Hawksmoor Dublin

Unique location and top notch experience. I'm guessing this location used to be, or was designed to look like an old bank. The interior is cavernous and nicely appointed. We had a typical course, cocktails, oysters, steaks with sides, and a dessert. They have a nice dry martini garnished with scotch bonnet peppers. The oyster selection is pricy but high quality and flavorful. As for the steaks, they hit the spot. All were slightly under, but nonetheless we enjoyed and they were of a high quality. The Peanut Butter Louis is the ultimate capstone dessert. My only gripe is that without a reservation, you can't even really sit in the bar. I was shocked that even a bar stool seat is reserved. My wife and I were extended an "accommodation" if we promised to eat, pay, and leave in under 1.5 hours. As a result, we felt kinda rushed, and it did slightly diminish the experience. Definitely a nice place to dine, but MAKE A RESERVATION, or plan on speed running through your dinner.

This was a special occasion. My wife's birthday. I booked this place because it showed up in a few top lists for Dublin. While I give it 4 stars, it was quite disappointing, for a few reasons. On arrival our table wasn't ready, and we were directed to wait at the (somewhat cold) bar for about 10 minutes. After being seated, we wanted to order our starters, but was told the chef prefers to have mains ordered at the same time. Okay, so we decided on mains. The sole reason I booked this place was because my wife wanted lobster... Of course, the one thing they didn't have on the night. Waiter could have set expectations upfront so she wouldn't be disappointed and then have to figure out a consolation meal. Why did we have to order in 1 go if we sat for about 25 mins after completing our starters? Presentation of mains were appalling. A steak just placed on a large plate. A burger just placed on a large plate. At this price point? no! Also, extremely blunt knives. The steak was really difficult to work with. Ok so all the negatives aside... This is a 4 star review, so surely it wasn't all bad. Well, it wasn't. Our starters were decent. My wife's steak was really well seasoned and cooked perfectly medium. Dessert was really good and the nice touch of happy birthday in chocolate on the plate. Staff were really friendly. All and all, I likely won't be going back, because the price point of this restaurant probably doesn't make sense given some of the fundamentals it's lacking. Still a good place for others to visit.

Second to none! My Hawksmoor experience here is superbly flawless. Steak was beyond my expectation. Personally, love the beef here than those in London. Porterhouse and steak tartare are the best.