Popular South Dublin Restaurant Michael’s Closes Abruptly Michael’s, a popular restaurant in South Dublin, has announced its closure with immediate effect. The news came as a shock to both customers and staff. The restaurant, located in Ballsbridge, has been a staple in the Dublin dining scene for over a decade. It was known for its modern Irish cuisine and extensive wine list. In a statement, the restaurant’s management expressed its regret for the sudden closure but did not provide a specific reason. They stated that all reservations have been canceled and that any outstanding gift vouchers will be honored in full. Staff at the restaurant were informed of the closure at a meeting on Friday morning. They have been offered support and financial assistance from the company. Customers who had planned to dine at Michael’s have been left disappointed. Many have taken to social media to express their sadness and support for the staff. The closure of Michael’s is a significant loss to the Dublin restaurant scene. It had become a destination for locals and tourists alike, renowned for its high-quality food and attentive service. The sudden nature of the closure has raised questions about the stability of the restaurant industry in Ireland. Many businesses are struggling to cope with rising costs and a shortage of staff. The Dublin Town business group has expressed concern about the closure and called on the government to provide more support to the hospitality sector. The Irish Times has reached out to Michael’s management for further comment but has not yet received a response.Closure of Renowned Dublin Restaurant Michael’sClosure of Renowned Dublin Restaurant Michael’s Michael’s, a celebrated seafood restaurant in south Dublin, has announced its closure. Chef and owner Gareth “Gaz” Smith revealed the unfortunate news on Instagram, citing the expiration of the lease at the restaurant’s Mount Merrion location. The closure takes effect immediately. Smith plans to consolidate his operations at Big Mike’s, his other restaurant in Blackrock, Dublin. The decision was a difficult one, as Michael’s had garnered a loyal following and was widely considered among the city’s finest dining establishments. Over the years, Michael’s seafood dishes have become iconic in Dublin, frequently gracing social media feeds. Smith opened Big Mike’s in 2022, and the staff from Michael’s will be relocating to the larger Blackrock venue. Smith expressed his emotions about the closure, acknowledging the many special moments created at Michael’s. He thanked patrons for their support and invited them to experience the “wonderful magic” at Big Mike’s. Michael’s gift vouchers will be accepted at Big Mike’s Blackrock, with a flexible policy in place. Smith, a familiar figure in the Dublin culinary scene, has published a cookbook and also operated Little Mikes next to Michael’s for several years.Popular south Dublin restaurant Michael’s has closed “with immediate effect”, according to The Irish Times. The restaurant, located in Blackrock, was known for its modern Irish cuisine and had been in operation for over 10 years. The closure was announced in a statement on the restaurant’s website, which said that “it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Michael’s”. The statement said that the decision to close was made “after much deliberation” and that the restaurant’s owners thanked their customers for their support over the years. The closure of Michael’s is the latest in a number of high-profile restaurant closures in Dublin in recent months. In January, the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Chapter One closed its doors, and in February, the Michelin-starred restaurant Patrick Guilbaud announced that it would be closing at the end of the year. The closures have raised concerns about the future of Dublin’s restaurant scene, which has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.