Top Best French Restaurants in Bray

"The Greenhouse is heralding a new wave of fine dining in Dublin having opened its doors just a year ago. under the management of massively successful chef/restaurateur Eamonn O'Reilly. The goal of this place is to offer you a 'memorable dining experience' and the lavish menus and settings help to create a lasting impression."

"Mikael Viljanen is a Finnish-born chef who’s called Dublin home for 20 years and has been manning the pass at The Greenhouse since 2012. Lauded for his precise, clean culinary wizardry, his restaurant was elevated from one to two Michelin star status in 2019 and remains one of the best places to eat in Dublin."

"Located in a period property in the heart of Georgian Dublin, Dax Restaurant exudes French style, professional service and exemplary cuisine. One of Dublin’s finest dining experiences, the menus are seasonal and the wine list runs from house to rare vintage Grand Crus."

"Welcome to Dax Restaurant, one of the best fine dining restaurants in Dublin city center offering modern Irish-French cuisine for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Smart CasualPhone: +353 1 676 1494"

"An elegant French restaurant nestled in the trendiest area of Dublin’s city centre, La Maison will make you feel like you’re in Paris with the vintage French posters and a beautiful heated outdoor seating area. For a romantic experience, share their signature dish - ‘la côte de Boeuf’ (Rib of Irish beef) for two people, served with chunky chips and green salad. The ultimate romantic dessert in La Maison is the ‘tarte tartin’ (caramelised apple tart), which is also made to share between two people..."

"This dining room inspired by an old European architectural style makes visitors feel like they have just stepped back in time, and the classic French dishes perfect the atmosphere. The restaurant is elegant and peaceful, with fantastic Parisian artwork lining the walls. La Maison is the latest of Breton chef Olivier Quenet’s famous restaurants, serving a selection of French dishes such as huitre(oysters), traditionnel Coq au vin and Filet de Chevreuil (Venison fillet)."

"Whether you are travelling to Dublin for a romantic getaway or want to surprise your significant other with a romantic dinner, we came up with a list of our favourite intimate and delicious restaurants. Dublin is a very cosmopolitan city and has a wide range when it comes to dining options. As the proverb says, “food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate”: This is why we gathered various options that will suit all budgets and preferences."

"It’s not hard to spot L'Gueuleton from a distance thanks to its signature striped awnings out the front. Once inside you’ll find a cosy convivial atmosphere, where menus are presented to you on communal blackboards for an authentic French feel. Dishes are split up into ‘petit plats’ and ‘grand plats’ with the former featuring things like steak tartare and moules mariniere, while the more substantial offering includes steak frites, seafood and plates of pasta."

"You can sit outside nursing a glass of wine in the sun and watching the hustle and bustle of Fade Street or tuck yourself away from the madness inside. The venue is huge with a homely, rustic feel to it - tables are lit by candle and 70s music played across the room. The food is surprisingly good, all with a French twist so if you're a fan of foie gras and onion soup this is the place for you."

"Housed in what looks like an old-fashioned butcher’s window, L’Gueuleton has the feel of up-style, comfortable French dining. With red brick walls, blackboard menus and dark, wooden furniture, there is a romantic atmosphere. The building and atmosphere exude rustic charm with industrial beams and copper ceiling."

"Plumping for a distinctly ‘more is more’ approached, this nick knack filled basement space is home to over 350 wines (with 40 of them available by the glass) and serves up a classic menu of French favourites. Moules, pates, escargot and more grace the starters section while mains are split into light meals – with the likes of cheese, charcuterie or seafood platters – and main courses which hero signature serves like duck confit or lamb Bordelaise. This is some seriously robust cooking."

"La Cave Wine Bar is undoubtedly one of Dublin's quirkiest places to eat and drink in the city centre. Housing a wide range of bottles from across the globe, it perfectly pairs its signature sips with French-inspired cuisine befitting its vintage pink and red interiors."

"Undoubtedly one of Dublin's quirkiest restaurants, La Cave Wine Bar is a hidden haunt that houses over 350 wine bottles. Against a backdrop of lush red tones, you'll be able to make a dent in the extensive collection while expiring their menu of French-inspired dishes."

"Located just outside of Dublin Castle, set back from the hustle and bustle of Dame Street, Chez Max is a traditional French caf� serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a charming little garden that will transport you to Paris on a sunny day. Expect typical French caf� fare: tartines, rich salads, moules frites and beef bourguignon amongst charcuterie and cheese platters. The early-bird menu is the star here - two courses for �19 for rich and filling food in lovely surroundings."

"A pleasant and informal bistro, Chez Max recreates the experience of a traditional Parisian café. There is a charming, intimate back garden with plants climbing the walls and shade cast by the building. All of the outdoor furniture is chic and comfortable, with white thatched chairs and small, round white marble tables."

"Here you'll find some of the most delicious meals you will ever taste. You can also watch the human traffic ducking in and out of Dublin Castle, which is a nice bonus. Portions are huge, food is hearty and the atmosphere is perfect."

"This place makes you feel like you're chilling in some Parisian café, with amazing posters all over the walls and staff so French they just walked off the Champs-Elysées."

"For hearty portions and low prices, you can’t beat this casual restaurant which specialises in big, bold French flavours (although it must be noted that this is a less authentic French experience when compared to other options our list). Le Bon Crubeen has the added benefit of being close to the Abbey Theatre, so makes the perfect pre-show spot to enjoy a bite to eat. While the atmosphere might be casual, that doesn’t mean there isn’t finesse here."

"Le Bon Crubeen on Talbot Street has one of the best-value menus in Dublin, considering the incredible standard of their food. Nicely decorated, we would definitely recommend this place to anyone who appreciates good food. REVIEW: An Anti-Trendy Haven Where The Plates Are Big And The Prices Are Small"

"We temporarily forgot about our love for Italian gelato when we ate this cone topped with delectable Irish ice cream. Open in Western Ireland since 2000, Murphy’s Ice Cream now has shops in Dublin, Killarney and Galway in addition to its Dingle home. Despite this growth, the Irish ice cream shop continues to churn authentic Irish ice cream using locally sourced Irish ingredients including milk from Kerry cows, a breed only found in Ireland."

"Suggesting an ice-cream on a damp Dublin day might not sound like the best idea, but do sample Murphy’s ice-creams as you saunter along Wicklow Street in the city centre. This is serious stuff: the brand originates in Dingle, County Kerry, and it’s made of Kerry cream. Try the delicious sorbets, which change with the season – blackcurrant in high summer, for example, and cranberry in winter."

"Average Rating - 4.6Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - Dublin City NorthAverage price - £££Review - the brown bread ice-cream was delicious. Got it for work & no one had really heard of it before & they were all raving about it after!. View Murphys Ice Cream Menu"

"While you’ll have to plan your tour around when the Dail and Seanad are not in session, it’s well worth taking a trip over to Leinster House, one of Dublin’s most historic buildings, before departing from Merrion Square. While it’s the current seat of the Oireachtas, the Irish national parliament, the building with its two facades was originally built as the Dublin city residence of the Duke of Leinster in 1745 and is reputed to be modelled on the White House in Washington, DC. Tours of Leinster House have to be pre-arranged in advance and usually at their busiest in the afternoon so try to book one in the morning for a chance at a smaller group if you would like more opportunities to ask your burning history questions."

"Originally designed by Richard Castle, and built in 1745, Leinster House has been the seat of the Irish Parliament since 1922. Built in a Georgian style, the building has undergone regular renovations since Victorian times, with a notable extension built in the 1960s to house parliamentarian offices. The design, following the plan of a Palladian country house with a double height hall and picture gallery, influenced the White House in Washington DC, in particular with a projecting bow on the north side."

"St. Teresa’s Church in Dublin is a quaint church for the worshippers of Christianity. Located in Clarendon Street, this church has been serving the people of Dublin for over two centuries. Considered to be the busiest church in the whole of Dublin, this church is a haven of serenity amidst the bustling designer showrooms and market."

"Situated between Grafton Street and Clarendon Street, St. Teresa’s Church is a haven of peace amidst the bustle of Dublin’s city centre."

"This Arts Centre in Dundrum has a range of events and programmes, but in particular they have a great programme for children. In July they also run performance summer camps."

"The last item on our list is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of modern architecture in the city. The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre was designed by Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind in 2010, and its contemporary, angular style ties in perfectly with its home in the ultra modern Grand Canal area. The design ties into its theatrical theme with a striking composition of a ‘red carpet’ with bright resin-glass paving extending from the theatre, covered with distinctive red glowing angled light sticks."

"Designed by Studio Libeskind in 2010, the Grand Canal Square formed an important milestone for the redevelopment of the Dublin Docklands area. The 2000-seat theater is based on the concept of stages: the stage of the theater, the stage of the piazza, the stage of the multiple lever lobby above the piazza."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Kanakari used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Bord Gais Energy Theatre is a performing arts venue located in the Docklands. It is the city’s biggest fixed-seat theater and was designed by Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind for the Dublin Docklands Development Authority."

"Banyi will provide you with a night of Japanese craft and cuisine. Located on Abbey Street they serve up handmade sushi, fresh sashimi and a wide range of traditional Japanese dishes. If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, try their sushi masterclass and tasting menu."

"At Banyi Japanese Dining, the rolls are amazing and the atmosphere is, too. Dinner reservations are advised, especially if you are planning to come here during the weekend. You can make a reservation by calling the restaurant."

"If there's one restaurant we could eat at every single day of our lives, it's Banyi. The food is incredible and the staff is really lovely. It is hands down one of our favourite Japanese restaurants in Dublin."