International · Tirmoghan, Co. Kildare
Open now Closes at 21:00 4.7 on Google · 486 reviews
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| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday today | 16:00 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 16:00 – 21:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00 – 21:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00 – 19:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsDerryvarogue, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E6N1
The Grill Shack is a restaurant on Derryvarogue in Tirmoghan, Co. Kildare. The menu mixes crowd-pleasing dishes with seasonal specials.
It is one of 3 places to eat we list in Tirmoghan. If you want to compare, Roche's is a short 880 m away.
Facilities recorded for this venue include takeaway, outdoor seating and wheelchair access. There are vegan and vegetarian choices, which is useful for mixed groups. It is open 4 days a week and closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The earliest start is 1pm on Saturday, and the latest close is 9pm on Thursday. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google across 486 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, generous portions and good for families. Expect to spend around €20–30 per person.
| Cuisine | International |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€€ (upscale) |
| Typical spend | €20–30 per person |
| Google rating | 4.7 / 5 from 486 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Dogs welcome | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Address | Derryvarogue, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E6N1 |
| Eircode | W91 E6N1 |
| Phone | +353 45 909 555 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Reservations | Required |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Vegetarian options | Yes |
| Vegan options | Yes |
| Open | 4 days a week · 25 hours in total |
| From Dublin city centre | 35 km |
| Coordinates | 53.35385, -6.79309 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Irish beef, smoked cheddar, fries
Homemade brown bread
Pea purée, fondant potato
Korean glaze
Butternut squash, sage, parmesan
Hazelnut, salted caramel
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for international venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffGenerous portionsGood for familiesAtmosphereTasty foodBurgers
My only regret about the Grill Shack, was only finding out about it now. Staff were great, food was quality and big portions. Plenty of outdoor seating, small playground for kids, outdoor BBQ for summer and picturesque views of the donkeys and goats in the field
Great food, lovely staff... Nice spot to chill & eat some good fresh & local food.
The BBQ Worth Driving Into the Middle of Nowhere For (for Dubliners)
I absolutely ing love this place. I discovered The Grill Shack completely by accident after a wandering around Donadea Forest Park. You know how it goes: a nice little hike, some fresh air, and then suddenly hunger hits you. And if we're being honest, food around parks is usually more about convenience than excitement. As a huge meat lover, I wasn't ready to buy a ham and cheese toastie for a tenner. I was looking for some better options and I found it... THE GRILL SHACK
The Grill Shack is essentially a farm in the middle of nowhere (for Dubliners) that somehow serves some of the best steaks and meat-related food I've had in Ireland. I've tried plenty of BBQ spots over the years, and this place sits comfortably somewhere on the top of the lists. In fact, there have been days when I've driven all the way to the Donadea area specifically just to eat here. It's a long drive. It's probably really unresonable, but its so worth it.
One of the things that makes The Grill Shack memorable is the steak-on-a-stone experience. They bring your steak out rare (slightly cooked) resting on a scorching hot stone, and then you finish cooking it yourself exactly how you like it. You can slice off pieces and continue cooking them until they're WELL DONE. I'd never seen anything quite like it in a Dublin steakhouses or any other BBQ restaurants before, and it instantly turned my meal into something memorable. Quick suggestion... don't wear any white t-shirts when ordering these steaks, the sizzling oil from stone indeed stains your shirt... so be careful.
The ribs here are fantastic too... infact writing this review makes me want to have those ribs again. And if you're into spicy food, they've got plenty to keep you hooked. They sell their own hot sauces, which I had to try. I wouldn't call them unbearably spicy, at least not for me, but they've definitely got a respectable kick without completely destroying your taste buds.
Speaking of questionable life choices by the way, I also attempted the Reaper Challenge of theirs... What an experience. I can confidently say I'm never doing it again... probably... maybe. But if you enjoy spicy food and like testing your limits, it's worth trying at least once. Its a Reaper pepper in their in-house reaper sauce... absolutely deadly... don't eat it on the empty stomach... trust me...
What really elevates the place, though, is the atmosphere. 70-90s music, rough int
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Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 13:00 – 19:30.
It is open right now and closes at 21:00 (Irish time).
Yes, takeaway is available.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Reservations are required — call +353 45 909 555 to book.
The closest alternatives are Roche's (880 m), Forest Park Cafe (3.4 km) and Fire & Salt Restaurant (6.4 km).
The Grill Shack has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 486 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, generous portions and good for families.
Most diners report spending about €20–30 per person.
Yes — it is listed as family friendly and offers a kids' menu.
Yes, dogs are welcome inside.
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