If you had one evening in Dublin and wanted to have a memorable (not just expensive) meal, where would you go? We are staying at the Gresham Hotel on O'connell Street.

If you have a look at this thread you'll see a few good recommendations

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...amp;dirtyBit=1

On the more expensive end:

Shanahans on the Green - there only certified Angus steaks in Ireland. Never a bad word about this place
119 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Phone (01) 4070939
Fax (01) 4070940

The Chili Club- Thai
1 Anne's Lane South Anne's Street Dublin 2
Phone (01) 677 3721
Fax (01) 6351928

Patrick Guilbauld - Merrion Hotel Ver Expensive michelin Star, good reviews from people
21 Upper Merrion Street Dublin 2
Phone (01) 676 4192
Fax (01) 661 0052

Les Freres Jacques - French very expensive, very nice
74 Dame Street Dublin 2
Phone (01) 679 4555
Fax (01) 679 4725

One Pico Restaurant
5-9 Molesworth Place School House Lane Dublin 2
Phone (01) 676 0300
Fax (01) 676 0411

Jaipur - Indian Fusion. Nice food
41 South Great Georges Street Dublin 2
Phone (01) 677 0999
Fax (01) 677 0979

Brownes Brasserie And Town House
22 St. Stephen's Green Dublin 2
Phone (01) 638 3939
Fax (01) 638 3900

L'Ecrivain Restaurant - Wins all the awards!
109 Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2
Phone (01) 661 1919
Fax (01) 661 0617

Brunos - Kildare Street
21 Kildare Street Dublin 2
Phone (01) 662 4724
Fax (01) 662 3857

Thorntons (Fitzwilliam Hotel in the old peacock Alley I think)
128 St Stephens Green Dublin 2
Phone 01 478 7008

Chapter One - Parnell Square -
Excellent food and service

The Tea Room (U2's Hotel)
The Clarence Hotel 6-8 Wellington Quay Dublin 2
Phone (01) 407 0800
Fax (01) 407 0820
Go for cocktails first in the Octagon Bar.

Mid range:

Cafe Mao
2-3 Chatham Row Dublin 2
Phone (01) 670 4899
Fax (01) 670 4999

Ely - Good for Wine Buffs huge list
22 Ely Place Dublin 2
Phone (01) 676 8986

FXB Restaurant
1a Lower Pembroke Street Dublin 2
Phone (01) 676 4606
Fax (01) 676 7721

Dunne And Crescenzi - Good Italian
14 South Frederick St Dublin 2
Phone 01 6773815
Fax 01 6773815

Salamanca - Good Prices nice Tapas
1 St Andrews St, Dublin 2
Phone 01 6774799
Fax 01 6774795

Elephant & Castle
18 Temple Bar Dublin 2
Phone (01) 6793121
Fax (01) 6791399

The more expensive one are probably the more memorable meals. Let me knwo which one you go to.

There was an article in the February (?) issue of Bon Appetit on dining in Dublin.

Among the ones mentioned I remember Chapter One ( I couldn't get a reservation there, so book early if you are interested) and the Mermaid Cafe, which I loved. Informal, hip spot with an eclectic menu. You also need reservations there.

Siobhan--I was told there was just one restaurant in Dublin with a Michelin star, but I can't remember the name. Any ideas?

Restaurant Patrick Gilbaud and Thorntons both have Michelin stars.

Patrick Guilbauld still definately does, don't know about Thorntons but they probably do from what I have read about them. I think another place either lost its star...or maybe it was Peacock Alley that lost it when open???

Did you hear Conrad Gallagher is in South Africa cooking now? That man has nine lives like a cat! Loved the Food in Peacock Alley when it was open.

Thank you, SiobhanP. What a comprehensive list! Have you tried all of these? Do you live in Dublin or are you a frequent visitor? I will use your list and thanks again for going to the trouble of typing up all those names!

Thanks to Cailin, SiobhanP, and mdv for your help. We will certainly use one of your recommendations. Can't wait to visit Dublin for the first time!

From Siobhans list I have tried

Shanahans on the Green - loved it! I haven't got a bad word to say about it!!
The Chili Club - if you like Thai food, this is definitely a great place to go.
Patrick Guilbauld - fantastic food, but a little bit too attentive - in that you take a sip of wine and they refill your glass.
Les Freres Jacques - gorgeous!
One Pico Restaurant - I loved it but have heard mixed reviews. The scallops are divine!
Brownes Brasserie And Town House - again, gorgeous food, and the building is beautiful - a lovely setting
Cafe Mao - very cafe style. OK food but service seemed rushed.
FXB Restaurant - it's a bit like a steak house, have been there twice - first time was great, second was OK.
Elephant & Castle - good filling tasty food in a good location in temple bar.

Most I have tried through business dinners, even the Old peacock Alley. I was fortunate to work for Germans who loved their food. I haven't had Frere Jacques but it is the top French restaurant from what I have heard from others who ate there. Looking forward to trying Shanahans soon and saving up for it! The top end restaurants are pricey in Dublin but they are a great dining experience for a treat. You can pay less and still eat well in Dublin though.

Shanahans is WELL worth saving up for - it's without doubt the best steak I have ever tasted.

Hi Mike,

I have lived permanently over here for 9 years and back and forth from America as a kid over the years but we never managed to move back.

I was fortunate enough to work for several european companies over here and go on company dinners. I would always book and try a new place each time. Some great places have closed down but there are a few great ones that never seem to die out.

Saying that there are good medium priced places but they are hard to find as a tourist. Some are listed above.

Let us know where you eat and check the prices on the web before you go so you don't get a shock at the restaurant you choose! Enjoy

A Great Victorian Pub and Restaurant Nancy Hands 30-32 Parkgate st. Dublin 8 (pub of the year 1999)

Rollys Bistro Ballsbridge low on prentensions fantastic food service with artist chef colin o daly prices reasonable considering all of the above.

I have to second that nomination for Roly's - great restaurant!