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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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sporina

who_me wrote: »

Elbow Lane is one of my regulars; really lovely staff in there, and they do have great attention to detail on everything (starters, cocktails, desserts etc.)

The only things I could quibble about are a relatively limited menu. For me, it's a choice of steak or fish. I'm not a massive steak person, and the fish is always on the bone which kinda ruins the dish for me - I spend more time pulling bones out of my mouth than eating.

I still go for the starters, cocktails and desserts though!

would they not take the fish off the bone for you if you asked? most restaurants do this

who_me

sporina wrote: »

would they not take the fish off the bone for you if you asked? most restaurants do this

Might give that a go - they certainly offer to take off the head & tail but never mentioned (and I never asked) them to take it off the bone. Thanks.

pwurple

who_me wrote: »

Might give that a go - they certainly offer to take off the head & tail but never mentioned (and I never asked) them to take it off the bone. Thanks.

Do, or have a google yourself how to pull them out in one piece. I love deboning a cooked fish myself. That feeling when you get that whole cartoon-like fish skeleton!

Elbow lane is dark is the only thing.

the beer revolu

Any reports from Ichigo Ichie?

Harika

the beer revolu wrote: »

Any reports from Ichigo Ichie?

There are four reviews on google review with pictures: e.g. https://goo.gl/maps/Tc1GM2EKkSm
Sorry cannot directly link all here

We had seats at the Chefs Table and were not disappointed! If you know Miyazaki already, you are coming in with certain expectations and they were met. When I’m
Saying it’s an experience, I don’t just mean watching the Chef prepare each of the 12 courses for you or explaining the details of each meal, it’s the combination of tastes and textures that really did it for me! Most ingredients are simply adding something to it instead of dominating the whole thing.
Ichigo Ichie roughly translates into “once in a lifetime” and even though I appreciate the sentiment, I have to say it’s definitely not once in a lifetime as I’m coming back!

phater phagan

Hello all,
Firstly, apologies for this somewhat vague enquiry.
I visited a new bar in the city some months ago - a really nice one, in the old style. It is also a restaurant. But I have forgotten its name and exact address. It is near the English Market (not Mutton Lane). Can someone help me with its name and location please?

Dbu

phater phagan wrote: »

Hello all,
Firstly, apologies for this somewhat vague enquiry.
I visited a new bar in the city some months ago - a really nice one, in the old style. It is also a restaurant. But I have forgotten its name and exact address. It is near the English Market (not Mutton Lane). Can someone help me with its name and location please?

Oyster Tavern?

phater phagan

Dbu wrote: »

Oyster Tavern?

Yes that's it. Thank you.

sporina

i see that there is a gelato place open on paul street - gino's? any connection to gino's that use to be on winthrop st?
it will take business from cassanova i'd say

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sporina wrote: »

i see that there is a gelato place open on paul street - gino's? any connection to gino's that use to be on winthrop st?
it will take business from cassanova i'd say

Don't think they are the same Gino's. They are a chain from Dublin I think?

Yeah they are always packed. Great location in fairness. Haven't tried it yet.. Shame if they were to have a big effect on Casanova, I love that place!

sporina

Lia_lia wrote: »

Don't think they are the same Gino's. They are a chain from Dublin I think?

Yeah they are always packed. Great location in fairness. Haven't tried it yet.. Shame if they were to have a big effect on Casanova, I love that place!

yeah i didn't really think it was connected to gino's on winthrop.
yeah not tried it yet either - wonder if its as authentic as casanova - era it might be ok - its quiet unique and prob has regulars

Markcheese

Second ginos opening on Oliver Plunkett Street...
And assume coming to a shopping centre near you soon too... The place is very cool but the ice cream is only OK....

sporina

Markcheese wrote: »

Second ginos opening on Oliver Plunkett Street...
And assume coming to a shopping centre near you soon too... The place is very cool but the ice cream is only OK....

not as good as casanova? its v v good in fairness

the beer revolu

Markcheese wrote: »

Second ginos opening on Oliver Plunkett Street...
And assume coming to a shopping centre near you soon too... The place is very cool but the ice cream is only OK....

I also think that €3.50 for a single scoop is pretty saucy. Casanova is €2.90
Little Italy inWilton SC does a nice scoop for €2.50

Toto Wolfcastle

If it’s the same Ginos as the one in Dublin then it’s average at best.

roundymac

Slightly off topic, when your out for a meal with your partner of the opposite sex and the waitress(normally) comes up and says, "are you ready to order guys" does it annoy people. There is one guy and one woman at the table. I know it drives me effing mad and my wife dos'nt like it either. Just wondering what other people think.

bee06

roundymac wrote: »

Slightly off topic, when your out for a meal with your partner of the opposite sex and the waitress(normally) comes up and says, "are you ready to order guys" does it annoy people. There is one guy and one woman at the table. I know it drives me effing mad and my wife dos'nt like it either. Just wondering what other people think.

Do you mean referring to a mixed group as guys? No, doesn’t bother me ... I do it myself all the time.

wally1990

bee06 wrote: »

Do you mean referring to a mixed group as guys? No, doesn’t bother me ... I do it myself all the time.

I’ve noticed it but doesn’t bother me or my partner in the slightest

Herb Powell

I think you'd be better off not leaving the house, lol.

Tis just a bit American, but totally harmless.

sporina

roundymac wrote: »

Slightly off topic, when your out for a meal with your partner of the opposite sex and the waitress(normally) comes up and says, "are you ready to order guys" does it annoy people. There is one guy and one woman at the table. I know it drives me effing mad and my wife dos'nt like it either. Just wondering what other people think.

i think its gender neutral these days - comes from the states I guess.. TV influence perhaps..

I wouldn't be annoyed/offended by it - but it would depend on the type of establishment I think - if its somewhere casual - fine but if its somewhere a bit more upmarket, then I might find it inappropriate

what would be an appropriate alternative for you?

roundymac

Folks I do get my own back, its reflected in the size of the tip we leave. For guys, 0.

Water John

That would be fine, but I wouldn't be too precious about it. Basically, familiar but not overly so. Certainly not over formal. Prefer a relaxed athmosphere overall.

CR 7

What's the correct gender-neutral term for a mixed group then?

"Hello humans, are you ready to order?"

bee06

roundymac wrote: »

Folks I do get my own back, its reflected in the size of the tip we leave. For guys, 0.

Wow, it must be tiring being offended by stuff like that.

sporina

bee06 wrote: »

Wow, it must be tiring being offended by stuff like that.

he he

Apt8

I find it more irritating when you're trying to have a conversation and you get interrupted with the standard everything ok here??

Yeah don't worry, if I find any severed fingers in here I'll be sure to let you know.

Or when you're again interrupted by someone trying to take away your half eaten dinner.

That's the sort of stuff that irks me, rather than being a child and withholding tips from friendly wait staff for trying to be friendly.

rob316

I constantly refer to a group of women or mixed group as guys. Like "Whats up guys?" Whats offensive about that?

Harika

rob316 wrote: »

I constantly refer to a group of women or mixed group as guys. Like "Whats up guys?" Whats offensive about that?

The same as the waitress calling you "love"

Nonoperational

roundymac wrote: »

Slightly off topic, when your out for a meal with your partner of the opposite sex and the waitress(normally) comes up and says, "are you ready to order guys" does it annoy people. There is one guy and one woman at the table. I know it drives me effing mad and my wife dos'nt like it either. Just wondering what other people think.

I really must stop being surprised by the insaneness of the world these days.

Wow.

Anyway, went to Ichigo Ichie recently. I must say my thoughts were mixed. The venue is great. They have made a very cool space. My thoughts are framed by the fact that the bill was €250+ for 2 with drinks and tip... Service was good and friendly. Meal lasted 2 hours exactly. The food just didn't do enough for me given the price. A few of the courses were plain and the textures didn't work for me. Some were great but thinking back the overall impression of the food wasn't fantastic. Overall it was a good night, but would I go back for that price? I probably wouldn't. Have booked in for another night later in the summer at the chefs table but I'm leaning towards cancelling it.

Anyone else here go?

Cork Lass

roundymac wrote: »

Folks I do get my own back, its reflected in the size of the tip we leave. For guys, 0.

This is like a post from the stingy thread. Sounds like a very petty reason not to give a tip..