Mad Egg
Saint Kevin'S, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Mad Egg is a practical Camden Street pick for an easy casual meal, especially when convenience matters more than ceremony. It is better for relaxed dates, solo dining, and group catch-ups than for a formal celebration; cross-shop Delahunt or Mister S if the occasion needs a more polished Dublin dinner.
About Mad Egg
For a casual meal in Dublin, Mad Egg is a direct pick when the priority is an informal visit rather than a more formal dining occasion. It is a Dublin venue with a casual dress code and daily hours beginning at 12 PM.
With no price tier, chef credit, awards, menu details, or tasting structure to lean on, this is best approached as a practical option for a relaxed meal. Readers planning a broader comparison can look at Delahunt; those considering other Dublin dining can also look at Mister S.
Pick this for an easy Dublin meal, not a formal occasion
Mad Egg makes the clearest sense when a casual setting matters. The dress code is casual, and the opening hours run daily from 12 PM, with later closing times on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday than on the other days of the week.
For planning, treat it as a relaxed Dublin option rather than a slow special-occasion meal. If the event needs a comparison point, Hang Dai Chinese or Delahunt may be worth checking alongside it. If the goal is another Dublin option to consider, Camden Rotisserie is a natural name to include in the search.
Where it fits in a Dublin day
Mad Egg is best used as part of a wider Dublin plan. Pair it with the city guides if the meal is one stop in a weekend: Our full Dublin restaurants guide, Our full Dublin hotels guide, Our full Dublin bars guide, Our full Dublin wineries guide, and Our full Dublin experiences guide.
For diners building a broader itinerary, compare Mad Egg on the details that matter: it is in Dublin, has a casual dress code, and publishes daily hours from 12 PM. Other Dublin dining rooms may suit different plans, while Mad Egg fits a simpler casual brief.
The verdict: consider Mad Egg when the brief is easy and casual in Dublin.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–9:15 PM · Tuesday: 12–9:15 PM
- Location
- 2 & 3 Charlotte Way, Camden Pl, Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, 2, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- madegg.ie
- Phone
- +35319123492
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mad Egg presents itself as a no-frills, neighbourhood fried-chicken specialist that emphasizes consistency over ceremony. The tone is casual and approachable: the restaurant sits on Camden Street among long-standing independents and attracts a regular local crowd that values disciplined execution. Rather than flashy technique or broad menus, Mad Egg stakes its reputation on getting batter, seasoning, and frying spot-on: an ethos that feels unpretentious but exacting. The overall impression is of a dependable, convivial spot where the food is the star and the atmosphere supports repeat visits from locals and visitors seeking honest, well-executed comfort food.
Best For
Mad Egg is best for straightforward, comfort-driven meals where fried chicken is the focus. The narrow menu and consistent execution make it an easy choice for casual lunches and relaxed dinners with friends or family who appreciate disciplined cooking rather than formal dining. Its location on Camden Street positions it as a neighbourhood staple for people who eat out frequently and expect reliable results. If you want a dependable spot for a relaxed group meal or a low-key dinner that foregrounds expertly cooked fried chicken, Mad Egg fits that bill.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the house strengths: the menu centers on fried chicken, and the restaurant is noted for disciplined execution. Choose signature items (such as the Honey Baby, Nashville Hot Chick, or The OG) if you want a clear sense of what the kitchen does well. Given the tight, focused format, options are limited by design; ordering around the core fried-chicken preparations showcases the team’s consistency. The venue’s appeal is its repeatable quality, so pick a classic preparation rather than hunting for novelty.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and energetic atmosphere with good vibes and banging tunes.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Honey Baby
- Nashville Hot Chick
- The OG
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 & 3 Charlotte Way, Camden Pl, Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, 2, Ireland
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–9:15 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–9:15 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–9:15 PM
- Thursday
- 12–9:45 PM
- Friday
- 12–9:45 PM
- Saturday
- 12–9:45 PM
- Sunday
- 12–9:15 PM
Location
2 & 3 Charlotte Way, Camden Pl, Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, 2, Ireland · Directions
Restaurant context
How Mad Egg compares in Dublin
Mad Egg sits on the easier, more casual side of this Dublin set. Compared with Delahunt, which carries a €€€ modern-cuisine signal, it is the lower-commitment choice for a relaxed meal rather than a special-occasion dinner. Compared with Mister S, marked as Modern Cuisine at €€, Mad Egg is the pick when the group wants something simpler and less structured.
For atmosphere, Hang Dai Chinese is the stronger cross-shop when the night needs more energy and a clearer dining-room identity. Camden Rotisserie is the closer practical comparison for an easy meal in the Camden Street orbit, while The Iveagh is worth considering when location or group logistics matter more than a defined cuisine brief.
Recommendation: choose Mad Egg for casual value, ease, and a central Dublin plan. Choose Mister S for a more composed modern-cuisine dinner, Delahunt for the higher-spend occasion, and Hang Dai Chinese when ambience matters as much as the food.
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Compare Mad Egg
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Egg | Dublin | No published awards | ||
| Hang Dai Chinese | Dublin | No published awards | ||
| Mister S | Dublin | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Camden Rotisserie | Dublin | No published awards | ||
| Delahunt | Dublin | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| The Iveagh | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is midday or evening better at Mad Egg?
Mad Egg opens at 12 PM every day. Evening timing varies slightly: it closes at 9:45 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and at 9:15 PM on the other days.
Is Mad Egg good for solo dining?
It can be a sensible solo choice if the aim is a casual Dublin meal. The dress code is casual, and the venue opens daily from 12 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at Mad Egg?
Use the confirmed details instead: Mad Egg is a casual Dublin venue with daily hours from 12 PM.
What should I know before going to Mad Egg?
Mad Egg is in Dublin, has a casual dress code, and opens at 12 PM daily. It closes at 9:45 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and at 9:15 PM from Sunday through Wednesday. The Iveagh is another Dublin name to consider for a broader plan.
