Lunch Date in Dublin ~ suggestions...

cabaret

Hello everyone, I have a date coming up on Thursday and was wondering where in Dublin city centre would be ideal for lunch? Suggestions on a post card please.

christeb

Fumbally cafe in Dublin 8 is a super funky space with great food. I work right beside it.

chris85

How about tapas? Somewhere like Havana on Georges St. Nice place and the tapas is a good food to have for a date, different foods give something to talk about and its a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Lawrence1895

christeb wrote: »

Fumbally cafe in Dublin 8 is a super funky space with great food. I work right beside it.

Where? In Londis?

Heard about the Fumbally, but never went there yet. But what about the Olive Cafe? I think, they do small lunches as well, do they?

gillapino

Mongolian Bbq in temple bar would be fun for a date, cheap and cheerfull, great food, you pick your own meat, vegtables, spice and sauces and the chef cooks in front of you ! Nice atmosphere and you dont have to worry about your date being a fussy eater!

Miguel_Sanchez

christeb wrote: »

Fumbally cafe in Dublin 8 is a super funky space with great food. I work right beside it.

I've heard a lot about that place. Must check it out soon.

petethebrick

gillapino wrote: »

Mongolian Bbq in temple bar would be fun for a date, cheap and cheerfull, great food, you pick your own meat, vegtables, spice and sauces and the chef cooks in front of you ! Nice atmosphere and you dont have to worry about your date being a fussy eater!

I don't like this place myself. I think it's expensive for what you get and it's difficult to make anything nice from all the ingredients on offer. And a poor atmosphere in the place in my opinion

YumCha

Port House on South William St. - really cosy, and they have an amazing lunch deal of 2 tapas plus a drink (including wine!) for 10 euro... been there a couple of times on date type things and it's been great

robjones1981

chris85 wrote: »

How about tapas? Somewhere like Havana on Georges St. Nice place and the tapas is a good food to have for a date, different foods give something to talk about and its a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Used to love this place - but last 3 times I have been the food as been poor, probably worse each time

Its a shame, as it was a great spot

They seem to reheat almost everything now, which I guess is ok if it was prepared that day, but the food we have got there tasted a long way off food prepared the same day

Service has also gone downhill a lot in my opinion - but again, it used to be super

JimboJones74

Green 19 on Camden Street - good food and reasonable prices.
Always enjoyed it anytime i went there

schemingbohemia

It would probably help a bit if you stated how much you were willing to pay and what part of the city would be preferable.

Camden Kitchen is fantastic but might be a bit out of the way - they do a great deal for lunch.

Pearl Brasserie also do a good lunch deal.

Downstairs in Fallon & Byrne could be nice and casual though you'd need to get there early to get a seat.

The Exchequer just across from F&B does a nice lunch too.

Odessa is nice too.

cabaret

Money is no obstacle. Just kidding. Looking for somewhere around St. Stephen's Green / Grafton Street area. Pub grub food is fine for a first date isn't it??? I'm way out of touch with this dating malark lol

gillapino

petethebrick wrote: »

I don't like this place myself. I think it's expensive for what you get and it's difficult to make anything nice from all the ingredients on offer. And a poor atmosphere in the place in my opinion

Expensive? really? 5euro for one trip up or ten euro for unlimited trips up, i'd hardly call that expensive! Its all about trial and error in finding what you like and dont like thats the fun part! +1 to the Port House, been to the one in Dundrum, really nice inside, would also be great for a date, nice food and good value!

chris85

robjones1981 wrote: »

Used to love this place - but last 3 times I have been the food as been poor, probably worse each time

Its a shame, as it was a great spot

They seem to reheat almost everything now, which I guess is ok if it was prepared that day, but the food we have got there tasted a long way off food prepared the same day

Service has also gone downhill a lot in my opinion - but again, it used to be super

Really? Havent been there in a while. Last time was probably the start of this year. Food was lovely then but service was not as good as I usually experience in there.

westies4ever

I like Boulevard cafe on Exchequer st or maybe Gotham cafe on South Anne St?

robjones1981

schemingbohemia wrote: »

Camden Kitchen is fantastic but might be a bit out of the way - they do a great deal for lunch.
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This place is fantastic

(on the site of the old havana just off camden st)

cabaret

Is Eddie Rockets an acceptable place to go on a first date???? That's where I have decided on???

Manuva

cabaret wrote: »

Is Eddie Rockets an acceptable place to go on a first date???? That's where I have decided on???

You could probably do better if you want to look a bit more sophisticated, If you're after burgers hit up Jo-Burger there in town near georges arcade.

little lamb

I would not even agree to go into ER with you why would you choose there when there are tons of so much better places to lunch and cheaper than that place

chris85

Manuva wrote: »

You could probably do better if you want to look a bit more sophisticated, If you're after burgers hit up Jo-Burger there in town near georges arcade.

+1 on Jo Burger. Or the Counter on Suffolk St, you basically design your own burger when ordering, could be a good talking point there to break the ice a little.

Eddie Rockets is not an option would even consider. Not exactly impressive.

magnumbud

city link to galway and out to salt hill :-)

schemingbohemia

cabaret wrote: »

Is Eddie Rockets an acceptable place to go on a first date???? That's where I have decided on???

If you're 15 maybe, but no not impressive looks unimaginative and cheap.

Dord

I wouldn't go to eddie rockets on a date. If you're looking for burger food then I'd suggest The Counter on Suffolk St. Nice food and as mentioned you can create your own burger. You can try some odd combinations and have some fun. They sell some alcohol too and some damn tasty "adult" milkshakes.

mikemac1

+ 2 for the Port House, ideal for a date

cabaret wrote: »

Is Eddie Rockets an acceptable place to go on a first date????

Not acceptable