Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Dun Laoghaire

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Neighborhoods

Baggot Street UpperBallsbridgeBaysideClonskeaghDalkeyDawson Street

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

32 restaurants available nearby

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 14 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.

A photo of SOUP Dun Laoghaire restaurant

2. SOUP Dun Laoghaire

4.7

Exceptional(75)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Ramen • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 9 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)!

A photo of The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room restaurant

3. 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

4. Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(295)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Donnybrook

Booked 7 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.

5. Mermaid

4.7

Exceptional(45)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 4 times 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.

6. Sandyford House

4.6

Exceptional(160)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Sandyford (D18)

Booked 17 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.

7. Vida's

4.3

Awesome(49)

$$$$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!

8. Nova Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(87)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Dalkey

Booked 6 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.....

9. Ashtons Gastropub

3.5

Very Good(200)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Clonskeagh

Ashton's is a local gastropub and event space located in the heart of Clonskeagh on the banks of the River Dodder, serving great food and drinks and warm hospitality seven days a week. Split over two levels, Ashton's encompasses a large open bar and dining room, a dedicated event space on the lower ground floor, and two terraces overlooking the passing river. Ashton's Gastropub serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, with its signature Carvery available on weekdays. With a focus on seasonality and sourcing local, the menu at Ashton's includes elevated pub classics with something for everyone.

A photo of Rasa Indian Restaurant restaurant

10. Rasa Indian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(95)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Enniskerry

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Rasa Indian Restaurant we look forward to serving you.

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Gary
Dublin •14 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Was back again. Enough said. Food was great but slow service. Training on a Friday but good fun.
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MermaidPrice: Expensive• Irish• Dun Laoghaire
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4.7
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Marco
Leinster •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
the food was great and the staff very kind and attentive, will be back for sure!
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SOUP Dun LaoghairePrice: Moderate• Ramen• Dun Laoghaire
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4.7
P
Patrick
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic food, excellent presentation and excellent service
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Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Donnybrook
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4.7
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Nora
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
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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Joyce
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
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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