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Cleaver East, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Cleaver East

4.3
4.3
342 Reviews
€31 to €50
Contemporary European

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2 people
21:30
Booked 8 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
Located in the heart of Temple Bar! Cleaver East's menu is playful, championing locally sourced Irish ingredients with infusions from East Asia; full of explosive flavours, aged craft meat cuts and bone-in grilled seafood. Creative cocktails, interesting wines and passionate staff make Cleaver East a unique, authentic offering which won’t be found anywhere else in Ireland!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Steak, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (01) 531 3500
  • Website
    http://www.cleavereast.ie/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Oliver Dunne
  • Location
    6 - 8 East Essex Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 HT44
  • Area
    Temple Bar
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Bread & Dips

  • Crusty Sourdough with Roasted Red Pepper, Cashew Dip & Spiced Feta€1.85

    Starters

    • Whipped Red Pepper Hummus, Spiced Squash Wanton, Nut Gremolata€10.00

      • Chestnut & Porcini Veloute, Hazelnut & Truffle Cream€9.00

        • Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Wings, Blue Cheese Creme Fraiche, Sesame & Spring Onion€12.50

          • Serrano Ham & Gruyere Cheese Croquettes, Black Peppercorn Aioli, Tomato Chutney€11.00

            • Confit Chicken Spring Roll, Beet & Hoi Sin Puree, Carrot & Sesame Slaw€10.50

              • Salt & Chilli Squid, Lemon & Garlic Aioli, Red Pepper Salsa€12.00

                • Teriyaki Beef Skewers, Sesame & Wasabi Crumb, Mango Mayo, Lemon & Chilli Dressing€13.00

                  • BBQ Pork Belly Wraps, Baby Gem, Roast Red Pepper Mayo€12.00

                    • Cacio e Pepe Risotto Cakes, Truffle Mayo€11.00

                      Mains

                      • Braised Beef Featherblade, Wild Mushroom & Black Bacon, Wasabi Cream€28.00

                        • Pan Fried Seabass, Chorizo & Edamame, Chilli & Ginger Butter€27.00

                          • Wild Irish Venison Burger, Sweet Onion Chutney, Blue Cheese Mayo, Sorft Brioche Bun, French Fries€25.00

                            • Ricotta & Spinach Tortellini, Pumpkin & Sage Cream, Pumpkin & Garlic Crumb€22.00

                              • Buttermilk Chicken Burger, Harrissa Mayo, Brioche, Baby Gem Lettuce, Fries€21.00

                                • 10oz Black Angus Rib Eye, Peppercorn Sauce, Rocket & Aged Reggiano Salad€34.00

                                  • Slow Roast Shoulder of Wicklow Lamb, Parmesan Pomme Puree, Mint & Caper Salsa, Rosemary Gravy€26.00

                                    • Classic Carbonara, Reggiano Parmesan Cream, Italian Panchetta, Smoked Gouda€22.00

                                      • Surf n’ Turf: Monkfish Tandoori, Crispy Pork Belly, Chorizo & Apple Cream, Spiced Parmesan Crisps€30.00

                                        • Dublin Bay Prawn Linguini, Chilli, Garlic & Coriander, Rocket Salad€26.00

                                          • Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger, Tomato, Pickles, Caramelised Onion Chutney, Chipotle Aioli, Fries€22.00

                                            Sides

                                            • French Fries€5.50

                                              • Sauteed Sugar Snaps, Café du Paris Butter€5.50

                                                • Parmesan & Truffle Fries€6.00

                                                  • Shallot & Heirloom Tomato Salad, Crumbled Feta€5.50

                                                    • Salt & Chilli Patatas Bravas, Confit Chorizo, Parmesan€5.50

                                                      • Roast Sweetcorn, Pomegranate Molasses & Cider BBQ Dip€5.50

                                                        Desserts

                                                        All 8.5

                                                        • Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee, Hazelnut Biscotti

                                                          • Warm Apple Crumble, Creme Anglaise, Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream

                                                            • Chocolate Brownie, Salted Caramel Sauce, Ice Cream

                                                              • Lemon & Vanilla New York Style Cheesecake, Berry Compote

                                                                All Cleaver East Beef is 100% Irish. A discretionary service charge of 10% is added to tables of six or more. All tips are distributed entirely to our staff.

                                                                  Last updated: 8 July 2024

                                                                  What 342 people are saying

                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                  4.3
                                                                  4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                  • 4.2Food
                                                                  • 4.3Service
                                                                  • 4.1Ambience
                                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                  342 Reviews

                                                                  1. Kristina

                                                                    Dublin

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Excellent food and extremely attentive service. Highly recommend.

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                                                                  2. Megan

                                                                    Dublin

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 25 September 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    The food was really good (the dessert was very luscious though but that's just to my tastes). The atmosphere was nice and quiet so it was great to have a catch up with friends! The service was incredible as well.

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                                                                  3. Niall

                                                                    Jacksonville

                                                                    11 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    11 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 1 September 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    Nice setting pre concert for a meal. Restaurant seemed very short staffed especially as they had a bottomless mimosa offering and staff were busy with that. We were over 90 mins in the restaurant for a 2 course meal and our mains were cold when they came out. I’m sure a good place most of the time just probably with Coldplay concert, services was not as good as it maybe is the majority of the time.

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                                                                  4. Sinead

                                                                    Dublin

                                                                    26 reviews

                                                                    vip
                                                                    4.0

                                                                    26 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 30 August 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Excellent service and delicious food! Will definitely be back!

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                                                                  5. Gaganpreet

                                                                    Dorset

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 10 August 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Was sure a great brunch and would come back as the food was great and vibe is what you want for a boozy brunch, truly bottomless. Service always topped up the glass and the demographic of guests was great and off the beaten track.

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                                                                  6. BredaL

                                                                    Dublin

                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                    3.0

                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 27 July 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Got booking fairly quickly food good but not much choice on menu

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                                                                  7. Wahoo75

                                                                    Charlotte

                                                                    7 reviews

                                                                    vip
                                                                    3.0

                                                                    7 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 17 May 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    The food was very good, but the service was terrible. Our waitress was surly and impatient. We had to get up and get her numerous times as she never came over to the table proactively. Despite the good food, our experience was miserable, and we won’t return to this restaurant.

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                                                                  8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                    Dublin

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    1.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 17 May 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                    AVOID AT ALL COSTS, DO NOT BOOK! Advertised as €30, when we arrived it was €37. We asked about the difference in price and the manager said it was outdated and not her problem. Completely false advertisement. The staff are clueless and manager was just rude. They should have honoured the price advertised and not con people into booking. The restaurant was empty and now I understand why.

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                                                                  9. MathewM

                                                                    Dublin

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 11 May 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Absolutely good food and good ambience. Loved it and I will be back

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                                                                  10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                    Dublin

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 14 January 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Food and brunch options are optimal for a group of ppl that want to enjoy some good food in the city center

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                                                                  Cleaver East is rated 4.3 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                  2 people
                                                                  21:30
                                                                  Booked 8 times today
                                                                  Google Map for Cleaver East

                                                                  6 - 8 East Essex Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 HT44

                                                                  Additional information

                                                                  • Area
                                                                    Temple Bar
                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
                                                                  • Price
                                                                    €31 to €50
                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                    Contemporary European, Steak, Fish
                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                    Smart Casual
                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                    Street Parking
                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                                    Oliver Dunne
                                                                  • Additional
                                                                    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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