Originally Posted by BiziBB
Don't go eating out in Ireland. Much better to go to a pub, and get lunch there. Best to stick to Mallahide, and ask a local. Is this because you're going to the castle? It is supposed to be one of the most beautiful areas outside the city; enjoy the company there

I disagree - but then again I live here! Not all pub food is great IMHO and there are some genuinely great restaurants on the Northside. Most of the ones I mention aren't cheap but the food & service is excellent.
www.adlib.ie is a good resource for Irish restaurants & any establishment displaying the Feile Bia sticker generally means that it's committed to the highest quality Irish produce
Malahide
Cruzzos -
www.cruzzo.ie
Sale e Pepe
Silks -
www.silks.ie
Danieli
Bon Appetit -
www.bonappetit.ie
Howth
Aqua -
www.aqua.ie
The Bloody Stream -
www.thebloodystream.com
The King Sitric -
www.kingsitric.ie
The Abbey Tavern -
www.abbeytavern.ie