Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Swords

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AshtownBaggot Street UpperBallsbridgeBaysideCastleknock - BlanchardstownCloghran

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48 restaurants available nearby

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1. Gourmet Food Parlour - Swords

4.6

Exceptional(827)

££££Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Swords

Booked 14 times today

Located on North Street in the bustling town of Swords, our restaurant is light & bright and our team is warm, friendly & efficient. Whether you are looking for a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner or somewhere to host a celebratory meal, it’s the perfect spot.Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.*A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to the bill for parties of 8 or more. 100% of tips go to our staff.

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2. Gourmet Food Parlour - Santry

4.3

Awesome(1829)

££££Price: Moderate

• Irish • Killester

Booked 37 times today

With two floors of dining, an outside seating area and balcony, our Santry restaurant is a fantastic spot come rain or shine. Located conveniently close to Dublin airport with ample parking facilities and views over the lake at nearby Santry Park.Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

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3. Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(356)

££££Price: Moderate

• European • Cloghran

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Runway 28, where incredible food meets awe-inspiring views! Situated on a rooftop terrace with exclusive front-row seats to Dublin's busiest airport runway, our restaurant is all about giving you a memorable dining experience. Our rooftop oasis combines elegance with comfort, giving you a laid-back and enjoyable experience.Our chefs have gone above and beyond to create a menu bursting with flavours and using only the finest local sourced ingredients. From mouthwatering bites perfect for sharing with friends to fancy creations that'll make your taste buds sing. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion, on a romantic date night, or simply in the mood for exceptional cuisine paired with plane spotting, Runway 28 Rooftop Terrace

4. Shoreline Hotel

3.9

Excellent(178)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Donabate

Booked 1 time today

Shoreline Hotel has plenty of dining and beverage options for guests to enjoy and houses one of Donabate’s best restaurants and bars. All dining options boast warm and welcoming decor along with award-winning service followed by amazing sea views as you enjoy your meal and drinks.If you wish to book Afternoon Tea bookings can be made directly with our team and require 24 hours notice. To book please call 01 8109200 or email info@shorelinehotel.ie

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5. O’Callaghan’s Bar and Terrace

3.0

Good(1)

££££Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Swords

O’Callaghan’s Bar is the ideal spot to sit back, relax and unwind after a long day on the golf course, at the beach or at the amusement park. Choose from delicious bar food, mouth-watering cocktails, a fine selection of whiskeys or the perfect pint. We have made a substantial investment in our outdoor dining areas, to greatly increase the comfort, including permanent structures to provide additional shelter and shade, and a brand new overhead outdoor heating system. Due to the changes that hotels, bars and restaurants have had to make to comply with the new Covid 19 guidelines we will not be operating McLoughlin’s restaurant this summer, which means we have extended our new bar food menu to include some of your favourite bistro style dishes to accompany a fabulous cocktail or the perfect pint.This menu will be served on O’Callaghan’s Patio and is available from 12.00pm to 7.30pm from Sunday through to Thursday, and until 8.30pm on Friday and Saturday. Pre-booking is requi

6. Grano Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1525)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stoneybatter

Booked 22 times today

GRANO combines fresh natural ingredients, farmed using organic and biodynamic techniques, to create a contemporary cuisine that respects the roots and traditions of Italian cooking.By sourcing our ingredients from small Italian food and wine producers, it is our mission to contribute to the preservation of local food cultures and the revival of ancient cultivation techniques.

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7. FIRE Steakhouse & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(5649)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • South City Centre

Booked 79 times today

FIRE is located in the heart of Dublin city centre on the popular Dawson St. Offering an unforgettable dining experience in Dublin's most historical dining room along with exclusive private dining options. Soaring 19th-century ceilings, stained glass windows and bronze sculptures are just a few elements of this magnificent dining space.FIRE also offers 'outdoor dining' on our incredible fully enclosed, weatherproof and heated terrace overlooking the beautiful Lord Mayor’s Garden.We pride ourselves on creating menus around locally sourced Irish produce. Firmly committed to supporting sustainable local produce we serve the finest selection of meats and produce that Ireland has to offer. Our concept is very simple, take Ireland's finest raw ingredients and use original recipes to create exceptional dishes.

8. Isabelle's

4.3

Awesome(2442)

££££Price: Expensive

• International • South City Centre

Booked 38 times today

Located just off Grafton Street, Isabelle’s Restaurant & Bar guarantees delicious food, excellent cocktails & wine and professional, friendly service, every time. Our menu has been prepared with love, simple but packed full of flavour. We feature fresh ingredients, delivered daily by local suppliers, ensuring everything on our menu is fresh and utterly delicious. Whether you’re looking for a place to meet family for a leisurely lunch, a catch up with friends over dinner or to take a cocktail break from shopping, we look forward to welcoming you to Isabelle’s. Isabelle’s is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with brunch served every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday.

9. Lottie's

4.5

Awesome(572)

££££Price: Expensive

• Irish • Rathmines

Booked 21 times today

Friendly, neighbourhood brasserie-style Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving modern European cuisine with seasonal Irish produce, a boutique wine list, and signature cocktails. Our bar, "Upstairs at Lottie's," is open at the weekend for a perfect pre-dinner cocktail or to relax on comfortable couches after dinner. Our ground-floor terrace has outdoor dining areas and private rooms available for hire. Head Chef Tudorel Ostache has created some wonderful signature dishes, and on Sundays, Lottie's is the perfect place to enjoy family lunch, including our roast specials throughout the year.We look forward to welcoming you to Lottie's and are delighted to be awarded a Diner's Choice award for 2024 and to feature in the Irish Times 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland, 2023 & 2024.

10. Ryleigh's

4.6

Exceptional(2563)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • North Wall

Booked 65 times today

Located on the sixth floor of The Mayson Hotel is Ryleigh’s Rooftop Restaurant, with outdoor terrace. Take in the panoramic vista of the Dublin Mountains, the River Liffey, the city centre and even as far as Dun Laoghaire on a clear day! Comfy leather clad booths line the windows. An open kitchen and grill adds a sense of theatre to the room. Floor to ceiling windows make the most of the views and the only walls in the room are clad in beautiful veined marble. Ryleigh’s serves breakfast, lunch, Brunch (Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays) and dinner. Ideal spot to grab a bite with family and friends. The dinner menu features tasty options such as Sizzling Prawns and Beef Tartare to start. A selection of Irish steaks for main (Striploin, Delmonico, Centre Cut Fillet, Tomahawk Ribeye for two, and John Stone's T-Bone for two) cooked over our charcoal grill, Pan-Seared Monkfish and delicious desserts such as Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

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Katie
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. Really couldn't fault the food or service. The dishes are beautifully presented and the views are 10/10.
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Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• European• Cloghran
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4.1
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Reuben
Dublin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic overall experience. The food was excellent, and beautifully presented. Loved the ambience, including the new decor, which was an fine upgrade from the previous and already charming backdrop
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Gourmet Food Parlour - SwordsPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Swords
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4.6
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paul
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Friendly efficient staff. Great food and prompt service. Great music
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Gourmet Food Parlour - SantryPrice: Moderate• Irish• Killester
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4.3
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Cliona
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
This hotel has turned a corner in recent times. The food is wonderful and the service superb. Occasionally the bar is grossly understaffed, which is entirely the fault of management, but otherwise it's all good!
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Shoreline HotelPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Donabate
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3.9

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