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FIRE Steakhouse and Restaurant
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar has been a Dawson Street institution since 2005, serving some of the best dry-aged Irish beef in a setting that's hard to beat — the historic Mansion House with its soaring vaulted ceilings. The steak is the headline act, but the Chicken Ardsallagh with goat's cheese is the sleeper hit that keeps regulars coming back. It's not cheap, but for a special night out where the room matters as much as the food, FIRE delivers without the stuffiness you might expect.
Why it's worth it
Dry-aged Irish steak in a soaring Victorian vaulted hall — FIRE turns the Mansion House into Dublin's most atmospheric steakhouse.
Highlights
dry-aged steakvaulted ceilingsprivate diningIrish beef
Before you go
Book one of the private dining rooms for special occasions — they come with their own terrace and bar, and they go fast on weekends.
Known For
- •Dry-aged Irish steak
- •Chicken Ardsallagh with goat's cheese
- •Historic Mansion House setting with vaulted ceilings
- •Private dining rooms with terrace and bar
Best For
special occasionsclient dinnerscelebratory meals
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 1, 2026
Dublin's Steakhouse Done Right
FIRE Steakhouse & Bar has earned its place as one of Dublin's go-to steakhouses, and it's not hard to see why. The steak is dry-aged on site and cooked with the kind of precision that comes from years of focus — order it medium-rare and you'll get exactly that. But don't sleep on the Chicken Ardsallagh, a dish that pairs local chicken with creamy goat's cheese and somehow holds its own against the headline cuts. The service is warm and unhurried; you never feel like they're trying to turn your table, which makes it easy to settle in for a second cocktail.
The setting is what really sets FIRE apart. Housed in the historic Mansion House on Dawson Street, the dining room has those high vaulted ceilings and warm lighting that make everything feel a bit more grand without being stuffy. If you're planning something special — a milestone birthday, a client dinner — ask about the private dining rooms. They come with their own terrace and bar, and they're genuinely impressive. It's not the cheapest dinner in Dublin, but you're paying for the room as much as the food, and both deliver.