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    F.X.Buckley

    4.5 (129 reviews)
    PriceySteakhouses, Irish
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Potato gratin side dish
    Jesse B.

    The interior is small but well lit and you don't feel crowded. The wait staff was super helpful and explained the steak cuts well. The food is phenomenal - a great steakhouse with amazing sides. The kidney and bone marrow appetizers were unique and delicious! Getting a reservation was difficult (you expect that at a popular location of this caliber) but worth it.

    Ally W.

    The steak here was delicious! It was seasoned well and seared well, with just the right amount of salt and a nice crust. The pepper sauce added a nice touch, but the steak tasted fabulous on its own. The chips in beef drippings were super crispy, and you could really taste the beef drippings. I got a small 6 oz. Filet with chips and it was enough to fill me. I was perfectly satisfied. To end on a sweet note, I ordered the Black Forest Cheesecake and it was creamy and decadent, without being too heavy. The cherry sorbet that accompanied it was refreshing. The only item I did not like from the menu was the Heritage 1930 cocktail: way too sweet. Good thing I ended on a different, more pleasant, sweet note.

    Esther G.

    My partner and I showed up from our long-haul flight, dragging our suitcases and backpacks, wearing hoodies and sneakers and definitely tired. You would've thought we came dressed to the nines! This place was elevated, and I greatly appreciated that it didn't affect the attention and service we received. The Sunday roast was great value for the cost! We started with the bone marrow, which was so good. There was a layer of buttery-soft mashed potatoes which were delicious! The potatoes roasted in duck fat... I mean, what is better?

    Cote de boeuf with foie gras (came with mash/chips/broccolini/green beans/mushrooms/sautéed onions, all 4 sauces).
    Robyn C.

    Make the reservation and prepare yourself by skipping lunch that day. The restaurant and its staff really is a gem. Casual enough for friends to gather but "dressy" enough to be a nice date night place. Started with the short rib nugget, beef carpaccio and caesar salad. Here's the deal, the salad plate was cold, but the salad itself was room temp at best and the dressing was really "mayonnaise-y" and less like you typical Caesar dressing (peppery, lemony, anchovy-ey). The beef carpaccio had good flavor, but nothing that would blow your mind. However, the short rib carried the misses from the other starters. It was tender shredded short rib coated in a light breading and fried. It was served with a mushroom type cream sauce and I could've and would've eaten it for app, main and dessert! As for the main, we opted for the cote de boeuf. I didn't realize how much food it was going to come with until I saw a neighbor table order the chateaubriand and the food just kept pilling on! It came with all 4 sauces, and all the sides you could imagine. It was for 2, but could easily feed 4! The server suggested we order it medium so the fats had enough time to render, however, I would stick to medium-rare next time because some of the actual meat was a bit more done than I would normally take. We opted for the foie gras on top and that really helped with the "more cooked" pieces. We ended up taking 1/2 of the dinner to go. Unfortunately we had no space for dessert, but I cannot wait to visit this place again!

    Steak cuts
    Sarah M.

    FX Buckley was an unplanned birthday success! My cousin and I were visiting Dublin in May for my birthday and had a different restaurant planned for my birthday dinner; however, due to my fashionably lateness (which I say is allowed on one's birthday), we missed our reservation. The night before we met a chef while having drinks at Brazen Head, and when we told him of my birthday dinner plans, he suggested FX Buckley as an alternative. After missing our reservation, we realized how close we were to FX Buckley so we stopped by, and they said they'd be able to fit us in within an hour which was perfect. We walked over to the pub across the street for a Guiness, and around 30 minutes later, Daniel, the host/manager? came over to grab us. From there, we had the best dinner ever. I think our waiter was named George - at least that's what the receipt says, but for some reason I have "Robert?" saved as a note in my phone - either way, he was great. We ordered cocktails (I ordered the espresso martini; my cousin ordered the whiskey sour, and later the bourbon old fashioned - which comes with a fun smokey show). For steak, they displayed a tray of various cuts for us to choose from (I went with the 12 oz sirloin and my cousin ordered the 12 oz rib eye). For our side, we each ordered the creamy mashed potato with spring onion and for additional sides, we ordered the green beans with shallot dressing and the caramelized onions. All of the steak sauce options were so good; instead of choosing one, they brought out all four for us to sample. My favorites were probably the garlic butter and the Bearnaise; the other two were pepper sauce and bone marrow jus. And to top it all off, at the end of the meal they brought out a birthday vanilla crème brûlée with a candle. The restaurant is not a large location (though it is a really lovely space) so I'm thankful they were able to fit us in without a reservation. It was a fantastic birthday dinner, and I hope to dine here again on my next visit to Dublin.

    Porterhouse.
    Cindy Z.

    This was one spot that I didn't plan on visiting, but surprisingly was the absolute favorite meal on the entire Ireland trip. Our tour guide mentioned how great all the beef is here because the cows are all grass-fed, so we decided to check it out. Although we weren't able to get reservations the day of, we decided to come early at 5:30pm for a seat. Luckily, they were able to accommodate us, but definitely make reservations ahead of time. Once you're seated, the waiter brings a platter of all their cuts of meat and gives you an introduction. This was impressive. We ended up ordering the Porterhouse for 2 (€105), side of Sugar Pit Bacon (€4.95), and a bottle of Urban Malbec (€44). The porterhouse is perfect for a date night, which also includes all the fixings: sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, mashed potatoes, chips (or fries), green beans, and broccolini. All I can say is WOW. This meal was absolutely delicious! Be sure to come here with an appetite. With all the meat and potatoes you will consume in Ireland, this is one that you don't want to miss.

    Bone in ribeye
    Lloyd M.

    In my opinion, the best steak house in Dublin. Both the quality of the beef and how it is prepared is critical, and they get it correct on both attributes. I had the bone in ribeye and the cut had just the right amount of marbling and was cooked to true medium rare, just as ordered. I like the fried onions that were included and the fact I could substitute a salad for the potatoes. The creamed spinach side was also great. The atmosphere also works for a steakhouse, it is old school without being fake old school (where they try too hard) and service is quite efficient. Best steak house experience I've had in Dublin.

    Fresh Oysters
    Jim E.

    So here's my story and I'm sticking to it... walking though Dublin and the wife and I run across a butcher shop, F.X.Buckley, and loving meat the way I do I was very sad... all that lovely meat and no way to take it home or grill it on the balcony of the hotel. But WAIT they have restaurants, with available slots for reservations!!! Yay for us, we can eat that beautiful meat and not have to cook it ourselves So we made reservations for F.X. Buckley the Restaurant Started with 1/2 dozen oysters, beautiful fresh flavor Porterhouse, chips, mash, green beans, broccoli Perfectly cooked Cuts like butter Crème Brule Very attentive service 815 reservation, seated exactly on time €142 for two with, tax tips and drinks they have their own steak knives that they sharpen 3 x a week so your meat will cut and not tear Highly recommend - and reasonably priced for a higher end restaurant

    Richard M.

    While traveling in Ireland with my daughter, we decided to give F.X. Buckley a try. I was looking forward to try a steakhouse that has been voted as one of the top 101 Steak Restaurants in the world for 4 consecutive years. And F.X. Buckley did not disappoint! Impeccable service coupled with excellent steak. I ordered the 22oz Rib Eye on the bone. It was juicy and flavorful, simply superb. The cajun onions were a nice surprise and their fries were thick with a crunchy exterior and a light and fluffy interior. We loved it!

    Ribeye bone in with Cajun onions

    Amazing food and we're able to seat a part of 2 last minute. Meat was perfectly cooked to the requested medium rare and the pepper sauce was a perfect compliment to it, not overpowering.

    Aperol spritz
    Lien d.

    Food was delicious but you don't get much for what you pay for. Although the bone marrow was definitely worth it. Obviously all the food is incredible quality and great service too. They have beautiful modern water carafes that caught my eye. Nice bathrooms too.

    Elgin M.

    After not being able to get a seat in my first couple of visits due to my own lack of planning I was finally able to see what this is all about. I was not disappointed in the slightest. Great service, great food from starter to dessert. And maybe even the best of all a great price for the food and service I got. If I had had this exact same meal in the states it would have easily cost me twice as much. If you're planning a visit to Dublin call ahead and get a table or you likely will be left out in the cold. Order the Ribeye med rare, and a side creamed spinach and thank me later. Also if there's more than one of you have an order of oysters and get your meal started off right. (Thanks table next to me)

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    OMG THIS PLACE IS GREAT. excellent food all around. Going back for a second round to night

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    Great food, great service, a bit on the crowded and noisy side, but it only makes the experience merrier. Highly recommend!!

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    T bone was not bad, Caesar salad was really good, shouldn't miss their cream brûlée, it was awesome! Service was very nice too

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    We were here on Wednesday 18th and I have to say it was superb, nice well informed staff and at £75 for two with wine a bargain.

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    The Butcher Grill

    The Butcher Grill

    4.5(94 reviews)
    2.3 kmRanelagh
    €€€

    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.

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    The Butcher Grill - Complimentary bread, olive oil

    Complimentary bread, olive oil

    The Butcher Grill - Monday/Tuesday special: Côte de Beouf, onion rings, smoked beans (€62)

    Monday/Tuesday special: Côte de Beouf, onion rings, smoked beans (€62)

    The Butcher Grill - Neat green spot.

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    Neat green spot.

    Bull & Castle - 8 oz Filet

    Bull & Castle

    4.1(302 reviews)
    0.4 kmClanbrassil Street
    €€€

    We were in Ireland first time for 11 days,…read more This place was recommended by a local tour guide. And let me tell you The Steak is the bomb Everything was so good including their own beer. And cap off that meal with some awesome Crème brûlée Thank You.

    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.

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    Bull & Castle - Second floor layout

    Second floor layout

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    Whiskey flight.

    Shanahan's On The Green - Filet 8oz

    Shanahan's On The Green

    4.4(81 reviews)
    0.7 kmSouth Inner City
    €€€€

    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.

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    Shanahan's On The Green
    Shanahan's On The Green
    Shanahan's On The Green

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    The Stag's Head - Bacon & Cabbage

    The Stag's Head

    4.3(316 reviews)
    0.1 kmSouth Inner City
    €€

    This place was super cool. Really nice Victorian interior with cool stag-inspired decor. Staff is…read morenice and it's pretty spacious. Was surprised to find they had table service.

    If you want to experience a true Victorian pub in Dublin, The Stag's Head is a beautiful place to…read morestart. Tucked down Dame Court just off Dame Street, The Stag's Head is one of those rare pubs that feels genuinely historic rather than designed to look old. The building dates to the late 1800s, and the interior retains the ornate features of a classic Victorian "gin palace"--rich carved wood, stained glass, brass rails, and a warm, glowing bar that feels wonderfully preserved. We stopped in around 4:30 pm, which turned out to be a perfect time to visit. There were other patrons enjoying drinks and food, but the atmosphere was calm and relaxed rather than loud or rowdy. It felt like the kind of place where locals drop in for a quiet pint on their way home from work before the evening crowd arrives. The staff were excellent--friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. The food was very good (we failed to take photos because we were too busy enjoying it). As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to see the Impossible burger front and center on their menu; it was deliciously prepared with guacamole on a brioche bun, and not an afterthought on the menu. My companions both chose the Irish Beef Burger, and said it was excellent. One thing to know: this is a traditional Victorian pub, so cocktails aren't really part of the program. Expect beer, wine, or spirits rather than mixed drinks. In a place like this, that actually feels exactly right. Other pubs do serve mixed drinks. Between the history, the ambience, the quality of the food, and the wonderful staff, The Stag's Head is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've experienced a real piece of Dublin.

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    Bar

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    One of our favorite

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    Back door area

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