Locks

Unfortunately not the experience I had expected. The food was presented beautifully but the taste was quite disappointing. Seabass is served in a way that tries to preserve the taste of the fish (which is great) but the sauce was not giving any balance and the use of herbs amplified the strong smell of the fish which was not pleasant at all. Potatoes that were served along the lamb sirloin were covered in oil which ruined the flavor. The lamb sirloin was decent but given the pricing and the how the restaurant is presented I had much higher expectations. Staff was kind and I appreciated them asking for feedback given we didn’t finish most the food we got served. Hopefully they will listen!

Locks is a shining star in Dublin's culinary scene, offering a sublime Irish dining experience. The menu showcases innovative takes on traditional Irish cuisine, using locally-sourced ingredients to create dishes that are both familiar and excitingly new. Each plate is a work of art, bursting with flavors that celebrate Ireland's rich culinary heritage. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, striking a perfect balance between elegant and cozy. What truly sets Locks apart is the incredibly friendly service - the staff's genuine warmth and attention to detail make you feel right at home. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Locks provides an unforgettable taste of modern Irish gastronomy. A must-visit for food lovers in Dublin!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Prior to visiting Locks, I was really looking forward to indulging in fine seasonal Irish food with some friends I brought along! However, my recent visit left me with a mixed impression. While the menu offered unique options and seasonal items and looked beautiful, the food arrived tepid & under-seasoned, falling short of expectations of warmth & depth of flavour.

Lastly, while the ambiance was pleasant, I was anticipating a level of hospitality and warmth that extended beyond mere formality by staff members.

Although this surprised me for such an establishment, I’m hopeful that Locks can use the experience as an opportunity for growth with their commitment to natural and seasonal flavours.

Such a beautiful location it was a shame we didn’t enjoy our meal. It was a set menu of €49 which is fine but think it would be great to have a choice of 2 courses instead of having all 3 - The cheese was an additional €8 which I’m not sure why as there is no prep needed and bread was an additional €5.
The food all looked beautiful but not to our taste. Crab starter was cold dressed crab with warm bisque and the potatoes for the main dish of pork just were soggy and felt old.
Dessert was great!
Would be lovely to see a more approachable menu - we both struggled to pick anything off the menu which is rare for us. Overall there was a lot of staff on for a small number of guests and our glasses were constantly empty and the food looked beautiful but just odd flavour and texture combination. Left very dissatisfied.

Nice experience here that we had Xmas dinner at Locks. The beef tartare was great! And the dessert was tasty, fresh in mouth not too sweet. Impressed by the side dishes. Service is warm and friendly. Very good.

Awesome dinner! Every was great. Yellowtail, venison pie, guiness ice cream with caramel. Service was great. the place was pretty. Pixe fix made it very easy for a big party and lots of sides that come with the meal. Will definitely go back! Menu always changing.

This is a hidden gem. The food was genuinely outstanding. We got 3 starters and the steak as a main. Absolutely blown away by the skill.

Service was friendly and really well paced.

Love this place