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Balfes, Dublin, County Dublin

Balfes

4.6
4.6
45 Reviews
€31 to €50
European
2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Temple Bar
  • Cross street
    One step away from Grafton Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 45 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    European

  • Dublin 2

    Best Ambiance

  • Dublin 2

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balfes offers a "great spot for brunch" with "delicious food" and "fantastic cocktails." Guests praise the "friendly staff" and "attentive service." The atmosphere is "busy and lively," perfect for "a lovely evening" or "business meetings." While some find it overpriced, many highlight "amazing experiences" and "exceptional service."
45 Reviews
  1. Nicola

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. The service is great. Such a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back 😀

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  2. Nora VIP

    Chicago56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for Brunch with friends. The Food is delicious

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

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

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  4. Simon

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 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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  5. Nadia VIP

    Dublin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 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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  6. Emilly

    Dublin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 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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  7. Martina

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 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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  8. Ruaidhri

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 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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  9. Toni

    Dublin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 22, 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 13, 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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FAQs

Balfes is rated 4.6 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Balfes

2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66

Additional information

  • Cross street
    One step away from Grafton Street
  • Neighborhood
    Temple Bar
  • 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
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    European, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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