The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

Malari wrote: »

Yeah, I agree the tapas places here are not entirely authentic. The whole idea is you have two, then if you want another one or two you'd just go and grab them off the counter, or order while getting a drink.

But a flight to Spain for a meal is a bit beyond my budget for a Father's Day treat

The tapas in The Parlour Cafe is a bit more substantial than your regular tapas..

Is Tedo still open? I was there twice - Liked it

the beer revolu wrote: »

Chilli Gobi on special on Iyer's today.
It's like crack.
This is possibly my favorite food ever and I don't really like cauliflower!

There's KBS on tap in the bierhaus, or was.

Just in case you're considering a light desert :pac:

roll over doughnuts,,, ice cream today - is there a new ice cream place on OP street?

Had a very nice burger in 14A (French Church Street). My dining partner gave the steak sandwich the thumbs up. They have a 3 course /€20 menu in the evenings.

kcb wrote: »

Republic in Ballincollig

Very enjoyable evening recently. A nice venue, plenty of space and light.

Friendly and helpful staff.

The food was good all round. Menu is straight forward but couldn't complain about what we got.

Unfortunately Republic has closed! It's only open since November. Despite seeming to be busy, the entire place - including JDs bar is gone. I parked outside on Thursday and it was open. At 6am Friday they were removing furniture!

SouthernBelle wrote: »

Unfortunately Republic has closed! It's only open since November. Despite seeming to be busy, the entire place - including JDs bar is gone. I parked outside on Thursday and it was open. At 6am Friday they were removing furniture!

While meaning to try it I never made it down to republic.

Reports I heard back was fairly over priced for very average food.

It's one of my pet hates about Cork, businesses seem to come and go constantly.

Apparently there's a new Indian coming to main st, hopefully it lasts longer than the last few that have opened

northgirl wrote: »

Annies in Sunday's Well is seemingly closed again.

That was such a great restaurant when it was at its height. Really inventive and fun stuff as well e.g. I vividly remember a chocolate cr?me brulee that was in a pyramid shape. It was michelin level stuff.

sporina wrote: »

omg how many times is that now! not a lot of passing trade i guess..

A little off the beaten track, unfortunately.

Been to Spitjack twice over the last few weeks. First time I had a sandwich and was a little disappointed as I thought it really could have used a bit more meat, having just a single slice in there. Otherwise good sandwich and fries, the juice was outrageously pricey though - over €6 for a whiskey tumbler sized glass of some healthy green stuff!

Went again yesterday, skipped the juice and bread and had a porchetta lunch plate - meat with a side and sauce of my choice. The meat was amazing, 2 big juicy slices that came with crispy crackling and the red wine jus was awesome too. About €15, so I'd say average price wise.

nerwen wrote: »

Been to Spitjack twice over the last few weeks. First time I had a sandwich and was a little disappointed as I thought it really could have used a bit more meat, having just a single slice in there. Otherwise good sandwich and fries, the juice was outrageously pricey though - over €6 for a whiskey tumbler sized glass of some healthy green stuff!

Went again yesterday, skipped the juice and bread and had a porchetta lunch plate - meat with a side and sauce of my choice. The meat was amazing, 2 big juicy slices that came with crispy crackling and the red wine jus was awesome too. About €15, so I'd say average price wise.

I went the other day, and found that while it was definitely enough food in the porchetta (I couldn't finish it!), and it was tasty and the fries were great, it certainly wasn't like the kind of thing I've had in Italy before! One slice of pork was a bit flimsy.

My compadre had a burger, which was good, but a little on the steep side, considering Liberty Grill are doing a really good burger two doors down for €4 less.

The decor was gorgeous, I really like the actual restaurant. Staff were friendly, and the bar manager actually came down for a chat, having recognised us from another restaurant I'd try it again for sure, and go for another dish on the menu.

Was at a BBQ for a club I am in in The Elm Tree last night... fantastic place.. had not been before.. but we were so lucky with the weather - it really was great in the sunshine..

The food was v good - but... and this is the but... it wasn't actually "BBQ'd"??? Like they had the BBQ set up - they lit it - brought out the food cooked - put it on the BBQ just before serving (the food was fully cooked before going on BBQ) ...

So, the food was good - but not actually BBQ'd - so didn't have that lovely aroma/flavour.. shame as thats what i was looking forward to; neighbours were having a BBQ before we left - was teased with the lovely smell - and looking forward to the event.. but nope.. not a sniff of BBQ..

Is this normal practice for event held BBQ's?

There were over 70 of us... a big gang i know.. and with salads, potatoes etc - twas €16.99 pp..

I still had a fantastic eve but just wondering what peoples thoughts are on this?

With food safety and the logistics, I'd say it would be usual, as well. 10/15 is enough to cater for that way. Also the kitchen staff would not be au fait with BBQ cooking.
Best to be safe.