The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

Milly33 · 18-12-2015 04:24PM

Went to the Weir Room in Jurys last night and have to say I wouldn't be overly impressed with it... They don't cook steak rare, the starters were a bit mean and while the food was nice it wasn't any better lets say than Scoozis or anywhere else..

Malari · 18-12-2015 05:22PM

Milly33 wrote: »

Went to the Weir Room in Jurys last night and have to say I wouldn't be overly impressed with it... They don't cook steak rare, the starters were a bit mean and while the food was nice it wasn't any better lets say than Scoozis or anywhere else..

What?! :pac: I think I'd have to get up and leave.

the beer revolu · 18-12-2015 11:15PM

Milly33 wrote: »

.. They don't cook steak rare,.

They refuse to or they failed to?
If the latter, did you send it back?

kcb · 19-12-2015 09:09AM

pwurple wrote: »

Idaho Cafe, .

Any time I try to go there they are closed - they don't open Sunday's and possibly Monday as well! Odd.

For coffee there are much better options anyway with a bit more space.

nerwen · 19-12-2015 10:43AM

Techmaster wrote: »

Whats the verdict on Siesta?

I went there the other week with not a lot of hope, but came out quite satisfied. We arrived just between the lunch and dinner menus (at 4) and were given both to chose from. Personally I thought the dinner menu was a lot more interesting, with things like chimichangas, pozole and gorditas.

Food came out nice, massive portions. Really interesting little detail in that they deep fry black beans to add a crispy thing to your plate which I really liked.

Miles above cafe mexicana (not that it takes a lot imo), less hipstery than the upstairs one across from and no food served on wooden boards.

sporina · 19-12-2015 10:51AM

kcb wrote: »

Any time I try to go there they are closed - they don't open Sunday's and possibly Monday as well! Odd.

For coffee there are much better options anyway with a bit more space.

they are open on sundays for xmas - 12.30 - 5 or something like that..

I'm not a fan myself.. its very small so if you don't want the customers at your neighbouring tables to hear your conversation, you almost have to whisper.. but its ok for a solo visit

kcb · 19-12-2015 01:12PM

sporina wrote: »

they are open on sundays for xmas - 12.30 - 5 or something like that..

I'm not a fan myself.. its very small so if you don't want the customers at your neighbouring tables to hear your conversation, you almost have to whisper.. but its ok for a solo visit

My interest in going there waned when I realised they couldn't be bothered opening Sunday's. They are very vocal on Twitter about the poor old independent cafe as well. Open on Sunday's for a start...! And stop whinging.

Can't beat Italee for coffee.

Loire · 19-12-2015 02:03PM

Fenn's Quay for dinner last night - set menu 38 euro. Fantastic as usual. Had smoked salmon to start that was marinaded in some beetroot and it was divine. Mains was venison cooked to perfection. The portion of roasties was lovely and crisp. Christmas pud for dessert with proper Mahers coffee.

Such a great little corner of the city this & looking forward to going back.

Loire.

Bacchus · 19-12-2015 02:05PM

Had a falafel in EAST (Rocket Man's new place in Winthrop Arcade) during the week. It was savage. Seriously yummy, comfort food. Coffee and the little cakes there are nice too. Great little spot for a quick bite.

Loire · 19-12-2015 02:40PM

kcb wrote: »

Can't beat Italee for coffee.

Great coffee. I think Filter is awesome too. Was in there this morning and had their "Christmas coffee" & it was very good. Decent beats too.

leahyl · 19-12-2015 04:49PM

Bacchus wrote: »

Had a falafel in EAST (Rocket Man's new place in Winthrop Arcade) during the week. It was savage. Seriously yummy, comfort food. Coffee and the little cakes there are nice too. Great little spot for a quick bite.

Never heard anyone talking about this place! And Wintrhop Arcade...interesting location. I rarely set foot inside the place, must check it out

limnam · 19-12-2015 05:50PM

pwurple wrote: »

Idaho Cafe, popped in during the week while I was doing some Christmas shopping. I had forgotten how good the food in there is. Everything homemade, simple straightforward lunch (bap and a mince pie), but the bap was real quality, Fillings were great (blurbs on the wall about where ingredients are sourced), mince pie was homemade and came with a blob of fresh cream. Hit the spot!

It was jammed this time of year, great buzz in there, and the table staff are friendly while zipping around at the speed of light. Nice spot for a quick lunch or cuppa in the city.

One of my favorite spots in Cork. Great place. Need more of this. What they do is so easy yet so many places fail to come anywhere near it.

the beer revolu · 19-12-2015 11:25PM

kcb wrote: »

My interest in going there waned when I realised they couldn't be bothered opening Sunday's. They are very vocal on Twitter about the poor old independent cafe as well. Open on Sunday's for a start...! And stop whinging.

Can't beat Italee for coffee.

Yes, their whinging about competition is rather undignified and tiresome.

pwurple · 20-12-2015 08:06AM

kcb wrote: »

My interest in going there waned when I realised they couldn't be bothered opening Sunday's. They are very vocal on Twitter about the poor old independent cafe as well. Open on Sunday's for a start...! And stop whinging.

Can't beat Italee for coffee.

I Don't follow them on twitter, so missed any whinging.

Is italee open Sundays?

I don't generally mind small places being closed particular days, heck i don't work 6 days a week, why should i expect anyone else to do that. I know Nash 19 only recently started opening saturdays, liberty grill is closed Sunday's.

kcb · 20-12-2015 09:16AM

pwurple wrote: »

I Don't follow them on twitter, so missed any whinging.

Is italee open Sundays?

I don't generally mind small places being closed particular days, heck i don't work 6 days a week, why should i expect anyone else to do that. I know Nash 19 only recently started opening saturdays, liberty grill is closed Sunday's.

Italee open Sundays yes. And Monday's I'd imagine

What do Idaho cafe regulars do on Mondays?

I agree with you, it's completely up to the small business owner to close for a day or two a week, however, if you choose to do so then I don't think you can whinge too much about lack of business. There are ways of taking a day off and having someone else mind the place?

By the way I always thought Nash 19 not
Opening Saturday was extremely strange. But that would be the owners business decision. She'd also be very vocal about 'shopping local' and on various Cork business initiatives oddly.

pwurple · 20-12-2015 01:47PM

kcb wrote: »

What do Idaho cafe regulars do on Mondays?

Go to one of the thousand other places?

I agree with you, it's completely up to the small business owner to close for a day or two a week, however, if you choose to do so then I don't think you can whinge too much about lack of business.

I didn't realise they whinged about lack of business... It's seriously jammers any time I go. Maybe they need to expand! Bigger place, more hours. Everyone happy.

Henry94 · 20-12-2015 02:20PM

Just had a top class carvery lunch in The Viaduct. Packed out the door but service was good and fast. The food is excellent.

Malari · 20-12-2015 03:07PM

The only thing I'm not mad about in Idaho is that you have to get a key and go outside and in next door to go to the bathroom! Bit of a pain. It's so cosy and Christmassy though, I really like it at this time of year.

rob316 · 20-12-2015 05:15PM

I couldn't support the Idaho Café, from whinging on the radio to his sarcastic sign on the wall "Thanks for not supporting a soulless chain", the owner comes across incredibly bitter and up him self.

Henry94 · 20-12-2015 06:10PM

rob316 wrote: »

I couldn't support the Idaho Café, from whinging on the radio to his sarcastic sign on the wall "Thanks for not supporting a soulless chain", the owner comes across incredibly bitter and up him self.

He thinks there is a fixed market for coffee and every new shop takes some of the existing trade. It's palpable nonsense of course but I'm sure it helps his business to appeal to the coffee drinkers who hate Starbucks because they are a multi-national.

You'd wonder how much of a coffee market would be left if the Multi-nationals left Ireland.

rob316 · 20-12-2015 08:05PM

Henry94 wrote: »

He thinks there is a fixed market for coffee and every new shop takes some of the existing trade. It's palpable nonsense of course but I'm sure it helps his business to appeal to the coffee drinkers who hate Starbucks because they are a multi-national.

You'd wonder how much of a coffee market would be left if the Multi-nationals left Ireland.

Its hipster bull**** and snobbery of the highest order that's all it is from him and his customers.

He is actually lucky that he operates in a sector where he is up against an established brand but can compete on price point with multi nationals. I'm in the office supplies business and competing with multi nationals isn't possible due to price.

sporina · 20-12-2015 08:10PM

rob316 wrote: »

I couldn't support the Idaho Café, from whinging on the radio to his sarcastic sign on the wall "Thanks for not supporting a soulless chain", the owner comes across incredibly bitter and up him self.

oh - i didn't know that.. gosh - thats v v inappropriate.. embarrassing actually

northgirl · 20-12-2015 08:15PM

rob316 wrote: »

Its hipster bull**** and snobbery of the highest order that's all it is from him and his customers.

He is actually lucky that he operates in a sector where he is up against an established brand but can compete on price point with multi nationals. I'm in the office supplies business and competing with multi nationals isn't possible due to price.

I've just had a read through the Idaho Twitter feed.. embarrassing to say the least..

Interestingly one of today's posts reads, "open at 12... not 11.59....Twelve.." WTH?

sporina · 20-12-2015 08:30PM

northgirl wrote: »

I've just had a read through the Idaho Twitter feed.. embarrassing to say the least..

Interestingly one of today's posts reads, "open at 12... not 11.59....Twelve.." WTH?

wow.. gosh - wat a ...

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 20-12-2015 10:20PM

Or this one..

'' Did you know that our Blackened Chicken salad, brown bread and a glass of Viognier, has less total calories then a Costa white choc latté ?''

Turns me off going there tbh. What a twat.

20-12-2015 10:20PM

Bacchus wrote: »

Had a falafel in EAST (Rocket Man's new place in Winthrop Arcade) during the week. It was savage. Seriously yummy, comfort food. Coffee and the little cakes there are nice too. Great little spot for a quick bite.

Ohh saw that the other day alright! Must try it out. Love falafel.

kcb · 20-12-2015 10:39PM

pwurple wrote: »

Go to one of the thousand other places;)

According to an ad I saw for a Cork Coffee Weekend there are only 14 independent cafes in Cork!

I can't imagine the Idaho couple would serve anyone who'd dare go anywhere other than an 'indie' so that leaves the Monday customer with a limited list.

farmerjj · 20-12-2015 11:39PM

Ha glad I love instant coffee, no problem just boil the kettle and off you go. On a separate note was in Clancy,s today for lunch, got the burger it was nice but nothing special, still would go back for the atmosphere

pwurple · 20-12-2015 11:49PM

kcb wrote: »

According to an ad I saw for a Cork Coffee Weekend there are only 14 independent cafes in Cork!

I can't imagine the Idaho couple would serve anyone who'd dare go anywhere other than an 'indie' so that leaves the Monday customer with a limited list.

They were open today anyway, sunday. Must be a christmas thing. I don't even drink coffee, so the coffee politics goes right over my head.

Speaking of opening hours though, for those who don't know,the english market is open til 8 this week coming up to christmas.

Footoo · 21-12-2015 01:59PM

Bacchus wrote: »

Had a falafel in EAST (Rocket Man's new place in Winthrop Arcade) during the week. It was savage. Seriously yummy, comfort food. Coffee and the little cakes there are nice too. Great little spot for a quick bite.

Just had this today and all I can say is FINALLY a permanent structure in Cork that does Falafel right. Good coffee as well.

Had the original falafel and it was flawless. Might be more adventurous and try their other ones in next couple of weeks - although still unsure of the idea of Canadian, American etc falafels.

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