktail and graze on our small plates and boards.Our menu is specially crafted to suit the taste buds of all guests while also ensuring that there is enough variety to cater to different dietary requirements.Our kitchen is a tapas-style cuisine that adds an element of fun and also encourages socializing, with a sharing-style menu.‘We never stop creating, we never stop evolving’

7. Ryleigh's

4.6

Exceptional(2479)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • North Wall

Booked 51 times today

Located on the sixth floor of The Mayson Hotel is Ryleigh’s Rooftop Restaurant, with outdoor terrace. Take in the panoramic vista of the Dublin Mountains, the River Liffey, the city centre and even as far as Dun Laoghaire on a clear day! Comfy leather clad booths line the windows. An open kitchen and grill adds a sense of theatre to the room. Floor to ceiling windows make the most of the views and the only walls in the room are clad in beautiful veined marble. Ryleigh’s serves breakfast, lunch, Brunch (Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays) and dinner. Ideal spot to grab a bite with family and friends. The dinner menu features tasty options such as Sizzling Prawns and Beef Tartare to start. A selection of Irish steaks for main (Striploin, Delmonico, Centre Cut Fillet, Tomahawk Ribeye for two, and John Stone's T-Bone for two) cooked over our charcoal grill, Pan-Seared Monkfish and delicious desserts such as Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

8. Isabelle's

4.3

Awesome(2365)

Price: Expensive

• International • South City Centre

Booked 47 times today

Located just off Grafton Street, Isabelle’s Restaurant & Bar guarantees delicious food, excellent cocktails & wine and professional, friendly service, every time. Our menu has been prepared with love, simple but packed full of flavour. We feature fresh ingredients, delivered daily by local suppliers, ensuring everything on our menu is fresh and utterly delicious. Whether you’re looking for a place to meet family for a leisurely lunch, a catch up with friends over dinner or to take a cocktail break from shopping, we look forward to welcoming you to Isabelle’s. Isabelle’s is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with brunch served every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday.

9. Little Pyg

4.4

Awesome(542)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dame Street

Booked 53 times today

Voted #1 Best Pizzeria in Ireland 2023Top #10 Cocktail Bar in Ireland 2023 Voted #27 Best Pizzeria in Europe 2023Award Winning Michelin Guide Italian pizzas with 50% less calories.48 hours fermentation of the dough go into our pizza making process and this is evident in the sumptuous authentic Neapolitan style pizzas, served by our specially trained chefs and Michelin Maestro Enzo Coccia. We source all the best ingredients from Italy.Signature Pygtails: Passion Pornstar, Tropicalya 1920 and our Signature Flat White Martini.

10. Lottie's

4.5

Awesome(526)

Price: Expensive

• Irish • Rathmines

Booked 31 times today

Friendly, neighbourhood brasserie-style Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving modern European cuisine with seasonal Irish produce, a boutique wine list, and signature cocktails. Our bar, "Upstairs at Lottie's," is open at the weekend for a perfect pre-dinner cocktail or to relax on comfortable couches after dinner. Our ground-floor terrace has outdoor dining areas and private rooms available for hire. Head Chef Tudorel Ostache has created some wonderful signature dishes, and on Sundays, Lottie's is the perfect place to enjoy family lunch, including our roast specials throughout the year.We look forward to welcoming you to Lottie's and are delighted to be awarded a Diner's Choice award for 2024 and to feature in the Irish Times 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland, 2023 & 2024.

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Rodneyvip
Las Vegas •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding ambiance Slow service Terrible rib eye. More fat than meat
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FIRE Steakhouse & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• South City Centre
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4.6
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Michelle
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
There’s a great variety of food - I was there with my 4 sisters and everyone really enjoyed the whole experience- food, decor and ambiance.
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Gourmet Food Parlour - SantryPrice: Moderate• Irish• Killester
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4.3
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William
Dublin •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The ambience of the hotel was excellent. The food was beautiful and we enjoyed the experience thoroughly for my sons birthday. Thank you Shoreline for a wonderful afternoon.
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Shoreline HotelPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Donabate
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3.9
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Paula
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 5, 2024
Service was good Unique setting Awful /inappropriate music Food could’ve been warmer
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Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• European• Cloghran
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4.1

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1. Gourmet Food Parlour - Santry

2. Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

3. Shoreline Hotel

4. O’Callaghan’s Bar and Terrace

5. FIRE Steakhouse & Bar

6. Drury Buildings

7. Ryleigh's

8. Isabelle's

9. Little Pyg

10. Lottie's

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