Best Fun Restaurants in Dalkey

143 restaurants available nearby

1. Purty Kitchen

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 19 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(1124)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • Monkstown

Booked 2 times 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

4.6

Exceptional(27)

Price: Expensive

• International • Loughlinstown

Booked 9 times 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(371)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 10 times today

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

4.8

Exceptional(39)

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

Booked 1 time today

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(115)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Ranelagh

Booked 72 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. Sophie's @ The Dean Dublin

4.3

Awesome(3721)

Price: Expensive

• European • South City Centre

Booked 57 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.

10. Drury Buildings

4.4

Awesome(1407)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • South City Centre

Booked 13 times today

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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John
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing pizza, service and atmosphere. Well worth a visit
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Zero zero pizzaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Dun Laoghaire
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4.6
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Nikita
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really great restaurant. Service was amazing, all the food was delicious. Amazing Tiramisu and Prawn pasta. Will come back here for sure.
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Sea & Stone RestaurantPrice: Expensive• International• Loughlinstown
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4.6
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Ian
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
We are locals and visit the PK reasonably frequently. They have been and still are very good at what they do/offer. GM Emer & her team provide great service. Food is always hot & fresh. Lovely cosy atmosphere indoors. Best wishes for 2025 to all concerned.
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Purty KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Dun Laoghaire
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4.5
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Barbara
Dublin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Always an enjoyable experience. Fergal makes you feel so relaxed and very much at home. Food is first class, today we shared several courses, all with great flavours. It's the the 5th time I have brought newbies to this hidden gem.
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MermaidPrice: Expensive• Irish• Dun Laoghaire
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4.8
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Emma
Montreal / Quebec •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
A gorgeous meal from start to finish. Staff were so friendly and attentive. Food was absolutely stunning!
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BressonPrice: Very Expensive• European• Monkstown
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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. Sophie's @ The Dean Dublin

10. Drury Buildings

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