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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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galaxual

Slim Charles wrote: »

There's surely actual salad places open ? Why goto a grilled chicken specialist and get a salad.

it was a grilled chicken salad. and its not hard to make a proper salad???? i usually go to living salads but its closed sadly

LessOutragePlz

Had the teriyaki duck from Koto the other day it is definitely my favorite Asian restaurant by far, can't wait to sample more of their menu.

Slim Charles

galaxual wrote: »

had a horrible salad from roosters piri piri yesterday. the thing was absolutely saturated in dressing and the avocado was rock hard

There's surely actual salad places open ? Why goto a grilled chicken specialist and get a salad.

the beer revolu

Out first takeaway last night (since cv).
Iyer's.
Popped in around 1.30,paid and picked up 15 minutes later. Heated up lovely for dinner.

Really generous portions. We got a meal for 2 for €25 but only ate half of it. Delicious, as always.

SleetAndSnow

Got sun of a bun yesterday, was lovely! The chips were only average but the burger was savage. First time getting it.

galaxual

had a horrible salad from roosters piri piri yesterday. the thing was absolutely saturated in dressing and the avocado was rock hard

Debub

We haven't eaten food from outside since lock down began, were in Cork y'day and gave in to temptation and got takeaway from Koto - Beef Pho/PadThai. The Pho wasn't like an authentic Pho, but tasty all the same

the beer revolu

Iyer's are trialing walk-in takeaway today - not just click and collect.

sammyjo90

Orso is back open monday!! (9-3 mon to fri)

Cant fricken wait for click and collect lunches from them. I'm making the most of working from home as i wouldn't be able to get this if i was on site!

Seamai

the beer revolu wrote: »

I passed there this morning and it looks like there are works going on there - how extensive, I don't know.

There have been works going on for about 3 years, I live close by. The place is lit up like a Christmas tree every night, so much so that I don't need to put on the bathroom light when going for a pee at 3am

leahyl

the beer revolu wrote: »

I passed there this morning and it looks like there are works going on there - how extensive, I don't know.

Yeah, they did the place up over a few years and still seem to have things to complete, so maybe that's what's going on. My parents love the place, so would be nice for them to be able to go for a meal there again.

the beer revolu

leahyl wrote: »

Anybody know anything about the Barn reopening? They don't have a social media presence so not sure what their plans are. I'd say it won't be too bad having the space between tables, as it's a fairly big restaurant, but they'll have to reduce capacity somewhat, I guess.

I passed there this morning and it looks like there are works going on there - how extensive, I don't know.

leahyl

Anybody know anything about the Barn reopening? They don't have a social media presence so not sure what their plans are. I'd say it won't be too bad having the space between tables, as it's a fairly big restaurant, but they'll have to reduce capacity somewhat, I guess.

Luap

Went to Rochestown Park Hotel on Sunday for their drive-thru carvery - very impressed with it, in and out in 5 mins and the carvery is top notch.

the beer revolu

Ichigo Ichie is taking bookings from July.
Social distancing won't affect them as much as many other restaurants as they tend to have the restaurant very sparsely populated at any given time.

In other news, I hear 12 Tables are renaming themselves 3 Tables;)

Water John

With a smaller footfall, none of the venues were possibly viable, esp Jam paying rent on all premises.

A shout out for Crust. They did a lot of Feed Our Heroes and it's greatly appreciated. Great food.

roundymac

Social distance I would think.

limnam

Water John wrote: »

Had it up on the tractor yesterday evening, went down fine, but couldn't finish it.

Did I hear Jam is not reopening?

Jam seemed to be doing very good business.

Good spot there beside VMware. Surprised they're not re-opening.

roundymac

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

They are not, ballincollig and hanleys closed sadly

Hanleys was tiny, it was a scrum at the best of times. The one in Kenmare was worse, great food , pity.

SleetAndSnow

Water John wrote: »

Had it up on the tractor yesterday evening, went down fine, but couldn't finish it.

Did I hear Jam is not reopening?

They are not, ballincollig and hanleys closed sadly

Water John

roundymac wrote: »

Good Fish have started their take away service in Carrigaline again, Thursday, Friday saturday, had the fish and chips while herself had prawn and chips, very tasty.

Had it up on the tractor yesterday evening, went down fine, but couldn't finish it.

Did I hear Jam is not reopening?

the beer revolu

rob316 wrote: »

I can see prices going up on the 29th when restaurants reopen. It just won't be financially feasible with this 2m rule, working at half capacity. Some will sadly never reopen.

That's a tricky one.

I imagine there will be less demand for restaurants, so increasing prices would not be a typical tactic.
However, we just don't know what's going to happen. But, yes, I suspect there will be some closures.

the beer revolu

rob316 wrote: »

I can see prices going up on the 29th when restaurants reopen. It just won't be financially feasible with this 2m rule, working at half capacity. Some will sadly never reopen.

rob316

I can see prices going up on the 29th when restaurants reopen. It just won't be financially feasible with this 2m rule, working at half capacity. Some will sadly never reopen.

the beer revolu

Nicetrustedcup wrote: »

They are worse i set and watched it while haveing a coffee last week and it moved 6 people in 15 mins by the main entrance!!!!

You must be paying for the fast pass entrance!!!

Well, I've queued for the Prince's Street entrance from around the corner by The Wine Buff and it didn't feel more than 20 minutes - didn't time it, though.
Sometimes they enforce the rule regarding single shoppers only, this can dramatically decrease queuing times.

Nicetrustedcup

the beer revolu wrote: »

I've never queued more than 20 minutes got the market on a Saturday. The queues look worse than they are.

They are worse i set and watched it while haveing a coffee last week and it moved 6 people in 15 mins by the main entrance!!!!

You must be paying for the fast pass entrance!!!

the beer revolu

Nicetrustedcup wrote: »

Crazy busy on a Saturday, I was going to get stuff there last week and seen a line of about 12 people at 10am I was like nope it’s nice but I won’t line for 20 mins.

The English market is worse say there is about 200 plus in that line on a Saturday !!!

I've never queued more than 20 minutes got the market on a Saturday. The queues look worse than they are.

Black_Knight

JackieChang wrote: »

I've never tried their baguettes. Would they be busy of a Saturday? What do you think is the best time to go? After lunch? Or would all the food be gone.

Open Saturdays, not sure what time, but we've passed the last 2 weeks on a stroll around mid day and maybe a few queuing out the door.

Nicetrustedcup

JackieChang wrote: »

I've never tried their baguettes. Would they be busy of a Saturday? What do you think is the best time to go? After lunch? Or would all the food be gone.

Crazy busy on a Saturday, I was going to get stuff there last week and seen a line of about 12 people at 10am I was like nope it’s nice but I won’t line for 20 mins.

The English market is worse say there is about 200 plus in that line on a Saturday !!!

JackieChang

what the hell! wrote: »

Yep they've been open the past few weeks. Can be a bit of a queue sometimes but you might be lucky.

I've never tried their baguettes. Would they be busy of a Saturday? What do you think is the best time to go? After lunch? Or would all the food be gone.