Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in South County Dublin

OpenTable

Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in South 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.

Lobstar

4.9

4.9 (1091)

€31 to €50

Seafood

Monkstown

About the restaurant

Lobstar is a unique lobster and steak bistro with a sense of casual cool, located in heart of Monkstown. Our aim is to provide great gastronomic experiences through remarkable food and excellent service in a very relaxing and funky environment. We are passionately committed to offering the freshest, greatest ingredients and to presenting a seasonal menu that is locally focused and globally artistic.

Top review

Ciara

Dined 2 days ago

Small restaurant meant it was hard to get a quiet table. The seat was a bit uncomfortable for me but the service was great & food was delicious. Had the Early bird 2 course. Hubby had the prawn pil pil which was fantastic. It came with bread and an amazing homemade tangy butter. Then the mussels with fries. I had the Lobster roll and it was lovely but expensive! It wasn’t as filling as I had anticipated so I had room for dessert, a gorgeous chocolate mousse. An enjoyable experience and we would recommend for a date night!

The Club Dalkey

4.7

4.7 (190)

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

Dalkey

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Club Dalkey, traditional pub & restaurant in the heart of Dalkey.
We are delighted to be reopen and taking bookings!
6 people maximum per table, as per government guidelines, no group bookings , looking forward to welcoming you all back. All customers must have vaccination cert and photo ID.

*******Outdoor tables are non reservable******

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Mark

Dined on 5 Apr 2025

The Club is a great place to eat pub food, in a beautiful old pub. If going at a busy time best to book, they were turning away many people last Saturday night. Regularly eat there and never been disappointed, Staff are always friendly. A favourite place to eat in Dalkey.

SOUP Dun Laoghaire

4.6

4.6 (83)

€30 and under

Ramen

Dun Laoghaire

About the restaurant

Neighbourhood Asian Fusion Restaurant focused on creative cooking, craft beers & wines, and all things good vibes.

Key recommendations: Ramen (Pork, Chicken, Veggie, Vegan), Korean Fried Chicken, Spicebags.

We are a super allergen and coeliac friendly spot (and friendly spot in general)!

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Richard

Dined on 23 Apr 2025

Very tasty food, I’d prefer a traditional bill/check however instead of being handed a machine

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4.6

4.6 (390)

€30 and under

Pizzeria

Dun Laoghaire

About the restaurant

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...

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iVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious pizzas in an informal setting. Great for a quick bite.

Indian Vibe - Dun Laoghaire

4.5

4.5 (30)

€30 and under

Indian

Dun Laoghaire

About the restaurant

Spice Up Your Dining Experience at Indian Vibe Where Tradition Meets Taste. At Indian Vibe, our unwavering commitment lies in bringing forth the dynamic tastes and cultural heritage of Indian cuisine as an authentic restaurant.

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ClareVIP

Dined on 21 Mar 2025

Stopped in before a gig and had a lovely meal. Great food and service and will definitely return

8A Brasserie

4.7

4.7 (795)

€30 and under

European

Monkstown

About the restaurant

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.

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Hazel

Dined 5 days ago

Good menus and choice, enjoyable meal (the apple & berry crumble is to die for), well presented, fabulous location, friendly staff. Love this place and will happily return.

Bresson

4.6

4.6 (1154)

€51 and over

European

Monkstown

About the restaurant

Bresson brings a new fine dining option to Monkstown in a casual, comfortable and friendly ambience. Now serving brunch alongside our set lunch every weekend.

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Randa

Dined on 3 May 2025

I really enjoyed being here the food was delicious , the presentation beautiful,the ambiance elegant calm the service excellent the wine perfect what can I say I’ll be back !

China Tang 粤苑

4.6

4.6 (68)

€31 to €50

Chinese

Monkstown

About the restaurant

At China Tang, we take immense pride in our masterful culinary team, led by Chef Chen from Guangdong, the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, with over 30 years of culinary excellence. He has been awarded the prestigious Chef Excellence Award multiple times, earning widespread acclaim for his unparalleled craftsmanship and visionary approach.

Our team unites renowned chefs specializing in Cantonese dim sum, roasted meats, Sichuan, Hunan, and other distinguished Chinese regional cuisines. We are committed to preserving the essence of Chinese culinary heritage and infusing innovative flair to present an extraordinary dining experience.

We are meticulous about the selection of our ingredients, sourcing only the finest and freshest local produce to capture the authentic essence of each dish.

*Peking duck requires at least 24 hours’ booking, and it’s subject to availability.

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Georgia-Emma

Dined 1 day ago

Food was beautiful, good value for money, loved the deep fried sweet and sour sea bass! Unfortunately the “sauce” station at the back leaves a lot to be desired, very subway deli style rather than sit down restaurant level, dishes should be completed within the kitchen area with sauce, out of customers sight. Staff were lovely, very very friendly but lacking attentiveness to check on drinks etc. The music is extremely loud when entering and slightly off putting. The lack of prawn crackers as a complimentary appetiser and chopsticks was also very unusual for a Chinese Restaurant. We will 100% be back for the food particularly to try the dim sum and hope the evident teething issues from a new establishment can be worked out as it has very good potential with the quality and value of the food.

Un' Altra Pasta Bar Blackrock

4.4

4.4 (25)

€31 to €50

Italian

Blackrock

About the restaurant

Un'Altra Pasta Bar Blackrock is a family-friendly Italian restaurant that serves up fresh, authentic pasta dishes. The restaurant is located in the heart of Blackrock, and offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, as well as some more modern creations. The restaurant also has a great selection of wines and beers. Un'Altra Pasta Bar Blackrock is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family.

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Mark

Dined on 3 May 2025

We had a very enjoyable evening in Un’Altra Pasta Blackrock. The food was delicious and the service was well above average. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

Mermaid

4.6

4.6 (50)

€31 to €50

Irish

Monkstown

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Emma

Dined on 4 Apr 2025

The food was very nice and price wise it’s good.