Dinner Tonight! Where to go? - Restaurant & Eating Out Recommendations for NCD

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Went to Shaker and Vine over the weekend. Food was lovely and very reasonably priced. The staff were excellent too. Will definitely be going back.

Inquitus

Felexicon wrote: »

Went to Shaker and Vine over the weekend. Food was lovely and very reasonably priced. The staff were excellent too. Will definitely be going back.

Aye its my pick of the bunch in Swords now, went there for a late lunch on Paddys day and the food was excellent, they had a trad session on as well.

pinkypinky

I really like Shaker & Vine, but one tiny quibble: their music is always too loud. I've been about 5 times there and each time have had to ask them to turn it down a bit so I could hear my friends talk. They always do...but you'd think they'd learn.

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pinkypinky wrote: »

I really like Shaker & Vine, but one tiny quibble: their music is always too loud. I've been about 5 times there and each time have had to ask them to turn it down a bit so I could hear my friends talk. They always do...but you'd think they'd learn.

They may have learned from the feedback because that was not the case at the weekend.

Uriel.

pinkypinky wrote: »

I really like Shaker & Vine, but one tiny quibble: their music is always too loud. I've been about 5 times there and each time have had to ask them to turn it down a bit so I could hear my friends talk. They always do...but you'd think they'd learn.

My only quibble too.
Glad to see they may taken on board the feedback though.

Dizzyblonde

For fans of Ruby's - they're having their flash voucher sale tomorrow morning at 10.30
€100 vouchers for €50, limited to one per person. There's always a queue right up the stairs but it moves quickly.

Inquitus

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

For fans of Ruby's - they're having their flash voucher sale tomorrow morning at 10.30
€100 vouchers for €50, limited to one per person. There's always a queue right up the stairs but it moves quickly.

You posted this at 00:01, was the Sale today Saturday or is it tomorrow, Sunday, please?

Stheno

Inquitus wrote: »

You posted this at 00:01, was the Sale today Saturday or is it tomorrow, Sunday, please?

Today it's finished now

Inquitus

Stheno wrote: »

Today it's finished now

Thanks, shame I missed it, though I did see the queue at the Old Schoolhouse for a similar offer a few weeks back, was some impressive amount of people!

Dizzyblonde

Inquitus wrote: »

Thanks, shame I missed it, though I did see the queue at the Old Schoolhouse for a similar offer a few weeks back, was some impressive amount of people!

Sorry about that, I didn't realise it was so late last night

Dizzyblonde

According to their Facebook page Ko San in Swords have closed "for the foreseeable", citing structural damage. I heard recently that they hadn't been doing too well. Their website is gone which is a bad sign.

Of course I have a gift voucher, as I had for Sagarmatha when they closed. It's like the kiss of death to any local restaurant, buying me a voucher
I'm going after a refund on this one though, because Ko San was owned by the original Mastersons owners so they should be easy enough to track down.

The Davestator

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

According to their Facebook page Ko San in Swords have closed "for the foreseeable", citing structural damage. I heard recently that they hadn't been doing too well. Their website is gone which is a bad sign.

Of course I have a gift voucher, as I had for Sagarmatha when they closed. It's like the kiss of death to any local restaurant, buying me a voucher
I'm going after a refund on this one though, because Ko San was owned by the original Mastersons owners so they should be easy enough to track down.

One of the most bizarre business decisions to change so drastically I think

Inquitus

The Davestator wrote: »

One of the most bizarre business decisions to change so drastically I think

Yep, said to my wife at the time that they'll never last, Pink Elephant round the corner been running for years. Camille Thai and Sanuk do great takeaway Thai, and plenty of other restaurants that have Thai on the menu both eat in and takeaway. If I was going to re-brand a restaurant in Swords, Thai would not be on my list.

The Davestator

Inquitus wrote: »

Yep, said to my wife at the time that they'll never last, Pink Elephant round the corner been running for years. Camille Thai and Sanuk do great takeaway Thai, and plenty of other restaurants that have Thai on the menu both eat in and takeaway. If I was going to re-brand a restaurant in Swords, Thai would not be on my list.

Yep, said the same. you can order lots of types of great food but you cant order a great steak!

Pity, but hopefully they bounce back with something else.

pinkypinky

Agree it was a very odd decision to rebrand like that.
Don't they also own the Italian in the Plaza? Empoli.

Stheno

pinkypinky wrote: »

Agree it was a very odd decision to rebrand like that.
Don't they also own the Italian in the Plaza? Empoli.

Didn't think so?

Big Bad Wolf

"The Grill House" Swords. Can't beat it imo.

Inquitus

Big Bad Wolf wrote: »

"The Grill House" Swords. Can't beat it imo.

Aye eat in is great, their delivery leaves a lot to be desired sadly. Every time I walk past the smell coming from the kitchen temps me!

carltonleon

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

According to their Facebook page Ko San in Swords have closed "for the foreseeable", citing structural damage. I heard recently that they hadn't been doing too well. Their website is gone which is a bad sign.

Their website www.kosan.ie is still up

The Davestator

went to the Wine House on main street last night as my daughter had bought us a voucher.

Very impressed with the food but the service was absolutely outstanding. honestly one of the best service experiences I have ever had..

I had carbonarra which was really great. Wife had pizza which was very good. Garlic bread is very big and tasty.
Will be back

Dizzyblonde

pinkypinky wrote: »

Don't they also own the Italian in the Plaza? Empoli.

Yes, it was called Trentuno back then.

carltonleon wrote: »

Their website www.kosan.ie is still up

Ah! I mentioned the fact that it was down on Facebook when I enquired about vouchers the other day

Lux23

Has anyone tried the Japanese place across from Penneys in Swords?

Telly

Lux23 wrote: »

Has anyone tried the Japanese place across from Penneys in Swords?

Yes the sushi is lovely

pinkypinky

Seconded. I always mean to try other things but the sushi is so great.

Inquitus

Lux23 wrote: »

Has anyone tried the Japanese place across from Penneys in Swords?

Aye I get delivery from them a fair bit, never eaten in, Sushi is good, Bento Boxes are good, the Wok Fried Udon is also excellent.

Salvation Tambourine

Went to D'Chili Shaker last night in Swords. Absolutely gorgeous. 2 course meal for €14.95 or 3 course meal for €17.95. The place was packed on a Thursday night. The chicken shaslik starter was unreal and both our mains chicken tikka masala and a lamb dish were delicious. The strawberry cheese cake...always a winner. I'd very much recommend it.

We're got a list of the Swords in restaurants and giving rating them on starters, mains and value for money. We're not picky people at all so I'd imagine the ratings are going to be pretty high. I made up a list to get through, it's going to be a tasty few months.

Betsy
Courtyard Restaurant
D'Chili Shaker
Empoli
Everest Kitchen
Forty Four Main Street
Grill House
Indie Spice Grill
Old School House
Peacocks
Pink Elephant
Pomodorino
Rubys
Shaker and Vine
Spice of India
The Cock Tavern
The Italian Kitchen
The Plaza
The Wine House

charlietheminxx

I love the food in D'Chili Shaker and the prices are very reasonable, but I've found the service to be really slow.

Salvation Tambourine

charlietheminxx wrote: »

I love the food in D'Chili Shaker and the prices are very reasonable, but I've found the service to be really slow.

That was the only minor gripe from last night, there were only two waiters as far as we could see. We weren't in any rush and from walking in to leaving I think we were about an hour and twenty minutes. Not too bad.

Inquitus

Betsy - Not tried
Courtyard Restaurant - Passable not one I would pick off the list
D'Chili Shaker - Good Indian, better food than Indie Spice but the surroundings are not as nice
Empoli - Not tried
Everest Kitchen - Not tried
Forty Four Main Street - Decent pub grub
Grill House- Excellent Lebanese, would recommend
Indie Spice Grill - Good Indian, nice surroundings, D'Chilli Shaker's food is more authentic
Old School House - Decent pub grub
Peacocks - Not tried
Pink Elephant - Passable Thai, not in the same class as say Siam Thai in Malahide
Pomodorino - Very nice but very pricey for what it is
Rubys - Not a big fan, mediocre American diner effort
Shaker and Vine - My current favourite in Swords, excellent food, excellent wine, good service, would highly recomend
Spice of India - Not tried
The Cock Tavern - Decent pub grub
The Italian Kitchen - Not tried
The Plaza - Good chinese
The Wine House - Very decent Italian, defo worth repeat visits

plodder

Inquitus wrote: »

Grill House- Excellent Lebanese, would recommend

+1. Note, BYOB.