Best Steak in Limerick?

Raiser

Where can you get the best Steak in Limerick City and or County?

- My current favourite is the Fillet in Luigi Malones - Nice and thick, well done on the outside and a little rare inside, served with home cut chips, mushrooms, onions and a large Beer.

Mmmmm.

donutheadhomer

Best steak in town is from O'Connell's butcher in little catherine street - cook yourself. in fact all meat is gorgeous and the best customer service in any butcher/shop i've ever been. I've been shopping there 20 years. My granny RIP said her mother used to shop in there and has always been great.

h3000

I really like the fillet steak in Freddies Bistro, it's nice and tender.

If like EurasianBadger I was getting it from the butchers it would have to be from Garrett's (Castletroy or Fr Russell rd) MMmmmm drool.

kilburn

You took the words out of my mouth.
Best steak is defo Freddies Bistro.
Best Butcher for steak has to be Garrets.

donutheadhomer

to be pedantic guys, garretts is in county limerick and this is the limerick city forum..............

Limerick_Lass

Well the OP did say city or county... there doesnt have to be such a divide in all matters!

donutheadhomer

mmmmmm i suppose. i love o'connells though lads. esp the cold meats

Raiser

Can never get the heat required to do a proper Restaurant Steak at Home - Stupid electric Cookers.

- I think you Need Gas and a good searing heat!

donutheadhomer

Raiser wrote: »

Can never get the heat required to do a proper Restaurant Steak at Home - Stupid electric Cookers.

- I think you Need Gas and a good searing heat!

BBQ

Limerick_Lass

Raiser wrote: »

Can never get the heat required to do a proper Restaurant Steak at Home - Stupid electric Cookers.

- I think you Need Gas and a good searing heat!

Thats true but if one has a good heavy pan heated well for a good length of time with no oil and a good quality thick steak left at room temperature (big mistake putting it on cold) .... its quite easy and cheaper!

Melion

The Hamptons lads. Without a doubt, the best steak in the city.

donutheadhomer

Limerick_Lass wrote: »

Thats true but if one has a good heavy pan heated well for a good length of time with no oil and a good quality thick steak left at room temperature (big mistake putting it on cold) .... its quite easy and cheaper!

mmmm i'm drooling

Limerick_Lass

Dont ya just hate it, when you get a bad steak at a restaurant :mad:

donutheadhomer

Limerick_Lass wrote: »

Dont ya just hate it, when you get a bad steak at a restaurant :mad:

are you saying no oil at all Limerick Lass>>

Raiser

Limerick_Lass wrote: »

.....Oil.......easy......cheaper!

EurasianBadger wrote: »

mmmm i'm drooling

EurasianBadger wrote: »

are you saying no oil at all Limerick Lass>>

Hmmmm.

Its definitely Friday.

Limerick_Lass

EurasianBadger wrote: »

are you saying no oil at all Limerick Lass>>

Ya heat the pan until its smoking... no oil.
Then brush the steak with a little olive oil, and seasoning before putting it on the pan
(Watch out Ramsey)

donutheadhomer

Limerick_Lass wrote: »

Ya heat the pan until its smoking... no oil.
Then brush the steak with a little olive oil, and seasoning before putting it on the pan
(Watch out Ramsey)

i don't belive in the seasoning before cooking, esp salt as it seems to dry the steak up

Azphyxi8

EurasianBadger wrote: »

i don't belive in the seasoning before cooking, esp salt as it seems to dry the steak up

I've heard of this and I've tested it. I've found that it makes no difference whatsoever to the moistness of the steak. But it does increase the flavour.

So I'm all for oil and seasoning before cooking on a dry a pan.

donutheadhomer

Azphyxi8 wrote: »

I've heard of this and I've tested it. I've found that it makes no difference whatsoever to the moistness of the steak. But it does increase the flavour.

So I'm all for oil and seasoning before cooking on a dry a pan.

how long on each side then? 2cm thick striploin

Captain Average

Off topic lads & ladies, but don't wanna start a new thread for this.
Are there any butchers in Limerick that sell Ostrich meet? Had an Ostrich burger in Dublin last year and it was the nicest meat I've ever eaten and would like to try having some at home some day.

Azphyxi8

EurasianBadger wrote: »

how long on each side then? 2cm thick striploin

I'm not sure on times to be honest. I do it to touch, using this old method:

Itsdacraic

Captain Average wrote: »

Off topic lads & ladies, but don't wanna start a new thread for this.
Are there any butchers in Limerick that sell Ostrich meet? Had an Ostrich burger in Dublin last year and it was the nicest meat I've ever eaten and would like to try having some at home some day.

Garreths used to get in now and again. Give them a ring and check. Lovely meat.

On the steak, leave the pan get as hot as you can, then as mentioned, already, a room temp steak, seasoned and brushed with olive oil, (season with salt just before you put it on), then 1min 30 each side, then after you have turned it the first time, cut a clove of garlic in two, and rub the cut side onto the steak, then once that side is finished, remove to a warm plate, flip it and a quick rub of the garlic on the other side.

The important thing then is to make sure you leave the steak to stand for at least 5 minutes before you cut it. This gives a chance for all the juices to absorb back into the meat. You've probably seen it before where you've taken off a steak, cut it and ended up with a plate soaking in juice, not good.

Berty

Heat the griddle pan until extremely hot.

Season the steak and also makes small cuts along it so the cracked salt can work it's way in.

Drop on the pan to seal the moisture within the steak on both sides. Reduce the heat and cook using the finger thumb method above.

That's the way the dunbrody house do it.

Raiser

This is how I do a nice medium to well-done.

ronanc15

had a steak in the restaurant in the clarion last night. Without doubt the worst steak I have ever had. Ask for medium rare, the steak jumped off the plate and actually introduced itself, probably still had a pulse if I had checked. Seems to be the danger when asking for anything but well done

Chocalat do a beautiful steak

donutheadhomer

ronanc15 wrote: »

had a steak in the restaurant in the clarion last night. Without doubt the worst steak I have ever had. Ask for medium rare, the steak jumped off the plate and actually introduced itself, probably still had a pulse if I had checked. Seems to be the danger when asking for anything but well done

Chocalat do a beautiful steak

the only place i've ever sent back food is chocolat, i had a spatchcock chick and it was absolutly dreadful

ronanc15

Last night was the first time ive ever sent back food too, to be fair they were ok about it and knocked it off the bill cause I only took one bite! Enough to make me not want replacement though!

Cant say ive had that in chocalat, usually theyre on the ball

homerhop

Hamptons and Luigi Malones both do good steaks, now its just a toss up of which one was nicer

zuroph

Not lying lads, the 14oz offer in Synotts is THE best steak I've had in Ireland. Thick, juicy, cooked to perfection every time I've had it. ridiculously good value too, €14.95 including all the chips you want, and a pint with it for €2.99.

Amazotheamazing

Captain Average wrote: »

Off topic lads & ladies, but don't wanna start a new thread for this.
Are there any butchers in Limerick that sell Ostrich meet? Had an Ostrich burger in Dublin last year and it was the nicest meat I've ever eaten and would like to try having some at home some day.

Check out whale meat when you get to Iceland, surprisingly lovely.

Aidric

The best steak I had in a Limerick restaurant was Azur, a fillet cooked medium and it was done to perfection.

Captain Average

Amazotheamazing wrote: »

Check out whale meat when you get to Iceland, surprisingly lovely.

Oh I intend to if I can. One thing I won't be trying though is Hakarl

Raiser

zuroph wrote: »

Not lying lads, the 14oz offer in Synotts is THE best steak I've had in Ireland. Thick, juicy, cooked to perfection every time I've had it. ridiculously good value too, €14.95 including all the chips you want, and a pint with it for €2.99.

Leave him go Ken - You're cutting off his air supply with that choke hold........

Skuxx

has to be The Cornstore for me, best steak in there and always is top notch!

Blazer

zuroph wrote: »

Not lying lads, the 14oz offer in Synotts is THE best steak I've had in Ireland. Thick, juicy, cooked to perfection every time I've had it. ridiculously good value too, €14.95 including all the chips you want, and a pint with it for €2.99.

how about the 20oz there?
Cousin was in there a few weeks ago and had it...couldn't even drink a cup of tea afterwards he was so full @D

bazz26

Aidric wrote: »

The best steak I had in a Limerick restaurant was Azur, a fillet cooked medium and it was done to perfection.

+1. Agree with you.

zuroph

Sc@recrow wrote: »

how about the 20oz there?
Cousin was in there a few weeks ago and had it...couldn't even drink a cup of tea afterwards he was so full @D

I cant even begin to imagine how I'd eat it! the 14oz is HUGE, I've struggled with it, a 20z is just too much!

MissHoneyBun

Medium rare fillet from Luigi Malones, so tender it melts in your mouth! Can't beat it with a big stick

Limerick_Lass

Theres alot of restaurants in fairness in Limerick city and county that do decent steaks... I must admit we do have good butchers in Limerick

snowman707

Limerick_Lass wrote: »

. I must admit we do have good butchers in Limerick

what about the farmer that produce the animal?, give us some small little bit of credit:( although I do agree with you, not much use producing prime beef if it isn't butchered and cooked properly .

Redderneck

I drive from Killaloe to Ennis to get my steaks (nope; not saying where!). 3 weeks hung. Rib Eye cut; good marbling. Very hot ridged bottom pan/griddle. As little oil as possible. Onions & garlic into the pan for a minute or so; add a little Worcestershire sauce also along with sliced button mushrooms (not washed, just wiped off with paper towels). Room temperature steaks; brushed with extra virgin olive oil to which a teeny bit of cinammon has been added. Very lightly score the meat and add mixed peppers & rock/sea salt.

Introduce the steaks to the griddle briefly both sides, max heat. 30 seconds per side; then down with the heat and give it about 90 seconds both sides - touch method also. Any blood from the bag the steaks came in/plate they sat on, gets poured on top of them as they cook.

Nice bottle of Rioja. Heat the plate. A corn-fed fried egg dropped on top of the steak.

For desert, a mixture of blueberries & redcurrants picked from the garden during season, which have been bagged & frozen. Served, still frozen in a mug, topped with a whack of Lidl's Bourbon Vanilla ice cream.

A short, strong coffee.

The kids in bed.

Mrs. equally well fed & watered.

Sod the recesssion. At least temporarily.

clint_eastman

alan1990 wrote: »

has to be The Cornstore for me, best steak in there and always is top notch!

Had a lovely 10oz in the Cornstore on Sat evening, my only prob was the fact that it was served with a platefull of lettuce and dressing.....if I'd wanted steak caesar salad I'd have asked for it, nice portion of chips made up for it I suppose :rolleyes:

cariglee

The best steak in Limerick has to be in Garretts butchers in the Racefield shopping complex in Raheen. You can get plain striploin, or marinated striploin in garlic (mmm - my husband's favourite) or there is also a more spicy marinade (I can't recall exactly what it's called). His fillet steak is great value and absolutely gorgeous. Everything in this butchers is beautifully presented. The meat is SO tender... just melt in the mouth!
I travel from Ennis to Garrett's in Limerick to get my meat - none of the butchers in Ennis are a patch on Garrett's.

The customer service is second to none. They will label all of the meat for you and if you ask, they will advise re cooking times, recommended temperatures etc. I highly recommend a visit to Garretts....once you've tried his meat, you will be amazed.

AnCapaillMor

Garrets is nice but is'nt exactly the cheapest. On a side note does great stuff for BBQ's, not that you'd use them now.

donutheadhomer

missus badger and I are heading out tomorrow. Where is best for steak in town these days - lunchtime I think to suit badger jnr.

amiable

AnCapaillMor wrote: »

Garrets is nice but is'nt exactly the cheapest. On a side note does great stuff for BBQ's, not that you'd use them now.

Garrets is a bit more expensive than Dunnes or tesco but i trust his meat alot more and i don't mind paying for quality. Support local imo

donutheadhomer

Hey

I've no connection with the place but last Saturday missus badger and I had the best steak we've ever eaten in Synotts Castletroy. 14oz and beautiful. Had to wait about 30mins for it but worth every minute. We both like our meat and being honest I couldn't even finish it. At €14.99 it is some bargain. Chips, pepper sauce, mushrooms and onins, it was brill. Going there again soon. VERY soon in fact.

Tefral

EurasianBadger wrote: »

Hey

I've no connection with the place but last Saturday missus badger and I had the best steak we've ever eaten in Synotts Castletroy. 14oz and beautiful. Had to wait about 30mins for it but worth every minute. We both like our meat and being honest I couldn't even finish it. At €14.99 it is some bargain. Chips, pepper sauce, mushrooms and onins, it was brill. Going there again soon. VERY soon in fact.

I maybe wrong but I think the owner is on here too. I remember some boardsies talking about it and he even gave them a free drink or something.

Clareman

Merged Badger's thread with the original Limerick steaks thread

donutheadhomer

cronin_j wrote: »

I maybe wrong but I think the owner is on here too. I remember some boardsies talking about it and he even gave them a free drink or something.

if anyone wants to give us a free drink please feel free. We'll be there tomorrow. lol. Best steak I've ever had . recommend it to anyone.

zuroph

is the Synotts €14.99 price still going?! I had presumed it ended long ago!