The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

northgirl · 29-08-2015 9:59am

whatever76 wrote: »

Nice review - http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/foodanddrink/restaurantreviews/restaurant-review-iberian-way-cork-349484.html

Must make a trip in !

It's a great spot. Food is delicious & brilliant atmosphere.

kcb · 29-08-2015 1:17pm

Mushy wrote: »

Didn't know it was there, sounds good.

Going to Cornstore tonight, apparently it's good!

quite the opposite from my couple of experiences there! but it would be interesting to hear if they have changed anything.

seems to be popular alright (similar to their sister place BullCoq) but I don't understand how.

Not cheap for what you get, service unbelievably hit and miss and food generally just ok.

Ludo · 29-08-2015 4:04pm

Been to the Cornstore in Cork 3 times and the one in Limerick once in the last 4/5 years. Always enjoyed it to be honest. Always got good food and service.

pwurple · 29-08-2015 9:14pm

whatever76 wrote: »

Nice review - http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/foodanddrink/restaurantreviews/restaurant-review-iberian-way-cork-349484.html

Must make a trip in !

God that review was painful to read. Who the fluich is Eugene?

Lia_lia · 29-08-2015 9:25pm

Hey guys, any recommendations for brunch in the city tomorrow?

Nonoperational · 29-08-2015 10:13pm

Jurys isn't bad. Think Serendipity is open Sun too.

D'Agger · 30-08-2015 12:19am

There were a few brunch recommendations a few pages back, been meaning to go to the river lee since as it got a glowing review

The Sextant, I thought was fairly basic, lovely coffee though, Liberty grill is the best but sadly closed tomorrow...perhaps Brick Lane is worth a crack? Menu looks good

SusieBlue · 30-08-2015 6:04am

My vote goes to Brick Lane. We had brunch in there last week and it was honestly one the most enjoyable meals I've had, anywhere.

Malari · 30-08-2015 8:23am

Are Paddy the Farmer's doing breakfast?

bee06 · 30-08-2015 8:49am

Their Facebook page says they do anyway. Can't see what time it starts though.

the beer revolu · 30-08-2015 12:04pm

pwurple wrote: »

God that review was painful to read. Who the fluich is Eugene?

My thoughts exactly.
Such wanky, in- joke, unfunny journalism.
Doesn't say, online, who wrote it.
Was the editor asleep when this crossed their desk?

Lia_lia · 30-08-2015 6:17pm

D'Agger wrote: »

There were a few brunch recommendations a few pages back, been meaning to go to the river lee since as it got a glowing review

Went to the River Lee in the end as it's only down the road from where I live. Was nice! Had Eggs Florentine. One of the eggs were overcooked but was grand. Staff were a bit all over the place. They forgot some of our order and then mis-charged us. I'd say they were just wrecked though, was busy and they probably were working for breakfast also.

Nonoperational · 30-08-2015 8:35pm

I thought the same. Food was nice, standard enough brunch stuff. Setting is very nice on the terrace outside, but the staff were all over the place when I was there too. They forgot to bring maple syrup and then took around 10 minutes to get it. My coffee didn't arrive with my eggs either. Potential to be very good but on a Sunday options are limited.

Milly33 · 30-08-2015 11:58pm

Jes the cornstore is a complete waste of time. Too loud and the food isn't great at all

byronbay2 · 31-08-2015 1:33am

Milly33 wrote: »

Jes the cornstore is a complete waste of time. Too loud and the food isn't great at all

Really? I thought it was loverly!

Milly33 · 31-08-2015 1:45pm

Mmm yep ate there a good few times and had three Christmas parties there and it was always rubbish... Maybe there has been a change

J Mysterio · 31-08-2015 1:51pm

Cornstore in Limerick is really good. Can't speak for Cork

gimmick · 31-08-2015 4:17pm

Tried Coqbull the other day. Really really excellent. Music wasn't as intrusive as some had said and good service. Looking forward to going back.

Milly33 · 31-08-2015 5:31pm

Yeah it is nice but there is a change when it comes evening time. We noticed it with the music but it still is on the hit list..

rob316 · 31-08-2015 5:36pm

First time I went to Coqbull I hated it, I was sat under a blaring speaker and my burger was just meh. I tried it again and I loved it, I've been a number times since and its very good burger joint. Their sweet potato fries are my favourite.

pwurple · 01-09-2015 11:41am

Has anyone tried that new place on Victoria road next to the tool hire place? Looks like a cafe / restaurant / wine bar? SALT. Their facebook page is confusing as heck, because it's under the name Meades 126, and they seem to be open very early, maybe 9am, to fairly late. https://www.facebook.com/meades126
And another link here
https://www.facebook.com/pages/SALT-food-wine/1627686194118974?sk=timeline

I've gone past a few times and it looks inviting, but have not been in yet.

Malari · 01-09-2015 11:43am

Only passed it yesterday too, and it looks lovely. When Meade's was in these guys hands I really liked it, so hopefully this will do well for them.

Milly33 · 01-09-2015 12:47pm

No we were going to call last night as it is close but stayed in... It is odd as we live close by and I work close and there has been no flyers dropped in or info. Even two of the bosses went and got a coffee when it first opened and said really they were told nothing. They took a card it has salt and a pair of glasses on it.. That's it...

Might try it at the weekend just to see but very bad advertising or well none

leahyl · 01-09-2015 11:16pm

Think I'm gonna try that salt place Saturday night, not sure if we'll we having food but will let ye know what it's like anyway.

pwurple · 02-09-2015 9:36am

leahyl wrote: »

Think I'm gonna try that salt place Saturday night, not sure if we'll we having food but will let ye know what it's like anyway.

Oh do! I dropped in last night for a quick look and a glass of wine. (it's on my route home). Didn't eat, but the food other people were eating looked very tasty. I'm being a bit judgemental but I think I can guess at the food style from the very neatly waxed handlebar moustache the guy behind the counter was sporting.

I thought it was tapas, but they were closing up when we got there at 9:30, so I couldn't quiz them (I thought tapas went a bit later). What is an amuse bouche burger I wonder? Let us know leahyl.

leahyl · 02-09-2015 10:50am

pwurple wrote: »

Oh do! I dropped in last night for a quick look and a glass of wine. (it's on my route home). Didn't eat, but the food other people were eating looked very tasty. I'm being a bit judgemental but I think I can guess at the food style from the very neatly waxed handlebar moustache the guy behind the counter was sporting.

I thought it was tapas, but they were closing up when we got there at 9:30, so I couldn't quiz them (I thought tapas went a bit later). What is an amuse bouche burger I wonder? Let us know leahyl.

Website here http://saltcork.ie/

Milly33 · 02-09-2015 12:06pm

yeah finally something still think tis weird they don't advertise.. Let us know if its nice leahyl. Did you book a spot or just wondering in.

Malari · 02-09-2015 12:12pm

When you say advertising, Milly, do you mean flyers and that kind of thing? I've not noticed much advertising for other new places that open, it sort of goes by word of mouth in a small city like Cork.

Having said that, I do have a "no junk mail" sign on my door, so perhaps I'm missing out. :pac:

JohnK · 02-09-2015 12:22pm

Milly33 wrote: »

... Did you book a spot or just wondering in.

On the bottom of the page under opening hours it says "No bookings walkin only"

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 02-09-2015 12:27pm

Salt's prices seem to be very good anyway.

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