Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Merrion Square

9 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Avoca - Fodder Restaurant restaurant

1. Avoca - Fodder Restaurant

4.0

Excellent(395)

Price: Expensive

• Irish • Ballsbridge

Booked 23 times today

Taking good food back to basics, the new Avoca Fodder restaurant will centre around deliciously simple, quality fare cooked to perfection. In keeping with Avoca’s well-established dedication to and passion for Irish food provenance, the menu will focus on seasonal and local ingredients, hand-prepared with care and attention by the team of talented chefs. Fodder will serve breakfast and lunch 5 days a week. Offering something for every occasion and at any time of day, Fodder will serve as the perfect spot for morning business meetings, brunch and cocktails with friends.

2. Antica Venezia

4.8

Exceptional(242)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ranelagh

Booked 8 times today

Antica Venezia was established in 1997 and is still run by its founders. Since then, they have preserved the tradition of excellence in Italian Food and in service with a personal touch. We are located in the attractive and lively village of Ranelagh.

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3. Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

4.1

Excellent(1065)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rathgar

Booked 40 times today

Our Rathmines Elephant & Castle has become a staple venue over the last two years, right in the heart of Rathmines Village. The signature white facade from Temple Bar has been replicated, bringing new life to this previously quiet corner of Rathmines village. being the second location of the E&C family we have served over thousands of many happy guests. Service, great food and comfortable dining experience is our number one priority. The menu will feature the same great dishes that make Elephant & Castle a firm favourite. From the fluffy omelettes, and juicy burgers, and, of course, those crispy, spicy wings. We’re focusing on friendly, laid-back service; tasty as ever food and a relaxed atmosphere - everything Elephant & Castle lovers have come to expect from a visit to our place. The 110-seater restaurant is spacious and bright, with large windows looking out onto buzzing Rathmines. Comfy booths and oak clad walls with black and white images from E&C’s native New York City.

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4. Cornucopia - Counter Service Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(72)

Price: Moderate

• Vegan • South William Street

Booked 13 times today

Cornucopia - counter and self service, family run restaurant established in 1986 is located in two Georgian buildings on Dublin 2, Wicklow Street. A modern counter displays handcrafted vegan dishes, including main meals, fresh salads and homemade desserts for you to choose from. Catering for a wide range of diets, it has an extensive gluten free offering. Our head chef Tony Keogh, has a regular slot on TV3 'This Morning' where he demonstrates his talents on creating delicious plant based meals. Enjoy a casual date, a family meal, or a group booking in one of three beautiful dining room.

5. Bison Bar & BBQ

4.2

Awesome(458)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Temple Bar

Booked 11 times today

So what’s our story? We wanted to bring the finest BBQ to Dublin, and to open up a place that was like nothing else in Ireland. Sitting right on Wellington Quay, in the heart of Dublin, Bison is a slice of BBQ heaven. Sidle up to our bar, saddle up on our seats and get comfortable in Bison Bar & BBQ, Dublin’s first and best BBQ joint.

6. Ashtons Gastropub

3.9

Excellent(186)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Clonskeagh

Booked 10 times today

Ashton's is a local gastropub and event space located in the heart of Clonskeagh on the banks of the River Dodder, serving great food and drinks and warm hospitality seven days a week. Split over two levels, Ashton's encompasses a large open bar and dining room, a dedicated event space on the lower ground floor, and two terraces overlooking the passing river. Ashton's Gastropub serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, with its signature Carvery available on weekdays. With a focus on seasonality and sourcing local, the menu at Ashton's includes elevated pub classics with something for everyone.

7. Piglet Wine Bar

4.5

Awesome(390)

Price: Very Expensive

• Wine Bar • Temple Bar

Piglet is a wine bar & restaurant in the quiet side of Temple Bar in Dublin.No mention in glamorous guides but the wine is bloody good and the food seasonal and as good as the wine!Please note that Dinner Bookings are for the Set Dinner Menu ONLY.Lunch 12.30-3PM Set Lunch Menu + A La Carte availableDinner 5-9.15PM Set Dinner Menu (A La Carte NOT available)From December the 1st we will be serving our XMAS LUNCH & DINNER MENU.LUNCH 2 courses for €29.50 or 3 courses for €35DINNER 3 courses for €45Tables are booked for a maximum of 2 hours.Please note that for Xmas Eve Lunch all reservations are for the €45 set menu ONLY.Thank you for your comprehension.See you in Piglet Wine Bar soon!

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8. Gourmet Food Parlour - Dun Laoghaire

4.5

Awesome(643)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 25 times today

Located just minutes from both the pier and the station, our Dun Laoghaire restaurant is modern, relaxed and comfortable. Making it the perfect spot for a family lunch or dinner and drinks with friends.Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

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9. Maximilians Bistro

4.4

Awesome(27)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Blanchardstown

Booked 13 times today

Maximilians Bistro Situated in the heart of Blanchardstown village upstairs in the Superquinn Shopping Centre and recently voted by Menupages as one of the best eateries in Dublin 15, insures variety, choice and good value for its customers. “The best Spaghetti Vongole outside of Italy” as quoted by food critic Paulo Tullio on a recent visit here.

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OpenTable Diner
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely food as always and a lovely relaxed ambience..I would suggest a little help for us oldies with carrying of trays up a couple of flights of stairs, Thank Pauric
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Cornucopia - Counter Service RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Vegan• South William Street
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4.4
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Nina
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always so lovely. Everything tasted great, service was fab and the space is bright, airy and quiet during the week for breakfast.
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Avoca - Fodder RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Irish• Ballsbridge
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4
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OISIN
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was as good as all elephants and castle restaurants, which are amazing. The staff were bubbly and always happy to help. We will definitely be coming back
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Elephant & Castle - RathminesPrice: Moderate• American• Rathgar
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4.1
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Amy Yin
Dublin •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Amazing as always. Can't recommend highly enough.
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Antica VeneziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ranelagh
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4.8
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Kealan
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Nov 2024
Quick and brilliant service, really lovely food too
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Bison Bar & BBQPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Temple Bar
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4.2

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Avoca - Fodder Restaurant

2. Antica Venezia

3. Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

4. Cornucopia - Counter Service Restaurant

5. Bison Bar & BBQ

6. Ashtons Gastropub

7. Piglet Wine Bar

8. Gourmet Food Parlour - Dun Laoghaire

9. Maximilians Bistro

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