The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse
North City, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical central Dublin pick for a casual, meat-led meal rather than a formal occasion. The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse makes the most sense for hungry groups or travellers near Millennium Walkway who want barbecue and Brazilian steakhouse cues without chasing awards or fine-dining polish.
About The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse
Use The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse as a Dublin option when the venue name and opening hours fit the plan. It is a Dublin venue with broad daily hours and a smart-casual dress code.
The safest way to plan is to confirm current booking, menu, pricing, accessibility, dietary details directly with the venue before going. Specific information on awards, a named chef, a documented drinks program, or a specific service format is not available.
A practical Dublin choice
The name identifies the venue as The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse, but specific dishes, prices, seating style, or a full menu are not confirmed. If the table wants variety across Dublin, pair this with broader city planning pages: Our full Dublin restaurants guide, Our full Dublin bars guide, Our full Dublin hotels guide.
As there is no information on a specific chef, awards, price band, seat count, or menu details, keep the plan flexible. If the brief changes, compare it with other Dublin options such as Jay Kays Cafe, Mad Egg Millennium Walkway, Morrison Grill, The Woollen Mills, Yamamori Sushi.
When to go and when to choose elsewhere
The hours are broad: Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 10:15 PM, Saturday from 8:30 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 8:30 AM to 9 PM. Those hours make the venue easier to fit into a Dublin itinerary, but they do not confirm a specific lunch offer, dinner format, or late-night menu.
Choose elsewhere if the plan depends on confirmed pricing, allergy information, vegetarian options, takeaway, delivery, a specific drinks list, or a particular dining format. For any detail beyond the hours and smart-casual dress code, check directly with The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 7 Millennium Walkway, North City, Dublin, D01 E0H9, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- theribs.ie
- Phone
- +35315321538
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Ribs Gaucho brings the theatrical bustle of a Brazilian churrascaria to Dublin’s north quays. The room feels energetic and rustic: servers circulate with long skewers, carving cuts tableside and creating a sense of procession and abundance. Located on Millennium Walkway, the restaurant leans into a more open, working‑quay character rather than the hushed formality of Georgian dining rooms. The combination of smoke-forward BBQ technique and continuous tableside service produces a lively, social atmosphere that favours conversation, shared plates and the spectacle of service.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for groups and celebrations rather than quiet one-on-one dinners. The churrascaria format—continuous rotating cuts and tableside carving—naturally suits communal dining, milestone meals and boisterous gatherings. Its setting near the IFSC and Docklands also makes it a convenient option for weekday business groups or visiting international teams seeking a memorable, sociable evening. Expect a convivial, high-energy experience geared toward shared plates and plentiful meat-forward offerings.
Ordering Tips
The Ribs Gaucho operates on churrascaria logic: diners don’t order individual proteins but let a procession of skewered cuts come to the table. Control the pace at your table and sample broadly—variety is the point. Key signatures to look for include the 12‑Hour Slow‑Cooked Beef Ribs, Picanha and Gaucho Ribs; allow servers to present and carve them so you can try multiple cuts in one sitting. The meal is paced by the diners, so start conservatively and increase as you go to avoid leftover abundance.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and vibrant atmosphere celebrating communal gaucho barbecue traditions with warm hospitality.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- 12-Hour Slow-Cooked Beef Ribs
- Picanha
- Gaucho Ribs
Planning details
Location
7 Millennium Walkway, North City, Dublin, D01 E0H9, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group is split on barbecue, choose The Woollen Mills for a broader Dublin meal that can satisfy more preferences. If the issue is simply that everyone wants something faster and more casual nearby, Mad Egg Millennium Walkway is the cleaner backup.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Dublin
Jay Kays Cafe is the better move for a lighter, daytime-leaning meal; The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse is the stronger fit when the group wants a meat-led dinner. With no clear price band listed for either in this comparison set, the safer decision is by format: café for quick and flexible, barbecue steakhouse for a bigger appetite.
Mad Egg Millennium Walkway is the closest style competitor for casual convenience on Millennium Walkway. Pick Mad Egg when fried chicken is the craving and speed matters; pick The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse when ribs and steakhouse-style eating are the point. Morrison Grill reads as the more conventional grill-room alternative, better for diners who want a broader restaurant feel rather than a barbecue-led brief.
Yamamori Sushi is the clear cross-shop for a group that wants Japanese food instead of meat-heavy dining, while The Woollen Mills is the safer Dublin choice when the party wants a broader local-leaning menu and a more all-purpose setting. For ease, all five are useful central options; the right booking comes down to appetite, not prestige signals.
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Compare The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse | Dublin | No published awards |
| Jay Kays Cafe | Dublin | No published awards |
| Mad Egg Millennium Walkway | Dublin | No published awards |
| Morrison Grill | Dublin | No published awards |
| Yamamori Sushi | Dublin | No published awards |
| The Woollen Mills | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse?
Go in with the basics: The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse is in Dublin, has broad daily hours, lists a smart-casual dress code. Specific menu items, prices, seating style, service format are not available, so check directly before making firm plans.
Is The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse good for a special occasion?
It may be considered for a Dublin meal if the hours and smart-casual dress code suit the occasion, but information on awards, private rooms, tasting format, or special-occasion services is not available. Confirm the current experience directly before relying on it for an important booking.
How far ahead should I book The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse?
Booking guidance is not available. The venue is listed as open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 10:15 PM, Saturday from 8:30 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 8:30 AM to 9 PM, but availability should be checked directly with the restaurant.
What are alternatives to The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse in Dublin?
Other Dublin options to compare include Morrison Grill, The Woollen Mills, Jay Kays Cafe, Mad Egg Millennium Walkway, Yamamori Sushi. Check each venue directly for current menus, hours, pricing, booking details.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Ribs Gaucho BBQ / Brazilian Steakhouse?
The hours begin at 8:30 AM daily and run into the evening, with the latest listed close on Saturday at 11 PM. A specific lunch offer or dinner format is not available, so choose a time based on the current availability the venue confirms.
