SOLE Seafood & Grill
Royal Exchange A, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book SOLE Seafood & Grill when the brief is seafood in central Dublin with an occasion-ready feel and easy access. It is a better fit for a planned dinner than a tasting-menu search; cross-shop The Wine Cellar at Fallon & Byrne for wine-led dining or La Maison for a French-leaning alternative.
About SOLE Seafood & Grill
Is SOLE Seafood & Grill worth considering in Dublin right now? The practical verdict: consider it when the name, Dublin location, smart-casual dress code, published opening hours fit your plan. If menu details, awards, prices, service format, or a specific room style are important to your decision, check those directly before booking.
Book it when the basics fit
SOLE Seafood & Grill is listed in Dublin with a smart-casual dress code and service across the week. The hours are Monday to Wednesday from 5–9:30 PM, Thursday and Friday from 12–9:30 PM, Saturday from 1–10 PM, Sunday from 1–9 PM. Those hours make it easier to place in a dining plan, with earlier openings later in the week.
For decisions that hinge on prices, specific dishes, awards, chef details, seating, or booking difficulty, check directly before booking. Otherwise, treat SOLE Seafood & Grill as a Dublin option to match against your preferred time and occasion. If those basics line up, it can stay on the shortlist; if you need a tasting-menu format, a named accolade, or detailed dietary information, those details should be checked directly before booking.
Where it fits in a Dublin plan
If you are comparing other dining choices, The Wine Cellar at Fallon & Byrne, La Maison, Drury Buildings, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Smokin Bones Castle Market are other named options to consider in Dublin, depending on the kind of meal you want.
The practical verdict: keep SOLE Seafood & Grill on the shortlist when its Dublin location, smart-casual dress code, published hours suit the plan. For wider planning, use our full Dublin restaurants guide, plus the Dublin bars guide and Dublin hotels guide if the night needs a pre- or post-dinner plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 47 Drury St, Dublin, D02 K753, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- sole.ie
- Phone
- +35315442300
The take
The Take
The Vibe
SOLE Seafood & Grill lands cleanly between formal tasting-menu temples and casual, ingredient-driven spots. The room reads as warm and unforced rather than overtly designed, and the kitchen borrows discipline from French brigade work, Japanese knife precision and American char techniques to spotlight Irish seafood. The writing repeatedly emphasizes provenance — Atlantic shellfish and fin fish — and a technical framework that serves the ingredient rather than obscures it. Overall, the experience feels earnest and practiced: refined without fuss, quietly polished and friendly rather than theatrical, suited to diners who care about provenance and technique over formality.
Best For
SOLE is a strong pick for evenings when seafood is the reason for gathering. Its signature oyster, Howth smoked organic salmon and the SOLE Seafood Tower give the meal a celebratory edge, making it appropriate for date nights, special occasions and group bookings where sharing is part of the pleasure. The street-level location near Grafton Street places it conveniently in the city centre, and the room’s warm, focused atmosphere supports both intimate two-person dinners and slightly larger celebratory tables that want serious cooking without excessive ceremony.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s strengths: start with SOLE’s Signature Oyster and the Howth smoked Irish organic salmon to taste clean, high-quality raw and cured seafood. For groups or celebrations, the SOLE Seafood Tower is an obvious shareable centerpiece. Given the kitchen’s emphasis on technique and provenance, opt for simple, ingredient-forward plates that let Irish shellfish and fish take the lead rather than heavily sauced preparations. If you prefer a lighter progression, build the meal from raw and chilled starters toward grilled or charred main preparations that showcase the kitchen’s mastery of heat.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern, comfortable atmosphere of urban sophistication with warm chic interior complemented by a stylish bar.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- SOLE's Signature Oyster
- Howth Smoked Irish Organic Salmon
- SOLE Seafood Tower
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Wine Cellar at Fallon & Byrne, Notable alternative
- La Maison, Notable alternative
- Drury Buildings, Notable alternative
- Smokin Bones Castle Market, Notable alternative
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Dublin
The Wine Cellar at Fallon & Byrne is the better pick when wine is the point of the night; SOLE Seafood & Grill is the better pick when the table wants seafood to lead. Both work for central Dublin plans, but the decision is simple: wine-bar energy versus seafood-and-grill focus.
La Maison is the cleaner cross-shop for a French-leaning dinner, while Drury Buildings suits groups that want a looser, more social room. Choose SOLE Seafood & Grill for a more composed dinner; choose Drury Buildings when the meal is part of a bigger night out.
Smokin Bones Castle Market and Gourmet Burger Kitchen are easier casual fallbacks, not like-for-like occasion substitutes. They make sense when value and speed matter more than seafood focus or a dressed-up dinner setting.
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Compare SOLE Seafood & Grill
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| SOLE Seafood & Grill | Dublin | No published awards |
| The Wine Cellar at Fallon & Byrne | Dublin | No published awards |
| La Maison | Dublin | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Drury Buildings | Dublin | No published awards |
| Smokin Bones Castle Market | Dublin | No published awards |
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at SOLE Seafood & Grill?
For bar dining, check directly with the restaurant. SOLE Seafood & Grill is in Dublin, its listed hours are Monday to Wednesday from 5–9:30 PM, Thursday and Friday from 12–9:30 PM, Saturday from 1–10 PM, Sunday from 1–9 PM.
What are alternatives to SOLE Seafood & Grill in Dublin?
Other Dublin options to compare include The Wine Cellar at Fallon & Byrne, Drury Buildings, La Maison, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Smokin Bones Castle Market. Choose based on the timing, setting, meal style you want, confirm current details before booking.
Is SOLE Seafood & Grill good for a special occasion?
It may fit a special occasion if the Dublin location, smart-casual dress code, published hours suit your plans. If private dining, prices, or a particular menu format matter, check directly before booking.
