box burger

popped in here over the weekend because i had heard great things! the detail that went into the restaurant itself is amazing. from the little stickers on every roll of toilet paper, to the mini burger jellies when you get the bill.. everything was so clearly thought out and it really pays off.

i got thecheeseburger and shared fries and coleslaw. i'm sad to say, the burger didn't overwhelm me, the meat was a bit hard to cut through - not quite melt in your mouth standard. but the brioche bun and the speciality sauce were delicious. the fries were good also, and the coleslaw was divine - so fresh!

i would definitely come back to box burger if i was in bray more often, but i think the next time i'm back i'll have to give platform pizza a try instead!

just off the dart, we spotted this place directly opposite the beach.

we decided to try it and boy was it a pleasent experience.

they had a variety of foods, and being vegetarian, they had many burger options which was to my surprise.

the atmosphere inside was great, playing tunes fitting for the experience.

had the veg burger, while my friends tried the mac ncheeseburger and the smokey burger. all good choices.

the bar was stocked and had the locally made beers showing good support for their county.

the waiter was kind and kept in touch with our needs at adequate times during our lunch.

all in all. a good good experience and highly recommended.

the mexican burger is good although it comes with a cocktail as a deal. and it wasn't great. but i've heard the drinks from the cocktail list are suppose to be amazing. they do yummy sweet potato fries. good atmosphere friendly staff. wasn't a fan on the nachos they usual that cheapcheesethat tastes like plastic

burgers. who doesn’t love a burger. i know i love them. they go with lunch, they go with dinner and they most certainly go with 3a.m. after one or two (too many) pints. on a more sober note however, i had the pleasure of visiting. it’s a large space with a mix of seating options which include some comfortable booths that have their own speakers over the table. you can connect your phone directly to it and play whatever music you like, and charge your phone the same time. practical and genius. to kick of proceedings our table had a variety of nachos (€9.50). vegetarian, beef and chicken piled high with tomato, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chillies andcheesesauce. a meal in themselves and if you are going with the added beef or chicken i’d say share them for a starter.

along with the nachos we shared some sweet potato fries (€4.50) which were divine i have to say and a decent portion size too. there was also a portion of box fries (€4.50) which were served with onion, chicken gravy and cheese. now you may roll your eyes at that description but dear god they were filthy good. alas i didn’t get a picture of them. they also serve wicked wolf so of course some pints were had.

now onto the burgers. they are very reasonably priced at between €8.50 & €9.50 and for €3 extra you can add fries or salad or coleslaw or onion rings. basically box burger have a burger to suit every taste. cheese, chilli, mexican, steak and egg, spinach and fish to name but a few.

they do say a picture tells a thousand words and you will be able to see from my snaps how the burgers were served. each burger is a 6oz pattie in a steamed brioche bun with standard toppings of lettuce, onion, pickle, mayo and mustard. you can of course omit any of these and have it to your own taste. they were full of meaty flavour had a wonderful caramelised charring and damn they were good.

we opted to cut some of them in half and try a bit of everything. while they were all good, my two favourites were the steak and egg and the bacon and cheese. as with the nachos the burgers are quite filling and i only managed to stuff about two of them into me. i did however take one to go in a little burger box in case i got hungry on the train. box burger is certainly worth a visit. it has a great vibe, serves beers and cocktails and was absolutely jam packed mid week (always a good sign). if burgers are not really your thing, they have you covered with their sister restaurant platform pizza which is right next door.

i was here as part of a zomato meet up and oh. my. god. we started off with a cocktail at the bar, i went for a bray bré (loved the name, we all repeat the dart voice...) it was perfect, not too sweet (which i find with most cocktails). then on to a few starters, every variation of nachos possible (kudos on the guacamole!) followed by some of the most incredible burgers i've tasted, i went for the classiccheeseand eyed everyone's else burgers too but unfortunately, was much too full to try. definitely not too full for dessert though... freshly made donuts with ice cream and chocolate sauce. heaven. definitely work a trip to bray. a walk on the beach followed by a burger. perfection.

i love box burger.

on arrival we were greeted with cocktails. the fantastically named bre bray was a big hit(which was served with a shot of prosecco), as was the drumstick which tasted exactly like the childhood lolly-pop, so darn good!

i was lucky enough to taste a bit of everything on the menu but the highlights for me was definitely the bluecheeseburger with bbq onions and the sweet potato fries. i most also mention the booths that have their own speakers. you can connect your phone and play your music of choice to your group without annoying others around you. such a novel and fantastic idea!!

oh and i most mention the donuts. unreal! a box burger must try!

my box burger experience was top, already planning my return.

we came here as part of a zomato meetup and we got to sample a lot of the menu! so much food! we tried the nachos first, many different types including the pulled beef, which was so tasty and the chicken and veggie. each dish was piled with: homemade tomato salsa, guacamole, sour cream, red chillies andcheesesauce. great nachos but  i would have preferred meltedcheesenot thecheesesauce. we then moved on to the burgers which were really creative and, again, full of flavour. the bacon andcheeseand mexican burger were stand out menu items. the 'dirty' fries with pepper sauce and bacon were demolished by the table. so bad but so good. we finished off with some mini sugar donuts and soft serve ice-cream, i loved the ice-cream but the donuts were a little greasy for my liking.

previously, i had been here for brunch and had the huevos rancheros with chicken and black beans served on a warm wrap and i thought it was a really nice dish.

there is a great vibe here and great bar with cool cocktails. the music is loud and this place would be great for a group night out or place to start your party before hitting the seafront.

excellent spot on bray seafront. was a lucky attendee of the zomatoe meet up here and it did not disappoint- top notch for cocktails and fare. sampled an array of food including tacos, fries, burgers and the mini donuts. the house red wine washed down the main course nicely! the place was hopping for a wednesday night! favourites were thecheeseand onion fries and the baconcheeseburger but the spicey mexican burger was also divine! will defo be heading back- thanks zomatoe! karen aherne louise rob conway

i went to box burger for a zomato meetup and i honestly can't say enough good things about the place. the interior is gorgeous with exposed brick work and plenty of space to sit and eat. we sat in a booth that gave us the option to plug in our phones and play music, which i've never experienced before! to drink i had the drumstick cocktail, which suited my sweet taste buds perfectly. the chicken nachos to start were really nice and light, not too heavy before the main course. thecheeseburger and regular fries rivalled many that i've tried; the meat was juicy and cooked to perfection and the fries were crispy and soft, not at all greasy. to finish we had mini donuts, which i could have eaten 100 of, even though i was full to the brim! they were as light as air and a really nice choice to finish the meal. i'd 100% make to journey out to bray to go to box burger again. it's right beside the dart station and i've recommended it to so many family and friends already.