F.X. Buckley - Pembroke Street

“We enjoyed our dinner at F.X. Buckley. We don’t have a reservation for dinner but we’re able to get in at a later hour 9pm. We liked the ribeye steaks, sauces, and sides. Service was prompt even with a few large groups just ordering as we arrived. Due to the large groups there the restaurant can get loud. Will definitely return for another meal when in Dublin.”

“We had an absolutely fantastic dinner at F.X. Buckley Pembroke Street. Our group of six ordered four fillets, one rib-eye, and one striploin, along with pretty much every side dish on the menu to share. Everything was outstanding. The steaks were cooked perfectly to each person’s preference and the quality of the meat was exceptional. Every side dish complemented the meal beautifully and was prepared to the same high standard. We also enjoyed two excellent wines with our dinner — a Languedoc Malbec and a Ripasso Valpolicella — both of which paired wonderfully with the steaks. What really completed the experience was the attentive and professional service. The staff were incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and accommodating throughout the entire evening. Without a doubt one of the best steakhouse experiences we’ve had in Dublin. Highly recommended, and we will definitely return!”

“Absolutely gorgeous meal. We got the Caesar salad to start. This was good. Then for the main, we got the porterhouse to share. Where do I begin…the steak was like butter. Cooked to perfection. Every single side that came with it paired perfectly. Everything was melt on the tongue gorgeous. We ate everything we could as it was just divine. As we came here for our anniversary, they brought out a little dessert plate. This was a lovely gesture and so appreciated. Would highly recommend coming here for a proper steak cooked to perfection.”

“A famous establishment with a great interior and lovely adult meals, but a disappointing experience with the kids' menu and management attitude. This is a well-known place in Dublin with a fantastic interior and pleasant service. The steak, the mash, and the cooked vegetables were absolutely delicious and well-prepared. However, we had a major issue with the kids' burger. Since this business prides itself on six generations in the meat industry, I thought a burger here would be the safest and best choice for our child. Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. The burger arrived burnt to a crisp, charred black as hell. Our child was hungry but understandably couldn't eat it, to be honest, even I wouldn't have eaten it. It was clearly a case of poor kitchen execution, perhaps because the chef is more used to cooking steaks than burgers. When I pointed out that the burger was burnt, the staff and manager started arguing with us. They defensively claimed that it was just "grilled" and that this is how well-done burgers are made in Dublin. I have traveled to many places around the world and know exactly what a well-cooked, juicy burger looks like. There is a big difference between a well-done grilled burger and a piece of charred meat, especially on a children's menu. To their credit, they did exclude the burger from the final bill, which was a nice gesture. However, the fact that management spent so much time trying to persuade me that a burnt burger was "normal" felt unprofessional and wrong. Come here for the steaks and the atmosphere, but avoid the kids' burgers. Management needs to teach the kitchen how to handle the children's menu without burning the food, and learn to accept constructive feedback gracefully.”

“Service was kinda slow, we were sat down at 6:15pm, done with the appetisers at 6:45pm, but mains were not out until 7:30pm. Chicken was nice!! But sadly it was the only nice thing for the night 🥲🥲🥲 Most of the foods were kinda bland (cod, side dishes fries and mash potatoes), could use more seasoning. The steak, we ordered medium rare, ribeye was okay. The sirloin was overcooked the first time. Waitress got it changed for us and the second one came out rare on the inside and burnt on the outside 🫠🫠🫠 Oh wells… not coming back again. Not sure why the reviews here are this high.”