Dublin Irish Restaurants: Local Dining Worth Celebrating
Visitors have their pick of stands, stalls and fine Dublin Irish restaurants to settle grumbling tummies with menus as wide-ranging as Ireland’s own global influence! Forget corned beef and cabbage; there are lots of places for authentic tastes of city favorites open throughout the city.
“Cheap and cheerful” doesn’t have to mean skimpy servings; visitors on the go, or on a budget, can get a taste of favorite comfort foods at famous fish and chip shops like Leo Burdock’s Fish and Chip shops on Upper Liffey Street or Werburgh Street. Or try Beshoff’s Brothers on West Moreland Street. Both “chippers” specialize in huge fillets of white fish, battered and fried to perfection, and accompanied by shovels of thick-cut steak fries. Perfect for gnoshers on the go, these portions are delivered in brown paper sacks. Liberal dousings of vinegar and salt is a local tradition, but don’t be afraid to try these crispy, battered treats on their own. Service is as fast as the food, in both establishments, but a major holiday will mean major lines – waiting is inevitable, but the rewards are delicious.
For visitors ready to relax, grab a seat at Eddie Rocket's City Diner on Dame Street, or across the river on Parnell Street. Modeled on American sock-hop Diners of the 50s, Eddie’s is a teen favorite for piled-high burgers, malt shakes and peppery fries. Take the burger experience upscale with a stop at Temple Bar’s Gourmet Burger Kitchen.
For an Irish bite that’s a little more grown up, call ahead to Luigi Malone’s Temple Bar Restaurant for table service and buzzing atmosphere. A seat in Yamamori is the perfect spot for a taste for something more exotic, yet firmly “Dublin”.
Or, hit a high note with a reservation at the Pig’s Ear for a thoroughly smart menu of Irish and European dishes that entice – the perfect way to celebrate all things great, green and Irish!
Posted on Mar 1, 2011 by Bridget Reilly
