New restaurants for D15!

Diddler1977

Captain America's opening in June in d'Blanch Centre as well as Wagamama (yay!) in a unit beside it.....

Near Mama & Papas.....

Gaspode

Jeepers, must be 25 years since I've eaten in Captain america's!
Never tried wagamamas, but I've heard people raving about it.

Zwillinge

Sa-weet! Where did you learn this?

Pigsback.com vouchers will be greatly appreciated moreso now
Especially if Captain Americas keeps the student nights.
Wagamama is some of the nicest food I've ever eaten, yum yum!

Toto Wolfcastle

Yeah there have been signs up since last week at least on the windows of the buildings.

nachoman

anyone been to that JD Brownes steak restaurant in the village yet?, whats the steak like there?

amdublin

That is cool. I'd heard about CA's but not wagamamma. Excellent.

Where is JD Browne's located?

glossy

cool about the new restrauts opening up

amdublin i think its in the village near the bell side,

TheChrisD

nachoman wrote: »

anyone been to that JD Brownes steak restaurant in the village yet?, whats the steak like there?

Steak there is really good, went last weekend.

Bit of an expensive place though...

nachoman

amdublin wrote: »

That is cool. I'd heard about CA's but not wagamamma. Excellent.

Where is JD Browne's located?

main street of the blanchardstown village across from the Ulster bank which is beside the Vineyard pub.

Penisland

Is it just me or do Captain Americas burgers taste suspiciously like BIG AL burgers?

Diddler1977

Penisland wrote: »

Is it just me or do Captain Americas burgers taste suspiciously like BIG AL burgers?

What I dislike about CA burgers is they arrive at your table within about 3 mins of ordering them.... obviously they have pre-prepared them and they just assemble them as the orders come in..... (this happens in the Grafton Street one - don't know about Tallaght)

Penisland

Diddler1977 wrote: »

What I dislike about CA burgers is they arrive at your table within about 3 mins of ordering them.... obviously they have pre-prepared them and they just assemble them as the orders come in..... (this happens in the Grafton Street one - don't know about Tallaght)

Ye BIG AL microwave burgers! The 3 minutes is prob for the chips :P

amdublin

Considering CA's have a lot of burgers on their menu I find them pretty poor.

But overall I like the CA experience.

And I like their cocktails! Particularly their pitcher of cocktails!

Penisland

amdublin wrote: »

Considering CA's have a lot of burgers on their menu I find them pretty poor.

But overall I like the CA experience.

And I like their cocktails! Particularly their pitcher of cocktails!

It’s pretty poor when you can only complement a restaurant on their drinks!

Dandelion is way nicer for cocktails though!

amdublin

No I like the overall "experience" as well ie. the atmosphere. I like to pretend I'm in a bar in America when I'm drinking in CA's.

I don't order burgers there any more. I like their lasagne mmmm

Dandelion is not to my liking tbh.

Penisland

**** it ill just go to coppers!

xzanti

I was in the Thirsty Bull in Tyrrelstown last night for dinner, just went up with my Sister to see what it was like.. Nay impressed tbh..

I ordered the soup for starter and I'm nearly sure it came from a packet watery, salty, horrible p1ss water *vom*

I got the half roast chicken which came with chips and I ordered a side portion of 'seasonal veg'

The chicken breast was tiny and dry as hell, and I got a grand total of 11 chips on my plate, yes I counted them.

The plate was huge so the food looked even more dwarfed, I think it was supposed to make the food look fancy but I was just left scratching my head.

Oh yeah and the 'seaonal veg' was frozen carrots and stringbeans which were freezing cold and not even a bit of melted butter and garnish that you would normally get to 'jazz' up the veg..

The only saving grace was that it was very reasonably priced, but tbh I'd rather pay the extra few quid and get nice food..

The place itself was quite busy so I'd probably go back for a night of drinking if I'm out that direction but I won't be going back for the food..

Diddler1977

xzanti wrote: »

I was in the Thirsty Bull in Tyrrelstown last night for dinner, just went up with my Sister to see what it was like.. Nay impressed tbh..

I ordered the soup for starter and I'm nearly sure it came from a packet watery, salty, horrible p1ss water *vom*

I got the half roast chicken which came with chips and I ordered a side portion of 'seasonal veg'

The chicken breast was tiny and dry as hell, and I got a grand total of 11 chips on my plate, yes I counted them.

The plate was huge so the food looked even more dwarfed, I think it was supposed to make the food look fancy but I was just left scratching my head.

Oh yeah and the 'seaonal veg' was frozen carrots and stringbeans which were freezing cold and not even a bit of melted butter and garnish that you would normally get to 'jazz' up the veg..

The only saving grace was that it was very reasonably priced, but tbh I'd rather pay the extra few quid and get nice food..

The place itself was quite busy so I'd probably go back for a night of drinking if I'm out that direction but I won't be going back for the food..

Eugh, that sounds disgusting.

xzanti

Diddler1977 wrote: »

Eugh, that sounds disgusting.

I still feel dirty thinking about it

amdublin

eeugh!

Anyone ever eaten in the plaza(?) hotel in Tyrellstown? I see they've a big sign saying some mains for €5.

I've only ever gone in there for coffee.......seems v nice decor and the staff are excellent.

Wonder what the food/dinner is like?

xzanti

amdublin wrote: »

eeugh!

Anyone ever eaten in the plaza(?) hotel in Tyrellstown? I see they've a big sign saying some mains for €5.

I've only ever gone in there for coffee.......seems v nice decor and the staff are excellent.

Wonder what the food/dinner is like?

Yes I brought my folks up there for their anniversary few months ago.. very nice food and good service, couldn't fault it.

Have never tried the bar food but the menu looks nice..

Random

Where at the centre is CA plan for?

Toto Wolfcastle

Over by Mamas and Papas.

Random

That's over by Maplin, Harvey Norman, DID etc?

Toto Wolfcastle

Yup, that's right. It's by the Starbucks that's in that part of the centre.

daymobrew

Random wrote: »

That's over by Maplin, Harvey Norman, DID etc?

Yes. I'd guess it will be in the empty property to the right of Mamas and Papas, beside the pedestrian crossing lights.

Turbulent Bill

TheChrisD wrote: »

Steak there is really good, went last weekend.

Bit of an expensive place though...

They had an excellent deal on Wed nights, €15 for any 8oz steak (I think), as well as specials on other weekdays. This may have been for April only, though. Place was really busy when I was there.

Had the steak on a lava rock, sounded a bit gimicky but was delicious. The only issue is that the ventilation in the restaurant isn't great, so if lots of people have sizzling steak at their table it gets a bit smokey. Very good overall, would definitely go back.

Turbulent Bill

Diddler1977 wrote: »

Captain America's opening in June in d'Blanch Centre as well as Wagamama (yay!) in a unit beside it.....

Near Mama & Papas.....

A bit surprising that CA's is opening at the centre, given that TGI Fridays serves almost identical food in a better location (closer to the Leisureplex, cinema etc.). I'll admit to never being in TGI, but always thought it and CA were basically the same thing. Had my feed of CA cocktails as a student, more interested in food at this stage!

Wagamama is excellent though, might finally make the area worth going out in. A feed in Wagamama and drinks in the Crown Plaza sounds good...

LostinBlanch

Wagamama, excellent. Does anyone know where it's going to be?

Stark

Captain Americas meh.
Wagamamas, yum yum yum.

Jaipur in Ongar is also yummy by the way.

Toto Wolfcastle

LostinBlanch wrote: »

Wagamama, excellent. Does anyone know where it's going to be?

By Mamas and Papas, Maplin, Starbucks, Homestore and More, etc. On the corner by Starbucks. At least that's where the signs are.

TheChrisD

+0.5 for Wagamamas. Like having a nice Japanese place just a hop of the 270 down the road, although I'd prefer a Yamamoris tbh...
Location is a little odd though being in the retail park. I mean every other restaurant is either in the centre or in a dedicated building around the outside of it (like TGI's, KFC and the McDs drive-through)

Turbulent Bill wrote: »

They had an excellent deal on Wed nights, €15 for any 8oz steak (I think), as well as specials on other weekdays. This may have been for April only, though. Place was really busy when I was there.

Had the steak on a lava rock, sounded a bit gimicky but was delicious. The only issue is that the ventilation in the restaurant isn't great, so if lots of people have sizzling steak at their table it gets a bit smokey. Very good overall, would definitely go back.

I think I noticed some of their weekday deals, but we were there on a Sunday night so full price.

Steak on a stone is a little expensive for what you get, I'm sure they tack a few quid on for the gimmick of it all. And yes, it does get very smokey with even just the one that we had at our table, so they might want to get a fan or two up to deal with them, especially if many people order them around the same time.

JupiterKid

Captain America's and Wagamama are a welcome addition to Blanch.:)

IMO the food on offer at CA's is far superior to TGI Fridays. I eat in CAs in Grafton St quite often and have never been disappointed with their fare. TGI Fridays, on the other hand, is hit and miss with me.

Diddler1977

JupiterKid wrote: »

Captain America's and Wagamama are a welcome addition to Blanch.:)

IMO the food on offer at CA's is far superior to TGI Fridays. I eat in CAs in Grafton St quite often and have never been disappointed with their fare. TGI Fridays, on the other hand, is hit and miss with me.

I find TGI's consistently average....

On the other hand I find CA's burgers to be very poor, I think they are premade in the kitchen and they just get assembled as the orders come in.

xzanti

I find TGI's consistently average....

+1

TGI has gone rapidly downhill in the last few years, deep fried, over cooked grizzle IMHO.. reminds me of Uncie Moes Feedbag where they just dip the whole tray into the vat of greese..

tony 2 tone

Turbulent Bill wrote: »

They had an excellent deal on Wed nights, €15 for any 8oz steak (I think), as well as specials on other weekdays. This may have been for April only, though. Place was really busy when I was there.

Had the steak on a lava rock, sounded a bit gimicky but was delicious. The only issue is that the ventilation in the restaurant isn't great, so if lots of people have sizzling steak at their table it gets a bit smokey. Very good overall, would definitely go back.

Went there last night on the strength of peoples posts here and found it to be very good in food quality and taste, but a bit expensive. They have a 50% off wine monday and tuesday, and the 15 euro steak is wednesday and thursday. In which you can get the 8oz fillet or the 10oz(I think) sirlion. But you have to pay for any extras, chips, veg etc. And some of the starters, sides and deserts are a bit steap as you don't get big portions in some. For three of us, with 2 starters, 2 15 euro steaks and a chicken thingy(with 5 sides), 2 deserts, 3 coffees, a glass of red wine and a coke came to 92 euro. Which is pretty good. (All the drinks were 2 euro, tea coffee etc)
The staff are really nice also, put a candle in my ice cream and sang happy birthday to me Felt like a kid again!
Didn't see any one with the stone steak cooking it on their table, but my top had a stink of grease off it the next day.
Will go back for the 15 euro steaks though.

Diddler1977

Poped in to Captain Americas for a look. It's quite large and was very busy - filled with families! The bar and music venue are opening today at 5.30pm.

glossy

Diddler1977 wrote: »

Poped in to Captain Americas for a look. It's quite large and was very busy - filled with families! The bar and music venue are opening today at 5.30pm.

will be busy tomorrrow 4th July

Gaspode

I believe they have a good music venue and will be putting on plenty of gigs - great news.

jack presley

Captain America's is basically McDonalds with cutlery. So basically you're paying the extra few quid to get a knife and fork and on a plate instead of in a plastic carton and on a tray.

Gaspode

jack presley wrote: »

Captain America's is basically McDonalds with cutlery. So basically you're paying the extra few quid to get a knife and fork and on a plate instead of in a plastic carton and on a tray.

Always worth paying extra for cutlery!

ciaran76

Gaspode wrote: »

I believe they have a good music venue and will be putting on plenty of gigs - great news.

I went up last night tpo listen to a few bands and a nice little set up upstairs. There wasnt many at it which was a shame but hope it catchs on.

athtrasna

Is Wagamama open yet? Need a venue for a casual meet up of 4 tomorrow night and would prefer to avoid burger type places...

Nevyn

It's not open yet should be by the weekend.

icywind1980

athtrasna wrote: »

Is Wagamama open yet? Need a venue for a casual meet up of 4 tomorrow night and would prefer to avoid burger type places...

Have you considered the 12th lock? They do have burgers but they also have a lot more. Everything I tried there is great but maybe a little pricey. I'd advise against the hot wings unless you're in the mood for lots of beer as they are super hot.

HeartShake

ciaran76 wrote: »

I went up last night tpo listen to a few bands and a nice little set up upstairs. There wasnt many at it which was a shame but hope it catchs on.

I think the reason it wasn't full was the tickets were done by lottery and they only gave one ticket per person.

So I won a ticket, but nobody I know did so I didn't bother.

athtrasna

icywind1980 wrote: »

Have you considered the 12th lock? They do have burgers but they also have a lot more. Everything I tried there is great but maybe a little pricey. I'd advise against the hot wings unless you're in the mood for lots of beer as they are super hot.

Have found them to be hugely inconsistent with quality...and it's not the easiest place to chat in?

oblivious

athtrasna wrote: »

Have found them to be hugely inconsistent with quality...and it's not the easiest place to chat in?

yea had some really crap food their, I sent back two dishes one after the other. But my wife has had some good food though

Stark

It used to be a great place but I haven't been impressed any time I've been in there over the past few months. Takes forever to be even acknowledged by the staff when you go in there as well.

Pat Dunne

Yeah 'fraid that the Twelfth Lock has gone off the boil.

Food use to be very consistant and nice, now its the luck of the draw. Personally I have been dissapointed on my last three visits there since the start of the year. Only saving grace that the do a nice range of continental beers.

icywind1980

Pat Dunne wrote: »

Yeah 'fraid that the Twelfth Lock has gone off the boil.

Food use to be very consistant and nice, now its the luck of the draw. Personally I have been dissapointed on my last three visits there. Only saving grace that the do a nice range of continental beers.

I only went there once but my husband was there a few times before that and he never had any problems. Maybe it's just recently that it went downhill?