This great neighbourhood restaurant has earned a loyal following and they really fly the flag for Irish seafood – and for Irish beef too, as the main concession to non-seafood eaters is a range of prime dry-aged steaks from Co Carlow, supplied by master butcher Pat Caulfield and hand-cut to order in-house.
Behind a smart black and white frontage with large arched windows lies a relaxed and cosy interior, with booths to hide away in down at the back and good people-watching tables looking onto Dalkey's quaint main street at the front.
This Dublin restaurants range of menus offered is impressive. These people really know their seafood, most of which is not just Irish but caught locally, and a starter seafood platter (for two or four to share) is a great way to sample house specialities such as Boston shrimp cocktail shots and Salt & Pepper Calamari with spicy sweet chili jam.
Many of the dishes are old favourites – Dublin Bay prawn cocktail, potted crab & shrimp, Ouzos Fish & Chips, Ouzos Seafood Bake – which gives the dining experience a comfortably retro feel. A few vegetarian dishes are also offered and, like gluten-free options, highlighted by a symbol on the menu.
Excellent desserts are delightfully retro, or there's a cheese plate – all Irish, and described in enthusiastic detail on the menu.
The wine list has been compiled with similar enthusiasm to offer both quality and value, and service is warm and engagingly genuine.
Offering good value and with something for everybody, the popularity of this neighbourhood gem is well earned.
