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The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

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  • #202
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭sporina


    you would have to question anywhere that can do a 3 course meal for €20.

    where is the plaza?


  • #203
    Milly33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,657 ✭✭✭Milly33


    We have been there a few times before and service and food was fantastic it is just this time round. And the food I have to say if fab it is just the service, I would still go in there I was just wondering if there had been changes made.

    The Plaza is in Ballincollig just by the cinema, nice cheap and cheerfull place but the Staff again were really nice and friendly but alas no-more


  • #204
    eternal
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,867 ✭✭✭eternal


    F
    MrFrisp wrote: »



    Like any other bar..It has busy days,and fairly quiet days.

    I used to like going in there,,but I don't go in that often now.

    Thomond Bar is €4.60......Another bar I used to like going into.

    I can head to My local though and get Heineken for €4.00.

    And that's exactly what I do.



    .
    How come I'm being charged 5 euro everywhere for pints/ bottles of cider? And I mean everywhere


  • #205
    rebelden
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭rebelden


    I dont know Eternal, maybe wait for the change. Only joking, but is their establishments in the city centre charging 5 euro's a pint apart form nite clubs?


  • #206
    eternal
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,867 ✭✭✭eternal


    rebelden wrote: »
    I dont know Eternal, maybe wait for the change. Only joking, but is their establishments in the city centre charging 5 euro's a pint apart form nite clubs?
    Every pub I go into has charged me five euro.


  • #207
    eth0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,635 ✭✭✭eth0


    5e for a pint? jaysus are the prices after shooting up massively, these are celtic tiger prices.

    Last time I was in cork I only paid 3.90 for a pint but that was at the end of last year I think or at the start of this year. Though it would be beamish / guinness i'd be drinking


  • #208
    horgan_p
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 2,608 Mod ✭✭✭✭horgan_p


    Pint bottles of cider are always more expensive , didnt they add a tax to them years ago to stop young lads buying flagons ?


    Back on topic though - The Boardwalk maybe ? they do a reasonable lunch.


  • #209
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    Jacobs on the Mall have a pretty decent set menu for 35euro, cant go wrong with the place to be honest, I know its expensive off the set menu but even then i feel its worth it as there is loads of space really good food and nice staff/


  • #210
    Tipperary animal lover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭Tipperary animal lover


    fionny wrote: »
    Jacobs on the Mall have a pretty decent set menu for 35euro, cant go wrong with the place to be honest, I know its expensive off the set menu but even then i feel its worth it as there is loads of space really good food and nice staff/

    No wonder there's loads of space €35.....


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  • #211
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    Sorry but 35e for a really good 3 course meal in a really nice highly rated place is worth it in my opinion.


  • #212
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭sporina


    thanks for all the replies..

    i think the Pembrook in the imperial would be right up their street,..

    think i will take them there..

    any opinions?


  • #213
    leahyl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,322 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    sporina wrote: »
    thanks for all the replies..

    i think the Pembrook in the imperial would be right up their street,..

    think i will take them there..

    any opinions?

    Yeah that's a lovely hotel, food isn't too bad either - they could probably find something they like on the menu there:)


  • #214
    murphym7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,035 ✭✭✭murphym7


    sporina wrote: »
    thanks for all the replies..

    i think the Pembrook in the imperial would be right up their street,..

    think i will take them there..

    any opinions?

    That was the second place I was going to suggest. My mother in law is a pretty plain eater and loves going there. I think they still do the side dish of vegtables per person too.


  • #215
    stid77
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭stid77


    Hi first time poster here.just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a nice restaurant in cork city for sat night.Nothing too plush or fine dining,just nice food,nicely presented and with a nice atmosphere.Money not a problem as long as its nice.Thanks.


  • #216
    MrFrisp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,244 ✭✭✭MrFrisp


    stid77 wrote: »
    Hi first time poster here.just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a nice restaurant in cork city for sat night.Nothing too plush or fine dining,just nice food,nicely presented and with a nice atmosphere.Money not a problem as long as its nice.Thanks.




    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056781779


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056780235






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  • #217
    Milly33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,657 ✭✭✭Milly33


    Another one, not being mean here but there are loadsa threads about all the differant and best restaurants in cork


  • #218
    MrFrisp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,244 ✭✭✭MrFrisp


    Milly33 wrote: »
    Another one, not being mean here but there are loadsa threads about all the differant and best restaurants in cork



    Hence why I just pasted the 2 links above.. :D




    .


  • #219
    stid77
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭stid77


    ok thanks for that.like i said first time on here so all a bit new for me.as it turns out i delved more into this site and found threds on restaurants.


  • #220
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    Has anyone been to Green's since they changed to a bistro set-up?


  • #221
    evilivor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭evilivor


    ABajaninCork wrote: »
    Has anyone been to Green's since they changed to a bistro set-up?

    Had a light lunch there at the weekend. It was very tasty.


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  • #222
    beer enigma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭beer enigma


    MrFrisp wrote: »
    Hence why I just pasted the 2 links above.. :D




    .

    Yep there are tons of threads as I discovered whilst merging yesterday - second of the threads you mention is actually the starting one of this merged thread, but if there are any that people would like to see included in this sticky, drop me a PM with the link and ill be happy to merge it in.


  • #223
    kingtut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,488 ✭✭✭kingtut


    I think it is a great idea having 1 thread for restaurants :)

    I know people have said in the past that restaurants change all the time and just because they were good last month does not mean they are still good (which is true), however all you need to do is post with something like "Hey restaurant X has got great reviews but has anyone been there recently? Is it still as good as it sounds?" etc etc.

    FOOD! MMMMMMM :D


  • #224
    beer enigma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭beer enigma


    kingtut wrote: »
    I think it is a great idea having 1 thread for restaurants :)

    I know people have said in the past that restaurants change all the time and just because they were good last month does not mean they are still good (which is true), however all you need to do is post with something like "Hey restaurant X has got great reviews but has anyone been there recently? Is it still as good as it sounds?" etc etc.

    FOOD! MMMMMMM :D

    Have to say thanks to Faith on this one - her idea originally & provided a good mix of threads to merge which made my job much easier


  • #225
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    Andip wrote: »
    Have to say thanks to Faith on this one - her idea originally & provided a good mix of threads to merge which made my job much easier

    The polite way of saying "Sent abusive PMs until I did it" :pac:


  • #226
    beer enigma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭beer enigma


    Faith wrote: »
    The polite way of saying "Sent abusive PMs until I did it" :pac:

    Jaysus lol you're damned if you do and damned if you don't :-)


  • #227
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    Andip wrote: »
    Jaysus lol you're damned if you do and damned if you don't :-)

    Not at all! You made it sound like I was very lovely about it, when I was actually a bit of a demon pestering you to make this thread :D. I just wanted people to know that you shouldn't be thanking me at all!


  • #228
    beer enigma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭beer enigma


    Faith wrote: »
    Not at all! You made it sound like I was very lovely about it, when I was actually a bit of a demon pestering you to make this thread :D. I just wanted people to know that you shouldn't be thanking me at all!

    Haha - this is a restaurant thread, get back on topic or I'll have to infract you lol - oh and thanks again :-)


  • #229
    beer enigma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭beer enigma


    Fenns quay is well worth a visit, real bistro style & good value


  • #230
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    I don't know if it's been merged into this thread, but Oysters in the Clarion is fantastic. Really high calibre dining for fairly reasonable prices.


  • #231
    beer enigma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭beer enigma


    Faith wrote: »
    I don't know if it's been merged into this thread, but Oysters in the Clarion is fantastic. Really high calibre dining for fairly reasonable prices.

    That's an interesting one as correct me if I'm wrong but it closed for a while and has been re opened by the old deputy manager of the hotel ? Friends ate there recently and were seriously impressed


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  • #232
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    Andip wrote: »

    That's an interesting one as correct me if I'm wrong but it closed for a while and has been re opened by the old deputy manager of the hotel ? Friends ate there recently and were seriously impressed

    I haven't a clue who's running it now, tbh. It was Augustines but they decided to move on. My mum thought it was the owners of Jacques who took it over, but I don't know one way or another. But we ate there in August and were blown away by the whole experience. They really know fish, and they gave us lovely little small dishes along the way, including an amuse Bouche and a fish mousse with the bread that was to die for.


  • #233
    Dar93ragh
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Dar93ragh


    If you've tried it, than you know that warm sweet taste . If you haven't than get yourelf down to KC'S in Douglas Co. Cork. :) 'Indescribable'tumblr_m6uyxfRsVf1r0yzejo1_500.jpg


  • #234
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Moved & merged.


  • #235
    evilivor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭evilivor


    Faith wrote: »

    I haven't a clue who's running it now, tbh. It was Augustines but they decided to move on. My mum thought it was the owners of Jacques who took it over, but I don't know one way or another.

    Donald Morrissy, the former Deputy General Manager of the Clarion is running it.


  • #236
    beer enigma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭beer enigma


    Faith wrote: »
    I haven't a clue who's running it now, tbh. It was Augustines but they decided to move on. My mum thought it was the owners of Jacques who took it over, but I don't know one way or another. But we ate there in August and were blown away by the whole experience. They really know fish, and they gave us lovely little small dishes along the way, including an amuse Bouche and a fish mousse with the bread that was to die for.

    That sounds like a restaurant looking after their customers, next time I'm home ill try it out - thx


  • #237
    gimmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,296 ✭✭✭✭gimmick


    We went to the Tung Sing in Blarney on Saturday without a reservation at 5 and were very lucky to get a table. At 5!!! Never realised it was such a busy spot. There was a queue for tables when we were done and people were being told 40mins+ for takeaways.

    Excellent early bird in fairness. Covers just about everything for €19.50 for 2 of starter/main/desert + a beer or a glass of wine.

    Recommended.


  • #238
    Gamb!t
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,396 ✭✭✭Gamb!t


    Not sure if this place was posted but the Italee cafe/restaurant on Oliver Plunkett street is well worth a visit.
    Run by Italians the food is very nice and has very reasonable prices.


  • #239
    leahyl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,322 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Gamb!t wrote: »
    Not sure if this place was posted but the Italee cafe/restaurant on Oliver Plunkett street is well worth a visit.
    Run by Italians the food is very nice and has very reasonable prices.

    I actually don't get the fuss about that place - I don't know, maybe it's what I have (usually a panini) but I find it quite bland. My friends like it though. It is reasonable though


  • #240
    confusticated
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭confusticated


    I got a selection of bruschetta type things there a couple of weeks ago, they were amazing, loads of different flavour, big enough portion and not very expensive for a decent lunch.


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  • #241
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭sporina


    went to Kethners a few weeks ago - they have a lot of work to do unfortunately..


  • #242
    NiaBlack
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭NiaBlack


    Has anyone ever tried Café Gusto? I'm looking for cheap but nice food and from their facebook it looks alright but has anyone actually tried it?


  • #243
    gimmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,296 ✭✭✭✭gimmick


    Myself and my friends, we do a Christmas dinner night in the week between Christmas and New Years. I am left to book it this year.

    I contacted 4 places asking them that if I were to make a booking for 25 people would they throw in a free beer/glass of wine for all. Not a single reply from any of them.

    Considering last year we left approx €600 behind us at La Dolce Vita (who gave us the above), I think this is pretty short sighted of the restaurants.


  • #244
    Gamb!t
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,396 ✭✭✭Gamb!t


    gimmick wrote: »
    Myself and my friends, we do a Christmas dinner night in the week between Christmas and New Years. I am left to book it this year.

    I contacted 4 places asking them that if I were to make a booking for 25 people would they throw in a free beer/glass of wine for all. Not a single reply from any of them.

    Considering last year we left approx €600 behind us at La Dolce Vita (who gave us the above), I think this is pretty short sighted of the restaurants.
    They should even give a free meal to 5 people if you can sit 25.


  • #245
    Malari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭Malari


    sporina wrote: »
    went to Kethners a few weeks ago - they have a lot of work to do unfortunately..

    I was there a couple of months ago. Dreadful. Really standard fare and not even done well.

    I like to try new restaurants when they open in the hope I'll find a new gem! Last attempt was Flamenco, that place on North Main Street what used to be Casa Nova. We sat down, looked at the menu and walked out again. The place was dead, the food descriptions were poor and just didn't seem in any way authentic (tapas served with chips?!) and the waiting staff were unfriendly.

    I'm looking forward to trying the fish restaurant in the Clarion though!


  • #246
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    gimmick wrote: »
    Myself and my friends, we do a Christmas dinner night in the week between Christmas and New Years. I am left to book it this year.

    I contacted 4 places asking them that if I were to make a booking for 25 people would they throw in a free beer/glass of wine for all. Not a single reply from any of them.

    Considering last year we left approx €600 behind us at La Dolce Vita (who gave us the above), I think this is pretty short sighted of the restaurants.

    I'm shocked at this. About a grand guaranteed dosh at a quiet time of the year (No more Christmas parties, and most people Boracic Lint after Christmas!!) and they don't want to give you a glass of water for free???:eek: In London, they would have your hand off!

    Which places did you try?


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  • #247
    sporina
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    Malari wrote: »
    I was there a couple of months ago. Dreadful. Really standard fare and not even done well.

    I like to try new restaurants when they open in the hope I'll find a new gem! Last attempt was Flamenco, that place on North Main Street what used to be Casa Nova. We sat down, looked at the menu and walked out again. The place was dead, the food descriptions were poor and just didn't seem in any way authentic (tapas served with chips?!) and the waiting staff were unfriendly.

    I'm looking forward to trying the fish restaurant in the Clarion though!

    ah that is sad for the new spanish place - why open a new restaurant and not go to any effort?

    I am mad to try Oysters too - just looking for an excuse to do so. It would be an expensive affair. And apparently Electric is gonna be exclusively a fish restaurant and and An brog is gonna be something of a mexican offering. Interesting - Thats for the new year.


  • #248
    gimmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,296 ✭✭✭✭gimmick


    ABajaninCork wrote: »
    I'm shocked at this. About a grand guaranteed dosh at a quiet time of the year (No more Christmas parties, and most people Boracic Lint after Christmas!!) and they don't want to give you a glass of water for free???:eek: In London, they would have your hand off!

    Which places did you try?

    Banna Thai, Bombay Palace and Cafe Mexicana. Dolce Vita have replied this morning.


  • #249
    Malari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭Malari


    sporina wrote: »
    ah that is sad for the new spanish place - why open a new restaurant and not go to any effort?

    I am mad to try Oysters too - just looking for an excuse to do so. It would be an expensive affair. And apparently Electric is gonna be exclusively a fish restaurant and and An brog is gonna be something of a mexican offering. Interesting - Thats for the new year.

    Really!? I don't know if that's going to work. You usually have to offer some alternative for those who don't eat fish :D


  • #250
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭sporina


    Malari wrote: »
    Really!? I don't know if that's going to work. You usually have to offer some alternative for those who don't eat fish :D

    i guess it works for fishy fishy..


  • #251
    Malari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭Malari


    sporina wrote: »
    i guess it works for fishy fishy..

    Yeah, true, but even they are not exclusively fish. Plus they are pretty renowned and you go into a restaurant called Fishy Fishy you know what to expect! ;)

    I love eating fish when I'm out, but I've suggested to a couple of people that we should go to Oysters to try it out and the response is less than enthusiastic :rolleyes:


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