F.X. Buckley, Monkstown 
Irish Owned
3 Monkstown Crescent, Monkstown
F.X. Buckley’s coastal room, in Monkstown village on the DART line between Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire. Steak and seafood share the menu in equal measure – oysters shucked at the bar, surf ‘n’ turf, lobster thermidor – alongside the same dry-aged Buckley steaks served at the group’s city-centre rooms. Frank’s Bar, a cocktail lounge upstairs, runs under the same roof. This steakhouse in Monkstown is a short walk from the seafront and Monkstown Church.
Good to Know Before You Book
F.X. Buckley, Monkstown Reviews
F.X. Buckley, Monkstown holds a 4.0★ rating on Tripadvisor from 440 reviews (#7 of 72 restaurants in Dún Laoghaire), and a 4.7★ rating on OpenTable from 75 reviews, where it holds Diners’ Choice “Best Overall”, “Best Service” and “Best Ambiance” badges for South County Dublin.
- “Would highly recommend a visit to F.X. Buckley in Monkstown.” – Brid C., Tripadvisor
- “Excellent food, atmosphere, and looking forward to repeating it.” – Giovanni, OpenTable
OpenTable diners rate this room considerably higher than Tripadvisor reviewers do; the gap mostly comes down to pacing – some Tripadvisor reviews mention strict table-time limits and occasional slow service on busy weekend nights, while both platforms agree the steak and seafood themselves are excellent.
F.X. Buckley, Monkstown Menu
The menu balances steak and seafood in equal measure, from oysters shucked at the bar and lobster thermidor to the same dry-aged Buckley steaks and a surf ‘n’ turf pairing. The Steak Sandwich is by far the most-reviewed dish on Tripadvisor. Lunch is served Saturday 12-4pm and a Sunday roast 12-4pm, subject to availability.
The Story of F.X. Buckley, Monkstown
This coastal room has been serving Monkstown village since 1993, making it one of the longer-standing addresses in the Buckley Collection.
- 1930 – the Buckley family opens a butcher’s shop on Moore Street.
- 1987 – F.X. Buckley opens its first steakhouse, on Pembroke Street.
- 1993 – F.X. Buckley opens in Monkstown village, pairing the family’s steaks with fresh seafood for the first time.
Recognition
- OpenTable Diners’ Choice “Best Overall”, “Best Service” and “Best Ambiance” for South County Dublin.
- OpenTable Diners’ Choice also recognised for “Good for Groups” and “Most Booked” in the area.
Awards
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F.X. Buckley, Monkstown Photos
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Is this the same F.X. Buckley as the Dublin city-centre steakhouses?
Yes – part of the same Buckley Collection group as Pembroke Street, Crow Street and the Bull & Castle, with the same beef and butchery standards.
Is there an early bird menu?
Yes – 2 courses from €21.50 or 3 from €25.50, Sunday-Thursday until 7pm and Friday-Saturday until 6:30pm.
Does it do Sunday roast?
Yes, 12-4pm, subject to availability.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual – the same standard as the group’s city-centre restaurants.
Is there parking nearby?
There’s street parking around Monkstown Crescent; the restaurant is also a short walk from Salthill and Monkstown DART station.
Can I book a table for a large group?
For 8 or more guests, email [email protected] or call the restaurant directly.
How long has it been open?
Since 1993 – one of the longer-running rooms in the Buckley Collection, alongside Pembroke Street (1987) and Temple Bar.