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The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

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There's been a crazy number of threads recently looking for restaurant recommendations, so I'd like to start a specific thread for it. Please post below about your favourite restaurants - why you like them, what price range they are, what type of food they serve, if they have an early bird, opening hours if you know them, where they're located. If you could include a link to the website, that would be great. The more details, the better. This is not a thread to post negative reviews - there's a thread in the main Food & Drink forum for that if you like. Basically, I want this thread to be full of recommendations, not positive and negative reviews. That being said, you can disagree with a recommendation briefly if you really feel the need to, but you must have a really valid reason such as an awful experience, rather than "I don't really like the food" or "It's too expensive".

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J Mysterio

Never heard of Tanora before. Must give it a go.

rob316

sporina wrote: »

where is the silly goose?

Ya know there between the dole office and the courthouse, used to be Bob Foxes

sporina

pwurple wrote: »

Yes, and highly recommend. Absolute dotes running it, love the food, very reasonable.

In other places to eat, dropped into Silly Goose there over the weekend. Menu is mainly american barfood (wings, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers...) and a big drinks menu. I just had a snack and drink, some wings with a "Cork Libre". Wings were good and hot, very tasty, lips stinging. The Cork libre is a wee hoot, It's a cuba libre cocktail (rum, lime and coke) but with Tanora instead of coke, and with some stripy red and white straws and a couple of random jellys.

All very styled in there, the menu's are in cute penguin style notebooks, ceiling is a painted goose, one of the bar taps is a gooseneck. We enjoyed it anyway. mixed crowd.

where is the silly goose?

pwurple

whatever76 wrote: »

good review for feed your senses on washington st ? Anyone been ?
http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/foodanddrink/restaurantreviews/restaurant-review-feed-your-senses-404281.html

Yes, and highly recommend. Absolute dotes running it, love the food, very reasonable.

In other places to eat, dropped into Silly Goose there over the weekend. Menu is mainly american barfood (wings, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers...) and a big drinks menu. I just had a snack and drink, some wings with a "Cork Libre". Wings were good and hot, very tasty, lips stinging. The Cork libre is a wee hoot, It's a cuba libre cocktail (rum, lime and coke) but with Tanora instead of coke, and with some stripy red and white straws and a couple of random jellys.

All very styled in there, the menu's are in cute penguin style notebooks, ceiling is a painted goose, one of the bar taps is a gooseneck. We enjoyed it anyway. mixed crowd.

Malari

whatever76 wrote: »

good review for feed your senses on washington st ? Anyone been ?
http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/foodanddrink/restaurantreviews/restaurant-review-feed-your-senses-404281.html

I was there recently, and two of us had a feast sharing 7 dishes! Very reasonable too, and when we asked for s second glass of wine she just free-poured it :-) It was a little carb heavy, if that's the kind of thing that concerns you - bread and patatas with a few dishes. But very authentic and laid back with the owner looking after all the tables. I'd go back and try some different dishes.

sporina

walsh08 wrote: »

Really?Well it's 18.50 for the 2 course menu so it's not overly cheap.The food in the Strasbourg Goose is great in my opinion.Though not a fish eater myself,they have an extensive fish menu.The steak is sublime here.

i know they had/have a 3 course for 20e menu.. would question quality at that price.. cynical mayb but thats me

TeletextPear

Had a gorgeous Sunday lunch in the South County in Douglas - fishcakes and chips for me and roast beef dinners for the others. Apple tarts and Eton mess to round it all off, all highly recommended.

walsh08

Really?Well it's 18.50 for the 2 course menu so it's not overly cheap.The food in the Strasbourg Goose is great in my opinion.Though not a fish eater myself,they have an extensive fish menu.The steak is sublime here.

whatever76

good review for feed your senses on washington st ? Anyone been ?
http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/foodanddrink/restaurantreviews/restaurant-review-feed-your-senses-404281.html

sporina

walsh08 wrote: »

Eat in the Strabourg Goose all the time.I would highly recommend it.The food is Amazing especially the garlic bread with cheese for starters and the dauphinoise potatoes.It's also byo!Book well in advance though.

i've never been there - dubious about a place that can serve food such as fish etc at such low prices..

ncmc

pwurple wrote: »

Probably too late, but Gallaghers might be a good spot for him.

It's not til next Saturday! Will check gallaghers out!

pwurple

ncmc wrote: »

He won't eat fish, he wouldn't be keen on Thai, Chinese, Moroccan etc. He likes pasta, Indian, BBQ, steak, burgers etc.

Probably too late, but Gallaghers might be a good spot for him.

-Toppy-

Saw this on the Rising Tide facebook page

The Rising Tide Restaurant
Yesterday at 10:32am ·
It is with a very heavy, sad & emotional heart that we are announcing that the Rising Tide has closed for business.
After over 11 years in business, we had some truly wonderful & memorable moments but unfortunately, we were able to survive during these difficult economic times.
We would like to thank our suppliers, our truly wonderful customers & most importantly, the lifeblood of the business - our staff.
We will sincerely miss each & every one of you.
Thank you for sharing our journey with us.
Sandra, Phil & Ted Murphy xxx

walsh08

No they serve wine too.

J Mysterio

The Rising Tide was mentioned in article in The Independent about great places to go while the weather is good, just the other day.

I had been half thinking of popping out..

northgirl

ncmc wrote: »

I see The Rising Tide in Glaunthane has closed down. Sad to see that. I've only eaten there once but really enjoyed it. Lovely location. Sad to see places like it and Annie's closing down. I know they'd been on Groupon and the like a lot recently which is never a good sign I think!

Annie's is reopening this weekend

kcb

ncmc wrote: »

I see The Rising Tide in Glaunthane has closed down. Sad to see that. I've only eaten there once but really enjoyed it. Lovely location. Sad to see places like it and Annie's closing down. I know they'd been on Groupon and the like a lot recently which is never a good sign I think!

A shame for the area but not at all surprising going by the food I got there last 2-3 times. It had gone downhill majorly. It gave the impression of a badly run place living on former glories for a long time now.

ncmc

pwurple wrote: »

What in particular is he fussy about?

He won't eat fish, he wouldn't be keen on Thai, Chinese, Moroccan etc. He likes pasta, Indian, BBQ, steak, burgers etc.

pwurple

ncmc wrote: »

That's what I feared, it will be at least 8pm before we get to town so looks like Elbow Lane could be out too.

Any suggestions for a lively spot that would also suit fussy husband? I was thinking maybe Electric?

What in particular is he fussy about?

ncmc

sozbox wrote: »

If you get there after 6ish you're looking at a 90 min wait, if you get there later it could be a 2-3 hour wait, my record is calling in at 7.30, dining at 10.30.

That's what I feared, it will be at least 8pm before we get to town so looks like Elbow Lane could be out too.

Any suggestions for a lively spot that would also suit fussy husband? I was thinking maybe Electric?

northgirl

ncmc wrote: »

Thanks Northgirl, looks like my picky hubby might be joining us after all, so I think Orso might be out.

What are the chances of getting a table in Elbow Lane on a Saturday night? Do they take your name there and let you leave, or do you have to wait around?

No worries

Not been to Elbow Lane yet so not sure. Have a good night!

sozbox

ncmc wrote: »

Thanks Northgirl, looks like my picky hubby might be joining us after all, so I think Orso might be out.

What are the chances of getting a table in Elbow Lane on a Saturday night? Do they take your name there and let you leave, or do you have to wait around?

If you get there after 6ish you're looking at a 90 min wait, if you get there later it could be a 2-3 hour wait, my record is calling in at 7.30, dining at 10.30.

ncmc

northgirl wrote: »

Usually you have to leave your name and contact details at Orso and they call you when they have a table free. I've never had to wait longer than an hour and it's an opportunity to pop next door to Arthur Mayne's for a pre-dinner drink. Could not recommend it highly enough. Fantastic.

Thanks Northgirl, looks like my picky hubby might be joining us after all, so I think Orso might be out.

What are the chances of getting a table in Elbow Lane on a Saturday night? Do they take your name there and let you leave, or do you have to wait around?

northgirl

ncmc wrote: »

My sister is coming down next week and I'd like to go somewhere that I normally can't go to with my fussy eater of a husband! Is there any good sushi restaurants? Orso seems to get mentioned a lot, would I need to book?

Usually you have to leave your name and contact details at Orso and they call you when they have a table free. I've never had to wait longer than an hour and it's an opportunity to pop next door to Arthur Mayne's for a pre-dinner drink. Could not recommend it highly enough. Fantastic.

beer enigma

walsh08 wrote: »

Eat in the Strabourg Goose all the time.I would highly recommend it.The food is Amazing especially the garlic bread with cheese for starters and the dauphinoise potatoes.It's also byo!Book well in advance though.

Thanks, just phoned and booked 😀 Is it only byo or can you buy wine there ? It's kinda a surprise date (18 years married !!) so would rather not have a bottle of Chablis under my arm lol

walsh08

Eat in the Strabourg Goose all the time.I would highly recommend it.The food is Amazing especially the garlic bread with cheese for starters and the dauphinoise potatoes.It's also byo!Book well in advance though.

beer enigma

Anyone eaten in the Strasbourg Goose recently ? Looking for pre theatre eats

ncmc

My sister is coming down next week and I'd like to go somewhere that I normally can't go to with my fussy eater of a husband! Is there any good sushi restaurants? Orso seems to get mentioned a lot, would I need to book?

ncmc

I see The Rising Tide in Glaunthane has closed down. Sad to see that. I've only eaten there once but really enjoyed it. Lovely location. Sad to see places like it and Annie's closing down. I know they'd been on Groupon and the like a lot recently which is never a good sign I think!

SteelyDanJalapeno

walsh08 wrote: »

All 4 I would not recommend.I would suggest the 'Market Lane' though.Very nice indeed!Or the 'Cornstore'.

Interested to hear pros for the cornstore