The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

SkibbereenIRL · 15-07-2014 2:25pm

Roesy wrote: »

Any recommendations for restaurants around Skibbereen? We're heading to West Cork for a couple of days for our anniversary.

Hi Roesy, PM me and I will send you a comprehensive restaurant list with opening hours and cuisine types for the town!

Hope this helps

kingtut · 15-07-2014 2:59pm

SkibbereenIRL wrote: »

Hi Roesy, PM me and I will send you a comprehensive restaurant list with opening hours and cuisine types for the town!

Hope this helps

I'd love to see that list also if you don't mind sharing it!

Lemag · 15-07-2014 3:20pm

Have any of you tried out Malay Kitchen (Asian Street Food) on South Main Street yet? Menu is similar to Ramen but a little cheaper.

SkibbereenIRL · 15-07-2014 3:58pm

kingtut wrote: »

I'd love to see that list also if you don't mind sharing it!

Sure thing, drop me an email at skibbereenirl @gmail.com and will send you on the PDF.

gizafagila · 15-07-2014 6:43pm

evilivor wrote: »

New sushi and noodle place on Oliver Plunkett street, WabiSabi I think it's called, over O'Donovan's Off Licence.

Anybody know more about this place?

evilivor · 15-07-2014 6:46pm

gizafagila wrote: »

Anybody know more about this place?

Looked at it on Facebook, nice decor, haven't seen any menus/prices yet. Hope to try it by the end of the week.

gizafagila · 15-07-2014 6:47pm

Footoo wrote: »

The popularity of this place is one of the most baffling things I've seen in ages.

I really don't understand it. Poor quality food that's bizarrely actually gotten worse since it opened.

It looks like some copycat competitors are starting to enter the market on South Main St not far from Wagamamas.

I agree. I got some sort of yaki soba from Ramen and it was pretty crap. The million (it seems) different ingredients in a yaki soba makes it a very tasty dish. Unfortunately in Ramen it was all covered in a black sauce and everything tasted of black sauce. Couldn't do the usual "wow that prawn tasted savage!" Wouldn't be surprised if the sauce was just soy sauce and corn starch and a few tablespoons of salt.

BailMeOut · 15-07-2014 7:11pm

looking for a fun, lively restaurant with good food and service for Sat night. We do not get to the city much so atmosphere as important as the food. Somewhere like 'Electric' maybe, but looking for other ideas so can book asap.

Thanks!

Faith · 15-07-2014 8:42pm

Isaacs on McCurtain Street, maybe?

evilivor · 15-07-2014 9:10pm

Faith wrote: »

Isaacs on McCurtain Street, maybe?

That was my first thought too.

mimihops · 17-07-2014 8:58am

Visited Gallo and Galletti at the weekend and had a lovely meal, the location is handy albeit a tad soleless but it makes up for it in food and service. We both had the fritto misto special with mussells, prawns, squid and cod which was cooked perfectly, it was delicious. We had tiramisu and the chocolate brownie for desert which were both lovely as well. Would definitely reccomend it anyway! Very reasonable prices too.

Nonoperational · 18-07-2014 6:00pm

mimihops wrote: »

Visited Gallo and Galletti at the weekend and had a lovely meal, the location is handy albeit a tad soleless but it makes up for it in food and service. We both had the fritto misto special with mussells, prawns, squid and cod which was cooked perfectly, it was delicious. We had tiramisu and the chocolate brownie for desert which were both lovely as well. Would definitely reccomend it anyway! Very reasonable prices too.

One of my favourite places in Cork. Location is crap, but it's a great spot!

sporina · 18-07-2014 10:47pm

Lemag wrote: »

Have any of you tried out Malay Kitchen (Asian Street Food) on South Main Street yet? Menu is similar to Ramen but a little cheaper.

got a take away from there last night - beef curry - totally bland - watery sauce - tough beef - sadly… i like to give new place a try - maybe its ok after lots of alcohol..

dibkins · 19-07-2014 12:27pm

Tasty tasty burger from Coqbull. I'm surprised that someone above said theirs was overdone, mine was really juicy and pink inside. My friends said their chips were a bit on the he cool side, but we all loved the burgers.

Also, I've been in cork for 9 months now. Is there anywhere I can get some good chicken satay skewers? The best I've gotten are from banna Thai and Eden Thai and they aren't a patch on what I could get in tralee or limerick:/ every Chinese I've tried (Blackpool area) have been chicken in brown goop.

TeletextPear · 19-07-2014 1:35pm

dibkins wrote: »

Also, I've been in cork for 9 months now. Is there anywhere I can get some good chicken satay skewers? The best I've gotten are from banna Thai and Eden Thai and they aren't a patch on what I could get in tralee or limerick:/ every Chinese I've tried (Blackpool area) have been chicken in brown goop.

It's a bit out of the way but Mandalay near Blarney has really good chicken satay skewers

Dublin Red Devil · 19-07-2014 1:42pm

If you're ever in Roscommon. Check out The Friery in Tulsk.

pwurple · 19-07-2014 5:17pm

dibkins wrote: »

Tasty tasty burger from Coqbull. I'm surprised that someone above said theirs was overdone, mine was really juicy and pink inside. My friends said their chips were a bit on the he cool side, but we all loved the burgers.

Also, I've been in cork for 9 months now. Is there anywhere I can get some good chicken satay skewers? The best I've gotten are from banna Thai and Eden Thai and they aren't a patch on what I could get in tralee or limerick:/ every Chinese I've tried (Blackpool area) have been chicken in brown goop.

For the satay try yuan Ming yuan in the city centre.
Www.ymy.ie

Satay skewers are 4 euro.

dibkins · 19-07-2014 9:29pm

pwurple wrote: »

For the satay try yuan Ming yuan in the city centre.
Www.ymy.ie

Satay skewers are 4 euro.

Feic, forgot to try them there! Always tempted by other things on the dum sum menu!

I might try the Blarney option too, i'm not too far. thanks!

nerwen · 21-07-2014 10:56am

dibkins wrote: »

Always tempted by other things on the dum sum menu!

I took my mum there at one point and gave them free reins on a dim sum only meal with the only instruction being that we'd like to try something from the proper classic dim sum menu as well. Turned out great. The server was so helpful and we got a great mix of different dishes, not a single one we didn't like.

sporina · 23-07-2014 7:35am

have a friend to entertain this weekend and he wants to go "for a nice quiet meal"..
he lives nice fish and wine…
i had planned to go to annies but they have a tasting menu thing on which we are not interested in…

We do not want to break the bank but looking for somewhere quietish - where we will not be rushed… and good service and some fish..

oysters - too expensive on this occasion..
electric - too busy…

thinking of trying Italee? Not been but I have heard that the food is realllly good? Anyone been for dinner?

pwurple · 23-07-2014 9:59am

Is it city only? Fishy fishy kinsale, or the black pig in kinsale would be where i'd suggest.

Italee I've been for dinner in. It's nice, but still got the cafe vibe rather than the relaxed dinner atmosphere you might be lookinng for.

Loire · 23-07-2014 10:41am

sporina wrote: »

have a friend to entertain this weekend and he wants to go "for a nice quiet meal"..
he lives nice fish and wine…
i had planned to go to annies but they have a tasting menu thing on which we are not interested in…

We do not want to break the bank but looking for somewhere quietish - where we will not be rushed… and good service and some fish..

oysters - too expensive on this occasion..
electric - too busy…

thinking of trying Italee? Not been but I have heard that the food is realllly good? Anyone been for dinner?

Jacques do an early bird (before 7) - 2 courses for 24e. We ate there last week and I had Hake which was lovely. House wine (red: Tempranillo) was 23e and was also quite good.

Nice restaurant with a good atmosphere.

The other place I would recommend is Fenn's Quay - not for fish per se, but just a nice place to go for a meal. They also do a corkage rate of 8e per bottle so if your friend would like to drink good wine, he can bring it himself

Milly33 · 23-07-2014 12:13pm

It is really hard to find a good fish place in Cork. Think it is one thing that is lacking that and a nice Mexican..

Anywho you should keep an eye out on groupon incase Oyseters do have deals on if they do tis worth it but if not yes it does break the bank..

I though Nosta was lovely.. http://www.nosta.ie/ best calamari I have tasted in a long time. The portions are huge also so do not worry about getting sides. Staff and very friendly it is just nice and chilled

evilivor · 23-07-2014 12:57pm

Milly33 wrote: »

It is really hard to find a good fish place in Cork. Think it is one thing that is lacking that and a nice Mexican..

The Fish Bar in Electric is very nice - I prefer it to the main restaurant.

Milly33 · 23-07-2014 1:58pm

Anytime we went in it was too packed...We wouldn't be dressy up people either and I always feel a bit out of place there.. In saying that I cant knock it as I have not tried it, ill put me good pants on one day and give it a go

evilivor · 23-07-2014 2:11pm

Milly33 wrote: »

Anytime we went in it was too packed...We wouldn't be dressy up people either and I always feel a bit out of place there.. In saying that I cant knock it as I have not tried it, ill put me good pants on one day and give it a go

Go early in the night and it's grand - went there one evening and was basically just us and the chef - who spoke us through everything as he cooked - it was like private dining - nice bottle of wine overlooking the river - bliss.

Malari · 23-07-2014 2:18pm

evilivor wrote: »

Go early in the night and it's grand - went there one evening and was basically just us and the chef - who spoke us through everything as he cooked - it was like private dining - nice bottle of wine overlooking the river - bliss.

Yes, I've been for a couple of early-ish dinners there, one straight after work so I wasn't dressed up. Both meals were just two people and I found it quite intimate, definitely not having to shout over the noise or hassled because it was too busy.

Milly33 · 23-07-2014 3:50pm

Notes taking thank you

nerwen · 23-07-2014 5:51pm

Had lunch at the new WabiSabi on Oliver Plunkett today, had yakitori skewers that were good and chashumen (sp?) ramen that was absolutely great. Great broth, great pork. They got a really nice looking lunch menu with 2 dishes for 15€ too.

evilivor · 23-07-2014 6:15pm

nerwen wrote: »

Had lunch at the new WabiSabi on Oliver Plunkett today, had yakitori skewers that were good and chashumen (sp?) ramen that was absolutely great. Great broth, great pork. They got a really nice looking lunch menu with 2 dishes for 15€ too.

Nice to hear, tried to go there last week for lunch but they don't open until 12.30

sporina · 23-07-2014 11:14pm

evilivor wrote: »

Go early in the night and it's grand - went there one evening and was basically just us and the chef - who spoke us through everything as he cooked - it was like private dining - nice bottle of wine overlooking the river - bliss.

are we talking about the fish bar in electric?

evilivor · 24-07-2014 8:14am

sporina wrote: »

are we talking about the fish bar in electric?

Yes.

Loire · 24-07-2014 8:54am

Went to Ramen in Wilton last night and it was great. Good buzz in the place. I had the Yaki Soba (chicken & prawns)...it was yummy and for 12.99 with a "free" ice-cream cone afterwards, very good value.

dudara · 26-07-2014 8:27am

sporina wrote: »

have a friend to entertain this weekend and he wants to go "for a nice quiet meal"..
he lives nice fish and wine…
i had planned to go to annies but they have a tasting menu thing on which we are not interested in…

We do not want to break the bank but looking for somewhere quietish - where we will not be rushed… and good service and some fish..

oysters - too expensive on this occasion..
electric - too busy…

thinking of trying Italee? Not been but I have heard that the food is realllly good? Anyone been for dinner?

I had a lovely piece of hake for lunch recently in Jacques. Would definitely consider it. Otherwise, I'd suggest the Fish Bar in Electric. Great food, lovely spot.

Pabmac · 26-07-2014 7:54pm

Great new salad bar open on Princes St. Fab juices and salads, tabouleh (sp ?) cous cous, barley, humus. I had flat bread with choice of two salads mixed leaves beetroot topping etc. all for 5.50. Its called Rocketman. Great place

pwurple · 26-07-2014 10:31pm

I've seen rocketman stalls at some of the markets around the place. He has a blue van I think? Hope it's the same crowd, and hope they do well!

ABajaninCork · 26-07-2014 10:39pm

Had lunch in Coqbull last week. Kept meaning to write about it on here...

It was fine. Huibby had the bacon burger and said he enjoyed it. I had the chicken wings to start. They were really nice, but a HUGE portion. Which meant I viewed the rest of the meal with some detachment!

. Had the Coqbull burger to follow. Not so great. The chicken was very dry and didn't taste of satay. The burger was good though, but as I'd had a starter, I couldn't finish the meal - The dog had a result! (Took the burger home for him). Portions good, and the apple pie my hubby had for afters looked homemade. He said it tasted it too. Very nice.

One thing though. Don't order Cokes/Orange. They are served from the splash gun and tasted vile. You're much better off ordering the Fentiman's lemonades TBH. They're great and very refreshing in this heat...

Then I went into Italee for coffee last Friday morning. What a great little place! The coffee is proper Italian coffee and the best I've tasted here. And I had a beautiful almond croissant to go with it. Lovely and light with a great taste. Prices are very reasonable too. I'll definitely be back for lunch!

Markcheese · 27-07-2014 2:25am

pwurple wrote: »

I've seen rocketman stalls at some of the markets around the place. He has a blue van I think? Hope it's the same crowd, and hope they do well!

Same rocketman doing the stall at markets and the shop in princess st ..
Golden bean doing the coffee in there..

Saipanne · 27-07-2014 4:09pm

I'm looking for a city centre based dinner recommendation. Something non Asian. Costs up to 20 per main. Any suggestions?

pwurple · 27-07-2014 7:47pm

Saipanne wrote: »

I'm looking for a city centre based dinner recommendation. Something non Asian. Costs up to 20 per main. Any suggestions?

Casual or more formal?

Cafe gusto does great local food. Small plates, ordered casually at the counter, high tables with barstools. Does BYOB as well. http://cafegusto.com/

Market lane would be slightly more formal, still a lot of local food, around your price range. Menu here. http://www.marketlane.ie/food/40-dinner/

Jacques does a 24 euro two course menu midweek. Very nice, again lots of local stuff.
http://www.jacquesrestaurant.ie/restaurant/cork/menus/

sporina · 28-07-2014 8:21pm

ate in the anglesea st one recently - i liked the vibe - friendly and vibrant… there was a nice lass at the door to take you to a table etc..

its casual - kid friendly - the cones is a nice touch..

we were only waiting 15 mins on food - my stirfry was nice; fresh and no glup.. his rice dish was ok - but there was not a whole lot of beef in it i would say…

was not too keen on the plastic cutlery.. and i don't know if you can have tap water? otherwise your buying a small bottle for 2e a pop,..

still it has wide appeal..

not sure why its called ramen - isn't that japanese?
the menu from what i could see was very thai like..

would stick with banna thai over ramen if i were to choose..

-Toppy- · 28-07-2014 8:52pm

Anyone been to the resturants in the Kingsley since it reopened? Just wondering anyone have any experiences
Toppy

Loire · 28-07-2014 9:54pm

-Toppy- wrote: »

Anyone been to the resturants in the Kingsley since it reopened? Just wondering anyone have any experiences
Toppy

Stopped in for a look at the weekend. Didn't eat but it looked lovely. Prices were ok too. Everything was nice and new and the staff were very friendly.

curly from cork · 28-07-2014 10:18pm

Had Ramen for tea .. €6 before 6 pm special . Chicken & cashew nuts .. Could nt fault it for value , nice and tasty too . Carafe of tap water on the table . Big portion and an ice cream to boot ... €6 .. In my book unbeatable

sporina · 29-07-2014 11:48pm

good to hear about the tap water

can you have to 6e before 6 on weekends?

rob316 · 31-07-2014 5:27pm

Loving Ramen and at €6 for the 6 before 6 its great value. You are probably guaranteed to eat anything on the menu.
Free prawn crackers and free ice cream. Unbeatable.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 01-08-2014 10:28am

rob316 wrote: »

Loving Ramen and at €6 for the 6 before 6 its great value. You are probably guaranteed to eat anything on the menu.
Free prawn crackers and free ice cream. Unbeatable.

Probably because it tastes all the same!

Nonoperational · 01-08-2014 4:58pm

TiltedBrain wrote: »

Probably because it tastes all the same!

Yep, you don't like Ramen. We know.

rob316 · 01-08-2014 5:16pm

TiltedBrain wrote: »

Probably because it tastes all the same!

It really doesn't, I used to eat in Wagamama for a bit but every dish tasted the exact same, Ramen has some wonderful dishes. Pad thai, Chicken Penang and Chicken Cashew are delicious.

kriiss · 03-08-2014 10:27am

My favourite places in town are Strasbourg goose, Nosta and Ramen! I eat in all of those places regularly, everything is delicious!

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