So we walked over from the hotel next door. Walking into the restaurant was like walking back in time (think 1983). No updates noticeable. We weren't sold on whether or not this would be a good choice based in vibe. There's a pizza oven and traditional diner food...(kinda a strange mix) It wound up being Really Good! Service was great and food was delicious, although overpriced. We recommend read more

Sunday night, it was packed full. We were given a buzzer and told our wait time was about 20 minutes, we only waited about 10. I know some people are going to think it's only pizza! But the pizza was wonderful! The crust was thin & crispy including the center. I don't like picking up a piece of pizza and everything dropping from the center. I'm sure we will be eating here again! read more

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I love this place, it is always busy in the evenings and has a great vibe, lots of people, noise and movement! Every time I have been I have had to wait for a table, not too long, just long enough to order and enjoy one of the lovely cocktails at the bar! The place is big as is the menu, lots of choice, so great for fussy eaters and a good kids menu too. But even though it is billed as a family restaurant, don't let that put you off, I have gone here with groups of mates as well as intimate dinners and have had a great time! The food from the grill is great and cooked to perfection, the warm Cajun chicken salad is also good, but the best thing on the menu is the warm chocolate brownie served with ice cream! Best brownie I have ever tried! Prices are great too and they offer some great lunch deals! read more

Joels - Joel's - Steakhouses Near Me - Dublin, D

The food was delicious! One of the best Salomon I ever had. The service was amazing. Very friendly staff and excellent atmosphere. read more

I'm trying to remain positive as I write this review but watching Ireland being given a hiding by Germany is not helping my mood. So Joels....I have passed your establishment many times, everytime your impressive facade gets a smile of acknowledgement from me. When my other half suggested we go there for dinner, I was filled with intrepid excitement. Well my excitement and enthusiasm was short lived. I wonder if we had come here midweek, would the service have been a little better, but some of the staff there seemed to want to be on the lash with their friends, then again they seemed to want to be anywhere else than Joels. The waiter who served us had zero craic and made no attempt to converse. Customer service should come easy and smiles are free. Maybe the staff here need to be reminded of that! Now the food, I love food and generally clear the plate however tonight for the first time in a long time there was enough food left on my plate going back to the kitchen to feed a small family. Even my girlfriend said "it can't be that bad"but it truly was. Chicken Maryland is a simple dish which should be executed perfectly everytime. The chicken was bone dry, the battered banana and pineapple were battered and cooked days ago. I wasn't even asked was it ok but maybe the waiter to his credit knew better not to. Not even the thought of dessert could help my mood so much so I declined and asked for the bill. At 40 euro and 90 cent, I felt robbed. I apologise now for the 10 cent tip but anymore would have been a travesty. Even the mints tasted like soap. Try them and see. I hope the owners and management will read this review and make the necessary improvements. So two stars from me, one for the structural brilliance and the other is to make up for the lack of tippage but truth be told you didn't deserve more. read more

This is a great restaurant for a Sunday dinner or a catch up with friends.. Not the classiest place so not great for a first date as its not really super impressive but the food is great, very reasonably prices, staff are friendly and will try their best to accomadate everyone.. I have been eating here quite regular for a few years and would reccomend it anyone.. read more

This place really sticks out once you pass Newlands Cross. I always felt sorry for the building due to it being pretty and different and sadly located in an industrial type wasteland. Try to see beyond that and focus on the contemporary building instead. Food in there is top notch. Nothing pretentious, very basic but tasty stuff. They have this promotion after three where everything is 10 euros, I got the steak sandwich. It hit the spot that's for sure. If you just want a no frills night in a posh looking building then come here. read more

Always great food and service, perfect place for family dinners or groups. Kids love the knickerbocker glories too!

When we walked into Joels one Sunday afternoon our expectations went down a bit. The dated carpet and decor, the canteen-esque amount of tables in the central area. Um... Seated quickly in a comfortable booth, I found the menu extensive. We both opted for a burger. They are very customisable here. I had the grilled chicken with the basic toppings of lettuce and tomato. It was delicious. Perfectly cooked and the sauce that comes on it was excellent. My partner enjoyed his beef burger a lot. He put more toppings on his too, which is included in the price. The place was quite busy, especially with families. But after watching the floor staff, I realised the place is really well run. Like clockwork and as a result the service was great. We will come back again in the future for sure. Recommended. read more

Old fashioned decor, food is greasy and tasteless. No atmosphere at all. With a bit of care and imagination it could be a great American Style diner. read more

The great thing about Joels on the Naas Road is that despite a flashy Celtic Tiger era make over, this family steakhouse hasn't lost the magic that keeps crowds filling the huge dining room regularly throughout the week. Reservations and dinner jackets aren't necessary, if anything it confounds the front desk. Mixed drinks and novelty cocktails are pricey here, so keep it simple and save room for dinner. The menu at Joels is a long list of simple crowd pleasers -steak, roast chickens, savoury pies and sandwiches with plenty of traditional sides. With easy dinners that offer such little challenge, it's easy to focus on the company at your table -this is a family restaurant after all. On our most recent visit two 8oz fillet steaks with three vege sides followed by coffees came to about €50, not astoundingly cheaper than the City Centre, but well worth it for the atmosphere! read more

I ate at Joel's Restaurant last night because of its close proximity to my hotel, The Louis Fitzgerald. The service was underwhelming - my waitress was inattentive and took an abnormally long time to respond to requests (the restaurant was not particularly busy). Started with the chicken wings which were among the smallest I've ever had. Entree was the "create your own" burger which was also underwhelming. The patty was bland on a dry bun. Overall, a pretty disappointing meal. Not necessarily a lot of options in the area but it's worth leaving Newland Cross to find a better dinner. read more

This is a family favorite. I brought the family here a few years ago as Its close to where I work. They fecking loved it. Its really spacious, has an excellent no fuss menu. The food is very appetizing and the service is attentive and efficient. We make it a monthly or bi-monthly event as a treat because of my shift work. The kids wont eat from the kiddies menu as they feel they are too grown up at 11 and 13 for crayons with their menu so I have to fork out for the adult menu for 4. But the prices are reasonable anyway so its not going to bankrupt me. In saying that kids eat free on Thursdays but only from the kiddie menu. There are always special offer nights on I believe they have a girls night out menu. They also have entertainment nights with good menus and cater for party bookings. Its a great place for an american diner experience. I brought my elderly neighbour recently for her 85th birthday and she loved it. It will always be a a family favorite. read more

Joels is a smashing place to bring a group for a bite to eat. It has an extensive menu with very good specials for those on a budget. For once the vegetarian selection is quite varied and the service is fast and efficient if a tad business like. There's a system here that works and a formula that hasn't changed in all the years I've been going here. Very popular with families on those special ocassions. Parking is ample and fairly secure. Very handy on your way into Dublin off the N7 with a garage right beside it to top up on petrol before hitting the city centre. read more

Went to Joel's tonight and didn't realise Friday night is ladies night!!! Had a great 3 course meal with a glass of champagne for €20. Place was packed but our meal was served quickly by very friendly staff. read more

I used to go to Joel's with all family every Sunday and for any special occasion, then all of a sudden Joel's wasn't our spot anymore as my mum got so sick after our last meal there from the nachos, it had been about 5 years since that so I decides to brave it in around Christmas time and I can see why we don't go the turkey and ham was like rubber it tasted as if it was frozen and reheated several times the service was terrible waiting well over an hour I between meals. I will never brave this place again. read more

Waited 30mins to be seated. Waited another 10 to be served. Waiting almost 40mins for food to arrive. Had to remind waiter twice to bring us water, it tasted horrible, obviously tap water. Food was ok, nothing to write home about. No waiter check in at all, just dropped food and ran. Little pricey. Decor is old and outdated, could do with a bit of money spent on it. Wouldn't visit again. read more

Great place to go when you dining with a lot of people I love the chicken Kiev's and the T-bone steak

Stayed at the hotel next door for our last night and had a lovely dinner! Salads, pasta, and wok bowl were served timely and tasted great. Perfect stop! read more

The best restaurant in the area is this crown jewel in the FitzGerald Group! I have been here a few times and always received great service and excellent food. The dishes are not exotic but it is targeted as a family restaurant and everything is presented and cooked to the highest standard and there is bound to be something on the menu that everyone will enjoy. It is a popular restaurant with the locals too and often reserved for occasions like birthdays, communions and confirmations which lends to the great atmosphere. If you are looking for a quiet meal then I suggest trying it during the week and not the weekend. read more

I love the idea of Joel's. It's fast, comfortable, reasonable and has a great choice of food for every palate. The main thing that really puts me off going there is the congregation of smokers that gather around the main entrance. How the restaurant can tolerate this is beyond me! It's cheap and cheerful really. read more

Went here recently for a family and I have to say it was VERY VERY ordinary indeed. They have a huge menu, none of which was done very well. My niece got the child's pizza which was absolutely tiny with the topping scraped on. I had a taste and it was rotten! She couldn't eat it so had to make do with the miserable portion of chips that came with it. I had a T-bone steak which was pretty flavourless and was cooked medium/well done when I specifically asked for it to be extremely rare! My mother ordered chicken Kiev. As she started eating it she realised there was no sauce inside whatsoever. There were two of them so she went for the second one only to find it had no sauce in it either. We had small kids with us so she didn't want to upset them by causing a fuss, so she brought them home and complained to the manager by phone next day. He was supposed to send out a voucher as an apology, but that has failed to materialise. On a positive side the staff were courteous, fast and friendly and attentive also, but if I can help it, I will never go back there again. read more