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Balfes, Dublin, County Dublin

Balfes

4.7
4.7
43 Reviews
€31 to €50
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for fine wines
Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner & Weekend Brunch. Located on Balfe Street, where Grafton Street and the Creative Quarter meet, Balfes features a 20 seater outdoor terrace, a zinc-covered bar and open kitchen.

Additional information

  • Location
    2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66
  • Phone number
    (01) 646 3353
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    European, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

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What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin

    European

  • Dublin 2

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balfes offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food," "amazing cocktails," and "very friendly staff." Its lively atmosphere and attentive service make it a "great spot" for both casual and special occasions. While some find it "a little pricey," the majority appreciate its "exceptional service" and warmly recommend it for brunch and gatherings.

43 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, food is amazing, expensive, lovely waitress

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  2. Simon

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Little bit pricey, but definitely worth it. Food was fantastic, cocktails were amazing also. Very friendly staff and very attentive and caring service overall. Will definitely be back.

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  3. Nadia VIP

    Dublin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience as always. The team are so welcoming and they very kindly organised a birthday treat for my friend. Excellent value for money. Thanks for always looking after us!

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  4. Emilly

    Dublin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience in the overall. Will go back.

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  5. Martina

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly wonderful experience. The food was exceptional and the staff were so helpful, polite and friendly. Will definitely return when next in Dublin.

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  6. Ruaidhri

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere in a very nice restaurant.

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  7. Toni

    Dublin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service. Just felt the food was not as special as before. A little overpriced for what it was.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful and pleasant place. I had two business lunch meeting there. None of us quite liked the food. Too much quantity.

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  9. Geraldine

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Spent a lovely evening in Balfes..surrounding.s were very pleasant and appealing...service was excellent..food was delicious all in all a nice time spent in lovely surroundings..

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  10. Nicola

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for bunch. Christmas week, great customer service and attention, a good brunch menu for a weekday. No rushing out.

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FAQs

Balfes is rated 4.7 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Balfes

2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (01) 646 3353
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    European, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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