Stepaside Restaurants

The Trocadero is a Dublin institution. In operation since 1956, it is known as one of the city's most popular theatre restaurants. The walls are covered with photos of actors, and the atmosphere is cosy, crimson, comfortable, a... more

Kelly and Ping is a quality Asian restaurant that's divine in looks, presentation, service and style; it's well worth taking a trip out to Smithfield for a meal here. The restaurant itself looks fantastic, all black and red, wi... more

The Chameleon is down to earth and always good fun. This two-storey restaurant has a tiny ground-floor, but don't be misled, two more floors await. The top floor has low opium-style seating on cushions, and is a great location... more

You will be greeted warmly and presented with a comprehensive menu of contemporary cuisine. The restaurant is renowned for its breads and dips, so feel free to nibble away while waiting for your meal. The décor is restrained an... more

The Odeon offers Art Deco elegance, and a long bar that almost spans the length of building. Spacious and airy, it is the perfect spot for late afternoon and Sunday drinks. The lunch menu contains a few delicious surprises (the... more

Johnnie Fox's prides itself on being "the highest pub in Ireland". A trip up the Dublin mountains to this pub should certainly give you the chance to immerse yourself in Irish culture. It also happens to have won the Egon Ronay... more

The Team Rooms is the deceptive name for one of Dublin's fanciest restaurants. Located in the Clarence Hotel, which is owned by Irish rock band U2, this restaurant is airy, light and intimate. Visiting celebrities are likely to... more

You'll find this restaurant as quintessentially Irish as they come. An airy yellow-painted room is decorated with the portraits of famous writers; James Joyce, Brendan Behan, Seamus Heaney and company line the walls. Technicall... more

The Cottage Loft has an old world charm: it is decorated in rich deep tones giving it a warm and welcoming ambience. All dishes on the menu are created using only the finest and freshest ingredients, in keeping with the general... more

Shanahan's On the Green sits facing St. Stephens Green in an over 250-year-old Georgian house. This restaurant is expensive, beautifully decorated and classy. The food, based on Angus steaks and local seafood, is extravagant .... more