Food 9/10 Service7/10…read moreAmbience 9/10 Overall8/10 Stumbled upon this on our walk over to the Dublin castle, we needed some food stopped in here for some appetizer ended up getting the oysters and olives, which were so tasty. They had local oysters which we thoroughly enjoyed. The service was great alongside the cocktails we received, which was bloody Mary. Initially on the menu it shared that the bloody Mary's were cheaper than what we were actually charged The service and ambience was great overall really enjoyed the upstairs as well

FX Buckley on Crow Street presents a classic steakhouse exterior: polished, inviting, and…read moreunmistakeably traditional in its presentation. This is their second location after the original FX Buckley on Pembroke Street opened in the 1980s; but the Buckley family has been serving premium cuts of Irish beef since the 1600s! The restaurant's interior leans into rich, warm tones with dark woods, leather seating, an open kitchen, and an atmosphere that feels both refined and approachable. Make sure to check out the massive dry-aging fridge in the front of the space, where scarlet-hued meats are displayed through transparent glass panes. We made a reservation for 4 at 6:30pm on a Sunday night through OpenTable, and the restaurant was about half-full when we arrived, but filled up throughout the course of our meal. Our server immediately brought over a tray of their six cuts of meat (all 100% Irish and dry-aged for 28 days), including ribeye, striploin, filet, and variations on the bone. Additionally, there's chalkboard graphics on the wall with detailed descriptions of each cut, which was very helpful in our selection. All steaks are cooked in their signature Josper charcoal ovens, lending a lovely touch of smoky flavor. The menu reads "classic steakhouse", with plenty of different cuts and weights of steak, refined starters, plenty of sides, and a variety of options for non-beef-eaters. We also appreciated the fact that each steak comes with your choice of one of three sides (chips, mashed potatoes, or salad), as well as your choice of sauce (bernaise, bone marrow jus, garlic butter, or pepper sauce). Additionally, all steaks on the bone are served with crispy fried onions. Their wine list is highly lauded, with bottles from all around the world, and a master in-house sommelier. As two members of our party weren't too hungry, they split a Caesar Salad (€13) and the Free Range Chicken (€29) between them. The Caesar Salad was a fresh salad of lightly-dressed, crunchy romaine lettuce, topped with an almost snow-like shaved Parmesan, and Crowe's smoked bacon. The variety of textures and flavors made this a surprising hit. The chicken was tender and juicy, served with a rich truffle cream sauce and salted kohlrabi, as well as your choice of side (she chose the Sauteed Chestnut Mushrooms with Watercress, which were so tender that they cut like butter). While we found the portion of chicken to be a bit small, the ability to choose your own side (which are normally €7-8 on their own) was much appreciated. My brother opted for the 22oz Ribeye on the Bone (€90), which was a hefty portion of well-marbled ribeye on a dramatic tomahawk bone. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, with a signature reddish-pink center, and paired nicely with their sharp Pepper Sauce. His Beef Dripping Chips were thick-cut steak fries, with a delightfully crispy exterior, and a pillowy soft interior. Lastly, the fried onions tasted like an elevated version of French's Fried Onions (bringing back memories of Thanksgiving green bean casserole). I chose the 16oz Striploin on the Bone (€49.50) - one generally wouldn't associate the word "value" with a top-line steakhouse, yet this was truly a steal of a dish. Cooked to a perfect rare (cool red center) with a decent amount of marbling, yet still incredibly tender, this was one of the best steaks I've ever had. The bone marrow jus tasted like a rich gravy, yet not too decadent for the sumptuous steak. I chose the Organic Leaf Salad as a side, which was an assortment of mixed leaves, thin-shaved carrots and onions, and a tangy vinaigrette; I appreciated the lightness of the dressing when paired with the meat. We were so full from our generously-portioned entrees that we couldn't fathom ordering dessert, though some of their options were quite tempting (particularly their Bailey's Espresso Cheesecake). Additionally, their Sunday Roast (€29.50) is a much more affordable way to sample some of their Irish meat, though note that it's only served between 1-4pm on Sundays. If you're in the market for a proper steakhouse experience in Dublin with quality ingredients and thoughtful execution, looking no further than FX Buckley!

Amazing staff, atmosphere, and FOOD! Every single thing was amazing!…read more Steak was perfectly cooked, sides amazing!

Very nice staff and the food came out quickly. Definitely recommend reservations as the restaurant…read morefilled up quickly after 5pm. For some reason Google says they don't open until 5pm but there were people inside since 4pm. Very small and intimate. Only 3 or so booths for larger parties. Looks like a small cute cafe from the outside. Food was delicious except the sauce on the broccoli was very distracting. Didn't pair well with the steak. Fries were great. Very crispy.

We came here without reservations and sat at the bar. My wife ordered the 8 ounce fillet and my…read moreson and I split the tomahawk. When our tomahawk arrived we removed the onion strings. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. There was no need for the bearnaise or garlic butter sauces that we ordered. The mashed potatoes were the perfect side dish. I ordered the corned beef mash and it was just too flavorful for a side dish. My wife's fillet was perfect. We had the sticky toffee dessert which was awesome. The atmosphere was dark steakhouse and the service was excellent.

Scallops were tiny but tasty especially the mashed potatoes…read more Broccoli was good but very seasoned and a bit salty The steaks were delicious! Twice Baked potatoes were super dry. Cute spot, easy to talk, not crowded at all but they require a $50 deposit for no shows. I would t rush to go here but good quality steak and solid service. Ambiance is bright chill and funny as all the pedestrians peer in the windows to see what it looks like as you're eating your meal.

Our Irish fine dining tour continues! Tonight we visited FX Buckley. The Pembroke Street location…read moreis smart casual, and cozy. Dry aged Irish beef is exceptional! The purveyors are experienced butchers and they know their cuts of beef. We tried several of their famous steak sauces and my favorite is the pepper sauce. Beef dripping chips are rich and different. Pair the meal with a glass of red wine or an Old Fashioned.

The food or service might seem okay on the surface, but the male manager's passive-aggressive and…read morediscriminatory attitude completely ruined our evening. I was visiting with my Caucasian fiancé and my Asian family, and we spent a significant amount of money here.Throughout our visit, the manager constantly ignored the Asian members of our group. When we were leaving, he didn't even bother to look up, staring down at his notebook while half-heartedly muttering 'Have a good evening.'Did he honestly think we wouldn't notice this petty, cowardly racism? He clearly doesn't have the guts to be openly rude because he knows he'll face consequences, which makes his behavior even more despicable. A country's reputation and hospitality are built on how visitors are treated, and this restaurant is a disgrace to Ireland's image. What is the goal of a business that makes paying customers leave feeling insulted and disrespected? Absolutely pathetic. Never coming back

On our three week trip to Scotland and Ireland, our last three days were spent in Kilkenny…read more Our apartment just happens to be above the Butcher restaurant. We arrived early in the afternoon, and once the restaurant opened, we were provided with free smells of wonderfully cooking beef. Our plans were to go explore Kilkenny, looking for a place to eat, as the Butcher did not have any available seats. As l've done with other cities around Scotland and Ireland, I walked in, asked Camila if there were any seats available for four, she said we have one available right now. I scurried back and got the rest of the crew, and we were provided with a wonderful meal. We all chose the daily special, which was a 12 ounce ribeye, which we shared between each couple. We also added in salads, as well as grilled vegetables and sautéed mushrooms. All aspects of the meal were really good. I don't recall the name of the server, but he was very good, along with everybody else on the team who were always paying attention, and provided you with anything you needed at a moment's notice. The restaurant was very busy, and I'm surprised we were able to get a table, but Camila did a great job. Great vibe in the place. A bit noisy at first, but a couple large / loud tables settled their bills and left. Quite pleasant then. Thank you!

Showed up 30 minutes late because I got the time wrong and figured our reservation was toast. The…read moreButcher Grill is tiny and usually packed, so I thought there was no chance. But the hostess was an absolute gem. She had even tried calling me and still held our table. That kind of kindness already made me a fan before I even sat down. The food was incredible. I'm not usually into beans, but theirs were so good I kept going back for more. The scallops were perfectly cooked, sweet and tender. And the steak... wow. The flavor was out of this world. I've had some great steaks in my life, but this one took the cake. Every bite was rich, juicy, and unforgettable. I ate all over Ireland, and this was hands down my favorite meal of the trip. If you get the chance, do not miss The Butcher Grill.

Such a change from the last experience a year ago…read more We had 8:30 PM reservations. Arrived around 8:10 and were told to wait at the bar. No problem, it's NYE, we can wait for out booked time. Less than 5 minutes later we were lead to a table, not even time to order a drink! We shared everything. Ordered cocktails to begin with. They were ok, two different old fashioned drinks. We tried to order bone marrow, scallops, tuna tataki and a Caesar salad as starters. They were already out of the bone marrow and scallops. It's a holiday, you know there are reservations... what?! Poor management and planning!! They recommended the lamb kidneys... never had them before, super gross. I'll never do that again. It smelled like urine! We ordered the burger and 14 oz sirloin to share, medium rare on the steak. Polenta fries, and mashed potatoes. The polenta fries were outstanding! The burger was delicious! Smokey flavor, it was great. It came with huge steak fries, I prefer shoestring. The steak was not tender. Had a better steak sandwich at the Morrison for lunch. All in all, I will not be going back nor recommending this place. The wine I ordered never arrived, our water was never refilled. In fact, after the food arrived, we never saw anyone again!! When the check came with an obligatory 12.5% tip I missed it and paid. Once I noticed, I flipped out!! This was the worst service ever!! I double check tipping culture in Ireland before I complain. 10% is good for good service and bad service is ok to leave zero tip. So I asked for it back. They gave me credit for the tip but not the tax on tip. Unimpressed. Won't go again.

Tonight my husband and I went to Bull & castle Bar, the one upstairs of the restaurant. Granted it…read morewas a Sunday night ... But the bar was not overly crowded. From taking the drinks to delivering them it was very very slow. The food orders and service was snail's paste. The quality of the food was very unsatisfactory. My lamb köftes were cooked to the point that they tasted more like a charcoal!!! My husband could only eat half of his smash burger with a funny sauce. I noticed that they had oyster bar. After we order our meals I asked if I could get 2 Achill oysters to taste. I was told our meals were being prepared. I said that I do not mind getting them all together . 40 minutes later our meals arrived but no oysters.!!!! One shacks an oyster... It does not need too much preparations... I also asked no other sauce than a lemon. I mean!!!! You tell me what type of an excuse can they have. They offered us free desert. We do not eat desert! We do not want free stuff! Just deliver the food in edible condition and the drinks timely... Well they failed in both! I hope that you do not fall into this situation. So be aware! BTW Ireland is very beautiful, but do not expect tasty food unless you like fish & chips & stews.

Food and service were both spectacular. Had espresso martinis to start while we waited for our…read moretable at the bar. They were great. We ordered to he aged sirloin, which we both enjoyed, and try the chicken supreme, based on the servers recommendation. The chicken is a true standout. 10/10 would recommend ambiance, service, and food.

Food 10/10 Service 8/10…read moreAmbiance 8/10 Honestly, the best fish I have ever had. It was so favorable. I wish I had more of it. No service was well and the ambience was great.

First, I have to apologize for the awful photos. I'm not…read moresure if it was the lighting or user error, but I could not take a good photo in this beautiful venue. We were referred to Shanahan's by American friends. This is a classic American steakhouse, and had I realized that, I would have chosen a more authentically Irish restaurant. The meal and service were fantastic, but I'm not sure this would rank in my top steakhouse experiences. Our steak was not cooked medium rare - it was almost medium well. While everything was delicious, nothing stood out as unique other than the bread. That being said, a similar experience in the states would cost two times as much (think Morton's or Jeff Ruby's). The bread was fantastic, as were the scallops. As a southern American, the creamed corn was fantastic and as authentic as I've had anywhere (including the south). Our servers were incredibly attentive and the venue was beautiful. If you're from the USA... I'd pass and leave the experience to European tourists who want the American steakhouse experience. No complaints, just not what we typically look for when traveling international (which is entirely our fault). This is a very post place and reservations are a must.

The restaurant was beautiful and the hostesses were kind when greeting me and finding me a table (I…read moredid not have a reservation). The bread was Delicious! I could have ate that alone. This steakhouse reminds me of a Ruth Chris in the states. All steaks are ala carte and cooked perfectly. I got a half portion of truffle fries and it was definitely large enough for 2 people at minimum. Upon receiving my bill they gave me three chocolates which was a great treat. The only reason I didn't rate this higher is the wait service seemed to ignore me after I ordered and only till I asked for the check. The restaurant was busy with large parties and their attentiveness with them did look like if it was slower or I had a larger party I would get the same.

Everything was marvelous! We shared the 16oz steak for 2 it was a huge tenderloin, as advertised,…read moreamazing! Service was spot on and everything was super fresh & delicious

The other restaurants were booked so we walked in this one and it was relatively empty and so we…read morewere wondering what it would be like it's our last night in Dublin and we wanted to make it special and this Restaurant did exactly that great food, quiet and great cheesecake. Of course we have pretty high standards and this met all of them.S

I waited too long to review so some of the details escape me. Such as the appetizer we shared:…read moreConfit Pork Shoulder Croquettes, with quince puree, pickled shittake, and celeriac remoulade. The entrees were more memorable. I had the Fillet Of Irish Beef. I hardly ever order filet mignon but I'm glad I did. It may well be the best I've ever had. With Café de Paris butter, shallot pureé, pepper sauce, rocket (arugula), and a side of french fries. The flavor of the meat itself was incredible and the three sauces complemented it perfectly. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare as ordered. French fries aren't normally something to get excited about but these were a gastronomic masterpiece; the insides soft and sweet, not starchy, the outsides browned and subtly crisp, and I don't know what they were fried in but these had so much flavor it must have been beef tallow or duck fat. I'd come here again just to have a platter of these amazing fries! The wife's Coq Au Vin Façon La Maison (chicken breast braised in red wine, smoked bacon, mushrooms, baby onions, roast carrot, pomme purée) was equally memorable. I've never considering ordering this, thinking it too simple or plain. Not this. The red wine sauce really elevated a simple braised chicken. And how do they make even a simple carrot taste so good? We each had a wine from the ample selection of by the glass offerings and shared a gingery dessert which we both enjoyed. The service was good and not rushed. Just don't be intimidated by the waiter, who announced when he brought the bill that tip was not included; it seems this could have been handled more subtly.

It was a blustery grey Dublin day -- one of our last in the city as we prepared to head to France…read morefor a month. What better place to celebrate than at a French bistro in Dublin? La Maison was a delight! It was rainy but we wanted to sit outside, and there's a covered outdoor area with lots of smaller 2- and 4-top tables, so we were seated there. It is on a side street in downtown Dublin, so not as busy as main streets but still lots of food traffic, which added to the lively ambience. It was cold outside, but we stayed warm under here. We had a lovely meal. We started with a bread basket and shared shrimp appetizer, which were both great. For the main course, I ordered the duck breast, which was prepared perfectly. My husband had the steak which was also cooked nicely. To drink, we had a couple of glasses of wine each; La Maison has a solid wine menu with lots of delicious French wines and a few Italian wines as well. The service was pleasant and friendly, and the prices were just about right for the food and wine quality. Overall we had a lovely experience and would dine here again.