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1909, Dublin, County Dublin

1909

4.3
4.3
405 Reviews
€30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
For groups of 16 or more, please contact the restaurant directly on 01 285 1909.

1909 has two large rooms upstairs available for functions / Weddings / Birthdays / Communions, please see pictures of these rooms on our profile.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 285 1909
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We can cater a menu that suits your requirements, we have a kids menu available as well.
  • Private party facilities
    1909 Restaurant has 2 rooms upstairs available for any occasion including Christening / Communion / Birthday / Christmas party, the Decanter room can cater for 30ppl and the Wine library up to 40 ppl.

What 405 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South County Dublin

    Best Service

  • South County Dublin

    Best Ambience

  • South County Dublin

    Good for groups

  • South County Dublin

    Healthy

  • South County Dublin

    Good for special occasions

  • South County Dublin

    Lively

  • South County Dublin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Located in a charming old building, 1909 offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food and service." Guests praise its "friendly and attentive staff" and highlight the restaurant's "delicious food." While some note limited vegetarian options and pricing concerns, the overall dining experience remains positive, making it a local favorite.

405 Reviews
  1. Lorna

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Christmas Eve evening! Fantastic food and a great buzz in the restaurant!

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  2. Lisa

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is lovely and our server was excellent. I ordered the fillet steak which unfortunately was burned,tough and extremely small for the price of €37 The cut of meat was definitely not a fillet as it was extremely hard to eat. I would have expected a better standard as this was the worst fillet I have been served in a restaurant.

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  3. Regina

    VIP

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My daughter swallowed glass as there was a chip in her chocolate mousse dessert. Very poorly handled, as if it was nothing and we were ignored for most of our meal. I asked for a champagne flute as opposed to she wide brimmed glass. I was told there was none, then another waiter walked by with two in their hands. Something has changed in this restaurant. We go regularly, but last night our waitress was very poor leading to a bad experience.

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  4. Gerry

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A limited munu..the steak at 35 euro was lovely.the prawn and crab starter seemed to lack crab and the sauce was bland..the calamari batter was nice

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  5. Mary

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved everything about this place. Food was amazing and the prawns where to die for ❤️

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  6. Joanna

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to 1909 several times over the past 3 years and we have always thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The food is always outstanding, fabulous espresso martini and we especially love the Christmas decorations at this time of the year. The pianist is also a lovely addition. The only issue we had with this visit was a rather aggressive and loud manager who seemed to be quite rude to the staff even though from we saw they were doing a great job. The staff have always exceptionally attentive so we hope this was just an ‘off’ night.

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  7. Juanita

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always… food , service and music superb

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  8. jenny

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful perfect evening at 1909. Thanks to all

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  9. Tadhg

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at 1909 Restaurant in Dalkey was a delight. The warm ambiance, attentive service, and expertly crafted dishes made for an unforgettable evening. From the perfectly cooked steak to the indulgent desserts, every bite was exceptional. The live piano added a charming touch, making it a truly special experience.

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  10. Chris

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think its fair to say this was our best ever visit to 1909. It was busy, but we enjoyed top class service, food - but the drinks stole the show. A fantastic night which everyone thoroughly enjoyed, we'll be back!

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FAQs

1909 is rated 4.3 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for 1909

31 Castle Street, Dalkey,, Dublin, County Dublin A96 D584

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Dalkey
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Phone number
    (01) 285 1909
  • Catering
    We can cater a menu that suits your requirements, we have a kids menu available as well.
  • Private party facilities
    1909 Restaurant has 2 rooms upstairs available for any occasion including Christening / Communion / Birthday / Christmas party, the Decanter room can cater for 30ppl and the Wine library up to 40 ppl.
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