The Seafood Café by Niall Sabongi

4.7 (47)

€31 to €50

Seafood

Fownes St Upper, Dublin, County Dublin D02 EC60

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2 people

10 Jun 2025

19:30

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Nestled in the heart of Dublin, The Seafood Café by Niall Sabongi is a vibrant and welcoming space where the freshest, sustainably sourced seafood takes center stage. Renowned for its ever-changing menu, this café celebrates the best of Ireland’s coastal bounty, with dishes crafted to highlight bold, clean flavors.

From freshly shucked oysters and indulgent lobster rolls to hearty chowders and delicate crudos, every plate tells a story of passion for high-quality ingredients and a commitment to sustainability. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual lunch, an intimate dinner, or simply to enjoy a glass of wine with some sharing plates, The Seafood Café offers an unforgettable dining experience.

Join us for a relaxed, lively atmosphere that’s perfect for seafood lovers and curious foodies alike. At The Seafood Café, you’re always guaranteed a taste of the ocean—delivered with warmth and creativity.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–21:30
Phone number
(01) 515 3717
Website
https://theseafoodcafe.ie/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Fownes St Upper, Dublin, County Dublin D02 EC60
Area
Temple Bar
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Smoked Salmon, Creme Fraiche, Clams, Guinness Bread€14.00
Classic Fish Soup, Gruyere, Rouille€12.00
Grilled Scallops, Rockefeller on the 1/2 Shell€16.00
When I Was 6€12.00
Ceviche€14.00
Dublin Bay Prawns, Chimichurri€18.00
House Chowder, Smoked Haddock, Clams, Guinness Bread€14.00
Crab Cocotte, Sourdough Soldiers€14.00

Mains

Moules – Frites€25.00
Fish & Chips, Tartar Sauce€27.00
- Large€32.00
Lambay Island Crab Linguine€32.00
Seared Scallops, Spring Risotto, Garlic Aioli€32.00
Rack Of Halibut, Chicken Butter, Sauteed Spinach€34.00
Butterflied Seabass, Red Pepper Salsa & Fries€32.00
Whole Black Sole, Brown Butter, Capers & Fries€45.00
Whole Irish Lobster, Garlic Butter & Fries

Sides

Hand Cut Fries, Yuzu Aioli€6.00
Cos, Anchovy Dressing, Garlic Crumb€6.00
Orange & Fennel Salad
Trout Caviar Potatoes, Creme Fraiche
Charred Hispi Cabbage with Toasted Almonds€8.00

What 47 people are saying

The Seafood Café by Niall Sabongi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Dublin 2
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Review summary

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The Seafood Café by Niall Sabongi offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and "passionate, attentive staff." Guests rave about the fresh seafood, including "excellent fresh oysters" and "the best scallops" they've had. The lively atmosphere and open kitchen add to the charm, making it a "truly delightful dining experience."

47 Reviews

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Louise
Northampton/Northamptonshire1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable as always . Myself and my little girl always have the best food and lovely Staff experience ..
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Justin
London1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cafe is small but that adds to the ambience in my opinion. The food was very very good, and the staff were extremely attentive, fun and playful :-) The rendition of Happy Birthday for my wife was great!! If I had one very slight criticism it was that it took a long time to be offered our first drink of the evening... which was by the way a spectacular Bloody Mary (top three best ever!!) We left several hours later after a wonderful evening set for a protracted stay in Temple Bar!!!
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Alton VIP
Chicago / Illinois36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and presentation! Great service and quite fun.
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Sonja VIP
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous! Perfect restaurant in every way. Incredible prawn carpaccio and mussels …mixed fish grill is a must and gorgeous negroni and Grüner 😀
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Stephen VIP
London12 reviews
3.0
Dined on 27 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice buzz, good service. Nice oyster selection, albeit pretty expensive.
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Sharon
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food served by passionate, attentive staff. Loved our counter dining experience where we got to see the fresh seafood being prepared, cooked and assembled to serve. The starter portions were really generous. I particularly liked the mullet with girolles. Beautiful crisp skin and plump fleshy fish underneath. Delicious! We also loved our fresh lobster and chips. Beautifully cooked with just the right amount of butter that left a lovely lobster beurre soakage on the chips! Shoutout too, for the chard side which was the perfect accompaniment to the richness (reminiscent of my favourite Greek Horta!) I can also highly recommend the small Bloody Mary, perfectly sized for a swig with oysters. The staff are really attentive and friendly to customers and also friendly to each other. They all seem to really enjoy their work which adds to the welcoming, happy atmosphere.
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Johanna
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience, food and service was gorgeous, great location. Absolutely recommend.
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Aine
Dublin2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 21 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Fish & chips is the only dish I would order here. Rest is overpriced/ inside seating is uncomfortable and service was added and then when we paid in cash didn’t get the correct change. Second time we’ve been here and something similar happened. Scallops were minimal with dreadful undercooked rice/risotto as the waiter described and which was tasteless. There was a time when this restaurant was worth recommending/ not anymore.
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Enda VIP
Berlin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about my meal. The fish soup, the red mullet, the crab linguine, the wine selections per glass were excellent.
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Karen VIP
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Delicious fresh fish. Quaint restaurant with an interesting menu. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the fish crudo and scallops with saffron rice. First course was served pretty quickly but we waited 45 minutes for our entree. Too long!
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2 people

10 Jun 2025

19:30

Booked 12 times today

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Fownes St Upper, Dublin, County Dublin D02 EC60

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Temple Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–21:30
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
https://theseafoodcafe.ie/
Phone number
(01) 515 3717

The Seafood Café by Niall Sabongi

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Aperitifs

Kir Royal – Negroni –€12.00

Spritz ~ Aperol/ Campari/ Limoncello –€14.00

French Martini – Bloody Mary – Tequila Old Fashioned – Espresso Martini – Black Velvet

Grey Goose Vodka / Gunpowder Gin Martini€16.00

Bread

Pampushky (Ukrainian Garlic Sharing Bread)€5.50

Baerii Caviar

Caviar€145.00

Starters

Smoked Salmon, Creme Fraiche, Clams, Guinness Bread€14.00

Classic Fish Soup, Gruyere, Rouille€12.00

Grilled Scallops, Rockefeller on the 1/2 Shell€16.00

When I Was 6€12.00

Ceviche€14.00

Dublin Bay Prawns, Chimichurri€18.00

House Chowder, Smoked Haddock, Clams, Guinness Bread€14.00

Crab Cocotte, Sourdough Soldiers€14.00

Mains

Moules – Frites€25.00

Fish & Chips, Tartar Sauce€27.00

Lambay Island Crab Linguine€32.00

Seared Scallops, Spring Risotto, Garlic Aioli€32.00

Rack Of Halibut, Chicken Butter, Sauteed Spinach€34.00

Butterflied Seabass, Red Pepper Salsa & Fries€32.00

Whole Black Sole, Brown Butter, Capers & Fries€45.00

Whole Irish Lobster, Garlic Butter & Fries

Sides

Hand Cut Fries, Yuzu Aioli€6.00

Cos, Anchovy Dressing, Garlic Crumb€6.00

Orange & Fennel Salad

Trout Caviar Potatoes, Creme Fraiche

Charred Hispi Cabbage with Toasted Almonds€8.00

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