RESTAURANT 3 - EDEN RESTAURANT

EDEN RESTAURANT

The acclaimed, award winning Eden Restaurant, serves contemporary food with a distinctive Irish flavour.  It is located in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar. Eden offers a blend of fine dining and superb service in a casual setting.

Eden was a contrast to the two previous restaurants we have visited.  The building was really contemporary with numerous trailing plants hanging from the overhead balconies. It was less formal and there was a real buzz to the atmosphere. From the dining table it was possible to see the chefs working in the kitchen. The restaurant furniture consisted of  circular white tables and chairs in modern plastic and metal which did not require table linen. The staff were friendly and offered prompt service in a relaxed way.

The food was more hearty yet exquisitely prepared and well presented. The proprietor prided himself on supplying locally sourced produce for the kitchens and he spoke highly of his Head chef in developing contemporary  Irish dishes.

We chose a creamy parsnip and carrot soup for starter, this was topped with natural yoghurt and a touch of mint.  It was velvety smooth and absolutely delicious.

This is the first menu that has offered Irish Beef. As a great lover of beef it was the obvious choice for me.  The PANFRIED HEREFORD BEEF FILLET was served on a creamy mushroom ragout and topped with a vine  tomato relish.

Green beans and celeriac mash accompanied this lovely dish. The steak was cooked to perfection (medium/rare) It was succulent, tender and full of flavour.  One of the best steaks I have ever eaten.

My husband also chose the soup but selected the CASTLETOWNBERE KING SCALLOPS WITH BRAISED PORK CHEEKS.  This was served with Potato pancake, shredded cabbage, apple concasse and smoked bacon jús.

King Scallops with Braised Pork Cheeks

This dish was an excellent combination of meat and seafood and my husband really enjoyed the combination of flavours.  The portion size was perfect too.

To round off the meal we chose different desserts. My husband selected the Blackberry and Apple Crumble which was served with fresh blackberries and vanilla ice cream. He said it was excellent!

Blackberry & Apple Crumble

My choice of sweet was a Creme Brulee
served with a rich chocolate nut Brownie
with homemade honeycomb on th the plate.
This was really delicious.

Creme Brulee and Chocolate Nut Brownie

We enjoyed a perfect cup of coffee to round off this delicious meal.

As with the other restaurants we visited, the Eden's menu acknowledged the local producers who had supplied the meat.

Another restaurant which I would return to and highly recommend.