Oxhorn Grill

A Josper charcoal-grill steakhouse in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

Opened in late 2023 on Mespil Road, Oxhorn Grill is built around a charcoal Josper grill fired to over 500°C. The menu runs from an 8oz fillet up to sharing cuts like a 34oz côte de bœuf, alongside oysters and other seafood, with the kitchen led by chef Philip O’Reilly, previously of F.X. Buckley. This steakhouse on Mespil Road is a short walk from the Grand Canal and Aviva Stadium.

• Address73 Mespil Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
• HoursMon-Tue & Sat 5-10pm · Thu-Fri 12-2:30pm & 5-10pm · Sun 12-5pm · Closed Wed
• PriceMains from €25*
• Phone+353 1 559 9199
• Beef & supplierSteaks seared on a charcoal Josper grill at over 500°C – specific supplier not publicly named.
• Dress codeSmart casual.

Good to Know Before You Book

• Service chargeA discretionary ~12.5% applies, noted in small print on the menu – worth checking your bill
• GroupsEmail [email protected] for large group bookings or set menus
• KitchenLed by chef Philip O’Reilly, previously of F.X. Buckley
• Getting thereShort walk from Baggot Street Bridge, the Grand Canal and Aviva Stadium

Oxhorn Grill Reviews

Oxhorn Grill holds a 4.8★ rating on Tripadvisor from 37 reviews (#428 of 2,923 restaurants in Dublin), and a 4.6★ rating on OpenTable from 293 reviews – an unusually close match between a small early sample and a much larger one.

• “100/10 experience – amazing staff, brilliant atmosphere and really incredible food. Fillet steak is delicious and the cocktails were all amazing.” – Blaire C., Tripadvisor
• “It’s my fourth time going here for Sunday roast and it never disappoints – the best Sunday roast you’ll get in Dublin by a mile.” – Lynda S., Tripadvisor

One thing worth flagging honestly: at least one diner reported a discretionary ~12.5% service charge being added to a large bill and presented as non-negotiable when questioned. It’s genuine – the menu does note a discretionary service charge in small print – but it isn’t advertised upfront, so it’s worth checking for on the bill rather than being surprised by it.

Oxhorn Grill Menu

Steaks are seared on a charcoal Josper grill, from an 8oz fillet and 10oz ribeye to a 10oz dry-aged striploin and larger sharing cuts. Starters include French onion soup, Carlingford oysters, Josper-baked prawns, lobster ravioli and beef tartare, while mains extend beyond steak to grilled sea bass, braised lamb shank and prawn risotto. A well-priced lunch menu and a popular Sunday roast are also served – reviewers who return regularly single out the Sunday roast in particular.

The Story of Oxhorn Grill

Oxhorn Grill opened on Mespil Road in late 2023, one of Dublin’s newer Josper charcoal-grill steakhouses. The kitchen is led by chef Philip O’Reilly, previously of F.X. Buckley, and in under two years it’s built a loyal following – reviewers who return again and again for the Sunday roast in particular.

• Late 2023 – Oxhorn Grill opens on Mespil Road, Ballsbridge.
• Kitchen – led by chef Philip O’Reilly, previously of F.X. Buckley.
• Since opening – built a loyal local following, with repeat visits for the Sunday roast a recurring theme in reviews.

Recognition

• OpenTable Diners’ Choice “Best Overall”, “Best Food”, “Best Service” and “Best Value” for Dublin 4.
• OpenTable Diners’ Choice also recognised for “Great for brunch”, “Good for groups” and “Great for fine wines” in the area.

Awards

Oxhorn Grill Photos

For more photos, see the Oxhorn Grill Instagram or the Tripadvisor photo gallery.