The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

fuzzyduck4 · 13-11-2018 01:18PM

Reputable Rog wrote: »

Their chips were lovely, burger was fair,needed more seasoning. It seems we're at peak burger.

Wowburger was almost like a rich mans mcdonalds and a poor mans rocking joes, both of which were just a few metres away from it. It was the kind of place you'd go after a shower of pints, not much of a loss imo.

ThePott · 13-11-2018 01:39PM

Yeah went there once and wasn't overly impressed. Figured you could get a better burger for the price. Still interested to see what will go in there. I miss Wagamama

byronbay2 · 14-11-2018 02:15AM

Looks like The Rendezvous (Model Farm Road) will reopen shortly. They have been working away in there for the past few weeks and I saw in last weeks Examiner that it sold for €1.5M.

On a sadder note, I see that Finches have discontinued producing Rasa. Surprised at that as it was certainly a big seller around Cork, although probably less so in the rest of the country/world. I know that there is another (inferior) product available but it was always Finches Rasa in my gaff!

https://youtu.be/0s-h73jSdWU

sporina · 14-11-2018 11:40AM

byronbay2 wrote: »

Looks like The Rendezvous (Model Farm Road) will reopen shortly. They have been working away in there for the past few weeks and I saw in last weeks Examiner that it sold for €1.5M.

On a sadder note, I see that Finches have discontinued producing Rasa. Surprised at that as it was certainly a big seller around Cork, although probably less so in the rest of the country/world. I know that there is another (inferior) product available but it was always Finches Rasa in my gaff!

https://youtu.be/0s-h73jSdWU

never heard of it ekk

Thephantomsmask · 14-11-2018 02:32PM

sporina wrote: »

never heard of it ekk

It's raspberry cordial, definitely a (yummy) Cork thing! I don't think I ever even saw it for sale growing up in Kerry.

pwurple · 14-11-2018 04:07PM

sporina wrote: »

never heard of it ekk

Visa Revoked.

Get out.

sporina · 14-11-2018 05:02PM

but strangely enough - speaking of raspberry, i saw raspberry and orange club orange somewhere but can't find it now.. tried lots of shops in town and to no avail - anyone seen it anyway and or tried it? sounds lush

whatever76 · 14-11-2018 05:13PM

any feedback on Crawford and Co ( formaly the market) for food ?

richiepurgas · 14-11-2018 08:47PM

whatever76 wrote: »

any feedback on Crawford and Co ( formaly the market) for food ?

They have a very poor website.

sammyjo90 · 15-11-2018 07:19AM

sporina wrote: »

but strangely enough - speaking of raspberry, i saw raspberry and orange club orange somewhere but can't find it now.. tried lots of shops in town and to no avail - anyone seen it anyway and or tried it? sounds lush

Dont do it...its mank!

rob316 · 15-11-2018 08:22AM

sporina wrote: »

but strangely enough - speaking of raspberry, i saw raspberry and orange club orange somewhere but can't find it now.. tried lots of shops in town and to no avail - anyone seen it anyway and or tried it? sounds lush

Probably like the rest of the tasteless fizz out there since they took our sugar

What I'd give for a red lucozade sugar rush

sporina · 16-11-2018 09:32PM

rob316 wrote: »

Probably like the rest of the tasteless fizz out there since they took our sugar

What I'd give for a red lucozade sugar rush

red lucozade as in the regular stuff? if so i use it when hiking - quality stuff

realitykeeper · 17-11-2018 07:56PM

Apart from upstairs in Debs is there anywhere else to get a carvery lunch in the city center?

Get up and go · 17-11-2018 08:43PM

realitykeeper wrote: »

Apart from upstairs in Debs is there anywhere else to get a carvery lunch in the city center?

The imperial.

rob316 · 18-11-2018 01:34AM

sporina wrote: »

red lucozade as in the regular stuff? if so i use it when hiking - quality stuff

It's absolutely disgusting these days.

sporina · 18-11-2018 02:19AM

rob316 wrote: »

It's absolutely disgusting these days.

so what is the "red lucozade sugar rush" you referred to earlier?

rob316 · 18-11-2018 12:52PM

sporina wrote: »

so what is the "red lucozade sugar rush" you referred to earlier?

The old recipe before they changed it. It's got less sugar now than diet drinks.

roundymac · 19-11-2018 03:36PM

Had sunday lunch in Roberts Cove Inn yesterday, very impressed with the quality and choice of food on offer. Not so much the traditional sunday fare, a steak was the nearest to that. Plenty of fish which the O/H really enjoyed, and the staff were really pleasent. We'll be back.

shawki · 21-11-2018 12:53AM

Anyone know any restaurants doing discounted Black Friday Vouchers?

So far I've found Electric(20%), Oyster Tavern(20%) and Soho(15%).

rob316 · 25-11-2018 11:07AM

Market lane again last night, outstanding as usual. The food is just so simple but executed with perfection. Few of there finest home brews to wash it down. Well worth the hour and a half wait.

25-11-2018 11:37AM

Ordered takeaway from Camille Thai last night.
Gorge. Nicest I’ve had since the golden elephant in Douglas

Nonoperational · 25-11-2018 12:22PM

Square table in Blarney recently. Good meal, great service. Would return.

richiepurgas · 25-11-2018 12:32PM

rob316 wrote: »

Market lane again last night, outstanding as usual. The food is just so simple but executed with perfection. Few of there finest home brews to wash it down. Well worth the hour and a half wait.

Gem of a place, must have dined there nearly 100 times down through the years and can never remember being disappointed.

rob316 · 25-11-2018 12:35PM

richiepurgas wrote: »

Gem of a place, must have dined there nearly 100 times down through the years and can never remember being disappointed.

Probably my 5th time this year.

I just had roast chicken with mash, gravy, roasted veggies, red cabbage and stuffing. Sounds bog standard but I wanted to lick the plate. Strawberry sundae for desert yum.

It's a lesson many restaurants could learn, people want good quality simple food and are willing to wait 1.5 hours for a table for it.

Italix · 26-11-2018 02:07AM

Had a meal in the Elm Tree again, it was a carvery and I don't think anyone else does it better Imo.
Well worth a visit.

who_me · 26-11-2018 01:00PM

rob316 wrote: »

Market lane again last night, outstanding as usual. The food is just so simple but executed with perfection. Few of there finest home brews to wash it down. Well worth the hour and a half wait.

Same owners/group as Orso and the Castle Cafe (Blackrock castle). Haven't tried the Castle but eat in the other two regularly and they're always good. Busy, but relaxed vibe, friendly staff, and food very well done, with a great selection of drinks. Winning formula for me!

igCorcaigh · 26-11-2018 01:09PM

I found the food in the Castle to be only OK and over priced. Love Orso though.

whatever76 · 26-11-2018 01:17PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

I found the food in the Castle to be only OK and over priced. Love Orso though.

Agree - last few visits to the castle were not great for me - seems to have dipped a bit and I'd be slow to return or recommend now really … .Market and Orso though .. top notch !

Italix · 26-11-2018 07:03PM

Popped into Amicus today for lunch, We ordered from their €10 menu.
I had the pulled pork quesadilla and the partner had a chicken curry.
Both were really nice, mine came with a nice side salad, chips and guacamole.
The meal along with a tea or coffee is great value imo.

Any opinions on Tequila Jacks?

richiepurgas · 26-11-2018 09:39PM

Italix wrote: »

Popped into Amicus today for lunch, We ordered from their €10 menu.
I had the pulled pork quesadilla and the partner had a chicken curry.
Both were really nice, mine came with a nice side salad, chips and guacamole.
The meal along with a tea or coffee is great value imo.

Any opinions on Tequila Jacks?

I've been to Amicus quite a few times and found it very hit and miss .Prices are very reasonable though and the staff are top-class.

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