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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

pwurple wrote: »

You are missing out! taking the bone out of fish on the bone is a life technique you sound like you need!. It is soooo satisfying to take that whole intact skeleton out in one piece like a comedy tom and jerry fish. Bonus, the fish tastes better for being cooked on the bone.

It’s fun once you learn the knack. Make a little cut from the tail and neck end, slide a knife under to release, and lift! Done.

fish on the bone i don't mind so much - but afaik, Elbow Lane served fish whole - tail, head, skin and fins and all - now that I do mind

who_me

pwurple wrote: »

You are missing out! taking the bone out of fish on the bone is a life technique you sound like you need!. It is soooo satisfying to take that whole intact skeleton out in one piece like a comedy tom and jerry fish. Bonus, the fish tastes better for being cooked on the bone.

It’s fun once you learn the knack. Make a little cut from the tail and neck end, slide a knife under to release, and lift! Done.

Can I pay you to come and fillet my fish for me? 'cause there's no way in hell I'm ever doing that, but you make it sound so tasty! :P

who_me

sporina wrote: »

oh great to hear about the filleted fish - i have been wanting to go there but didn't like the idea of my fish on the bone.. i don't want eating to involve work

Same here! FYI, when I first ordered it I found it a little moist/underdone? Not something I've encountered before. Very delicious, but a little odd. Since then I always order it 'well done' - first time ever saying that with regard to fish.

(Last time I was there with others, they tried the filleted fish dish and were raving about it afterwards, so it might just be my own personal preference..)

pwurple

sporina wrote: »

oh great to hear about the filleted fish - i have been wanting to go there but didn't like the idea of my fish on the bone.. i don't want eating to involve work

You are missing out! taking the bone out of fish on the bone is a life technique you sound like you need!. It is soooo satisfying to take that whole intact skeleton out in one piece like a comedy tom and jerry fish. Bonus, the fish tastes better for being cooked on the bone.

It’s fun once you learn the knack. Make a little cut from the tail and neck end, slide a knife under to release, and lift! Done.

JackieChang

pwurple wrote: »

It's a crying shame the English Market management don't allow the vendors in there to have cooked food areas. Loads of the traders want it, the customers want it. I can't see why we can't get this organised in Cork. Always seem to tie ourselves up in red tape, when all across the continent it's no problem.

Fish bar is my usual spot for fish.

Isn't there a sausage 'shack' there? Why are they allowed cook food and other aren't?

I always thought it would be great if the butchers had a bit of a BBQ going. Grab a few skewers of yummy meat, I'm sure people buy a few bits if they got a taste.

fin12

Hi guys, thanks for the recommendations, I went to Electic this evening. Fish was lovely but was so happy to find out that do Brewdog Punk IPA on drought so will be going there now a lot more 🙂

fin12

Hi guys, thanks for the recommendations, I went to Electic this evening. Fish was lovely but was so happy to find out that do Brewdog Punk IPA on drought so will be going there now a lot more &#55357;&#56898;

SouthernBelle

Debub wrote: »

Antonio's in Ballydehob (about 7 Kms away) is nice, or offcourse you have the new (Michellin) kid on the block in Ballydehob as well :-)

sporina wrote: »

The New Haven is fab (if you like seafood)

let us know how you get on

Thank you both. 👍🏻

sporina

SouthernBelle wrote: »

Any recommendations for somewhere nice to eat in and around Schull? (Yes, I know it's not the City, but hoping that some knowledgeable Boardsies can help. )

The New Haven is fab (if you like seafood)

let us know how you get on

Debub

SouthernBelle wrote: »

Any recommendations for somewhere nice to eat in and around Schull? (Yes, I know it's not the City, but hoping that some knowledgeable Boardsies can help. )

Antonio's in Ballydehob (about 7 Kms away) is nice, or offcourse you have the new (Michellin) kid on the block in Ballydehob as well :-)

SouthernBelle

Any recommendations for somewhere nice to eat in and around Schull? (Yes, I know it's not the City, but hoping that some knowledgeable Boardsies can help.

)

sporina

who_me wrote: »

They also have a filleted fish dish now. Suits me, as I hate fish on the bone (and am often not in the mood for steak). I'd go there anyway for the starters and cocktails, but it's nice having a nice main course in the middle.

oh great to hear about the filleted fish - i have been wanting to go there but didn't like the idea of my fish on the bone.. i don't want eating to involve work

who_me

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Elbow Lane have a fish special each day - whole fish cooked on coals. No choice there but it always looks amazing.

They also have a filleted fish dish now. Suits me, as I hate fish on the bone (and am often not in the mood for steak). I'd go there anyway for the starters and cocktails, but it's nice having a nice main course in the middle.

rob316

pwurple wrote: »

It's a crying shame the English Market management don't allow the vendors in there to have cooked food areas. Loads of the traders want it, the customers want it. I can't see why we can't get this organised in Cork. Always seem to tie ourselves up in red tape, when all across the continent it's no problem.

Fish bar is my usual spot for fish.

I was in belfast recently in St Georges Market it was absolutely brilliant. Loads of fresh food stalls, seating and live trad music. What a buzz, I went every morning for the 3 days I was there.

Drdenise75

byronbay2 wrote: »

Would you believe, you have raised the most pertinent question of the entire night? My wife and I debated whether we (i.e I) should bring it up with Rob Krawczyk (I call him Rob now!) afterwards but I didn't have the grapes to do it in the end.

We discussed what this dessert might look/taste like for 15 minutes before arrival but when it came it tasted like nothing more than a creamy lemon sorbet with some kind of compressed white wafer covering it. Now, it was tasty and all but did not correspond with the menu description in any way; there was certainly no taste of clove whatsoever.

I wonder was there a last-minute change to the dessert for some reason? Or maybe I just know nothing about Michelin-starred food but it was certainly the main topic of debate in the taxi home. If anyone has any more info regarding this, I would love to hear it.

I was not fortunate enough to be in the Raven on Monday night but I ate in Chestnut last Friday night where the current tasting menu features this dish as one of 2 dessert courses. That evening there was most definitely a subtle but distinct taste of clove from the quenelle of ?gelato?sorbet (seemed creamier than a sorbet but i could be wrong!). Maybe they just didn't put enough clove into the batch made on Monday? The waffle patterned wafer seemed to be of a meringue texture when we ate it. And the sheep yoghurt looked the same. We thought at the time that unless you were expecting the clove taste you'd have difficulty identifying it amongst the other items. I have to say we enjoyed it as an interesting and kind of unusual course but it wouldn't be to everyone's taste.
I can highly recommend the restaurant Chestnut by the way. Really well executed tasting menu that was thoroughly enjoyable with a few novel things included like this dessert.

D'Agger

pwurple wrote: »

It's a crying shame the English Market management don't allow the vendors in there to have cooked food areas. Loads of the traders want it, the customers want it. I can't see why we can't get this organised in Cork. Always seem to tie ourselves up in red tape, when all across the continent it's no problem.

Fish bar is my usual spot for fish.

Agreed - there was an open Market like what you're talking about in Mallorca when I was on holidays there and it was thriving - great spot/hub for food to start a night out in the city

limnam

fin12 wrote: »

What’s the best restaurant in Cork if ur looking to have fish?

Have you tried fishy fishy?

pwurple

fin12 wrote: »

What’s the best restaurant in Cork if ur looking to have fish?

It's a crying shame the English Market management don't allow the vendors in there to have cooked food areas. Loads of the traders want it, the customers want it. I can't see why we can't get this organised in Cork. Always seem to tie ourselves up in red tape, when all across the continent it's no problem.

Fish bar is my usual spot for fish.

fin12

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Electric has a fish bar upstairs - no reservations but the one time I ate there, there was a great selection and it was really tasty.

Elbow Lane have a fish special each day - whole fish cooked on coals. No choice there but it always looks amazing.

Quinlans does specialise in fish but, as above, I don't like it.

Thanks, ya I’ve been in Quinlans before and I did like it but looking for somewhere where the food is more healthy.

BullBlackNova

Electric has a fish bar upstairs - no reservations but the one time I ate there, there was a great selection and it was really tasty.

Elbow Lane have a fish special each day - whole fish cooked on coals. No choice there but it always looks amazing.

Quinlans does specialise in fish but, as above, I don't like it.

the beer revolu

fin12 wrote: »

What’s the best restaurant in Cork if ur looking to have fish?

The only restaurant I know of that specialises in fish is Quinlann's but, unfortunately, I don't think it is any good.

fin12

What’s the best restaurant in Cork if ur looking to have fish?

byronbay2

pwurple wrote: »

Thanks for posting, looks amazing.

How was this? "Sheep's yoghurt with clove and brown butter."
Sounds absolutely revolting, but was probably nice? Was it a dessert?

Would you believe, you have raised the most pertinent question of the entire night? My wife and I debated whether we (i.e I) should bring it up with Rob Krawczyk (I call him Rob now!) afterwards but I didn't have the grapes to do it in the end.

We discussed what this dessert might look/taste like for 15 minutes before arrival but when it came it tasted like nothing more than a creamy lemon sorbet with some kind of compressed white wafer covering it. Now, it was tasty and all but did not correspond with the menu description in any way; there was certainly no taste of clove whatsoever.

I wonder was there a last-minute change to the dessert for some reason? Or maybe I just know nothing about Michelin-starred food but it was certainly the main topic of debate in the taxi home. If anyone has any more info regarding this, I would love to hear it.

byronbay2

pwurple wrote: »

Thanks for posting, looks amazing.

How was this? "Sheep's yoghurt with clove and brown butter."
Sounds absolutely revolting, but was probably nice? Was it a dessert?

Would you believe, you have raised the most pertinent question of the entire night? My wife and I debated whether we (i.e I) should bring it up with Rob Krawczyk (I call him Rob now!) afterwards but I didn't have the grapes to do it in the end.

We discussed what this dessert might look/taste like for 15 minutes before arrival but when it came it tasted like nothing more than a creamy lemon sorbet with some kind of compressed white wafer covering it. Now, it was tasty and all but did not correspond with the menu description in any way; there was certainly no taste of clove whatsoever.

I wonder was there a last-minute change to the dessert for some reason? Or maybe I just know nothing about michelin-starred food but it was certainly the main topic of debate in the taxi home. If anyone has any more info regarding this, I would love to hear it.

whatever76

byronbay2 wrote: »

Here is the menu, if you want to see it.

Absolutely wonderful evening with a meal that I will never forget. Highlights were the swordfish stew and the unctuous, slow-cooked short rib. Great atmosphere and each chef came around to your table after his course and was happy to chat and discuss the food.

Surprise was the smoked Belvelly (Hederrnan) butter, which gave a “fishy” tang to the bread. Also, the alcohol flowed with 2 (delicious) cocktails on arrival, 2 glasses of white wine, a glass of red, a cedar-wood box full of sake and a glass of champagne, leading to a steady rise in chatter volume between 18.00 and 21.00.

The time absolutely flew and we almost had to be kicked out to let the second sitting in! Envied them as we walked out the door!

Sounds fab thanks for posting !!! Saw some pics on twitter this morning - looked like a great event !

pwurple

Thanks for posting, looks amazing.

How was this? "Sheep's yoghurt with clove and brown butter."
Sounds absolutely revolting, but was probably nice? Was it a dessert?

byronbay2

whatever76 wrote: »

Well how was it ?

Here is the menu, if you want to see it.

Absolutely wonderful evening with a meal that I will never forget. Highlights were the swordfish stew and the unctuous, slow-cooked short rib. Great atmosphere and each chef came around to your table after his course and was happy to chat and discuss the food.

Surprise was the smoked Belvelly (Hederrnan) butter, which gave a “fishy” tang to the bread. Also, the alcohol flowed with 2 (delicious) cocktails on arrival, 2 glasses of white wine, a glass of red, a cedar-wood box full of sake and a glass of champagne, leading to a steady rise in chatter volume between 18.00 and 21.00.

The time absolutely flew and we almost had to be kicked out to let the second sitting in! Envied them as we walked out the door!

whatever76

byronbay2 wrote: »

Anyone else joining us hobnobs in The Raven this evening? Four-course meal, each course provided by a different Michelin-starred chef. Tickets are pricey (€225 each) but all proceeds go to Penny Dinners and Simon. I'm like a child on Christmas Eve!

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/michelin-star-winning-chefs-to-raise-money-for-cork-homeless-charities-916315.html

Well how was it ?

Mardyke

rob316 wrote: »

I've told them once before for lunch the food wasn't up to scratch.

To be honest I didn't then as I was with my wife and didn't want to make her uneasy.

I must be some oddball it's 5 star galore reviews for them online.

Ive only been there once, but I thought the exact same. I'd give them the benefit of the doubt but wouldn't be rushing back when there are so many decent places to try.

Went to Burnt last week. Not bad at all. Good pizza, nice place, very friendly staff. Will be back.

rob316

limnam wrote: »

Did you tell them?

I've told them once before for lunch the food wasn't up to scratch.

To be honest I didn't then as I was with my wife and didn't want to make her uneasy.

I must be some oddball it's 5 star galore reviews for them online.