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Drogheda Restaurant Reviews

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    #2492
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,408 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    Seaboard are guilty of something that freaks me in modern times; I find it impossible to find a menu for them online. They don't seem to have a website, instead relying on a Facebook page. And I can't see any menu linked or pinned anywhere. Don't know, maybe they just posted one.

    But there's no excuse for a modern restaurant not to have a proper sample menu that is easily accessible online.


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    #2493
    IvoryTower
    Registered Users Posts: 3,825 ✭✭✭IvoryTower


    http://www.glasgow-diaz.com/eastern-seaboard-restaurant/


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    #2494
    positron
    Registered Users Posts: 6,282 ✭✭✭positron


    We were at ESB last night. I haven't been there in a year or so, so I can't really compare how the menu has changed, but the menu we got last night was okay I think - a lot of asian/japanese influence was clearly present, katsu plaice, sashimi dishes, peanuts etc, a lot of Japanese flavors. Atmosphere was nice as well, they have created a separate function room type setup where the couches used to be by the pub/fire, curtains separating pub area from dining area, bigger tables etc - they must have had comments about the noise in there, and I would think it's working. It wasn't so loud that you have to shout to be heard, but it wasn't dead quiet either. Service was very good as well, professional, prompt and just the right amount of interaction.

    I am far from their target clientele and all the fancy dish names completely went over my head but the 'napa cabbage rolled.. something.. with peanut etc' was nice - and very spicy (wasabi, that delayed punch), which I loved, but that may not suit everyone. Mrs P got the hannon steak which came with picked onions and boiled egg - which she expecting soft boiled / Asian / Japanese / Indonesian style but it came in a kids egg cup and spoon, hard boiled. She wasn't sure how that works with steak, but chips were good. Good comments on dessert - choice of four items or so.


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    #2495
    dubdee
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭dubdee


    IvoryTower wrote: »
    So Katies Cottage going along with the Thatch. Sad to see, thought it was going well. Was often packed on lunchbreaks. That's the second place in a row that has closed after I gave it the title of best burger in the area, i'm saying nothing next time!

    Went to Il forno yesterday, the missus said it was the nicest pizza she's had in town. If I was to complain, the orange juice was warm from a carton of kulana. I know not many places do fresh oj but even if it was cold it would have helped! Props to places like the bare food cafe that give you freshly squeezed oj


    I am just in Katie’s Kitchen/Luna Rossa now for lunch with my husband. It’s definitely still open and I had the burger,’it was fabulous 😀. He had the Cajun chicken burger and loved it too.


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    #2496
    IvoryTower
    Registered Users Posts: 3,825 ✭✭✭IvoryTower


    dubdee wrote: »
    I am just in Katie’s Kitchen/Luna Rossa now for lunch with my husband. It’s definitely still open and I had the burger,’it was fabulous ��. He had the Cajun chicken burger and loved it too.

    it is a yummy burger alright, when i wrote that post I had spoke to a girl there and she was told they were to close but was told to come in for one more week,that was 2 weeks ago so i don't know whats happening, hopefully it stays open


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    #2497
    dubdee
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭dubdee


    dubdee wrote: »
    I am just in Katie’s Kitchen/Luna Rossa now for lunch with my husband. It’s definitely still open and I had the burger,’it was fabulous 😀. He had the Cajun chicken burger and loved it too.

    Have just spoken to one of the staff and they are actually closing tomorrow 😱. So glad I got to try the burger first


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    #2498
    enricoh
    Registered Users Posts: 4,824 ✭✭✭enricoh


    Tried trinity quarter last week for the first time n was impressed.
    Got scallops starter n was dynamite, got scampi mains, tasty but not as good as scallops.
    Missus got wings to start n fillet steak. Wings were gorgeous, didnt try fillet but she loved it.
    My only quibble is you have to buy chips separately
    Nice spot to stay on n have a few drinks later.

    Tried donegans a week previously. Got scampi, not impressed for e26, greasy, all prawns cut into 2 or 3 pieces. Mickey mouse salad on the side. I don't get the place, but they were busy so must be doing something right!


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    #2499
    overpronator
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭overpronator


    Agree on Donegans. Massively overrated and overpriced.


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    #2500
    John Hutton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭John Hutton


    Best place in Drogheda or nearby for a breakfast fry?

    Anyone tried the Boyne valley hotel?


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    #2501
    IvoryTower
    Registered Users Posts: 3,825 ✭✭✭IvoryTower


    Not a fry as such but the breakfast bap in kings is the tastiest breakfast I've had in frog


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    #2502
    whelan2
    Registered Users Posts: 29,080 ✭✭✭✭whelan2


    John Hutton wrote: »
    Best place in Drogheda or nearby for a breakfast fry?

    Anyone tried the Boyne valley hotel?

    Yes good breakfast there or forge field farm in termonfeckin


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    #2503
    gipi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,855 ✭✭✭gipi


    John Hutton wrote: »
    Best place in Drogheda or nearby for a breakfast fry?

    Anyone tried the Boyne valley hotel?

    Donegan's do great breakfasts.


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    #2504
    Lashes28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭Lashes28


    Burke's do a great breakfast

    Went for lunch in Woodrow's in westcourt fab food.not bad prices will be back


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    #2505
    delly
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 7,652 Mod ✭✭✭✭delly


    Sage and Stone near Duleek do a super breakfast, really tasty ingredients and perfectly cooked.


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    #2506
    whelan2
    Registered Users Posts: 29,080 ✭✭✭✭whelan2


    gipi wrote: »
    Donegan's do great breakfasts.

    Very greasy imo


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    #2507
    PGE1970
    Registered Users Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭PGE1970


    +1 for Burke's breakfast.

    Best in town.


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    #2508
    Kaiser84
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭Kaiser84


    Burke's is amazing, but Donnegan's is top notch too.


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    #2509
    minzabud
    Registered Users Posts: 247 ✭✭minzabud


    Market Cafe does a nice breakfast also.


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    #2510
    Hoboo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,518 ✭✭✭Hoboo


    Best breakfast by a mile is Relish in Bettystown. €14 but worth every penny. After that there's a few like Burke's, smithstown, garveys that are nice, but not the same as Relish. 5 star v 4 star.


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    #2511
    q85dw7osi4lebg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,502 ✭✭✭q85dw7osi4lebg


    + 1 for Market Cafe! Super brekky. Might go get one..


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    #2512
    IvoryTower
    Registered Users Posts: 3,825 ✭✭✭IvoryTower


    Hoboo wrote: »
    Best breakfast by a mile is Relish in Bettystown. €14 but worth every penny. After that there's a few like Burke's, smithstown, garveys that are nice, but not the same as Relish. 5 star v 4 star.

    Will try it soon, wouldn't be fussed about the others


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    #2513
    enricoh
    Registered Users Posts: 4,824 ✭✭✭enricoh


    Hoboo wrote: »
    Best breakfast by a mile is Relish in Bettystown. €14 but worth every penny. After that there's a few like Burke's, smithstown, garveys that are nice, but not the same as Relish. 5 star v 4 star.

    Try the sunflower cafe in mornington, bigger feed, everything tasty- quality and quantity! Orange juice and coffee for a tenner.


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    #2514
    blingrhino
    Registered Users Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭blingrhino


    Does €14 for a breakfast not seem crazy or am i just becoming old !


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    #2515
    IvoryTower
    Registered Users Posts: 3,825 ✭✭✭IvoryTower


    It is indeed but if it's the best around maybe it's worth it....shall report back!


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    #2516
    Lord TSC
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    blingrhino wrote: »
    Does €14 for a breakfast not seem crazy or am i just becoming old !

    Yeah.

    Lemonade up at Tesco does a nice breakfast roll for €5.50, and I think it's €7.50 for a breakfast. It would need to be an absolute stunning breakfast for €14.....


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    #2517
    BettePorter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,257 ✭✭✭BettePorter


    blingrhino wrote: »
    Does €14 for a breakfast not seem crazy or am i just becoming old !

    I'm with you ... what exactly are you getting for them to justify charging 14 euro for a breakfast ?


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    #2518
    [Deleted User]
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    For €14 I'd be expecting avocado toast and a massage for breakfast :D

    Often passed Relish on the bike at the weekend and been tempted but put off by their prices and riding on to Mornington and getting something for a few euro in the garage.

    Feel like an underage kid trying to buy booze or smokes as I've never a lock with me, "here you wouldn't get us a roll and a fanta would ya" :pac:


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    #2519
    Hoboo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,518 ✭✭✭Hoboo


    blingrhino wrote: »
    Does €14 for a breakfast not seem crazy or am i just becoming old !

    I completely agree. If there was a can of coke with that I can't remember, I've only been once about 6 months ago (I love cooking so pretty picky and rarely eat out), but I walked out thinking it was worth every penny, justified it by thinking I'd pay that for a burger n chips in a pub (well I wouldn't but that's what most charge). Every last ingredient was just the best quality you can get, the service, the view. Free range eggs only, freshly squeezed oj not from a carton, and their own brown bread, few examples.


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    #2520
    everlast75
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    Went to the Market Cafe yesterday for breakfast.

    Nice club sandwich.

    Decent price. Nice staff. Nice food.


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    #2521
    Colm Cummins
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭Colm Cummins


    Hoboo wrote: »
    Best breakfast by a mile is Relish in Bettystown. €14 but worth every penny. After that there's a few like Burke's, smithstown, garveys that are nice, but not the same as Relish. 5 star v 4 star.

    The menu on their page states €12.00 for the full breakfast?


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