Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Dublin 2

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Updated March 05, 2025

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La Maison

4.8

4.8 (1136)

€31 to €50

French

South City Centre

About the restaurant

La Maison is an authentic French Bistro in the heart of Dublin. Specialising in classic French dishes using locally sourced and freshly prepared produce. The authenticity of La Maison begins with the artwork, works by Leonetto Cappiello, L’oir Dor, and Diable Vent, all sourced from Paris at Puces market. Doisneau photographs line the stairs offering a touch of romance to this relaxed space. On the second level the dining room is light and airy, with sash windows looking out onto the bustling Castle Market Street.

Top review

Mary

Dined 5 days ago

As a group of five friends - we loved it _ great food, great staff our second lunch in La Maison- we all loved it so

Chez Max

4.7

4.7 (1378)

€31 to €50

French

Dame Street

About the restaurant

Chez Max Palace Street, situated in the heart of Dublin City Centre next to Dublin Castle, invites you to experience its charming French ambience, bistrot, and café. Guests can relax on the front terrace, enjoy the Parisian vintage indoor area, or unwind in the heated back patio.

To reserve a group lunch (for parties of 9 or more) or a group dinner (for parties of 7 or more), bookings cannot be made through this platform. Please email us at chezmaxpalace@gmail.com, and we will provide a form to collect the necessary details.

Reservation timeframes:
**Lunch Seating:** 1 hour 30 minutes
**Dinner Seating:** 1 hour and 45 minutes for reservations at 5pm, and 2 hours for bookings from 6pm onwards.

**Dinner:**
Set dinner of 2 courses: €38.90
Set dinner of 3 courses: €44.90

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Connie

Dined on Mar 6, 2025

Wonderful food and cosy setting and service - merci!

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4.6

4.6 (971)

€30 and under

Irish

Grafton Street

About the restaurant

Dublin's most famous pub, certainly in a literary sense, with its Joycean associations. Always classy and fashionable. It's the original Dublin gastropub at over 100 years old.
Anybody who is familiar with Dublin pub food will be aware of Davy Byrne’s food reputation, in which seafood is the speciality.
If you visit the premises at lunchtime and evening time, you will witness the huge trade which is done in fresh Seafood, Wagyu Burgers and pub classics like Fish & Chips. There is also a full range of Salads and Sandwiches to compliment these and, as often as not, you can enjoy Oysters and Guinness.
The classic Gorgonzola sandwich with a glass of Burgundy as mentioned in Ulysses is available every day.

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate strollers/buggies indoors at Davy Byrnes but subject to availability, we can at our outside terraced area. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Mary

Dined 3 days ago

Chowder and beef and Guinness pie really good. Staff very attentive and chatty Would recommend especially if hosting visitors from abroad as there as lots of literary references and items of interest

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Popular dish

Beef & Guinness Pie

Popular dish

Davy's Spicy Chicken Wings

Popular dish

Steak Frites

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill Dawson Street

4.6

4.6 (879)

€31 to €50

Steakhouse

Dawson Street

About the restaurant

Marco Pierre White’s idea of simple is old school: elegant dishes prepared using the finest ingredients by chefs trained in London by Marco himself. The deceptively simple menu demands every dish earn its place: the choicest cuts of meat, freshest fish, classic sauces. The vibe? Grown up, relaxed, playful. The setting? An opulent room you’ll feel at home in, only better!

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Jim

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent experience overall. I’d go back. Sirloin steak was quite good. Nice glass of wine.

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4.4

4.4 (48)

€31 to €50

Modern European

South William Street

About the restaurant

For bookings more than 4 please fill out the contact form on our website 'https://www.tastecatering.ie/contact/'
If less than 24 hours please call 01-6798475 and we will do our best to accommodate you!

Taste food co. is open for breakfast & lunch 7days & dinner (Wed - Sat till late).

A bustling restaurant in the heart of the city centre a couple of miuntes from Grafton street with excellent outdoor seating and spacious indoor dining on two floors. A friendly welcome awaits your visit.

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Susan

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

Our first visit and it won’t be our last. It had chicken chipotle wrap which was so nice. My husband had the chicken burger which he really enjoyed. Our waiter Carlos was so friendly. The decor is beautiful.

Old Fashioned Sam’s

4.4

4.4 (34)

€31 to €50

Irish

Camden Street

About the restaurant

Explore Old Fashioned Sam’s – Dublin’s three-story hidden retreat. Cocktails, lunch, brunch and light bites served in our heated courtyard bar with a retractable roof, a hidden whiskey and cocktail speakeasy style haven at @samsparlour.ie, and dinner served in Laura's Restaurant from 3pm daily. A space crafted for unforgettable moments.
For large group bookings, please contact hello@oldfashionedsams.ie

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Laura

Dined on Mar 6, 2025

Booked for dinner with some friends and thought it was more of a Gastro pub. Was very pleasantly surprised - the food was excellent. Great menu choice and really high quality. Decor was lovely and overall restaurant was very comfortable with a nice atmosphere. Also liked that we could have dinner in the restaurant and then go downstairs for a drink afterwards, and the music was great in the bar.

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Experience

Heated Courtyard Drink and/or Food Booking

Experience

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Drury Buildings

4.3

4.3 (1417)

€30 and under

Contemporary European

South City Centre

About the restaurant

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’

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food and great atmosphere! Great selection of tapas to choose from!

777

4.3

4.3 (177)

€30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

South City Centre

About the restaurant

777 is based just a 4 minute walk away from Dublin's famous Temple bar. Serving Mexican food and tequila cocktails this restaurant also offers late bites to diners who are enjoying the Mexican tequila until late. The menu offers dishes such as the traditional Taquitos as well as dishes from their wood burning grill. 777 are said to house premium Tequila, which can be enjoyed by diners throughout the week, especially on evenings when Margarita Mondays is running.

We have two areas – ‘Main Dining’ indoors & ‘Afuera’ outdoors. Both operate a walk-in policy for parties up to 5 people. We only accept bookings for groups of 6+

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jimp

Dined 2 days ago

we had a fun corporate dinner at 777. Food is fantastic and really good night out.

Fade Street Social - The Cocktail Bar & Rooftop Terrace

4.1

4.1 (961)

€30 and under

Cocktail Bar

South City Centre

About the restaurant

Our Cocktail bar & Heated Rooftop terrace is the perfect spot to enjoy exciting cocktails and take in the fantastic views. It's an ideal place to have pre or post-dinner drinks or enjoy late-night drinks with funky tunes.

The outdoor rooftop terrace is a heated area that complements both restaurant downstairs, providing a place for pre or post-dinner drinks, smoking, and late-night drinks with funky tunes. It's a valuable addition to Dublin's outdoor lounging spaces, offering outstanding cocktails and stunning views.

This unique, picturesque, stylish rooftop garden is also perfect for corporate events, launches and private functions.

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OpenTableDinerVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely evening on their rooftop garden terrace. Really nice cocktails and very friendly staff!

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Experience

Six Nations Special

The Carriage

3.8

3.8 (267)

€31 to €50

Irish

South City Centre

About the restaurant

The Alex welcomes you to dine and socialize in style. Come and experience the relaxed vibe of our dining spaces, serving up fresh, locally-sourced food and an extensive drinks menu.

Book an indulgent lunch or dinner in our Secret Garden now.

The Secret Garden is our outside terrace and bar: the perfect space for outdoor dining. It’s a trendy, floral-inspired space with indulgent food and refreshing cocktails. With a fully retractable roof for those sunny days and heaters for when it gets chilly, the Secret Garden is the perfect option for al fresco dining, no matter the weather.

The Carriage is the hotel’s indoor restaurant bar, offering an a la carte lunch & dinner menu and full drinks menu throughout the day. Walk-in guests can request to sit in the Carriage for a la carte evening dining.

Please note we are a cashless restaurant and only

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Maura

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Just an overall amazing expierence. Would highly recomend

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