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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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fin12

I was charged €5 something for a glass of milk in Bombay Palace Indian in Cork. My glass of milk was dearer than my friends beer.

Mardyke

Nonoperational wrote: »

The manager is calling me later so I will update after.

Where was it?

nlrkjos

Strasbourg Goose last evening. Herself had fish n' chips...lovely, I had fillet steak...average...chicken liver paté was great and the cheesecake too. Server was nice and friendly. Just a wee bit disappointed with the fillet steak,a wee bit tough, had to get chips as well as they were mean with the roast spuds, pepper sauce was bland... 3 beers 3 wines 2 starters 2 mains one dessert all in €90, pretty good value, but just an OK experience...server made the experience better, she was good craic.

Nonoperational

The manager is calling me later so I will update after.

the beer revolu

I say fair play to you Nonop.
I bet they didn't see that coming. Businesses get away with that kind of carry on because they think people would be too embarrassed to call them out on it.

I see no reason to not name the hotel.

Mardyke

Nonoperational wrote: »

Be interested to see what people think of this

Was in a hotel bar/restaurant recently with my family. 2 of us ordered steaks. Almost €30. As well as starters. I asked for mash instead of chips. No problem sir. That will be €5 extra. I thought he misunderstood so I said no I don’t want both just some mash instead. €5.

I asked to speak to a manager. After 5 mins the manager came and was horrible. Patronising and kept repeating “sorry you feel that way”. We left leaving a €200 or so potential meal and went somewhere else.

Would people think this is as horrendous as I did?

Where was it?

run_Forrest_run

Nonoperational wrote: »

It was actually a hotel bar and the steak was already almost €30. I thought €5 to substitute mash for chips was unbelievable. This was a county hotel too local to us.

You did the right thing by walking. What a disgraceful way to treat customers.

Nonoperational

It was actually a hotel bar and the steak was already almost €30. I thought €5 to substitute mash for chips was unbelievable. This was a county hotel too local to us.

igCorcaigh

I have never had a good experience in any hotel restaurant.

Overpriced, bad food and poor service.

sammyjo90

€5 fpr mash!? Fck that!

Nonoperational

Be interested to see what people think of this

Was in a hotel bar/restaurant recently with my family. 2 of us ordered steaks. Almost €30. As well as starters. I asked for mash instead of chips. No problem sir. That will be €5 extra. I thought he misunderstood so I said no I don’t want both just some mash instead. €5.

I asked to speak to a manager. After 5 mins the manager came and was horrible. Patronising and kept repeating “sorry you feel that way”. We left leaving a €200 or so potential meal and went somewhere else.

Would people think this is as horrendous as I did?

curly from cork

Catch of the day ( mobile chipper from Kinsale bridge ) have opened recently in Carrigaline, a small unit in the back of the Owenabue car park

fin12

Paddy the farmers serve really nice food and the staff are really nice aswell. Always enjoy going to that pub.

Also the food in the wood Ford is really good aswell. Their portions are really big.

sporina

Cork Lass wrote: »

Does any know what’s happening with Sago? It’s been closed the last few times I’ve passed it.

was about to ask the same - ???

Cork Lass

Does any know what’s happening with Sago? It’s been closed the last few times I’ve passed it.

limnam

cadaliac wrote: »

There is a mobile chipper in Kinsale, right at the lower part of the bridge, coming from the old head direction. Fresh fish, caught by his brother(s) and this has to be tasted to be believed. Batters the fish, per order and chips are delicious also.
There is usually a queue and when the fish is gone, its gone....

Nice pizza place beside him too.

"proper" Italian toppings.

what the hell!

cadaliac wrote: »

There is a mobile chipper in Kinsale, right at the lower part of the bridge, coming from the old head direction. Fresh fish, caught by his brother(s) and this has to be tasted to be believed. Batters the fish, per order and chips are delicious also.
There is usually a queue and when the fish is gone, its gone....

Literally just there an hour ago- the best fish and chips we all had for ages! No word of a lie.

Harika

cadaliac wrote: »

There is a mobile chipper in Kinsale, right at the lower part of the bridge, coming from the old head direction. Fresh fish, caught by his brother(s) and this has to be tasted to be believed. Batters the fish, per order and chips are delicious also.
There is usually a queue and when the fish is gone, its gone....

Was it catch of the day? As we were Sunday at the spot, and two vans were there with fish and chips. Was excellent, would definitely recommend.

kingtut

cadaliac wrote: »

There is a mobile chipper in Kinsale, right at the lower part of the bridge, coming from the old head direction. Fresh fish, caught by his brother(s) and this has to be tasted to be believed. Batters the fish, per order and chips are delicious also.
There is usually a queue and when the fish is gone, its gone....

I've been to that guy once (about 2 months ago) and just had chips. They were nice and tasty but I can't say I'd rate them over any other chipper.

Not a fish fan but I can't imagine there is anything better than fish as fresh as his!

the beer revolu

Was in the Bosun last week.
My elderly mum likes it - particularly the breaded brie starter which she has as a main.
Now, it's not really terrible but it's way overpriced for what it is. It's pretty much carvery standard at restaurant prices.
Everything is either deep fried or reheated in the microwave. Meals came out about 5 minutes after we ordered.
I had (allegedly) grilled supreme of chicken. Chicken was OK - not all dried up but not really tasty either. Onion gravy was boiled onions in Bisto. Mash was fine. Chips were flaccid and greasy. Veg was fine - again, not very tasty.
That dish was €17. I think that's pretty outrageous for reheated food in a pub at lunchtime. Reckon the menu hasn't changed in 20 years.
Somewhere like Blackrock Castle would be cheaper and way, way nicer.

Staff were lovely, though.

cadaliac

goat2 wrote: »

Any one go to the fish box in Dingle, their fresh fish and chips is beautiful,

There is a mobile chipper in Kinsale, right at the lower part of the bridge, coming from the old head direction. Fresh fish, caught by his brother(s) and this has to be tasted to be believed. Batters the fish, per order and chips are delicious also.
There is usually a queue and when the fish is gone, its gone....

leahyl

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Lunchtime yesterday we got out of the rain at the first place we came to - Nosta. Really good Turkish food.

Evening time we struggled to find space anywhere. Scoozi had loads of seats though. It was ok, looks like it hasn’t changed in decades although it could do with it.

This morning we had brunch in Crawford & Co. Very good. I had a baked egg and leek broth with sriracha mayonnaise and toast. Love a bit of spice for breakfast.

Haha was in Crawford and Co myself today and it was so nice! We had the bottomless brunch - got the mushrooms with poached eggs and a red pepper sauce and toast and small green salad on the side - delicious!

The mimosas kept coming and they didn’t skimp on the alcohol! I was quite tipsy leaving! Great value, will be back!

Gloomtastic!

Lunchtime yesterday we got out of the rain at the first place we came to - Nosta. Really good Turkish food.

Evening time we struggled to find space anywhere. Scoozi had loads of seats though. It was ok, looks like it hasn’t changed in decades although it could do with it.

This morning we had brunch in Crawford & Co. Very good. I had a baked egg and leek broth with sriracha mayonnaise and toast. Love a bit of spice for breakfast.

aisling86

Had tapas in Jacques on Friday night, absolutely fab, highly recommend.

aisling86

goat2 wrote: »

Any one go to the fish box in Dingle, their fresh fish and chips is beautiful,

Possibly the best fish & chips I've had, ate there a few times and it's always fantastic.

Lab82 is beautiful for brunch, service was a little slow but coffee is fab & brownies are unreal.

curly from cork

Very sorry to see El Vino East Village Douglas is gone, sign up saying something like closed for the seeable future. Apparently they opened in Killarney too, not sure if that had any bearing on the Douglas closure.

Be right back

Valyawl wrote: »

Heading to see Blood Brothers next Saturday night. Looking for somewhere to eat near opera house. 4 adults , only places that spring to mind are Amicus and Luigi Malones? Any other suggestions around this area please? Thanks

Koto is nice. Also have Bunsen and Coq Bull nearby too.

waxmelts2000

Heading to see Blood Brothers next Saturday night. Looking for somewhere to eat near opera house. 4 adults , only places that spring to mind are Amicus and Luigi Malones? Any other suggestions around this area please? Thanks

goat2

Any one go to the fish box in Dingle, their fresh fish and chips is beautiful,

Gloomtastic!

Sorry, they’re teenagers, no colouring sets required!