Italix wrote: » In fairness I don't think it's too much to ask for.Not a hope in hell I'd be bothered to go in and ask either, just walk on to the next spot with a menu outside. I had an unbelievably good bacon sandwich at the Eden cafe in Dwyers on Forge Hill. It was a toasted ciabatta with maple glazed bacon, excellent coffee as well. Well worth a try if you're in the area.
sporina wrote: » so ye won't spend 1 min to ask to look at the menu yet, even though ye have an interest in eating there,,, yet ye will come on line and moan about such for much longer than a min.. emmm.. sounds dubious to me.. man up and just ask for a fecking menu.. 30 secs sconce - done
the beer revolu wrote: » In my case, your hypothesis is nonsense. I simply can't be arsed engaging with a staff member in this circumstance. Not afraid, just can't be bothered. If a restaurant can't be bothered putting up a menu outside, like the vast majority of restraints in the world, I can't be arsed dealing with them. If you enjoy doing this, good for you.
JackieChang wrote: » It's not that I feel insecure. It's just such an annoying way to operate that I couldn't be bothered my hole with them. Same as the beer revolu above. They're just making things very inconvenient for somebody looking for somewhere to eat. It's annoying so I just walked away.
sporina wrote: » if the menu is not on display i have no problem with going in, asking for it and having a look - whether i plan to eat at that time or not.. whats the problem with doing so? they are only restaurant staff - its not a crime and if they give you attitude then so be it - have some confidence - get the info you need.. there are much more important things to worry about.. i am not being smart but it seems be me that some folk here feel insecure by asking to look at a menu if it is not displayed.. there is nothing to be scared of in doing so
cadaliac wrote: » Because, when you walk in the door, you are committed to the place. It is more difficult to walk out. People are looking at you as you stand there and mull over the menu. Bollocks to that. Put the menu and price list outside the door. If you don’t, you will not get my custom and from what i read here, others also.
nerwen wrote: » I'm mildly confused as to why people wont just walk in and ask to see a menu if they want to see the choices/prices before committing to the place. Couple friends of mine went to the Raven and thought the food there was really good, so that might be a slightly more unusual option for you.
siblers wrote: » Any suggestions of somewhere to try for burger fest that isn't Son Of a Bun, Gourmet Burger or West Cork Burger?
Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: » Seems a bit bizarre alright! Found a menu here: https://www.kerryfish.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cork-menu.jpg
who_me wrote: » Jeez... it was just a question... But being serious.... since the person asking didn't specify the city centre - I'd recommend 12 Tables in Douglas. My favourite burger in the city - the Micko burger (no cheese though). Don't know what the secret sauce is, but it's like my crack-cocaine. Cant get enough of it.
Harika wrote: » Holy smoke
JackieChang wrote: » Was around town with the missus looking for somewhere to eat and wandered over to Quinlans Seafood restaurant to check the menu. They did have a menu outside, but no prices. Ridiculous. Why would a restaurant do that? I just walked away. I was up for a bit of seafood too but just didn't bother on principle.
Dbu wrote: » Ya what is the craic with burnt? do they not put menus online or outside their premises?
Cherry_Cola wrote: » What's the craic with Burnt? Tried twice now to go there only to find it shut. Opening hours had it as open from 4 yesterday but no sign of life. Same for Sober Lane yesterday, advertised as part of the Cork Burger Fest and doors locked with bins outside it yesterday at 6pm. Nothing I could see on social media about it being closed.
Drdenise75 wrote: » Elbow Lane Saturday night. Haven't been there in ages because the wait time is a bit off putting but we decided to go in a bit earlier this time and stick it out. Put our names down for table for 2 at 7pm and 2 and a half hours later got a table!!! In all fairness we were warned they were busy and likely to be waiting that long but we were determined to eat there! And I have to say it was totally worth the wait. The food was excellent as always and it seems to me that the presentation level has been taken up a notch since I was last there. We had the smoked beetroot dish to start. It's amazing. I wouldn't be a big fan of beetroot but this was really something. I asked how it was prepared and the 4 stage process was explained in detail - some of which I now forget but was quite intricate sounding at the time! Also had the ox tongue - delicious and so tender, the beef brisket rolls and the monkfish. All dishes were well presented and very tasty. Side of baby potatoes good too. The desert was nice enough- a kind of giant ice cream sandwich. Their beer is excellent and they make a mean espresso martini! Highly recommended if you're prepared to wait to get a table.
the beer revolu wrote: » I think the issue people have with your post is not the fact that you don't like sob but rather the fact that you actively judge and criticise anyone who does.
