Here is a list of some favorite restaurants and pubs in Howth.  Be sure to call ahead and make a reservation, especially on weekends.  Most restaurants have "early bird" menues before 7 p.m., and offer discounted prices on meals taken out of the restaurant.   Many pubs also serve lunch and dinner.

Eateries:
King Sitric (tel. 832-5235) award winning seafood restaurant
Aqua (tel. 832-0690) modern seafood cuisine with a breathtaking view
El Paso - the best bona fide Mexican food in Dublin
Beshoff's Fish and Chips
The Wheelhouse (tel: 839-0555) - traditional Irish fare
Casa Pasta (tel. 839-3823)- kid friendly, pastas and pizzas
Cafe Ciara - no-frills fish and chips, and best burgers in Howth (dine-in available)
Cibo (tel. 839-6344)- light, modern food: bruchettas, pizzas, desserts!
The Country Market - sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee and tea.
Big Blue (tel. 832-0565) - modern Irish cuisine
Wright's Findlater Lounge - continental cafe on ground floor
Lemongrass (tel. 832-4443) - Asian-fusion on second floor of Findlater's

Drinking places:
Bloody Stream* - under the DART station
Abbey Tavern* - great Irish coffee!
The Pier House - local hangout
The Summit Inn - pool table and beer garden
Skyy Bar -3rd floor cocktail lounge at Wright's Findlaters
Ella Jazz and Wine Bar* - tres chic
Ba'Mizu* - local hot spot part of the Baily Hotel

*Food served at these establishments