Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Dublin 4

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Updated 05 February 2025

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Happy Out

4.8

4.8 (129)

€30 and under

Café

Donnybrook

About the restaurant

Happy Out is adding another string to its bow and taking on the Dublin brunch scene. At the weekend there will be an adventurous brunch menu with a variety of coffees and brewing methods to explore. During the week, we will be giving the people what the want; coffee, toasties and a full breakfast menu.

There are seats in the middle around the open kitchen so you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of everything going on. Down the back there is a bright mezzanine area with a skylight and then we have some outdoor table in our lovely sun trap out the back.

This brick and mortar style cafe is the love child of one of the owners, Brian. Taking inspiration from his travels around the world and his family kitchen. The breakfast tacos from his trips around Central/South America, The Levain flatbread from his sourdough starter and soufflé pancakes from eating his way around Japan.

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paul

Dined 6 days ago

If you want a table then pre book . We saw a couple of people turned away at midday on a Friday as they had no booking. Menu is perfect . All day Brunch was very welcome . Service was very professional . A good few steps above your regular breakfast cafe. Highly recommended .

Juniors Deli & Cafe

4.8

4.8 (35)

€31 to €50

Contemporary European

Ballsbridge

About the restaurant

In 2008, two brothers, Barry and Paul, decided to realise their passion for real food & good service. Taking inspiration from the delis of New York and Italian cafes, Juniors was born – a cosy, welcoming and fun restaurant located in Dublin 4.

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CoraVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We really enjoyed a post match meal with friends. Everyone was in great spirits. A real gem of a restaurant

Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (281)

€31 to €50

Steakhouse

Donnybrook

About the restaurant

Tucked in behind a vine gate on Donnybrook's Belmont Avenue, Courtyard Bar & Grill is close to Aviva Stadium, The RDS as well as The Intercontinental Hotel, Herbert Park Hotel and The Clayton.
Whether it's Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill in Donnybrook or Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Dawson St the alliance of the family-run Irish restaurant dynasty Fitzers with chef restaurateur Marco Pierre White raised the bar for stylish dining-out in Dublin. You can depend on Marco and Fitzers to deliver a standard that is anything but standard. Expect your expectations to be exceeded. Also come and join us on Saturday nights for Live Music with our in-house piano man to add to your dining experience. We also host Corkage Thursdays when you can bring your own bottle of wine for just €15 per bottle.

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john

Dined 5 days ago

Consistently food and service. Always meets expectations .

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Popular dish

Steak Frites

Angelina's

4.5

4.5 (2675)

€31 to €50

Contemporary Italian

Baggot Street Upper

About the restaurant

We promise beautiful food, made with the very best local and international produce. Our dishes are created with the bold, sun-filled flavours of Italy. We serve up in a laid back and informal vibe every day of the week, from lunch and brunch through dinner, so stop by with family and friends and enjoy a great meal, in great company.

Angelina’s: great food, honestly prepared, simply served.

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Elaine

Dined 1 day ago

Great variety of dishes offered on the menu. We got a lovely seat by the window so we could see the canal and the privacy was well received. The lunch provided was excellent- the flavour of the cauliflower soup was lovely, not too creamy but yet creamy enough to be delicious. The bowl was so big it hid the long piece of toasted bread beneath it on the plate! I only noticed it afterwards. The arancini balls were moist on the inside, crispy on the outside- perfectly done. And the coffee is good. Staff excellent, professional yet friendly and the ambiance of the restaurant is warm and welcoming. We will be back. Highly recommended.

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4.3

4.3 (1352)

€31 to €50

Seafood

Ballsbridge

About the restaurant

Roly's Bistro first opened its doors in 1992 and has served traditional European cuisine ever since. Lunch is served in the Bistro on Wednesday to Sunday with Monday and Tuesday lunch being served in The Terrace Restaurant. Dinner is served in the Bistro seven evenings a week. The menu caters for most palates with a Goat's cheese and vegetable tart and a selection of meat dishes from Roly's butcher block, such as sirloin steak and rib of prime Irish steak. Roly's Bistro is famous for it's fresh Dublin Bay Prawns Scampi & Chips, Fresh Dublin Bay Prawns with Garlic, Chilli & Ginger Butter and Dublin Bay Prawn Cocktail.

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TanyaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent family dinner, lovely service, great food.

Roly’s Terrace Restaurant & Bar

4.3

4.3 (524)

€30 and under

International

Ballsbridge

About the restaurant

Roly’s Bar & Terrace Restaurant
FULLY ENCLOSED HEATED TERRACE RESTAURANT | WINE BAR | COCKTAIL BAR

- Roly's stunning new fully enclosed heated terrace dining, cocktail & wine bar. The Terrace opens daily from 8:00am (Weekends 9.00am).

This is our new fully enclosed heated terrace - a casual dining alternative to the restaurant. The Terrace is open for breakfast, weekend-brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Our approach is based on producing casual food to the highest standards, whether a simple sandwich or a full dinner. Fresh bread, cakes and desserts are available all day.

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Ana

Dined on 2 Jan 2025

Excellent place for lunch. Great service and beautiful views

Pete's of Sandymount

4.3

4.3 (37)

€31 to €50

Bistro

Sandymount

About the restaurant

Pete’s is well known for serving great tasty food in a friendly relaxed and chilled setting in the heart of Sandymount. Specialising in Italian / American cuisine we have been a staple of the local dining scene for well over a decade.

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Teresa

Dined 5 days ago

Smashing place. Party of 10 people dined before the rugby match day in Aviva, so an ideal location. Great atmosphere. Will definitely return. Pete is excellent.

The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room

4.0

4 (218)

€31 to €50

Irish

Ballsbridge

About the restaurant

The heart of the hotel and effortless in style, The Lobby Lounge is the perfect venue for All-Day Dining and Afternoon Tea to reconnect with friends and family. Newly refurbished, enjoy understated elegance with a stylish atmosphere with the most luxurious surroundings flooded with natural daylight from our Terrace Gardens.

Enjoy our All day dining Lobby Lounge Menu with signature sandwiches, healthy salads or some of your favourite comfort dishes. Our Express Lunch dining option is perfect for a quick bite Monday to Friday.

Catch up with friends or family, sip a chilled glass of Champagne or sample your favourite cocktail made by our Mixologists and watch the world go by in laidback five-star luxury. Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7pm to 9pm enjoy our resident Pianist while you unwind into the weekend.

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nina

Dined on 16 Jan 2025

Lovely menu and extremely nice staff who went above and beyond for us today.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

Experience

Dinner Set menu 2/3 course - from €60/€65

Experience

Lunch Set Menu - 2/3 Courses from €55/€60

Avoca - Fodder Restaurant

3.9

3.9 (405)

€31 to €50

Irish

Ballsbridge

About the restaurant

Taking good food back to basics, the new Avoca Fodder restaurant will centre around deliciously simple, quality fare cooked to perfection. In keeping with Avoca’s well-established dedication to and passion for Irish food provenance, the menu will focus on seasonal and local ingredients, hand-prepared with care and attention by the team of talented chefs. Fodder will serve breakfast and lunch 5 days a week. Offering something for every occasion and at any time of day, Fodder will serve as the perfect spot for morning business meetings, brunch and cocktails with friends.

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Shane

Dined on 28 Dec 2024

Popped in for brunch 9:15am, nice & quiet so plenty of space & not too noisy. Food very nice, big portions, nice staff. Coffee very good!

The Chophouse Sandymount

3.9

3.9 (38)

€31 to €50

Gastro Pub

Ballsbridge

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Chophouse Sandymount, Where culinary excellence meets warm hospitality!
Join us for an unforgettable experience of delectable dishes and fine drinks in the heart of Sandymount. Cheers to great times ahead!

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Cormac

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic wine menu and excellent hosting. Will come again.

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