Café en Seine

Name: Café en Seine
Address: 40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 A526
Telephone: (01) 677 4567
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1751 reviews

€31 to €50

Modern European

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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.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 64 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(01) 677 4567
Website
http://www.cafeenseine.ie/
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.

Location
40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526
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 Transit
Nearest bus stop Mansion House
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Popular dishes

Antipasto€13.00
Selection of Italian Cured Meats & Cheeses, Olives, Smoked Almonds, Grissini. Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Almonds, Pine Nut, Mustard, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide
- To Share€18.00
Crispy Chicken Wings€14.00
Chili Miso, Blue Cheese Dip. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Peanuts, Soya, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide
Pork & Black Pudding Croquettes€13.00
Fried Sage, Butternut Squash. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Burger€19.00
Dubliner Cheddar, Sticky Onions, Pickles, Tomato, Lettuce, Burger Sauce, Fries. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Fish & Chips€19.00
Curry Sauce, Tartare, Cucumber Pickle, Lemon. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
French Dip€18.00
Thinly Sliced Roast Beef, Brioche Roll, Roast Onions, Pickles, Horseradish, Fries, Beef Jus. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Porchetta Bun€15.00
Tomato, Fried Egg, Sriracha Mayo, Pickles, Rocket, Chicharrón, Fries. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Baked Eggs€14.00
Fried Mushrooms, Spinach, Truffle, Parmesan, Sourdough. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Eggs Royale€14.00
Smoked Salmon, Spinach, English Muffin, Hollandaise. Allergens: Egg, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Avocado Sourdough€13.00
Poached Eggs, Roast Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Nuts & Seeds. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Almonds, Sesame Seed
Buttermilk Pancakes€13.00
Toasted Pecans, Banana Ice Cream, Salted Caramel. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Hazelnut
Café Bowl€17.00
Pulses & Grains, Smashed Cucumber, Charred Broccoli, Roast Sweet Potato, Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, Rocket. Allergens: Barley, Bulgar, Peanuts, Almonds, Pine Nut, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide
Egg Noodle Salad€16.00
Crunchy Vegetables, Fried Tofu, Spicy Peanut Satay Dressing, Coriander, Lime, Sesame. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Peanuts, Soya, Mustard, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide

Sides

Fries€5.00
Aioli. Allergens: Egg, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Parmentier Potatoes€6.00
Caramelized Onion, Cashel Blue Cheese. Allergen: Milk
Rocket Parmesan Salad€5.00
Allergens: Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Dirty Fries€8.00
Pulled Short Rib, Pepper Sauce, Parmesan. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Soya, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide

Desserts

Hazelnut Mousse€8.00
Espresso Ice Cream, Toasted Hazelnuts, Sea Salt. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Soya, Milk, Hazelnut
Quince & Apple Crumble Pie€9.00
Vanilla Ice Cream. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk
Chocolate Brownie€9.00
Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Toffee Popcorn. Allergens: Egg, Peanuts, Soya, Milk
Soft Serve Ice Cream Affogato€6.00

What 1,751 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Dublin
Modern European

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JF
JamesF
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Family lunch to celebrate my Daughters 30th Birthday Very relaxed atmosphere All the staff were excellent Food was very good and would come back again
SD
ShaneD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely gorgeous venue!! The food was unbelievable!! There were 4 of us dining and we were all highly impressed with the quality and taste of the food. The staff were brilliant, really attentive, super professional, helpful and friendly. Both the restaurant itself and the bar are stunning, the vibe and style of the venue is really nice. I'd highly recommend this place for food and drinks as it's by far one of the best spots in Dublin!!
LM
LornaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, friendly staff and extremely clean
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Would recommend highly
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food
CL
CraigL
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience2
Gone down hill in the past couple of years. It’s meant to be a Parisian feel cafe. Burgers, chicken wings et al. No seafood. Not even moules-frites.
JD
JanetD
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and service as always.
PC
PaulineC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Un endroit chic et très bien décoré. Idéal pour un souper entre copines. A faire absolument !
NL
NiamhL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely evening in café en Seine with my friend. The staff were efficient and friendly and the food was delicious. I would definitely reccomend to a friend
PT
PamT
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really pleased with our dining experience. The staff were able to give us an extra table for our sister's husband and kids, without them booking. Everyone gave it 10/10
KO
KeithO
Dublin
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place staff are amazing food was amazing would highly recommend this place for a nice meal and drinks.
PS
PS81
Maastricht
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall2food1service1ambience3
What a deception. To expensive and the food was bad.
BE
BEVERLEYB
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Ok but nothing special. Overpriced for what it is
RB
RobertB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely restaurant/bar with very friendly and attentive staff. The ambiance was friendly. As a vegetarian the menu is very limited with only one option in starter and main courses. Thankfully the food was delicious but there should be a couple of options with more and more people moving to a plant based diet. We had an enjoyable meal, staff was friendly and good food. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming here, always a great experience Great food, great service, Lauren couldn’t have been better
CD
CatherineD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing staff, fab food and lovely atmosphere! Can’t wait to visit again!!
S
Shea1
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
Very nice food and restaurant layout however would not rush back Service very poor … 14:45 sitting booked Food arrived at 15:15 which was fine - asked for truffle topping to be held on soup told no, however I took it off myself when soup arrived - soup cold however replaced immediately with lovely hot soup - during meal a sign was placed in the middle of our table by a staff member that it was reserved at 16:00 this was as we were eating. No explanation or even an “excuse me whilst I place this here”. Found it quiet rude. - told we wouldn’t order deserts as our time was up ! - our waitress wasn’t bothered by it - really poor customer service Acknowledging it’s a busy period but don’t book a table out and then after 1hr 15 tell us the time is up Disappointing lunch especially as we’d gone there to check it out for a large party booking next year. Shan’t be booking !
JB
JohnB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful place, our server alex was fantastic 👏. Cheers.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff. Good menu choice. Laid back and relaxed atmosphere. Spacious feeling and beautiful decor and ambience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food - and really good atmosphere. Only issue was after dinner we moved to the main bar, only to have the music turned off/lights up mere minutes after doing so. A notice from either the bar or staff would have been nice - but otherwise a great location.
S
Suey
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Table for 4. Ambience was lovely. Staff were very pleasant. We had a very pleasant and evening. We are looking forward to returning.
AS
AnnS
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can highly recommend this restaurant food was fab,the Waiter was very polite he actually got us a table in the bar . Table service in the bar is also very efficient and friendly!il be back!!!
B
Bryandeluca
Dublin
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
To be told we had 2 hour dining window it was all rushed in the beginning and then once we ordered drinks it was a long waiting game and then our drinks were incorrect and then the glass was dirty with lipstick something simple but yet annoying after waiting long after being rushed to sit and order. Food was greasy. Wait staff seemed more interested in chitter chat amongst self at serving station. €160 I would prefer to have eaten in Balfes or the ivy the experience was just not what we had hoped.
L
Leonad
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great service on arrival but slowly went downhill after that. While our server was very friendly and engaged, we had to wait long periods for drinks, had to continuously check they were coming and then the second order was wrong and we waited another long time. Had to ask for cutlery for main course also as none given.
MM
MaryMurty
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
I always find the staff friendly & polite. Service was a little slow last night though. My main duck dish was very delicious; well.wirth the money & dessert was really good too. My 2 friends & I were at our dining table for 3 hours, which we really appreciated; no rush on us to leave. I always enjoy going to Café en Seine. I'm always recommending it to other friends. The dance music was great too.
PL
PaulL
Dublin
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
It's a beautiful place to dine. One of the most beautiful you could ask for. Nice atmosphere all round. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Was a little surprised to be put at a high chaired table but they had the main section set out for drinks which was a great space too. The menu was quite limited but there was enough choice to have something you'd like. The food was excellent though. Couldn't complain. I'd have no hesitation coming back again.
SM
SandraM
Thailand
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Definitely not for datenight...very basic menu, basic food...never understand how a chef can ruin a risotto (they did) pornstar martini with a dried orange (it doesn't make sense) it's definitely just for show
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed but Menu is fairly limited, very pub style. Menu could be better as tithe interior is very beautiful
FM
FionaM
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Love the decor,ceiling height, ambiance,seating,service. Food still very average but everything else makes up for it.
DF
DesFitz
Dublin
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent venue Lovely food Great staff Took a while for the drinks to arrive after ordering-20 minutes
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely, helpful and efficient staff. Food was superb. Nice atmosphere, not too quiet but not too loud, with a lovely Christmas feel for this time of year
TO
TheresaO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely after noon. Food was very good and the staff were brilliant
OT
OpenTable Diner
Connacht
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
If your looking for good cocktails it’s a great place to go, However we enjoyed our starters but the mains were a big let down. My partner got the duck and I had the burger both dishes were a great disappointment which were both wasted and left nearly full. The burger was undercooked and still bloody and the duck was so bland along with the veg which didn’t taste like veg. As a place that got recommended to us we wouldn’t go back again due to the main meals. It was a dinner for a special occasion which we left very underwhelmed and disappointed.
AC
AnnC
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Warm and inviting place to wine and dine with friends
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas work group of 4. Perfect Solution
PH
PatrickH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing time at Cafe en Seine- the food, atmosphere and service we couldn’t fault. Will definitely be back!
MH
MariaH
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another very enjoyable dinner at Cafe en Seine. From the moment we arrived to a friendly welcome to the moment we left. Serving staff were efficient and friendly & very helpful. Food was equally good & the Christmas crackers were a lovely touch on every table. We'll done Cafe en Seine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The manager was really rude to us. Will not be back again. Really ruined our Christmas night.
DM
DMcC
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Burger and wings were without doubt some of the nicest food we ever had. Burger we got without the sauce, but wasn’t missed at all, as was juicy not greasy. Wings again were brilliant, weren’t covered in sauce so thought they might have been much flavour. But again was proved wrong, lovely mixture of sticky and hot, top level wings. We will be back again next time in Dublin
KS
KlaudiaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Most of beautiful restaurants I ever seen. Nice food and drinks

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Café en Seine is rated 4.4 stars by 1751 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 64 times today

40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

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Cross Street
Dawson Street
Area
Dawson Street
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:15 pm
Cuisines
Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
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 Transit
Nearest bus stop Mansion House
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Stephen Gibson
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Website
http://www.cafeenseine.ie/
Phone number
(01) 677 4567
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.

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Burger

Fish & Chips

Crispy Chicken Wings

Starters

Antipasto€13.00

Crispy Chicken Wings€14.00

Pork & Black Pudding Croquettes€13.00

Burger€19.00

Fish & Chips€19.00

French Dip€18.00

Porchetta Bun€15.00

Baked Eggs€14.00

Eggs Royale€14.00

Avocado Sourdough€13.00

Buttermilk Pancakes€13.00

Café Bowl€17.00

Egg Noodle Salad€16.00

Sides

Fries€5.00

Parmentier Potatoes€6.00

Rocket Parmesan Salad€5.00

Dirty Fries€8.00

Desserts

Hazelnut Mousse€8.00

Quince & Apple Crumble Pie€9.00

Chocolate Brownie€9.00

Soft Serve Ice Cream Affogato€6.00

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