The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

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DeesWholefoods wrote: »

There's a new wine bar in St. Luke's Cross called The Wine Tavern, there's vegetarian and meat/cheese tapas. I'm going on Friday so I will let you know! The No. 8 bus gets you there : ) http://www.stlukeswinetavern.ie/

Was in there a while back (just for wine, no food). Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit again to try the tapas.

pwurple

Was out in Serendipity Cafe last night. Didn't realise they opened evenings, but they are. Food was good, place was clean. Nice atmosphere. Prices were reasonable. 2 courses 22 euro, 3 for 30 I think?

Menu was small, maybe 5 mains. But that's ok by me.

Malari

pwurple wrote: »

Was out in Serendipity Cafe last night. Didn't realise they opened evenings, but they are. Food was good, place was clean. Nice atmosphere. Prices were reasonable. 2 courses 22 euro, 3 for 30 I think?

Menu was small, maybe 5 mains. But that's ok by me.

Where's that?

I'm looking forward to trying out the new place what used to be Boqueria, when they open for food.

TBi

Malari wrote: »

Where's that?

Across from New Jury's/ River Lee hotel on Washington Street/Western road.

nerwen

Malari wrote: »

I'm looking forward to trying out the new place what used to be Boqueria, when they open for food.

Is it a new Spanish one opening there or something new?

Malari

I actually don't know, but it seems like it's a bar that's serving food. As in bar first, food after, so I don't know how good it'll be.

I've just seen the FB notifications for "6ix" on the BDSM feed actually.

nerwen

Found it! Their facebook page seems to be mostly "look at how shiny we're making it" at the moment, but hopefully there will be more food info soon enough.

While there I found this place - L'enoteca. Anyone tried it? I'm such an avid fan of Italee for pasta I'm not sure I have the heart to go anywhere else unless it's pretty much guaranteed to blow my mind!

Malari

Don't know that one at all, but it's in my neck of the woods so I'll have to give it a go!

Faith

Is 6ix the new Boqueria? I'm confused!

confusticated

Yeah, they've got signs up in the window. I've passed it a few times and always read it as sixsix.

evilivor

confusticated wrote: »

Yeah, they've got signs up in the window. I've passed it a few times and always read it as sixsix.

It's 6ix - the building is 6 Bridge st. Going for a South American vibe one reads today.

scudo2

DeesWholefoods wrote: »

There's a new wine bar in St. Luke's Cross called The Wine Tavern, there's vegetarian and meat/cheese tapas. I'm going on Friday so I will let you know! The No. 8 bus gets you there : ) http://www.stlukeswinetavern.ie/

Free FOOD in Henchies next door starts at 6pm every fridays, all u can eat and THEN go for a glass of vino next door in the Tavern.

FREE FOOD = ARTISAN BREAD + A lot more !

Its lovely.
Its free
Its yummy.

BanzaiBk

Any suggestions other than the Liberty Grill for an after work/pre-drinks restaurant for about 5 people on a Friday. We're on the Washington Street side of the city. Plain eaters mainly! Thanks a mill'.

Nonoperational

Electric or Soho?

confusticated

Bodega? Cafe Bar Deli?

dobman88

Hi folks, can anyone tell me has "Zanzibar" closed down or what? Last 3 times I was there it was closed, 2 Mondays and one Thursday afternoon. I am from Killarney and used to always eat there when I was in Cork. I ate in The Thomond when it was closed but would be great to go back to Zanzibar again. Any info appreciated, cheers

MickOR

Any recommendations for a good walk-in(no booking) tonight in the city centre? Preferably with at least one good veggie option on the menu

ABajaninCork

MickOR wrote: »

Any recommendations for a good walk-in(no booking) tonight in the city centre? Preferably with at least one good veggie option on the menu

Market Lane is good for walk-ins. They have some nice veggie and fish options on the menu too.

Went for dinner there last night. It's my favourite restaurant, and I have to say I've never had a bad meal in there!

HTH

the beer revolu

dobman88 wrote: »

Hi folks, can anyone tell me has "Zanzibar" closed down or what? Last 3 times I was there it was closed, 2 Mondays and one Thursday afternoon. I am from Killarney and used to always eat there when I was in Cork. I ate in The Thomond when it was closed but would be great to go back to Zanzibar again. Any info appreciated, cheers

It's gone.

curly from cork

Yip def gone ... Took a glance up to the top of the building the other day .. Broken window says it all

Manach

curly from cork wrote: »

Yip def gone ... Took a glance up to the top of the building the other day .. Broken window says it all

Pity as I quite liked in for the specials and the location. Been gone nearly 6 months now?

dobman88

Manach wrote: »

Pity as I quite liked in for the specials and the location. Been gone nearly 6 months now?

Yeah, same as that. Also had a first date with my girlfriend there. Was gonna go on Tuesday for her birthday. O well, somewhere in Killarney it is. Thanks guys.

TBi

dobman88 wrote: »

O well, somewhere in Killarney it is. Thanks guys.

Lord Kenmare restaurant. Great place!

leahyl

What do people think of Jacobs on the Mall? Have never been but thinking of booking Christmas night out there for myself and a group of friends. Menu looks good and there appears to be an early bird menu available at the weekends also.

Malari

I've been thinking about trying it again too. I'm just afraid it would be a bit....dead. I like a restaurant with a bit of life for people-watching.

leahyl

Malari wrote: »

I've been thinking about trying it again too. I'm just afraid it would be a bit....dead. I like a restaurant with a bit of life for people-watching.

Have you been before so? I've never been you see so just wondering what the food is like? And has it a bad atmosphere??

Malari

leahyl wrote: »

Have you been before so? I've never been you see so just wondering what the food is like? And has it a bad atmosphere??

Well, I've been a looong, long time ago. I'd say it's changed hands, chefs and everything else since then :P

I did drop in to have a look about a year ago. I wanted to book a dinner around Christmas for a bunch of people. The menu was fine, as far as I recall, but the evening I dropped by (Friday evening in December) the place was really quiet and that's what put me off.

leahyl

Malari wrote: »

Well, I've been a looong, long time ago. I'd say it's changed hands, chefs and everything else since then :P

I did drop in to have a look about a year ago. I wanted to book a dinner around Christmas for a bunch of people. The menu was fine, as far as I recall, but the evening I dropped by (Friday evening in December) the place was really quiet and that's what put me off.

Cheers for that - that's a bit strange alright that it was so quiet at that time of the year - you'd image it would be heaving!

gimmick

Went to Bierhalle the other night. It was only ok. Had Schnitzel. It was basically breaded gammon steak. Having lived in Germany I know my schnitzel and know whats good and bad.

The beer was good though and the wife enjoyed what she had. The price was reasonable as well. I would probably go back, but would try something different.

the beer revolu

gimmick wrote: »

Went to Bierhalle the other night. It was only ok. Had Schnitzel. It was basically breaded gammon steak. Having lived in Germany I know my schnitzel and know whats good and bad.

The beer was good though and the wife enjoyed what she had. The price was reasonable as well. I would probably go back, but would try something different.

Trick with the Bierhalle is to stick with the pizza!