A warm, sophisticated Irish-American oyster bar and grill offering a 'culinary bear hug' in the shadow of the US Embassy.
Ordering Strategy
Visit between 5-7pm for the oyster and Guinness deal. Focus on the bakery items, the grill (specifically beef), and the beef fat potatoes; steer clear of the poultry mains.
What to order
Dooncastle Oysters
A cornerstone of the menu; Grace Dent highlights the popular deal of six oysters and a pint of Guinness for a tenner, while Andy Hayler notes they are central to the restaurant's Irish theme.
Dexter Beef Pappardelle
Andy Hayler describes this as an 'excellent' dish with a 'very generous portion' and rich ragu that was so filling he 'couldn't finish it.'
Beef Fat Potatoes
Grace Dent raves about these 'thick, crisp, SpongeBob SquarePants-shaped, concertina-style slices of heaven.'
Brown Butter Waffle with Smoked Salmon and Caviar
A high-end 'decadent' highlight that Grace Dent describes as an 'airy cloud' served with Exmoor caviar and Secret Smokehouse salmon.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Grace Dent (100%)
⚠ Grace Dent rated higher than average
Editorial Weight 51 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
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Public Signal 11 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 1 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.5★ (767 reviews)
Good to know
Located right next to the US Embassy. There is often live music, and the on-site bakery is a highlight.
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