Fayrouz Restaurant
Merchants Quay C, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Fayrouz Restaurant is a practical Dublin 8 option for an easy evening rather than a high-ceremony booking. Choose it when Cork Street convenience and casual repeat-visit potential matter; cross-shop Spitalfields for a clearer traditional-cuisine brief or Variety Jones for a higher-budget modern meal.
About Fayrouz Restaurant
Fayrouz Restaurant is a Dublin venue with evening hours and a casual dress code. The schedule is simple to plan around: closed Monday; open Tuesday to Thursday from 5–10 PM; Friday and Saturday from 4–11 PM; and Sunday from 4–10 PM. Beyond those basics, specific details such as cuisine, pricing, menu format, booking policy, service style, facilities should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before you plan around them.
A casual Dublin choice with evening hours
This guide is narrower in scope: it places Fayrouz Restaurant in Dublin, notes a casual dress code, shows that it operates in the evening from Tuesday through Sunday.
Plan a first visit with those limits in mind. If timing is the main issue, the 4 PM opening on Friday, Saturday, Sunday may be useful, while Tuesday through Thursday service begins at 5 PM. For anything more specific, reservations, group suitability, accessibility, the current menu, or other visit details, check with the venue directly.
Who should book, who should cross-shop
Consider Fayrouz Restaurant if you want a casual Dublin evening option and its opening hours fit your plans. Cross-shop if the decision depends on a defined cuisine, published pricing, a particular menu style, or confirmed recognition. Other venues to compare include Spitalfields and Variety Jones.
For broader planning, use our full Dublin restaurants guide rather than forcing this booking to carry every occasion. If the night needs drinks before or after, our full Dublin bars guide is the better companion; if visitors are building a full trip around the meal, our full Dublin hotels guide keeps the logistics tighter.
Planning details
- Location
- 117 Cork St, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8, D08 ER24, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- fayrouzrestaurant.com
- Phone
- +35315560404
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fayrouz sits quietly within the fabric of Dublin 8, operating as a community-minded neighbourhood restaurant rather than a showpiece. The writing frames the address at 117 Cork Street as intrinsic to the place—dense, residential and rooted in local rhythms—which gives Fayrouz a relaxed, charming personality. It belongs to the growing mid-market tier of spots that prioritise honest, familiar cooking and community over destination-level theatrics. That context reinforces an intimate, approachable atmosphere where straightforward Middle Eastern flavours and communal dining feel at home in an unpretentious setting.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot best suited to informal meals with company. The profile places Fayrouz within the mid-market, community-anchored cohort of Dublin restaurants, so it naturally works for casual hangouts, family dinners and group meals where sharing is part of the experience. Its location in a denser, residential part of the city means people come from nearby rather than as a special-occasion pilgrimage, making it a dependable choice for everyday dining and relaxed evenings out with friends or relatives.
Ordering Tips
The menu centers on classic Middle Eastern fare—lean into the signature items listed for a representative meal. Expect staples like Chicken Shawarma and Lamb Shawarma, a Mixed Grill for variety and the Fayrouz Mezza for sharing; a Fattoush Salad offers a fresher counterpoint. The writing emphasizes the restaurant’s neighbourhood role and communal dining energy, so plan to order a selection of plates to share rather than single formal courses. Keep expectations aligned with a mid-market, community restaurant rather than a tasting‑menu experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with stone arches, decorative mosaic ceiling, and Arabic lighting creating an authentic Middle Eastern atmosphere that transports diners to Beirut.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Chicken Shawarma
- Lamb Shawarma
- Mixed Grill
- Fayrouz Mezza
- Fattoush Salad
Planning details
Location
117 Cork St, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8, D08 ER24, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
If Fayrouz Restaurant is not the right fit, start with Spitalfields for a defined traditional-cuisine meal at €€. For a bigger-budget modern dinner, Variety Jones is the clearer splurge.
Restaurant context
Fayrouz Restaurant is the easier, lower-commitment pick if the priority is a relaxed Dublin 8 dinner and a booking that should not require the same planning as a destination tasting menu. Variety Jones sits at the other end of the decision: modern cuisine, €€€€, and a stronger special-occasion signal, but with a higher spend and more pressure to plan ahead.
Spitalfields is the cleaner cross-shop for diners who want a defined traditional-cuisine format at €€. It is a safer recommendation when the group wants a recognisable Irish restaurant brief rather than a casual Cork Street choice. Fayrouz works better when value is about flexibility and access, not published accolades or a formal format.
Panda Restaurant Sushi and Burger, Proof Trattoria, La Cosa Nostra are better used as cuisine-led alternatives when the group already knows what style it wants. Pick Fayrouz when the location is the anchor; pick the peers when the category is doing more of the decision-making.
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Compare Fayrouz Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayrouz Restaurant | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Panda Restaurant Sushi and Burger | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Spitalfields | Dublin | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | 2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Proof Trattoria | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| La Cosa Nostra | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Variety Jones | Dublin | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fayrouz Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It may suit a casual evening in Dublin if the hours fit your plans. For a more formal occasion, confirm the current menu, reservation options, service details directly before relying on it for a special event.
What are alternatives to Fayrouz Restaurant in Dublin?
Other venues to compare include Variety Jones, Proof Trattoria, Spitalfields, La Cosa Nostra, Panda Restaurant Sushi and Burger. Choose based on the occasion, availability, the current details each venue confirms directly.
