Darwins restaurant offers contemporary international cuisine with an extensive menu catering for ‘carnivorous and vegetarian’ diners. Darwin’s prides itself on its certified Irish Angus beef and local produce.

• Certified Organic Beef & Lamb
• Organic Breads
• Fresh Seafood Daily
• Homemade Desserts
• Interesting Affordable Wines

Since opening five years ago Darwins restaurant has produced a dedicated following of fans who rave about the culinary delights on offer. A family run business, the theme of the restaurant is based on Charles Darwin's ‘origin of the species’ .  Darwin's own in house butchers supplies and sources all their certified Irish meats including Angus, game, poultry and genuine Dry aged beef.

Why not browse our menus, find out about the history of Darwins, or try out some of our recipes.

Opening Times

Dinner: Monday - Saturday, 5pm - Late 

Pre-Theatre Menu is served:
Monday & Tuesday ALL NIGHT
Wednesday - Friday, 5pm - 7pm,
Saturday from 5pm-6pm.

We are closed on Sundays and bank holidays. 

There is a 10% service charge on parties of 6 or more.

On the 25th of May 2010 Darwin's restaurant won the  BEST STEAK award through inDublin magazine in association with MenuPages.ie and voted for by you the public.

We would like to send a big thank you to all the customers who voted for us, and thank you for your continuing support as we strive to give you a unique dining experience.
Check out indublin.ie to see all the winners of the night.

Darwins unique in house butcher shop sources and supplies our supreme quality meats!

Darwins restaurant gladly supports the music of Mahoney

What the Critics Say

• "It is no surprise that this restaurant has earned a loyal following"
  Georgina Campbell's Ireland
  Ireland-Guide.com
• "As far as presentation goes these guys are outstanding"
  Aoileann Garavaglia
  Irish Independent
• "It has been possible to enjoy the most tender of t-bone for the past year in one of the newest and undeniably greatest restaurants in the capital"

  Wine Ireland

• "Even if the speciality is steak, the rest of the food is seriously ace"
  Lucinda O'Sullivan
  Food and Hospitality Critic
• "Book a table before it becomes impossibly fashionable", "5/5 for the food"
  Paulo Tullio
  TasteOfIreland.com
• "We were both bowled over by the magical collection of flavours"

  Ross Golden Bannon
  Sunday Business Post

Further Information

Group and party bookings welcome.  Set menus available on request.

We accept all major credit cards.
You can contact us by telephone, fax, or email.