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Ten Tip Top Dublin Restaurants


© Irene Togher
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of Dublin's social scene - is an added bonus.

Fitzers -Temple Bar
42 Fawnes Street, Dublin 2
353 (0) 1-679-0440

As one of the award-winning Fitzers Restaurant Group, you would expect good things of this branch - and you would be right. Located in the bustling Temple Bar area, Fritzers is always lively and festive. There's a succulent selection of dishes on this menu - everything from homemade hamburgers to sirloin steak. This place suits most budgets and most tastes.

Cusack's Restaurant
The Mercer Hotel, Merser Street Lwr., Dublin 2
353 (0) 1-478-2179

Unfortunately Cusack's doesn't generally receive the recognition it deserves. It offers delightful food at reasonable prices served by friendly staff. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious. You won't be disappointed by the Oak Smoked Irish Salmon and the Char-grilled Pork Chops. But leave room for one of the wonderful puddings on offer.

Roly's Bistro
7 Ballsbridge Terrace, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
353 (0) 1-668-2611

You're guaranteed a warm welcome at this particular restaurant. The chef here, Colin O'Daly, has been named one of the best in Ireland and you'll see why when you taste the food. His dishes are imaginative and best of all they are reasonably priced. He has managed to successfully mix French, traditional Irish and international influences on his menu. Fresh ingredients are key here and the Dublin Bay Prawns are excellent. In fact, this dish has become a specialty of the restaurant.

Locks
1 Windsor Terrace, Portobello, Dublin 8
353 (0) 1-454-3391

Locks represents everything that's great about Irish dining. Situated in a beautiful country style house, it oozes warmth and relaxation with its soft lighting and open fires. Add to that the canal side location and you're in a receptive mood for the food long before you get it. And the food is not disappointing. It is reminiscent of good old-fashioned country food but mixed with more modern French and New Irish styles.

Bon Appetit
9 St. James Terrace, Malahide, Co. Dublin
353 (0) 1-845-0314

You can't get much more "Dublin" than dining in a Georgian terrace house basement - and that's exactly where Bon Appetit is located. The food though slants more towards classic French than traditional Dublin fare. However, you will find some Irish and Mediterranean influences on the menu.

The fresh seafood from Howth is great but then so is the steak and Wicklow lamb, so you'll be spoiled for choice. And while you're waiting for your food you can always view the magnificent collection of local watercolors adorning the walls.

The Old Dublin
90/91 Frances Street, Dublin 8
353 (0) 1-454-2028/2346

One of Dublin's longest established fine restaurants never fails to impress. I love the unusual layout of the dining area - there are several small rooms rather than one large dining area. This makes for a warm,

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2.   May 19, 2002 11:00 AM
In response to message posted by Tina_Coruth:

Hi Tina,

Thanks for your kind words. Yes, dining out in Dublin can be a grea ...


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1.   May 14, 2002 9:08 AM
Hi Irene,

What a great tour of these restaurants. It seems that good food and wonderful ambience is well provided for in Dublin's restaurants. As you mentioned, it seems the diner's dilemma is cho ...


-- posted by Tina_Coruth





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