The Winding Stair

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   Lydia

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined today

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   The ambiance, staff and menu were really fantastic, as was the fish plate we had to start but our medium rare steak was grey and over cooked and my husband has been quite unwell since eating the mussels. Suspect we just had bad luck on the day.

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   RoryO

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined today

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   The best of Irish food presented in a range of interesting and unpretentious dishes. A little more choice and one or two lower priced offering would be welcome. Attitude of staff refreshingly friendly and service excellent.

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   BrendanC

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

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   Outstanding service and Irish, as well as other types of food

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   Patricia

   Dublin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Great atmosphere. Irish food at it’s best. Nice selection of wine. Always a treat.

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   AdrianD

   Dublin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   God that waiter Pierce is the best ever. What a dish. Fnar fnar

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   Brian

   Dublin

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Good quality Irish cuisine. Excellent service. Never disappoints.

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   JNBK

   Dublin

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Clearly short-staffed, very crowded with just 2 staff to serve about 50 diners. Food quality not great. Soup served lukewarm. Overall: noisy, over-stretched setup with a drop in quality compared with previous experience here pre-pandemic

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   lindaH

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Super helpful and friendly staff and food was graat

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 May 2022

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   Top quality food in the middle of town. Superb wine list.

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    DeclanO

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2022

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    went on basis of review and weren't disappointed. Will be top of list for next Dublin visit

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    BRJBoston

    London

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2022

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    Fantastic. Delicious and creative with relaxed, attentive service. A comfortable atmosphere with terrific wine selection. We will definitely return!

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    Neddy

    Berkshire

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2022

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    The service was very friendly and the food was great too. We enjoyed the evening.

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    ClaireB

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2022

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    Excellent food, service, ambience and view of the halfpenny bridge!

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    LucyS

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2022

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    Very disappointed with the Winding Stair on this visit. I have been many times before and was sad to see the quality of the food diminished. I had the crisps, which were not very crispy, the black pudding hash and the boxty. The Boxty was particularly disappointing as it was dry and the dish lacked overall flavour. The restaurant was very noisy with a large group. The waitstaff were friendly, but seemed rushed and not overly attentive. We had guests here visiting from overseas and wanted to give them a taste of Ireland and sadly, this was a disappointing meal.

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    Colby

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2022

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    Never disappointed going here. Lovely rustic Irish food and such a lovely buzzy ambiance too.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2022

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    Delicious food. Wonderful environment and great service!

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    SenemG

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 May 2022

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    We felt sad the way we have been welcomed in the entrance by the lady. The request of changing plcaes on the second floor was seen a bit awkard by her. Hopefully the waiters again were amazing for both times we had been there.

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    Elpesote

    Columbus

    62 reviews

    3.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2022

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    booked a table at Winding Stair based on other reviews found on Trip Advisor. Restaurant is on the 2nd and third floors of an old bookshop. As the name implies, a winding staircase up to the restaurant. There supposedly is a lift but it was not working the night of our visit. Staff is friendly, and efficient. Restaurant has only beef and wine service, no liquor. That being said their wine list is impressive. I ordered Scotch Egg as a starter and it was delicious. Unfortunately my main course did not fair as well. Mussels and prawns in a white wine sauce. The majority of the mussels were not edible, either not open or not intact. I reported it to the server who confirmed the bad batch. They brought me a second batch which, though cooked better, were still small and many again not open. For a restaurant of their caliber I was very disappointed.

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    LSESL

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

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    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2022

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    Great place with great food!

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    LetTheGoodTimesRoll

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2022

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    I’m traveling and wanted a nice dinner. I was able to get an early table and was seated by the window. Staff were very nice and helpful. The food was excellent. The pot of Dingle crab was actually to die for. I probably should have gotten to appetizers, but I was determined to try some Irish beef that’s grass-fed, so went for the steak which did not disappoint. It was juicy and flavorful. I sadly didn’t have room for dessert, but they had a nice looking selection with dessert wine pairings.

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    Lolo

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    The food is outstanding and the servers are wonderful. Ambience cannot be replicated anywhere in Dublin. Our favourite place to dine in Dublin.

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    CiaraM

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    Great service and a good range of main courses to choose from.

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    PaulineT

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2022

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    I have always enjoyed eating here usually a real treat however on this occassion I was disappointed. The potato roastie was overcooked, the mussel and prawn main had 2 prawns and the cheese board was very disappointing a couple of carrs water biscuits and poor selection of cheese. Service was good

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2022

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    It was good nothing special, some what limited menu.

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    AxelD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    Steak was chewy Haddock - very good

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    Emsg

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    Food was excellent and the restaurant had a very nice atmosphere

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    jamesm

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    A slightly hurried experience but overall very enjoyable

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    Underwhelmed

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    Food was fine, but we were rushed out. When we brought this up, manager tried to blame us.

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    Coco

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2022

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    The was a lively atmosphere but not overbearing. We were seated beside a table of 6 but none of us found fault with the noise level from other quests. The staff are great, the best ones I have encountered since covid. The food is delicious and there were clean plates all around.

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    AdamB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2022

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    Food was excellent and service was really warm, all tied together with a great river view.

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    Peruanisch

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 April 2022

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    Lovely restaurant for couples’ dining. Energetic and polite staff. Nice views and traditional ambiance.

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    MrsPicky

    London

    23 reviews

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    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 28 April 2022

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    We visited on a Thursday evening and the restaurant was nicely busy. The menu is not extensive, but the quality of the food was superb. Great service, nice ambience and overall would highly recommend.

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    ClaireN

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 April 2022

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    Had such an amazing dinner here for my dad's birthday. Staff were very efficient and the ambience was great with a fabulous view of the Hapenny bridge. Had the mussels and can definitely say they were the best I've ever had. Non alcoholic cocktails were also delicious and good value. 10/10

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    JohnS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 April 2022

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    The Winding Stair is definitely worth visiting. The food was delicious and in good sized portions. My hand smoked haddock was the best smoked haddock I have ever eaten. The service was very friendly and attentive, the view of the River Liffey delightful, and the ambience warm and welcoming. I recommend it highly, and will return again.

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    PeggyR

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 April 2022

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    Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Winding Stair. The food was amazing, just as we thought it would be. Our waitress was fun and the service was great. We also loved the location overlooking the Ha’penny bridge. Ask for a table by the window. Perfect spot for our last night in Ireland!

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    RobL

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 April 2022

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    Excellent food and service and a really lovely location.

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    Winding

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

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    Beautiful food - tradition with a twist. Wonderful restaurant. Great staff.

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    5dollarshake

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

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    Attentive and friendly staff, beautiful food , decent portions served piping hot with a smile . Ginger and pear cake with Seasalt ice cream was the best dessert I've ever eaten . Any time I visit Dublin I pre book a table at The Winding Stair . Perfect food ambience and service .

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    ChristopherL

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 April 2022

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    Wonderful in every way. Thanks for a fabulous meal.

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    ChrisS

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2022

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    We felt very welcome. The service was friendly and efficient. The amount of food was generous- so I should not have had a snack as I was also having a main. The choice of wine in a glass was matched perfectly to the food.

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