Rustic Stone

The menu is creative and fresh. We tried the breads with hummus, the rustic chicken salad, the mushroom tagliatelle, and the minestrone soup. The portions are huge, I’d recommend getting the smaller size of everything you order.
The service is attentive and quick. There were a number of other things we wanted to try, I’m sure we’ll be back.

Booked here for lunch.
We arrived 20 minutes early but our table was ready.
The menu is huge!!! Took me a while to choose what I wanted
For starters I chose from the raw menu. I went with the monkfish cured in beetroot with avocado. Beautifully presented and tasted so good.
I got to try some tuna and pickled peppers too and it was v yum :)
For my main I chose tuna on the stone.
The crust on the tuna was gorgeous as was the accompanying salad which included orange.
We decided to share polenta chips. These are super healthy and super yum. I wish I had ordered my own!
For dessert I chose the chocolate soup and chocolate mousse. What amazed me about this is that it’s sugar free and utterly delicious.
My only issue was I couldn’t get all of the chocolate soup out of the carafe.
We shared a bottle of Picpoul de Pinet wine and finished with coffees.
The only reason this wasn’t a five was due to the staff. I found them to be a tad abrasive and the service can be a bit abrupt. With that being said everything was incredible and I will definitely be back.

This must be the best stone I’ve ever seen. Admittedly, I don’t cook my meat on a stone too often. This famous cook Mr Mc Grath, boy did he come up with a concept. The meat, a sirloin of beef with three peppercorn. A stone, hot as hill. It was very tasty. I mean, the meat. I just cut the meat in smaller pieces and cooked it further on the stone. Enjoyed it along with some mashed sweet potatoes. As a dessert, I went for chocolate soup. I’ll let the vid speak for itself. Nice atmosphere this place has. Even a cool bar upstairs where you can have a drink but it seemed to be very popular and you need to make a reservation beforehand. Nice staff and quick service. I liked this place very much. Oh, and good wine too. Best to make a reservation to make sure you do not have to sit on a rustiq stone nearby and wait.

So close to a 3, the service was abrupt, cold and lacked any engagement. The only thing that saved it was the food, the wine and a very nicely brewed coffee.
Tuna and sweet peppers was so good. My fish in the bag wasn’t available because apparently as sun was out it was off the menu. I swapped with the superfood salad and that didn’t disappoint. The polenta chips rank amongst the tastiest morsels I have eaten.
Overall I would be happier if the service improved but I would go back

Update: My sister and I returned to Rustic Stone for dinner after seeing all the «on the stone» entrees coming out during lunch. The dinner was our third Dylan McGrath experience in four days and let’s just say: no regrets. We had initially been lured by the promise of half price cocktails which unfortunately only applied to the classic cocktails which we decided not to order. My sister had the elderflower and cucumber martini while I had a tarragon and mango crush. Both were excellent: my sister’s was light and refreshing while mine was like a delicious tropical juice poured over perfectly crushed ice.
In anticipation of our large entrees, we abstained from ordering appetizers although they all sounded delicious. For our main courses, my sister ordered the tuna topped with an herb and pickled ginger relish while I got the «rolls royce» of sirloins topped with a three peppercorn relish. For sides, we opted for the polenta fries and the peas with spring onions. The sides were both excellent. I think if I had to choose between the polenta and truffle fries, I would go with polenta. They were crispy and accompanied by the same (or similar) dipping sauce to the truffle chips. Our entrees were outstanding! My sister’s tuna was soft and fresh and came with a fennel salad. Steak is one of my favorite foods so I can be a harsh critic but the sirloin was pretty excellent! There was a little but of that inedible, chewy fat but that’s inevitable with most steaks. I like my meat rare so having the chance to cook it myself was nice — note: I barely cooked it after they brought it out but I did dabble in placing it on the stone for the experience. The peppercorn relish was a nice addition without being overpowering.
For dessert we had the cherry panna cotta which was delicious although quite tiny for the price! I was expecting a slightly larger dessert! Sadly, this will probably be my last visit to Rustic Stone until I’m back in Dublin but it is an excellent choice for lunch and dinner if you’re in the area!

Absolutely must experience for any steak (especially filet) lover. Similar to Peter Lugers in NYC/​Bk in that you finish the steak to your liking, and all dry aged grass fed local beef. Transcendent fresh flavors.

Came after hearing a lot of good things and definitely was not disappointed, for its price they give you fairly adequate portions, however not a fan of the Polenta chips ! (Prefer skinny)
That said the burger was insane! With the nicest beef patty in Dublin, unfortunately I did not leave much room for dessert so can’t give my thoughts on that
Definitely needs to be ticked off on any foodies list

This place was pretty good but for the price I was not very impressed. The décor is really warm and nice. The menu is a bit overwhelming and you wish they would concentrate more on just a few dishes done well. The rib eye was already almost cooked by the time it arrived on the stone. I am a med-​rare/​rare steak lover so this was huge for me. The truffle pasta was just drowning in sauce… the sauce was good don’t get me wrong… but drowning. The dessert we got was the chocolate soup and was very good albeit very small. Good to share with maybe two ppl max. I was overall disappointed given the hype around this place, but conversely wasn’t upset I at least tried it.

We spent 4 days in Dublin recently and this was the food highlight of the trip. We had heard great things, so went all out with 3 courses (when in Rome!). The starters were amazing but the mains were what really impressed; we ordered ‘on the stone’ and my tuna and my boyfriends steak were served just so — on a hot stone, so we could finish the cooking to our personal preference! It was amazing (I couldn’t believe how hot it stayed too!) The sides (bacon lentils and sweet potatoes) were so, so yummy. I had to go for dessert too as I had heard about their infamous ‘chocolate soup’ and it was as good as I’d hoped — it was poured at the table and considering it is raw and refined sugar free it tasted bloody wonderful. If I’m ever back in Dublin I’ll be here again in a heart beat!

Amazing restaurant! I loved the beef filet, has to be top of my all time list. Great for groups as well.

I am a meat lover and I don’t deny it. I was here with some nice people from Unilocal and when you combine good food and good company the overall experience is always positive.
From the starters options I opted for a seafood version: the crab mayonnaise on toast with torn herbs and wheatgrass. The menu is very meat drive as you would expect from the name and I couldn’t pick a better option: the sirlion of beef with three peppercorn relish which was brought to the table just seared on a hot stone. You can leave your steak to continue cooking or remove the steak to rest on side plate and then slice and cook each bite to preference. The sides are single but we were advised to share singles as they are large. I had the truffle chips with mayonnaise and parmesan. Its worth mentioning others at the table opted for different cuts and feedback on all was great.

I’ve gone by this place countless times but never sat down for a proper meal here really until earlier today. It did not disappoint.
I hade the crab mayo on toast for starters and it was divine. Full of flavour. I had the beef with terragon and mushroom for mains as well as truffle fries and both were amazing.
I overcooked my beef a little bit but it was still delicious and the mushrooms were very tasty. It was all great and i’ll definitely be going back.

Delighted to have the opportunity to have lunch here with some new Unilocalers that I haven’t met before and the lovely Emily C for #yaponyelp today.
I’ve eaten here before and really like the food. I opted for two «bites» with a side, rather than a starter and main. The salmon tempura was crisp and delicious, perfectly poached inside and with a creamy cucumber accompaniment. I also had the honey, sesame wings which were crispy and perfectly cooked and a side of pesto fries — giant wedges of potato chips with lashings of Parmesan and a generous dollop of fresh pesto. Although I said this before; why is the pesto underneath and not on the fries?
Nice wine menu, I had a cheeky glass of Pinot Grigio which was lovely.
I also got to try the crab mayonnaise starter which was amazing and Deffo something I will order again myself and for the first time I had order envy over a salad! Emily’s salad looked divine.
Nice company, good food, perfect afternoon :)

Everything was delicious! We enjoyed a fantastic lunch here for a Unilocal Elite event and loved everything we tried. I’ve always wanted to try this place and now I know I’ll definitely be back.
I had the sliders «Glamburgers» and really loved them. I’m a major burger snob but these were delicious. A generous slider, the two together would definitely add up to an average size burger. Cooked perfectly (you can choose the temperature) crispy onions, melted cheese, and a sauce that was absolutely fab. The polenta chips that came with the burgers were fine, but the truffle and parmesan chips were amazing! Big chunks of potato sprinkled with fresh parmesan, you dip into the absolutely divine truffle mayo. That right there is a meal in itself! I got to try the crab toasty starter and I would definitely order that next time.
A nice menu with a healthy edge, lots to choose from, seems like the place to go for a big steak, served sizzling on a stone, which even I could appreciate and I don’t like steak. Lots of salads (huge salads!) and veggie options like pesto pasta, and I can’t wait to come back to try the dessert. Impressive wine list as well, which I look forward to sampling next time.
Although it might be a little pricey compared to some places, it’s actually very reasonable, considering the flavor and the freshness of the ingredients involved. Nothing feels greasy so you don’t even feel guilty getting a burger and chips!
Staff are friendly and attentive, always there to refill water etc. and they’ll even take your coat, because it’s a classy joint like that.
See you again very soon, Rustic Stone!

Two stars for service, four for food.
Popped by here for lunch recently. The food was pretty impressive. I ordered the mustard salad and the truffle & parmesan chips. The salad was huge! Served in a wooden bowl with the dressing tucked inside in a little bottle. The big let down was the service. Not a smile to be seen for the duration of the meal. Maybe we just caught them on a bad day? Will be back again for the food! (24 € for a 3 course lunch for two thanks to
! — yes please!)

I’m from Belgium and Unilocal (again) helped me to find a nice place. It’s a lovely restaurant where dishes are well presented and taste very good. The speciality of the house is meat on (very hot) stone. The taste is fantastic.
The service is perfect and everybody care about you.
I enjoy a big big hamburger which was tasty.
The only negative point is the price, which is a bit too much.
I recommend.

I had previously tried to get a seating here on several occasions but alas my tardiness and penchant for booking at peak periods had eluded me the experience thus far.
I came here on a Tuesday evening for a work event. There were ten of us in my party and we were given the option of eating from a set menu (€ 55 or € 70 pp) upstairs in the newer, more ‘creative’ (albeit ‘sushi or nothing’) Taste restaurant, or eating from the a la carte menu downstairs at the more established Rustic Stone.
We opted for the a la carte menu given the greater range in choice.
We were led downstairs to a round table at the back of the room. The setting was great for such a large party and allowed us to interact with one and all. Music and lighting were low and the other tables were starting to fill which served to add a chilled, this-​could-​be-​the-​weekend vibe.
There was a good choice on menu; I opted for the Tuna on a hot stone (€ 28). I was presented with the most succulent, raw tuna steak I have tasted. It comes on a hot stone which you then cook to your own desired level, and had a topping of roasted hazelnuts. This was, quite simply, heaven. The cut of tuna was so beautiful and I ended up removing it from the hot plate immediately and eating it, mostly raw, following a quick warming of each piece on the hot stone.
Others opted for the fillet of beef (on the stone), and the halibut (on the stone). If you’re feeling lazy or don’t trust your cooking-​timing ability, there are other options such as the Glamburgers (off the stone) and courgette linguini. All of these dishes looked delicious and most plates were wiped clean.
None of the mains come with side dishes so we ordered a few to share. Highlights included polenta chips which disintegrate in your mouth with fluffy deliciousness. All sides vary from € 4 – 5, and there is a good selection offered.
Despite being completely full at this stage, I decided to order a dessert having seen the interesting menu. I went for the poached peaches with orange and tapioca and pistachio nuts. This was nice and light as promised on the menu, and perfect to finish off my meal. Other options included chocolate soup or fruit sushi with surprise wasabi.
All in all, a great evening and worth the wait.

This place was cute and their menu looks amazing!
Although, when we went it was nearly closing so we weren’t given a choice but the tasting menu. Overall our food consisted of Sushi and Steak and of course dessert.
The Sushi were good. But the steak: we had 2 different kinds. One was sliced and was cooked to perfection. The sauce that came with it was AMAZING. The second kind of meat was in a Kabob presentation sitting on top of a cute tiny ceramic pot with a grill. So it looked like a mini BBQ pit. I took a bite or I should say tried to take a bite out of the meat and FAILED. I even tried to use the knife we had and still FAILED! After breaking a sweat from a tug-​of-​war with the meat I finally had the chance to slice off a piece AND damn another work out. The meat was rare on the inside and was chewy and sooooooo tough. After a few jaw breaking chew I had to spit it out.
As for desserts, it was dessert… lol Clearly it was not that impressive. Presentation was nice but that was it. It just felt like what ever was left is what is served. Sorry Chefs and Sous Chefs maybe next time.

My meal here surprised me. I knew it was perennially popular, but sometimes that just means filling a menu with predictable favourites. I was expecting steaks, burgers & chips… but salad with a beetroot juice dressing? Crispy seaweed crusted salmon? Yes, and they were both delicious! We ordered the smaller size of the salad to share and it’s still a very generous serving — more than enough for both of us as a side with our steak.
The hot stone cooking aspect is a novelty and probably my least favourite part of the meal. I would have preferred to just have my steak perfectly cooked to order instead of fiddling around with searing individual bites at the table. The other unavoidable side result of this is you end up leaving with the smell of meat grease in your clothes. The table beside us had ordered the halibut, which is served skin-​side down on the stone so it gets properly rendered. That’s how I like my fish cooked too, but the smell of the fish oils wafting over to our table was pretty darn strong. Conclusion: keep the cooking in the kitchen.
The service was quick and efficient, and I’ll definitely come back to try more of their menu (I’ve heard they do an excellent burger). Do make reservations if you intend on coming, as even on a weekday night, they can get fully booked! They also have a great little cocktail bar on the 2^nd floor, which is perfect for a pre or post-​dinner drink. We were there pre-​dinner and when our table was ready, they brought our drinks down and transferred the tab over, so it all flowed seamlessly.

We bought a
voucher (which are always great value) that entitled us to two courses each for € 24.
Arriving, the place was very busy. Which is a good sign. Seated in a nice area.
The service was very fast. But, the staff were not friendly. We thought b it was just us. But the person was as unfriendly to a couple that sat down next to us also.
The food…
It sounds delicious on the menu and we ordered the two starters and meat for two cooked on a stone with chips.
The food and side chips with sauces were delicious. I can’t fault it. Maybe a little more would of been nice. But since we had a voucher I can understand.
Will we go back?
Staff play such a big role in our experience of enjoying restaurants. So, we don’t think we will. But, we’ll give it a year and see.
Food was fantastic, front of house needs to improve big time.
If that balance is found. Then it’ll be a great place.
Well done chefs…