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Nice restaurant for a special occasion?

  • 26-08-2008 3:00pm
    #1
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭


    One month wedding anniversary to be precise, for foodies -- foodies into nice food rather than pretention though, so no foam unless it's really, really good foam.

    Price isn't really an issue unless it's just plain silly money, but service should be very good.

    Thanks,
    adam


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  • #2
    forbairt
    Registered Users Posts: 3,594 ✭✭✭forbairt


    Went to Eden for our 1 year anniversary :D ... it really didn't disappoint :)


  • #3
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,949 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Chapter One (Parnell Square North) is hard to beat for food and service but it may be difficult to get a table with one month's notice!


  • #4
    OldGoat
    Registered Users Posts: 12,633 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    The Blackboard Bistro, Clare Street.
    The Chief (Pierre) is trying to attract some evening punters rather then just the office day crowd and does a really nice job of it. Food is magnificent, rustic French, lots of meats - rabbit is lovely if it's on the menu. If there is nothing on the menu that you fancy then just ask (if it's not busy) and he'll try to accomindate. He only has a wine licence so if you are looking for a cognac with your coffee you have to go elsewhere...but sure that just makes the night out last longer. :)

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



  • #5
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    Thanks for the recommendions folks, keep 'em coming!


  • #6
    John Mason
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 10,661 ✭✭✭✭John Mason


    The Cedar Tree on Andrew Street

    Chameleon Restaurant in Fownes Street


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  • #7
    Spike440
    Registered Users Posts: 527 ✭✭✭Spike440


    forbairt wrote: »
    Went to Eden for our 1 year anniversary :D ... it really didn't disappoint :)

    +1

    The Winding Stair on Bachelor's Walk, Ely on Ely Place, Shanahan's on St Stephen's Green.


  • #8
    gurramok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,992 ✭✭✭✭gurramok


    Nonna Valentina is a pretty romantic type place in Portobello, nice and authentic Italian!


  • #9
    Lao Lao
    Registered Users Posts: 588 ✭✭✭Lao Lao


    Mermaid Cafe on Dame St, Unicorn just off St Stephens Green, Le Guilleton on Fade St and Eden in Temple Bar are all favourites of mine!

    Oh, forgot The Winding Stair, food there is great too!


  • #10
    pokerpaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭pokerpaddy


    yeah i'd recommend le guilleton too...

    and i hear chez max beside dublin castle (just opposite olympia) is rather good too. it's next on my list.


  • #11
    lightening
    Registered Users Posts: 3,125 ✭✭✭lightening


    Here is a comprehensive list, some great places there...

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055222757&highlight=dining+in+dublin


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  • #12
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    To extend on my query, are any of these near Stephen's Green, or do ye have any recommendations near Stephen's Green?

    Thanks,
    adam


  • #13
    Noopti
    Registered Users Posts: 2,776 ✭✭✭Noopti


    What about Bentleys Oyster Bar and Grill on sStephens Green? Richard Corrigans new place.

    http://www.ireland-guide.com/establishment/bentleys_oyster_bar_and_grill.7264.html


  • #14
    shrapnel222
    Registered Users Posts: 3,118 ✭✭✭shrapnel222


    the cellar, merrion hotel

    l'ecrivain


  • #15
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    Table for two reserved in Chapter One on Friday, thanks very much for all your help folks, appreciate it!

    adam


  • #16
    forbairt
    Registered Users Posts: 3,594 ✭✭✭forbairt


    let us know how you get on :)


  • #17
    shrapnel222
    Registered Users Posts: 3,118 ✭✭✭shrapnel222


    DaMelodrama wrote: »
    Table for two reserved in Chapter One on Friday, thanks very much for all your help folks, appreciate it!

    adam

    defintely a great choice!!!!!


  • #18
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,949 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    DaMelodrama wrote: »
    Table for two reserved in Chapter One on Friday
    That's the style! :D


  • #19
    Bluetonic
    Registered Users Posts: 7,588 ✭✭✭Bluetonic


    DaMelodrama wrote: »
    Table for two reserved in Chapter One on Friday, thanks very much for all your help folks, appreciate it!
    Thats a sign of the times.


  • #20
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,949 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Bluetonic wrote: »
    Thats a sign of the times.
    I was thinking that myself. It's not so long ago when you'd have to be thinking 6 months ahead to get a table there! :)


  • #21
    shrapnel222
    Registered Users Posts: 3,118 ✭✭✭shrapnel222


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    I was thinking that myself. It's not so long ago when you'd have to be thinking 6 months ahead to get a table there! :)

    depends if OP booked lunch or dinner. If it's dinner then definitely!!!


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  • #22
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,949 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    shrapnel222 wrote: »
    depends if OP booked lunch or dinner. If it's dinner then definitely!!!
    Very true shrapnel - but as it's for a wedding anniversary, I'd say it's for dinner! ;)

    (Don't they also do a pre-theatre thing where you return after the performance for dessert etc.)


  • #23
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    Hey, like, maybe I'm special. :)

    (It is pre-theatre and we were told we need to be out by 7.45 or something. I'm not sure about the dessert thing.)

    adam


  • #24
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,949 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    DaMelodrama wrote: »
    It is pre-theatre and we were told we need to be out by 7.45 or something
    Ah, that explains it!


  • #25
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    Quick followup for anyone that finds this thread via a search: Chapter One was absolutely corking, great food and great service. I'd highly recommend it, and my thanks to those that recommended it to me!

    adam


  • #26
    forbairt
    Registered Users Posts: 3,594 ✭✭✭forbairt


    it was the pre theatre meal ? ... whats the cost like if I'm allowed to ask .. nice wine ? :)

    (or I'll just have to walk by it)


  • #27
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    About €90 for the two of us. No wine, just 2x minerals each.

    adam


  • #28
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,949 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    DaMelodrama wrote: »
    Chapter One was absolutely corking, great food and great service. I'd highly recommend it, and my thanks to those that recommended it to me!

    adam
    That's a relief! :) When recommending a restaurant, there's always a danger that others may have a different experience!


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