Featherblade

Featherblade is a steak restaurant on Dawson Street, between St Stephen's Green and Trinity College, built around grass-fed Irish beef. It is a practical stop for a relaxed lunch or dinner in the city centre.

The menu centres on steaks, with a range of cuts, alongside burgers and sides. Separate menu pages on the website list the current steaks, burgers and other dishes, so check there for what is available on the day.

The restaurant suits most groups: couples, friends, solo diners at lunch and families with older children who like a burger. It is particularly handy for a quick, filling lunch while sightseeing, since Trinity College, the Book of Kells and Grafton Street are all within a few minutes' walk. Ask the staff for advice if you are unsure which cut to choose.

Featherblade is open seven days a week. From Monday to Friday it serves lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner from 17:00 until late. On Saturday it is open from 12:00 until late, and on Sunday from 12:30 to 20:30. Book online through the website or by emailing [email protected]; you can also call +353 1 679 8814. Weekend evenings are the busiest time, so book ahead for those, while weekday lunches are usually easier to walk into.

Dawson Street runs down from St Stephen's Green to Nassau Street. After your meal you can walk to the Green or head to the pubs around Grafton Street and South Anne Street, all a few minutes away.

A few tips: decide in advance whether you want a classic steak dinner or a quicker burger lunch, since both are on offer, and order sides to share across the table. Weekday lunchtimes are the easiest time to visit without a reservation. Larger groups should book in advance, for example by email. Featherblade is also a sensible option on a Sunday, when many smaller restaurants in the city are closed, and its long Saturday hours make it useful for a late lunch after a morning of shopping. Steak is cooked to order, so allow a little extra time if you are heading to an evening show.