Locks - Dublin Road, Ratoath

Such a beautiful location it was a shame we didn’t enjoy our meal. It was a set menu of €49 which is fine but think it would be great to have a choice of 2 courses instead of having all 3 The cheese was an additional €8 which I’m not sure why as there is no prep needed and bread was an additional €5. The food all looked beautiful but not to our taste. Crab starter was cold dressed crab with warm bisque and the potatoes for the main dish of pork just were soggy and felt old. Dessert was great! Would be lovely to see a more approachable menu we both struggled to pick anything off the menu which is rare for us. Overall there was a lot of staff on for a small number of guests and our glasses were constantly empty and the food looked beautiful but just odd flavour and texture combination. Left very dissatisfied.

It's mÿ favourite restaurant in Dublin Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: €40–50

Small area but food is pretty good. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: €40–50 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Ox Tongue

A journey through a lot of really great flavors, and a nice quaint atmosphere.

Prior to visiting Locks, I was really looking forward to indulging in fine seasonal Irish food with some friends I brought along! However, my recent visit left me with a mixed impression. While the menu offered unique options and seasonal items and looked beautiful, the food arrived tepid under-seasoned, falling short of expectations of warmth depth of flavour. Lastly, while the ambiance was pleasant, I was anticipating a level of hospitality and warmth that extended beyond mere formality by staff members. Although this surprised me for such an establishment, I’m hopeful that Locks can use the experience as an opportunity for growth with their commitment to natural and seasonal flavours.