About Dax
Tucked on Pembroke Street Upper, a quick hop from St Stephen's Green's eastern edge, Dax is a neighbourhood bistro championing gutsy French-Irish fusion. Since 2010, owners David and Kate have created a rustic haven with zinc bar, candlelit tables, and chalkboard menus celebrating offal, seafood, and foraged finds. It's the antidote to flashy spots, offering hearty plates in Dublin's Georgian quarter, pure St Stephen's Green soul food.
What to Expect
Dishes rotate daily: pork belly with lentils, hake with seaweed butter, or snail croquettes. Desserts like rum baba end sweetly. Beers from local microbreweries and affordable vins de pays keep it real. The vibe is cosy, with jazz and chatter; book for the back snug. Sustainable focus shines in every bite.
Insider Tips
Go Tuesdays for €25 two-course deal. No reservations midweek, first-come rules. Pair with a walk to the National Gallery nearby. Adventurous eaters love the offal specials; veggies get superb gratins. Dax's no-frills charm hides brilliant cooking, earning loyal fans among St Stephen's Green locals.
Dax delivers comforting excellence, a true hidden gem near the park.