Good steak in city centre, anyone got tips?

etcpub

I've been living here for quite some time now, but so far didn't find any steakhouse worth mentioning, I live on the northside, Dublin 1.

Anyone got any tips or suggestions for a lovely steak?

Cheerz,

Etcpub

FreudianSlippers

Just off the top of my head, my top 3 starting with the best would be:

Pearl Brasserie
One Pico
Marco Pierre White

etcpub

Whereabouts are they?
And are any of them reasonably priced?

FreudianSlippers

Pearl is on Upper Merrion Street. Their menu changes but last time I was there I had the steak and it as around €30.

One Pico is on Schoolhouse Lane (just off Molesworth Street). They're around the €30-€35 range, but they have a VERY good Pre-Theatre 2-Course for €26.00 - the steak is a €7 supplement but WELL worth it.

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse is on Dawson Street. They definitely have the biggest selection, 3 cuts and 6 or 7 methods/sauces and a range from €25-€35

etcpub

Thanks for the reply Freudian, was idealy looking for something around 15-20€, seeing that some friends are joining that are still studying
So it would be a good steak at good value what I'm looking for, doesn't even need to be a restaurant, can even be a pub.

Cheerz,

etcpub

FreudianSlippers

People seem to like FXB, I don't particularly; but I think they're still over the price range.

hm, I quite like Ely Gastropub in the South Docklands. They have a €21.50 8oz steak and that steak is also on their 2 course pre-theatre menu for €23.50

FreudianSlippers

Relevant: http://www.groupon.ie/deals/dublin-special/frankie-and-johnnies-steakhouse/1088946

Jay D

I really don't like FXB. Thought the food was ok, nothing out of this world like but what actually I think is a complete turn off is the picture of a woman on the walls wearing a necklace consisting of cows tongues. Blood thirsty family indeed.

etcpub

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

Relevant: http://www.groupon.ie/deals/dublin-special/frankie-and-johnnies-steakhouse/1088946

My back is still okay, although the massagedoes look tempting

:rolleyes:

FreudianSlippers

etcpub wrote: »

My back is still okay, although the massagedoes look tempting

:rolleyes:

The link goes to "Two Steak Dinners With Sides and Prosecco for €28 at Frankie & Johnnies Steak House (Up to €69.90 Value)" does it not?

Zascar

FXB - best steak outside Shanahans at a fraction of the price

FreudianSlippers

Zascar wrote: »

FXB - best steak outside Shanahans at a fraction of the price

My problem with FXB is that it's an "American style" steakhouse. That almost always means char-grilled and tasteless.

I guess I just prefer the French style.

etcpub

I agree with Freud, a nice baked steak with a nice garlic flavour to it is way better than charcoal grilled

The Hill Billy

The last time I was in The Boxty House they did a damn fine steak for around €18.

John_Rambo

Zascar wrote: »

FXB - best steak outside Shanahans at a fraction of the price

Darwins! Better than Shanahans by a long shot and half the price!

www.darwins.ie

jesus_thats_gre

I have been in FXB's on Pembroke Street 4 times in the past 2 years - last occasion being just last weekend.

The first two visits were very good, the third was extremely disappointing and last weekend was top class. If I remember correctly, I got the 14oz fillet and the rest of the guys that I was with either got the fillet or he largest ribeye (the one of the bone).

It was a group of 11 and there wasn't one bad word. One of the guys have been in Shanahan's the night before and while he didn't think FXB's was quite as good, he was still a happy chap.

For me, this is is my fav steak place once you factor in value for money:

http://www.hangedmans.ie/

25 euro early menu from Monday to Friday - includes the 5oz fillet. There is a 5 euro supplement for the larger steaks. Really nice place, great staff, a great pint and super food!

jesus_thats_gre

John_Rambo wrote: »

Darwins! Better than Shanahans by a long shot and half the price!

www.darwins.ie

Strange, was very disappointed after my two visits.

John_Rambo

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

http://www.hangedmans.ie/

It's not in Dublin.

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

Strange, was very disappointed after my two visits.

Even stranger, you went again after a disappointment!

sf80

One of the nicest I've had was in The Admiral on Marlborough street. Great Russian place; try the wild baby boar as well. Great prices too

John_Rambo

sf80 wrote: »

One of the nicest I've had was in The Admiral on Marlborough street. Great Russian place; try the wild baby boar as well. Great prices too

Ah... nice one, sounds good.

hidinginthebush

I got an amazing steak sandwich in that boat on the liffey.

John_Rambo

hidinginthebush wrote: »

I got an amazing steak sandwich in that boat on the liffey.

ALL food tastes amazing on a boat!

Joey the lips

I always get a good steak in the kingfisher in parnel street....

BeerNut

The Larder on Parliament Street does a steak night a couple of times a week. Great steak, with chips, for €10 as long as you buy something, anything, else.

Marcusm

Try La maison or L'Geueleton.

Degsy

JD's Steakhouse in Terenue is excellent and they do a 3 course earlybird for 18 euro..including a starter of baby ribs.

Lovely grub and very affordable.

Paparazzo

Degsy wrote: »

JD's Steakhouse in Terenue is excellent and they do a 3 course earlybird for 18 euro..including a starter of baby ribs.

Lovely grub and very affordable.

Yeah, I tried that place a while back. Nice and casual, well worth the money.

opinion guy

Had good steak in Buenos Aires grill before

Thou there website appears to be dead:
http://www.buenosairesgrill.ie/

They still there anyone ?

ur2008

opinion guy wrote: »

Had good steak in Buenos Aires grill before

Thou there website appears to be dead:
http://www.buenosairesgrill.ie/

They still there anyone ?

Yes they are still there, i live nearby...
i agree with you on this one, they do good steak

another place called: Cafe Carlo in O'Connell st, steak on a stone, the best steak ever, strongly recommended. got a voucher of boards deal once and tried it out, it's was just an amazing steak you can ever get

here's their website:
http://www.cafecarlo.net/steakmenu.html

opinion guy

ur2008 wrote: »

Yes they are still there, i live nearby...
i agree with you on this one, they do good steak

another place called: Cafe Carlo in O'Connell st, steak on a stone, the best steak ever, strongly recommended. got a voucher of boards deal once and tried it out, it's was just an amazing steak you can ever get

here's their website:
http://www.cafecarlo.net/steakmenu.html

Thanks -as happens I walked by there yesterday and saw them open

Loopy

I had a surprisingly good steak in Captain America's on Grafton Street on Sunday. Cost about 20 quid I think..

Degsy

ur2008 wrote: »

another place called: Cafe Carlo in O'Connell st, steak on a stone, the best steak ever, strongly recommended. got a voucher of boards deal once and tried it out, it's was just an amazing steak you can ever get

here's their website:
http://www.cafecarlo.net/steakmenu.html

+1..i had a voucher from citydeals for that place and it was an absolutely unforgettable steak..a very big fillet cooked on a stone with a choice of sauces,fries and a glass of wine.
I think without the voucher its about 15 quid but worth every penny.

dandelionmind

Rustic Stone on George's Street.
Not cheap, but the menu's fairly impressive and the steaks cooked on the stone are delicious.

FreudianSlippers

dandelionmind wrote: »

Rustic Stone on George's Street.
Not cheap, but the menu's fairly impressive and the steaks cooked on the stone are delicious.

OK, don't get me wrong... I'm ALL FOR a gimmick, but from what I understand is they bring you the meat and you have a hot stone and you cook it yourself at the table?
I mean... why not just spend 1/2 as much and cook your steak at home? lol

Bassfish

I tried that steak on a stone thing and i'm not a fan. It came out just sealed on each side. I like my steak Medium-Well so had to sit there looking at it for four or five minutes while everyone else was eating. Also, you generally eat it off the stone too so it's cookingaway while you're eating so unless you absolutely horse it down or it's a small steak, you end up with the last third of your steak being well done. Also i found that i absolutely reeked of cooking fat afterwards, not a good aroma if you're out on a date!

jclally

I got a smashing steak in Le Bon Crubeen on Talbot St, and it only cost 12.50. Highly recommended

dandelionmind

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

I mean... why not just spend 1/2 as much and cook your steak at home? lol

Well, I suppose the nice thing about having it in a restaurant is that you're relaxed, sitting down in good company, receiving table service and if the place is good, the food they offer is much better than anything you're likely to produce yourself at home.

Bassfish wrote: »

I tried that steak on a stone thing and i'm not a fan. It came out just sealed on each side

The good thing about steak on a stone is that you can try steak cooked a variety of ways, rather than just one way the restaurant normally give it to you. Sometimes a "medium" you ask for can come out well done, which might lead you to not enjoy it. Least with a stone, you can cook it exactly how you like it, even if it is slightly more effort!

It's not for everyone, but Rustic Stone is a cracking place all the same.

Zascar

What! Steak on a stone is Amazing! Maybe the places you got it did not do it very well. The best steak I ever had was Steak on a Stone in Mastersons in Swords. Even better than fxb & Shanahans. I highly recommend you check it out. Queens in Dalkey do it too but not sure what its like. Anywhere else do it? I really want to try it again

Tefral

hidinginthebush wrote: »

I got an amazing steak sandwich in that boat on the liffey.

Living in Spencer Dock, i have had food on that boat on a number of occasions. Was thinking to myself nothing was ever amazing, in fact quite average.

Went down yesterday for a pint with the missus after work and saw the menu had changed. Chanced the Steak sandwich. While not amazing, i have to say it was pretty fecking close. loved the real peppery pepper sauce too.

Kudos man.

Best steak ive had in dublin was the T-Bone in Marco Pierre Whites

zootroid

opinion guy wrote: »

Had good steak in Buenos Aires grill before

Thou there website appears to be dead:
http://www.buenosairesgrill.ie/

They still there anyone ?

Buenos Aires grill is the nicest steak I've ever had, bar none