The Chophouse

Outstanding food, great service, in a warm and welcoming setting. The steak for us was very good, with big fat chips. We were taken care of by very warm and attentive staff. Highly recommend.

The Chophouse has been on my list of places to go for ages. I remember sampling the steak at Taste of Dublin. The food is top quality, it's the best meal I've had without question. I'd vote for the steak as one of the best in Ireland. Not a fancy restaurant but enjoyed a few pints and and some nice cocktails. Wine list is pretty decent too. Staff were also really nice, down to earth and plenty of chat. Such a nice touch when they brought out a cake for my wife as it was her birthday. I genuinely can't wait to come back, definitely gonna try the Sunday lunch.

Review: I had the pleasure of visiting The Cow - Pub and Kitchen on what must have been one of their busiest nights—rugby night—and I was blown away by the experience. Despite the packed atmosphere and constant buzz of excitement, the service was absolutely top-notch. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure everyone was taken care of with a smile, even under pressure. The food was outstanding—far beyond what you’d expect from a bar. Every dish we tried was beautifully presented and full of flavor, clearly prepared with care and attention to detail. From classic pub favorites to more creative options, the menu had something for everyone. What really stood out was how seamlessly the team worked to maintain the energy and keep things running smoothly. Glasses were never empty, and orders came out quickly without any compromise on quality. Whether you’re a rugby fan or just looking for a spot with great food and excellent service, I can’t recommend [Bar Name] enough. It’s a gem of a place that knows how to handle a crowd without losing its personal touch. I’ll definitely be back!

Was actually headed to another restaurant it they were full so they recommended The Chophouse. I was promptly greeted as I entered. I did not have a reservation and it was 7 pm on a Friday night but they gave me a lovely table in the bar area. They bring water to the table. They had a great cocktail list. And many beers and wines. I ordered the fish and chips. It arrived quickly and was piping hot. The portion size was perfect. And the flavor was delicious. Several servers took care of me and they were all very friendly. I would definitely one back.

We was for fish and chips and was delicious 🤤 The kids was very happy to have ice cream in they menu. The restaurant is very cozy, and we liked the fish.

One of the most divine food experiences I’ve had. The cocktails were excellent! We had the cherry blossom and the maple old fashioned, they were perfect. The food was absolutely delicious and service was excellent! Definitely recommend if you are visiting Dublin. If I could rate more I would rate 12/10!

My wife and I had an amazing dinner of steaks 🥩. The service was attentive and friendly, the food was superb, and the general atmosphere was jovial. Definitely one of the best culinary experiences in Dublin (and there are quite a few).

The fish and chips is the best I’ve had in a long time. The room is bright and airy and the service is very good. Can I suggest displaying the menu outside? I almost didn’t go in to check the menu, as I had a buggy with me, but I’m glad I did!

We were sure to stop by the Chop House while we were in Dublin for the Eras Tour since Anthony Bourdain ate here. As soon as we were seated, we were given a basket of delicious bread and salted butter. We had been cold that whole day and this was the perfect start to any meal. The waitress was very kind and listed some popular menu items to us. My friend and I ordered the fish & chips and ribeye . The ribeye was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. We liked both of the dishes and the ambiance was very nice. We sat in the part of the restaurant with a glass ceiling.

I was looking for dinner my first night in Dublin. I found this place while walking around and it was not too far from my air bnb. I saw panna cotta on the menu and had to try this place. It was cozy inside like a 2 story house. I was seated on a high top. I started with a rhubarb spritz. I tried the turnip soup for my app. It was delicious and comforting. I did the halibut with squid ink risotto. That was amazing. I finished off with the panna cotta that had some lychee ice around it. It was refreshing and I loved it. The service was great here. I wish I could've stopped by again before I left town. This is definitely highly recommended.

I came in on a Friday night at 7, without a reservation. I had actually tried to go to another restaurant but they were full. They recommended The Chophouse. I was warmly greeted as soon as I walked in. After they realized I didn't have a reservation, they still offered me a choice of two tables in the bar area. Since I was by myself, the tall table for two was perfect and was so nice that it was tucked away in a corner. I was taken care of by several servers and they were all super friendly. I was brought water. They also have a great cocktail menu and wonderful beers and wines. I ordered the fish and chips. It came out quickly and was piping hot. The portion size was perfect and it was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back.

The steak itself seasoned perfectly and had a nice grill on the outside while still not overcooking the interior. The size of the cut was excellent and overall, a very nice steak. The reason they are only getting 4 instead of 5 stars, especially for Irish standards, is it was a little overcooked probably leaning towards medium-well instead of medium and it was a bit chewy. Overall though an excellent steak and I will definitely be back to try a different cut and probably medium-rare on the cooking. The fries were delicious by the way.

Wonderful food and ambience! Go here! The brown bread and fish plate! Bangers and mash! Excellent taste and filling. We met the owner, chef, creator and what a lovely man! Always checking on us! Football fans cheering on their teams and great gin spritz. Husband drank Beamish on draught and liked it a little better than the traditional "G!"

Wonderful service, amazing food! It was the best meal we've had in Dublin. We ordered a bunch of items across the menu for lunch. Everything from the fish plate, to the melon and feta salad, to the fish and chips, to the steak was perfection. My only regret is we don't have enough time to go again this trip.

2nd dinner in Dublin was as good as the first. Came here our 2nd night with the cabbie getting lost twice. Settled in with some great gin based cocktails (fantastic gin menu here and all gins have different flavors profiles - not like floral/Forest English gin). My wife had the mozzarella salad and I had the gnocchi. So pillowy soft. Great sauce too. I had the ribeye and she had the lamb. The lamb came w a lamb shoulder croquette that she wouldn't share and touted as best bite she's had. My ribeye was delicious and cooked perfectly. Even the green beans were delicious with it. Loving Dublin food so far.

Best meal we had in Ireland. Menu stood apart from all others we tried on our trip. Passion fruit cocktail was out of this world! Attentive service without being overbearing.

Food was excellent and server Daniel was spot on. The gnocchi was a great starter and the pork chop impeccable.

We have had a quiet few months with pandemic etc so brought our baby and sat out on the terrace for dinner. Am I ever glad we did! I had a grilled peach and breaded halloumi to start. Would have been better if peaches were still hot but tasty none the less. Himself had a scallops starter which was incredible and a really nice size. I had a medium rare fillet steak and he got a T bone. Great since they are hard to find. Served with chips mine came with gratin and red wine jus. We had side of broccoli and a cauliflower cheese dish. No space for dessert. The bearnaise sauce that came with his T bone was the most incredible I've ever had. You could eat it with a spoon. Glass of wine for me, beer for him and the offer for veggies or mash for the infant. Don't fill up on bread like we did. Rookie mistake. Really gorgeous good food with great service. A real treat

A steak house in a posh neighborhood in Dublin. Amazing and rare for a traditional country like Ireland. I am a huge meat lover, even though I also can appreciate cheese and wine. While in Ireland, I spotted this spot out on a morning jog. While the city has been taking over by pub traps for tourists, and American style fast food take away's, here is a place you can sit dine, converse and catch a game. But since I was on my own, the locals gave me suggestions and even tips on understanding the absolute insane game of Hurling(Not throwing up for my American friends). But before all that, the dining area provided a fine dining experience with lots of local interpretations of prawns, crab cakes and a very unique style of steaks. The selection is just like any fine dinning by Wolfgang Puck or Gordon Ramsay, your cuts are brought out, and the negotiation of options struck. The idea of leaving a stuffy fine dinning and immediately move to a section with a pub and sports on the tv is a great idea. I loved the fresh foods and the method that really showcased the taste of the meats with local seasoning. This is a big gamble, food is fantastic, a totally unexpected must have treat.

I was looking forward to trying this place and it ended up being my favorite dining experience in Dublin! When we first got there the place was pretty empty but it slowly filled up. The place was very cozy (there were pillows on the bench seats which was a cute addition). The menu was small but every dish sounded delicious. We started off with the pan seared king prawns and it was very satisfying! The sauce was so flavorful but not too heavy and the prawns were served with salad greens. I highly recommend trying this! Our waiter also brought out raw meat on a board so we could have a look at the night's selection. I had never seen such beautiful, bright red, fresh cuts of steak! It was a carnivore's dream! I was going to order the pork chops but after they brought that out, I got the 35 day dry-aged rib eye. One word: Wow!! I requested medium and it was a little on the rare side but still unbelievably juicy. I loved how it came with onion marmalade and your choice of sauce (pepper or bearnaise). The fries it came with were good but not the best fries I've ever had. Keep in mind the steak was so huge, I only ate about half. I was sad I had to leave the rest behind. We also had red wine although I forgot which one but it went great with the steak. Our server was friendly and the bathrooms were clean with lots of character. If I ever go back to Dublin, I will definitely come back.

Agree with a few reviews. The servers are busy but were friendly and able to answer questions over menu. Ribeye cooked to perfection and served with chips hot and lightly seasoned. The quality of meat was the star of this evening. Cocktails were a nice variety and the bartender delivered as promised with my Gin Gimlet. It can be a bit confusing w chalk boards and arrival. However, if you smile and grab the first person you see when you walk in they are quick to help you. Made reservations and was seated within 2 minutes upon arrival for 7:30 dinner. A surprise was the bread and Bloody Mary oyster. Could have been content with these 2 items as both were delicious! The orange bread had a nice jalapeño kick. Unique but worked very well with texture and herbs in bread.

The ambience of this place is very warm like you are visiting your aunt that is a great host. Inside, children were running up the stairs singing jingle bells. The waitress brought us complimentary bread. Water was served in sparking glass, there was a warm heater and rugby was playing on tv. We ordered the foi gras for appetizer, which was really sweet and rich. Then for the main course we had fish and chips and pork belly. The fish was a large size - about the size of "Wreck it Ralph's" fist deep fried in a crunchy batter. But the pork belly was the siZe of a cassette tape... But probably for good reason, since they bring it to you on a rock platter, with the fat still sizzling and the skin extra crispy. I'm Pinoy too and have an inherit ability to judge crispy pork! ( I love Filipino crispy pata! Nothing beats that! )

Excellent meal and great service. Fun atmosphere. Highly recommend the steak choices.

This is a steakhouse and a very good one at that! Let me start out by saying that I'm a bit of a meat snob. For the most part, I feel I can bbq a better steak than most restaurants. This place would definitely give me a run for my money. The waitress was very knowledgeable about wine and helped me and my wife pick out a great wine for our meals. The steak was extremely flavorful and cooked to perfection. For whatever reason this is something that most so called steakhouses have trouble with but not these guys. We also decided to split a dessert, the chocolate opera. It was delicious and well executed. I would have snapped a picture of it, but I couldn't wait to dig in. The wait staff was very attentive and hospitable. This restaurant is a little on the pricey side but well worth it if you're looking for a nice place to go. I would definitely come back!

OMG I died and went to cow heaven! The food is amazing here. If you want an absolutely amazing feast go eat here. The staff were a delight and I left super satisfied!

It's interesting to me that The Chop House is referred to as a Gastro Pub because it really takes what you may consider as pub food and brings it to a different level. We came here after seeing this place featured on Anthony Bourdain's show The Layover and wanted to give it a try. We made reservations which is recommended as they get busy as the night progresses. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server brought us water and bread and shared the daily specials. My husband ordered the prime ribeye (dry aged 35 days) and I chose the lamb special. We also decided to take a break from beer and ordered glasses of tempernillo wine which was delicious. The food was very good and the presentation was beautiful. My plate looked too pretty to eat, but I took one for the team. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the vegetables had great flavor. My husband enjoyed his prime rib too; he said it was a well made and flavorful. Service was very good throughout our meal. Our server made sure we had what we needed and we were well take care off. The meal here is on the expensive side but I would recommend it if you're in Dublin and want to experience a different take on Irish cuisine.

Wow! This place has a cute atmosphere. Reservations were for 9 but we arrived early and they were able to accommodate us. We were from the U.S for work and had been quarantined for 14 days and we were happy we made this choice. I ordered the spritz on the drink menu and it was tasty. My coworker ordered the amaretto whisky sour and said it was really good and the prawn starter and said it was great! For dinner I ordered the surf and turf and it was yummy. I ordered it medium and at first I thought the beef was undercooked but upon tasting it, I realized it was cooked perfectly. The beef tastes different than U.S. beef, more mild but a little tougher in texture. It was still great. I ordered the raspberry passion fruit martini and it was to die for. Sooo good. Of course since we had been quarantined for 14 days we ordered dessert, not my usual thing to do. We ordered the lime cheesecake and it was delicious! I would recommend this place.

I had very high expectations for our lunch here. This restaurant is quite well known in the area, michelin recommended and on the pricey side. You would expect really something quite special then wouldn't ya? It's a lovely spot, really classy and nicely decorated. We were seated upstairs where it was a bit more quiet than buzzy downstairs. Since we came with quite a large group we ordered of the set lunch menu - which was 3 course. When we arrived the breadbaskets were already on the table, 3 different types of really fresh bread...great start! The rest of the food...my goats cheese starter was nice, but just that. I mean, anyone can put some cheese on toast, sprinkle walnuts on top and put a bunch of rocket on the side. (pet peeve of mine: most awkwardly difficult thing to eat : a mountain of rocket.) The hake cassoulet looked picture perfect. It came with chorizo bits, broccoli, beans, spinach and a tomato-y, spicy broth. My fish was a bit overcooked and hence slightly dry. The cassoulet itself tasted as if it hadn't been cooked long enough....the veggies were still quite crunchy, but a proper cassoulet should be melt in the mouth and tender. It's rare that I wouldn't finish a maincourse...it just didn't do it for me. The highlight was the dessert. a lovely light orange sponge cake with mascarpone on top. I could have had another portion of just that. Most of my fellow diners ordered the steak, which was a massive cut and looked quite impressive. However, when I looked around me no-one finished theirs and it seemed most cuts had lots of gristly bits in it. Overall, quite a disappointment. I think for the prices they charge, you should expect something better than average. Had a nice afternoon though, and I would prefer to give it 3.5 stars Top marks for the staff by the way. They were really efficient and friendly!!

Food was overall pretty good. Excellent chicken sandwich for lunch. I did have to rephrase my request and order to the waitress several times because she didn't understand what I was asking...

Formerly known as the Shelbourne House, the Chop House is a fairly new Gastropub in Ballsbridge. It has a nice, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The menu is short and concise, with your usual variety- chicken, steak, pork... with chips, bread or salad- but it's very well done. The food is tasty, I had the steak and it was yummy- well done with just a hint of pink just like I'd asked. The service was fast and the waiter polite. The food is a bit on the pricey side, but this is Ballsbridge after all. If you're looking for a good lunchtime option and fancy treating yourself to a nice meal in a relaxed atmosphere the Chop House is a good option.

Running the risk of appearing picky, I feel that a Yelper must voice their true opinion. My fillet was rather chewy, despite the fact that I ordered it medium rare; air conditioning seemed to have taken a vacation; billing a large group was rather a hassle. Classically, this would qualify as a restaurant that overpromises, but underdelivers. However, my friends mentioned that their meat was perfect, so perhaps I just ordered the "wrong" dish. Overall, I believe that this might have just been a one-time distress with regard to food and surroundings, which is why I would be happy to retry another time. Happy feasting.

Went there as a group of 6! Atmosphere: western, modern, candled, relaxed, but packed with locals from around D4. Food: generous portion of steak with different dips, & great crispy fires placed on a wooden board. Steak tastes amazing, i requested it to be cooked blue & it came blue. Wasn't that impressed with the starters, but if I go again I would get the scallops as the looked great. Drinks: red wine was great, good selection, but pricy Service: friendly, quick. The best part is when they show you all the meat cuts, so you know what you are ordering ... looked fancy Cost: €€€€32 euros for rib eye steak Location: D4 next to slattery's pub which is handy for a pre & post dinner drinks. Tip: make sure to make a booking as the place was full on a thursday night, and try to sit inside since you have a pub next door

This was easily the best meal we had in Dublin! It was our first trip to Ireland and we chose a the Chop House last minute since it was walking distance from our hotel. It did not disappoint. Our waiter Connor was exceptional and the steak cooked perfectly. If you get a chance give them a try, you will not be disappointed. We loved them so much the first time; when we got back into Dublin we went back for our last night!

How things have changed since our first visit to The Chophouse and it makes me wonder if there is a correlation between an improving economy and a deterioration in service. We arrived 20 min early and were seated at a table that had not been cleaned off properly, considering this was 5.45 and the place was not busy with loads of tables i thought this odd. I had to ask for the table to be wiped down. This set the tone for the rest of the evening. The Chophouse must have shares in blackboards and chalk as they have at least 5 boards dotted around the walls telling you the specials, the cocktails, the cheeses, the craft beers, the gin cocktails and so on. I was dizzy scanning around the room trying to locate them. Is there really a need for this? Would a single specials board not suffice and then update the other menus accordingly? So its time now to place our order, the specials were not explained and our waitress curtly said "what do you want to eat"? Is this how food orders are now taken? We order the tuna starter and the fishboard. Both starters were good. The steak was ordered medium rare and arrived as ordered sitting on the same wooden board we had experienced before. The fish and chips was just OK, the tempura batter a little soggy in places. For desert we had assiette of chocolate which compromised of chocolate mousse, chocolate and hazelnut brownie and a chocolate raspberry opera. This was by far the best thing we had eaten. I had a espresso martini which was wonderful. I get the impression that there are regular customers and they for sure experienced a better service than we secured which is great for them but I certainly would not want to come back again. We shouldn't have returned and we wouldn't have tarnished what was a wonderful first visit with great service with this unpolished, unprofessional and mediocre experience. I hope this is not a case of good reviews corrupt and rave reviews have corrupted absolutely, I won't be giving this place another try to find out.

What do yis want to eat?! Yes that is how the waitress at The Chophouse addressed us when she came to take our order!!! After about two years since our last visit we decided to return to The Chophouse when my fiancé's brother came to stay with us for the weekend. I don't know if I had rose tinted memories of my last visit but I found this trip to be very hit and miss.. We arrived about 20 minutes early for our table but as the place was practically empty it wasn't an issue. The specials are up on a blackboard. In fact there's more info on the blackboards dotted around than on the above menus. The bread that was brought to the table was good. So we were asked what we wanted to eat. I chose the rare yellow fin tuna. Fiancé and his brother decided to share the fish board. For main course I chose the 8oz fillet of Hereford Beef. I asked for Bearnaise sauce and ended up having my sides changed from the standard gratin potato and spinach and garlic cream to chips, caramelised onions & green beans. I won't complain about that as I don't actually like potato and the lads got to eat the chips. Fiancé chose the fish and chips and his brother went with the ribeye. In case your wondering the sauce on my board was pepper not Bearnaise but that was easily swapped over! For dessert I chose the Asiette of chocolate (chocolate raspberry opera, chocolate hazelnut brownie @ chocolate mousse) with an americano. Fiancé had an espresso martini and his brother tried the poitin smash. OK so the food is great. The service not so much. I assume they're mental busy when there's games on at Aviva but they weren't that busy at that hour (and the rugby game was away that day!) We were brought to our table. It had been reset from the last sitting but not wiped down. We had to ask for the table to be wiped and it was done half arsed. They wiped one half of the table down and left the glass marks on the other half of the table! Other tables were brought a board with all the various cuts of beef and these were explained. I mean I know steak but I assume that that is part of the experience if you decide to visit here. I could be wrong but it seemed to me that if you were a regular you got a lot of attention from the wait staff. That sort of attitude would hardly encourage me to return. Especially when it's not in the centre of the city and there are plenty of other places to try.

The good: Food is very tasty and very delicious. Make sure you order starters before your main meal, I promise you won't regret it!!! (Hint: tortellini!) The bad: They desperately need a door to the kitchen, because you can literally see into the kitchen. Making sure that the bathroom door is closed always would be nice as well. A bit pricey. Other: Make sure you have a reservation because even on a Tuesday afternoon it can be very crowded.

Dropped in on a family trip, with 10 diners no reservations- Joseph made it happen! The food was inspired and delicious- my wife and I shared the. Roast rump of beef special, Wow!! This made our family trip a most memorable night.

This restaurant is usually packed and hard to find reservations. I tried the ribeye per the suggestion of the staff but no where close to the expectation. Proved to be flavorless and tough.

What a feed and to top it off, great service too!!!! Its not very often that i assign the full 5 stars but on this occasion it is truly deserved.... There is no denying it is a little on the pricey side but it is money well spent, the food and drinks were delicious, for starters i enjoyed the Elderflower Breeze cocktail and Chilli Prawns which were both packed to the brim with flavour... For main i was able to switch out the ribeye for fillet steak which meant i got the best of both worlds, fillet + peppercorn sauce = happy days. We probably should have stopped eating at this point but we were able to slowly enjoy our wine in peace without feeling rushed, by the time we were finished, it seemed wrong to turn down a slate of chocolate deserts.... Super sweet but enjoyed every bite

Ireland during St. Patrick's day is a tourist magnet (appropriately so). . . Kinda gave me a home away from home feel which was nice but it got old after awhile. I mean I traveled to another country/continent to get away right?!? Enter The Chop House. Located in Dublin 4, away from the touristy areas of Dublin, away from the Temple bar district, but conveniently close to our B&B. The place was swarming with locals. In fact upon our unannounced arrival, a local was asked to relocate his pint and bottom to another seat so we can occupy his table for dinner. Talk about service right?!? Great GREAT bartenders with innovative cocktails, wine selection and of course local beers on tap. Service was warm, friendly, and everything one would expect from a local neighborhood joint. Being a Chop House, they had mmmmmmmmeat galore!! Cut choices are displayed for your viewing pleasure prior to selection on a huge cutting board. My party shamefully did not order meat because we had a huge lunch and wanted a light dinner (which was still delicious) but we did want an overview of the different available cuts. Despite how busy they were, we were given that overview of the different cuts of meat, where they are located, what to look for, etc. Awesome ambience, great drinks, delicious food and friendly service - what more can one ask for?!? Prior to leaving the place, I told the bartender "If I lived in Dublin, I would be a regular here" and I meant it. . . Even if it means getting asked to leave my table for a couple of starving pathetic looking out of towners can grab a quick bite :-)

My favourite spot for lunch in Ballsbridge. The food is uniformly delicious, and they go to great lengths to get locally sourced ingredients. There's also a nice selection of craft beers and ciders to accompany the food. Consistently great, and an excellent example of what Irish food does best.

Brave... that's how I would describe our dining companions; they have known us for quite some time and are indeed aware of the fact that we were likely to bring the 2year old with us... but they joined us for dinner none the less. The place is nicely and simply decorated and comfortable, we settled in and were promptly handed menus - a nice mix of dishes and the Slow Roast Belly of Spotted Pig was the dish that hollered "pick me pick me" to 3 of the 4 diners. The 4th went for the Roast Fillet of Hake with Red Cabbage Fondue. The Hake was great by all accounts, the pork was likewise tasty but we were all of the opinion that it missed the mark, even though pork belly is very fatty they left too much fat instead of letting it melt away during the roasting process - the presentation too was a little odd - served as it was in a triangle looking for all the world like a slice of tiramisu. For a gastropub in Ireland I think this place is pretty good but as far as gastropubs in general go I think it there is some work to be done. Overall the food is good but more Bistro good than anything else, it lacks the rustic element to the food which coupled together with a deep understanding of how great food is produced is the recipe of a great gastropub. My dining companion, a beer aficionado, pointed out that any such venue should have a beer list with the tasting notes along side the wine menu - he's absolutely right. We started with the New Zeeland Sauv Blanc for wine - a Marlborough which you would have though was a safe bet but it was not great, I would question why a place aimed at foodies would have it on their menu. The house red however was excellent and at €20 a bottle, very reasonable. Leaving that aside we did enjoy ourselves and I would go here sooner than Juniors across the road. My one big gripe would be with the service which was pretty appalling to be honest. The staff simply didn't seem to understand what it takes to keep more than one table happy at a time or indeed how keep an eye on a busy restaurant. So, definite potential but as my teachers said time and time again when I was at school - must try harder...a lot harder.

The Chop House is on Anthony Bourdain's list of recommended restaurants in Dublin, so we made sure to check it out when we were visiting. It also helped that it was around the corner from our b&b so we made a last-minute reservation on a Monday night and stopped in a short time later. The offering at The Chop House is (of course) centered on steak, and I would advise anyone dining here to avail themselves of that. I had the rib-eye steak with peppercorn sauce which was served on a wooden board with a big cone of fries on the side, and was excellent. My sister had a special which was a pork chop, and was also excellent (so yes, focus on the grilled meats here). The menu also presents a nice, fresh offering of salads and good starters to get the meal going. The restaurant itself is bright and contemporary on the interior, and the staff were courteous and friendly. The wine list also has an interesting offering of very moderately priced bottles to go with the meal. The thing I really appreciated at The Chop House was the emphasis on local (or as local as possible) sourcing. Overall, a sure bet in the Ballsbridge area and probably worth traveling for if you're looking for a great steak in Dublin!

For reasons that are too boring to explain, I ate here twice in the one weekend recently. Once on a packed Friday night when the place was hopping, and once on a quieter Sunday afternoon. Both times were excellent. Here's why: - Interesting menu, with a lot of local stuff on the board, good mix of fish, meats and even some decent veggie options - Steaks looked "savage" ; everyone who had them declared them excellent, including our hungry-horse bunch of 8 lads on the Friday night - Those of us to had the fish, either for starters or mains, were very impressed; tastily cooked fish, decent accompaniments, well presented - There was only one niggle we had: one person thought the cheese course was mildy stingy; he said so, an the staff handled it perfectly; following a discussion about cheese plate sizes, another was produced on the house. The way the issue was dealt with was exemplary, as so many places handle this kind of thing in defensive mode only, and the atmosphere sours, and all you remember about a place is the row you had, as opposed to the food you had. Other things: - Good coffee - My veggie colleague declared the risotto he had to be one of the finest he'd had (however: I think he was being slightly generous and was hungover - not saying it wasn't good - just not sure it was THAT good :-) - great selection of wine - Whatever way they're training the staff there - they're great! I'd never heard of the place (as the last time I was in there it was for a cold wet pint before a rugby game because Slatterys was so jammed) So - I'd recommend for Groups, for afternoon brunch, and just in general. A cracking place really trying hard. Is it slightly pricy? Yep - slightly.

I chose The Chop House because I'd heard that Anthony Bourdain (author of the excellent 'Kitchen Confidential') said he'd eaten "the best f-ing meal in my life!" there....suffice to say, no further recommendation needed. I knew the place was a steak house but didn't realise it was also a sports bar (please God, no!) We were seated in a sun-trap area (which could be a bonus if there was air-con but not so without it!) However, the noise of the TV became but a blur and the sun-trap appeared to be a more pleasant proposition once I'd slapped my shades on. In need of refreshment and an aperitif, I went for a gin gimlet cocktail (with cucumber and elder flower), it was just the job! I had the squash tortellini to start. It was melt-in-the-mouth deliciousness and provided a great contrast to the crispy sage leaves. I don't eat steak often but I thought what better place to try some cow, and so I opted for the 35-day aged Limousine beef rib-eye steak. This is a really tasty cut, and it was especially moreish with the garlic butter sauce. But weighing in at 10 Oz, it defeated me and I left about a third on the plate. The steak came with equally delicious chips (cooked three times, why of course) with a creamy avocado garlic dip. I wasn't able to finish the chips but the dip vanished very quickly! We had some strong red wine to finish, with no room for dessert. Shame, as I had my eye on the ricotta and orange dumplings....next time!!

Okay, I don't feel I should really write a review because I didn't eat anything. It was far out of my price range and that is why: I will still do it! Try to stop me. My friend and I went there after an exhausting, overly sunny day at the Sandymount shore (I heart people say "beach". HA!) and just ducked in for a drink. It was the first restaurant we saw, hence we just went. It was nice and clean, they had a nice terrace, most of the waiters were friendly enough. Now the big problem I had was: while we were having our drinks on the terrace already shouting over the traffic, someone decided to turn up the terrible terrible music really loud. I am not picky and I don't complain a lot, but I swear it was dreadful. For a restaurant in that price range (Yeah, I get grumpy when I cant afford food) that shouldn't have happened. Okay, enough complaining. Everyone else looked fairly happy.

This is the same review I posted on TripAdvisor because my last experience was really that bad: Dublin is not know for it's service but the Chop House is exceptionally bad. I live in the neighborhood and was hoping to add this place to my list of favorite locals but after three visits with progressively poor and at times obnoxious service I can say this is a definite no. This is really unfortunate because the food is exceptionally good: fresh, seasonal, inventive, and damn tasty! It really is too bad! Please, Chop House, fix this and stop offending your locals!

Great menu, some nice wines, could do with having a few more by the glass, a nice terrace which catches the evening sun, a buzz dining room that is slightly sparse for my tastes but fine nonetheless. Food snob that I am there are certain techniques and presentations I feel must be followed. A Porterhouse steak should be cooked medium-rare, removed from the heat, placed on a large wooden board with a lip around the side to catch any juices, and brought to the table to show the customer. It should then be allowed to rest for at least 20 minutes. It should be carved at the table. The board, with carved meat and bone, should be left in the center of the table. It should be served with flakes of good sea salt, maybe some fresh cracked pepper and that's it. A side of french beans and possibly some sauted potatoes also works. Simple. Bearnaise, maybe, but not traditionally. The Chop House chefs really got it all right on the cooking front. The food itself tasted great but my huge complaint is that they carved it away from the table. The whole point of a porterhouse between 2 is that they carve it in front of you and you can both get stuck in. Otherwise you'd just order a regular steak. It's like pulling the cork on a bottle of wine out of view of the customer. Just not on. It's a shame to achieve high standards in the kitchen only to be let down by a very poor front of house. Some of the worst service I have ever experienced in a restaurant. The guy serving us was supposed to be the maitre'd and initially left us sitting outside for 20 minutes before even bringing water. When I went in to enquire I was told they sometimes forget about tables they seat on the the terrace. Once we eventually ordered he brought our wine after we had our food in front of us. He complained that they had 120 covers and his feet were sore. A laughable complaint from someone in the business. From the moment we sat down I really felt like we were a source of irritation for the man and once I knew our service was not going to be improving I have to admit I began intentionally pissing him off, which cheered me up no end. Looking at other reviews the staff usually seem to be better. Maybe I caught them on an off night, maybe the guy who served us is normally charming and polite, maybe he normally executes service of a porterhouse in the correct way, maybe he usually gives this expensive cut of meat his utmost attention once it leaves his chef in the kitchen, but not last night. A real shame.

You better book in advance because this place is always busy! You know the reason why! Food was super tasty (I had prawn and chip last time and absolutely love it) and staffs were nice and professional too. 100% love to come back!

I can't remember ever before having a meal that made me feel embarrassed. The meat (the porterhouse steak) was tougher than I've yet had in my entire meat-eating career, and the crab was tasty, but full of hard bits. The "tempura" white fish, in fact, was decent. But from a restaurant named Chop House, you'd expect at least average steak. I should say the steak was flavorful, but given the astounding ratio of gristle to edible meat, I can't in good conscience recommend this place to my Yelpy brethren. Normally I wouldn't complain about service, but our waiter seemed miserable (low pay?), and flung dish rag water all over our table as she bussed the table next to us. Why was I embarrassed? This was my girlfriend's birthday, and I hoped to bring her to a lovely restaurant for a delightful meal -- a meal recommended by Anthony Bordain, no less! I ended up feeling ripped off and poorly fed. You can't believe everything you see on TV.

Big Ehh! If you are looking for a wannabe fern bar this is your place. Gastropub? Really. I had a fine crab cake and a fairly uninspired caesar salad. Did the rocket with my crab cake make it gastro? Did the anchovie staring at me from my caesar salad make it gastro? Your guess is as good as mine. My wife and daughter split fish and chips with mushy peas. More eh. Service was pleasant. Overall expensive and they charged extra for my wife and 3 year old to split fish and chips (are you kidding me!?). It looked like the place was "filled" with people in town on business. I guess dubliners already know better. Next time I will wait for a table at Junior's across the street.

Did not meet expectations. Guess only Anthony Bordain gets porterhouse cooked properly. Overrated and overpriced.

We popped over the road from Juniors to have desert and coffee. Nice interior and we were greeted as we entered. The safe were lovely, very pleasant and friendly. The place has a good fresh feel to the place. Now remember we did only pop in for desert and coffee - I had the dessert which was Creme Brulee. Not good out of 10 I would give it 5 at a push far too sweet and not set. It was served with ice-cream very not good ....icy bits in it which I think may be caused by unsuitable storage? 3 stars for the desert. However I was told by someone who has been there a number of times the belly of pork is better than Juniors. So I will look forward to going there again and having the pork to see for myself. On the way out I noticed some of the food being served looked very good. I asked why it was called 'Chophouse' apparently because of the chopping boards the food is served on - just so you know and the owners used to be at the School house.

The Chop House is pricey but tasty...a solid steakhouse located conveniently on a fun corner away from the crazier, touristy neighborhoods (like Temple Bar). We headed there late one evening, after finding ourselves without a lot of dining options still available, given the hour. Not only did we get seated right away (despite the fact the place was otherwise packed!), but tasty brown bread arrived right away, warm with a big hunk of creamy cold butter. We ordered steaks and chips, because when in Rome...The steak was richly flavored, and while it was a little overdone for my taste (I prefer rare, this was medium to medium-rare), I still enjoyed it. The chips were tasty, too, although I have to say that my own preference when it comes to potato accompanying meat is for it to be a baked potato or au gratin...fries are a little too heavy! But, they were tasty, I was hungry, and I enjoyed! Best part? I had plenty of leftovers for the next day! Would I come here again when in Dublin? If I was looking for a steak, absolutely!!

We went here based on a recommendation from a friend who had seen in featured in some cooking show. It was packed with locals and quite a walk away from the temple bar district, which is already a good sign :-) A casual atmosphere, great with friends but a little bit too loud for an romantic dinner. We had no reservations, so the table we got was not the best, but no wait time! We had a great seafood platter to start with, which was on the daily specials and then two great steaks. They use local beef, mostly Irish Hereford and according to their menu aged for at least 32 days. Overall we had a fantastic evening and the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the location of our table, too close to the exit from the kitchen.

The best meal in Dublin! I'm so glad that we were able to get reservations for our last night in Dublin. Great food in a relax environment with friendly staff. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the "chips" were amazing. Emmet, our host, sat and talked with us for nearly 30 minutes. We laughed the entire time.

Fancy fancy food, and it was delicious. We didn't know we needed a reservation, but luckily there was a table for two available. We got the goat cheese and caviar, and the foie gras starters. The presentation was lovely, and everything was tasty. We both ordered the special, venison. Everyone around us was having these gorgeous steaks atop cutting boards, and we looked on in anticipation. Unfortunately our disappointment was audible when we were presented with our beautifully plated venison medallions with grilled plums and veggies. We were really hoping for hunks of steak. But our food was delicious, and we savored every little morsel (emphasis on the "little"). We followed with the Baileys cheesecake, which was ok. Overall, it was the most expensive meal I've had in a while, but the quality of the food would bring me back in if I'm ever in that part of the world again. Service was good.