Welcome to

Octopussy's Seafood Tapas Restaurant

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Licensed to Chill

Seafood and Tapas

Octopussy's

Octopussys is open for business. Walk in only. Welcome!

Octopussy’s provides a slice of Mediterranean life for our locals and a taste of home for our visitors. We specialise in seafood tapas, with fresh fish and shellfish supplied daily. For those of you who aren’t fish eaters, don’t fret! We have a selection of meat and vegetarian options available.

While children are welcome, no high chairs are available.

* WE DO NOT TAKE BOOKINGS ONLINE!!!

What's Our Secret?

Popular with Locals and Visitors Alike

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What are people saying about us?

Octopussy Tapas is a big favorite among locals and visitors to Howth. Situated on the West Pier, the restaurants success has become something of a phenomenon. There are many reasons for the popularity. Fresh locally sourced produce, award winning chefs, amazing servers and stunning views probably have something to do with it.

Octopussy’s seafood is supplied by “Dorans on the Pier”, our own fish shop next door. Dorans is run by three brothers, all fishermen with more than 50 years experience among them. Dorans is supplied by a fleet of fishing boats operating out of Howth. It really doesn’t get any fresher!

Octopussy’s award winning chefs and knowledgeable servers ensure that the food you order is cooked and served by people who love what they do and are as passionate about food as you are! These factors have led to several Certificates of Excellence with TripAdvisor and explain why we are constantly at the top of the rankings. Keep up to date with what we are doing and what people are saying about us on Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook and Instagram

Fresh and Tasty

Tapas Menu

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Locally Sourced Award Winning Tapas

Tapas Menu

Seven days a week

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ALL OUR FOOD IS SERVED “TAPAS STYLE” SO WE HAVE NO STARTERS OR MAINS. INSTEAD DISHES ARE COOKED FRESH TO ORDER AND ARRIVE AT YOUR TABLE AS THEY ARE READY.

(S) Small (M) Medium (L) Large

Beer Battered Fish (L)(1a,1c,3,4,10,12)

Locally caught fresh white fish, deep fried in a beer batter and served with home cut chips and tartare sauce.
€18.00
White Fish Tenders (S)(1a,3,4,10)

Rolled in breadcrumbs and deep fried.
€10.00
Monkfish, Prawns & Mussels (M)(1a,2,4,7,12,13)

Cooked in a creamy white wine reduction with parmesan.
€19.00
Sherry Monkfish & Prawns (M)1a,2,4,7,12,13)(contains pork)

Cooked in a creamy white wine sherry & tarragon sauce with chorizo* & sundried tomatoes.
€19.00
Monkfish & Prawn Thai Curry (L)(2,4,7,12)

Fresh monkfish and prawns in a rich Thai chilli, ginger, garlic and coconut milk sauce served with boiled rice
€25.00
Popular
Teriyaki Salmon (M)(1a,4,6)

Fresh salmon in teriyaki sauce, served with boiled rice & fresh lime
€18.00

Lemon & Garlic Scallops (S)(1a,7,13)

Cooked in lemon & garlic butter.
€17.00
Whisky Scallops (S)(1a,7,12,13)

Cooked in an Irish Whisky butter
€17.00
Dressed Crab (S)1a,2,3)

crab meat in mayonnaise with herbs, served on homemade brown bread
€13.00
Organic Mussels (M)(1a,7,12,13)

Irish rope mussels cooked in a white wine sauce with garlic, shallots & cream. Served with homemade brown bread
€16.00
Seafood Paella (M)(2,4,12,13)

Paella rice, chorizo*, mussels, gambas, squid rings & smoked coley
€20.00
Fritto Misto (L)(1a,2,4,7,13)

Calamari, scampi & fried vegetables with chips
€35.00
Popular
Mixed Shellfish Platter (L)(1a,2,7,12,13)

Selection of mixed prawns and mussels in a white wine & cream sauce. Served with homemade brown bread €25.00 (S) or €35.00 (L).

Greek Salad (7,10)

With Kalamata olives, onion, tomato and feta cheese.
€7.00
Garden Salad (10)

With onion, tomato and dressing.
€5.00
Patatas Bravas (12)

Fried potatoes served in a Spicy Tomato Sauce, served with a aioli dip (7,10)
€7.00
Chorizo Bravas (7)

Potatoes fried with Chorizo. Contains pork.
€7.00
Garlic Potatoes (7)

Delicious Garlic Potatoes.
€6.00
Home Cut Chips (1a,7)

The humble bowl of Hand Cut Chips.
€4.00
Toasted Mediterranean Tomato Bread or Homemade Brown Bread (1a,7)
€1.50
Homemade Dips (7,10)
€1.50 each

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Our fresh fish and shellfish is supplied daily from our fish shop next door; “Doran’s on the Pier”. We are committed to local and sustainable fishing & source as much seafood as we possibly can from Irish waters. Lots of our fish is sourced locally from the trawlers you see docked in the harbour.

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Due to our tiny size we share all of our tables so be prepared to make new friends! We do not serve starters and mains. All dishes ordered will come out as they are ready. 100% of all tips go directly to our staff. If you would like to tip in cash, we offer a cash back option! We cannot offer separate bills, all tables must be paid in a single transaction.

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Octopussy's

Wine List

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The best wine for the best food!

We have a large and varied wine list to compliment our dishes – if you need any assistance in choosing your wine, our servers will gladly assist. So sit back… relax… take in the beautiful view that changes with the tide and enjoy all that Octopussy’s has to offer! ALL OF OUR WINES CONTAIN SULPHITES. PLEASE ADVISE SERVER OF OTHER ALLERGENS.

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Red Wines
PASO A PASO

Tempranillo, Bodegas Volver, La Mancha, Spain 2022.

Bright violet color. Aromas of red berries, dried flowers with a spicy undertone.

By the glass10.00

By the bottle€40.00
CORVINA

Valpolicella, IGT Verona, Italy 2021.

Light, fresh and juicy with crunchy dark cherries.

By the glass€9.00

By the bottle€36.00
SERPAIOLO D’ENDRIZZI

Cabernet Sauvignon, Blend. Trentino, Italy 2021/22.

Complex bouquet, ripe fruit.

By the glass€10.00

By the bottle€39.00
1300, ANDELUNA

Malbec, Valle de Uco, Argentina 2021/22.

Medium to full bodied with chocolate, plum and cherries aroma.

By the bottle€37.00
PINOT NOIR

Villa Blanch, France 2022

Bright and fruity on the nose, the palate is fresh and medium bodied, with a cinnamon spice finish.

By the glass€10.00

By the bottle€40.00
GRENACHE & SYRAH

Cote du Rhone 2022.

Smooth, round and juicy, with soft black pepper notes, for a gentle finish

By the glass9.50

By the bottle€38.00