Best Fun Restaurants in Dalkey

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1. Purty Kitchen

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 10 times today

Purty Kitchen is a gem in Dun Laoghaire, known for its fabulous food, great service, and lovely atmosphere. This gastro pub is steeped in history, once hosting heads of state, and continues to provide a rich tradition in the Dublin licensed trade. Reviews rave about the delicious food, excellent service, and the warm, friendly atmosphere. It's a place where you can enjoy a great evening with a varied and adventurous menu, excellent cocktails, and a great wine list. The ambiance is cosy and traditional, making it a perfect place for dinner and drinks.

2. Bresson

4.6

Exceptional(1117)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • Monkstown

Booked 1 time today

Bresson is a fun place because it's a friendly, relaxed spot with great food and service. As one reviewer put it, 'Go there for delicious food, velvet wine and friendly attentive staff.' Plus, it's got a lovely atmosphere perfect for having a meal with friends or enjoying a special occasion.

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3. Sea & Stone Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(20)

Price: Expensive

• International • Loughlinstown

Booked 1 time today

Nestled between the stunning coastline and rugged mountains, Sea & Stone offers a unique dining experience with a focus on fresh, local seafood and sizzling steak served on hot stones.Whether you’re here for a romantic meal, a family gathering, or a casual dinner with friends, we bring the best of land and sea to your table.

4. Zero zero pizza

4.6

Exceptional(370)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Dun Laoghaire

Zero Zero was founded in 2014 with the simple intention of bringing real Pizza Napoletana to our fair city's streets. Almost 3 years have passed since our very first lunchtime market. While that wind swept day in Dublin's Docklands almost saw our gazebo fly into the Irish Sea, we persevered...

5. Mermaid

4.7

Exceptional(35)

Price: Expensive

• Irish • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 1 time today

Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday with brunch on the weekends, do try our casual restaurant in the heart of Monkstown for great food and drinks.

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6. Osteria 99 Italian cuisine

4.2

Awesome(154)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Monkstown

This is a family run Italian Restaurant in MONKSTOWN. We provide hand craft pasta dishes made with the finest Italian Ingredients. All of our dishes are Homemade freshly cooked to order.

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7. Aoshima Sushi & Grill

4.3

Awesome(26)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mount Merrion

We are the new kid on the block in Stillorgan. However, the three owner-chefs are old hands, having honed their skills at a variety of Japanese restaurants over the past ten years. We specialise in authentic traditional tapas, such as Yakitori, Teppanyaki, and fresh Sashimi, with a wide selection of Sake and Japanese drinks to accompany. "Okonomiyaki" is the most famous street food in Japan these days, and in Dublin, you can only try it with us! Come visit. Eat & drink. Have fun.

8. Parrilla Ranelagh

4.5

Awesome(98)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Ranelagh

Booked 18 times today

Embark on a culinary journey like no other at Parrilla, a vision years in the making and a passion brought to life. Nestled in the heart of Dublin, Parrilla is poised to revolutionise the city's food scene with an enticing blend of upscale Mexican cuisine and vibrant ambiance.

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9. The Ivy Dawson Street

4.4

Awesome(10907)

Price: Expensive

• Irish • South City Centre

Booked 108 times today

The Ivy Collection has crossed the Irish Sea to open its first international brasserie in the heart of Dublin at the new landmark building of One Molesworth, Dawson Street. The Ivy Dawson Street brings a touch of Ivy magic to Ireland, offering effortless glamour and a varied mix of classics and locally inspired dishes.

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10. Sophie's @ The Dean Dublin

4.3

Awesome(3711)

Price: Expensive

• European • South City Centre

Booked 23 times today

A glasshouse restaurant, where the weather is our wallpaper. We serve breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. We do lunch on weekdays and brunch at the weekend.Our New York – Italian menu is simple and delicious. Meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, herbs and dairy delivered daily by local suppliers. The restaurant vibe changes from a laid back sunrise through a buzzing sunset. A view like no other in Dublin, cityscape to countryside. No fuss, no formality, book a table and enjoy.Sophie’s Bar is at the very heart of our rooftop restaurant. Pull up a stool and get comfortable at any time, day or night to take in the incredible views of the Dublin skyline while our amazing team of bartenders create a world-class cocktail for you.Head out to our Rooftop Terrace to soak up the sun when it's hot, or wrap up in blankets under our heaters when it’s not.

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Mary
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely meal last night. Great choice and fab food. Everyone enjoyed it! We will be back. Lovely staff.
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Sea & Stone RestaurantPrice: Expensive• International• Loughlinstown
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4.7
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Annette
Dublin •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
I was surprised by the fact that we had to keep asking for water - service was rather slow.
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BressonPrice: Very Expensive• European• Monkstown
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4.6
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FionaVIP
Edinburgh/Midlothian •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Emer ,Ryan and all the wonderful team at the Purty Kitchen made sure myself and my nephew had a really lovely night. The food was excellent-I had steak and my nephew the chicken ,and we both had the delicious pate to start. Highly recommend the Purty Kitchen for the quality of the food and the great service Fiona
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Purty KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Dun Laoghaire
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4.5
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Jean
Dublin •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Some teething issues with table service but food was delicious. Highly recommend and would definitely go back again.
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MermaidPrice: Expensive• Irish• Dun Laoghaire
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4.7
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Alan
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing pizza - 🍕 the best in Dublin!! Can't rate highly enough.
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Zero zero pizzaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Dun Laoghaire
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4.6

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143 restaurants available nearby

1. Purty Kitchen

2. Bresson

3. Sea & Stone Restaurant

4. Zero zero pizza

5. Mermaid

6. Osteria 99 Italian cuisine

7. Aoshima Sushi & Grill

8. Parrilla Ranelagh

9. The Ivy Dawson Street

10. Sophie's @ The Dean Dublin

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