Restaurant Recommendation Thread - Anyone for seconds?

igCorcaigh · 12-11-2025 06:43PM

That Greek place is open daily in the Marina Market now.

Markcheese · 13-11-2025 10:15AM

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Had it a few times when they first opened in glounthaune, really liked it , never over by the marina though , so

-Toppy- · 13-11-2025 11:47AM

Was wondering if anyone is aware of anywhere that is open for Christmas day dinner in Cork (City ideally)? A few places I have checked are resident only, but am throwing it out there in case anyone else is aware? (its for family of older folks who struggled a little last year getting everything together)

Thanks

Toppy

Cyclingtourist · 13-11-2025 12:14PM

Sole in Drury St. Dublin (entrance).

Know it's been mentioned before. Went last week with my OH specially for the early bird (check times) which is the lunch menu extended to 6pm.

Really good experience in what's a fish restaurant with some meat. Came to just under €100 with two glasses of their cheapest but still good wine . Only complaint is that I was seated on couch against wall which gave me pain in my elderly back.

Busy place even mid-week so booking essential.

igCorcaigh · 13-11-2025 05:11PM

Hayfield Manor

Good quality ingredients that are cooked with skill. It's not the type of food that I could review well, but I very much enjoyed it.

Starter: Poached Pear and Cashel Blue Cheese salad, frise Lettuce, Celery, Grapes, and Pickled Walnuts.

Main: Halibut, Sautéed Potatoes, Baby Spinach, Shallots Caper Beurre Noisette

Dessert: White Chocolate Monte, Honeycomb, Orange Pudding, Orange Gel, and Honeycomb Ice Cream

Be right back · 13-11-2025 06:17PM

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Not sure if this is any good to them.

limnam · 14-11-2025 11:06AM

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It's almost the only place I'm guaranteed to walk out happy, this and elbow lane.

opus · 17-11-2025 11:59AM

The Egyptian food truck has been joined by two more. Good idea for that little plaza I think.

Drdenise75 · 20-11-2025 05:34PM

Had a couple of good meals out last weekend. Elbow lane Saturday night. Great to see them back in full action after the fire. Enjoyed the meal a lot. Great vibe in there I always find. The ribs and the lamb mains were excellent and the side of crispy smoked mushrooms was especially good. Chips as always good! excellent drink selection and I like how they offer wine by the pichet not just glass/bottle. The only thing we didn't really think a total success was the burrata starter which combined excellent burrata with a leek artichoke hazelnut relish that just didn't have enough acidity to stand up to the creamy cheese. But otherwise very happy. Then Paladar for a quick bite Sunday. Had only been once before on a saturday when it was really just too loud and bar-like to enjoy the food but much more chill on Sunday. Tried about 4 of their small plates and all very tasty.

Went to the newly opened Sprout on Winthrop Street for lunch today. Was a bit sceptical and some of the food (chicken maybe) didn't look great in the prep containers behind the counter but was pleasantly surprised by how tasty it ended up being when put together as a bowl. Looked appealing as well when all made up. Had the Tokyo bowl with trout and it worked very well. Not cheap at 14.50 but substantial and very filling. I got takeaway. There's about 8 maybe tables (for 2/4) for eating in. Was busy with people checking out the newbie! Friendly and very efficient staff.

Barr · 22-11-2025 07:54PM

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Great to see what this looks like . We are going to try it over Xmas. Food looks very well presented

igCorcaigh · 22-11-2025 08:08PM

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Hope you enjoy it Barr, I certainly did.

sporina · 16-12-2025 11:27PM

Sage and Salt Charleville - had a fab lunch here today - festive sambo etc, harrisa chicken salad, tea and coffee €32… both v substantial meals - great service (hard to get these days) and ingredients 100% quality - highly recommend - can't wait to go back

Water John · 17-12-2025 12:27AM

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Hadn't heard of it. Great to have a good stopping point when going to Limerick or Clare.

the beer revolu · 17-12-2025 09:25AM

Any connection with Sage or Salt, I wonder? If not, it seems kinda odd to take the names of 2 Cork restaurants and combine them into one name for another restaurant.

Be right back · 17-12-2025 11:36AM

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I've been there before. I would highly recommend it too.

sporina · 23-12-2025 12:43AM

we shared a festive pie from The Pie Guys last night - OMG - recommend 100% - but not if your calorie counting… the smell of butter in the kitchen.. hmm…. made with the best of ingredients I would guess.. real turkey, ham (actual slices) and stuffing… totally delicious - we had it with mixed veg and baby spuds.. man it was delicious

airy fairy · 23-12-2025 02:28AM

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Sounds delicious, but by the time I get there I'll be sick of festive flavourings!! One to remember though.

Had the festive chicken in kcs last week. Biggest disappointment ever. Huge portion of chips, huge lumps of chicken not suitable to eat from a chipper box and wooden fork! Very little gravy and pretty tasteless stuffing.

Just passing today and I've been wondering what the Viaduct is like? Haven't been in years, since it changed owners.

the beer revolu · 23-12-2025 11:14AM

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People seem to really rate their carvery. I had soup and sandwich, I think, a couple of years ago. It was decent but very expensive for what it was, I thought. Busy and popular.

Water John · 23-12-2025 03:18PM

Passed The Viaduct yesterday and seemed quite busy.

igCorcaigh · 23-12-2025 04:12PM

My Goodness at the Quay Co-op.

A very welcome upscale. Excellent move for both parties.

Nachos, curry. All vegan.

Do try their mulled kombucha. 🌲

sporina · 29-12-2025 02:29PM

festive pie from the pie Guys

Hmmmm

the beer revolu · 29-12-2025 03:32PM

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Have they opened a restaurant?

I feel a pie restaurant would do well.

mik_da_man · 29-12-2025 09:05PM

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Went to the viaduct for a carvery few weeks ago with the family, I must say it was a great feed, generous portions and food was very tasty.

sporina · 29-12-2025 10:40PM

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nope - cooked it at home.. but you can get them in the black market - kind of a restaurant offering..

they are divine…

SteelyDanJalapeno · 29-12-2025 11:43PM

Any reviews on Mantra yet?

the beer revolu · 31-12-2025 10:24AM

Dunne's Store's top floor café on Patrick's Street do a carvery plate for €9.95. It's really pretty decent. Had turkey and ham yesterday.

There isn't value anywhere close to that anywhere in town anymore.

Very busy!

Tech_Head · 01-01-2026 11:37AM

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Have been in there twice with friends, very tasty both times. I would say it’s similar to Ritu in Carrigaline - a focus on presentation but the food has lived up to it for us.