The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

Nonoperational · 16-09-2017 06:49PM

JackieChang wrote: »

Has anybody ever gotten food in the Linen Weaver? (Withserspoons)

Just looking at some of their deals eg. Thursday Curry or Tuesday Steak. Seems good value. Anybody try it?

It is what it is. Grand for a cheap night and a few pints.

Colser · 16-09-2017 08:23PM

Edible but basic..cheap drink more than makes up for it.ðŸ˜€

ncmc · 16-09-2017 08:38PM

JackieChang wrote: »

Has anybody ever gotten food in the Linen Weaver? (Withserspoons)

Just looking at some of their deals eg. Thursday Curry or Tuesday Steak. Seems good value. Anybody try it?

I actually quite like it! It is a bit hit and miss though. I personally wouldn't try the steak, but I've had the tikka masala a couple of times and I think it's tasty. The fish and chips was pretty good too. It's cheap and cheerful, but I think it would be a good spot for a cheap night out with beers.

Harika · 16-09-2017 09:26PM

pwurple wrote: »

Ffs, a sommelier should be able to describe a wine. What was it I wonder?

I'd probably hope I had the balls to tell a sommelier that, and ask to have it replaced, but I know, sometimes you're not in the mood to make a fuss.

There was at least a good one in Aghadoe-Killarney, he knew what he was recommending although some guys let him open at least five bottles of wine, without deciding on a wine.

Harika · 18-09-2017 08:21AM

Irish Examiner about Spitjack: http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/foodanddrink/restaurant-review-the-spitjack-rotisserie-brasserie-restaurant-cork-459039.html

Is on my short list to go soon.

what the hell! · 18-09-2017 09:29AM

Harika wrote: »

Irish Examiner about Spitjack: http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/foodanddrink/restaurant-review-the-spitjack-rotisserie-brasserie-restaurant-cork-459039.html

Is on my short list to go soon.

I really enjoyed it when I was in a week ago. Seems to have sorted out all the niggly problems from the opening few weeks.

leahyl · 19-09-2017 07:29AM

New coffee and brunch/lunch place opening/open on North Main Street, right next to the cinema, looks like a nice menu

http://www.priorycoffee.com/

BullBlackNova · 19-09-2017 07:59AM

leahyl wrote: »

New coffee and brunch/lunch place opening/open on North Main Street, right next to the cinema, looks like a nice menu

http://www.priorycoffee.com/

Opens Thursday at 8am as per Twitter.

Great to see something new in that area.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 19-09-2017 08:04AM

yep great to see another coffee house

Harika · 19-09-2017 09:06AM

TiltedBrain wrote: »

yep great to see another coffee house

I would cynically agree with you, but for the North Main Street it is good news. As since Dunnes is gone, it is a ghost town. Leaving the old Dunnes car park, feels like entering Chernobyl. Hopefully this is a sign of revitalising of the area.

bee06 · 19-09-2017 10:13AM

Had a look at the menus there. Quite expensive. 8 Euro for a toastie and 12 for a breakfast.

leahyl · 19-09-2017 01:45PM

I'm actually not sure if that priory place will be offering all the menus in the North Main Street branch - apparently they have another cafe in Youghal, so maybe the brunch menu on their website is just for there, because that place on North Main Street is pretty small to be serving brunch. Might be wrong though.

EndaHonesty · 19-09-2017 04:44PM

JackieChang wrote: »

Has anybody ever gotten food in the Linen Weaver? (Withserspoons)

Just looking at some of their deals eg. Thursday Curry or Tuesday Steak. Seems good value. Anybody try it?

I've eaten several times at the Linen Weaver and I think it's great.

They have a massive choice of food and drinks and everything I've had has been good.
My OH can be very fussy but even she has been happy with nearly everything she got.
The only thing she wasn't happy with was the garden peas she got with the Fish & Chips.

It's not "fine dining" but it's great value and service is pretty good.

Ordering via the app is very handy too.

nerwen · 19-09-2017 09:11PM

leahyl wrote: »

I'm actually not sure if that priory place will be offering all the menus in the North Main Street branch - apparently they have another cafe in Youghal, so maybe the brunch menu on their website is just for there, because that place on North Main Street is pretty small to be serving brunch. Might be wrong though.

Yeah, looking at the menus and naming it looks like it's the Youghal place that does fish and chips and the brunch menu.

The north main street one looks to be only the "coffe co" menu, so sandwiches and salad boxes. Still though, a nice addition to the area.

nerwen · 22-09-2017 04:29PM

Went to Flame on Washington street yesterday, not something I'm likely to do again.

Things they didn't have:
- A full menu for everyone
- Chop sticks for everyone
- Clean tables
- Cutlery and napkins in the container for it on the table (had to ask for them, twice)
- Most of the drinks on the menu (they had coke and water)
- Cones for the free ice cream (but we could get some in a take out container...)

What they did have was thoroughly mediocre beef teriyaki and crispy chili beef.

northgirl · 22-09-2017 04:38PM

Any recommendations for a nice steak in Douglas tomorrow, early evening? Preferably nowhere too noisy. Asking a lot I know..

nlrkjos · 22-09-2017 06:45PM

northgirl wrote: »

Any recommendations for a nice steak in Douglas tomorrow, early evening? Preferably nowhere too noisy. Asking a lot I know..

Barrys...early eve is quiet there, been there meself a few times and steak is dead on.

nlrkjos · 23-09-2017 03:16PM

I see that Miyazaki will open a restaurant sometime next year. The take-away is great but seems like this new venture will be "upmarket" I wonder will it work in Cork, I suppose it depends where he locates it? I will try it, but if its expensive....the take-away will do fine.

pwurple · 24-09-2017 07:35AM

nlrkjos wrote: »

I see that Miyazaki will open a restaurant sometime next year. The take-away is great but seems like this new venture will be "upmarket" I wonder will it work in Cork, I suppose it depends where he locates it? I will try it, but if its expensive....the take-away will do fine.

Location yet to be chosen.

I would imagine it will be expensive if "upmarket". And thank feck. There are enough noodle bars and burrito joints in Cork for a lifetime. We are really lacking upmarket places for some balance.

We were in spitjack again during the week, upstairs this time. I hadn't realised the upstairs area was so stunning with the huge windows looking down to the bar. Really beautiful space there.

Very impressed with their drinks again this time. Had their version of a moscow mule, in the copper cup as it should be too. Great ginger kick to it, their bartender is awesome.

i had the beef again, can't get enough of it. Tender, juicy, delicious, perfect, just yum. My companions kinda baulked at how rare it is, and the waitress told me they get loads and loads of them returned, so checked was I sure I wanted it. if you don't like rare beef get the lamb shank, that is very well done. But if you DO like rare, it is a treat.

SouthernBelle · 24-09-2017 11:44AM

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Tried the new Eco location in glanmire today for some early dinner.

Menu is identical to the douglas restaurant.

Honest Opinion is if you like Eco in douglas the food is to the same good standard here. Portions are big, Food is good, price is reasonable enough. Snickers Cake was particularily good today

For me its alot better than the douglas location as there is plenty of space, you are not stacked on top of each other like the douglas location. They are also operating a bar there and had the match showing etc. But the Bar area is seperate from one side of the restaurant so there was no noise spilling over into the dining area. Good setup with plenty of parking available.

Honestly think it will do really well there.

Heard that Eco may be opening in Ballincollig, in the space vacated when the Gatelys closed Republic.

BailMeOut · 24-09-2017 01:13PM

nlrkjos wrote: »

I see that Miyazaki will open a restaurant sometime next year. The take-away is great but seems like this new venture will be "upmarket" I wonder will it work in Cork, I suppose it depends where he locates it? I will try it, but if its expensive....the take-away will do fine.

you cannot do Japanese restaurant properly if it is not high end. These places require some pretty serious Japanese chefs and produce they use is not cheap. I for one am looking forward to a proper Miyazaki restaurant and have no doubt it will do well.

the beer revolu · 24-09-2017 04:27PM

BailMeOut wrote: »

you cannot do Japanese restaurant properly if it is not high end. These places require some pretty serious Japanese chefs and produce they use is not cheap. I for one am looking forward to a proper Miyazaki restaurant and have no doubt it will do well.

Just had an amazing squid tempura in Miyazaki.
One of the better value dishes I've had there. It came with a gorgeous dashi dipping sauce with fermented radish and ginger. Best thing I've had there. €10.50 for a very generous portion.

sporina · 24-09-2017 05:50PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

Just had an amazing squid tempura in Miyazaki.
One of the better value dishes I've had there. It came with a gorgeous dashi dipping sauce with fermented radish and ginger. Best thing I've had there. €10.50 for a very generous portion.

i very much look forward to miyazaki opening a restaurant - as it stands, some dishes can't be take out and with little space to sit it makes the experience difficult.. i hope its sooner than later

snotboogie · 24-09-2017 10:14PM

BailMeOut wrote: »

you cannot do Japanese restaurant properly if it is not high end. These places require some pretty serious Japanese chefs and produce they use is not cheap. I for one am looking forward to a proper Miyazaki restaurant and have no doubt it will do well.

It's risky, every high end restaurant in Cork serves essentially exactly the same food, a decent sit down Japanese restaurant is a massive departure from what we currently have. I can't wait to try myself.

Went to Koto this weekend, I have no idea how it has the TripAdvisor ranking that it does, the food is the worst of the Asian Street food iterations that I've tried, we had noodles that made Ramen look adventurous, an ok meat and rice dish and a Tom Yum Goong that was genuinely the worst noodle soup dish I've ever seen. I think I have tried all of the Asian Street Food places and Kubo is by a mile the best in the city (just due to their noodle dishes) and Khao in Mallow is by an ever greater distance the best in the county. I'd like one of these places in the city try something a bit different rather than just copy the Ramen (Neon) menu.

Cherry_Cola · 25-09-2017 09:52AM

sporina wrote: »

i very much look forward to miyazaki opening a restaurant - as it stands, some dishes can't be take out and with little space to sit it makes the experience difficult.. i hope its sooner than later

The tiny space is great though, makes it more authentic :pac:

mik_da_man · 26-09-2017 10:17AM

Went to Spitjack last weekend for lunch, was impressed.
I had the ITALIAN PORCHETTA and herself had the Chicken Sandwich and a glass of Marqués de Puerta Vella.

Service was great, food and wine were very well received.
Portions were decent, hers maybe even a bit big, but mine was very filling.

Would definitely go back again and try the breakfast menu.

JackieChang · 26-09-2017 02:47PM

Was looking at justeat and found a new spot on McCurtain st. called "The Hand of Fatima". Greek/Middle eastern food. Anybody know anything about this place? Food is right up my alley. Might sample it tonight.

nerwen · 26-09-2017 08:47PM

JackieChang wrote: »

Was looking at justeat and found a new spot on McCurtain st. called "The Hand of Fatima". Greek/Middle eastern food. Anybody know anything about this place? Food is right up my alley. Might sample it tonight.

Oh my, that's my street too! Do report back if you end up going.

JackieChang · 26-09-2017 09:51PM

nerwen wrote: »

Oh my, that's my street too! Do report back if you end up going.

Drove down mccurtain street twice. Couldn't find it. Very odd.

Here's the just eat link: https://www.just-eat.ie/restaurants-TheHandofFatima-Cork/menu

Water John · 27-09-2017 11:31AM

Well 21 McCurtain St is 9/10 doors on from Crowleys music shop.

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