Balfes

4.6

33 Reviews

€31 to €50

European

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for fine wines

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 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin
European
Dublin 2
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Balfes offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service, friendly staff, quality food" in a chic setting. It's an ideal spot for brunch or a casual meet-up, boasting a "great ambiance" and consistently enjoyable meals. While some dishes are pricey, the overall experience is "highly recommend" for its atmosphere and attentive service.

33 Reviews

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Pat
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place was very busy and lively. We loved the atmosphere and staff were ALL extremely chirpy and helpful. There was a very efficient service and instant help if anything was needed. Will definitely return again.
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Richard
VIP
Dublin
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice place, good food, staff were really on the ball. Overall a great pick in town for a not so formal night
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Ashling
Dublin
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I really did like Balfes unfortunately this time it wasn’t a good experience and we most definitely will not be going back. We were having a celebration and the 5 of us were put at a small table up at the door right beside the coat rail and the till. The draft from the door was awful Lots of tables up at the windows vacant so we didn’t understand this. I just got on with it order champagne Moet which was €160 per bottle way over priced for casual dining. Ordered food ate and then we left as the table was so uncomfortable. We were planing on staying and spending more but unfortunately it wasn’t the same place. The food is not so good. Deserts are all frozen. Over priced and over rated. So disappointed.
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fiona
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely evening. Food was super and service was excellent.
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Avril
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service, friendly staff, quality food in a great setting. Highly recommend
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eimear
VIP
Dublin
20 reviews
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
VIP
Dublin
13 reviews
5.0
13 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
VIP
Dublin
7 reviews
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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Balfes is rated 4.6 stars by 33 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

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 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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