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What to order at Quinlan's Seafood Bar
- Must order
- Fish and chips with house-made tartare; the Quinlan family own the fishing boats and the quality shows.
- Editor tip
- Go at lunchtime on a weekday; evening queues are longer and the catch is the same.
CuisineSeafood
Price€€
NeighborhoodCity Centre
HoursMon-Wed 12:00-21:00, Thu 12:00-21:30, Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 13:00-21:00
Phone+353 21 241 8222
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Must order: Fish and chips with house-made tartare; the Quinlan family own the fishing boats and the quality shows.
Tip: Go at lunchtime on a weekday; evening queues are longer and the catch is the same.
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