The Purty Kitchen Monkstown

The Purty Kitchen (Dún Laoghaire) is a really lovely spot, great location, well maintained, and the soft sailor-style decor gives it a warm, coastal feel without being over the top.

Service was excellent from start to finish. Our server’s recommendation ended up being the highlight of the meal: the seafood chowder was genuinely one of the best I’ve had in a long time, rich, properly seafood-forward, and beautifully balanced. Food did take a little longer than I’d normally expect, but not to the point where it spoiled the experience.

Everything that arrived did so with style and tasted fantastic: kids’ burger, adult burger, seafood chowder, duo of beefs, plus the shrimp piri piri starter, properly satisfying and well put together. Desserts (apple and lemon curd tart, sticky toffee pudding) were the only letdown; they were fine, but didn’t match the standard set by the mains.

It’s a fairly big venue with plenty of seating, but I’d still recommend booking to avoid disappointment. Solid 4 stars, would absolutely return for that chowder alone.

Had one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time at The Purty Kitchen.

From the second we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, intimate and buzzing without ever feeling overdone. Candlelit tables, incredible energy, and food that genuinely delivered across every course.

We started with the Buffalo Chicken Wings and the braised short rib style pork ribs, both absolutely outstanding.

The wings were crispy, juicy and coated perfectly, while the ribs were sticky, tender and packed with deep flavour. Proper comfort food elevated to restaurant quality.

The mains were equally impressive. The Pan Roasted Monk fish was beautifully cooked with a rich sauce tied everything together perfectly. Every plate looked as good as it tasted.

Desserts absolutely sealed the deal. The sticky toffee pudding with ice cream was rich without being too heavy, and the Irish coffee based dessert cocktail was the perfect finish to the evening.

Massive shoutout to the management team, Ben, Hannah and Shyam, who made the entire night exceptional.

Service was attentive, relaxed and genuinely welcoming throughout.

Special mention to Ben for an excellent recommendation on the red wine selection, spot on pairing for the meal. And Shyam’s Irish Old Fashioned deserves its own review.

Easily one of the best cocktails I’ve had in Dublin, smooth, balanced and dangerously easy to drink.

The Purty Kitchen absolutely nails the balance between premium dining and relaxed hospitality.

Incredible food, top tier drinks, and a team that clearly cares about the experience they create.

Already looking forward to coming back.

Excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. Everything we ordered was impeccable, and the restaurant has such a warm, welcoming, family-friendly feel. We really enjoyed our meal and look forward to coming back.