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Interior - Café en Seine, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Café en Seine

4.5 (3030)
€31 to €50
Modern European
39/40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 X067

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Café en Seine

4.5
€31 to €50
Modern European
Dawson Street

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
This is the wonderful Café en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, nestled in the heart of Dublin on Dawson Street. Renowned for its five-star service, Café en Seine offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Bringing a unique dining experience to Dublin, head chef Stephen Gibson and his team have created a menu that reflects the ever-changing tastes of Irish plates. Think simple, fun dishes, bursting with seasonal flavours, that are great to share while still delivering a high-end food experience in a casual dining atmosphere.

Seating Types:
*Standard Seating - Indoors
*Outdoor Seating - Dawson Street Terrace & Annes Lane Terrace

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Gibson
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
  • Area
    Dawson Street
  • Cross Street
    Dawson Street
  • Parking Details
    There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
  • Public transport
    Nearest bus stop Mansion House
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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Experiences

  • Sunday Jazz Brunch in Parisian Street Garden

    1 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    🎷JAZZ BRUNCH🎷 Enjoy our delicious Brunch Menu and our Signature Brunch Cocktails while our Jazz Group fill the Parisian Street Garden with swing and blues from 1pm to 4pm!
    Sunday Jazz Brunch in Parisian Street Garden photo

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Reviews

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4.5

4.5
(3030)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin 2

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 2

    Great for live music

  • Dublin 2

    Modern European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café en Seine offers a "unique venue with great ambience," making it a perfect spot for celebrations. Guests appreciate the "delicious food" and "brilliant cocktails." The staff is often described as "friendly and accommodating." While service can occasionally falter, the "lovely atmosphere" and beautifully presented dishes leave a lasting impression.
3,086 Reviews
  1. niamh

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable dining experience, loveky ambient setting, food abd drinks very good

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  2. Aisling

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, staff were attentive and friendly !

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  3. Elizabeth

    Dublin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a beautiful afternoon in Cafe en Seine, excellent food, excellent wine and cocktails and excellent service!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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  4. Aislinn

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff, We had a lovely time and i really could fault anything . Food was lovely ,and just the right portions I was taken back with paying €15.00 for a glass of wine ,that was just ok nothing great but all in all an enjoyable meal

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  5. Mary Ann

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a meal and cocktails, lovely evening. Food was deliciousio! UK

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  6. Cecilia

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was very slow, food amazing. Quite noisy. But wld go again

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  7. Anthony

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique venue with great ambience. The food was excellent, beautifully presented and we had a charming waitress (have forgotten her name but it began with M which she said was Grrek in origin although she was Spanish). A final much appreciated touch was being presented with a petit fours each on a plate with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate - we were there to celebrate oyr 55th wedding anniversary.

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  8. Niamh Gold

    Lincolnshire13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and environment was good. Food was ordinary.

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  9. Bernice Gold

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere in the restaurant, much quieter than being out in the bar. Staff were lovely. Great service and the chicken was delicious. Other guests had the shoulder of lamb which was tender.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 29 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really just not that good at all. Very mediocre and disappointing. Shame because this used to be a good venue.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Gibson
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
  • Area
    Dawson Street
  • Cross Street
    Dawson Street
  • Parking Details
    There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
  • Public transport
    Nearest bus stop Mansion House
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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FAQs

Yes, Café en Seine works well for a special evening: guests mention cosy two‑person booths and honeymoon visits, and praise its elegant, atmospheric dining areas.

Yes, gluten‑free options and accommodations are available: guests specifically praise a gluten‑free burger and note staff can adapt dishes for gluten‑free diners.

Sunday is the standout day for the jazz brunch, brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 12:00–15:30, and guests frequently praise the Sunday jazz brunch experience.

Portions for mains tend to be generous, guests frequently describe dishes like the fish and chips and other mains as filling and adequately sized.

For the live-music vibe, go for Sunday brunch, brunch runs Sat–Sun 12:00–15:30 and guests specifically praise the Sunday jazz in the courtyard/Parisian garden.

Yes, reviewers note a dedicated children’s menu and happy family visits, with staff described as accommodating young children and providing child-friendly meals and desserts.

Yes, Café en Seine has a full drinks offering: guests mention cocktails (espresso martinis, margaritas), bottles of wine (Malbec, prosecco) and a lively bar service.

Café en Seine feels like a glamorous, Paris‑inspired Art Nouveau venue, elegant, atmospheric interiors with regular live jazz and a lively, stylish vibe for brunch, dinner, or late‑night drinks.

Smart casual is the guide at Café en Seine, polished but relaxed, so neat, comfortable attire works well for a visit.

The Beer Battered Fish and Chips is a recurring favourite at Café en Seine, it's on the menu and multiple guests praise its crispy batter and generous portions.

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  2. Ireland
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 2
  5. Dawson Street

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A photo of Café en Seine restaurant

Café en Seine

4.5
€31 to €50
Modern European
Dawson Street

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
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