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Cleaver East, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Cleaver East

3.8
3.8
324 reviews
€31 to €50
Contemporary European
Located in the heart of Temple Bar! Cleaver East's menu is playful, championing locally sourced Irish ingredients with infusions from East Asia; full of explosive flavours, aged craft meat cuts and bone-in grilled seafood. Creative cocktails, interesting wines and passionate staff make Cleaver East a unique, authentic offering which won’t be found anywhere else in Ireland!

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2 people

19:00


Booked 2 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary European, Steak, Fish

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (01) 531 3500

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Oliver Dunne

What 324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Service was good. Beautiful place. Unli bellini was nice. But food was not so great.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Very small and overpriced menu - food not worth the money
  3. FromHomeToHere

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    The food was wonderful. The Service was exceptionally slow to the point where we had to flag someone to order more drinks more than once and we had to clean and stack our own plates after the meal because there was quite a bit of time between when we finished eating and when someone finally came to clear the table.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2022

    overall1food2service3ambience4
    Way over priced for what you get. 32€ for a steak and no sides included.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Spain

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    The food was frozen, and they were changed for fresh, which still came out cold and under cooked, the atmosphere was great but the food was awful, the didn’t charge us for the starters because they were frozen, but the mains still were not great(toast was bread, eggs were cold etc)
  6. KittiKov

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Bottomless brunch meals were a let down, poor value for money
  7. Rose

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Outstanding value. Brilliant service, staff were so nice and great food
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 October 2022

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    The food, when it came, was very nice. The staff were peasant but appeared to be very busy and thus service was slow and inattentive. Irregardless of it’s proximity to Temple Bar where fleecing customers is commonplace, €7.50 for a pint of beer is a rip off, simple as that.
  9. JoannaC

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food excellent as always, staff really friendly and wine was lovely too. Never disappoints ☺️
  10. NoelleS

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Terrible duck confit, such an easy dish to prepare, but it was terribly over cooked, dry and tasteless. I told the waitress but wasn’t offered anything. The lighting is harsh and glaring, we all had to adapt our seats so we weren’t blinded. Very disappointing
  11. Robz

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful brunch, great service and atmosphere in the restaurant! All the food was amazing.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 August 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Food was very good. Very loud place, more suited for hen parties or birthday parties.
  13. FinolaS

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very good . Portions good size and very tasty. Share a prawn skewer starter and there was plenty for 2. Very friendly
  14. DearbhlaN

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service , table, food and drinks! Thanks a million!
  15. Ali2

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, bottomless brunch is unreal value
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot absolutely recommended
  17. Jossnjuice

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 July 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    great food, great location and overall a very pleasurable experience
  18. Tiller

    New York Area

    145 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    145 reviews

    Dined on 1 July 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Was staying at The Clarence and came here for my last dinner before flying out early the next day. Started with the octopus and then had the chicken entree. Both were nice, the chicken being very good and quite a large portion by European standards. Had a G&T to start and then a glass of white wine. Service was a bit slow but I think they may be dealing with staffing issues like many other places. Nice meal.

    Cleaver EastResponded on 13 July 2022Thank you for taking the time out to share your lovely review, so pleased you enjoyed your recent visit to Cleaver East, your feedback is greatly appreciated Hope to see you again sometime.

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 June 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    An excellent place for brunch, with good food and sterling service. To be highly recommended.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice brunch. Nice room.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Everything was great! Felt the food portions were small but ended up stuffed when leaving! Great spot

    Cleaver EastResponded on 13 June 2022Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at Cleaver East. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Hope to be welcoming you back again soon.

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 May 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Service was poor, there were fruit flys everywhere, I was overcharged for drinks, the list went on
  23. SheC

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Small portions and completely overpriced for what it was. The food itself was ok.
  24. Corcoran

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    The quality has dropped significantly, the brunch food on weekends is not a restaurant level but some average fast food chain. The service was trying to compensate but it's hard when the quality of food and drinks is so poor. It might be ok value for those who are hangover after a boozy friday night. I won't go back
  25. Chloeh

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 April 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Terrible service, food was awful and bottomless brunch is a myth that dissipates the second you consume your production line-Esque food!
  26. AnnM

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 April 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Portions small enough but very good quality. Quality wins over quantity for us. Very positive experience all round!

    Cleaver EastResponded on 13 April 2022Thank you for the fantastic feedback Jen. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit. Look forward to welcoming you back to Cleaver East again soon.

  27. PaulineD

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Would love to see more brunch items. Pancakes maybe . It was lovely but coriander is in most items we asked for without and they obliged but it was in the salsa. Enjoyed it though

    Cleaver EastResponded on 13 April 2022Hi PaulineD, Thanks for taking the time to post a review. Your feedback is much appreciated and will be passed on to the team. Delighted you enjoyed your Brunch and hope to see you at Cleaver East again soon.

  28. SusanH

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 April 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Brunch was nice service was slow. Food came before the coffee was good.

    Cleaver EastResponded on 13 April 2022Hi SusanH, many thanks for taking the time to post a review! We experienced some slower service due to the high number of guests on the day of your visit and I do apologise if service was a little slower than usual. This is not typical of our service at Cleaver East. Delighted to hear you enjoyed Brunch! Hope to see you back again soon.

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 April 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Came as a party of five got a nice corner table so was spacious. Everything was lovely, food was great excellent quality and good options. Cocktails were lovely. Service could not be faulted.

    Cleaver EastResponded on 13 April 2022Thank you for taking the time to send us such an amazing review!! We are delighted you enjoyed your visit and our infamous bottomless cocktails. Look forward to welcoming you back to Cleaver East again soon! 😊

  30. JanetH

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 April 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    We enjoyed the food (although portions are quite small). What put a bit of a damper on the day was the staff kept looking for the table back. We were still eating and having a few drinks, and hadn't been told there was a time limit when we booked. There seemed to be loads of empty tables, but they came back to us several times...in the end we just left.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Kent

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 March 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Good brunch
  32. LesleyJ

    Berkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service in a fabulous atmosphere
  33. Emmad

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 March 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The staff were very friendly and helpful we will definitely be back
  34. LorcanO

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Nice food, cool space, good atmosphere. Service was fine, did need to find a server a couple of times for drinks but there was no rush on our table so we didn’t mind.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 February 2022

    overall2food5service3ambience5
    Lovely ambiance of the place. Food was delicious however the portion sizes were rather small. After less then two hours we were handed the bill and asked to pay immediately. Maybe the waitress was new, since I felt that behaviour was rather unusual and not very professional.
  36. JohnB

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice, food with a nice atmosphere, would definitely recommend.
  37. michael

    Dublin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Could not recommend this place more. Friendly and attentive staff, delicious food and a great lovely ambiance. Will definitely be going back soon.
  38. SkaiM

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought the girls for a bottomless brunch - they were so impressed! The food is fantastic but for me it has to be the service - the staff are so attentive and super friendly - thank you!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Nice staff but we waited 45 minutes for our starters. Table beside us were served much more promptly so our experience mightn’t always be the case. Didn’t enjoy the food. Cod, arancini and chicken were all over cooked and dry. Way too expensive for what it is.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing with it arriving quickly after ordering and after clearing the table in between courses. Service was warm and friendly and would definitely be back in the future.

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Cleaver East is rated 3.8 stars by 324 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Cleaver East

6 - 8 East Essex Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 HT44

Additional information

  • Area

    Temple Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary European, Steak, Fish

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Oliver Dunne

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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