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Dax Restaurant

The dream team of chef Graham Neville and restaurateur Olivier Meisonnave have reunited 12 years after first working together in Thornton’s, giving Dax a whole new energy. The charming service and outstanding modern Irish cooking ensure Dax’s future as one of the finest and most exciting restaurants in Dublin.
Seats about 45. L Tue-Fri, 12.30pm-2.30pm. Set L from about €32. Early D Tue-Fri 6pm-6.45pm from €32. Set D Tue–Sat from 5.30pm (about €65). Reservations recommended. SC 12.5% on groups 6+. Not suitable for children under 4 yrs; no wheelchair access. Closed about 2 weeks Aug & 10 days over Christmas & New Year. Amex, MasterCard, Visa. abbreviations

Named for the Gallic hometown of proprietor Olivier Meisonnave, Dax has been a success since it first opened in an intimate Georgian basement in Pembroke Street in 2004. Olivier honed his front-of-house skills as the charming maitre’D at Kevin Thornton’s world-class restaurant, and his natural people skills found him a ready clientele for his new venture.


Fast-forward 12 years and Dax, already on the culinary map, has welcomed gifted chef Graham Neville from the celebrated Restaurant 41 at Residence. Graham was Kevin Thornton’s Head Chef when Olivier worked front-of-house there, and the duo’s reunion marks one of the most exciting partnerships on the Dublin dining scene.


Graham’s cooking is sublime – sophisticated, delicate and perfectly balanced, using the best of Irish produce and classical French methods. His menus are an exercise in contemporary sophistication including treasures such as wonderful Annagassan smoked salmon with Clogherhead crab, loin of Wicklow Gap Sika deer, with kale, celeriac and spiced coco sauce, and Celtic Sea turbot with aged Parmesan, fregola sarde & coral sauce. Graham’s signature dish, an Iona Farm courgette flower stuffed with prawns and served in a prawn bisque is the epitome of elegance.


Each dish is perfectly conceived and flawlessly executed, ensuring there’s not a weak dish on the menu. From the excellent soda bread with Cuinneog butter to the selection of Sheridan’s cheese in peak condition, perfect chocolate mousse to dreamy petit fours and quality coffee, dining here is a memorable treat.


The basement of a fine Georgian building, Dax had a revamp mid 2017 and the dining room now features deep pile carpets, complementing the crisp linen table cloths, and making it feel more high end. There’s still a lovely wine bar by the entrance and a mix of large tables and two-tops ensuring everyone, from corporate groups to couples, feels at home.


This Dublin restaurants service is warm, fun and engaging, something that clearly comes from the top down. Wine has always been a priority at Dax and Olivier’s list is, arguably, one of the finest in the country. Unashamedly French you’ll find everything from Grand Cru Bordeaux to affordable Viognier and Picpoul de Pinet alongside good value Spanish and Italians. The choice is vast and will appeal to everyone from the expert to the budget-conscious and those with corporate credit cards.


Tables are already hard to come by in the new Dax, but a visit to this wonderful restaurant is guaranteed to be worth the wait.


 


 

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  • Location - Town Centre
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  • European Classic
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  • Atmospheric
  • Business Meal
  • Buzzy Atmosphere
  • Café Bar
  • Coeliac Friendly
  • Cool Venue
  • Early Bird / Value Menu Available
  • Extensive Wine List
  • Informal
  • Party Venue
  • Romantic
  • Vegetarian Friendly (always at least 1 starter & 1 main course)
  • Vegetarian Menu
  • Wine Bar/Café
2018 Award Winners Restaurant of the Year 2018
Last Updated: 10-12-2020
Author: Georgina Campbell

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