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mae, Dublin 4, County Dublin

mae

4.8
4.8
10 Reviews
€51 and over
Modern European

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Opened in August 2021 in Ballsbridge, Mae Restaurant focuses on Modern Irish Cuisine and Considered Wines, owned and operated by multi-award winning chef Grainne O'Keefe. Mae has been included in the Michelin Guide since 2022.

"This cosy first-floor restaurant is hidden above the French Paradox wine shop, which not only gives it an appealingly secretive feel but also makes opting for one of the interesting wine pairings a wise move. The tasting menu begins with delicate snacks and fine daily-made sourdough, before offering a choice of main course and dessert. In game season, you'd be foolish to miss the exquisitely cooked sika deer and the tarte Tatin is Chef-Owner Gráinne's crowd-pleasing signature. The chefs show not just skill but generosity, so you'll leave feeling full and satisfied." - Michelin, 2024

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Irish, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 13:30–14:30
  • Phone number
    (01) 231 3903
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gráinne O'Keefe

What 10 people are saying

mae reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

10 Reviews
  1. Cian

    Dublin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got a late booking on a very busy day in the area. We were very grateful that we did. Service was attentive and excellent. Food was also excellent. This was my second time visiting mae and the standards are still extremely high. The wine cellar is a lovely setting for a meal.

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  2. Jo

    Dublin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, great wine, service even on match day was very good. We will definitely be returning

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  3. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience,Fabulous 3 course lunch for €48 , fish course was amazing. Only reason i didn’t give 5 stars is i found the first course too big and rich for a starter but i’m sure many would disagree with me . Definitely would recommend.

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  4. Julie

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quelle belle découverte ! Merci pour l'acceuil, le service impeccable (et en français de surcroit ;-)) et l'excellence des mets présentés. Nous avons adoré.

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  5. Aidan

    Dublin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each visit to Mae is a treat. From the moment you arrive until you leave, every element is so carefully curated. The thought process between Grainne's food and Julien's wine pairing is nothing short of wonderful. The Jerusalem artichoke and Goatsbridge trout appetisers were divine. The ravioli was superb and the sauces were incredibly rich and complex. For mains we chose the Cote de Boeuf with chimicurri dressing, served with creamed potatoes and roasted carrots and cauliflower. Dessert was pear tart tatin and meringue. If you have not yet been to Mae, put it on your list folks.

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  6. James

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful lunch there - food was incredible, well worth the price and the staff were super friendly.

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  7. Carolyn VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Mae! We have been several times as we are in the neighborhood. We love Julien and all the staff. They are so knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming. World class place.

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  8. Alkistis-Maria

    Dublin4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Mae was certainly an interesting experience, though it started off on a disappointing note. Initially, we were seated at the far back of the ground floor in an area that felt more like a storage room. When we requested a better table, they moved us to the bar upstairs, which was a significant improvement—though that first table shouldn’t have been an option to begin with. The food was overall tasty, but our sides arrived so late that we were nearly finished with our mains, which was a bit of a letdown.

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  9. Beatrice

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tout était parfait .. Julien vous reçois avec beaucoup de gentillesse et de bons conseils pour une belle carte de vins .. la cuisinière est une passionnée et sa cuisine s en ressent Nous avons passé un délicieux moment

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  10. Julien

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional visit - been a number of times and this was the best yet. Can't wait to eat there again. Great team

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mae is rated 4.8 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for mae

53 Shelbourne Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, County Dublin D04 XC66

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Additional information

  • Area
    Ballsbridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 13:30–14:30
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Irish, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive Chef
    Gráinne O'Keefe
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