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Balfes, Dublin, County Dublin

Balfes

4.6
4.6
28 Reviews
€31 to €50
European

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2 people
22:30
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    European, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:30 Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:30 Lunch Fri 12:00–15:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45 Sun 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (01) 646 3353
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    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 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    European

  • Dublin 2

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 2

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balfes offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "consistently enjoyable" brunches, the restaurant provides a warm, friendly atmosphere perfect for family and friend gatherings. While some find certain dishes pricey, the attentive staff and "fantastic" ambiance make it a must-visit spot in Dublin.

28 Reviews
  1. eimear

    Dublin

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 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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  2. Laura

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 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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  3. Sarah

    Dublin

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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  4. John

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 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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  5. Finbarr

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 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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  6. James

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak totally over priced @ 49 euros. The meat was fatty and nearly not worth the effort trying to eat it.

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  7. rob

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great breakfast in a nice setting and responsive staff

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  8. Joanne

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very pleasant and very attentive ensuring at all times times that we were looked after. She was very engaging and looked like she really enjoyed her job.

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  9. Siobhan

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    food was great, however we stayed it was birthday and it was not mentioned, although a table beside us also had a birthday and received a dessert

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  10. James

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, staff were slow to take order and didn’t check in.

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FAQs

Balfes is rated 4.6 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Balfes

2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    One step away from Grafton Street
  • Area
    Temple Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:30 Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:30 Lunch Fri 12:00–15:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45 Sun 17:00–21:30
  • 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
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