Pearl Brasserie

We came here for a pre-Christmas meal and was not disappointed. I usually shy away from set holiday menus, but every course was well prepared, with the scallops being a particular highlight. Service was fantastic considering it was the holidays and we loved the unique layout of the space, which was huge in footprint but felt intimate with the connecting rooms.

Don't make the same mistake as us and not make a reservation, we got VERY lucky we were staying at a nice hotel next door that could get us in because HOLY COW. This might be one of my favorite meals of all my travels.

We were immediately seated and taken care of in a small cove. It was very secluded and quiet for a nice date night.

The service was on top of it, someone at the table every few minutes. It's definitely an experience.

They have some phenomenal wine options by the glass or bottle.

We started with the avocado ponzu which omg really set the stage, it had perfect flavors. My fiancé got the duck, which was so tender and flavorful and the pepper sauce (mousse?) was to die for. I got the potato dumplings on the vegetarian menu and they had chunks of perfectly cooked morels! The sauce and the flavors were so delicately paired and showed the no brainer of why this spot is recognized my Michelin. We also got the side of carrots and the aroncini, both super tasty.

It was a wonderful meal, definitely an experience. I was impressed with the prices, I expected much more expensive for a place of this type, but it's very fair and makes it attainable for almost anyone to splurge on a delicious meal.

1000000/10 probably one of the best restaurants I've eaten at, highly recommend.

This restaurant was recommended by my brother who was in Dublin last year.
I loved the adorable alcoves and private seating areas. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. I'm going back again. Twice in 3 days!

Great food and ambiance for an intimate dinner! The menu is on the smaller side but has many good options. The staff was all very friendly and nice. We split an app & dessert then each got our own entree. We left very satisfied!!

Dublin has many things to offer but we had no idea that we would hit this outstanding spot for a 3 course meal, after traveling for 10 hours. The location is charming because the restaurant is in the basement of the hotel historical Merrion. It reminds me of a cave with quaint, separate rooms for dining. The Staff are so sweet. We had 3 different servers and they ensured that our meal was exceeding our expectations, on multiple occasions. We ordered a goat cheese mousse as our appetizer. We had halibut and carrots as our meal. The chocolate eclair to top of our meal wasn't too sweet, which was to my liking. The gin, elderberry grapefruit cocktail was perfect too! The carrots and fish were so fresh! We didn't even make reservations and were able to be seated promptly, even though the restaurant was busy! Highly recommend this 5 star gem!

Go for the early bird. This place is very popular, gets crowded and noisy. The food is spectacular. The gazpacho shooter was just the right spiciness to titillate my palace. I was less fond of the amuse bouche, would have preferred a little more crunch. The bed of sprouts for the prawn appetizer was a dash too spicy for my taste but the dish is a great combination of umami, sweet (mango sauce), salty and spicy. The turbot entrée is superior, the fish cooked to perfection, both tender and moist, the sauce has just the right amount of piquant. The watermelon sorbet palate cleanser was sprinkled with speckles of freeze-dried raspberries that were just delightful. The Chablis was light and mild, a great pairing. I appreciated the range of desert wines to pair my crème brûlée served in a whimsical miniature gratin dish. And espresso is served in a dramatic presentation. Wait staff was caring and personable with me and with other - repeat customers. They are able to sustain a conversation. Nora is from Boston, Christophe is from Clermont Ferrand, keen observer. He has a long career ahead of him. Méline is very attentive to client needs. French, English, German, you can mix them to your heart's content. Cheers!

Went back in May, excellent experience. Extremely accommodating when we adjusted our party size, food/drinks were great, the whole staff was informed, friendly, and professional.

Pearl was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. Top 3, easily! As soon as I walked in, the host anticipated my name, which was a nice touch, as I had booked a reservation for 1. I opted for the surprise tasting menu and wine pairing. The duck soup was my absolute favorite thing I tried, but everything was phenomenal, with surprising delightful flavors. The courses were well timed - even though I had a late reservation and was the last patron in the restaurant, I never felt rushed by the staff. My server and the manager explained in detail the components of the dishes and how they were prepared. I want to return to Dublin just to come here again!

What a wonderful restaurant in a beautiful part of the city. I went with some work colleagues and we all loved our time. The service was lovely and food was delicious!

Very nice experience. Excellent service, attentive, quick professional but not overbearing. Had the Christmas menu, started with tuna tartare. Excellent as the accompaniments gave it a layered taste. Had the venison as a main, perfect, not at all gamey. Finished with a good cheese plate, three very different cheeses and a sublime truffle honey to have with the goat cheese. Very nice meal.