The Lobster Pot Dublin Ireland

We have stayed in Ballsbridge four times on visits to Dublin but this is the first time we have really walked into the commercial area where the Lobster Pot is located. What a delightful surprise the whole area is. Makes me wonder why we have never walked this way before. We saw the restaurant on our first foray into the area and put it on the list of things we might want to revisit. How could seafood loving Americans resist? We couldn't.


When we arrived for dinner without a reservation, we had no idea what a bad idea that was. We were lucky enough to secure a table but only I suspect because we arrived rather earlier than most Dubliners dine. It was packed by the time we left.



The building gives no idea what a lovely restaurant this is. It is on what we call the second floor and the Irish call the first floor. Its decor is formal with white table clothes and well-dressed waiters. The food is priced accordingly. We were a little shocked, it was our own fault, we hadn't checked the prices but let me say upfront that it was worth every penny. From 6-7:30 p.m. they offer an early bird set menu. We did go with the two courses but changed to the three courses when the dessert trolley was rolled out.





The menu is French inspired seafood. I ordered the cod with Mornay sauce. The vegetables and potatoes are served family style. I started with the seafood chowder and wonderful bread and butter. The cod was yummy and I loved the veggies. Irene had the salmon. I am not sure what Pete had and Janet got the onion soup. All the food was beautifully presented and delicious. Our waiters were very attentive and we never wanted for anything.







We hadn't planned to have dessert but one look at the dessert trolly and we were goners. They had a Pavlova which I am quite addicted to and I had to have it. It was every bit as good as it looked.

We left with a smile on our faces and stuffed tummies. We enjoyed the walk back to the hotel to help us digest all the goodness we had just eaten. If you stay at my favorite hotel in Dublin Pembroke Townhouse it is an easy walk to the Lobster Pot, and trust me, you will want to walk down and give them a try. You even get to walk by the American Embassy on your way.

And just in case you are curious, they do serve fresh lobster.