Ireland is known to the locals as the 'rip-off republic', a moniker earned based on the idea that consumer goods cost more here than elsewhere in Europe - but there is value to be had for locals and tourists alike.
Many Dublin Pubs serve food at lunch time, if you want a hot carvery lunch or just a bowl of soup or a sandwich they often offer excellent value for money
Burdocks Fish & Chips is located at Werburgh Street. Grab some and walk to St.Patricks for a bench. Around € 8 Euro
There are many great value restaurants in Dublin. Especially in the centre of town.
Chez Max
Try Chez Max just next to the gates of Dublin Castle. Its a small friendly place where real french food is great. They do some of the best escargot and frogs legs outside France. The wine list is made up of small producers wines which are not found very often outside france. its a true french gem in the heart of Dublin. Food spend goes for about twenty euro for two courses.
Fafie's Creperie
This a little bit of France on Kevin St-Aungier St.-Wexford St. in Dublin 2. Small and slow service but serves really good gallettes and crepes from about €5 Tuesday to Saturday, open for lunch and early evenings. Closed all day Monday (well it is a little bit of France (-:). Great to visit if you're at the National Archives in Bishop Street.
More Cheap Eats:
Lunch: Epicurean Centre (Abbey Street), Cornicopia (Wicklow Street), Govinda (Middle Abbey Street, Aungier Street), Cafe Bar Deli (Grafton Street), Steps of Rome (Chatham Street), Munchies (William Street South, IFSC, elsewhere), Wagamama (Under Stephens Green Centre)
Dinner: Irish Film Centre (Temple Bar), Cafe Bar Deli (again..), Allilang (Parnell Street), LOTS of Chinese restaurants (Parnell St/ Moore Street), The Alamo (Temple Bar), Wagamama (again), Captain Americas (Grafton Street)
Madina, Dublin 1
On Parnell Street, it's a very spartan dining experience with just a shelf to put your food on. For those of you who have travelled to Asia you will love the experience including the Chicken curry & rice. They also do gorgeous pakoras & samosas if you just want a light snack & serve them with mint raita. Your meal won't cost you more than €7 for a main course with rice or €1-3 for one of the snacks.
MADINA have now opened a sit down restaurant on Mary Street. The lamb shwarma is delicious & a snip at €5.95. While you wait, enjoy some popadoms with 2 sauces (raita & a sweet chutney & an onion type chutney you regularly get in indian restaurants). The great thing about this new restaurant is the prices are v.reasonable by Dublin standards & for those of you who are vegan they have a floor with a separate kitchen. Also, for those who don't drink it's a non-alcoholic menu. According to the owner, in the future the intention is to cook the food in front of you. It's a very unique dining experience as it is fast food, but in a restaurant type setting.
Thai House, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
For those of you who love Thai food, try a lovely thai place close located in Dalkey Village. All the decor has been shipped in from Thailand as has the crockery & cutlery. Its like a taste of Thailand in Dalkey. If you're intending to go there from Thursday to Sunday you would have to book as its one of the most popular restaurants in the village & that's no mean feat considering there is a lot of competition. The food is superb & the ambience is very relaxed. The serving staff are impeccable because they don't hang off your elbow but always seem to be there when you need them. The bill won't break the bank & the portions are generous.
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