Modest glass of wine €9.75......needless to say “never again”More, This is me and my partner, Lucia, in beautiful Howth, heading to your restaurant looking forward to eating fresh fish. Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor. Had a really lovely meal outdoor on a Saturday night. So a carafe of wine it is! This is a shocking way to treat customers. , I couldn't believe how busy they were even on a week day, do book in advance ! Lucia was waiting outside due to a COVID situation. This was ridiculous suggestion given that there was a free table well way from us then they were initially seated. The chef really had pride in his presentation, see the pictures below. The staff...were so chatty, nice and made us feel very safe. If a restaurant can't cook fish and chips right (at a cost €18!!) more. Average service. “The Oar House is just one of many fish restaurants in the North Dublin fishing village of Howth but it is certainly one of the best in terms of quality of food, atmosphere and value whether one is visiting for lunch or for evening dinner” I don’t want to torture that saying but it can well be adopted for restaurants and children. They never brought my cousin's prawns, either. The young man on duty shrugged his shoulders in what I can only describe as a "what I do about it" gesture, while the waitress offered to ask the people at the next table to move. We were there earlier this week for lunch. The oar house does not take reservations for large or small parties, we are a “first come - first serve” restaurant. I opted for the oysters followed by the salmon, and they were both delicious. The food although good was forgettable but the unpleasant attitude of two lady waitresses wasn’t. The Oar House is just minutes from downtown Pensacola on scenic Bayou Chico, overlooking Bahia Mar Marina. distance they have between tables. The Oar House has been serving locals and tourists alike for the best part of a decade. I am letting you aware of this situation that was awkward, uncomfortable, and according to circumstances, unacceptable. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. I'm so glad we came here! It is disgraceful to treat...the little ones as an inconvenience, as creatures that are in the way. When the fish and chips arrived (after informing our totally disinterested waiter that we were going to leave given the unacceptable delay) they were awful. Get quick answers from The Oar House Restaurant staff and past visitors. We were there earlier this week for lunch. We were welcomed by fake smiles that turned into eye rolls when the buggy appeared, even though it folded quite neatly and wasn’t in anybody’s way. 2 variations of mussels with fresh bread. )for Dinner Menu €40 for two people (approx. My wife had sea bream and it was fantastic - full of flavour and extremely well presented which was true of all of our dishes. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Do the Howth Seafood Shuffle when you book 3 eateries for 3 different tapas dishes and 3 drinks of your choice. A bowl of lettuce with a sliver of goats cheese....a avocado salad was another bowl of lettuce and avocado sliced on...the bacon slicer. )for Lunch Menu. I suggest you take up work in a different sort of “oar house”. The same four tables were still empty. Rounded off with an Irish coffee, we have had the most lovely impromptu meal. I hesitate to say "batter" because there was none of the usual heaviness you associate with batter. They were totally overcooked. Seafood chowder was good. I opted for the oysters followed by the salmon, and they were both delicious. Local cuisine, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Business meetings. No needs to say more..More, Lovely setting on the west pier close to Dublin and the village of Howth. My wife had sea bream and it was fantastic - full of flavour and extremely well presented which was true of all of our dishes. Cost €75 for two people (approx. Sounds scary and weird but it was so delicious! If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Fish was dry and certainly not fresh and the chips were like rocks. Simply wow. I am letting you aware of this situation that was awkward, uncomfortable, and according to circumstances, unacceptable. We complained to the waiting staff not only about the wait but also about the...distance they have between tables. See all photos from Megan K. for The Oar House, Loving Howth, and loving The Oar House.!! more. We spotted several free...tables in your restaurant so I got inside to ask a table for two. We will never go to this place again and I would advise others to stay away. A couple of locals told us about this place. Fish was dry and certainly not fresh and the chips were like rocks. My daughter is a massive fan as well from this lovely place so are my parents who are asking always to go there when they are coming...over. A waiter of a restaurant spoke to a colleague who politely refused me saying "There is no place available, unfortunately." Well worth a visit for families or for a more casual date / dining night.More, Dropped in with no booking after having a lovely hike around the cliffs of Howth. Upper Deck. I really hope you will consider educating your staff about better practices.More, For celebrations, hanging out with friends and family, just enjoying the nicest fish and chips I ever had. I believe that next to good food, you want your guests to feel comfortable and welcomed so they can spread good reviews and come back. We were welcomed by fake smiles that turned into eye rolls when the buggy appeared, even though it folded quite neatly and wasn’t in anybody’s way. Why they couldn't have seated them there is beyond me. Are you sure you want to delete this question? We were there for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon after a stroll around the pier, and it was full of tourists. Ireland seem to be very good about Gluten free and Vegan. If you want fish and chips go to a much better take away on the main road - half the price and ten times better. I suggest you take up work in a different sort of “oar house”. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Very small portion. Local cuisine, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Special occasions, Romantic, Large groups, Business meetings. Quite a good playlist when you are in the car on a journey but a little pub like for a seafood restaurant.