Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Dun Laoghaire

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Neighbourhoods

Baggot Street UpperBallsbridgeBaysideBrayClonskeaghDalkey

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A photo of Happy Out x Together Academy restaurant

1. Happy Out x Together Academy

4.6

Exceptional(94)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 19 times today

Beautiful coffee, toasties and brunch with an incredible view! There are limited indoor seats available to book but we have blankets available for all our outdoor seating to keep you nice and cosy. For the next few months we will only be taking bookings for our Indoor seats as the weather is a little too unpredictable for the next couple of months. We will be doing a waitlist for seats too.Championing young adults with Down Syndrome through our partnership with Together Academy.

2. Purty Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1006)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 29 times today

EST.1728There 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–9:30pmFriday 12pm-9.30 pmSaturday 12pm–9:30pmSunday 12pm–8pmBar open:Wednesday/Thursday 5pm–11:30pmFriday 12pm-00.30 amSaturday 12pm–00.30 amSunday 12pm–10pm

A photo of SOUP Dun Laoghaire restaurant

3. SOUP Dun Laoghaire

4.7

Exceptional(74)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Ramen • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood Asian Fusion Restaurant focused on creative cooking, craft beers & wines, and all things good vibes.Key recommendations: Ramen (Pork, Chicken, Veggie, Vegan), Korean Fried Chicken, Spicebags. We are a super allergen and coeliac friendly spot (and friendly spot in general)!

4. Crudo Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(597)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sandymount

Booked 34 times today

CRUDO returns, bringing a flavor and provanance forward Italian neighborhood restaurant. While Italian cuisine is the main focus, Irish produce and bold flavors are the driving force behind our small yet well curated menu.

A photo of The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room restaurant

5. The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room

4.0

Excellent(220)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • Ballsbridge

Booked 4 times today

The heart of the hotel and effortless in style, The Lobby Lounge is the perfect venue for All-Day Dining and Afternoon Tea to reconnect with friends and family. Newly refurbished, enjoy understated elegance with a stylish atmosphere with the most luxurious surroundings flooded with natural daylight from our Terrace Gardens.Enjoy our All day dining Lobby Lounge Menu with signature sandwiches, healthy salads or some of your favourite comfort dishes. Our Express Lunch dining option is perfect for a quick bite Monday to Friday.Catch up with friends or family, sip a chilled glass of Champagne or sample your favourite cocktail made by our Mixologists and watch the world go by in laidback five-star luxury. Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7pm to 9pm enjoy our resident Pianist while you unwind into the weekend.

A photo of Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill restaurant

6. Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(294)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Donnybrook

Booked 11 times today

Tucked in behind a vine gate on Donnybrook's Belmont Avenue, Courtyard Bar & Grill is close to Aviva Stadium, The RDS as well as The Intercontinental Hotel, Herbert Park Hotel and The Clayton.Whether it's Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill in Donnybrook or Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Dawson St the alliance of the family-run Irish restaurant dynasty Fitzers with chef restaurateur Marco Pierre White raised the bar for stylish dining-out in Dublin. You can depend on Marco and Fitzers to deliver a standard that is anything but standard. Expect your expectations to be exceeded. Also come and join us on Saturday nights for Live Music with our in-house piano man to add to your dining experience. We also host Corkage Thursdays when you can bring your own bottle of wine for just €15 per bottle.

7. Mermaid

4.7

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 1 time today

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.

8. Sandyford House

4.6

Exceptional(157)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Sandyford (D18)

Booked 21 times today

Sandyford House is a historic pub set in the idyllic village of Sandyford.Here at Sandyford House you can expect excellent service, tasty food, fine wine, craft beers, and delicious cocktails in warm, comfortable surroundings.Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week as well as offering a Sunday Roast and function room facilities, Sandyford House is the ideal venue for family occasions, business meetings and friendly catch-ups. We have multiple unique spaces within the pub both indoor and outdoorJoin us for some live music, the next big sporting event, a bite to eat or just a quiet pint.With over 100 free car parking spaces, we are only a short drive (or cycle) away from your office.

9. Vida's

4.3

Awesome(45)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Dundrum

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Vida's! A vibrant Mexican Cantina with sharing plates, tacos, tostadas, Mexican-inspired cocktails and much more, all served in a laid-back atmosphere.Join us for a taste of Mexico and of course a marg or two!

10. Nova Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(87)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Dalkey

Booked 2 times today

We offer a wide variety of delicious dishes on our world cuisine menu from Mexican, Asian, European food, all served alongside a bespoke cocktail, beer and wine list.....

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From verified diners like you

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John
Surrey •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very good food and service Lovely table at the window Great choice on the menu. Always enjoy going to Crudo
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Crudo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sandymount
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4.8
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Nora
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food, the staff and the view were all fantastic!!
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Happy Out x Together AcademyPrice: Moderate• Café• Dun Laoghaire
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4.6
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Conor
Leinster •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was beautiful and the service was fantastic, will defiantly be back.
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SOUP Dun LaoghairePrice: Moderate• Ramen• Dun Laoghaire
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4.7
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Joyce
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Outstanding, attentive, 5-Star service in a beautiful setting, with delicious food.
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The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomPrice: Expensive• Irish• Ballsbridge
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4
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aileen
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 20, 2025
The Purty Kitchen was just great. The staff were very helpful and even let us change table, the food was excellent, and the Atmosphere lovely with the music down at a good level so that you could chat properly. I'll definitely be back!
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Purty KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Dun Laoghaire
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4.5

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