Marco Pierre White Steakhouse And Grill
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse And Grill
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Marco Pierre White Steakhouse And Grill
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Travelers' Choice
2024
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, situated on prestigious Dawson Street just off Grafton Street, brings world-class fine dining to the heart of Dublin 2. Our award-winning restaurant specializes in prime dry-aged Irish beef, fresh Dublin Bay seafood, and classic steakhouse favourites crafted to Marco's exacting standards. Experience exceptional service in our elegant dining rooms, making us Dublin's most celebrated fine dining destination. Perfect for special occasions, romantic evenings, and business dining, we offer intimate spaces and private rooms for corporate events. Minutes from St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College, we deliver an unforgettable culinary experience in Dublin city centre. Reservations recommended.
Features
CUISINES
Steakhouse, Irish, Seafood, Contemporary
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Digital Payments
Discover
Family style
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
South City Centre
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Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: Marco Pierre White Steakhouse And Grill
"The place is gorgeous and the food is just outstanding!! Absolutely amazing!"
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"Staff were absolutely fantastic & ever so efficient & friendly."
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"Superb as always. One of Dublin’s finest dining experiences in my opinion. "
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 12:30 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 4:45 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Monday
12:30 PM - 4:45 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
12:30 PM - 4:45 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
12:30 PM - 4:45 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
12:30 PM - 4:45 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday
12:30 PM - 4:45 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
12:30 PM - 4:45 PM5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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4.3
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James E
2 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
Myself and my partner had a beautiful evening in Marcos. Food was absolutely fantastic, the music was lovely and our server Tharyn really made our evening! She was wonderful at accommodating dietary needs and we even got into a great conversation on a shared love of Brazilian music. Thanks for the suggestions! 🎶
Written February 26, 2025
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Tony Keogh
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're so happy to hear that you and your partner had a beautiful evening at Marco’s. It’s fantastic that you loved the food and the ambiance, and we’re especially thrilled that Tharyn made such a positive impression! She truly is a gem, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words.
It’s amazing that you connected over a shared love of Brazilian music—great food, great company, and great tunes make for the best nights! We can’t wait to welcome you both back for another memorable evening soon.
Written March 3, 2025
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rudie Loots
Dublin1 contribution
Dec 2024 • couples
The dining experience was exceptional from start to finish. The pumpkin risotto was a standout, offering a perfect balance of intriguing flavors and textures that captivated the palate. The Chateaubriand, designed to be shared, was expertly grilled to medium-rare perfection and presented with an eye-catching, mouthwatering display. Accompanying the dish were wonderfully crispy beef dripping chips, which added an indulgent touch.
The maple syrup-roasted vegetables were another highlight, seasoned impeccably to enhance their natural flavors. For dessert, the offerings exceeded expectations; the crème brûlée was silky and rich, while the light and refreshing Eton Mess provided a delightful contrast. These were paired beautifully with caramel espresso martinis, a perfect way to conclude the meal.
The ambiance was warm, welcoming, and inviting, creating an atmosphere ideal for a memorable dining experience. Agi were attentive, professional, and ensured that every detail was catered to seamlessly.
This establishment has undoubtedly left a lasting impression, and I look forward to returning for another outstanding experience.
Written December 1, 2024
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Tony Keogh
Hello, thank you so much for sharing such a glowing and detailed review of your dining experience! 🌟 We're overjoyed to hear that every aspect of your visit, from the exceptional food to the warm and welcoming ambiance, left such a positive impression.
Your descriptions of the pumpkin risotto, Chateaubriand, and maple syrup-roasted vegetables are absolutely mouthwatering, and we’re thrilled these dishes delighted you. Hearing that the crème brûlée, Eton Mess, and caramel espresso martinis provided the perfect finale to your meal is the icing on the cake!
We’re especially proud to hear that Agi made your experience seamless with attentive and professional service. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we’ll be sure to share your compliments with the entire team.
Written December 2, 2024
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Artisan G
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • couples
My husband and I had a lovely three course meal at the MPW in Dawson Street, Dublin. The food was delicious and the atmoshere chilled and relaxed. The music also really good with a great mix of 80s and 90s tracks. The server was Tharyn, #steakhouse and she was so helpful, attentive and professional, answering our requests for advice on the menu. She is a credit to your company and we will be back soon.
Written March 2, 2025
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Tony Keogh
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you and your husband had such a wonderful evening at MPW Dawson Street. A delicious three-course meal, a relaxed atmosphere, and a fantastic 80s and 90s soundtrack—sounds like the perfect night!
Tharyn will be thrilled to know she made your experience even better with her helpful and attentive service. We’re lucky to have her on our team, and we truly appreciate your kind words.
We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another great meal!
Written March 3, 2025
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Padraig E
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • couples
Myself and my girlfriend chose to have our anniversary dinner here at Dawson street and we could not of had a better time. Food from start to finish was top class. Sea food Bisque was amazing and wild mushroom risotto was outstanding. Our server Mallory was attentive and so helpful, she was able to help us pick a wine to complement our dishes perfectly. Mallory is what every restaurant needs, all waiting staff around the county should be trained by Mallory.
Written July 10, 2024
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Tony Keogh
Thanks again for this wonderful review!! It is very much appreciated by all the team.
Written July 15, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Baeleta
Grimbergen55 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
What a disappointment. I’ve been a fan of Marco for a long time and had stumbled upon this restaurant while looking for a nice, tasty steak restaurant.
Empty aperitif glasses were left on the table the whole time, had to check in our wine ourselves, asked several times behind water and all steaks were cold.
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Written November 19, 2024
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Tony Keogh
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience, especially given your admiration for Marco’s establishments in the past. It’s clear we fell short of the standards you were expecting and deserve, and for that, I sincerely apologize.
It’s unacceptable that empty glasses were left on your table and that you had to repeatedly ask for water. Attentive and seamless service is what we strive to deliver and I’ll be addressing this with our team immediately to ensure no guest feels overlooked in the future.
I’m equally disheartened to hear that your steaks were served cold. A perfectly prepared and warm steak is at the heart of the dining experience we aim to deliver, and I’ll be reviewing this with our kitchen team to prevent such lapses.
Thank you again for bringing these issues to our attention. Your feedback is invaluable as we work to improve every aspect of our service. We do hope you choose to dine with us in the future and get to experience our usual high standard of service.
Written November 20, 2024
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John B
Stonehouse8 contributions
Nov 2023 • friends
I had looked forward to this place after Two months of Pre booking. To turn up tonight to be offered only the festive menu, was slightly disappointing after not being informed.
Service is good, but drinks are very mediocre for the price, Not worth the money. We were initially took in by the Butterscotch Martini, but this was of no substantial significance.
Food was nice but that’s all it was, nothing special. I’ve eaten out of many different establishments worldwide for less money and had far better food. Did not expect this from MPW restaurant but there you have it. For the record, I’m in no way a food snob etc but I know what good quality food / portions are , and this just didn’t seem to live up to the reviews.
Although we wanted a starter, upon looking at the prawn Marie Rose portion size being served it did not merit £18.00 Euro, Two bites and it’s gone is not my idea of good quality / Portions.
Fillet steak was cooked perfect but lacked seasoning and chargrill flavour , Chips were nice but not enough, peppercorn sauce was lovely & light but again lacked size. For £43.00 euro I feel you don’t value the customer, it’s more of the theatre and location.
Written November 24, 2023
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Mick T
Ireland61 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
This restaurant has been an absolute favourite for so many years. Every meal was a treat and memorable. Sadly not so now. The menu is limited which is fine as we were going for steaks. Steaks were good but not mouth watering and prices do not include your sauce choice or any sides. The chips were delicious. Deserts okay but not wonderful, we had crème brûlée and tarte tatin. So overall I would say okay but not amazing as they used to be. Staff friendly and attentive. We will try somewhere else next time.
Written December 3, 2024
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Tony Keogh
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate you being a loyal guest over the years, and we're so sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't meet the high expectations you’ve come to associate with us.
While we’re glad you found the steaks and chips enjoyable and that our team provided friendly, attentive service, we’re disappointed to learn that the overall experience fell short of being the memorable treat you’ve come to expect. Your feedback on the menu offerings and desserts is invaluable, and we’ll be sure to share your comments with our kitchen team to see how we can improve and bring back the wow-factor you remember.
We do hope you will give us another try in the future.
Written December 9, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
samuel b
2 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
My girlfriend and I came over here from Oregon USA and were planning the trip for nearly a year. This restaurant was definitely on our to do list so I had high expectations and our waiter Charlie exceeded every expectation along with the very talented chefs. The ribeye was the best ribeye of my life and next time I’m in Ireland I will definitely be coming back
Written February 9, 2025
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Tony Keogh
Wow—what an incredible compliment! We're truly honored to have been a memorable part of your trip to Ireland. It’s amazing to hear that Charlie and our chefs made your dining experience so special, and we’re thrilled that the ribeye was the best you’ve ever had!
Thank you for making us a part of your travel plans—we’d love to welcome you and your girlfriend back whenever you find yourselves in Ireland again. Safe travels, and we hope to see you soon!
Written February 17, 2025
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Duan F
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • couples
Fabulous food, atmosphere and our waitress Tharyn was so professional, knew when we needed something and was respectful when we were mid conversation. We will definitely be back again and highly recommend this restaurant. Thankyou so much. Ps the fillet steak was done perfectly and the creme brulee was the best I've ever had. Delicious.
Written March 23, 2024
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Tony Keogh
That is wonderful to hear! We will be sure to pass on your glowing feedback to Tharyn and all the team.
Hope to see you again soon.
Written March 25, 2024
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Bernardo
Innishannon45 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
For years we ate here; the pork belly was second to none. It was slow cooked overnight, the fat melted and infused into the dish. Large portion, crispy on top and bottom and full of flavour. Breathtaking stuff. First photo is one of those meals. Fast forward to now. You get less than a 1/3 of the serving, it doesn't matter because you won't want to eat this. We tried, we couldn't. If you lazily threw pork belly into an air frier you'd get this, or better. The fat has to be spat out as its inedible, a tiny rubbery crust, absolutely disgusting. I would be embarrassed if I ever cooked something so lackluster. A shameful effort. The sides, wine, staff, location all deserve better than this tripe. I suggest the chef looks at Marco Pierres YouTube video from 15 years ago about how to make Pork Belly
Written August 10, 2024
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Tony Keogh
We are very disappointed to read your review, please note that we take your feedback seriously and it will be discussed with management and the kitchen team. We do hope you will not let this experience put you off dining with us in the future as you know we can do better.
Written August 12, 2024
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Night Crawler
Berlin29 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
Worst MPW restaurant I've visited. I walked in the restaurant during the afternoon, it was very quiet - only a few tables occupied. I stand there for a couple of minutes, until someone comes to greet me. In the meantime, the manager and the bartender are chatting away a couple of feet away - without acknowledging me. I sit down, and I am given a menu. Nobody comes around for another 10 minutes, and I have to call someone to place an order. I noticed afterwards that there was a special set menu "early bird", which other tables were offered but I wasn't. The fillet steak was overcooked, I've ordered it medium and it came almost well done. Mash potatoes very bland. After I finish eating, my empty plate stands there for another 20 minutes, until I call someone to take it. They take the plate away, but don't bring any desert menu or ask if I want some coffee. I wait another 15 minutes, nobody comes around. At this point I gave up on desert and coffee, I stand up and called the manager asking for the bill. I told him how deplorable the service was, and I left for a nice desert and coffee cross the street at The Ivy.
Written February 27, 2023
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Tony K
We are very disappointed to hear that you did not have a positive experience when dining with us.
Your comments will be addressed with our team as we endeavor to provide top class service at all times and anything less will not be tolerated.
Written March 6, 2023
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Jordan P
25 contributions
May 2023 • family
While we knew it would be expensive, the food was not up to the quality. My steak cost €42 and was cold in seconds due to a cold plate. It also was just put on the plate with gravy over it and didn’t look very well plated. Seine servers were lovely and friendly and some were not.
Written May 7, 2023
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Tony Keogh
We are very disappointed to read of your unsatisfactory experience when dining with us.
We strive to provide top class food and service so please know that we take your comments seriously and can assure you that should you choose to dine with us in the future your experience will be a more positive one.
Written June 2, 2023
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J R
Dublin16 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
We come for a late lunch for us which for the restaurant's time was an early bird dinner on a Sunday, so we had two courses of the early bird menu, main and dessert.
My girlfriend chose the pork escalope, which looked like a pork milanese while I went for the steak frites. Both dishes were massive, we struggled to finish them but they were also extraordinarily tasty, far surpassing our expectations. My steak was quite tender, delicious and it came with a sauce with a lot of butter (clearly French style) that was delicious, all it drenched was fantastic.
For dessert we both had chocolate mousse and here I did get a bit disappointed. It tasted good, it was topped with chantilly cream, it was not excessively sweet but... It wasn't a mousse, which is something I've sadly grown to expect in Dublin but I honestly was not expecting it from this restaurant. It was a chocolate cream that lacked the airy texture a mousse should have.
The service was quite good, the waiter was quite friendly and outgoing, and the atmosphere in the restaurant was nice.
Considering the early bird menu was 40€ per person along both the quality and quantity of the food, the value is fantastic and I don't think it can be topped in this regard. I will surely be back as I've found it to be one of the best restaurants I've been in this town.
Written February 22, 2024
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Tony Keogh
Many thanks for your feedback, we are delighted to hear that you rate us so highly. We will pass your comments on to the head chef regarding your point on the chantilly cream. We hope to see you again soon.
Written February 26, 2024
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Joe G
1 contribution
May 2024 • couples
Lamb chops were rare on one side and medium on the other, medallions were ordered medium and showed up well done. Halibut was fantastic. Wine selections were spot on. Three hours for dinner resulted in us leaving with one less bottle of wine and no dessert.
Written May 24, 2024
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Tony Keogh
We are very disappointed to hear that you felt let done by the service and that the meat was not cooked to your satisfaction.
We take your feedback very seriously and will discuss with management. We do hope that you will visit us on another occasion as we know that we can do better.
Written May 27, 2024
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lucia
Trento79 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
Well appointed, central location, maybe a little noisy. Attentive service, quite varied menu, meat and fish offerings and even some vegetarian dishes. Prices in line with local and Dublin
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Written August 8, 2024
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