6 Merrion Row, Dublin 2
August, 2006
www.rubiconrestaurant.net
This review relates to a visit in August of last year (2006) - sorry, but clearly I don't get out much ;) Now that there is a blog what a great excuse - I have to eat out more regularly.
My colleague Kathryn and I took our marketing trainer Antony Brewerton, Subject Team Leader, Oxford Brookes University, out to dinner as a courtesy for his training exchange. A balmy summer night led us to a chic restaurant on Merrion Row in Dublin 2. It’s the kind of place you might walk by but something about the open exterior with large glass windows might catch your attention - so you stop and take a closer look. What’s on offer at this restaurant is a laid back atmosphere in a central location.
Walnut-coloured tables surrounded by fresh orange-lit flowers gave a warm welcoming feel to the place. The evening menu presented a good selection of starters particularly appealing to those of a seafood persuasion (not me). Two of the group cautiously opted for the ‘soup of the day’ and I went for the slightly more adventurous smoked chicken salad. Service was warm and friendly and the starters were washed down with a crisp white pinot grigio chosen by Antony. Antony, being vegetarian, chose the risotto which came with a generous helping of rocket salad, much to his delight. Kathryn chose the milk-fed rack of lamb and I went for the steak. Portions were just right and the three of us polished off each dish with gusto, just leaving enough room for a tasty desert. 2 lemon tarts and a fruit salad with mango ice cream were served up, followed by conversation and coffee.
The Rubicon is moderately priced, comfortable for a group or a couple, and the food is highly recommended.
August, 2006
www.rubiconrestaurant.net
This review relates to a visit in August of last year (2006) - sorry, but clearly I don't get out much ;) Now that there is a blog what a great excuse - I have to eat out more regularly.
My colleague Kathryn and I took our marketing trainer Antony Brewerton, Subject Team Leader, Oxford Brookes University, out to dinner as a courtesy for his training exchange. A balmy summer night led us to a chic restaurant on Merrion Row in Dublin 2. It’s the kind of place you might walk by but something about the open exterior with large glass windows might catch your attention - so you stop and take a closer look. What’s on offer at this restaurant is a laid back atmosphere in a central location.
Walnut-coloured tables surrounded by fresh orange-lit flowers gave a warm welcoming feel to the place. The evening menu presented a good selection of starters particularly appealing to those of a seafood persuasion (not me). Two of the group cautiously opted for the ‘soup of the day’ and I went for the slightly more adventurous smoked chicken salad. Service was warm and friendly and the starters were washed down with a crisp white pinot grigio chosen by Antony. Antony, being vegetarian, chose the risotto which came with a generous helping of rocket salad, much to his delight. Kathryn chose the milk-fed rack of lamb and I went for the steak. Portions were just right and the three of us polished off each dish with gusto, just leaving enough room for a tasty desert. 2 lemon tarts and a fruit salad with mango ice cream were served up, followed by conversation and coffee.
The Rubicon is moderately priced, comfortable for a group or a couple, and the food is highly recommended.
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