The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

the beer revolu · 12-01-2018 10:36AM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Has anyone been to BBQ House on Shandon Street? Their menu looked quite authentic Turkish.

I loved their grilled chicken thighs. (I can't think of anywhere else I can get a freshly cooked thigh or leg in Cork) but they took them off the menu.
I haven't been back since.

It's mostly grilled meat, chips and salad. Simple but nice. There's a couple of more traditional dishes but I haven't tried them.

It seems they changed the menu to broaden the appeal. Some pasta dishes now, too. That put me off.

rob316 · 12-01-2018 11:47AM

Cant confirm the tax issues with the rendezvous but its gone into liquidation and I heard last week they were in trouble for awhile.

Its good location, someone will snap that up and re-open it.

30 staff laid off unfortunately.

snotboogie · 12-01-2018 05:45PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

We could really do with a good Indian restaurant in the city, signage aside. But they would want to be good in that area.

I find Thali on pope's Quay OK, my favourite has been Lal Quila in Douglas, but haven't been there for years.

Thali was originally Lal Quila's ill fated venture into Cork City. Haveli, also in Douglas, is regarded as the best in Cork now.

igCorcaigh · 12-01-2018 05:45PM

Haloumi salad from Good Day Deli

Recommended.

sporina · 12-01-2018 09:53PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Haloumi salad from Good Day Deli

Recommended.

that looks fab - had a great Halloumi salad in Market Lane recently.. never heard of the Good Day Deli

igCorcaigh · 12-01-2018 11:13PM

sporina wrote: »

that looks fab - had a great Halloumi salad in Market Lane recently.. never heard of the Good Day Deli

Definitely worth a visit. It's in the garden of Nano Nagle centre.

sporina · 13-01-2018 12:43PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Definitely worth a visit. It's in the garden of Nano Nagle centre.

in the garden? like outside?

igCorcaigh · 13-01-2018 05:03PM

sporina wrote: »

in the garden? like outside?

Yes. The deli/cafe is in a glass building situated in an enclosed garden.

sporina · 13-01-2018 06:35PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Yes. The deli/cafe is in a glass building situated in an enclosed garden.

ok but is it heated/warm?

igCorcaigh · 13-01-2018 07:30PM

sporina wrote: »

ok but is it heated/warm?

Oh yes, you can sit inside. The walls are glass so you can see out onto the garden.

The food is mostly vegetarian, with one fish dish (cod). They do brunch as well.

It was very busy just after lunch, and most of the dishes had been used up. Very friendly staff though.

igCorcaigh · 13-01-2018 07:43PM

Interior

sporina · 14-01-2018 02:54PM

oh wow not at all how i imagined - will have to check it out... never even been to nano nagle place

Malari · 14-01-2018 03:15PM

I had a fantastic meal in Iberian Way. The service was brilliant, the whole way through from booking communication, to menu and wine knowledge, to actual waiting service during the meal.

The food is just great. Simple but authentic and well-paced so the table wasnt jammed with platters at any time. Decent bottle of wine too and well-priced.

Missyelliot2 · 15-01-2018 12:04AM

https://www.fsai.ie/uploadedFiles/Monitoring_and_Enforcement/Enforcement/Enforcement-Orders-Closure.pdf

Rose Garden in Douglas....it had been on justeat- and we ordered from there- it's not on justeat any more.......neither am I!

TrustedApple · 15-01-2018 07:42AM

Missyelliot2 wrote: »

https://www.fsai.ie/uploadedFiles/Monitoring_and_Enforcement/Enforcement/Enforcement-Orders-Closure.pdf

Rose Garden in Douglas....it had been on justeat- and we ordered from there- it's not on justeat any more.......neither am I!

Sound not be a reason for you to not use just eat.

There is plenty more places that would have a fantastic fsai record. In this day and age places should be careing more about this stuff!!!!

In the past year a Tesco and costa coffee have been closed down around the country !!!

eurokev · 15-01-2018 08:53AM

Missyelliot2 wrote:

Rose Garden in Douglas....it had been on justeat- and we ordered from there- it's not on justeat any more.......neither am I!

I was seriously disappointed to have read that. I was a frequent customer.
I went to order last month when it was closed down and haven't order since because I was waiting for the report.

Unfortunately it makes for absolutely shocking reading. Some places get closed for very minor indiscretions, but this is pretty appalling reading

whatever76 · 15-01-2018 11:27AM

Dined in Ferrit and Lee in Midleton over weekend - very nice ! Service Great and food lovely and v reasonably priced. Would well recommend .. pity its not nearer the city ; ) .

Midleton in fairness doing v well on the resturant front between Sage/Farmgate etc

Herb Powell · 15-01-2018 01:49PM

Missyelliot2 wrote: »

https://www.fsai.ie/uploadedFiles/Monitoring_and_Enforcement/Enforcement/Enforcement-Orders-Closure.pdf

Rose Garden in Douglas....it had been on justeat- and we ordered from there- it's not on justeat any more.......neither am I!

Jaaaaaaysus. That is most definitely not good

Ludo · 15-01-2018 01:52PM

Missyelliot2 wrote: »

it's not on justeat any more.......neither am I!

Why? What has one to do with the other? Unless you are never eating from a take away again in which case fair enough.

roundymac · 15-01-2018 02:49PM

Went to The Pembrooke in the Imperial Hotel sat nite, service was good, staff attentive wine was nice but the food was poor. I had Alesbury duck which was tastless, the wife had the fish which was very nice but she was not impressed with her Salmon starter. Will be a while before we go back there.

pwurple · 15-01-2018 04:13PM

Got into Docklands at the weekend again, second time food was just as good. I had hake baked in tomato and basil, with a crumbly something on top, nuts I think. Really good. My friend had the spicy lamb pizza. also v tasty.

The only thing is, at this time of year, it feels quite open to the river with the big windows and hard surfaces. Even though it's not cold, it was slightly bleak feeling with the scandi style furniture and white decor. In the summer that would be warmer I'd hope.

leahyl · 16-01-2018 08:41AM

roundymac wrote: »

Went to The Pembrooke in the Imperial Hotel sat nite, service was good, staff attentive wine was nice but the food was poor. I had Alesbury duck which was tastless, the wife had the fish which was very nice but she was not impressed with her Salmon starter. Will be a while before we go back there.

Damn, think I might be going there this week as my aunt is down from Galway and is staying there so we said we'd join them for a meal in the restaurant.....hope I have a better experience!

Dbu · 16-01-2018 10:50AM

roundymac wrote: »

Went to The Pembrooke in the Imperial Hotel sat nite, service was good, staff attentive wine was nice but the food was poor. I had Alesbury duck which was tastless, the wife had the fish which was very nice but she was not impressed with her Salmon starter. Will be a while before we go back there.

Personally never had a poor meal there, so maybe just a once off..

roundymac · 16-01-2018 05:43PM

Dbu wrote: »

Personally never had a poor meal there, so maybe just a once off..

I always considered them average but was very dissapointed with last saturday night.

Water John · 16-01-2018 06:55PM

You could always tell her, you'll treat her, and book a table at Jacob's.

opus · 17-01-2018 02:31PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Haloumi salad from Good Day Deli

Recommended.

Was in there for lunch today, nice food for sure. Busy spot though, we just happened to arrive as some other people were leaving otherwise would have been a bit of a wait.

leahyl · 18-01-2018 02:06PM

Went to the Pembroke in the Imperial last night and it was delicious! I had the soup and the chicken and it was really lovely, waiter was very friendly - had a lovely evening

Water John · 18-01-2018 02:18PM

Always good to hear positive news. A bad meal or experience cannot be replaced.

JackieChang · 19-01-2018 10:42AM

How are the prices in the good day deli? Can't find anything online. No menu on their website.

Harika · 19-01-2018 10:59AM

JackieChang wrote: »

How are the prices in the good day deli? Can't find anything online. No menu on their website.

That is from their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodDayDeli/photos/a.1803862666542498.1073741828.1606415002953933/1982342832027813/?type=3&theater

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