herbstreet

one of the best options in the area if you work in the ifsc which i do! they dogreatdaily sandwich and quiche specials which are reasonably priced- can be halved and had with a cup of their soup special also. the scallop linguini and turkey burger are both delicious, quite expensive for a work lunch but good for a meeting or work lunch also. need to book particularly on friday

lovely place to grab brunch at the weekend. eggs benedict and full breakfast are particularly delish. this place is always packed and has agreatbuzz. perfect
location too in the grand canal dock.

herbsteet restaurant was advertised as just that, with glowing reviews and a passion for sustainability i was excited to see that it was located at the grand central dock, just around the corner from our dublin hotel.

the interior of the restaurant was simplistic but with character in a what i can only describe as a scandinavian style. though the walls were a a matt grey there were pops of colour and natural elements scattered throughout. one of these quirky colour features was the lighting: 109 leds were placed within a tubular system made from recycled conduit which used the same amount of power as a 100 watt bulb, not only environmentally friendly but also an interesting decorative piece.

though the lighting had a futuristic look there was also a homely feeling created using plants and harry bertoia chairs covered in cutesy animal prints. this place was a wonderful mix of contemporary and natural, which was also emulated in their food.

the restaurant took a modern twist on classic dishes, using ingredients sourced from as close a proximity as possible to minimise the carbon footprint and that were also derived from sustainable sources.

the first dish i tried was the eggos mexicalos, a construction of 2 baked eggs on a spicy habanero tomato sauce, spring onions, fresh chopped tomatoes with swiss cheese and steamed baby spinach. this layered dish was oozing with delicious runny eggs and cheese which combined together in a wonderful tasty mess. to take this one step further we also ordered a side of zesty guacamole.

i enjoy eating with my hands as i feel it creates and additional sensory element, and is also much more sociable. so i was pleased that the meal was finished off with a side of the lightly salty chips which made for a convenient scoop to gather all the ingredients.

next was to move onto the sautéed wild mushrooms on toast, which was served in a light roasted garlic and truffle cream sauce, on thick cut toasted brioche, finished off with a pile of rocket and roast cherry tomato. the fresh crunch of the salad balanced out the incredibly rich creamy mushrooms perfectly. both dishes were incredibly different from one another yet equally palatable.

though i was initially looking for somewhere close by to help my hangover subside i got much more from this vibrant little restaurant withgreatvalues and food to match.

i have been to herbstreet twice, i got a veggie burger both times and it was lovely! there is agreatatmosphere and staff are really friendly.
we were running late and arrived half an hour after our booking, although we were late there was no issue, which is rare for a busy restaurant in the city centre.
it is perfect for a pre show meal.

this place is always busy - sogreatsign!! i have gone here for lunch on a sunny day! i sat outside and the setting was fab! the service was quick and the food was delicious!! i am dying to come back here for brunch as i hear it's the bomb!!! 😂

herbstreet brunch, conveniently located at grand canal is always the perfect solution for my friends and i if we don't want to walk all the way across town, but still have agreatbrunch. the portions are good, however i felt it was a little overhyped. the setting is nice, sometimes a little too crowded though. 

the food is however delicious, so if youre looking for a quick sunday morning fix, herb street will usually do it for me.

my fave brunch spot in dublin to date (and, if you follow me you'll know that i go out for brunch a lot)

this comes down to the dishes at the end of the day as each one is superb. it has a real nyc vibe to the place; bustling, bright and busy.

the wings are a must but everything on the menu is worth trying.greatlocation, hard working staff & very well done brunch classics.

the one problem with this place is that they don't take any reservation. you can pop in and give your name and phone number, go for the coffee to lolly and cooks or valentino for 20min. but this scenario works if you are the local, and you are not traveling especially to eat here. what would i recommend is the wild mushrooms on toast. really well cooked (always) and very tasty. works if you are the mushroom lover. i was also trying turkey burger. burger itself was quite weird in taste and consistency but well seasoned and for some reason i would order it again. skinny fries with smoked aioli isgreatbut way overpriced (5euro). tip - order scrambled eggs with toast and grilled tomato (or whatever from the menu that goes with eggs). the last time i've been there i've paid 5 euros for that combination, cheaper than anywhere : -dgreatdeal. also, no soy milk.

went here for brunch recently and despite it being a long wait (not ideal for your first meal of the day) the food was amazing. i had the smoked salmon eggs benedict which was cooked to perfection and they servedgreatcoffee too. nice location and medium prices.

this place is close to my work so always a nice spot for lunch! it's small enough so it could be wise to reserve a table if you've a big group!
herbstreet are famous for their wings which are unreal! i always go for them with their sweet potato wedges and it's a really good feed!greatlocation for a lunch date and a seat by the window is agreatspot for people watching in grand canal! also a load of heathy options on the menu too!

we always have agreattime here .. whether it's grabbing breakfast with a pint (days i'm not working ) or a super delicious brunch with a nice glass of verdejo .. awesome place for vegan lovers and vegetarian junkies! highly recommend the sunday brunch when the sun is out along with the kayaks in the canal!