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The Butcher Grill

4.5 (94 reviews)
Closed 5:30 pm - 10:30 PM

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T W.

Hands down one of the best meals i've ever had. highly recommend to anyone in Dublin. you'd be stupid not to eat here and make it a staple. This place gave me one of my favorite memories. Oh l, and they have the BEST playlist of music playing.

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Erik O.

Outstanding meal with friendly service. We shared two of the larger steaks across our party of 5 along with 4 sides and also had 2 apps and 3 desserts. The beef was beautifully prepared and served pre carved for sharing. We had the Irish beef. It was truly a delicious meal and one of the best ways I've seen steak served since we could enjoy a larger cut without pigging out.

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Emily C.

Wow. To start, I had the seared tuna tostados, avocado & chili mayonnaise. Sweet mother. I don't think I have ever eaten anything so flavoursome. Apparently they took this off the menu a while back and there was such a backlash with customers, they were forced to put it back on. I can totally see why. The tuna melts in your mouth, and contrasts completely with the little bits of crispy onion on top, then the coolness of the guac goes perfect with the heat off the radish on top, and I think a little bit of chili in there too. I shared the Côte de Boeuf for main and wow. Was it worth waiting for. Cooked to perfection - juicy and tender inside and a crisp flavoursome crust, it was perfect. Stick a bit of that on your fork, with some onion rings, and these beans, these beans that are cooked with smokey bacon for long periods, well, you have a much fabled perfect bite right there. As other reviewers have mentioned before, yes the staff really do know where their beef is from, what it was fed, and if it had bedtime stories read to it.. ;-) (Reminded me of the 'chicken scene' in Portlandia - here it is if you haven't seen it - replace 'chicken' with 'beef', and you've got the first 3 minutes of our meal last night to a T. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErRHJlE4PGI) Just while I'm talking about the staff, I would say that we had two very different experiences in the one night. Our main waitress was extremely curt, perhaps a little disinterested, and did not flash a smile the whole time we were there. It was rather off-putting and if the food wasn't so good, I would be docking serious points for having to part with my hard earned cash to such a surly lady who did not want to be there, or it seemed, us to be there either. There was another waitress floating around who was the opposite - she radiated happiness and nothing seemed like too much effort for her. It may have been an off-day for the afor-mentioned too-cool-for-schooler, but I actually didn't get that feeling. If I'm paying potentially up to 45 euro for a steak, I better get a free smile with it!

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Eriko I.

I went to there Sunday night for dinner. I made a reservation. There're full of table, so if you wanna go to there, I recommend that you should make a reservation. I ordered Tuna Tostados for starters, Côte de Boeuf, Sirloin steak and house salad for main. Côte de Boeuf for two, but I could eat alone!haha:D and we ate Vanilla crème brulee and coconut panna cotta for desserts. Everything was delicious even cocktails. If you want to eat delicious beef, you should eat it at this restaurant.

Annie L.

Love it. The decor is wonderful. You feel like you are in a butcher shop with the porcelain white tiles and the tracing of a cow and it's cuttings on the wall is a great touch - very Brooklyn. Small and classic cocktail menu. Wooden counter top that allows you dine at the bar which is great if you are eating alone or with someone. Small inside but that is handled well as Gilli said with the high tables. Service is fantastic. Our server could not have been more friendly and accommodating as we told her we just had 40 mins to dine. She noticed the fine details like the candle's wick had gone and brought a new candle to the table - I like that level of attention. Portions are huge so we shared a 10 oz steak cooked medium rare and it was cooked and flavoured excellently. To start we ordered a range of starters. Prawns, spring rolls, cheesy cauliflower and green beans. Get the prawns for the sauce alone. Our server said that it's a traditional Spanish sauce I believe with almonds and lots of garlic ground in it. The texture, the flavour - I could eat it all day. Loved the cheesy cauliflower - just right not oppressive with the sauce. Thoroughly enjoyed the spring rolls and green beans which were al dente. We stayed with tap water but the wine list looked great, nice and simple. I am a fan of short ever changing menus - seasonal is where it's at. And Butchers Grill is where you should be at, tell them you found them on Yelp ;)

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Audrey D.

Well I stopped using Yelp a while ago (I know, I know, sacrilege!) but after such an amazing time at the Butcher Grill I just had to come back on and do a little ranting and raving. It was for our anniversary dinner so after having a read at the great reviews on here decided to give this place a go! I went to make a booking and all they had was the bar - and I remembered one review saying not to turn it down, they were right! DON'T! The staff were the most accommodating and genuinely nice people I have met when out dining! Grainne who was working behind the bar could not have been more helpful when helping us to decide what to go for and giving a full explanation of all the dishes. And I really want to just thank her for making our night plain awesome! The starters were beautiful, I couldn't get enough of the little toast that came with my soup and my partner had the sticky ribs which were amazing. For the main we ordered the steak for two (cote de beouf if I have that right) and well, it REALLY was worth the wait! My partner is a big meat eater and constantly complains about meat in restaurants to me but I really had to eat quick to make sure I got a taste cause I could barely keep up with him, he was eating it so quickly! I really can't compliment the steak enough, I have been dreaming about it ever since! He wanted to order a dessert, and so ordered the yoghurt ice cream (this was delicious!) with strawberries & honeycomb, we were already having a brilliant night but Grainne had heard us talking about our anniversary in passing to each other and came out with a little candle in the dessert and a plate with "happy anniversary" written in chocolate. I nearly cried (I'm a softy) but its just those nice little touches that will now make me come back again, and again....and again!

30oz t bone tasty stuft
Crohan O.

Definitely one of the best restaurants in Dublin!! I've been many, many times and it has never been disappointing. It's a small place and the staff are ever so friendly. One complaint is the comfort of the seats! It is literally like sitting on a plank of wood (if you've got an outside seat - the wall seats are slightly better) because that's what it is!! I'm a steak fan and I don't think I've found better steak than at the butcher grill. Once me and my uncle opted for the 30OZ! T-bone which was amazing!!! The sides are really good too! Smokey beans and chips are two of my favorite... The decor is cool with a big picture of a cow outlining all the parts to put you in the mood for some steak! A key factor of any restaurant, the toilet, impresses me also. Lastly, The coffee and deserts are really good and + You'll always meet some cool people there. Last time we were waiting for a table off Johnny Sexton!!

Milk fed veal striploin, crispy sweatbreads, giroles, broad beans, herb gnocchi.
Brooks J.

Sublime! This place absolutely does it right. Friendly staff, intimate and clean restaurant, knowledgeable, and wonderful food. This is the best meal that I have had in Ireland, HANDS DOWN. The "smokey old fashioned" cocktail had wonderfully complex layers of flavor and was crafted perfectly, not rushed, and came with a piece of bacon that actually complimented the flavor and wasn't there just for show. My entree was the "Milk fed veal striploin, crispy sweetbreads, giroles, broad beans, herb gnocchi." I didn't know what to expect from this dish but let me tell you, I was blown away. The veal was tender and not overcooked, the sweetbreads left you wanting more and the rest of the flavors on the plate seemed to just compliment each other so nicely. Wow, what a dish. Please let me advise you that no matter how full you are from your meal, you should at least order the "Banana Fritter, salted carmel ice cream & cookie crumbs" to share. I'm running out of adjectives to explain everything, this dessert was nothing short of pure decadence. Be warned that it is very rich, but order it anyway, it's perfect for two people to share. The Bucher Grill is a wonderful example of the direction in which Irish cuisine is headed. If you are visiting and looking for a place to eat, this is it. But if you're a tourist, like I was, DON'T ACT LIKE AN IDIOT. Don't make substitutions and special requests, trust that they know what they are doing. Be polite, tip well, enjoy the experience, and try not to give the rest of us travelers a bad name by being ignorant.

Striploin steak with caramelized onions and butter spinach
Riham B.

Oh.My.God. How did it take me so long to try this place? Wait, I know how, they're always fully booked. With good reason! This is a really small steak place. They serve meat and a fish of the day, they have delicious cocktail, and I guarantee you that you will have a delicious meal. I had the striploin steak, with caramelized onions and butter spinach. For a side, I got the mashed potato with bone marrow sauce. I could have this side for a main dish, but then the main dish was also too good. The steak was perfect for a medium, so lean and had no fat. It was heavenly. For a dessert, we decided to go for cocktails. They serve a mean old fashioned which comes with a piece of bacon in it. The drink was absolutely amazing. I would like to go back and try the teres major dish with baked bone marrow. I wanted to take that this time but decided to go with something I know I like in order to compare it with other steak places, and that was the right call.

Baby back ribs - nom!
Leah D.

Wait time: from being seated til ordering/anyone checking on us/drinks order - 25 minutes. Yes I know it's busy. I understand, but my god! Too long! Food: very good. Awesome ribs. I love ribs. I asked for a side which wasn't on the menu (onion rings, c'mon guys! It's a steak house!) but that's ok, they made them anyway. Price: expensive. Well 19 for a portion of ribs? Bit expensive but honestly worth the price. Maybe as a celebration restaurant? Wouldn't be dining every day!

Oxtail starter!
Tomás S.

Best cut of meat I have ever tasted. Period. The Côte de Boeuf was amazing! Service was 5 stars, there was some issue with our table when we arrived so we had to wait 20 minutes and for that we got upgraded on the wine (for the price of a cheaper one) which was a nice touch. Prices are not cheap, but that is expected in a city like Dublin (expensive). Great experience, out of tourist attractions (you won't find many tourists here).

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I love this place. The only problem is the table reserves. Sometimes you can enter with a lot of free tables. The best steaks in Dublin!

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Goose On The Loose - Blueberry Supreme

Goose On The Loose

4.5(101 reviews)
1.6 kmSouth Inner City

This is a small and cozy dining establishment. We sat by the fireplace and had breakfast. The…read moreservice was friendly. The coffee was good but nothing over the top. The potato cakes were ok but the avocado served on top was not all the way ripe and therefore a little hard and not very flavorful. My Greek beleni was ok too It was spongy in texture which is to be expected. It didn't have a ton of filling. Everything here was just a little bland. Well cooked and priced appropriately.

Holy. Shit. I rarely…read morecurse but finding this gluten free goldmine of glorious pancakes was like a blessing of the saints. The portion sizes kind of seem small but that could be because my girlfriend and I split everything and it was basically a couple of bites from each other's dishes. We got the blueberry lemon pancakes, and a meat dish for the needed protein, so one savory and one sweet, the way breakfast is meant to be worshipped and devoured simultaneously. Beautiful, small place that gets packed very quickly. Interestingly enough I thought it was a French bistro, but I believe the owners hail from Ukraine as that is the country flag that was hung outside the shape if my world history learnings are correct. I cannot recommend this place highly enough and would come back in a New York minute if I get the chance to visit Dublin again. As always people SYOY!!!

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Stage Door Café - Irish Breakfast!

Stage Door Café

4.6(145 reviews)
2.4 kmTemple Bar
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Stage door cafe feels like visiting a good friends place. Small space inside but we got seat…read morequickly at 7 am (they open at 6 am) although almost every table was full. Open early so if you're struggling to find a place, this is it. The Irish breakfast hits the spot - the buttery toast was heavenly and the blood sausage was my favorite part - hearty and delicious. It also came with sausage, sunny side up egg, sweet beans and ham. The service is like none other from the minute you walk in, you feel like you're at an old friends place and as you leave, they give you recommendations and a list of local bars and hangouts that Irish people love. When I go back to Dublin, I'm definitely going back here for breakfast.

Friends found this on TikTok and found it highly recommended. From their understanding the staff…read moreare supposed to be "rude" to you but I didn't find they were. Maybe sarcastic but not rude. What was annoying was them telling everyone their credit card machine would be down and then you'd have to wash dishes or stay until it came back up. They did this to the table next to us but then came back and seemed like it was a joke and was like "oh it's back up." When it came time for us to pay they said it was down and needed to pay cash. We pushed back a little and said you've literally said that to everyone then the guy became rude. So we get out cash and go to pay and he's like oh I'm restarting the machine you can pay by card. That was annoying. Other than that place was small and quaint. Serves traditional Irish breakfast items. Food was good, just don't expect anything to be favorable. Food in general in Ireland is very bland.

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Bread 41 - Potato and chimichurri tart

Bread 41

4.7(91 reviews)
2.2 kmSouth Inner City
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Everything was absolutely fantastic! They have fresh savory…read moreand sweet options. I accidentally dropped the top dollop of the croffin and the staff member was very kind to replace it with a new one, which was not necessary but VERY much appreciated! It was very clean, organized, and well run/managed. They have two restrooms and have water available as well. We enjoyed this place so much we went twice (which we try not to do) during our Ireland road trip! Tried the onion and the potato savory pastries and they were perfect! Their chocolate croissant was also wonderful. Very buttery and flaky. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5

I dropped into Bread 41 on New Years Day -- it was one of the few places open and they sure were…read morebopping! There was a line out the door, but it moved super quickly. I didn't wait more than 5/10 minutes. I grabbed a couple of different things for us to try -- the focaccia, morning bun, salted caramel roll, and the cinnamon roll. My favorite was easily the focaccia, which could compete with the best I had in Italy -- so good. The morning bun was good, but nothing crazy exciting. The salted caramel roll had to be the least caramel-y caramel roll I've ever had, but it didn't taste bad and the salted part was interesting (in a good way!). The Cinnamon roll was unique, which I appreciate. It had a big glob of cream cheese frosting (too much for me, but I imagine it would float a lot of folks' boats) and some orange flavoring! I quite liked the orange. I wanted to get a matcha to go, but they said they didn't have disposable cups. You could buy a 5 euro reusable one and then if you brought it back you'd get a refund... interesting, but I was leaving that day and wouldn't be back in the area. I can't speak to the ambiance because we were in and out, but it looked like they had a decent amount of space. All in all, I would recommend this place! For me it was a 4, but I'm sure for some it would bop up to a 5.

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Bread 41 - Cruffin (€4.80), sausage roll (€5.20), kimchi danish (€5.60)

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Cruffin (€4.80), sausage roll (€5.20), kimchi danish (€5.60)

Hatch and Sons - Sausage, bacon and double baked egg breakfast

Hatch and Sons

4.2(212 reviews)
1.7 kmSouth Inner City
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Hatch and Sons was the first meal I had when I got to Dublin, and frankly it set the mood in the…read morebest of ways for my time there. Sunken below street level it feels more off the main path and you have to keep your eyes out to find it easily. Walking in the place has a real chill and cozy vibe up front. I was seated right way and ordered off their all day menu. I got their Double Baked eggs, brown soda bread, bacon, sausage and roast tomato. For my tastes the double baked eggs were overdone, but that's double baked for you. Everything else was so delicious though that I truly didn't even notice. It was a wonderful pile of meat overflowing out of a little skillet with a stack of soda bread and butter. Truly it was a delight. I also ordered up their irish coffee. This was especially fun because it's not a simple shot of whiskey, coffee and cream. They create a brown sugar syrup blended with the whiskey to cook off the alcohol but retain the flavor. This means you can day drink and not even bat an eye at it being strange. The flavor was delicious and I'll be trying to recreate this at home for sure.

Quaint cozy and excellent spot for brunch food. Sitting across Stephens park, this is a great place…read moreto do by befor or after a stroll in the park. The ingredients used are top quality and you can tell they really respect the ingredients. I had the avocado toast on Soda bread and bacon (. Daily special) and the portion was big! Perfectly ripe avocados seasoned and delicious. I'd say to get two avocados with your serving. The soda bread is absolutely yummy too. My bf had the twice cooked eggs and bacon skillet and he demolished it. Next time I'm visiting, definitely coming back!

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The kitchen at Hatch and Sons in Dublin

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Brother Hubbard - Scone

Brother Hubbard

4.4(363 reviews)
2.7 kmNorth Inner City
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Visiting Ireland for the first time, I did my best to read up on good places to grab breakfast,…read morebaked goods in Dublin and Brother Hubbard popped up on a few lists, Reddit posts, so I put it on my list to try and I'm glad I did! I walked in on a Wednesday morning, right as they opened at 9am, and was seated immediately. The sit-in part of Brother Hubbard is bright, relaxing, spacious with plenty of tables inside and there's a patio outside with plenty of tables as well. The waitress came over with a menu and gave me plenty of time to look it over. She was very courteous and pleasant, checking in throughout my time there, never hovering. For breakfast, I ordered an Americano, a ginger scone, and their Irish Oat Porridge - Classic. Their porridge is organic oats made with milk and with ordering it as "Classic", it was served with cream and honey. Starting with the ginger scone, this was another case of a perfectly baked scone - Crispy, golden exterior with a moist, buttery interior. The flavor of ginger was perfectly balanced and the raisins inside were a nice supplement to the scone. The porridge was really good, I loved the creaminess of it! Both did a nice job of filling me up and setting me up for the day of walking to come. Funny enough, around 3:30pm, I stopped here again to grab a mid-afternoon treat and ordered the chocolate and hazelnut Babka, their soft bun filled with chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. This pastry was crazy tasty! A slightly crispy exterior with a croissant-like inside chocked full of chocolate and those toasted hazelnuts. This was so rich and truly decadent. Brother Hubbard is a gem of a breakfast and pastry spot! I appreciate the relaxing café environment with friendly staff and high-quality food. I know if I come back to Dublin, I'd come back to grab breakfast, or perhaps another Babka.

I heard Brother Hubbard was the restaurant to eat at to start your day, so finally checked it out…read moreon my last day in Dublin. Brother Hubbard is a solid spot for breakfast and brunch, serving entrees, lighter fare and offers a pastry assortment that will have you pondering about getting takeout. I visited Brother Hubbard on a Sunday, half an hour after it opened and was able to be seated immediately. However, the brunch rush came afterwards and by the time I left, the entire place was filled. It's popular. And yes, it's the same spot Phil Rosenthal ate at. I even saw the owner who was featured on the show here, helping out with clearing tables and so forth. I ordered the traditional Irish breakfast and an iced chai latte. The food was good and actually, not as heavy as I anticipated. It came with an egg, sausage, bacon, beans and a pudding, which I had to look up. It's ground meat with oats and is molded into a patty. It didn't taste bad, so can see why it's served around these parts of the world. And the meal also came with another item I had to look up, colcannon bread, which was a potato bread with kale. And it was my favorite part of the breakfast! Delicious. If you're looking for a breakfast spot in Dublin, then I'm pretty sure you already know about Brother Hubbard, which is popular, all for good reason. The food was tasty, service was friendly and I loved how bright and welcoming the restaurant was. I was satisfied.

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Brother Hubbard - Chocolate and Hazelnut Babka

Chocolate and Hazelnut Babka

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