The Butcher Grill 
Irish Owned
92 Ranelagh Village, Dublin 6 (D06 V4H3)
An intimate Ranelagh neighbourhood steakhouse, open since 2010, known for its wood-smoked grill and côte de boeuf. Reviewers (Irish Examiner, Lovin Dublin) have praised its steak quality and personal-service atmosphere. It runs a distinct midday Sunday Roast sitting, separate from its evening steakhouse menu, and offers a Mon/Tue special of a 24oz Côte de Boeuf for two with sides. This steakhouse in Ranelagh Village is a short stroll from Ranelagh Gardens Park and the Grand Canal.
Good to Know Before You Book
The Butcher Grill Reviews
The Butcher Grill holds a 4.4★ rating on Tripadvisor from 339 reviews (#269 of 2,923 restaurants in Dublin), and a considerably higher 4.8★ rating on OpenTable from 831 reviews.
- “Probably one of the nicest steaks I have ever had.” – Una N., Tripadvisor
- “Freddie and Kelly were exceptional. Service and food outstanding. Will be back when next in Dublin.” – Stay59637318672, Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor’s value score (3.8) noticeably lags its own food and service scores, and OpenTable’s value rating (4.5) – the gap seems to track with the dining room itself, which is genuinely small. Most reviewers love the cosy, personal-service feel this creates, but a handful find it cramped when the room is full, which can colour how fair the bill feels even when the cooking draws consistent praise.
The Butcher Grill Menu
Beef is Irish unless otherwise stated, with named suppliers Creekstone (USDA) and John Stone Farms offered as single-cut options alongside the house Irish rib eye, striploin and fillet, plus sharing cuts including the signature 24oz côte de bœuf, 24oz chateaubriand and 30oz tomahawk. Small plates include Achill Pacific oysters, beef tartare and an aged Irish beef burger, and the Sunday Roast sitting runs separately from the evening steakhouse menu.
The Story of The Butcher Grill
The Butcher Grill has been a fixture of Ranelagh Village since 2010, built around a wood-smoked grill and the signature côte de boeuf. The Irish Examiner and Lovin Dublin have both praised its steak quality and personal-service atmosphere, and OpenTable now lists it among the most-booked steakhouses in Dublin 6.
- 2010 – The Butcher Grill opens in Ranelagh Village.
- Press – praised by the Irish Examiner and Lovin Dublin for steak quality and personal service.
- Today – one of OpenTable’s most-booked steakhouses in Dublin 6.
Recognition
- OpenTable Diners’ Choice “Best Overall”, “Best Food”, “Best Service”, “Best Ambiance” and “Best Value” for Dublin 6.
- OpenTable Diners’ Choice also recognised as “Most Booked” and “Hot Spot” in the area.
Awards
Award history for The Butcher Grill, compiled from award bodies and press coverage — current as of August 2026.
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.
The Butcher Grill Photos
For more photos, see the The Butcher Grill Instagram or the Tripadvisor photo gallery.
*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
Where is The Butcher Grill located?
At 92 Ranelagh Village, Dublin 6, in the heart of the Ranelagh neighbourhood.
Is it open for weekday lunch?
No – it’s dinner-only on weekdays; it opens midday on Sundays for its dedicated Sunday Roast sitting.
What’s the signature dish?
The côte de boeuf, cooked over a wood-smoked grill – it’s the dish most cited in reviews.
Is there a good deal for two people?
Yes – a Monday/Tuesday special offers a 24oz Côte de Boeuf for two with sides at from €80*.
What is the dress code at The Butcher Grill?
Business casual – guests typically dress smart-casual for this relaxed but polished Ranelagh neighbourhood steakhouse.
Is the dining room small?
Yes – it’s genuinely intimate, which most reviewers love for the cosy, personal-service feel, though a few find it cramped when the room is full.
Why does Tripadvisor’s value score lag OpenTable’s?
Tripadvisor rates value at 3.8 against OpenTable’s 4.5 – the gap seems to track with the small dining room itself, which shapes how some diners weigh the bill, even though the cooking draws consistent praise on both platforms.
Is Sunday Roast the same as the evening menu?
No – it’s a distinct midday sitting, separate from the evening steakhouse menu, so book specifically for the roast if that’s what you’re after.