We had a few glasses of prosecco in Aine's first, before wandering down to the restaurant on Saturday night. We were seated in a booth just inside the entrance. Not my favourite location in a restaurant but it was still warm and cosy, and I do like a booth...
Our first waiter left a bit to be desired. We ordered a bottle of wine and he had to come back to ask us again what we had ordered. When you are trying out a new restaurant, this sort of start doesn't fill you with confidence. Thankfully he was replaced by another waiter, who was much more on the ball.
The menu is varied in price, the fillet steak is pretty expensive at €29 but at the same time, the fish and chips ('fish and fries') option was around the €18 mark, so much more affordable.
Rory had the scallops to start and the duck for mains. I tried the scallops they were cooked perfectly with a lovely light sauce to the side. The duck was again beautifully cooked.
Aine had the gambas and Seapoint burger, while I had the gambas and fish and fries. The gambas were seriously tasty, and Aine really enjoyed her burger. Both our mains came with chips, which were served in a little bucket and very crispy - exactly what you want in a chip!! My fish was lemon sole, in a very light batter. I really liked the portion amounts as well, not too much but not too little! We decided to share a dessert so we went for the crème brulee. Well I went for the crème brulee and Rory and Aine agreed...
With a bottle of Argentinian Malbec and coffees, the bill came to around €150. Good value methinks. We liked the place so much we have decided to make it a regular monthly night out! Well recommended.
http://www.seapointrestaurant.ie/
4 The Crescent, Monkstown, Co. Dublin
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