Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in North County Dublin

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Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in North County Dublin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

5Rock

4.6

4.6 (1159)

€31 to €50

Grill

Skerries

About the restaurant

Restaurant situated on Skerries harbour. Focusing on fresh, quality ingredients cooked in a wood burning oven. From pizzas, steaks and local seafood, 5Rock has something for everyone.
We also have a full range of spirits, wine, beer and are best know for our cocktails.

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Avril

Dined on 9 May 2025

Fantastic meal last night, food was amazing and the staff were top class as always.

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4.8

4.8 (899)

€31 to €50

Irish

Malahide

About the restaurant

Old Street is a modern neighbourhood restaurant situated in the heart of historic Malahide, County Dublin. Local couple Mark and Adriana Fitzpatrick have lovingly restored two of the oldest buildings in the village to offer a comfortable and casual dining experience, along with a contemporary cocktail selection and award-winning wine list. Old Street's Head Chef, Mario Simic, creates dishes of modern Irish food that combine robust flavours and the warmth and generosity of traditional comfort food. The menus are designed to showcase the best of the season from Irish farmers, fishermen, and producers. Old Street is dedicated to providing guests of all ages with a memorable dining experience; featuring house-made charcuterie and Higgins Master Butchers' dry-aged beef.

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Tricia

Dined 4 days ago

Would highly recommend Old Street restaurant - service was top notch as was the food, clean plates all round; something for everyone.

The Brick House

4.6

4.6 (48)

€30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Skerries

About the restaurant

Located on the picturesque harbor in the coastal town of Skerries, The Brick House provides a perfect setting with breathtaking sea views for you to savor tapas with your friends. Our menu boasts a diverse array of freshly prepared tapas designed for sharing and also great selection of main courses.

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Louise

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious tapas, excellent service, our favourite spot in Skerries!!

Blue Bar

4.7

4.7 (2402)

€31 to €50

Gastro Pub

Skerries

About the restaurant

In a great harbour side location in the small fishing village Skerries. Blue Bar hits the spot for casual dining, a lively night out with friends, after work cocktails or just enjoying the sunset from our deck. From our award winning Wings, Fresh Seafood straight from the bay to our house Gin & Tonic's made with our own home made tonic.

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EvelynVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Good food and service with lovely views from the terrace and tables at the front

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King Sitric Seafood Bar

4.6

4.6 (715)

€31 to €50

Seafood

Howth

About the restaurant

King Sitric Seafood Bar is a casual dining seafood restaurant with ample indoor and outdoor seating. We are located on the ground floor of The King Sitric. We also have a heated terrace & 'Beach Huts' located on the pavement.

Through the years The King Sitric has won many accolades and countless awards for its high standards.

Our commitment is to source and serve the best of fish and shellfish that Ireland has to offer. It is our passion and commitment that drove The King Sitric to an international reputation for excellent seafood.

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Caroline

Dined 5 days ago

The bar was warm and inviting. The Service was excellent, efficient, attentive & personable. We sat in the middle booth and the ambience was romantic and intimate. The Seafood was exceptional. Oysters were amazing. The best we’ve ever had. The prepared lobster delicious as were the crab claws. A must try for any seafood loving visitors to Howth.

Smokin Bones Swords

4.3

4.3 (43)

€30 and under

Barbecue

Swords

About the restaurant

Our story so far...

After much research throughout the States, Smokin Bones had its first outing in Herbert Park in 2014. Barbecue has grown to be a way of life for the Smokin Bones team and is much more than smoky meats and juicy flavours. Barbecue is about friends gathering together and sharing good food in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. That’s what we aim to achieve in our locations, from the head chef to your server on the floor. Thanks for your custom and we hope you enjoy your visit.

Smokin Bones is 100% Irish owned and apart from visiting any of our locations you can now enjoy our great smoked flavours at home. Order online for home delivery or visit our online shop and order our unique ‘BBQ in a Box’. Barbecue at home could not be easier.

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Gareth

Dined on 17 Apr 2025

I brought twelve 15 year olds for a birthday party and we had a great time, they loved the food and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier

Stoop your head

4.6

4.6 (1814)

€30 and under

Seafood

Skerries

About the restaurant

Stoop Your Head is a family run Skerries Restaurant and Bar located on a small fishing harbour in the coastal town of Skerries County Dublin. We have been serving the finest quality food for over 20 years in the most stunning location along the East coast of Ireland. We have won numerous awards for our fish dishes but also have a wide selection on our menu to suit every pallet.

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George

Dined today

Beautiful setting, delicious food, good service. A really lovely place.

Gourmet Food Parlour - Swords

4.7

4.7 (843)

€30 and under

Comfort Food

Swords

About the restaurant

Located on North Street in the bustling town of Swords, our restaurant is light & bright and our team is warm, friendly & efficient. Whether you are looking for a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner or somewhere to host a celebratory meal, it’s the perfect spot.

Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

*A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to the bill for parties of 8 or more.
100% of tips go to our staff.

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NOELLE

Dined 6 days ago

Scrumptious food, gorgeous staff a beautiful lunch on a beautiful sunny day with such quick service thank you

The Betsy Swords

4.4

4.4 (539)

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

Swords

About the restaurant

The Betsy Swords, bar and restaurant, is located at the heart of North County Dublin. Since opening guests can enjoy its contemporary cuisine and unparalleled service, bringing a touch of magic with decadent decor to provide our customers with comfort, ease and cosiness while enjoying a varied mix of classics and locally inspired dishes.
 Catering for every occasion from lunch, dinner and beyond, with beautiful bars serving cocktails, fine wines and drinks. Our eclectic menu includes The Betsy Signature Steak, fish, vegetarian options and the famous Betsy Sunday Roast. The Betsy is devoted to constant evolution and development, using the best products that are authentic and bursting with honest to goodness quality and flavour. Our décor, lighting and music offer an oasis of calm away from the bustle of life with a warm Irish welcome.

Open Wednesday and Thursday 3pm, Friday Saturday Sunday 12 noon. The Betsy Swords welcomes local residents, businesses and visitors alike.

The Betsy

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Louise

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous as always. We love the Betsy as the staff are brilliant and food is always gorgeous

30 Church Street Howth

4.6

4.6 (43)

€31 to €50

Pizzeria

Howth

About the restaurant

Fáilte!

Welcome to 30 Church Street, your trusted Neighbourhood Restaurant with the best views in Howth!

We serve delicious wood-fired pizza, the best of Irish beef and the freshest of Irish seafood.

Our Restaurant's interior is comfortable and relaxed, with open fires on the ground floor and an open kitchen on the top floor.

The views over St Mary's Abbey (the old Abbey) and the Howth harbour are spectacular from both floors.

We pride ourselves in delivering the best of the Irish Hospitality.

We place the customer’s needs at the centre of our business, and we go the extra mile to ensure everyone has a memorable experience with us.

Book a table today and leave the rest to us!

See you soon,

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Marie

Dined 3 days ago

Had a great night here for my brother in laws birthday. The views are spectacular and the atmosphere was amazing. Food was very good but some things were over priced.

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