The Yacht

We were staying in Clontarf and decided to try a local pub.
We were greeted with wonderful hospitality and the place was hopping with a bunch of locals. The place is quite loud but it’s Ireland. That’s to be expected!
But if you want fish in your fish and chips or shrimp in your fried scampi, good luck finding it. Mostly breading and very little meat. You heard of the saying ‘where’s the beef’? Well…

Had a great night with a group of girls in the Yacht Joe was very accommodating with our reservation and orders. The food and service was fab and due to us being their from 5 to 1am he gave us free desserts for out event thank you they were delicious. Will be back.

Staying in clontarf, this was one of the biggest restaurants. They seem to always have an open table.
Much better pub food than some though not as authentic a feel. Temple bar isn’t exactly authentic either but you’re in Ireland. You need live music every night!
Anyway, great curry, fish and chips, seafood chowder, and basically everything on the menu. Many drink options though only about 10 drinks on tap. I’m not as much of a beer guy so that wasn’t a problem for me.

Great for a carvery. Really tasty food and not at a bad price. Definitely the best in the area. You might be waiting for a table though as it can be busy. Garlic potatoes are a must. Mmm

This is a lovely Old School type of pub with views over the sea. Don’t expect Haute Cuisine… What you get is massive portions of pub grub.
Their menu was endless… burgers, grill, seafood, pasta, stir fry’s, carvery… Still, nothing really grabbed my attention, so I just had the soup of the day and French fries (definitely from frozen and not so skinny either :-(!) These were both not photo worthy, but did the trick (stilled my hunger). I had a sugar craving and their desserts looked amazing. Had a lovely light, fluffy pavlova.
I don’t think I will eat here again, but definitely will come in for a glass of wine if I’m in the area.

As recommendation from the concierge I felt we should be in good hands for dinner. We had a party of 7 and surprisingly they jammed us into a table for 5. Our party also included 2 small children and after adding a child seat to the already cramped table we were all a bit put off but we decided to persevere hearing that the food was good.
As always I feel compelled to help my fellow Unilocalers: when we say the service is «amazing» but it never happens because they waitress is always too busy to «serve», I’m at a loss over your use of the language.
The service was good, when it showed up, but the timing was off and it never seemed to happen without flagging someone down. This is a direct reflection of the style of pay for staff in Europe vs US. And since you Americans don’t tip worth a damn when you travel abroad, like you are on some holiday from doing what’s RIGHT! The staff generally reflects what management can afford to pay when they are not busy and they give Americans a wide birth because you ask for too much, nay demand, and really you just have poor manners.
Otherwise the food was good, not great, but better than average. There is a large selection of choices, perhaps too many, for those of you in the restaurant business: too many is not a good sign. The beer was cold, and they had a great selection. I would call this place an upgraded Pub.
I’m not saying I wouldn’t go back again, but I would probably look around a bit more first.

We’re from California and were on the hunt for our first restaurant/​pub and somehow ended up here. The service was amazing the waitress’s were busy so you have to flag them down to get anything extra, but I noticed the locals having to do the same thing. The bar man/​manager was very nice and funny. He brought me a bunch of sampler beers to help make my choice on my first beer in Ireland. Overall the food was fairly priced, big portions, nicely plated, hot and of course delicious. The experience was so good that we’re a bit afraid that it may have ruined all other dinning experiences for our trip!

Food needs some improvement, service need a lot of improvement !
Been here before and Sunday road is always good so was interested in trying Al la cart menu .
Nice sunny day and was very busy but nothing to mental. Went bar get drink and there was lots staff but everyone looked around as if I’d 10 heads and not one didn’t ask me was I ok, I eventually asked and hit a drink, worrying start .
The staff seemed not pleasant, but stressed or something .
The girl serving us was pleasant but the service was chaotic. They keep bringing drinks and food to wrong tables. Food was not great to be honest, needs improvement. Wouldn’t go here for food alone.

Je recommende hautement ce resto. J’y suis allée avec mes parents de fines bouches! Ma mère a apprécié ses 2 verres de Pinot Griggio et son agneau rôti servi avec une croquante petite salade et de goûteux légumes vapeur. Mon père n’a pas beaucoup aimé son fish´n’chip mais c’était son premier à vie je crois, moi je l’ ai adoré et les frites aussiiii! J’ai dévoré mes tortellinis aux ricotta et épinards, la rondelle de fromage de chèvre a fait toute la différence. Nous avons aussi consommé une pinte de bière et une bouteille d’eau ppétî´ante et la facture était de 56 euros. Le service est bien, les jeunes serveurs sont efficaces et courtois mais parfois il faut se faire aller le bras! Bonne idée de réserver car nous sommes allés un mardi vers 19:00 et l’endroit était bondé!

Nice place to hang out with friends and great food. Totally recommended for group gathering. I have been there few times and liked it very much.

The overall experience here was great. Our first night in Dublin, some locals told us to skip the typical tourist traps and recommended The Yacht. The food? Amazing. The beer? Great. The service? Everyone was very sweet and we had the best time. It’s also a beautiful walk from where we are staying. I got the fish n chips for dinner and rum raisin cheesecake for dessert. It was more than perfect!

Whenever I go it’s always crowded, I believe this happens because there are not many pubs around this area in Clontarf, however the pub/​bar/​restaurant is very well located, facing the coast road.
Apart from that they serve really good food (my favourite dish is the beef curry), not only carvery but à la carte menu.

Have been to the Yacht on numerous occasions. Things I like about The Yacht: décor is lovely and modern; always a good atmosphere; good selection of food on the menu; comfortable seats; good wine list. What I dislike about The Yacht: bathrooms are too dark; staff need a little more training; the last time I got the ham it was like plastic. I will keep going to The Yacht because I’m a local.

Excellent and beautiful pub especially on a summers evening.
I went there with my family and I have to say staff were very friendly and even when it was really busy there was no delays.
The food is excellent ‘pub grub’ and the portions are absolutely massive. I received the wings for starters and it was honestly like a main course and then received the fish and chips, which were also massive.

Magnificent food very tasteful and very well presented the staff are very generous very keen on wanting to serve you in every way they can very patient courteous and respectful there’s a smoking area which accommodates during the winter with heaters just one downside is the queue at lunchtime very long and drawn out I’d suggest to go Very early as soon as they open the carvery that way you won’t be stuck for very long in waiting

Disgusting food!
I met a friend here on an early evening durning the week. Decided to get some appetisers so I ordered the potato skins. What I got was little more than the actual skin of one small potato. Burned black along most of it. The filling was a few fatty pieces of bacon and very little cheese and tomato (yuk). It was disgusting barely edible. The worst about it was they charge 6.95 for it!!!
I would never at here again and the only reason I gave two stars instead of one was the bar staff were quite nice.

Let me tell you one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard someone say
A business man at lunch time comes into the Yacht and asks local legend barman Jimmy Nolan what type of sandwiches they serve…
Jimmy’s reply:
«We do any type of sandwich you want…
but don’t say elephant — its not worth killing a whole elephant just for one sandwich…»
Come in for the awesome Carvery, have a great pint in the auld lads bar… and if you’re a girl, make sure you tell Jimmy that you just got your hair done :-)

I’ve lived on ‘d Nortsoide for a few years, and even before that I had frequented this establishment for their Sunday Carvery. This is by far, and the majority of locals…,. Who you will meet in there — will agree, the best carvery to be had in Dublin.
Anyway, Having been here before the revamp, and then seeing ques outside at 12 after it re-​opened, told me it was still good. However the next time I darkened their door was for a BDay night out. … hmm, it was great that the staff made sure it was only us in our ‘area’ but as the night wore on we worked out it was a dull pub with no where we could walk to for entertainment.
But back to the great carvery, so I was in there a week or two later, coming back from Howth at 4:30 (pm :P) and there was the suggestion that we would stop in here. There I was thinking you had better get there quick because whatever chance you have of them serving carvery after 3pm on a Sunday you have even less chance of after 5. I WAS SOOOO WRONG!
They serve carvery until 7pm on Sat and Sunday! 7pm is unheard of, but even at 4:50 they were still packed (this is a testement to how good the carvery is)
If I think of The Yacht I think of their carvery and it is well placed, if you are think of going for drinks… plan your escape for later in the night… nothing to see here!
And, while I fill out what ‘extras’ they have… Parking? Hah, you are a funny person… like gold-​dust, they even have a staff member manning the car-​park it does be that busy on carvery time.

Lovely place to come for a drink and chat with the girlies or for the boys a place to meet the lads to watch «the Match». Wonderful smoking area or a place to sit out and watch the views.

i really like the food in here. carvery is not too bad and you can actually ask for ½ portion and not be under 12. but i like the late menu best, the pasta with chicken, bacon and rocket is really good and a good sized portion.
tried a couple of cocktails, the piña colada and the woo woo and i would’nt be going regular for cocktails. but after a long walk from fairview to the wooden bridge they are nice and refreshing.
the décor is relaxed and comfy but this place doesnt seem like a place id go for a night out but rather for an early evening.

As mentioned, The Yacht decided to close its doors for a complete refurbishment. They have now reopened and my review is a positive one.
First impressions were very good, the place looks great from the outside and it got more than just a lick of paint. Inside was crowded but there was no problem finding a space at the bar. I don’t usually drink Guinness but I just had to try it since they used to pour a very good one — I wasn’t disappointed, it was perfect.
Not sure if they serve food or not but its my understanding that they do, I will no doubt be going back on another night when its not as busy.
All in all, I am a very thankful local that The Yacht is back and better than ever.