Eating in Dublin

bradyle

Hi i know there are a good few threads already on this but some are kinda old so wasn't sure if the suggestions are still valid.

I'm graduating on Friday and the families coming up for it, I've been given the job of finding us somewhere to eat but i haven't had much experience of restaurants during my college time. I need somewhere close to Trinity College that does food with potatoes because my dad isn't adventurous. Talking budget or 20-30 per head prob going at around half 6 so should be able to get the early bird i suppose. We are gonna be pretty dressed up so somewhere not to casual would be appreciated.

Thank you so much for any help you can give

whiskeyman

I'd highly recommend Dobbins off Merrion Sq. Not too far from Trinity.
Good food and not too adventurous. Your Dad sounds like my own, and he really likes it here.
Dobbins.ie. Early bird on there until 7pm.
26.50 for 3 courses ( menus take a second or two to load on that page).
Would be worth booking as it's quite popular.

Congrats on your graduation, and hope you have a great day!

cosmic

The Pig's Ear might be slightly over your budget but it's worth it!

http://www.thepigsear.ie/

The food in Pichet is amazing too and they do an early bird which would be more suited to the price you suggested.

http://www.pichet-restaurant.com/index.htm

BeerNut

There's a good early bird in FXB Crow Street, though it finishes at 6.30 so you'd need to get in a little bit early. Great food and plenty of choice for the less adventurous.

nosietoes

fallon and byrne is a lovely room, good for occasions and within budget.
It's upstairs above the foodstore on exchequer street.

Miss Fluff

I'd second Fallon & Byrne - lovely venue and nyum food