Stopped in for the bottomless brunch last Sunday. The fried chicken and waffles were proper good, and the place wasn&#39;t packed so we could actually sit and chat for a while. Decent value for what you get, though the service was a bit slow at times. I&#39;d go again if I&#39;m in the area.

Great vegan options here. They had a separate menu, which made ordering easy. Food came out quick and tasted good. Perfect for a quick lunch.

Been here a few times now and it never disappoints. Food&#39;s solid and the staff actually chat with you, which I love for a casual catch-up with friends. 😊

The beef cheek was lovely and tender, the sommelier&rsquo;s wine pick was spot on. Service was warm, not fussy. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

Been coming here for years now, and the Guinness stew is still the reason I keep showing up. Tender beef, rich gravy, proper comfort food. Caught the live acoustic session on Sunday too, which was a nice touch without being too in your face. Place gets busy enough, but that&#39;s part of the charm. Always leaves me sorted.

Service was spot on even with the place packed for lunch. Staff took the time to walk me through the menu since it was my first visit. Liked that you can swap the bun for lettuce, handy when you&#39;re cutting back on carbs. No complaints really.

Went here for a birthday do &mdash; the sharing platters went down a treat with the whole group. Staff were sound, place looks well. Decent spot for a feed.

The pita bread was so soft and fresh, honestly the best part. Staff were lovely too, really friendly. Wish I had more room to try everything else! 😊

The little vineyard-covered patio is just magical in the evening. Food was decent, some dishes definitely better than others.

Service was spot on - staff kept the banter going even when the bar was packed. Didn&#39;t have to wait long for a refill, which says a lot.

We popped in on a quiet afternoon and had the place nearly to ourselves. Staff were lovely and the pizza was fresh. Good spot if you want a relaxed bite without the rush.

Stumbled onto this place on Capel Street and honestly glad I did. Got the homemade pastry and a fresh juice &mdash; pastry was still warm, really good. Place is small but clean, nice vibe for a quiet breakfast. Prices are fair for what you get. Would go back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Food was decent and service quick enough. Portions looked small when they arrived but turned out fine. Slightly pricey for what you get though.

The burrata was the standout again&mdash;fresh, simple, done right. Service was friendly without hovering. Place keeps that relaxed but classy feel every time I stop in.

Fresh sashimi, quiet room, decent Japanese spot. Service was fine but nothing special. Good for a business lunch if you need somewhere calm.

The buffalo-style pizza was really good, and the risotto too. We stopped by after a hike nearby and it hit the spot. Service was friendly and we never felt rushed. Dessert was a nice way to finish.

The rice bowl I got was proper loaded&mdash;chicken was tender and the sauce had a real kick to it. Menu&#39;s small but that&#39;s fine when everything&#39;s done right. Only thing is the place is tiny so you might be waiting for a seat at lunch. Definitely going back to try the beef one.

Small little place, feels like eating in someone&#39;s kitchen. Food&#39;s simple but done right. Owner was lovely, proper warm welcome.

Stopped by for lunch last week&mdash;Donal had the place buzzing as usual. Fish of the day was properly cooked, flaky, not overdone. Bruschetta was decent too, though I wish they&#39;d gone heavier on the garlic. Upstairs room looks handy for a party, but I&#39;ve only ever eaten downstairs. Solid spot if you&#39;re in Monkstown and want something reliable.

Stopped in for dinner and honestly the pasta was the highlight &mdash; you can tell they don&rsquo;t mess around with the ingredients. I had the tagliatelle and it was properly done, sauce had real depth. Wine list is decent too, nothing crazy but fits the food well. Service was friendly, maybe a little slow towards the end but it didn&rsquo;t bother me much. Place has a nice casual vibe, would go back if I&rsquo;m in the area.

Lovely spot for a quick coffee and pastry. The sausage roll was properly flaky, and the staff had the queue moving fast. No fuss at all.

Service was spot on - our server kept checking in without hovering, sorted everything quickly. Got the beef cheek and it was proper tender, fell apart with the fork. Place was busy but we never felt rushed. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something decent without the fuss.

Lovely spot for catching up with friends over cocktails 🍸 The interior is way fancier than I expected and the staff actually remember your order which is always a win. Prices are typical Dublin city centre, so not shocking but you&#39;ll feel it at the end of the night.

Stopped in for a pint and ended up staying for food. Guinness was properly poured, which always makes me happy. Place had a nice relaxed buzz about it, locals and tourists mixed in fine. Only thing is it got a bit busy later on, but that&#39;s on me for lingering. Solid enough spot if you&#39;re in the area and want an easy, no-fuss sit-down.

The brisket burrito was honestly so good, proper packed with flavour. Staff seemed like they actually cared about what they were serving. Nice chilled spot for catching up with friends.

The lamb shank tagine was proper&mdash;tender, rich, exactly what you&#39;d get in Marrakesh. Mint tea was spot on as well. No complaints.

Tom yam was proper tasty and portions are huge for the price. Good shout for a casual catch-up with mates 👍

The bangers and mash were decent enough, chips were proper crispy. Live music upstairs was the best part though&mdash;second floor felt way more relaxed than the crowded bar below. Portion size was fair for what you pay, didn&#39;t leave hungry. Wouldn&#39;t say it&#39;s a hidden gem or anything, but it does the job if you&#39;re in the area.

Came in for the Luciano pizza and honestly it didn&rsquo;t disappoint. Crust was spot on, nice and chewy with a decent char. Bar area&rsquo;s got a good buzz too, not too loud. Staff were sound, sorted us out quick. Cocktails were grand as well, though I&rsquo;d say the pizza&rsquo;s the main draw here. Wouldn&rsquo;t mind going back to try a few more off the menu.

The seafood chowder here is seriously good. Big chunks of buttery fish in a rich, creamy broth&mdash;exactly what you want on a chilly day. I&rsquo;d say it&rsquo;s one of the best I&rsquo;ve had in Howth. Only downside was the place was a bit packed, so we had to squeeze in a little. Still, totally worth it for the bowl. 🐟

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