Steak

kenn0

Hey all

Looking for a pub where I can go in and have a really good steak and a pint of Guinness. I know plenty of restaurants in Kilkenny do great steaks. I just want to go in order medium steak, chips, onions and a pint of Guinness. Any thoughts?

Captain Havoc

Rafter Dempseys used to do a good steak.

xxshirlxx

newpark hotel.. the bistro bar.. lovely

Owryan

Would have to say rafter dempseys also.
Their desserts are pretty good too

kenn0

Thanks all

I will get back with reports over the next few weeks.
I will be judging

1. the steak
2. the chips
3. the onions
4. the pint of guinness
5. and of course the price

fabbydabby

Lettuce know how it goes anwyay.

Sky King

I like the 'Bookmaker's Sandwich' in Kyteler's Inn.

Not exactly a steak dinner in the classic sense since it is served on a ciabatta but it's nice and the pints in there are savage.

ft9

I had a steak before in The Orchard and it was very good.

kenn0

Back looking for a pub where I can go in and have a really good steak and a pint of Guinness. I know plenty of restaurants in Kilkenny do great steaks. I just want to go in order medium steak, chips, onions and a pint of Guinness. Any thoughts?
Any updates since 2012?
My most recent nice steak was in the Algarve Grill. Great steak. Great food in general there.

kikel

kenn0 wrote: »

Thanks all

I will get back with reports over the next few weeks.
I will be judging

1. the steak
2. the chips
3. the onions
4. the pint of guinness
5. and of course the price

I'm still waiting for your 2012 report!!!

kenn0

kikel wrote: »

I'm still waiting for your 2012 report!!!

I lost the beer mat I had it written on

kikel

kenn0 wrote: »

Back looking for a pub where I can go in and have a really good steak and a pint of Guinness. I know plenty of restaurants in Kilkenny do great steaks. I just want to go in order medium steak, chips, onions and a pint of Guinness. Any thoughts?
Any updates since 2012?
My most recent nice steak was in the Algarve Grill. Great steak. Great food in general there.

I've heard a number of people mention the Algarve Grill. I've being meaning to try it put could never convince the other half to join me.

kenn0

kikel wrote: »

I've heard a number of people mention the Algarve Grill. I've being meaning to try it put could never convince the other half to join me.

solo mission required for the algarve

Steak is good there. Very nice staff too.
The chicken piri piri cooked over charcoal grill is amazing.

Marble do a nice steak too.

citykat

kenn0 wrote: »

Back looking for a pub where I can go in and have a really good steak and a pint of Guinness. I know plenty of restaurants in Kilkenny do great steaks. I just want to go in order medium steak, chips, onions and a pint of Guinness. Any thoughts?
Any updates since 2012?
My most recent nice steak was in the Algarve Grill. Great steak. Great food in general there.

Try Rafter Dempseys if you haven't already. They pride themselves with their 'steak on a stone'.

kikel

citykat wrote: »

Try Rafter Dempseys if you haven't already. They pride themselves with their 'steak on a stone'.

Was interested in your recommendation until the very last word. #bringbackplates

citykat

kikel wrote: »

Was interested in your recommendation until the very last word. #bringbackplates

I'm with you on that. Not a fan of the 'stone' either but the filet steak on it was delicious.

Sky King

kikel wrote: »

Was interested in your recommendation until the very last word. #bringbackplates

It's a bit gimmicky alright but the SOTS idea is that your steak is actually cooking on the piping hot stone, not just served on it like you would a plate, meaning you can do it precisely to your liking and it's perfectly hot and fresh when you eat it.

Edit I have never had it in Rafter Dempsey's so maybe their's is different

kikel

Sky King wrote: »

It's a bit gimmicky alright but the SOTS idea is that your steak is actually cooking on the piping hot stone, not just served on it like you would a plate, meaning you can do it precisely to your liking and it's perfectly hot and fresh when you eat it.

Edit I have never had it in Rafter Dempsey's so maybe their's is different

If i'm paying an establishment for dinner i expect the staff to cook the dinner. If i was wanted to cook myself i would of stayed at home. :D:D:D:p:p:p:p:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

Sky King

I'm inclined to agree with you.

clivej

Best steak I've ever had, & I've eaten plenty, was/is in Kytelers Inn.
Fillet steak and all the trimmings. Meat is from a well known local butcher, one of the very few still butchering in Kilkenny. You won't be disappointed.

kikel

clivej wrote: »

Best steak I've ever had, & I've eaten plenty, was/is in Kytelers Inn.
Fillet steak and all the trimmings. Meat is from a well known local butcher, one of the very few still butchering in Kilkenny. You won't be disappointed.

Sound like you work for Kytlers knowing where they buy their meat.

catbear

kikel wrote: »

Sound like you work for Kytlers knowing where they buy their meat.

In fairness Kytlers does have a good reputation for the roast dinners. Actually I'm in mind for one now!

kikel

catbear wrote: »

In fairness Kytlers does have a good reputation for the roast dinners. Actually I'm in mind for one now!

Jeez, 2 recommendations in ones day. The staff are out in full!!! (only kiddin)

I may go back. I ate there once, it was terrible. Will try again.

catbear

kikel wrote: »

Jeez, 2 recommendations in ones day. The staff are out in full!!! (only kiddin)

I may go back. I ate there once, it was terrible. Will try again.

It's not the type of food I'd rave about but it has been dependable. It's a place you could take elder relatives (if you get them up the steps) who'd don't like anything fussy.

I actually avoid Kytlers as a pub, always too full of tourist trad music.