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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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dudara

BH weekend means a lot of the regular spots could be closed. I’d definitely ring ahead to make a place is open.

pwurple

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Going to be in town tonight with the family, staying in the Hatch rooms on Copley Street.

Looking for a family diner recommendation for tonight and a good brunch place in the morning please.

Family meaning with kids? Market Lane if so. Menu for children is the best in the city according to my lot and they have activity sheets for them. Book it though.

Brunch, not 100% sure for a bank holiday which of these are open. Ali’s kitchen is my fav but you are spoilt for choice. The weir rooms in the river lee hotel are gorgeous for brunch, overlooking the river and will defo be open. Liberty grill is a popular spot, prepare to queue. The bookshelf is very nice. Good day deli in nano nagle gardens is a stunning location with good food too.

Gloomtastic!

Going to be in town tonight with the family, staying in the Hatch rooms on Copley Street.

Looking for a family diner recommendation for tonight and a good brunch place in the morning please.

D'Agger

-Toppy- wrote: »

Was at White Rabbit last night and ill be honest was disappointed, not at the food per say. But the fact they were running out of food

We were a large group and immediately they told us there was no brisket, they had only 4 sets of ribs left and 4 corn breads....
(We had booked as well a few days in advance) Just wondering if anyone else had similar experience there

Toppy

Surprised this wasn't responded to tbh - that's a bit of disgrace given you'd booked in advance. Restaurant 101 is you cover your bookings surely!

I like White Rabbit but that's poor management.

Finally ate in Tequila Jacks at the weekend, had tacos and thought it was really tasty, loved the salsa and rice plus I had a non alcoholic Bandita which was lovely given there was a bit of dead heat around. Will go back and try more on the menu soon hopefully.

Be right back

I had a lovely meal in Isaacs today. Delish.

the beer revolu

Asain bites or something like that on Paul Street (by the back of waterstones) has a smallish buffet that looks good.

igCorcaigh

On those days you should be able to avail of offers before a certain time.

I'm not sure if ramen offer the 6 before 6 deal in house?

pwurple

Thephantomsmask wrote: »

Just a heads up, first table has started in Cork (pay €6 get 50% off bill for the first early bird table of the day excl drinks for 2 to 4 people).

We used it to eat at gourmet burger bistro, I don't normally eat at the fancy burger places so I can't compare to the others but I really enjoyed my lamb burger.

Thanks for this, used it for Greene's. 50 euro off the bill. Greene's is lovely, we had a great table by the waterfall, food was stunning.

igCorcaigh

jeffk wrote: »

Well Im in Kerry for Sat/Sun/Mon then Cork Mon/Tues/Wed and thought Cork be best chance of chinese buffet?

Yeah, maybe others went in a was ok for them

Nope. Not so much a thing here.
Probably better off with the many Asian Street food places like Ramen etc.

You should be able to get a decent meal for €10 to €15.

jeffk

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Yes.

It's the only Chinese buffet in the city that I know of. Maybe some other posters could help you?

Now, I haven't been there myself, and does seem quite busy, so I'm not knocking the place. Just letting you know.

Well Im in Kerry for Sat/Sun/Mon then Cork Mon/Tues/Wed and thought Cork be best chance of chinese buffet?

Yeah, maybe others went in a was ok for them

igCorcaigh

My personal favourite for Chinese food in the city is YMY on prince's Street. Not cheap though, and not a buffet.

Yuan Ming Yuan

17 Princes St, Centre, Cork, T12 F853
(021) 425 4968

https://g.co/kgs/5ETav4

igCorcaigh

jeffk wrote: »

The aul rename/rebrand and the same chancers behind it :eek:

Yes.

It's the only Chinese buffet in the city that I know of. Maybe some other posters could help you?

Now, I haven't been there myself, and does seem quite busy, so I'm not knocking the place. Just letting you know.

jeffk

Thephantomsmask wrote: »

They had a closure served on them in April.

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-restaurant-closed-after-chicken-found-thawing-on-a-dirty-floor-ecd2a545-4fa0-4910-8576-5fbc08deb7b4-ds

Yeah thats what I see some girl posted on a facebook page for them

Thephantomsmask

igCorcaigh wrote: »

If you're thinking of freestyle on North Main street, then it's open again under a different name.

But that should make you think twice...

They had a closure served on them in April.

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-restaurant-closed-after-chicken-found-thawing-on-a-dirty-floor-ecd2a545-4fa0-4910-8576-5fbc08deb7b4-ds

jeffk

igCorcaigh wrote: »

If you're thinking of freestyle on North Main street, then it's open again under a different name.

But that should make you think twice...

The aul rename/rebrand and the same chancers behind it :eek:

igCorcaigh

jeffk wrote: »

Any recommendations for a Chinese buffet in the City

So far I found one that was closed down

Thanks

If you're thinking of freestyle on North Main street, then it's open again under a different name.

But that should make you think twice...

jeffk

Any recommendations for a Chinese buffet in the City

So far I found one that was closed down

Thanks

SteelyDanJalapeno

Any review on the Anglers Rest?

Thephantomsmask

Just a heads up, first table has started in Cork (pay €6 get 50% off bill for the first early bird table of the day excl drinks for 2 to 4 people).

We used it to eat at gourmet burger bistro, I don't normally eat at the fancy burger places so I can't compare to the others but I really enjoyed my lamb burger.

the beer revolu

Had really good soup noodles in Soba, Carey's Lane again last night.
Beef stew noodle soup and
Preserved cabbage and shredded duck with rice noodles.
Beef tendon noodle soup wasn't on last night.

rob316

Rubberchikken wrote: »

adore Luigi Malones.
their pizza is for me the absolute best.

alao the starter of mussels in a white wine sauce are perfect.

They served me possibly the worst pizza I've ever had a few years ago.

I can never understand anyone saying Luigi Malones is good.

Has it gotten better (not that it would take much) or something?

[Deleted User]

pwurple wrote: »

It wasn't vandalised, the fridge glass shattered. After hours, no break in. More likely a failure with the equipment which sent an electric surge through the glass.

Hopefully their insurance or the warranty on the equipment will cover a replacement, after a cleanup.

Glad to hear it, my sister sent me a Facebook pic of the damaged glass and said it was vandalised. Took her word for it!

sporina

pwurple wrote: »

It wasn't vandalised, the fridge glass shattered. After hours, no break in. More likely a failure with the equipment which sent an electric surge through the glass.

Hopefully their insurance or the warranty on the equipment will cover a replacement, after a cleanup.

yeah i saw the update - so glad it wasn't vandalism

pwurple

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'm unsure if this is the right thread for it but Casanova on George's Quay was vandalised last night and are closed for a few days as a result. I'm absolutely disgusted. Hope they get back open soon, they do the best gelato around.

It wasn't vandalised, the fridge glass shattered. After hours, no break in. More likely a failure with the equipment which sent an electric surge through the glass.

Hopefully their insurance or the warranty on the equipment will cover a replacement, after a cleanup.

dudara

Micko99 wrote: »

Went to Jacques at the weekend for the first time in years. Had the 28 day aged steak, it was cooked to perfection. The cheese boards with figs and bread was amazing . Often gets overlooked for some reason but is easily in the top 3 cork restaurants for me.

I love going there for lunch whenever I’m home. They do the basics like quiche, toasties and cake so well.

[Deleted User]

Micko99 wrote: »

Went to Jacques at the weekend for the first time in years. Had the 28 day aged steak, it was cooked to perfection. The cheese boards with figs and bread was amazing . Often gets overlooked for some reason but is easily in the top 3 cork restaurants for me.

Had the tapas and tacos menu there a few weeks ago. Savage! Service excellent too

Micko99

Went to Jacques at the weekend for the first time in years. Had the 28 day aged steak, it was cooked to perfection. The cheese boards with figs and bread was amazing . Often gets overlooked for some reason but is easily in the top 3 cork restaurants for me.

Rubberchikken

adore Luigi Malones.
their pizza is for me the absolute best.

alao the starter of mussels in a white wine sauce are perfect.

nlrkjos

Luigi Malones yesterday for early evening dinner, had garlic prawns and garlic mushrooms as starters, I had the ribs and wife had salmon, Irish coffees for dessert + a bottle of red wine. Everything was just right, L.M's do the simple things well, bill with a tip was €110...good value and very good service...I just wish they would offer "chips" instead of fries, actually I wish all restaurants would do "chips" when you are having that kind of a meal, you can't beat a proper thick chipped spud smothered in vinegar!!!!!!

[Deleted User]

sporina wrote: »

i was just gonna say the same - shocking - what happened????? such a disgrace..

Not sure, just saw a pic of their counter all smashed up on Facebook. Can't understand why someone would do that. Pure scum.