Bray Restaurants Guide: The Best Restaurants In Bray For A Tasty Feed Tonight

In search of the best restaurants in Bray? Our Bray restaurants guide will make your belly happy!

With a gorgeous seaside location, close proximity to the capital and plenty of things to see and do, Bray is a solid little spot for a day trip from Dublin.

As a result of its popularity with domestic and international tourists, Bray has become something of a gastronomic hub within Wicklow.

In the guide below, you’ll discover 9 of the best restaurants Bray has to offer, from Indian and traditional Irish to burgers, pizzas and much more.

Our favourite restaurants in Bray

The first section of this guide tackles what we think are the best restaurants in Bray, from the brilliant Dockyard No.8 to some often-missed gems.

Whether its locally sourced seafood or authentic Italian pasta, this little seaside town punches well above its weight in the food stakes.

1. Dockyard No.8

Dockyard No. 8 is our favourite of the many Bray restaurants in this guide. This beloved Bray Harbor staple serves delicious food inspired by seasonal local ingredients.

Casual yet refined, a lively atmosphere reigns supreme at Dockyard No.8, whose harborside locale might just be the best spot in town.

Whether you’re after a top-notch Full Irish to tend to a tender head or if you’ve come in search of something more refined such as grilled whole local fish, this restaurant in Bray has you covered.

Rumour has it that the shrimp tacos here are some of the best to be found anywhere on the east coast.

2. Pink Salt Indian

If you’re in search of Indian restaurants in Bray that’ll make your belly happy, book in for a feed at Pink Salt Indian. This Main Street restaurant offers traditional Indian cooking executed expertly using time-tested recipes.

Far from your run-of-the-mill eatery, Pink Salt looks to refine the Indian dining experience whilst remaining true to the cuisine’s roots. They accomplish this and so, so much more.

With signature dishes including Alleppey Fish Curry and Duck Pepper Fry, it’s clear that Pink Salt Indian is the place to be for the sub-continental fare with flair in Bray. The decor is also a cut above the rest, with a refined vibe that’s as calming as it is elegant.

Related read: Check out our guide to the brilliant Bray Head walk (a mighty weekend ramble that offers incredible views)

3. Platform Pizza

Located on the gorgeous Bray seafront, Platform does hand-rolled, stretched and made fresh pizzas that have won various awards since launching in 2013.

With a hip, young vibe thanks to both the staff and clientele who frequent this spot, Platform Pizza is known in Bray for its blend of both local and imported, authentic ingredients.

The pizzas here are also a blend of traditional options such as the Margherita and more interesting creations such as one option with a crispy fried egg on top!

Throw in a quality selection of craft beers and Italian wines and it’s easy to see why Platform has done so well during its seven years in existence.

4. Daata Tandoori

If you’re in search of places to eat in Bray for a fix of tasty Indian cusiene, Daata Tandoori should be right up your street.

This slick Indian and Pakistani restaurant on Bray’s seafront is another that looks to go a step further than your bog-standard high street Indian restaurant (not that we don’t love these, too!).

With elegant decor, incredible cocktails and professional yet friendly staff, this is the kind of place you will want to visit time and again.

Signature dishes include Mughalai Prawn, consisting of grilled prawns cooked medium spicy with cashew nuts, tomato, fenugreek and a hint of cream. 

5. Butler and Barry Bray

Another seafront locale, Butler and Barry is a self-styled Gastrobar that’s somewhat unique on the Bray restaurant scene.

Offering all manner of pub classics such as fish and chips alongside what has to be one of the best cocktail selections anywhere in town, this is not your average seaside watering hole.

Whether you come to try the hearty but quality grub or the house special Elder Not Wiser cocktail (gin, apple juice, passionfruit, lime), Butler and Barry will charm you with its relaxed yet unique atmosphere and friendly staff.

Related read: Check out our guide to the best hotels in Bray (with something to suit most budgets)

6. The Martello Hotel and Restaurant Bray

Last but by no means least in our guide to the best restaurants Bray has to offer is the Martello Hotel and restaurant.

As the name suggests, The Martello looks more like something you’d find on the Italian Riviera than Bray seafront.

With a plethora of plant life and a semi open-air setup, The Martello offers a chic place to come for cocktails and local seafood. 

Keeping with the Italian theme, this place does a killer Aperol Spritz whilst the menu provides modern takes on gastropub classics such as wings, nachos and of course steak and chips.

The hotel here is small yet chic and immaculate, just beware that the bar of The Martello can get lively during weekends! 

What great Bray restaurants have we missed?

I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some great Bray restaurants from the guide above.

If you have a place that you’d like to recommend, let us know in the comments section below and we’ll check it out.

Or, if you’re looking for places to visit during your time in Bray, check out our guide to the best things to do in Bray.

FAQs about the best Bray restaurants

We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from the best places to eat in Bray for a fancy feed to where to grab something hearty in the town.

In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.

What are the best places to eat in Bray?

I’d argue that the best restaurants Bray has to offer are Dockyard No.8, Pink Salt Indian, Bistro-Cafe Ragazzi and Platform Pizza.

What are the best restaurants Bray has to offer for a fancy meal?

If you’re looking for places to eat in Bray that are less on the casual side, Daata Tandoori, Butler and Barry and Ocean Bar And Grill are great options.

What are the best Bray restaurants for lunch?

If you’re looking for restaurants in Bray for a hearty lunch, you can’t go wrong with Box Burger.