Balfes

4.6

41 Reviews

€31 to €50

European

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for fine wines

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner & Weekend Brunch. Located on Balfe Street, where Grafton Street and the Creative Quarter meet, Balfes features a 20 seater outdoor terrace, a zinc-covered bar and open kitchen.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 646 3353
Website
https://balfes.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66
Neighborhood
Temple Bar
Cross street
One step away from Grafton Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 41 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Balfes offers a lively atmosphere with "exceptional service" and attentive staff. Guests appreciate the "delicious food" and particularly enjoy brunch and cocktail selections. While some find certain dishes overpriced, the overall dining experience is enhanced by the pleasant setting and consistent quality. Ideal for social gatherings and casual dining occasions.

42 Reviews

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Simon
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Little bit pricey, but definitely worth it. Food was fantastic, cocktails were amazing also. Very friendly staff and very attentive and caring service overall. Will definitely be back.
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Nadia
VIP
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience as always. The team are so welcoming and they very kindly organised a birthday treat for my friend. Excellent value for money. Thanks for always looking after us!
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Emilly
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great experience in the overall. Will go back.
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Martina
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly wonderful experience. The food was exceptional and the staff were so helpful, polite and friendly. Will definitely return when next in Dublin.
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Ruaidhri
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and atmosphere in a very nice restaurant.
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Toni
Dublin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Service. Just felt the food was not as special as before. A little overpriced for what it was.
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful and pleasant place. I had two business lunch meeting there. None of us quite liked the food. Too much quantity.
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Geraldine
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Spent a lovely evening in Balfes..surrounding.s were very pleasant and appealing...service was excellent..food was delicious all in all a nice time spent in lovely surroundings..
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Nicola
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for bunch. Christmas week, great customer service and attention, a good brunch menu for a weekday. No rushing out.
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Pat
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place was very busy and lively. We loved the atmosphere and staff were ALL extremely chirpy and helpful. There was a very efficient service and instant help if anything was needed. Will definitely return again.
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Balfes is rated 4.6 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66

Additional information

Cross street
One step away from Grafton Street
Neighborhood
Temple Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://balfes.ie/
Phone number
(01) 646 3353

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