Having received mentions in both The Sunday Times 100 best Irish Restaurants, and the Michelin Guide 2024 (to name but two), Mister S on Dublin’s Camden Street Lower has acquired a reputation for creating simple yet stunning plates by cooking great Irish produce over fire.
Mister S’s mantra is to use “better meat, sustainable fish stocks, and to support local ethical farming”, and the restaurant is passionate about the wonderful flavours created by live fire cooking.
We called in early on a Tuesday evening. The restaurant was buzzing, and the amazing aromas of charcoal, wood and smoke were already emanating from the open kitchen.
Our server, Rebecca, was a delight. Efficient, informative, and exuding fun and friendliness. We enjoyed a terrific bottle of Portuguese Adega de Penalva, while we decided on our food order.
Eventually, we plumped for the refreshing Sliced Tuna, with Watermelon in a piquant Aguachile, with crispy Tostada, and a dish of Charred Leeks on Romesco, with creamy Mozzarella.
To follow, the Halibut fillet was smoky and delicious, with Mussels in a rich Bisque Sauce, and the Cauliflower had been treated with the same care and attention as its meaty alternatives -perfectly charred, tender, and full of flavour, served with Chermoula and Pomegranate.
And the Triple Cooked Fried Potatoes with Onion Salt were golden, crunchy treats-especially dipped in the garlicky Aioli.
Dessert was also fantastic; a wobbly, yet perfectly firm in texture Orange and Vanilla Panna Cotta in a gorgeous Saffron Syrup.
All in all, Mister S delivers wonderfully smoky, delicious dishes in an informal setting, with excellent service. We’ll definitely be returning. Those grilled prawns at the next table looked too good to miss! Next time!
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