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Avenue, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Avenue

4.6
4.6
458 reviews
€30 and under
Irish
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Avenue is located over two floors in the heart of Maynooth. Opened in December 2007 by Robert & Bronagh Kennedy, Avenue now boasts a band of loyal customers, gaining a reputation for excellence and winning countless awards. Avenue has long been recognized for quality, consistency and value, along with the buzz of a busy restaurant and the warmth of our friendly staff… with a “Céad míle fáilte” that comes from the heart. Our customers continue to enjoy our great Irish food and that’s because we have a local, natural and honest approach with an easy-going warm style that is both rooted in tradition and yet still modern. Whether it’s our famous chicken wings or burgers, our renowned Steaks or just one of our amazing desserts, Avenue always delivers.

We offers the complete dining experience with our full bar, which combines luxury, privacy & comfort. With our inspired chefs and our warm and welcoming staff we will turn your night into one you will always remember!

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Booked 25 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Irish, Bistro, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Wed, Thu 12:30 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (01) 628 5003

  • Website

    http://www.avenuecafe.ie/

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Jonathan Cole

  • Catering

    We cannot hold tables inside and outside. <br /><br />In addition<br /><br />No Cakes &amp; No BYO<br />Please let us know regarding any mobility issue. Avenue is split over 2 floors. It may not be possible to change seating on the day, so please let us know as soon as possible and we will do are best.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Robert &amp; the team <br /><br /><br />

Menu

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What 458 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Leinster

    Best Value

  • Leinster

    Lunch

  • Leinster

    Neighbourhood Gem

  • Leinster

    Most Booked

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a fantastic lunch in the Avenue. Food was amazing and staff attentive as always. Monica was one member of staff that stood out to us the most, she was amazing!

  2. C

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Avenue was lovely. They also gave us complimentary prosecco as we were celebrating our anniversary. I'd go again! Only thing that was a pity was that I thought I could get a sandwich from the menus I looked at online but I don't think they do them on Sunday. The burger and chips we had was lovely though.

  3. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great warm welcome to The Avenue; prompt service; delicious food; excellent service. Thanks

  4. B

    Bunvee

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just booked in for a family lunch before an event and had limited time. Staff were more than helpful and understanding. Lovely place and food exceptional- would highly recommend a visit.

  5. ML

    MiaL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience4

    My fish and chips was very salty. When I asked for a diet for a Diet Coke, the waitress said I would normally say no but. I never got my Coke. I found this comment very odd.

  6. C

    Chris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tasty food and very good service - a good place for lunch

  7. SH

    SheilaH

    Connacht

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    I enjoyed my lunch in Ave.Food was lovely im coeliac so great to get good glutenfree food service was very good nd friendly

  8. a

    alext

    Ireland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great food and great service but v noisy and pricey

  9. PP

    PatsyP

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was delicious and waitress was very friendly and efficient.

  10. M

    Melissa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    Food was very disappointing. The veggie burger was inedible - over cooked (deep fried) on the outside and undercooked and dense on the inside. Service was good however we won’t be returning as food is too poor.

  11. VC

    ValerieC

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Thanks to all the staff for an exceptional meal. It was truly amazing. Great staff, Lovely Ambiance Fantastic food, - WOW spare Ribs Great Wine Selection Can't wait to return

  12. CR

    CatherineR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Lovely welcoming staff. They could not have been more helpful. Very family friendly

  13. RD

    RoryD

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 May 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Wonderful place, food was out of this world and excellent service.

  14. PD

    PaulD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always a great night, food is excellent and great atmosphere and above all you fell welcome no rushing courses

  15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2022

    overall1food4service5ambience1

    Staff were great but the noise was horrendous, I’ve been to the avenue lots of times but this experience was the worst. The need to sort out the noise and seating.

  16. PC

    PamelaC

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Could not fault anythg, staff so friendly ,food fantastic, can't wait to book again...

  17. CF

    CarolineF

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food - great service - would definitely go back

  18. M

    Michael

    Leinster

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We had the smoked fish with homemade fries and it was beautiful. Highly recommended restaurant.

  19. BC

    BridC

    Leinster

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Very enjoyable night , group of 6, sat in the lovely new bar area, all the mains, lamb shank, slow cooked beef and steaks all top class. Wings are good, but possibly not the best we have ever had there & nachos very tasty. Big shout out to the very attentive front of house lady, great bar man last night and our lovely waitress.

  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really enjoyed the dinner & drinks. Great service and atmosphere! Really recommend !!!

  21. AM

    AMOT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous food, friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend Avenue

  22. Z

    Zowiebowie

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Our first visit since the refurbishment. The bar area looks beautiful & the atmosphere in there is great. Food was really good, decent wine list & gorgeous cocktails. The staff are very attentive & friendly.

  23. A

    Arual

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 27 April 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Great food and lovely cocktails in the wine bar of the restaurant . Nachos were very tasty as were the other dishes with drinks .

  24. F

    Foodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great as usual. (Almost) Never disappointed with the Avenue, in particular some of the lovely waitresses, who were so kind and pleasant. Food was served promptly and was of the usual high standard. We only had an hour before we were needed back home and we made it in half the time. Thanks for the lovely evening!

  25. A

    Amanda

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous restaurant great service and delicious food all staff friendly and pleasant well done avenue I’d highly recommend it

  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely food and very attentive staff as always

  27. LT

    LorraineT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Avenue never disappoints - we had a lovely time and the food was gorgeous.

  28. GF

    GcFP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience4

    Staff were very nice, food excellent as always , only negative was the 45 minute wait after ordering our food.

  29. EM

    ErinM

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, staff, service and atmosphere. Couldn't fault it.

  30. C

    Caroline

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brilliant from start to finish. Delighted with my venue choice for a lunch date with friends.

  31. PW

    PatrickW

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    First visit. Good ambiance. Food was very good for all three courses. Excellent service. Would recommend to friends and family.

  32. GM

    GrainneM

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at Avenue. The food was delicious & service was excellent. Thank you. We'll be back.

  33. J

    Jack

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was lovely & reasonably priced. Staff were friendly & service was great.

  34. C

    Christine33

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 April 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Friendly staff from the moment you walk in. Accommodating and efficient. Sadly the Black Sole was finished, which I was looking forward to. Had lamb shank, very tasty. Dessert also tasty. One complaint and I know it sounds churlish but way too much food served. Packed plates, overflowing dessert bowls just puts me off my food. Lovely lunch overall. Will go back for Black Sole and friendly staff. Thank you guys.

  35. S

    Siobhan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Avenue is a fantastic restaurant, it has a great atmosphere with lovely staff. The food is always delicious and the service is always so good. The staff are friendly and professional and very relaxed. I highly reccomend The Avenue.

  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good from start to finish. Great staff. Great food.

  37. JT

    JTalj

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience4

    It was my first visit and the food was amazing. The risotto maybe a bit overpriced for a vegetarian meal. The burgers were amazing and moist. The only issue was the level of noise. It was just crazy. Sounded like we were in a pub and I had to lean over the table in order to hear my friends. Overall I will definitely return.

  38. JO

    JosephO

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Lovely restaurant. Service was excellent, staff very helpful and accommodating.

  39. AS

    AnnS

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food very enjoyable and always consistent. Staff very friendly. A lovely place to dine with friends or family

  40. DC

    DavidC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food , and great service. Staff are so nice

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Avenue is rated 4.6 stars by 458 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
May 2022
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19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Avenue

Main Street Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 DX49

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    On Street Pay Parking

  • Area

    Maynooth

  • Hours of Operation

    Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Wed, Thu 12:30 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Irish, Bistro, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Jonathan Cole

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

  • Website

    http://www.avenuecafe.ie/

  • Phone number

    (01) 628 5003

  • Catering

    We cannot hold tables inside and outside. <br /><br />In addition<br /><br />No Cakes &amp; No BYO<br />Please let us know regarding any mobility issue. Avenue is split over 2 floors. It may not be possible to change seating on the day, so please let us know as soon as possible and we will do are best.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Robert &amp; the team <br /><br /><br />

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