The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

JohnK

JupiterKid wrote: »

Finally a Boojum comes to Cork!:D Is it all it's cracked up to be? Where is it exactly?

Its on Winthrop Street where Gino's used to be. I passed it twice on Thursday and once on Friday and each time the queue was back to the door so I'd say their opening is certainly doing well. I havent tried it yet myself though, I'll wait for the queue to die down a bit.

pwurple

Zamora was owned by two wine shop guys, which is why the wine list was great!
Good chefs are expensive to employ, I'd say the finances didn't work. Chef's who run their own places underpay themselves I reckon... all guessing on my part there btw.

The hotels as well have better wine lists. Always forget them, oops. Hayfield manor etc.

sporina

pwurple wrote: »

Zamora was owned by two wine shop guys, which is why the wine list was great!
Good chefs are expensive to employ, I'd say the finances didn't work. Chef's who run their own places underpay themselves I reckon... all guessing on my part there btw.

yeah i heard the same - they are bound to open something else?

the beer revolu

Star Anise has a very good wine list.
The owners partner was a wine rep for years.
They are into their wine.

sporina

the beer revolu wrote: »

Star Anise has a very good wine list.
The owners partner was a wine rep for years.
They are into their wine.

fab restaurant too

SteelyDanJalapeno

The Cork Boojum is not at the standard of there other shops yet, I'm sure it will improve over time

pwurple

We had a nice lunch/brunch in Fenn's quay at the weekend. They do brunch on saturday, which was news to me, so maybe it will interest you good people.  

I had spiced beef with fried potato, spinach and a poached egg. Yum. Highly recommend it. 

Got pancakes for the kids, they scoffed them down. The pancakes were a little unusual I thought. Very tall, taller even than american ones. More like a wide scone than a pancake. Fenn's quay is lovely for children actually, they do half portions of everything on their ordinary menu, rather than the crappy 'chips and nuggets' offerings you get some places.
Anyway, everyone was happy out. They'd a good few specials going as well.

JP Liz V1

Clancys has closed, ate there a few times and liked it

sozbox

Bunsen hiring at the moment, won't be long now

BullBlackNova

sozbox wrote: »

Bunsen hiring at the moment, won't be long now

Do we know where it's going yet?

sozbox

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Do we know where it's going yet?

No idea. Can't find any info on location

sporina

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Clancys has closed, ate there a few times and liked it

well i don't like to see businesses go under but I heard the staff were informed via text at 3am. From the deplorable experience I had with management in there - I am not surprised by this - terrible. I feel sorry for the staff. I won't miss it though cos I have not stood in it since that night in 2012.

okedoke

Any suggestions for good places to eat with a toddler around the city - has to have space for them to roam a bit. Feels like a long time since I've been anywhere other than Milano's.

kcb

okedoke wrote: »

Any suggestions for good places to eat with a toddler around the city - has to have space for them to roam a bit. Feels like a long time since I've been anywhere other than Milano's.

There's a decent cafe in The Opera House. Not a lot of seating but good grub and plenty of open space for toddlers. The Clarion (Clayton) is another option. Food probably average but loads of space.

okedoke

kcb wrote: »

There's a decent cafe in The Opera House. Not a lot of seating but good grub and plenty of open space for toddlers. The Clarion (Clayton) is another option. Food probably average but loads of space.

Opera House is a good suggestion thanks

Mumha

kcb wrote: »

There's a decent cafe in The Opera House. Not a lot of seating but good grub and plenty of open space for toddlers. The Clarion (Clayton) is another option. Food probably average but loads of space.

Was at the Cara O'Sullivan show on Sunday evening and passed by the café...looked nice.

pwurple

okedoke wrote: »

Any suggestions for good places to eat with a toddler around the city - has to have space for them to roam a bit. Feels like a long time since I've been anywhere other than Milano's.

Market lane provides colouring pencils. I like italee as well for lunchtime for children. Speedy service is the key!

I have smallies myself, and try my best to keep them contained to the table. I bring a pack of colouring stuff and stickers in my bag for it.

People are walking around with hot things in restaurants, I don't want tea or coffee landing on their head.

whatever76

The Crawford is lovely for lunch as well and child friendly !

the beer revolu

pwurple wrote: »

I have smallies myself, and try my best to keep them contained to the table. I bring a pack of colouring stuff and stickers in my bag for it.

People are walking around with hot things in restaurants, I don't want tea or coffee landing on their head.

I was going to say something along those lines but as I don't have kids I decided not to. I'm glad a parent did.

Lemag

Last week I noticed a new place going in beside Greenes. I didn't seem to be too far off opening. Does anyone know whether or not it has opened yet?

leahyl

Seriously guys, keep on topic

leahyl

the beer revolu wrote: »

<SNIP>

What did I JUST say???? On with the recommending of restaurants please....for food....

mimihops

Lemag wrote: »

Last week I noticed a new place going in beside Greenes. I didn't seem to be too far off opening. Does anyone know whether or not it has opened yet?

It's Cask, a new cocktail bar that will service small plates/tapas as well. Opening next week by all accounts.

thesultan

Went to Raymond's in Midleton . great feed

Nonoperational

Early bird in Donovans Midleton recently. Cracking value and great food.

IrishBelle

I would say the food in the cafe at the Opera House is very good, much better than average. The service was fantastic too. It is quite small though, which is a shame

Miaireland

Could someone suggest somewhere nice in the City Centre for a midweek birthday lunch? Tend to head to Market Lane which is excellent but fancy a change.

pwurple

Miaireland wrote: »

Could someone suggest somewhere nice in the City Centre for a midweek birthday lunch? Tend to head to Market Lane which is excellent but fancy a change.

How about the restaurant side of the farmgate upstairs in the market?

Club brasserie

Gallaghers

Liberty grill

Jentle Grenade

pwurple wrote: »

We had a nice lunch/brunch in Fenn's quay at the weekend. They do brunch on saturday, which was news to me, so maybe it will interest you good people.  

I had spiced beef with fried potato, spinach and a poached egg. Yum. Highly recommend it. 

I love the brunch on Saturday in Fenn's, I almost always have some variation of the fried potato too!

Dave47

mimihops wrote: »

It's Cask, a new cocktail bar that will service small plates/tapas as well. Opening next week by all accounts.

Mccurtain street filling up with some nice restaurants/bars - quite a trendy part of the city now