You got a pretty clear opinion on this one Peter!I’ll take your word for it. (Living Social has just sold 1,036 vouchers for this restaurant, which might explain why all tables were taken)
I honesty cant believe rjat place is still open! It was a dump even 6 years ago. Another place for great steak is Ryans of Parkhatr street. Lovely spot.
Funny thing, I’ve been there 3 times, first time it was amazing, the meat was cooked to perfection, I could cut it with the back of the knife, if I had entered blindfolded and proved that striploin beef I would swear I was in Shanahan’s on the Green. With it I had a chimichurri sauce and a typical Argentinian dessert with dulce de leche.
I was so amazed that I brought a couple of friends with me for the second round, and this time the meat was a bit overcooked and I guess my friends were about to ask why I was talking so much about Buenos Aires’ striploin steak.
Third time was just to check. The steak was well cooked but the meat wasn’t as soft as the first time, the chimichurri sauce was tasteless and the typical Argentinian dessert was replaced by a crème brûlée (which was the highlight of the third visit).
I can’t complain about the service, they were always on the spot even though the place was full on the three visits I made. Would I make a fourth visit? Probably… would I make a fifth visit if I am disappointed? Surely not.
Just out of curiosity, I never asked them where the meat was from but my first visit to Buenos Aires was before the EU ban on Brazil’s beef. Could the difference in my experience be result of the ban?
@ J: I agree it’s better to use Irish food, but in this instance, I was curious to see where the steak was from. Irish beef is amongst the best in the world though; when I was a kid in the Middle East, the exported Irish beef was mind-blowingly amazing.
@Gary: oh no! It did seem too good to be true. It was nice while it lasted though!
I also love Irish beef, but I think if the restaurant is billing itself as an Argentinian Steakhouse it’s perfectly reasonable to expect Argentinian steak!
Just curious, I used to go to Le Bon Crubeen quite a bit, has anyone been there since the new head chef took over? Bit apprehensive now that the prices have shot up!
Also, they are looking for ‘chefs of all grades’ on jobs.ie good sign or no??
Wow that a pretty damming review Peter, I had a great dinner in Buenos Aires Grill, about 2 months ago on a mid-week evening. The steaks were cooked exactly as we asked, the meat was great and the service was brilliant. Maybe you got them on a bad night or maybe the place has gone downhill in a big way since then.
For steaks in Dublin I couldn’t recommed anywhere more highly than Darwins on Aungier St. I’ve been there many times and have taken in big groups from work. Altogether I’ve seen about 50 meals served to people that I know, and not a single one of them had a complaint about any part of their meals. Prices for steak range from €25-30, which lines up with a lot of Dublin restaurants.
15 euro for 30 euro worth of “delicious” Argentinian food at Buenos Aires grill via Dealrush.ie. Except it’s NOT ARGENTINIAN FOOD, and you’d be better off spending that 15 euro on large mouthfuls of sewer air.
Funny, I first heard of this place via their mobile unit, selling steak sandwiches from a venue one night. Grabbed one as I’d missed dinner and it was beautiful, tender, lovely fresh bread and great sauce. Quite disappointed to read this review as a result.
And I have to second the Darwin’s recommendation. Velvety wow.
This place is rubbish, totally for people with no taste who would eat anything if it looked like a well done steak. Plenty of people with no idea what food should taste like.
I’ve heard lots of rec’s for Darwins ..must get myself there. But really try Sabor Brazil!
Went there one night mid week about two months ago for a steak with partner. Dreadful steak, full of gristle, like mine medium to rare, this was overcooked and over priced. Had some red wine which was putrid it was so bad. Wouldn’t go bad. Would highly recommend restaurant in the Radisson next door go for the early bird and also a big thumbs up to darwins on aungier St, excellent steak well cooked and certinly better choice of red wine. Also excellent food in the Whitefriar Grill further up Aungier Street but a little pricey but delicious and has an great wine list excellent whites by the glass.
The Hoops went here armed with a City Deal voucher last year. Glad I did not pay full price – steaks were mediocre – plus NO atmosphere at all on a Sat night.
Went to Buenos Aires Grill tonight with deal – “€39 for 4 course meal for 2 valued @ €80”. When handed menu my wife asked if there were any restrictions with the vouchers to which waitress said “oh that’s a completely different menu for you” and brought us a sheet of paper. The menu was VERY limited ie. 3 steaks / monkfish and some rabbit food.
We ordered and my wifes rabbit food started arrived 20 minutes after the other 3 starters – after she had complained. She had asked if she could have an 8oz fillet rather than and 12oz ribeye and was told there was a €10 supplement. This in spite of the fact that on the main menu they are exactly the same price http://www.buenosairesgrill.ie/menu4.html
Monkfish was pretty good – steaks not so good. Overall quality of the food was adequate at best.
Staff were very surly – overall it was a BAD DEAL and the kind of experience that puts me off buying these alleged “deals”.
Wednesday 23 November, 2011 at 9:55 pm
You got a pretty clear opinion on this one Peter!I’ll take your word for it. (Living Social has just sold 1,036 vouchers for this restaurant, which might explain why all tables were taken)
Wednesday 23 November, 2011 at 10:56 pm
I get so annoyed when I’ve wasted money on bad food…its like a wasted meal!
Wednesday 23 November, 2011 at 11:01 pm
I honesty cant believe rjat place is still open! It was a dump even 6 years ago. Another place for great steak is Ryans of Parkhatr street. Lovely spot.
Wednesday 23 November, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Funny thing, I’ve been there 3 times, first time it was amazing, the meat was cooked to perfection, I could cut it with the back of the knife, if I had entered blindfolded and proved that striploin beef I would swear I was in Shanahan’s on the Green. With it I had a chimichurri sauce and a typical Argentinian dessert with dulce de leche.
I was so amazed that I brought a couple of friends with me for the second round, and this time the meat was a bit overcooked and I guess my friends were about to ask why I was talking so much about Buenos Aires’ striploin steak.
Third time was just to check. The steak was well cooked but the meat wasn’t as soft as the first time, the chimichurri sauce was tasteless and the typical Argentinian dessert was replaced by a crème brûlée (which was the highlight of the third visit).
I can’t complain about the service, they were always on the spot even though the place was full on the three visits I made. Would I make a fourth visit? Probably… would I make a fifth visit if I am disappointed? Surely not.
Just out of curiosity, I never asked them where the meat was from but my first visit to Buenos Aires was before the EU ban on Brazil’s beef. Could the difference in my experience be result of the ban?
Thursday 24 November, 2011 at 11:32 am
C’mon now Peter, stop beating around the bush.
Tell us what you really think.
Thursday 24 November, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Somehow, using Irish beef instead of imported, was made to sound like something restaurants shouldn’t do!
Thursday 24 November, 2011 at 2:12 pm
I can just see your review being quoted as “the Buenos Aires Grill won’t let you down” 🙂
I used to see this done all the time for London theatre reviews with short, out-of-context quotes !
Thursday 24 November, 2011 at 3:55 pm
“Le Bon Crubeen do a very good sirloin with chips and salad for €13”. Not any more sadly. New head chef & menu, with Fillet of Beef for €24.
Thursday 24 November, 2011 at 4:08 pm
@ J: I agree it’s better to use Irish food, but in this instance, I was curious to see where the steak was from. Irish beef is amongst the best in the world though; when I was a kid in the Middle East, the exported Irish beef was mind-blowingly amazing.
@Gary: oh no! It did seem too good to be true. It was nice while it lasted though!
Thursday 24 November, 2011 at 5:55 pm
I also love Irish beef, but I think if the restaurant is billing itself as an Argentinian Steakhouse it’s perfectly reasonable to expect Argentinian steak!
Friday 25 November, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Just curious, I used to go to Le Bon Crubeen quite a bit, has anyone been there since the new head chef took over? Bit apprehensive now that the prices have shot up!
Also, they are looking for ‘chefs of all grades’ on jobs.ie good sign or no??
Friday 25 November, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Wow that a pretty damming review Peter, I had a great dinner in Buenos Aires Grill, about 2 months ago on a mid-week evening. The steaks were cooked exactly as we asked, the meat was great and the service was brilliant. Maybe you got them on a bad night or maybe the place has gone downhill in a big way since then.
Saturday 26 November, 2011 at 4:08 pm
For steaks in Dublin I couldn’t recommed anywhere more highly than Darwins on Aungier St. I’ve been there many times and have taken in big groups from work. Altogether I’ve seen about 50 meals served to people that I know, and not a single one of them had a complaint about any part of their meals. Prices for steak range from €25-30, which lines up with a lot of Dublin restaurants.
Monday 28 November, 2011 at 1:46 pm
15 euro for 30 euro worth of “delicious” Argentinian food at Buenos Aires grill via Dealrush.ie. Except it’s NOT ARGENTINIAN FOOD, and you’d be better off spending that 15 euro on large mouthfuls of sewer air.
Monday 28 November, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Funny, I first heard of this place via their mobile unit, selling steak sandwiches from a venue one night. Grabbed one as I’d missed dinner and it was beautiful, tender, lovely fresh bread and great sauce. Quite disappointed to read this review as a result.
And I have to second the Darwin’s recommendation. Velvety wow.
Tuesday 29 November, 2011 at 5:28 pm
You need to try Sabor Brazil …
This place is rubbish, totally for people with no taste who would eat anything if it looked like a well done steak. Plenty of people with no idea what food should taste like.
I’ve heard lots of rec’s for Darwins ..must get myself there. But really try Sabor Brazil!
Thursday 1 December, 2011 at 8:42 am
Being Argentinean myself, I agree with your review Peter.
I would suggest you to try the Argentinean Bar in Haddington Road: it’s call Bondiola Argentina, and I highly recommend it.
Regards,
J
Friday 16 December, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Went there one night mid week about two months ago for a steak with partner. Dreadful steak, full of gristle, like mine medium to rare, this was overcooked and over priced. Had some red wine which was putrid it was so bad. Wouldn’t go bad. Would highly recommend restaurant in the Radisson next door go for the early bird and also a big thumbs up to darwins on aungier St, excellent steak well cooked and certinly better choice of red wine. Also excellent food in the Whitefriar Grill further up Aungier Street but a little pricey but delicious and has an great wine list excellent whites by the glass.
Wednesday 11 January, 2012 at 5:53 pm
The Hoops went here armed with a City Deal voucher last year. Glad I did not pay full price – steaks were mediocre – plus NO atmosphere at all on a Sat night.
Monday 23 July, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Went to Buenos Aires Grill tonight with deal – “€39 for 4 course meal for 2 valued @ €80”. When handed menu my wife asked if there were any restrictions with the vouchers to which waitress said “oh that’s a completely different menu for you” and brought us a sheet of paper. The menu was VERY limited ie. 3 steaks / monkfish and some rabbit food.
We ordered and my wifes rabbit food started arrived 20 minutes after the other 3 starters – after she had complained. She had asked if she could have an 8oz fillet rather than and 12oz ribeye and was told there was a €10 supplement. This in spite of the fact that on the main menu they are exactly the same price http://www.buenosairesgrill.ie/menu4.html
Monkfish was pretty good – steaks not so good. Overall quality of the food was adequate at best.
Staff were very surly – overall it was a BAD DEAL and the kind of experience that puts me off buying these alleged “deals”.
Won’t be going back there again.
Brian