Balfes

4.6

28 Reviews

€31 to €50

European

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for brunch

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner & Weekend Brunch. Located on Balfe Street, where Grafton Street and the Creative Quarter meet, Balfes features a 20 seater outdoor terrace, a zinc-covered bar and open kitchen.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 646 3353
Website
https://balfes.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66
Neighborhood
Temple Bar
Cross street
One step away from Grafton Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin
European
Dublin 2
Great for brunch
Dublin 2
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Balfes offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "consistently enjoyable" brunches, the restaurant provides a warm, friendly atmosphere perfect for family and friend gatherings. While some find certain dishes pricey, the attentive staff and "fantastic" ambiance make it a must-visit spot in Dublin.

28 Reviews

e
eimear
Dublin
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good and served at a nice pace between courses
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Laura
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was nice. Nothing special and not sure it's worth the price. Have had nicer meals in other places for less.
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Sarah
Dublin
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot- we enjoyed the food- it was super fresh and tasty!
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John
Dublin
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good service in a busy (a little noisy) restaurant. 2 mains (burger and chicken) were good - but nothing special. Some main courses expensive. But a pleasant evening enjoyed.
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Finbarr
Dublin
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A very pleasant experience in a very good place .good service.would certainly revisit
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James
Dublin
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak totally over priced @ 49 euros. The meat was fatty and nearly not worth the effort trying to eat it.
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rob
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great breakfast in a nice setting and responsive staff
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Joanne
New York City
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very pleasant and very attentive ensuring at all times times that we were looked after. She was very engaging and looked like she really enjoyed her job.
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Siobhan
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
food was great, however we stayed it was birthday and it was not mentioned, although a table beside us also had a birthday and received a dessert
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James
Dublin
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, staff were slow to take order and didn’t check in.
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Balfes is rated 4.6 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66

Additional information

Cross street
One step away from Grafton Street
Neighborhood
Temple Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://balfes.ie/
Phone number
(01) 646 3353

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