RETURN OF FOOD WITH REAL SOLE

Sole Seafood & Grill in Dublin is back open and has a host of special offers to tempt diners back. The Sole menu has been crafted by executive head chef Richie Wilson and starters include Oysters Rockefeller (€16.50), six fresh grilled rock oysters from Irish coastal waters served with wilted spinach and drizzled in hollandaise glaze. Or opt for a seafood classic, Prawn Cocktail (€14.50), fresh Dublin Bay Prawns dressed in Marie Rose sauce and served on a bed of watercress and cos lettuce on brown soda bread.

Main course options include Wild Salmon (€45), pan seared with squid ink risotto and broad beans, topped with shrimp and Wexford squid tentacle butter. Diners can also opt for the exclusive whole Irish Lobster (€45), grilled in either thermidor sauce or garlic & herb butter, served alongside herb butter baby potatoes. Other delicious options include a classic Fish ’n’ Chips (€19.50), St. Mel’s beer-battered haddock served with minted pea purée and tartar sauce, and Fish Pie (€22.50), Irish fish & shellfish in creamed vegetable broth and soft cheddar mash. Dessert lovers can indulge in a mouth-watering Passion

Ball (€10), a chocolate ball bursting with soft passionfruit mousse, or a Vanilla Panna Cotta (€10.00), with berry compote and tuile.

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