It is hard to find anything wrong here. The service was some of the best we have had (not just in…read moreDublin, but anywhere). The ribeye was in the top 3 steaks ever. The chips fried in tallow were great, our entire experience was absolutely amazing. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

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!

Unbelievable! This food was out of this world. I recommend the $35 main course because you get a…read morelittle bit of everything. The feather blade cut was to die for. Nice relaxed ambience and service is quick and easy. Reservations needed and not quite sure the dress code! I went in a button up and was just a little too formal.

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.

Absolutely loved it here! Irish beef with French cooking techniques make for a great combination…read more The ribeye a well marbled and flavorful cut and was cooked perfectly. Really enjoyed the way the vegetables were prepared as well. Presentation of everything was gorgeous. Mashed potatoes were just ok, I'd suggest opting for a different side. Nice cocktail menu. Servers were attentive but not overbearing. We will be back next time we're in Dublin!

We were looking for lunch and saw the luncheon specials posted at Boeuf. Took a chance and glad…read morewe did. Lots of locals. Great service and good food. The steak and chicken were seasoned and cooked perfectly!

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 service here is worth five stars by itself. The dining room is small and cozy. The staff does…read morean exceptional job of explaining all cuts and the flavor profiles of each cut. We opted for the dining for 2 filet at 16oz and comes with a ton of sides. The steak was cooked perfectly. Had very good flavor and was evenly cooked. The broccoli and mushrooms were my favorite sides and they were all perfectly cooked. The cocktails were exceptional we had the Old Fashioned and whiskey sour. The drinks are a tad on the sweet side if you are sensitive to that. Flavors were great but didn't seem too strong. Would definitely recommend stopping in for a steak and cocktail. Highly recommend getting a reservation.

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.

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.

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.

Server Anna was absolutely phenomenal taking care of our 6 person group. We got sat in a beautiful…read moreprivate room. The food was delicious and reasonably priced and cocktails were delicious. We will definitely return!!

We had a delicious lunch at the Bank on our first visit to Dublin. We made an online reservation…read morefor 12 and were given a cozy table up in a small mezzanine above the ornate restaurant which was nice as the lower level had many more tables and was quite lively from a noise standpoint. There were a number of tempting sandwiches and mains but we ended up sharing the grilled chicken sandwich with Caesar dressing with a side of chips. We decided to share it which was smart in hindsight as it (along with the burgers and other items) were huge! Half a sandwich was the perfect lunch. The place got pretty busy so I think reservations are a good idea. Recommended

Hard to fault this restaurant on Saint Stephens Green. I came for the first time on a recent trip…read more It feels like Luxury as soon as you walk in. You get escorted to the downstairs bar which has great cocktails. Then for the main event I got the fillet steak. Was top notch and it comes with incredible sides. These sides are so huge that you could never finish by yourself. That makes it great value. The dessert was literally the best cheesecake I have ever had. It's the Oreo cheesecake, and it was incredibly soft and smooth. Again huge portion to share. This is great spot for a special occasion. Definitely coming back.

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.

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