Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in South County Dublin

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Updated 05 March 2025

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Lobstar

4.8

4.8 (1078)

€31 to €50

Seafood

Monkstown

About the restaurant

Lobstar is a unique lobster and steak bistro with a sense of casual cool, located in heart of Monkstown. Our aim is to provide great gastronomic experiences through remarkable food and excellent service in a very relaxing and funky environment. We are passionately committed to offering the freshest, greatest ingredients and to presenting a seasonal menu that is locally focused and globally artistic.

Top review

EmmetVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Best restaurant in Monkstown... and there is some fierce competition from Brasserie 8A and Bresson.

8A Brasserie

4.7

4.7 (766)

€30 and under

European

Monkstown

About the restaurant

8A Brasserie is a boutique family run restaurant, located in Monkstown that overs a wide range of dishes & wines. We also have indoor & outdoor seating areas to suit all occasions.

On offer we have a daily lunch & brunch menu and a full dinner service from 2pm.

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John

Dined 5 days ago

8A was excellent as always. Delicious food in a welcoming and cosy space. Service faultless even though very busy.

Mermaid

4.7

4.7 (46)

€31 to €50

Irish

Dun Laoghaire

About the restaurant

Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday with brunch on the weekends, do try our casual restaurant in the heart of Monkstown for great food and drinks.

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Gary

Dined on 14 Mar 2025

Was back again. Enough said. Food was great but slow service. Training on a Friday but good fun.

Bresson

4.6

4.6 (1146)

€51 and over

European

Monkstown

About the restaurant

Bresson brings a new fine dining option to Monkstown in a casual, comfortable and friendly ambience. Now serving brunch alongside our set lunch every weekend.

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VivG

Dined 6 days ago

Beautiful meal & the team serving were very attentive and friendly. Starter of lamb was very flavoursome & well cooked!! Suckling pig mains was delicious too! Looking forward to going back!

Zero zero pizza

4.6

4.6 (381)

€30 and under

Pizzeria

Dun Laoghaire

About the restaurant

Zero Zero was founded in 2014 with the simple intention of bringing real Pizza Napoletana to our fair city's streets. Almost 3 years have passed since our very first lunchtime market. While that wind swept day in Dublin's Docklands almost saw our gazebo fly into the Irish Sea, we persevered...

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BEN

Dined on 5 Mar 2025

Great service, great food and good value - highly recommended

Gleesons of Booterstown

4.6

4.6 (417)

€30 and under

International

Booterstown

About the restaurant

Gleesons of Booterstown is a bright, spacious and beautifully designed dining space and bar in the heart of Booterstown. It is a local gathering place for family, friends and neighbours to catch up over good food and drinks. Enjoy an exceptional five star dining experience consisting of only the finest locally sourced Irish produce for each of our dishes. With a menu filled with choice, our dishes are prepared to suit every palette. Favorites include Chicken Piri Piri, Pan Fried Plaice, Beef and Guinness Pie, Prime Irish Fillet Steak with Daily Specials too. We’re open seven days a week serving breakfast from 8am, lunch from 12 Noon and dinner from 5pm with friendly service and a smile.

If you are a group of more than 8 people, please contact us directly on 01 288 0236.

Dont forget our 16 bedroom Townhouse upstairs, which is getting great reviews!!

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Tanya

Dined 6 days ago

Such a lovely ambience in Gleesons, it’s a wholesome, warm and comfortable restaurant. Food is very good and quick. A spacious family restaurant suitable for all ages. Highly recommend.

Purty Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (1012)

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

Dun Laoghaire

About the restaurant

EST.1728
There are almost three hundred year’s of stories buried in our walls.
Once the host to visiting heads of state, sea admirals, noblemen, merchants and seafarers, the Purty Kitchen, Dun Laoghaire’s oldest surviving premises, is today continuing a rich tradition in the social history of the Dublin licensed trade. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant kitchen, bar and live event loft.
Food Served:
Wednesday/Thursday 5pm–9:30pm
Friday 12pm-9.30 pm
Saturday 12pm–9:30pm
Sunday 12pm–8pm

Bar open:
Wednesday/Thursday 5pm–11:30pm
Friday 12pm-00.30 am
Saturday 12pm–00.30 am
Sunday 12pm–10pm

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Victoria

Dined 5 days ago

Great value kids menu for €11.50. Super service and food.

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Gourmet Food Parlour - Dun Laoghaire

4.5

4.5 (674)

€30 and under

Irish

Dun Laoghaire

About the restaurant

Located just minutes from both the pier and the station, our Dun Laoghaire restaurant is modern, relaxed and comfortable. Making it the perfect spot for a family lunch or dinner and drinks with friends.

Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

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alice

Dined today

Food was excellent as usual staff were great. We were accommodated with a highchair and service was fast

Indian Vibe - Dun Laoghaire

4.5

4.5 (29)

€30 and under

Indian

Dun Laoghaire

About the restaurant

Spice Up Your Dining Experience at Indian Vibe Where Tradition Meets Taste. At Indian Vibe, our unwavering commitment lies in bringing forth the dynamic tastes and cultural heritage of Indian cuisine as an authentic restaurant.

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ClareVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Stopped in before a gig and had a lovely meal. Great food and service and will definitely return

1909

4.3

4.3 (414)

€30 and under

Contemporary American

Dalkey

About the restaurant

culinary experience in Dalkey, visit 1909 Restaurant & Wine Bar. This inviting venue combines a warm atmosphere with elegant décor, making it perfect for discerning diners. The menu features seasonal ingredients transformed into exquisite dishes, from fresh seafood to succulent meats, showcasing the chef's artistry. Complementing the cuisine is a carefully curated wine list that caters to all palates. The unique ambiance is enhanced by attentive staff who ensure every guest feels valued, while live piano music adds a sophisticated touch. Whether celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a night out with friends, 1909 is the ideal setting for creating lasting memories. Experience the best of Dalkey at 1909 Restaurant & Wine Bar.

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StevenM

Dined on 8 Mar 2025

Excellent service and food was delicious, very cool ambience- top marks all around

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