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3 euro For Cooking & Service Well Above Average Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

Woodruff

Ambitious, innovative and exciting, Woodruff sparks joy from the moment you set foot inside. Rising star chef Simon Williams's clever and considered cooking is matched by Colm Maguire’s wonderful service and a really imaginative wine list.
Open: L Fri-Sun 12.30-4pm; D, Thu-Sat 5-9pm.D à la cartee; 1/2/3-course L/early D €18/€25/€30. Menus changed weekly. Wines from about €29, by the glass from €5.50. Fully wheelchair accessible. MasterCard, Visa abbreviations

Ambitious, innovative and exciting, Woodruff sparks joy from the moment you set foot inside. In the centre of Stepaside Village, this first solo venture by rising star chef Simon Williams and manager Colm Maguire may be a modest looking premises from the outside, but the diminutive facade deceives. The Scandi-style decor, all blonde wood and clever carpentry, sets the tone of simplicity and sophistication that defines everything about the Woodruff experience.



Front of house, Colm Maguire brings an easy charm to the dining room, his attentive and laid back service a perfect match for the smart casual vibes. The music, a cool track list of 80’s indie classics, from Bowie to Pixies and The The, suits the mood and food beautifully.


Maguire has a keen interest in wine and Woodruff’s wine list is excellent and eclectic. Offering an original and well priced selection of varietals and vineyards, an additional drinks list offers gems like Killahora Rare Apple Ice Wine and exciting non-alcoholic choices.


The kitchen is run with style and dedication by Simon Williams, a chef who brings skill, precision and flair to wonderful Irish ingredients. His menu changes weekly (daily in normal times) and riffs off local, seasonal and wild ingredients. Williams works with the finest small Irish producers and farmers, treating their wares with serious respect.



Everything is made in-house, from the excellent breads, butter and creme fraiche to the vinegars and kimchi, the latter elevating a simple snack of salt cod fish-cakes to an unforgettable plate of fiery goodness. The roll call of top suppliers includes Toonsbridge cheese, Beechlawn Farm organic vegetables, Goatsbridge trout, Achill Mountain lamb, Mooncoin beetroot, Higgins dry aged beef, Thornhill Duck, Velvet Cloud and Kelly’s shellfish.


Starters might include an elegant plate of charred line-caught mackerel served with cooling cucumber, apple, Guinness breadcrumb and house-made creme fraiche or a picture-perfect salad of thinly sliced chestnut mushroom, confit egg yoke, Jerusalem artichoke crisps, lovage and summer truffle.


Mains could feature succulent Andarl Farm velvet pork neck with sugar cured bacon, potato, and tender carrots against a surprise foil of blackcurrant or a colourful dish of monkfish roasted on the bone and paired with Lambay lobster-stuffed courgette flowers, with fregola, and the lightest lobster bisque.


Desserts are as clever and accomplished as the rest of Woodruff’s menu, with a simple sounding dish like blackcurrant leaf pannacotta with honey and elderflower elevated to exceptional with shards of the most perfect meringue. A more complex dish like roast banana and coffee mille feuille is made with dark chocolate, caramelised walnuts and coffee from boutique Irish roasters Roasted Brown.


The care and attention to detail, from the beautiful tableware to the wines, attentive service and exquisite food has delivered the rarest of things, a perfect neighbourhood restaurant.  Simple, sophisticated and imaginative, Woodruff has finally put Stepaside on the culinary map.

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Last Updated: 05-01-2022
Author: Georgina Campbell

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