The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

whatever76 · 27-10-2016 02:44PM

Wow 2 great additons to the city !! Along with Borritos and Blues - Son of a bun wont be too happy either !

pwurple · 27-10-2016 03:34PM

whatever76 wrote: »

Wow 2 great additons to the city !! Along with Borritos and Blues - Son of a bun wont be too happy either !

Son of a bun, gourmet burger bistro, coqbull, there are loads of similar ones. I'd say they don't give a toss. Cork people clearly like to eat burgers.

whatever76 · 27-10-2016 03:54PM

pwurple wrote: »

whatever76 wrote: »

Wow 2 great additons to the city !! Along with Borritos and Blues - Son of a bun wont be too happy either !

Son of a bun, gourmet burger bistro, coqbull, there are loads of similar ones. I'd say they don't give a toss. Cork people clearly like to eat burgers.

true that - I guess I had Bunsen and Son of a bun more aligned to each other ! Anyway its all good for us !!

nerwen · 29-10-2016 02:19AM

pwurple wrote: »

Two new places on Washington street, new fish wife, Bunsen and boojum!

This is just brill!

What are the two new places on Washington or is that Bunsen and Boojum?

Not had either of those anyway so looking forward to it.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 29-10-2016 08:41AM

Boojum is a step above any burrito place in Cork

the beer revolu · 30-10-2016 07:57AM

Two new eateries in the north side.

There's a Georgian fast food place on the bottom of Shandon Street, called Puri I tried it yesterday and will go back to try something else. I had a traditional dish of meat, (chicken, pork or beef) cooked with potatoes, onions, green pepper and mushrooms. Very simple, good grub. They have burgers, pizzas and kebabs but plenty of traditional Georgian food too. I hope they survive.
https://m.facebook.com/geoffcPURI/photos/a.1810990025849577.1073741827.1810950925853487/1810989815849598/?type=3&source=44

Also, on popes quay a new Nepalese place has opened where Bierhalle/Charcoal grill/Peri peri chicken /La quila was. Totally new operation, not another reworking. It's called Thali Namaste. I haven't tried it yet but the menu looks good and I've heard good things.

happyday · 30-10-2016 09:46AM

the beer revolu wrote: »

Two new eateries in the north side.

There's a Georgian fast food place on the bottom of Shandon Street, called Puri I tried it yesterday and will go back to try something else. I had a traditional dish of meat, (chicken, pork or beef) cooked with potatoes, onions, green pepper and mushrooms. Very simple, good grub. They have burgers, pizzas and kebabs but plenty of traditional Georgian food too. I hope they survive.
https://m.facebook.com/geoffcPURI/photos/a.1810990025849577.1073741827.1810950925853487/1810989815849598/?type=3&source=44

Also, on popes quay a new Nepalese place has opened where Bierhalle/Charcoal grill/Peri peri chicken /La quila was. Totally new operation, not another reworking. It's called Thali Namaste. I haven't tried it yet but the menu looks good and I've heard good things.

There are more and more Georgian people coming to Cork. I noticed this in an inner city school I worked in. All very nice children.

JackieChang · 01-11-2016 10:28AM

the beer revolu wrote: »

Also, on popes quay a new Nepalese place has opened where Bierhalle/Charcoal grill/Peri peri chicken /La quila was. Totally new operation, not another reworking. It's called Thali Namaste. I haven't tried it yet but the menu looks good and I've heard good things.

That place is so bloody confusing. Changes names and owner every couple of weeks.

the beer revolu · 01-11-2016 07:36PM

JackieChang wrote: »

That place is so bloody confusing. Changes names and owner every couple of weeks.

This is an entirely new operation.
No connection with the old efforts afaik

leahyl · 02-11-2016 10:45AM

That's strange about Lal Quila/Charcoal Grill cos I just bought a living social voucher for Lal Quila, which apparently can be used in the restaurant in Douglas or Popes Quay......so I wonder what happens if someone wants to book Popes Quay restaurant....I didn't even remember that they had a Lal Quila on Popes Quay anyway, so I booked Douglas .

gimmick · 04-11-2016 09:09AM

Got a pizza delivered from Heaven Pizza on Victoria Cross last night. Must say it was extremely tasteless.

Got chips as well and those were incredible.

D'Agger · 04-11-2016 09:22AM

Went to Isaacs for lunch this weekend - having said I was looking for a place that did steaks - our party was too hungover from Friday night to eat that much

Had Brie & Chicken Tarragon - both were quite good - got a small jug of house wine which was top notch it must be said, checked the menu just there and can't see the name unfortunately but believe it was Argentinian

Has it been confirmed that it's Bunsen & Boojum? If so then do we have locations?

sporina · 04-11-2016 01:41PM

D'Agger wrote: »

Went to Isaacs for lunch this weekend - having said I was looking for a place that did steaks - our party was too hungover from Friday night to eat that much

Had Brie & Chicken Tarragon - both were quite good - got a small jug of house wine which was top notch it must be said, checked the menu just there and can't see the name unfortunately but believe it was Argentinian

Has it been confirmed that it's Bunsen & Boojum? If so then do we have locations?

I have never eaten in Isaac's as I always had the impression that it was very loud in there from when ever I walked past... how do others find the noise level in there? Esp. at night time..

D'Agger · 04-11-2016 02:04PM

sporina wrote: »

I have never eaten in Isaac's as I always had the impression that it was very loud in there from when ever I walked past... how do others find the noise level in there? Esp. at night time..

I've enjoyed eating there always tbh - noise has never really been an issue for me

One comment my friend made was that the interior of the building is top notch, but he felt the tables could do with an upgrade, that's the first piece of criticism I've heard leveled against the place too!

gazzamc · 04-11-2016 06:22PM

Hi guys, myself and my girlfriend are in Cork for the weekend and we're looking for a restaurant to eat this evening. Last time we visited we ate at Elbow Lane (which had the best steak I've ever had and great service for a reasonable price), unfortunately it seems it's closed(getting work done I guess).

Long story short, any recommendations for a place that does a great steak and serves big enough portions?

Thanks

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup · 04-11-2016 07:21PM

gazzamc wrote: »

Hi guys, myself and my girlfriend are in Cork for the weekend and we're looking for a restaurant to eat this evening. Last time we visited we ate at Elbow Lane (which had the best steak I've ever had and great service for a reasonable price), unfortunately it seems it's closed(getting work done I guess).

Long story short, any recommendations for a place that does a great steak and serves big enough portions?

Thanks

ya it burned down! hoping it reopens cos it's quality.

if i was you, holy smoke for their new FLAT IRON STEAK. i haven't tried it myself yet but it looks unreal: https://www.facebook.com/HolySmokeCork/videos/677818352394073/

dunno about portion sizes, think it's small enough, you'll have to get a few sides. if it's a big feed you want, get the bbq blow out tray. at €30 you're supposed to share but i usually get one for myself. unreal, well worth the price.

menu for holy smoke:
https://www.facebook.com/HolySmokeCork/posts/674225969419978

gazzamc · 04-11-2016 07:30PM

georgiecasey wrote: »

ya it burned down! hoping it reopens cos it's quality.

if i was you, holy smoke for their new FLAT IRON STEAK. i haven't tried it myself yet but it looks unreal: https://www.facebook.com/HolySmokeCork/videos/677818352394073/

dunno about portion sizes, think it's small enough, you'll have to get a few sides. if it's a big feed you want, get the bbq blow out tray. at €30 you're supposed to share but i usually get one for myself. unreal, well worth the price.

menu for holy smoke:
https://www.facebook.com/HolySmokeCork/posts/674225969419978

Thanks for the reply, that's crazy.. It is quality, one of the reasons I came back..

We've found a spot, "Liberty Grill", waiting on the order now.. We were lucky to find a spot without reservation.. But I'll keep an eye on that place you recommend for the next time.

Thanks again

Malari · 04-11-2016 08:23PM

Liberty is the best steak I ever had in Cork - spot on!

gazzamc · 04-11-2016 08:32PM

Malari wrote: »

Liberty is the best steak I ever had in Cork - spot on!

It's a bit on the small side but still good, doesn't beat elbowlane.. I'm just happy to get a good stake.. I was sober when I ate at elbowlane, but tipsy now so may be affecting my judgment.

Malari · 04-11-2016 08:47PM

gazzamc wrote: »

It's a bit on the small side but still good, doesn't beat elbowlane.. I'm just happy to get a good stake.. I was sober when I ate at elbowlane, but tipsy now so may be affecting my judgment.

Haven't had Elbow Lane steak yet...I prefer a fillet. But must try when they re-open.

Nonoperational · 04-11-2016 08:50PM

gazzamc wrote: »

It's a bit on the small side but still good, doesn't beat elbowlane.. I'm just happy to get a good stake.. I was sober when I ate at elbowlane, but tipsy now so may be affecting my judgment.

Order 2!!

Jentle Grenade · 04-11-2016 09:01PM

Had another out of this world meal in Bastion during the week for our anniversary. Easily the best restaurant in the county IMO. There's a new tasting menu on the way too.

gazzamc · 04-11-2016 09:29PM

Nonoperational wrote: »

Order 2!!

You here too :P

pwurple · 05-11-2016 09:31PM

Jentle Grenade wrote: »

Had another out of this world meal in Bastion during the week for our anniversary. Easily the best restaurant in the county IMO. There's a new tasting menu on the way too.

Aww, really glad you like it. I'm a huge fan too.

dudara · 08-11-2016 02:46PM

Another great steak option is Jacques, who sometimes do a Cote du Boeuf for 2

sporina · 08-11-2016 03:51PM

its a shame Zamora is gone - it was soo good - I was looking forward to going more often.. we need more places like this I think - just good local food with a bit of flare but at reasonable (but realistic) prices..

rob316 · 10-11-2016 04:41PM

Boojum opening on winthrop street in January

pwurple · 10-11-2016 05:09PM

Popped in to mention Fenn's Quay. Ate there recently... had forgotten what quality food they do there with all the new places that have been opening. It's a good one. Lots of attention to ingredients (plenty of locally sourced stuff, smoking their own salmon etc).

whatever76 · 11-11-2016 10:33AM

Ah sad to see Ginos going - I did like there pizza grant it its been a few years since i was in there. Memories of Death by Choclate back in the 90's !!
New tenents will be Boojum
http://www.eveningecho.ie/cork-news/ginos-winthrop-street-closes-26-years/2566259/

leahyl · 11-11-2016 10:37AM

Shame about Gino's, simply because it was in Cork for so long, but haven't been there in years myself. I only passed it recently and was wondering to myself was it still doing well.....obviously not.

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