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Jun 06, 2026"Top place for the town. From the starters to the desserts everything is and very nice staff. We definitely come back. Thanks"
Restaurant 4.4· 1,006 reviews
Bistro 53 Maynooth
County Kildare, Ireland
Explore Bistro 53 Maynooth on Main St, offering seafood, steak, vegetarian options, and a cozy rooftop bar with live music. Dine-in and outdoor seating available.
4.4 / 5
Guest rating
1,006
Reviews
Restaurant
Cuisine
County Kildare
City
Closes at 11:55 PM
Overview
About Bistro 53 Maynooth
Located on Main Street in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Bistro 53 Maynooth is a multifaceted dining spot combining a bistro, seafood restaurant, and wine bar experience. This venue offers a casual yet trendy atmosphere suited for families, groups, and solo diners looking to enjoy a relaxed meal or a lively night out.
The menu features a variety of fresh seafood dishes, hearty steaks, vegetarian plates, and small bites, complemented by an extensive wine list and crafted cocktails. Visitors can enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner with options ranging from organic to halal and late-night food selections.
Guests can choose from dine-in seating with table service, outdoor and rooftop seating with live music, and amenities such as Wi-Fi and onsite bar. Accessibility is supported with wheelchair-friendly entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating arrangements.
Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner services. Paid street parking is available nearby, and the restaurant accepts various payment methods including credit, debit, and NFC mobile payments.
Restaurant Coffee shop Wine bar Vegetarian options Great coffee & tea Live music Family-friendly Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- +353 1 628 9001
- Visit Duration: 1-3 hours
- Dine-in, outdoor & rooftop seating
- No delivery service
- Accepts credit, debit & NFC payments
- Paid street parking nearby
- Rated 4.4 from 1,006 reviews
- Women-owned business
On the menu
Top picks at Bistro 53 Maynooth
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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Amenities & features
What's available at the restaurant
Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at Bistro 53 Maynooth.
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
- No Delivery
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
Hours
Opening hours
When Bistro 53 Maynooth is open during the week.
Closes at 11:55 PM
- Monday 12:00 PM - 11:55 PM
- Tuesday 12:00 PM - 11:55 PM
- Wednesday 12:00 PM - 11:55 PM
- Thursday 12:00 PM - 11:55 PM
- Friday 12:00 PM - 11:55 PM
- Saturday 12:00 PM - 11:55 PM
- Sunday 12:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Location
Location & Nearby Places
Central County Kildare, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
Photos
Photos of Bistro 53 Maynooth
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of Bistro 53 Maynooth.
Reviews
Reviews for Bistro 53 Maynooth
What recent guests say after dining at Bistro 53 Maynooth.
4.4/ 5
Based on 1,006 guest reviews
Sticky Toffee Pudding Tiramisu Outdoor Seating Beef Cheeks Lasagna Sea Food Platter Seafood Risotto Early Bird Menu Mussels Monkfish
Feidhlim McGrath
May 30, 2026"Service was great, waiter was particularly good with my youngest who decided she didn't want to eat anything as soon as we turned up. Food was fantastic, could have been fractionally warmer. Atmosphere is difficult to say, we were there at 12 in the afternoon. In any case, I recommend, also a bit pricey"
adrian groza
Apr 23, 2026"One of the best place in Ireland for sea food ! Always fresh and pleasant staff! Highly recommend"
Jorge Silva
Apr 19, 2026"Went for lunch with my partner as a special treat and oh boy did I score points. Highly recommend it for a good quick date meal. We had the mussels and the octopus as starters. The mussels were good, well cooked and seasoned. The sauce was not spicy at all (loads of places tend to make it on the spicier side). The octopus was superb, very well cooked and tasted amazing with perfect combination from the sauces and the mash. As for mains we had surf and turf and monkfish. The surf and turf was very tender and medium cooked. The prawns were delicious with a great sauce. Veggies were also spot on. For the monkfish it was nice, with a sort of curryish flavor to it. For desert we had tiramisu which was not great, would call it pretty plain and nothing special."
Howard Donnelly
Mar 25, 2026"Had two course lunch with the family recently. We all had something different and the quality was first class. Mussels were fantastic and the fish I had was lovely. Would recommend to anyone as great variety of starters and mains with no supplment. Fantastic value and top quality."
Sonny Villani
Mar 18, 2026"Food was amazing and the early bird menu is great value considering the quality. Staff are very kind and professional."
SEAN ONEILL
Mar 18, 2026"I often go here for lunch and I'm always happy with the quality of the food and the portion size . Fresh ingredients and good staff also make it a very pleasurable experience. The lunch deal is really good value . I'll be back again very soon."
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bistro 53 Maynooth to help plan a visit and understand the dining experience.
The menu includes seafood specialties, steak dishes, vegetarian options, small plates, and organic selections suited for various dietary preferences.
Yes, guests can enjoy both outdoor and rooftop seating areas, some of which feature live music during select times.
Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner services, and are accepted to help manage seating preferences.
The venue provides wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating areas to accommodate guests with mobility needs.
Payments via credit cards, debit cards, and NFC-based mobile payments are accepted at the restaurant.
Paid street parking is available close to the restaurant, with no designated onsite parking described.
The restaurant is family-friendly and offers a kids' menu along with high chairs to accommodate younger guests.
Currently, the restaurant offers dine-in and onsite services but does not provide delivery options.
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