Dublin Dining Review: Matt The Thresher

Located at 31-32 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2, Matt The Thresher promises a seafood-centric fine dining experience, but let’s just say… it’s complicated. 😬 We tried their Valentine’s Menu (€75pp) – decent value, but prepare for some drama (and I’m not just talking about the food). 🦞 The Food Rundown 🦞 1️⃣ Lobster Pasta 🍝🦞 Fresh, tender lobster meat… but where’s the flavor? 🥲 Like eating a luxury car with no engine. 2️⃣ Garlic Rice Noodles with Scallops 🍚✨ The star of the night! Plump, juicy scallops on fragrant garlic noodles – chef’s kiss for Asian fusion lovers! 👌 3️⃣ Lobster & Crab Cake 🦀 Meh. Tasted like it phoned in its performance. 😐 "Just here for the seafood title." 4️⃣ Fried Oysters 🦪🔥 Crispy, golden, and surprisingly addictive! Who knew deep-frying could save the day? 5️⃣ €20 Burger 🍔💸 A crime against wallets. Dry patty, basic toppings – even McDonald’s would side-eye this. 😭 6️⃣ Chocolate Cake + Ice Cream 🍫🍨 Rich, moist, and balanced with cool vanilla – no regrets here! 7️⃣ Raspberry Tart 🍓🥧 Zingy, buttery, and sweet-tart perfection – save room for this! ⚠️ The Vibe Check ⚠️ Service: Mostly friendly… except for one server whose sarcasm could power Dublin’s streetlights. 💡😒 (Pro tip: Kill them with kindness!) Portions: Generous! But the burger’s price-to-joy ratio needs intervention. Ambiance: Classy nautical theme 🚢 – great for dates if you ignore the occasional snark. 💰 Value Meter: ⭐️⭐️ (1.5/5) Pros: Scallop dish, desserts, fried oysters. Cons: Bland lobster pasta, that burger, and passive-aggressive service moments. 📌 Final Verdict: Go for the scallops and tart, skip the crab cake and attitude. Maybe stick to à la carte next time? 🤷♀️ 🔍 Tags: #DublinEats #SeafoodLovers #HitOrMiss #ValentinesFail #IrishDining #FoodieReview