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Bon Appetit

9 James Terrace, Malahide, Ireland
01-8450314
Ranked #9 of 26 restaurants in Malahide
4.0 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
Cuisines: Bistro
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: For a chi-chi night out with fine wine, stunning cuisine and plush surrounds, we highly recommend Oliver Dunne at Bon App��tit Restaurant in Malahide. Foodies in the know flock here for Dunne's exceptional French/Euro menu, and Bon Appetit's dining room, on the first floor of an elegant Georgian manor in a terrace only moments from the sea, boasts jet black carpets, coffee-coloured silk-lined walls and stylish cream Victorian chairs. Signature dishes include the roasted breast of Challons duck with pomme pur��e and balsamic jus, and the delectable almond sponge with marinated mango, ice cream and white chocolate for dessert.
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Ireland
Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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‘Bon Appetit?’ Well, we’d been before but not for a while so we decided to pop out for dinner. The whole air of the establishment (and I use that word intentionally) is both welcoming and professional. We waited in the ground floor bar which my dining companion thought would make a super bar in her house if she ever won... More

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Huddersfield
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

average not recommeded and even the early bird was expensive More

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Belfast
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Had an excellent dining experience in the fine dinng restaurant at Christmas and I ate in the Brasserie in April, dined from the new Bovine menu and had an excellent steak. Pleased the house wines were affordable and decent wines. Staff friendly, efficient and know the menus. More

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Waterford, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Was really looking forward to a special meal in Bon Appetite but was aware that service and food was a bit of an issue, however wanting to impress my girlfriend I brought her there for her birthday. I shouldn't have bothered as the staff didnt seem too bothered that the food was only ok and the service average. Staff actually... More

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Dublin Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Went here for a set dinner menu - good value at 50euro. Meal on standard as expected, staff good and wine fine. Maybe not as relaxed as it could be - but that is just nit picking... More

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Dunleer, Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We had a meal in the Brasserie section of the restaurant. Everything about it was lovely. It is expensive but it's lovely for a treat! Will be back! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

We recently went to La Brasserie of Bon Appetite for dinner. Having booked dinner for 8pm we arrived at 7:50 and were sent to the bar for drinks, which is ok. However, the bar is small and they serve Tapas there, so on a busy Saturday night we were left standing in an airless bar being pushed about by waiters... More

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Dublin
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Very pretencious.no option in le restraunt upstairs if your vegatarian.i was given a starter made with squid oil after telling them i was vegan.they advertise an early bird but then it's not an option when you get there.very pricey for what you get. More

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ireland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

had lunch has all the qualities of a first class restaurant .food and service top order.will return More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

The food Is a real treat, more than just a meal, were a normal night out for a meal becomes a special evening!! Wonderful atmosphere, the restaurant room is one the plushest dining rooms I have eat in, in saying that my night remained relaxing, casual and all around great experience!! More

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