I would have given this place five stars if it wasn't for the fact that my clothes smelled like a piece of grilled steak as I left the place. Went here with a large group, the ten of us were seated in the basement floor which is not as pretty as upstairs yet comfortable and quiet. Started off with a few appetisers that we let our waitress pick out for us. I was immensely impressed by the salmon tempura; crunchy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside; and the cod bruschetta with sun dried cocktail tomatoes. As main almost all of us went for tuna on the stone. Came out in one piece and we were advised to take it off, cut it, and put back the pieces on the stove. Yum yum yum. The side of polenta fries was to-die-for, as was the truffle sauce served with the regular fries. Can't wait to go back, but next time I'll put on clothes that I don't mind having the smell of grilled tuna steak. read more

Well, quite a few of my colleagues have raved and raved about this place, so I finally got around to trying it out. So, the food. Well, it is delicious. Beautifully presented, made to perfection, unique menu offerings. All very impressive really. I hadn't actually realised why the rustic stone is called as it is. I found out when I got my main meal. The meat was served beside a hot stone which you then use to cook your meat to your liking before tucking into it. Quite a unique experience for the Dublin culinary scene I'd say. It was delicious! The only reason I marked it down from a 5 is because I found the serving portions rather small, though I will note that we ordered off a promotional menu so that may be why and that wouldn't deter me from going there again. All in all, of all the dishes I spied coming out to the tables around us, at least presentation wise, it all looked impeccable. This place is not cheap, but as far as fine dining in Dublin goes, this place won't completely break your bank account and the food won't disappoint. read more

Rustic Stone is a new restaurant owned by Chef Dylan McGrath, who won a Michelin star at his prior restaurant, Mint. My friend & I have spent a lot of time since this meal debating how to describe the food, and the best description probably comes from the restaurant's website: "To add creativity and flavour to the finest ingredients in the most nutritious way possible. In today's ever changing restaurant environment, there is a demand for greater choice and the need to cater for individual tastes and nutritional requirements. At Rustic Stone we feel we have something for everyone. Our restaurant is a fun, inviting and relaxed place to eat where everyone's needs, diets and indulgences are provided for." It's sort of a Whole Foods of restaurants (for those of you who are American): You're not going to find trans-fats or GMO here, and while some dishes are specifically designated as protein-packed, full of superfoods, etc., you'll also find fried foods--but fried in healthy oils, etc. read more

There will be something for everyone at Rustic Stone. They have a lot of healthy options and gluten free meals all marked on the menus. There is a nice casual atmosphere and the staff are very professional. Most people will rave about the meats that come out sizzling on a hot stone (and rightly so), but I'll recommend you try the polenta chips. Delicious, healthy and I haven't had them better anywhere else. For dessert, get the Knickerbocker Glory. It is fresh and tangy with a hint of lime. My mother still raves about the one she had 3 years ago. I should take her back... I'd also recommend signing up to their mailing list- they offer a lot insider deals! read more

I've definitely experienced much, much better in Dublin. Admittedly, great quality food, but rude waitress to our table of 10 men (?!!) while the waiter who turned up to take our money was lovely (?!!). Overall our group felt rushed, and forgotten. For me, my starter was tasty but teeny-tiny ( Crab Bruchetta) and main course ( Lamb Burger) was oversized and completely tasteless and seemed to have no seasoning as all. In fact, my main course was so big, I had to give most of it away. To me, Rustic Stone is an interesting concept, located on a very busy street with trendy chef. It's currently the place to go - but not sure for how long?! Perhaps if Rustic stone concentrated on a lower turnover of customers, maybe the staff would be less cranky, customers would not be ignored - and the chief's would not forget to add seasoning to the main courses. read more

I tried to stay away from pub and unhealthy food while in Ireland, and was recommended this place. A delicious & healthy salad in Ireland? Who would have thought. Cocktails are a joke though, so stick to wine. read more

Very nice balance of European and contemporary tastes. Trendy but with some great dishes to boot.

A unique dining experience! Raw board is a must for a starter as are the polenta fries. They come out absolutely covered in Parmesan that melts in your mouth. The filet is also a must (or at least something "from the stone"). You cook it on your own board!!! The best steak I've had in a long long time. The cauliflower side was perfectly cooked. The frozen avocado soup was interesting to say the least- not my favorite but i'm glad I tried it. The atmosphere is great and very lively. For such a fancy dining experience it is pretty casual which is great. We finished the meal with Irish coffees which were the best we've ever had- and we've had a lot. The only slight downside was the waitstaff- not great, not awful either, just pretty average if not a little too present. Highly recommend for the food and environment though!! read more

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Really lovely ambience in here. The staff can't do enough for you. The menu is expensive enough but we had a €25 3 course meal on a Wednesday night. Gorgeous sticky chicken wings to start, macaroni with Parma ham for main, followed by a custard creme brûlée sort of thing. All washed down with a strawberry Bellini. A lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere read more

I've walked by this restaurant many times, having not being impressed by McGrath's other venture Fade St Social on nearby Fade Street I'd never considered dining here. However after a long work event on a muggy, wet Thursday evening and wanting something different other than the Mexican and Indian options that dominate George's Street me and my friend hesitantly popped in, uncertain we'd get a seat as the restaurant was buzzing with people. I wasn't sure what to expect as the menu is heavy on steak options and I'm a vegetarian. The managerial staff were more than accommodating and we waited at the downstairs bar until a table became available. I was disappointed to see that none of the pasta mains were suitable for vegetarians. Instead I had two sides for my main, tapas style - the cauliflower florets and bean salad. Both were delicious, especially the cauliflower! I could have eaten a bowl of it. We received our food 10 minutes after ordering. My friend had the Superfood Salad, the small portion which was huge! It was so fresh and attractive looking, she was very impressed. The drinks and cocktails aren't cheap, but we enjoyed the wine very much, there's a good selection of drinks to choose from. The place was buzzing with couples and large groups, clearly a favourite spot. The plush leather snugs downstairs look like they'd be great for a party of people. The waiters are smartly dressed, and service was very efficient. I'd certainly recommend this to anyone, but ideally I would like to see more hot vegan/vegetarian options - that being said, every dish on the menu is well marked according to dietary requirements. A trick most restaurants miss out on. read more

Hugely disappointed with the food and service. The cocktails were good is my best compliment. Can't think of any reason to return. Dublin has such great restaurants this was a big fail for me. From entering to leaving it was below par. We are both in the industry and very forgiving for normal mistakes or hardship but this was not acceptable. read more

This place is Rad!. I went for a dinner with my friends, we had burgers, steaks and chips. But in this restaurant every thing looks fancy even the chips!. The food was good and their presentation was even better. The only thing i did not like is their coffee. read more

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I must say, I had an absolutely amazing dinner in the Rusitc Stone recently. The service was fantastic, everyone was so attentive and we never felt like we were waiting long at all to be served. I got the steak on a stone - as really, how could you not - when in Rome and all that.... :) I must say, the steak was fantastic! and don't get me started on the Polenta Chips. I would highly recommend it! :) read more

We had a great dining experience at the Rustic Stone: the decor, service, presentation, and food were all wonderful. I was with 3 people on a Tuesday night (pre-show-Olympia), so it wasn't very crowded. While it was an enjoyable experience overall, I do think it was a bit over-priced. If the mains included even 1 side, it would be a bit more reasonable. Hence the 4 versus 5 rating. in terms of the food specifically: the appetizers, the bread & spreads, and the duck/beef were both great. I'd prefer the bread to be a little more exciting than basic white loaf, but the hummus and baba ganoush were really tasty. Everyone I was with ordered fish - tuna, monk, and lobster - and all were good. We enjoyed the unique experience of cooking the fish to our preferred level on out individual hot stones, which stayed surprisingly hot throughout the meal. We got a few tasty sides as well (salads, mushy peas, etc.). read more

Just a quick review on the new Rustic Stone cocktail bar above the restaurant. Visited with a friend over the weekend and was impressed,great drinks and none of the watered down stuff you can get in some places! Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff... One to try! read more

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Amazing restaurant! I loved the beef filet, has to be top of my all time list. Great for groups as well. read more

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Slayed. Best meal in our 12-day European tour. Coming from a Chicago foodie household, this meal does justice on all things. Great wings, great chips, beautiful pastas and cocktails. Wish they had a brunch menu for us to come back to. A little piece of foodie heaven right there. read more

I had the pleasure of dining at the Rustic Stone in October 2013. I thought the food was great for my entire group of 12. As a pescatarian, I didn't indulge in the meat, but almost everyone else at my table did and they were smiling from ear to ear. I started with a beet root soup, (can't remember the name), that was out of this world. I asked for the tuna and it was cooked to perfection and had an excellent flavor. I loved, loved, loved the polenta chips! We also shared a group of appetizers that were awesome. The service was fantastic and the wait staff was very attentive to us all, even though the place was full. We closed the place and no one seemed to be annoyed. Will return on my next trip to Dublin! read more

Presentation at Rustic Stone is the frosting on the cake! The food is INCREDIBLE, tasty, unique, healthy yet very well combined with textures and unique pleasurable surprises. Some combinations you would have never thought of that make you want to order the entire menu (I almost did). Date night was made really special here. We sat outside in the rain covered by the awning and it was very romantic and quite vs the busy and overly warm outside. Highly recommend this place. Have great food and even better service. Five star service. read more

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I found the food absolutely amazing. High recommended to people with intolerances. Plenty of choice of gluten free dishes!! read more

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So delicious and the staff was so friendly and attentive. Will definitely be using them for a large team event the next time we're in town.

The menu is creative and fresh. We tried the breads with hummus, the rustic chicken salad, the mushroom tagliatelle, and the minestrone soup. The portions are huge, I'd recommend getting the smaller size of everything you order. The service is attentive and quick. There were a number of other things we wanted to try, I'm sure we'll be back. read more

I must admit Rustic Stone would not have been my very first choice because it looks like a tourist place. However, a friend of mine invited me for a dinner there, saying I wouldn't regret it. At the first glance, I thought the restaurant reflects the brand: meat served on a hot stone. On the menu there were a lot of beefy choices: rib eye, sirloin, rumb and fillet (from 24 to 36€). I took the burger (18€) at my friend's advise. Since it is difficult to find medium rare meat in Dublin, especially with burgers, I was really surprised by my dish: it was succulent and perfectly medium rare cooked, with fresh toppings such as "rughetta" and lemon vinaigrette which I really loved. Really remarkable. For those who are not up to meat, there is a vast choice of salads and pastas. My girlfriend took the chicken salad, around 11€. Besides eating well, I would say there are things I believe the staff could get better at. Firstly, the salt flakes plates on the table (please replace them with something more hygienic). Secondly, the beefy fried odors in the dining room (please improve the vacuum systems). Overall, it is clear Rustic Stone is a good place where eating well cooked meat. read more

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Recently visited rustic stone with 5 of my closest friends from secondary school as part of our xmas get-together. The atmosphere was really good and the table we were seated at was extremely comfortable. We went for the €50 set Christmas menu. The food was delicious. I went for chicken wings to start with followed by fillet steak on the stone accompanied with their tasty mashed potatoes. For dessert I had the chocolate soup which was small in portion but just the right amount in my opinion following a large main. The staff were as friendly as you would expect and the service was quite good considering it was so busy. Will definitely be going back again to have another steak on the stone, next time I think I'll try the T-Bone steak ;) read more

Booked as a birthday treat and was not disappointed. The table was booked for 9:15pm on Friday night, only time available as it seems very popular. Saturday night was completely booked out when we booked on Tuesday so book early. Arrived and as they were still waiting for our table we were shown downstairs to the bat to have a drink. The atmosphere and vibe was really good, relaxed and welcoming. At the bar we were presented menus and wine list and after reviewing and discuss for a few moments we ordered drinks. 5 mins later or so one of the bartenders asked of we'd been there before. Said we hadn't so he took is through the menu. He had a thorough knowledge of every dish, how they were served, dressings, seasonings etc. By the time we got to our table we know what we were having. Nice table, by the window. Not much space between the tables but that may have been due to 4 tops being split into 2 tops. It wasn't really an issue as there was enough background noise to drown out other conversations. Food was superb, flavours wee exceptionally good and all products were high grade and fresh. I suppose they have to be given the nature of the "stone" serving so its impossible to hide anything. I had the Chorizo minestrone which was incredible and the Tuna with Miso and Sesame, also amazing. Desert was the brûlée which was nice and light. Overall the food is superb, the atmosphere is really nice and relaxed. Great place for 2-6 people, there are tables that accommodate larger groups but I think the dining and sharing experience works better with a smaller number. Staff are excellent, very professional and know their menus which is very helpful. It's not inexpensive but we felt it was good value. Definitely be back. read more

Having read all the review about this place I was really looking forward to eating here. However I was so dissatisfied. The server was simply appalling. After taking our order the oversized menus were left on the table until our starters arrived.. There was a big ordeal then to collect the menus and serve the starters at the same time. The bread plates were also left on the table leaving very little room for movement. I appreciate we were a large group but considering the amount of money that was left behind the service just did not meet an acceptable standard. The set menu on offer was average. Nothing blew me away. read more

An incredible, wonderful meal experience. Their take on pesto rendered us speechless. We had steak, which was quite good, but definitely not the star of the show. We split 3 desserts, poached peaches, brulee and a catelyn(?) custard something or another....the custard was a hot, cold,creamy, chewy and crunchy bowl of wonderful. We're only in Dublin for 2 nights, but are considering a return tonight. Reservations are a good idea if u have the chance to plan ahead. read more

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Eating here was a happy little accident. My wife and I were in Dublin for one night and did a quick internet search for good places to eat. We had no idea what this place was, just that it had good ratings. We were surprised to find out that they bring your food out with a very hot 'rustic stone' so that you can cook your meat right there at the table. Super fun, and super delicious! Definitely worth a visit! read more

Not a tourist-friendly location. My group and I attempted to obtain a table here this Saturday evening. The restaurant didn't look busy, so we stepped in to see if they had an available table. The host immediately greeted us. I said, verbatim: "Hi can I get a table for 4, please?" I'm not sure what changed between his greeting and this next part, but I can only assume he heard my accent and became disinterested in our business. He snapped, "You have to have a reservation!" Without much hesitation, he turned and walked off. I would have loved a chance to make a reservation, but was unable to do so to the back of his head. I've seldom felt less welcome in a place. We ended up eating down the street at The Bank. The Bank had lovely service and delicious food. read more

Really good for veggie food, but my meat loving family also like this place too as there is lots of fish, burgers, steak etc on the menu. Food is delicious, you can really tell the quality of the ingredients. I love the outrageous orange salad, the courgette linguini and the dessert menu is very original and delicious! Portion sizes are generous - beware that if ordering the bread (which comes with lovely hoummus and baba ghanoush) just order bread for 1 - it comes with plenty for two or three people. The service is always good. Wine is a little more expensive than other restaurants (you'll likely pay €26 or €30) but even the cheapest bottle is very nice. If treating yourself would recommend the cocktails, they're really nice. Generally I do think the restaurant is good value - salads are good value and come in huge portions - unless you're ordering a steak, which is more expensive, as with any restaurant. I've been here a lot over the last two years and always like it, probably my favourite restaurant in Dublin. read more

We loved this place so much we came back for dinner a second time on our three day trip. The service is friendly and attentive, cocktails are delicious, and food is very tasty. We had the wings both nights and were blown away each time. You need to order these! Both salads were great as well. We will say we weren't huge fans of some of the sides (polenta chips lacked some flavor and cauliflower wasn't super warm), but everything else more than made up for it! Definitely recommend this place! read more

Went on a whim for a Sunday late lunch - it was a great experience. The mango cocktail followed by lots of little tapas types of foods with sides of healthy organic raw salads which were amazing. read more

My favorite steak place in Dublin. The stone concept is brilliant as i can cook each piece to my liking. My only note is to notify costumers to let their steaks rest and not get too excited and eat it straight away :) just to let the juices and flavors settles down. I am also a big fan of the truffles chips. Good service . However the place is crammed. Overall, Well done chef Mcgrath. I will be coming back for more steaks. read more

Amazing food and great atmosphere. Bites and starter were fantastic worth having. On the stone steak to die for. Sides not required red wine you have to taste. read more

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Awesome food, awesome service, awesome place! Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking a real nice lunch/dinner at a reasonable price! Both of us had the burgers and we couldn't fault either of them, best burger I have had in a long time! read more

This place was so disappointing. We were staying at the flat next-door. Went for dinner and had to wait for a table, no big deal. They sent us to the bar where we proceeded to wait 15 minutes to be served. We were the only people seated at the bar. Then we were overcharged for two drinks, and charged two euro for tonic water w/my gin. They argued with us about it. You can't order any food at the bar worth eating. The whole place felt contrived and fake. There are many good restaurants in the city, avoid this one. You will spend a lot of money and leave disappointed. Now Brother Hubbard north of the river? Amazing cafe. read more

Our group included some vegetarians and we didn't want Indian food so, after a bit of searching on Google, we decided on this restaurant. It was...okay. There were a few vegetarian options on the menu as promised but everything sounded a lot better than what was actually served. I ordered the truffle tagliatelle and another person ordered the courgette linguini. On the plus side, there's no cream in the pasta but everything still tasted creamy. On the other hand...the courgette linguini was just half a courgette with no herbs or spices and a bit of linguini on top. The truffle tagliatelle - as indulgent as promised on the menu but there was no taste of truffle. Instead everything was absolutely drowned in parmesan. When I say drowned, I mean there top of the plates were quite literally covered in it. I would have much preferred to be able to add cheese to taste. The portion sizes were very generous, we all got half portions and they were more than enough to satisfy us (and none of our group was shy about food - we've all got big appetites). Another plus is that the staff were super accommodating to us, giving us a table for an hour and a half even though we didn't have a reservation, and they were just really friendly overall. The prices were pretty reasonable for the city center too. Unfortunately all the positives can't detract from food that was lacking in flavour and imagination. This is not somewhere I'd got to again in a hurry. read more

The prices would be considered high even if the portions were appropriately sized, but the portions are shockingly small. It is 15 euros for a 1.5 ounce tuna "fillet" served with two paper thin slices of apple, generously described as a "salad." The flavor is OK. I would only recommended this place to a person with a big wallet and a small appetite. read more

Food was amazing but I can only give this place 4 stars because of the service. Staff was a bit snooty from the moment we were seated. We were told we had 2hrs to dine and vacate our table. Our waiter was even worse. No personal interaction whatsoever. Questions were answered with one word answers and menus were basically thrown onto our table without a word. With that said, the food was absolutely delicious. My wife and I shared the Rustic Chicken salad, truffle tagliatelle, and mushroom & polenta. The flavors were so great and we devoured our plates. I think I would go back for the food and to give the service a second chance. But if service is just as bad the second time around, then I wouldn't bother again. read more

Ok let's get this out of the way... I'm sorry. I read the reviews of ye wonderful yelpers and yet I bought into the celebrity chef hype and arrived at the rustic stone in my finery expecting a 5 star experience. Sadly I didn't find it. Don't get me wrong, some of the things we ate were simply divine but unfortunately there were also a few courses which were a bit of a flop. Let's take it from the top. I have a thing about space in restaurants. I like atmosphere but prefer more than 3 inches between tables. I haven't felt that crowded since i made the mistake of going for a meal on valentine's day a few years ago. I was getting flashbacks as I spent half the evening moving wine glasses away from the edge of the table to avoid being knocked over by the girl at the table beside ours as she tried to slide out to go to the bathroom. She wasn't exactly in J-Lo or Beyonce territory but yet her flat white booty nearly side-swiped our table a couple of times. I'll leave you with that image as I start talking about the food. Well actually let's start with the wine. Not a massive selection but I liked what I saw. Some interesting reds at reasonable prices and I liked the recommended pairings of dishes and wines. First plus mark for you Mr. McGrath. Our starters were a mixed bag. The skewered quails were wonderful. Beautifully cooked and with a well balanced flavor from the sauce - enough to lift the dish without overpowering the flavor of the meat. The cucumber soup on the other hand was a lesson in novelty gone astray. It sounded great and refreshing however it lacked flavor and invoked the damning praise of being "as fresh as eating grass". For mains we both chose steaks - one rib eye and one sirloin. The meat itself was lovely. It comes out simply seared and you can use the hot stone to cook it to your preference. I don't mind the 'cook it yourself' experience but I have 2 main gripes. Firstly the meat comes out already on the stone and it is sizzling, literally. If you do not dodge the spitting fat to remove the steak straight away from the stone you will find it stuck and will have a hell of a time levering it off the stone without sending it flying across the table. However that is no major issue once you act quickly enough. The second gripe I have is with the layout of the table. The stone is not exactly small and is set down directly in front of you so you can come across all sultry (or surly!) and play chef however given the size of the tables it takes up a lot of room and you find yourself leaning over the stone to grab your wine, the condiments, the side dishes etc. And don't even think about grabbing the hand of your loved one and gazing into their eyes across the table.. Well not unless ye enjoy third-degree burns! Back on the positive side of things the side orders (sweet potato and roasted fennel) were beautiful. Dessert was a mixed bag. Peaches were a bit tasteless but the cassanade was to die for. Overall it was a pretty good meal but at those prices and with the reputation of the owner I expected more. I will probably go back but for me it is better suited to a Saturday/Sunday lunch than a special night out. read more