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    Octopussy's Seafood Tapas Bar

    875 Reviews
    #3 of 32 Restaurants in Howth
    €€ - €€€Seafood, Mediterranean, European
    7-8 West Pier, Howth Dublin, Ireland
    +353 1 839 0822
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    Overview
    4.5
    875 reviews
    • Excellent64%
    • Very good24%
    • Average7%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible2%
    Travellers talk about
    “tapas” (73 reviews)
    “chorizo” (39 reviews)
    “shellfish platter” (9 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    €€ - €€€
    RATINGS
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    LOCATION
    7-8 West Pier, Howth Dublin, Ireland
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    1 - 10 of 597 reviews

    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Best seafood !!

    Absolutely fantastic. Love this place. Best seafood !!! Been here a good few times while visiting Howth and it never disappoints.

    Thank BailyMur
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Good food, bad first impression...

    We walked into the restaurant, and asked to put our names on a list for a table... The lady at the door took it upon herself to lecture us about their policy to not accept reservations (we didn't want a reservation). We said we were...More

    Thank Sukoto
    jaco c, Manager at Octopussy's Seafood Tapas Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Apologies about this. If you could send me an email on jacolewaco@hotmail.com wewill tey and sort this out.

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Delicious seafood in a beautiful setting

    I have never been disappointed with the food here. The pata bravas are delicious. We would usually choose 3 to four small plates between 3 of us. It's a small intimate restaurant and you may end up sharing a table as it is always busy.

    Thank Isobel M
    jaco c, Manager at Octopussy's Seafood Tapas Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you so much for your continued custom. You are loved and appreciated.....see you soon

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Superb Seafood Lunch

    We stumbled upon this spot and it was a highlight of our day in Howth. Terrific staff and the food was exceptional. The best prawns and muscles we have had in a long time. The Irish sofa bread dipped the the muscles broth was awesome....More

    Thank Chris P
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    If you love seafood, you must go!

    Yes it is small. Yes you may wait 30 minutes to get a seat. It’s worth it. If you want to eat a scallop or calamari that was alive that morning and cooked to perfection, this is the place. Service is friendly, and you may...More

    Thank 512geraldd
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent

    This is a small but truly excellent seafood restaurant. I tried the Octopus and mixed platter. Both very good. If I s fortunate enough to be in the area, I would return.

    Thank austinboy
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Tasty tapas!

    On recommendation we tried this restaurant. It didn't disappoint! We ordered chicken wings, chorizo patatas, patatas bravas, Dublin bay prawns and prawns pil pil. It was a good price and good portions. Staff were lovely and a nice setting. I have already recommended this place...More

    Thank Bevin M
    jaco c, Manager at Octopussy's Seafood Tapas Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you 🙏🏼

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    007 would eat here!

    I have eaten here several times over the past few years and never been disappointed. It looks like a shack and yes it's small inside so probably best to book in advance as always busy..at least anytime I visited. Seafood tapas is the main attraction...More

    Thank anndonoghue
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Never again

    When in Howth, we were looking forward to eat some good fish. As this place is really well rated on TripAdvisor and overall I heard great feedback from different people I thought this was worth a try.. We ordered paella, mixed seafood platter and salmon...More

    Thank Sunfoodsea
    Reviewed 11 July 2018 via mobile
    Incedibile fish!!

    Very nice place and nice prices. Kindness is their priority!! The seafood is very fresh! Buyed from the next door seafood shop! RECOMMENDED!!!

    Thank Lorenzo L
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi
    Good for
    View, Romantic, Local cuisine, Kids, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    12:30 - 21:00
    Monday
    12:30 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    12:30 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    12:30 - 21:00
    Thursday
    12:30 - 21:00
    Friday
    12:30 - 22:00
    Saturday
    12:30 - 22:00
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 7-8 West Pier, Howth Dublin, Ireland
    • Location: Europe  >  Ireland  >  Province of Leinster  >  County Dublin  >  Howth
    • Phone Number: +353 1 839 0822
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