QUICK-FIRE SUMMARY
Vibe Check
Michael’s vibe is vibrant and warm; like your uncle is having a party and he just so happens to have a wild wine selection.
Cost For Eats
€289 (5 people)
Cost For Booze
€118
Booze-Free Options?
Yes.
Vegetarian Options?
For a steak & fish restaurant, the vegetarian options were surprisingly good.
This spot is great for…
Dates, groups, catch ups. Michael’s is a place to be shared with others.
If you want to book a table head to…
Where you’ll find them
57 Deerpark Rd, Mount Merrion Or Callary, Dublin, A94 F761
Phone: (01) 278 0377
DISH THE DETAILS…
Michael’s of Mount Merrion is the creation of chef Gaz Smith, who took on the business (name and all) back when it was a deli-style counter. As the story goes, he was so broke at the time that he couldn’t afford to change the signage; so Michael’s it was – and Michael’s it remains.
Now one of three, Michael’s in Mount Merrion is the OG. As a former local in the area, I know this strip of shops as the “Top Shops”, and as far as I know, Michael’s was once a residential unit. So, you are literally sitting in someone’s old living room – and that is very much the vibe.
Yes, there are white tablecloths and a highly professional crew who clearly know their craft. But something about Michael’s makes you feel like you are in someone’s home. There is warmth, passion and just a suggestion of mischief…I’d love to be a fly on the wall at this team’s knock-off drinks.
THE FOOD
The menu is unapologetic in bringing you the best steak, fish and a barrel-load of wines to choose from. There are vegetarian options, but that is not where their passions lie. Michael’s are known for selecting the freshest and finest seafood and serving it up for their hungry patrons, and that is exactly what they do.
While they are known for their standards and quality, they do not take themselves too seriously and this is seen in the quirkiness of the dishes; pigs ears, surf ‘n’ turf, deep fried brie – it’s the finest of food without any of the notions.
Eat the brie.
Eat the pasta.
Eat the seafood.
Drink the wine.
And then, save room for dessert 🙌
THE ALPHABET DINNERS JOURNEY CONTINUES NEXT MONTH…
Next month we hit up something different with our selection for N…watch this space!
Cheers, crew! 🥂
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