F.X. Buckley, Monkstown
3 MONKSTOWN CRESCENT, MONKSTOWN
F.X. Buckley, Monkstown
★ 4.0 Tripadvisor · 440 reviews
★ 4.7 OpenTable · 75 reviews
Irish Owned
WHY GO
Why book F.X. Buckley, 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 for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Oyster bar
Sunday roast
AT A GLANCE
Know before you go
HOURS
Mon-Fri 5-10pm · Sat 12-10pm · Sun 12-9pm
PRICE
Early Bird 2 courses €21.50 / 3 courses €25.50 · Sunday Roast 12-4pm
PHONE
BEEF & SUPPLIER
The same dry-aged Buckley steaks served at the group’s city-centre restaurants, from the family’s own butchery.
DRESS CODE
Smart casual.
GOOD TO KNOW
Good to Know Before You Book
PARKING
Street parking around Monkstown Crescent
GROUPS OF 8+
Email [email protected] or call directly
FAMILIES
Tables with children under 8 are asked to be released by 7pm
ALSO ON SITE
Frank’s Bar upstairs, plus an indoor fireplace and outdoor patio
Seasonal & Limited-Time Offers at F.X. Buckley, Monkstown
Last checked: 1 October 2026 · Refreshed monthly
- Christmas 2026: Christmas menus from 20 November, with groups of up to 30. 2026 prices are still to be confirmed. Year-round group menus are €48 (lunch), €63 and €75. Buckley Christmas
- Chateaubriand Mondays & Tuesdays: A 14oz Chateaubriand for two with two sides and four sauces, €70, Mon & Tue from 5pm.
- Sunday roast: €29.50, until 4pm.
- Saturday lunch: 12–4pm: steak sandwich €22, haddock & chips €22.
Seasonal and limited-time prices change often. Always confirm dates and prices with the restaurant before booking.
WHAT DINERS SAY
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.
4.2
FOOD
4.1
SERVICE
4.2
ATMOSPHERE
3.8
VALUE
“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.
MOST-RATED STEAKS
Top 3 Steaks at F.X. Buckley, Monkstown
The steaks diners praise most across Google, Tripadvisor, OpenTable and press reviews, checked against the current menu.
- Rib Eye (10–16oz, or 22oz on the bone): The house favourite, 28-day dry-aged.
- Surf & Turf: 6oz fillet with Josper-grilled prawns: Reviewers call it superb value.
- Côte de Boeuf for two (34oz): The big sharing cut. Chateaubriand is also on the menu.
Last checked October 2026. Menus change, so confirm cuts and prices with the restaurant before booking.
PHOTOS
F.X. Buckley, Monkstown Photos
THE STORY
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.
RECOGNITION
Awards
F.X. Buckley, Monkstown is part of the award-winning F.X. Buckley group — see the full award history on the F.X. Buckley hub page.
Awards above are curated from publicly available sources — award bodies and press coverage — and are not verified or provided by the restaurant itself. We do our best to keep this accurate and current, but if we have missed an award or something needs correcting, please get in touch.
For more photos, see the F.X. Buckley, Monkstown Instagram or the Tripadvisor photo gallery.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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.
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3 Monkstown Crescent, Monkstown, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
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