Balfes

Name: Balfes
Address: 2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02CH66
Telephone: (01) 646 3353
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

46 Reviews

€31 to €50

European

2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for fine wines

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner & Weekend Brunch. Located on Balfe Street, where Grafton Street and the Creative Quarter meet, Balfes features a 20 seater outdoor terrace, a zinc-covered bar and open kitchen.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 646 3353
Website
https://balfes.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66
Neighborhood
Temple Bar
Cross street
One step away from Grafton Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 46 people are saying

Balfes reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin
European
Dublin 2
Best Ambiance
Dublin 2
Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Balfes offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests frequently applaud the "exceptional service" and attentive staff. While some find it "a little pricey," most agree it's "worth it." Ideal for brunch or a lively evening, Balfes promises a memorable visit.

46 Reviews

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Lorraine
Dublin3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I didn't enjoy my experience. Some of the staff I interacted with gave off an attitude that that they didn't want you there and so I wouldn't return again.
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Nicola
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. The service is great. Such a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back 😀
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Nora VIP
Chicago56 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for Brunch with friends. The Food is delicious
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting, food is amazing, expensive, lovely waitress
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Simon
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Little bit pricey, but definitely worth it. Food was fantastic, cocktails were amazing also. Very friendly staff and very attentive and caring service overall. Will definitely be back.
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Nadia VIP
Dublin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience as always. The team are so welcoming and they very kindly organised a birthday treat for my friend. Excellent value for money. Thanks for always looking after us!
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Emilly
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great experience in the overall. Will go back.
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Martina
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly wonderful experience. The food was exceptional and the staff were so helpful, polite and friendly. Will definitely return when next in Dublin.
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Ruaidhri
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and atmosphere in a very nice restaurant.
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Toni
Dublin3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Service. Just felt the food was not as special as before. A little overpriced for what it was.
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FAQs

Balfes is rated 4.6 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Dublin
Dublin 2
Temple Bar

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

2 Balfe St, Dublin, County Dublin D02CH66

Additional information

Cross street
One step away from Grafton Street
Neighborhood
Temple Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://balfes.ie/
Phone number
(01) 646 3353

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