I have been to Cafe en Seine on a number of occasions, either for coffee or a drink. This time, we decided to have something to eat. The menu was basic but the food was well cooked, albeit slightly bland. Just as well it was served with ketchup and mayonnaise.
But we ordered a bottle of house white wine and were horrified with a bill for €30 - the usual range in Dublin is €18-25 for this. I guess it was our fault for not demanding the full wine menu but for trusting the establishment. Then a family sat down beside us and asked for a children’s menu, to be told that there wasn’t one, and that there were no children’s portions either. They left. The staff appeared uncomfortable, so I imagine that this was not the first time that this had happened. Was it just a Christmas thing?
The venue is popular in Dublin but it’s interesting how the little things start to eat away at the previous high quality of service. It appears that profit rates higher than customer satisfaction. Although it would be interesting to hear restaurant feedback.