Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill
Mansion House B, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill for a polished Dublin city-centre steakhouse-style meal, especially when the group wants a conventional restaurant setting rather than a casual daytime stop. Cross-shop The Ivy Dublin for broader brasserie energy, BAH33 THE AUTHENTIC GAUCHO BBQ for a more specific meat-focused brief, Carluccio's for something lighter and easier.
About Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill is a Dublin restaurant with published opening hours across the week and a smart casual dress code. It suits diners looking for a steakhouse-and-grill setting in Dublin, with clear opening times and a relaxed but polished approach to attire.
Use the opening hours to decide whether it fits your plans. It opens from 12:30 PM Monday to Saturday and from 1 PM on Sunday, with later closing on Friday and Saturday. If you are comparing it with Carluccio's, Isabelle's, Little Lemon, BAH33 THE AUTHENTIC GAUCHO BBQ, or The Ivy Dublin, treat those as separate options and check current menus, booking details, service information directly before deciding.
Choose it for a Dublin restaurant with smart casual expectations
The clearest planning detail is the dress code: smart casual. That makes it a practical fit when you want to avoid guessing how formal to be, while still keeping the plan direct. Beyond that, check the restaurant directly for details on ambience, seating, prices, drinks, dietary flexibility, or a particular menu before booking.
The hours also make it relatively flexible by time of day. Opening times are 12:30–11:30 PM Monday to Thursday, 12:30 PM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday, 1–11 PM on Sunday. Those hours confirm afternoon and evening availability, they make it a workable choice for lunch, dinner, or a later meal depending on the day.
Plan around the opening hours and basics
Use Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill as a direct Dublin option and then confirm the parts that matter most to your group. Ask directly about current menus, accessibility needs, dietary requirements, seating preferences, booking policies if any of those details will affect the meal.
For broader planning, compare it with other dining choices according to the kind of outing you want. BAH33 THE AUTHENTIC GAUCHO BBQ, Carluccio's, Isabelle's, Little Lemon, The Ivy Dublin may all serve different needs, but current details should be checked directly. You can also pair this page with our full Dublin restaurants guide, our full Dublin bars guide, our full Dublin hotels guide if dinner is part of a wider Dublin plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 51 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 TV77, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- marcopierrewhite.ie
- Phone
- +35316771155
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse on Dawson Street presents a confident, traditional steakhouse atmosphere that leans into a decades-old dining vocabulary. The interior reads dark and polished, the kind of room that deliberately signals occasion without the ceremony of a tasting-menu restaurant. The venue trades on a widely recognised chef’s name and a franchise-style consistency, offering a familiar, city-centre steakhouse experience — polished and approachable rather than experimental. It feels like a recognisable brand destination for diners who want a well-executed cut of meat in a composed, classic dining room.
Best For
Located at number 51 Dawson Street in Dublin 2, the steakhouse sits within easy reach of hotels, offices and the shopping precincts around St Stephen’s Green. The description emphasises its suitability for corporate entertaining, pre-theatre dining and visiting guests, making it a reliable choice for business dinners, theatre nights and special occasions. It performs consistently across weekday lunch and evening service, so it works equally well for a midday client meal or an evening out before a show — a practical city-centre option for organised social and professional dining.
Ordering Tips
The menu centres on straightforward, well-executed cuts rather than tasting-menu flourishes. Signature dishes to look for include the Ribeye Steak and the Hereford Steak with Béarnaise, both representative of the venue’s focus on classic steakhouse preparations; there’s also a Halibut a la Nicoise for those seeking a fish option. Given the restaurant’s positioning in the “upper-casual” steakhouse segment, diners can expect dependable steak cooking and classic accompaniments rather than experimental plates — order a prominent cut and a classic sauce if you want the room’s core offering.
Venue details
Ambiance
Opulent and elegant room with individual lamps on linen-lined tables creating a grown-up, relaxed speakeasy atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Ribeye Steak
- Hereford Steak with Béarnaise
- Halibut a la Nicoise
Planning details
Location
51 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 TV77, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- BAH33 THE AUTHENTIC GAUCHO BBQ, Notable alternative
- The Ivy Dublin, Notable alternative
- Carluccio's, Notable alternative
- Little Lemon, Notable alternative
- Isabelle's, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill is the more classic city-centre grill choice in this set. BAH33 THE AUTHENTIC GAUCHO BBQ is the sharper pick if the whole group wants a meat-focused meal with a more specific barbecue identity, while The Ivy Dublin is stronger for diners who want an all-day brasserie feel and a broader room for mixed tastes.
For value and ease, Carluccio's is the lower-commitment choice, especially for daytime plans or casual groups. Little Lemon and Isabelle's make more sense when the priority is a lively Dublin meal rather than a steakhouse-style setting.
Book this one when the occasion needs polish without pushing into a more niche format. Choose The Ivy Dublin for a broader social room, BAH33 for a more direct meat brief, Carluccio's when convenience and casual pacing matter more than occasion feel.
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Compare Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill | Dublin | No published awards |
| BAH33 THE AUTHENTIC GAUCHO BBQ | Dublin | No published awards |
| The Ivy Dublin | Dublin | No published awards |
| Carluccio's | Dublin | No published awards |
| Little Lemon | Dublin | No published awards |
| Isabelle's | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill?
Is Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill good for a special occasion?
It may work for a planned meal in Dublin, especially if you want a steakhouse setting with smart casual expectations. The confirmed facts are its Dublin location, dress code, weekly opening hours.
Does Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill handle dietary restrictions?
Check with the venue about dietary and allergy information before booking or visiting if you have strict dietary needs.
Can I eat at the bar at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill?
What are alternatives to Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill?
Other options to compare include BAH33 THE AUTHENTIC GAUCHO BBQ, Carluccio's, Isabelle's, Little Lemon, The Ivy Dublin. Check each venue directly for current menus, hours, booking policies, service details.
Is lunch or dinner better at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill?
The opening hours show service from 12:30 PM Monday to Saturday and from 1 PM on Sunday, with evening hours throughout the week. Choose based on the time that fits your plans and confirm current service details directly.
Is Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill good for solo dining?
If seating style, timing, or menu format matters, contact the restaurant before visiting.
