Mr Fox Review: New Chef Jordan Aims for Michelin Stars at Dublin Restaurant

A new culinary chapter is unfolding at Mr Fox, a beloved Dublin 1 establishment, with the arrival of chef patron Jordan. Having opened its doors nearly a decade ago, the restaurant now sees Jordan collaborating with founder Anthony Smith, aiming to elevate the dining experience.

Jordan boasts an impressive fine-dining trajectory, beginning with three years at the K Club in Co Kildare. His career includes formative periods under Mickael Viljanen at The Greenhouse and Ross Lewis at Chapter One, experiences he describes as highly influential. Further honing his skills, he worked at the Michelin-starred AnnaLena in Vancouver and earned another star at D’Olier Street in Dublin 2 under James Moore.

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A new chapter begins at Mr Fox.

The restaurant's dining room, situated in a Georgian basement on Parnell Square West, retains its classic charm with sage-green walls, timber paneling, and navy velvet curtains. While the tasting menu remains a popular choice, an a la carte option returned last summer, offering greater flexibility. Most diners observed were opting for the tasting menu, perhaps enjoying a pre-theatre meal before a show at the nearby Gate Theatre.

The review details dishes from both menus. The 48-hour sourdough, served with cep butter and Parmesan custard, is noted as very good. A langoustine tail wrapped in golden toast is praised for its fresh, sweet flavor, enhanced by yuzu koshō, though the toast itself could have been crisper. A bottle of Italian trebbiano complemented the meal well.

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Back in Ireland, he worked in D’Olier Street under James Moore, again when the restaurant was awarded a Michelin star, before moving to Terre in Castlemartyr in Co Cork.