2 Best Restaurants in The Liberties and Around, Dublin

Fish Shop

$$ | Dublin North Fodor's choice
Irish seafood is finally getting the royal treatment it deserves at this simple but brilliant new eatery in the old market, Smithfield district. The award-winning kitchen serves inventive treasures like whipped hake and dillisk (native seaweed) on sourdough, but don't expect a choice in seafood: you're served a three-course menu focused on what was caught that morning. Salvaged school chairs and tables give it a very casual feel, and the place prides itself on its no-fuss, friendly staff. The twice-fried chips are rumored to be some of the best in a city that really does love deep-frying its spuds.
Seafood Lunch Dinner Fodor's Choice $$
6 Queen St., Dublin, Co. Dublin, 7, Ireland
01-430--8594
fish-shop.ie
Known For
  • elevated fish-and-chips
  • fun, casual atmosphere
  • local oysters
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Wed. and Thurs.

Hen's Teeth

$$ | The Liberties Fodor's choice

This effortlessly cool, award-winning eatery slots neatly into the gallery/shop that makes up the rest of the Hen's Teeth empire. Located in the working-class Blackpitts area of the Liberties, the atmosphere is diner casual, while the food is a tapas-inspired trip into small-plate adventure. Try the smoked duck salad with chicory, blackberries and deep-fried cheese cubes, or the ceviche of sea bream with watermelon and cucumber.