Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill

Sunday night in Dublin after a long day of sightseeing – Trinity College, The Book of Kells, choral mass at Christchurch Cathedral, etc.. We were craving seafood, but didn’t feel like wandering around randomly in Temple Bar on an empty stomach. Our hotel secured reservations for us at Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill http://www.bentleysdublin.com next to St. Stephens Green. Beautiful restaurant, friendly staff. We had our seafood – oysters, mussels and hake. I wish I could remember the preparations, but we were tired and somewhat awash in wine that night. The menu changes, just remember French-style cuisine made with Irish ingredients.  Expect a fat bill and expect interesting tastes. They shuck oysters at the bar and the smell of the sea washes over the nearby tables.

Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill

22 St Stephens Green, Dublin, Ireland

Tel:(+353) 1 638 3939

http://www.bentleysdublin.com

Brú na Bóinne Visitors Center – Newgrange

IRELAND – Brú na Bóinne Visitors Center

Newgrange

See Newgrange then enjoy lunch afterward at the Brú na Bóinne Visitors Center.  We landed in Dublin around 9AM and stopped by Newgrange in route to Athlone. I was pleasantly surprised by the visitor’s center cafeteria – modern & clean with a mouthwatering selection of dishes  made with seasonal fresh ingredients.  We feasted on spring onion quiche and berry torts while sipping strong Irish tea to fight off  the jet lag.

Brú na Bóinne Visitors Center

Address: Donore, Co. Meath.
Telephone No: +353 41 988 0300.
Fax No: +353 41 982 3071.
Email: brunaboinne@opw.ie

http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/MidlandsEastCoast/BrunaBoinneVisitorCentreNewgrangeandKnowth/