Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Dalkey

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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County WicklowDublin 1Dublin 13Dublin 14Dublin 18Dublin 2

Neighborhoods

Baggot Street UpperBallsbridgeBaysideBooterstownBrayChurchtown

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Nova Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(87)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Dalkey

We offer a wide variety of delicious dishes on our world cuisine menu from Mexican, Asian, European food, all served alongside a bespoke cocktail, beer and wine list.....

2. Purty Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1005)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 22 times today

EST.1728There are almost three hundred year’s of stories buried in our walls. Once the host to visiting heads of state, sea admirals, noblemen, merchants and seafarers, the Purty Kitchen, Dun Laoghaire’s oldest surviving premises, is today continuing a rich tradition in the social history of the Dublin licensed trade. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant kitchen, bar and live event loft. Food Served: Wednesday/Thursday 5pm–9:30pmFriday 12pm-9.30 pmSaturday 12pm–9:30pmSunday 12pm–8pmBar open:Wednesday/Thursday 5pm–11:30pmFriday 12pm-00.30 amSaturday 12pm–00.30 amSunday 12pm–10pm

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3. Happy Out x Together Academy

4.6

Exceptional(90)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 17 times today

Beautiful coffee, toasties and brunch with an incredible view! There are limited indoor seats available to book but we have blankets available for all our outdoor seating to keep you nice and cosy. For the next few months we will only be taking bookings for our Indoor seats as the weather is a little too unpredictable for the next couple of months. We will be doing a waitlist for seats too.Championing young adults with Down Syndrome through our partnership with Together Academy.

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4. Gleesons of Booterstown

4.6

Exceptional(409)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Booterstown

Booked 14 times today

Gleesons of Booterstown is a bright, spacious and beautifully designed dining space and bar in the heart of Booterstown. It is a local gathering place for family, friends and neighbours to catch up over good food and drinks. Enjoy an exceptional five star dining experience consisting of only the finest locally sourced Irish produce for each of our dishes. With a menu filled with choice, our dishes are prepared to suit every palette. Favorites include Chicken Piri Piri, Pan Fried Plaice, Beef and Guinness Pie, Prime Irish Fillet Steak with Daily Specials too. We’re open seven days a week serving breakfast from 8am, lunch from 12 Noon and dinner from 5pm with friendly service and a smile. If you are a group of more than 8 people, please contact us directly on 01 288 0236.Dont forget our 16 bedroom Townhouse upstairs, which is getting great reviews!!

5. 8A Brasserie

4.7

Exceptional(747)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Monkstown

Booked 13 times today

8A Brasserie is a boutique family run restaurant, located in Monkstown that overs a wide range of dishes & wines. We also have indoor & outdoor seating areas to suit all occasions.On offer we have a daily lunch & brunch menu and a full dinner service from 2pm.

6. Mermaid

4.7

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 3 times 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.

7. Grano Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1525)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stoneybatter

Booked 26 times today

GRANO combines fresh natural ingredients, farmed using organic and biodynamic techniques, to create a contemporary cuisine that respects the roots and traditions of Italian cooking.By sourcing our ingredients from small Italian food and wine producers, it is our mission to contribute to the preservation of local food cultures and the revival of ancient cultivation techniques.

A photo of FIRE Steakhouse & Bar restaurant

8. FIRE Steakhouse & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(5650)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • South City Centre

Booked 84 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.

9. Isabelle's

4.3

Awesome(2442)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• International • South City Centre

Booked 42 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.

10. Lottie's

4.5

Awesome(573)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • Rathmines

Booked 26 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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Deirdre
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I have dined here on numerous occasions .The food is always excellent as is the service.
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Gleesons of BooterstownPrice: Moderate• International• Booterstown
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4.6
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Rachel
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Beautiful food and views, excellent service. Would definitely recommend!
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Happy Out x Together AcademyPrice: Moderate• Café• Dun Laoghaire
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4.6
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Aisling
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Had a super night last night in The Purty Kitchen. Food was delicious and the setting was really nice and cozy. After our lovely meal we went upstairs for the “When Ireland Rocked” show which was fantastic. Definitely recommend
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Purty KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Dun Laoghaire
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4.6
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Rita
Dublin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 12, 2025
An amazing restaurant- never disappoints. The owners Don & Teresa are the nicest people and have a fabulous staff Dee Áine Cian. Very good food.
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8A BrasseriePrice: Moderate• European• Monkstown
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4.7
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PatrickVIP
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
outstanding and great value. dumplings are delicious as starter
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Nova RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Café• Dalkey
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4.5

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