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The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

Faith

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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mccard

Da Mirco maybe? Heard good reports.

https://www.facebook.com/damircocork/

D'Agger

Hoping to treat the lady to dinner tonight in the city to celebrate

Have been to Jacobs on the mall recently & we tend to frequent Isaacs a good bit too, wondering if people can give me some recommendations on the fly as my mind is blank at the moment trying to think of a place. Haven't tried Greenes myself but a quiet, romantic sit down elsewhere in the city/suburbs?

timtim2016

Looks like a roadtrip to west cork is on the cards, thanks a million for all the recommendations. Just to clarify, not looking for just romantic or date spots but anywhere at all, city or county, chips to cake, tea to tacos. Cafes, pubs, chip vans, food trucks etc. Places outside of the norm, The Puffin outside clonakilty has been on the cards if anyone has been.

flangemeistro

JackieChang wrote: »

I just got back from a trip to Glandore.

On the way we passed a quirky looking cafe called Rohu's in Inishannon. This is probably what you're looking for. Like a little English Market kind of place, and the cafe has no front wall. So it's open to the street and you can see all the way inside. Looked like a really nice and local spot.

Here it is: https://goo.gl/maps/tLuS8QfY9wH2

There's a not very quirky but very nice pub with great views of the harbour in Glandore called Hayes. As I was leaving there was a band setting up ON THE STREET just outside the pub. Seemed like a great spot for an evening pint. Daytime/Lunch would probably be a better option if you're looking for something romantic. But if you don't care about that, evening seemed like good craic. All seats outside have parasols too.

Think Bulmans in Kinsale of a summer's eve sort of vibe: https://goo.gl/maps/vtLQVJQ3fG72

Just a word or warning if you're expecting artisan or boutique coffee with your meal or dessert in Rohus because I got caught a few months back, they only serve Nespresso so don't be expecting a 3fe or Badger Dodo blend.

WhoElse

JackieChang wrote: »

timtim2016 wrote: »

Just wondering has anyone any recommendations for quirky or unusual spots in or preferably around county cork. Like The Fish Basket or The workshop, Skinnys in Bally cotton, Divas bakery, toonsbridge dairy etc. Cafes, chip vans anything

I just got back from a trip to Glandore.

On the way we passed a quirky looking cafe called Rohu's in Inishannon. This is probably what you're looking for. Like a little English Market kind of place, and the cafe has no front wall. So it's open to the street and you can see all the way inside. Looked like a really nice and local spot.

Here it is: https://goo.gl/maps/tLuS8QfY9wH2

There's a not very quirky but very nice pub with great views of the harbour in Glandore called Hayes. As I was leaving there was a band setting up ON THE STREET just outside the pub. Seemed like a great spot for an evening pint. Daytime/Lunch would probably be a better option if you're looking for something romantic. But if you don't care about that, evening seemed like good craic. All seats outside have parasols too.

Think Bulmans in Kinsale of a summer's eve sort of vibe: https://goo.gl/maps/vtLQVJQ3fG72

This is one of the best bars for lunch in Cork on a sunny day, just because the views are lovely and Glandore always has a chilled out vibe. If you;re in the area, check out the Drombeg stone circle too.

WhoElse

I've only eaten there twice, but it's lovely, and very authentic )and therefore a little different to most take away Indian). I seem to recall a 'main' and a drink being around a tenner? Staff are friendly and will advise on the options and specials.

JackieChang

nerwen wrote: »

Finally got to Iyers and so glad I did, had amazing samosas, mushroom pakora and dosas. All of them came with really good dips and sauces. Cheap, great, super nice service. Nothing but good things to say!

How much did you pay?

nerwen

Finally got to Iyers and so glad I did, had amazing samosas, mushroom pakora and dosas. All of them came with really good dips and sauces. Cheap, great, super nice service. Nothing but good things to say!

JackieChang

timtim2016 wrote: »

Just wondering has anyone any recommendations for quirky or unusual spots in or preferably around county cork. Like The Fish Basket or The workshop, Skinnys in Bally cotton, Divas bakery, toonsbridge dairy etc. Cafes, chip vans anything

I just got back from a trip to Glandore.

On the way we passed a quirky looking cafe called Rohu's in Inishannon. This is probably what you're looking for. Like a little English Market kind of place, and the cafe has no front wall. So it's open to the street and you can see all the way inside. Looked like a really nice and local spot.

Here it is: https://goo.gl/maps/tLuS8QfY9wH2

There's a not very quirky but very nice pub with great views of the harbour in Glandore called Hayes. As I was leaving there was a band setting up ON THE STREET just outside the pub. Seemed like a great spot for an evening pint. Daytime/Lunch would probably be a better option if you're looking for something romantic. But if you don't care about that, evening seemed like good craic. All seats outside have parasols too.

Think Bulmans in Kinsale of a summer's eve sort of vibe: https://goo.gl/maps/vtLQVJQ3fG72

SouthernBelle

timtim2016 wrote: »

Just wondering has anyone any recommendations for quirky or unusual spots in or preferably around county cork. Like The Fish Basket or The workshop, Skinnys in Bally cotton, Divas bakery, toonsbridge dairy etc. Cafes, chip vans anything

I had lunch in Bernies Café right at the top of Sheep's Head last week. Picnic tables outside - no better view to be had.

igCorcaigh

Anybody try the vegan pop-up food in Gael Taca? Near Quay Co-op.

igCorcaigh

Water John wrote: »

M/s Dodog, she used to run a shack in the West Cork Technology Park. Must call to Courtmac to try that.

I used to work there, great food, lovely couple.

Water John

M/s Dodog, she used to run a shack in the West Cork Technology Park. Must call to Courtmac to try that.

Harika

Alchemy in the lough I found also very alternative. And there is http://www.fooddepotireland.com in courtmacsherry. Gourmet food truck only open on weekends

timtim2016

Water John wrote: »

Suggest Toonsbridge cafe. On the Macroom - Inchigeelagh road. Only open at weekends. Haven't been in a good while.
Great idea Timtim.

Great spot, hopefully there is a few hidden gems out there. With all this good weather it's great to go for a drive or walk to somewhere new.

Water John

Suggest Toonsbridge cafe. On the Macroom - Inchigeelagh road. Only open at weekends. Haven't been in a good while.
Great idea Timtim.

timtim2016

Just wondering has anyone any recommendations for quirky or unusual spots in or preferably around county cork. Like The Fish Basket or The workshop, Skinnys in Bally cotton, Divas bakery, toonsbridge dairy etc. Cafes, chip vans anything

rino87

The Donut shack appear to be doing something right, they're opening on O'Connell St. in Limerick too..
https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/321888/donut-effect-new-food-outlet-to-open-at-former-wacky-shoes-unit-in-limerick.html

the beer revolu

whatever76 wrote: »

Anyone reports on da Mirco Osteria on bridge street ?

I've heard it's very good.
Nice simple menu.
Looks good.

whatever76

Anyone reports on da Mirco Osteria on bridge street ?

what the hell!

He'll start something else no doubt, he seems pretty savvy. Good luck to him.

pwurple

Cherry_Cola wrote: »

Just saw on FB that Huckleberrys are done.

That's a shame. I'm not into the doughnut thing, but I hope they didn't lose their shirts and can start something else.

.red.

rob316 wrote: »

Surprised but a combination of a downturn in the donut fad and a 2nd store was probably what killed them.

Looks like the shack and the one by the opera house have won out.

Fair dues to huckleberrys owner he gave it everthing, all over social media they were.

I'm surprised they lasted so long, they weren't very nice(imo) and very expensive.
We got 4 donuts for €5 in Dunnes last week. Boston cremes and Nutella/ferero rocher but they had lots of different ones. They were really nice and good value. Considering most people get donuts as take away then places like Dunnes and Super Value would have had a massive effect on them.

rob316

Surprised but a combination of a downturn in the donut fad and a 2nd store was probably what killed them.

Looks like the shack and the one by the opera house have won out.

Fair dues to huckleberrys owner he gave it everthing, all over social media they were.

Harika

Cherry_Cola wrote: »

Just saw on FB that Huckleberrys are done.

I saw that too, wow that is a surprise. It was discussed here that them have the best chance of survival of all the donut shops.

Cherry_Cola

Just saw on FB that Huckleberrys are done.

sporina

Lapse wrote: »

Hi any recommendations of places with outdoor seating? Does'nt necessarily have to be in city centre.

what are you looking for? because there are lots of places - of different kinds

who_me

pwurple wrote: »

Docklands has some outside tables, and next door, is it Tequila Jacks? Greenes has a courtyard with outdoor tables.
The street with cocbull on it has a few tables on it. Does liberty grill have a few?

There are beer gardens around then as well. The sextant, and some other pubs up barrack street. Tom Barrys?

And the cafe’s. In Fitzgerald’s park the Natural Food Bakery, and their place in Blackrock as well. Salt on Victoria road.

Actually, Blackrock castle has outdoor tables in the courtyard.
Where else... douglas... I think Gogo’s has some.

A few on French Church St. alright (Strasbourg Goose, Harvey's, Bunsen, Coqbull, 14a). I don't think Liberty Grill has any, unless there's something out the back? (unlikely).

In Douglas, Barry's and the South County have outdoor areas, Ramen has a small sun-trap too. El Vino too.

Harika

sporina wrote: »

So was it difficult to get tickets for this event? PS The CBA is the Cork Business Association I assume

Yes we were lucky that we checked the website at 18:15, when the sale started at 19:00. At this time we were already queued and got the tickets when the sale started at 19:00. We joined with more PCs/mobile phones afterwards from 18:20 on, but when it was those devices turn, the tickets were already sold out.

sporina

pwurple wrote: »

As far as I know, each of the participating suppliers and restaurants got a couple of tickets each. So, for example, that smoked salmon was donated, and the supplier got tickets. Ditto for spuds, cheese, etc.

That probably left ~300 out of 400 tickets. They were sold in bunches of 4. Which is by my guess around 75 transactions.

I don't know who the "CBA Shower" are.

So was it difficult to get tickets for this event? PS The CBA is the Cork Business Association I assume