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Mermaid Café

Address: 69 Dame St., Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin
Phone: 01/670-8236
www.mermaid.ie

Price range: $$$
Cuisine: Eclectic
Location: Dublin

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Fodor's Review:

Hope you don't mind sharing your dinner conversation with the people next to you. The Mermaid has the simple, crowded feel of a very upmarket canteen, with large tables set close together and casual, but classy, service. One of the chef-owners dabbles in fine art, and his tastes in this area are reflected in his artistic and decorative style of bistro cooking. It's not cheap, but the food is reliable. Lunch is an exceptional value—crispy mackerel, huge hearty seafood casseroles, spiced lamb shank with dates, or butternut squash risotto with grilled squash, spinach, and Parmesan. Attention to detail and a thoughtful wine list make this modest restaurant with tall windows looking onto busy Dame Street one of the most popular eateries in Temple Bar.