Best Steakhouses in Dublin 1
Steak restaurants in Dublin 1, from Capel Street to the Docklands: the north side of the steak restaurants Dublin city centre offers. Weighing up places to eat in Dublin city centre north of the river? These are the steak picks.
Dublin 1 covers the north inner city, from Capel Street across to the Docklands and the IFSC. It is not as dense with steakhouses as Dublin 2, but it has two genuine steak restaurants worth knowing about, each in a very different setting. One sits on Capel Street in the traditional northside city centre. The other is a rooftop dining room at The Dean Docklands on North Wall Quay, overlooking the River Liffey and the Docklands.
Steak Restaurants in Dublin 1
Bovinity
IRISH OWNED
123 Capel St, Dublin 1
Modern Capel St steakhouse and cocktail bar built around a concise, dry-aged cut selection. Opened June 2022, marketed as the only dedicated steakhouse-and-cocktail-bar north of the River Liffey.
Hours
Mon-Thu 5-9:30pm · Fri 5-10pm · Sat/Sun from 1pm
The Dean Docklands (formerly The Mayson), North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
Rooftop grill six floors up at The Dean Docklands (formerly The Mayson). Steak with a skyline view over the Liffey and city centre. Signature dishes are the 34oz Tomahawk Rib Eye and 34oz T-Bone, both served for two.
Hours
Dinner 5-10pm daily · Weekend brunch 11am-3pm
Steaks for two
From €125*
*Prices are approximate and may have changed. Please check the restaurant’s official website or contact them directly to confirm current prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steakhouses are in Dublin 1?
Dublin 1 has two dedicated steak restaurants. Bovinity on Capel Street, and Ryleigh’s Rooftop Steakhouse at The Dean Docklands on North Wall Quay in the Docklands.
Is there a steakhouse near the Dublin Docklands or IFSC?
Yes. Ryleigh’s Rooftop Steakhouse at The Dean Docklands on North Wall Quay is a short walk from the IFSC and the Dublin Docklands, with rooftop views over the river.
Is there a steakhouse near Capel Street or O’Connell Street?
Bovinity on Capel Street is close to O’Connell Street and the northside city centre, and offers a more casual steakhouse setting than the Docklands rooftop option.
Which Dublin 1 steakhouse is better for a special occasion?
Ryleigh’s Rooftop Steakhouse suits special occasions well, thanks to its rooftop setting and river views. Bovinity works well for a relaxed weeknight steak dinner.
Looking further afield? See our full guide to steak restaurants in Dublin, or browse the best steakhouses in Dublin 2, the city’s steakhouse heartland. You can also check our early bird menus and best date night steak restaurants pages. You can also see steakhouses in Dublin 4 and Dublin 6, or see which restaurants are Irish-owned.