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“Amazing”
Review of The Seafood Cafe

The Seafood Cafe
Ranked #321 of 2,943 Restaurants in Dublin
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: C$3 - C$88
Neighbourhood: Temple Bar
Restaurant details
Neighbourhood: Temple Bar
Reviewed January 5, 2018 via mobile

We popped in on the off chance for dinner. Lovely little place, Amazing food (sea bass & moules) and even better staff. Gave advice on bars and pubs to go to. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Date of visit: January 2018
3  Thank Tom N
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Reviewed December 17, 2017

A lovely new edition to Dublin, lobster roll to die for, loved the fish and chips, best ceviche I've had too. Small, informal little place, can't wait to go back.

Date of visit: December 2017
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3  Thank Sydney101Dublin
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Reviewed December 16, 2017

Out and about last night, looking for a place to have a tasty bite and a chat. Came across The Seafood Cafe, which is very aesthetically appealing. So in we go.
There were a couple of waitresses who were friendly and helpful, although lacking in knowledge (Prosecco Kir is on the drinks menu, but neither waitress knew what this was). After several questions regarding the size and price of the portion of lobster served, specifically would the portion be enough to 'feed' us for dinner. We were assured it would and was more than ample.
Unfortunately, this did not turn out to be the case. We received our lobsters which turned out to contain literally three bites of meat. The price was 18 euro. This was accompanied by a small bowl of chips - 4 euro.
While both were excellent in taste and flavour, neither represented value for money. So we complained. To be frank, we were brushed off, being told that it was explained that this was the price per portion. We were not satisfied with this response as we have specifically enquired if the portion was enough to feed us for dinner. It was not and we felt mislead. We complained again. This time the person dealing with the complaint became argumentative, despite the fact that I asked him to simply make us something else to eat that would feed us, he refused and told me to leave.
All of this played out in front of other patrons. Customer service, respect? you won't find it here.

I do hope though that the Seafood Cafe learns that you cannot produce this size portion of food and reasonably expect patrons to pay 22 euros for it. Better to remove it from the menu.

I certainly will not return to this cafe. And I would not recommend it to anyone.

Date of visit: December 2017
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83  Thank sio100
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niall s, Owner at The Seafood Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded December 19, 2017

We have investigated fully and have found That,

You were the rudest person any of the Team have ever encountered! Even the lady with you had to apologize for you being so disgracefully rude to the staff and for no reason!

Then you had the nerve to leave without paying! Which is now a matter for the Garda.

Now to your complaint! Your giving out because of the price of Lobster in December, so lets break it down

Local live Irish Lobster caught off the Dublin Coast

1. The lobster is clearly marked on the Menu @€10 per 100g
2. You were shown the lobster
3. You were given the weight
4. You were given the price

You proceeded to order it but being clearly out of your budget you decided to share a lobster and have 1/2 each!!

You then go on to complain that it's not enough to fill you! your a grown woman, If you don't know how much you need to eat to fill your self how in gods name do you expect us to know what it takes to 'FILL' you.

you then go on to complain about paying €4 for a bowl of hand-cut fries and a house salad! €2.00 each!! you think that's expensive?

I could go on and on and rip apart your 1st and only review but to be honest your not worth the hassle!

In this industry, you hear the legend of the nastiest person of the year and I'm delighted to let you know that for 2017 you're the winner. Award by us and vouched for by your own company on the night!

Nobody has the right to be rude and nasty but karma will play its roll in all this.

As mentioned above we have taken this matter to the local guards and given them an image of your from our CCTV for leaving without paying.

Happy Christmas

Niall & The Team

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Reviewed December 15, 2017

What a fabulous find!
We were wandering along Temple bar looking for something a little different to eat and we saw the Klaw - Wow!
The food, oysters, crab claws etc. is fabulous and the vibey feel to the place is just great. Its very much a pop in and see if there seating type place, but even if you have to wait a little bit, its worth it. Fabulous!

Date of visit: November 2017
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4  Thank CardrossCharles
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Reviewed November 21, 2017 via mobile

Most amazing place to eat fresh and yummy food from the sea. Short and sweet menu, beautiful wine, funky tunes, great vibes and quick service. Well done guys and thank you one more time to bring diversity to Dublin

Date of visit: November 2017
3  Thank roxana s
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niall s, Owner at The Seafood Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded November 22, 2017

Thanks for your kind review x

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