The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

the beer revolu

pwurple wrote: »

Some of us hate the massive portion thing though, so please don't beg restaurants to do this.

Yes, value for money, but I'll take quality over eating out of a trough (Yes Eco's , I mean you!) every time.

I completely agree but it is a fine line between scanty and big, ignorant portions.
I hate what I consider to be too large portions but I equally hate feeling short changed and the problem is that it's subjective.

Water John

Ah, its the business there in. It's not hard to hit the Goldilocks amount. Not out a lot, but if so, in a group of 5/6. We usually all agree on the 'loading' applied by the restaurant.
Stingy is worse than over load.

Footoo

pwurple wrote: »

Some of us hate the massive portion thing though, so please don't beg restaurants to do this.

Yes, value for money, but I'll take quality over eating out of a trough (Yes Eco's , I mean you!) every time.

Na, Spitjack is genuinely scanty (especially for the price) . 3 thin slices of pork belly, with a dribble of sauce, in a gigantic plate, with a small portion of potatoes on the side. They need to provide a little bit extra of everything and maybe add a simple portion of greens to every plate and theyll be sorted because the food was actually good, and the decor inside in one of the most impressive in the city.

Mumha

pwurple wrote: »

Some of us hate the massive portion thing though, so please don't beg restaurants to do this.

Yes, value for money, but I'll take quality over eating out of a trough (Yes Eco's , I mean you!) every time.

It doesn't have to be massive portions (which can often mean less quality anyway), but you don't put out servings that assumes everyone has the appetite of a rabbit, because you spent so much money on the décor & lease.

Mumha

the beer revolu wrote: »

I completely agree but it is a fine line between scanty and big, ignorant portions.
I hate what I consider to be too large portions but I equally hate feeling short changed and the problem is that it's subjective.

At least if it's too large, you have the choice not to eat all of it !

Back in the 90s, I remember being brought to Cliffords on the Mardyke, as a reward for our project team. Half the group ended up going up to Lennoxs afterwards.

For me, restaurants like the Strasbourg Goose in town have it right.

Malari

I've only been to Spitjacks once, but I needed an assist to finish my meal! And I was hungry going in. I wouldn't have singled them out for small portions, but I'll have to take note the next time.

Water John

Mumha, your amongst company, that has trailed to Lennox's, to top up.

corkgsxr

Any recommendations for some were quite nice like club brasserie

whatever76

corkgsxr wrote: »

Any recommendations for some were quite nice like club brasserie

Greens or Star Anise would be my recommends ; Sage if you venture outside the city !

sporina

whatever76 wrote: »

Greens or Star Anise would be my recommends ; Sage if you venture outside the city !

fenn's quay is also excellent

Rhinohippo

sporina wrote: »

fenn's quay is also excellent

Greenes is always good but have never been to Fenn's Quay. Must try it.

pwurple

Woot! Cafe Velo opening for nighttime. On the weekends.

Menu here.

https://cafeveloie.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/cafe-velo-new-menus.pdf

pwurple

corkgsxr wrote: »

Any recommendations for some were quite nice like club brasserie

Les Gourmandaise if you can get a booking.

Greenes

Flemings is old skool, but i love it.

Outside the city... Bastion in Kinsale is my fav at the moment.

flangemeistro

Hey guys, kind of short notice but looking for a bit of advice.
I have two Spanish friends visiting today before they head home tomorrow.
They're up to their eyes balls in burger joints and bacon and cabbage and stew so I'm wondering does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere that does Spanish or Mediterranean cuisine or tapas in the wider cork area doesn't specifically have to be the city centre.
Also gonna have two small people with us so Cask won't suit.
Thanks.

cbmonstra

flangemeistro wrote: »

Hey guys, kind of short notice but looking for a bit of advice.
I have two Spanish friends visiting today before they head home tomorrow.
They're up to their eyes balls in burger joints and bacon and cabbage and stew so I'm wondering does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere that does Spanish or Mediterranean cuisine or tapas in the wider cork area doesn't specifically have to be the city centre.
Also gonna have two small people with us so Cask won't suit.
Thanks.

Feed your Senses on Washington St is a Spanish restaurant, and I think they do a paella for groups as well as tapas style dishes.

Salt on Victoria Road has nice tapas, I have found the specials are usually good there. It is a little pricey for what you get, but the decor and atmosphere is nice in my opinion.

what the hell!

The New Mexican and Tequila Bar place has opened down the boardwalk. Looking forward to hearing what it's like. Might try get in there next week.

northgirl

flangemeistro wrote: »

Hey guys, kind of short notice but looking for a bit of advice.
I have two Spanish friends visiting today before they head home tomorrow.
They're up to their eyes balls in burger joints and bacon and cabbage and stew so I'm wondering does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere that does Spanish or Mediterranean cuisine or tapas in the wider cork area doesn't specifically have to be the city centre.
Also gonna have two small people with us so Cask won't suit.
Thanks.

The pigs back in Douglas has a nice selection, has lots of parking and should cater to the smallies too I think.

bee06

what the hell! wrote: »

The New Mexican and Tequila Bar place has opened down the boardwalk. Looking forward to hearing what it's like. Might try get in there next week.

I really wish they'd post the menu on the Facebook page. Really hope the food is good.

Ludo

bee06 wrote: »

I really wish they'd post the menu on the Facebook page. Really hope the food is good.

https://www.facebook.com/TequilaJacksBar/menu/

Not full menu though...amateurs :-)

^ Their breakfast menu looks good. I wonder will it be served at brunch hours!

bee06

Ludo wrote: »

https://www.facebook.com/TequilaJacksBar/menu/

Not full menu though...amateurs :-)

Thanks! I think it's owned by the same guys as Soho?

And they have churros ... my favourite thing ever.

the beer revolu

Lia_lia wrote: »

^ Their breakfast menu looks good. I wonder will it be served at brunch hours!

It looks really good and looks like it would be hard to fook up. (I know, don't pox it!)
I have high hopes for breakfast at least.
Reasonable too.
And poached eggs without Hollandaise!

Malari

the beer revolu wrote: »

It looks really good and looks like it would be hard to fook up. (I know, don't pox it!)
I have high hopes for breakfast at least.
Reasonable too.
And poached eggs without Hollandaise!

Ooh, you can also get hollandaise-free poachers in Velo and Liberty

northgirl

Menu looks nice, might give it a visit

https://stoneview.ie

bizz213

Lia_lia wrote: »

^ Their breakfast menu looks good. I wonder will it be served at brunch hours!

Brekkie menu looks real good! Pity there using bewelys coffee. Deffo give it a try for the churros and the guacamole bagel! They sound awesome!

the beer revolu

bizz213 wrote: »

Brekkie menu looks real good! Pity there using bewelys coffee. Deffo give it a try for the churros and the guacamole bagel! They sound awesome!

Bewley's supply a huge range of different coffees, some of which are very good.
If made with care on a decent machine, Bewley's isn't, necessarily, bad coffee. It just often is.

gimmick

Finally got to Boojum the other day. Talk about fuss over nothing. Very much falls into the "grand" category. Certainly not worth the hype.

Amigo is still better.

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TrustedApple

Spitjack omg just shocking is not the word and the owner needs to learn manners !!!

Malari

TrustedApple wrote: »

Spitjack omg just shocking is not the word and the owner needs to learn manners !!!

:eek: Want to explain what actually happened?

TrustedApple

Ok just went for breakfast there and everything is dead fired when said it was grilled !!!. The grease that was dripping of everything was crazy.

Got a coffee was handed a exp cup and was told that's a large and I was like the people over there got cups twice the size is it who you know I said to the girl and she told me you have to request a larger cup ......

The bread that came with the breakfast was brunned as well !!!!. I make better toast myself when I am 1/2 a sleep.

The owner came over and told me that Notting is deep fired and its grilled i am like no explan the gresse on eveything ?. He still said it's not deep fired and I went I normally go to the library grill for breckfest and tried this place and your not up to the standards at all fighting with me back over food that is clearly dead fired.

Told us to leave and never come back and go to the liberty grill if there great .....