9th Birthday Cook For Me
Tuesday 17 November, 6:30pm, €75. One sitting, family-style.
See the nightOysters, the day’s catch and a seat at the counter
Chef Niall Sabongi’s seafood restaurant in Sprangers Yard, Temple Bar. The menu follows what the small Irish boats bring in, and the bar looks straight into the kitchen.
Open every day, 12:00 to 21:30
This week at the café
Something different most days. The kitchen is open from noon to 9:30pm, seven days a week.
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Most of the week runs on walk-ins and table bookings. Masterclasses are booked on OpenTable. All masterclasses and events
The oyster list
The biggest choice of Irish oysters under one roof, in their own words, all sourced through their sister company, Sustainable Seafood Ireland. Six naked oysters:
- Kelly’s GigasCo. Galway€24
- Kelly OGCo. Galway€24
- Dooriel CreekCo. Mayo€22
- Realt na MaraCo. Kerry€30
The Dirty Dozen
Twelve naked oysters, mixed: €42, or €54 for the premium dozen.
Dressed or torched
Six for €28, from Jimmy’s cucumber and nam jim to A Rab’s harissa butter.
Happy hour
Every day from 4 to 5pm, €1 off every oyster.
Learn to shuck
Oyster masterclasses every Saturday and Sunday. See the masterclass
Masterclasses & events
Their own posters for what’s coming up.
Moules-Frites Night
Mondays and Tuesdays in November, 5–7:30pm, €35.
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Aperitivo Hour
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5–7:30pm, €35.
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Oyster masterclass
Saturdays €35, Sundays €65. A welcome drink and a shucking lesson.
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Sunday Lunch
Every Sunday, 12–4pm. Snacks, a seafood main, sides, dessert and a drink.
Book a tableNine years in Sprangers Yard
The Seafood Café opened in 2017, the bigger sister of KLAW, Niall Sabongi’s tiny crab shack on Crown Alley. This November it turns nine.
- Everything comes through their sister company, Sustainable Seafood Ireland, from small-scale Irish fishers.
- The menu changes with the catch, and there are always a few dishes for people who’d rather not have fish.
- The bar seats face the kitchen, so you can watch the chefs cook everything in front of you.
- Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and they cater for events.
The team
Some of the people you’ll meet at the counter.
Niall Sabongi
Chef and owner
Grew up by the sea in Dublin, diving, sailing and surfing; his father George was a restaurateur too. Niall started with KLAW, a tiny crab shack in Temple Bar, before opening The Seafood Café, and now supplies seafood to restaurants as well.
Philip O’Neill
Food & beverage manager
Niall’s right-hand man for years across the restaurants, food truck, grocery and wholesale. Philly heads up catering, from suppers to hampers.
Shane
Behind the oyster counter
Represented The Seafood Café at the Galway Oyster Competition. In their words: no one shucks like Shane.
Seafood heaven in Dublin! 🦪🦞Hands down the best oysters we’ve ever had – and trust us, we’ve had A LOT! Everything else was just as incredible. Super fresh seafood, perfectly seasoned, bursting with flavour. Add amazing service, a beautiful setting and an unbeatable vibe, and you’ve got the perfect dining experience. …
I had a great lunch here. Sat by the window to do some navel gazing as I enjoyed my food with some white wines. The oysters were delicious and locally sourced. Dublin Bay prawns come in a fantastic buttery sauce which is great for dipping in. … Portions are large and the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and attentive.
Book ahead! Despite the location- this is the real deal. Staff are brilliant, friendly, they know their menu. Rare to experience a chef adapt and mix to suit allergies on the go as he makes it in front of you. Great to see real skill and pride in what they do. …
This was an amazing experience. For only the second time having oysters I have to say I’m really enjoying them more and more. This restaurant has very fresh oysters and many ways prepared. I definitely enjoyed them. Also the normal fish was very fresh tasting. Absolutely one of the greatest places to eat.
Proper, excellent seafood in an all-day, all-week Temple Bar cafe
The Irish Times, 2017 review, 8/10
Book a table
Bookings are on OpenTable and confirmed straight away.
- They always hold some space back for walk-ins. Call ahead on 01 515 3717 to check.
- More than seven of you? Email cafe@
klaw.ie . - The restaurant seats up to 30 inside for a private seafood event. Email them to ask.
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At the café
Photos from their website and @klawcafe on Instagram. The reels play here.
Find us
Sprangers YardUnit 11, Sprangers YardFownes Street Upper, Temple Bar
Dublin 2, D02 EC60
Off Fownes Street Upper in Temple Bar, behind the old Central Bank. Terrace tables outside when the weather allows.
Open every day, 12:00 to 21:30
| Monday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 21:30 |