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Good steak in city centre, anyone got tips?

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  • 09-10-2011 3:12pm
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    etcpub
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭


    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


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

    Pearl Brasserie
    One Pico
    Marco Pierre White


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    etcpub
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭etcpub


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


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    FreudianSlippers
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    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


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    etcpub
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭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


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    FreudianSlippers
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    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


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

    :D


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    Jay D
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    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.


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

    :D

    My back is still okay, although the massagedoes look tempting ;)

    :rolleyes:


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    FreudianSlippers
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    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?


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


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    FreudianSlippers
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    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. :o


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    etcpub
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭etcpub


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


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


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    John_Rambo
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    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


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    jesus_thats_gre
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    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!


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    jesus_thats_gre
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    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.


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    John_Rambo
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    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!


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    sf80
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    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


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    John_Rambo
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    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.


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


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    John_Rambo
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    hidinginthebush wrote: »
    I got an amazing steak sandwich in that boat on the liffey.

    ALL food tastes amazing on a boat! :D


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


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    BeerNut
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    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.

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    Marcusm
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    Try La maison or L'Geueleton.


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    Degsy
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    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.


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    Paparazzo
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    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.


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    opinion guy
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    Had good steak in Buenos Aires grill before

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

    They still there anyone ?


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    ur2008
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    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


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    opinion guy
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    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 :D


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


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