*Good* Seafood restaurant in Dublin?

Sleipnir

I'm looking for a REALLY good seafood restaurant in the Dublin area so was wondering if anyone could recommend anywhere?

The Kish in Dalkey ( link ) is supposedly very good but I was there just after christmas and thought it was overpriceed and just not that good to be honest.

Same goes for The Guinea Pig is Dalkey - It just wasn't as good as I thought it would be.

Aqua in Howth was excellent but i don't really want to back to the same place.


Any other recommendations?

Cheers

mazza

The King Sitric in Howth (http://www.kingsitric.ie/) has a great reputation for seafood going back years. I saw a review of it somewhere quite recently (Irish Times mag within about the last year maybe?) and it was very positive.

It is a little bit old-fashioned and not very cool (if you care!). I haven't eaten there myself, but have heard good reports. It is pricey, but I know they have Early Bird specials and special value 30-euro-a-head type offers if you check.

I've heard negative reports about Aqua of late - too much cash for too ordinary food.

Enjoy, wherever you end up!

Sleipnir

Thanks Mazza.

Been to King Sitric's too!
Thanks for the info, I may have to go further afield (maybe to Wexford or something) or else I might just blow a hole in my wallet and go to The Lobster Pot.

Cheers!

Krusty_Clown

Does it have to be a restaurant?

BIM (Bord Iascaigh Mahara) has a BIM Seafood Circle, which they award to pubs for quality seafood.. Not too many in Dublin, but you might find something you like..

Here's the list.

Dublin pubs listed:
The Brewery Bar
Guinness Storehouse, Market Street, James' Gate, Dublin 8

IN
115-116 Colimore Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

Johnnie Fox's
Glencullen, Co. Dublin

The Purty Kitchen
Old Dun Leary Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin

The Queens Bar & Restaurants
12 Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

Wright's Angler's Rest
Knockmaroon Hill, Chapelizod, Dublin 20

Samson

Also worth a try is Brasserie Na Mara in Dun Laoghaire.

Crash

Johnny Fox's muscles were good. havent been there in yonks

garthv

Sleipnir :
if you liked aqua in howth,try bà mizu in dublin city centre. Its right inside powerscourt shopping centre,
the guy who owns aqua also owns ba mizu,i know coz im a barman there