The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

darkdubh · 02-03-2016 08:40AM

The first thing that I thought when I read this thread title was all three places have terrible makey up sounding names.Do restaurant owners put any thought into naming their establishments these days.

Malari · 02-03-2016 10:30AM

darkdubh wrote: »

The first thing that I thought when I read this thread title was all three places have terrible makey up sounding names.Do restaurant owners put any thought into naming their establishments these days.

Which 3 places? The Fish Wife...what else?

No worse than Fishy Fishy I suppose!

Herb Powell · 02-03-2016 11:19AM

Malari wrote: »

Which 3 places? The Fish Wife...what else?

No worse than Fishy Fishy I suppose!

Fishy Fishy is great!

sporina · 02-03-2016 07:56PM

darkdubh wrote: »

The first thing that I thought when I read this thread title was all three places have terrible makey up sounding names.Do restaurant owners put any thought into naming their establishments these days.

what three places?

here... fishy fishy... i think it works.. there is only one, and it sticks in your mind...

i did have THEE best chowder ever there.. it was tomato based.. there was such good flavour.. man it was divine..

I would love to go for dinner but we need a DD..

leahyl · 02-03-2016 11:09PM

Sorry guys I stupidly merged another thread to this, so some of the posts got jumbled up - darkdubh was referring to son of a bun, coqbull and another place which someone had asked about in another thread. If you look back a few pages you'll see it. Apologies for the confusion!

The Hill Billy · 03-03-2016 12:28PM

I was in James Street 1767 with Mrs Billy when we were down for the weekend. Her cocktail was grand but I had difficulty getting a drink...
Me: A pint of Hophouse 13 please.
Barman: Er... We don't have any at the moment.
Me: No worries, I'll have a pint of Bulmers.
Barman: Er... That's off too.
Me: Hmmm. Sure I'll go mad & have a Mojito!
Barman: Er... We have no mint for Mojitos.
Me: What about a gin & tonic?
Barman: No problem.
Me (silently): Thank **** for that!

28srf0c · 03-03-2016 10:00PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

Just had the lunch deal in Tandoori Nights on McCurtain Street.
Really tasty and ridiculously good value.
€5 for a Thaali - four small dishes served with pilau rice and naan.
Not sure how they're making money on it, though.

What time is the lunch deal on? Is there anything other than Thaali? I just checked their menu on Marvin. Outrageous prices, most expensive on Marvin.

the beer revolu · 03-03-2016 11:24PM

28srf0c wrote: »

What time is the lunch deal on? Is there anything other than Thaali? I just checked their menu on Marvin. Outrageous prices, most expensive on Marvin.

Not sure exactly but certainly lunch time midweek.

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 03-03-2016 11:28PM

Box Noodle have a pretty good €7 lunch deal advertised. Anyone been there?

the beer revolu · 03-03-2016 11:51PM

Techmaster wrote: »

Box Noodle have a pretty good €7 lunch deal advertised. Anyone been there?

Yup. It's not bad but the deal always seems to be chicken, chicken or chicken.

nerwen · 04-03-2016 01:53PM

Went to the Charcoal grill last night to try out the Indian someone reported was there and it is indeed the Lal Quila guys that are there now. Place still looks the same and seems to run the two menus at the same time, not sure what that's about. We were asked if we were there for the Indian menu when we arrived, confirmed and got only that.

The good: the food. I had a chicken tikka masala, garlic bread (can't remember the name of it, it was like a denser naan) and pilau, my friend had a mutton curry of some sort, a roti and pilau. All the food was really excellent, the mutton probably being the stand out dish, but everything was really tasty and the portions were large.

So, the bad. It took almost an hour from ordering to getting the food. The one single guy that was serving the whole room was very nice and all, but he clearly had no idea what he was doing. We never got any poppadoms, while others clearly did. We were half way through our food before my friend's roti arrived and any attention we got was very sporadic.

Even so, I'd recommend it for the food. Just make sure you're not in a hurry, you'll have a good meal.

Oh and they don't have a working card machine atm, which they told us up front.

rob316 · 04-03-2016 02:34PM

nerwen wrote: »

Went to the Charcoal grill last night to try out the Indian someone reported was there and it is indeed the Lal Quila guys that are there now. Place still looks the same and seems to run the two menus at the same time, not sure what that's about. We were asked if we were there for the Indian menu when we arrived, confirmed and got only that.

The good: the food. I had a chicken tikka masala, garlic bread (can't remember the name of it, it was like a denser naan) and pilau, my friend had a mutton curry of some sort, a roti and pilau. All the food was really excellent, the mutton probably being the stand out dish, but everything was really tasty and the portions were large.

So, the bad. It took almost an hour from ordering to getting the food. The one single guy that was serving the whole room was very nice and all, but he clearly had no idea what he was doing. We never got any poppadoms, while others clearly did. We were half way through our food before my friend's roti arrived and any attention we got was very sporadic.

Even so, I'd recommend it for the food. Just make sure you're not in a hurry, you'll have a good meal.

Oh and they don't have a working card machine atm, which they told us up front.

You basically have the same review as me.

Lovely friendly waitress, but she was serving the entire room, all tables were full at one stage. Food was excellent as it always has been but the wait was scandalous. It was a short notice dinner for 10 of us around Christmas but from sitting down to finishing our 2nd course we were there 2.5 hours!
It wasn't too bad though the company was good, the beer was good and it was flowing, any other time I would have lost my patience though.

Server was so nice, even with all the waiting couldn't get pissed with her, she is clearly under ridiculous pressure.

leahyl · 04-03-2016 03:42PM

Was only in the Charcoal Grill myself on Monday night and noticed that Lal Quila were there - which is a great option to have. We didn't go with the indian menu but there are still some curry's on the other menu anyway. We all got the same thing in the end, the Italian job burger and it was very tasty, with a lovely side of chips and a bit of coleslaw - all for 9.50 - ridiculously good value because the burgers were huge!

It was very quiet when were in there, being a Monday night. The waitress was very friendly but she almost made a big error with the bill - my friend was paying for 2 of us so the bill came to 19e and she says "that's 11.50 so" - :eek: We said it to her and she was like "yeah, 2 Italian job burgers, they are 9.50 each" and we were like "eh, that's 19e". Good job we were honest! :eek:

sporina · 04-03-2016 08:33PM

with regards the Charcoal grill, why do you think ye waited so long? did they go for it else where? :P

Ate in Zamora during the week.. OMG it was divine - cannot wait to go back.. my +1 got a cod dish which was sooo good (and massive)... for €18.50 = the same dish (less food) would have been way more in other restaurants in town.. I will be back v v soon..

the wine, staff, ambiance was fab.. and the place was full - and that was mid week 8pm

04-03-2016 09:24PM

Tried The Meatball Place for the first time tonight. Was lovely! Very nice. I only had a cheeseboard as that's what I fancied, but it was a fantastic cheeseboard! Very tasty. My friend had some chicken ball thing and she also loved it. We shared the cheesecake which was very tasty. Wine was cheaper than most places. Actually everything was very good value. Would go back alright! Staff were also on the ball (sorry).

the beer revolu · 05-03-2016 03:33PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

Not sure exactly but certainly lunch time midweek.

Tandoori Nights run the €4.99 deal on Saturdays too.

nerwen · 09-03-2016 12:32PM

sporina wrote: »

with regards the Charcoal grill, why do you think ye waited so long? did they go for it else where? :P

All the food came from the place next door, Golden Chilli I want to say? The kitchen in the back of the Charcoal Grill seems to be used only for dishes.

As for why it took so long... The server not being very experienced would be my first guess. The food itself being slow I can totally forgive when it's that good though!

TrustedApple · 09-03-2016 01:21PM

Got a take away from Tandoori Nights there at the weekend.

Prob the best indain I have had in Cork the food all tasted so nice only problem.is it's very costly for a take away. Nearly 14 euros for curry rice and nam and that's with a 25% discount code.

But there chicken madras was a chicken madras so tasty and to nearly lick the carton it was in ha ha. There rice was really nice as well. There nam was the only.down fall it was very meh and very small.

Other then that the fish wife is my new fave take away for chipper food. There curry chips and batter sussages are maybe the best I have had.

Had son of a bun as well. Also very Good and a very tasty burger and chesse chips. There chrios I got to taste them very fantasic and not hard as there made fresh.

So many places to try for food since I moved to Cork now after months I am finding good places ha ha.

sporina · 09-03-2016 08:14PM

nerwen wrote: »

All the food came from the place next door, Golden Chilli I want to say? The kitchen in the back of the Charcoal Grill seems to be used only for dishes.

As for why it took so long... The server not being very experienced would be my first guess. The food itself being slow I can totally forgive when it's that good though!

in am dubious about anywhere that does too many dishes - and especially when they have a variety of cuisines - like, how can they have all of those ingredients - and skill.. ?

on another note though - i passed Burrito and Blues the other day and the queue was well out the door - popular spot obviously?

H8GHOTI · 09-03-2016 11:33PM

Was in Son of a Bun tonight. Second time in there. Really like it. Five of us went, all happy.
Can't get over how busy it was for a Wednesday night. We were there about half 6 and it was pretty much full. By half 7, there was a queue at the door and about five groups waiting at the bar.
Great atmosphere and had a really friendly waiter as well.

nerwen · 10-03-2016 11:33AM

sporina wrote: »

in am dubious about anywhere that does too many dishes - and especially when they have a variety of cuisines - like, how can they have all of those ingredients - and skill.. ?

Absolutely agree. For this one I'd guess the answer is that I didn't see a single person ordering off the "normal" menu while I was there, but if they do I'd assume that'd come out of the charcoal grill kitchen while everything Indian came from the chilli place next door?

But that is a huge pet peeve of mine as well and the reason I instantly dislike places like Tedo. Many people like it, which is good for the people running it of course, but there is no way I am going to a "tapas" place that serves a Moroccan curry and sweet chili prawns. Foodsnobbery perhaps, but I don't generally drag others into it!

whatever76 · 10-03-2016 01:33PM

Munster Resturant awards announced last night - congrats to Sage !!!

http://www.irishrestaurantawards.com/munster-regional-winners-announced-2/

Malari · 10-03-2016 02:28PM

I ate in Zamora recently and very much enjoyed it. The service was great, food excellent and good value. I'd only had lunch there before, so the dinner menu was entirely different, with plenty of choice of mains and also a set menu for about €25 for 3 courses.

sporina · 10-03-2016 06:55PM

whatever76 wrote: »

Munster Resturant awards announced last night - congrats to Sage !!!

http://www.irishrestaurantawards.com/munster-regional-winners-announced-2/

quelle suprise on Sage... its in a league of its own..

Malari wrote: »

I ate in Zamora recently and very much enjoyed it. The service was great, food excellent and good value. I'd only had lunch there before, so the dinner menu was entirely different, with plenty of choice of mains and also a set menu for about €25 for 3 courses.

yeah i ate there recently too and it was divine - the portions were so generous.. puts other restaurants to shame.. 50% + on price for the same dish and half the size (quality as good if not better - in some cases)..

leahyl · 11-03-2016 12:17AM

Had lunch in Zamora recently too and it was delicious - had the grilled chicken salad with butternut squash, feta, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, cashews and mixed leaves and a lovely dressing - a fine big portion too. I had dinner there before that too, about a year ago and it was really nice. Lovely atmosphere in there, can't wait to go back.

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 11-03-2016 12:41AM

Lal Quila in Douglas, opinions? Groupon voucher deal at the moment so thinking of trying it out.

pwurple · 11-03-2016 07:10AM

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

Lal Quila in Douglas, opinions? Groupon voucher deal at the moment so thinking of trying it out.

Maybe give it a go and see for yourself. The food is... Ok.

I am beyond suspicius of that place these days, which would be my main reason for avoiding. They have constant groupons, the staff seem to actually live on the premises. The food menu is ginormous. I have no idea how they stock a kitchen to do it with fresh food. I cannot see how they are making money legitimately.

what the hell! · 11-03-2016 09:03AM

Another positive review here for Meatball Place. Went yesterday and was happy out with it. Just had the traditional beef meatballs with tomato sauce and spaghetti. Really nice, freshly cooked spaghetti and nice size balls. Really good value for €10. My friend had the meatball sub which came with parmesan chips. Really good again. Staff were lovely too which is nearly as important for me!

.red. · 11-03-2016 01:56PM

Outside the city again but we ate in the lee valley golf club again last night. They had a 2 for 1 deal on main courses and some desserts.
I got a 3 way burger. Oh my god, what a feed. It was a nice crusty bap with 3 meats and a small bit of salad. It had a chicken breast and chorizo patty on top. It was nice but could have done with a little more chorizo, then a 6oz beef patty and on the bottom was a big "dollop" of pulled pork. It was also meant to have cheddar and blue cheese but im not a fan of cheese so i asked for none. It came with a pot of coleslaw and fries. It was €16.95 but considering it was 2/1 youd have had 2 for that price. My wife got a curry which wasn't great tbh. Thatvsurprised us as we've both had curries here a few times and they were always really good, it might just have been an off night for the curry.

They have the 2 for 1 again for a couple of nights next week if anyone is interested. They also had 4/5 desserts at 2 for 1 so you could have mains and dessert for 2 people for less than €20 depending on what you ordered. Its eating in the bar but the food is lovely and very good value. Its 10 mins from ballincollig and well worth the spin out for a feed.

Lemag · 11-03-2016 02:25PM

Best place for a quickish lunch before flying out of Cork Airport? Within short walking distance, like. Thanks.

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