The Definitive Limerick Restaurant and Takeaway Thread

kfrp · 26-08-2015 9:36am

GreaseGunner wrote: »

The OH's birthday is coming up in a few weeks and a dinner for 2 is in order somewhere in the city or within 20 minutes drive would be ideal.

Taste: Mainly traditional, mildly adventurous and not a fan of oriental.

Where we enjoyed: Chocolat, Marco Polo, La Piccola Italia.

Any recommendations, folks? (Bonus points for value for money and romanticism) :P:D

French table I would recommend too.

The Hamptons is nice too, great T-bone steak if that's what your into and nice surroundings.

Swiper the fox · 26-08-2015 9:53am

It's not particularly cheap but it's not excessive either, I would highly recommend 1826 Restaurant in Adare, sounds right up your street. Look up the website, you will not be disappointed.

I second the French Table in town, great service and excellent food simply done,
The Treasury comes highly recommended, my wife has been very impressed on both occasions she has eaten in there.

yogalady · 26-08-2015 3:19pm

My suggestion for something different and fab would be Cherrytree in Killaloe or Tuscany. BOth do really good value early bird and are something special

FelineOverLord · 30-08-2015 6:26pm

After reading some very good reviews for Sage Cafe my husband and I had breakfast there on Friday and it was awful. Toast so underdone that it disintegrated to soggy mush when buttered, he didn't even bother trying to eat the second slice. Scrambled egg that was a puddle of wet, chunky slop, veggie sausages that are just supermarket bought bog standard frozen ones and an under cooked tomato smothered in black pepper. We left most of what was on the plates behind us. I would have complained but the service was so bad that I didn't think it would make a difference, so we didn't bother. I'd never go back. Just shy of 17 euro for slop.:mad:

Red King · 31-08-2015 2:08pm

The pizza in Cobblestone Joe's is divine.

GreaseGunner · 01-09-2015 12:07am

Going to go for Hamptons for the OH's birthday, looking forward to it already.

Thanks for the recommendations everyone

Wallack · 01-09-2015 5:20pm

How good is the the treasury restaurant?

Tefral · 01-09-2015 7:02pm

Wallack wrote: »

How good is the the treasury restaurant?

Very good. The menu can look a bit daunting but you can tell someone sat down and really thought about how different flavours and textures work.

shaka · 03-09-2015 12:55am

Was in Aroi twice last week , loved it both days .

Tim76 · 03-09-2015 11:02am

shaka wrote: »

Was in Aroi twice last week , loved it both days .

Quality place.

mrsoundie · 04-09-2015 5:24pm

Went into the Chicken Hut this afternoon. Have to say the amount of Chicken I get in the snack box was very disappointing. I won't be going there again.

bazz26 · 04-09-2015 7:29pm

You made the mistake of going in there sober.:D

vkid · 06-09-2015 9:33am

Had take away from rene cusacks place in the market. Really tasty. Had the special, which had a huge portion of cod goujons, scampi, calamari, chips and a drink for 9eu.

KCC · 06-09-2015 9:40am

Bannergal wrote: »

I'm not a Gallaghers fan anymore since they got rid of the wine & dine menu. Their sunday lunch menu is the same menu as the early bird which I don't think offers a great choice.

Ive just been to Gallaghers twice while visiting the area. The first time it was amazing .The second time the service was awful. Was left waiting in the bar for an hour although we had booked weeks in advance. That leaving people at the bar is very annoying.

On Booking I had told them it was a special occasion and had asked for a good table - we then got the worst table in the place. The waitress slammed down our bread onto the table - no friendliness, no eye contact, no awareness of customer service. Never again.

the_blackstuff · 06-09-2015 10:51am

Wallack wrote: »

How good is the the treasury restaurant?

Ate there recently and found the food really really good but it's expensive. I find it really sneaky as well the way a lot of the prices of things are not on the food or wine menu. Herself took the sparking water when asked. I expected a charge but 6.50 for a 750mls bottle was a shock, glass of wine cost e9.50 and a coffee 3.50. It's a bit much. Put your prices up and be transparent to avoid shocks!

naughtysmurf · 06-09-2015 11:02am

Had a lovely lunch in Sash, part of the One Perry Square hotel yesterday for just under €100, two starters, two main courses & drinks, drinks alone came to €45/€50

(we escaped from the kids for a few hours for some quality adult time)

FelineOverLord · 06-09-2015 12:32pm

KCC wrote: »

Ive just been to Gallaghers twice while visiting the area. The first time it was amazing .The second time the service was awful. Was left waiting in the bar for an hour although we had booked weeks in advance. That leaving people at the bar is very annoying.

On Booking I had told them it was a special occasion and had asked for a good table - we then got the worst table in the place. The waitress slammed down our bread onto the table - no friendliness, no eye contact, no awareness of customer service. Never again.

I've never understood the popularity of Gallaghers/JP Clarkes. We've eaten there twice and it was a let down on both occasions. The food was mediocre, at best. The service was awful, the tables weren't being cleared and kids were an absolute nightmare, it probably would have been quieter in McDonalds. I haven't been back for a few years and I'd never eat there again.

Louche Lad · 06-09-2015 2:47pm

vkid wrote: »

Had take away from rene cusacks place in the market. Really tasty. Had the special, which had a huge portion of cod goujons, scampi, calamari, chips and a drink for 9eu.

Yes, only place I go now for my fish & chips. Very good quality food from there.

Swiper the fox · 06-09-2015 3:32pm

naughtysmurf wrote: »

Had a lovely lunch in Sash, part of the One Perry Square hotel yesterday for just under €100, two starters, two main courses & drinks, drinks alone came to €45/€50

(we escaped from the kids for a few hours for some quality adult time)

I've never heard of any other restaurant where the reviews are so mixed, I've heard great things and as many horror stories about it. I've only eaten there when it was very new and it was no more than fine, a little bit stuffy, probably won't ever go back under my own steam.

FelineOverLord wrote: »

I've never understood the popularity of Gallaghers/JP Clarkes. We've eaten there twice and it was a let down on both occasions. The food was mediocre, at best. The service was awful, the tables weren't being cleared and kids were an absolute nightmare, it probably would have been quieter in McDonalds. I haven't been back for a few years and I'd never eat there again.

I really like the bar side JP. Clarkes. If it's a pub you've got to expect a bit of noise from children, I've never seen kids being too unruly in there, food is excellent and well priced.

I see that there's a new Thai restaurant in town, above the Glen Tavern, anybody tried it out yet?

FelineOverLord · 06-09-2015 4:54pm

Swiper the fox wrote: »

I've never heard of any other restaurant where the reviews are so mixed, I've heard great things and as many horror stories about it. I've only eaten there when it was very new and it was no more than fine, a little bit stuffy, probably won't ever go back under my own steam.

I really like the bar side JP. Clarkes. If it's a pub you've got to expect a bit of noise from children, I've never seen kids being too unruly in there, food is excellent and well priced.

I see that there's a new Thai restaurant in town, above the Glen Tavern, anybody tried it out yet?

Not at night you shouldn't and frankly I don't believe kids should be in bars.

Swiper the fox · 06-09-2015 5:02pm

FelineOverLord wrote: »

Not at night you shouldn't and frankly I don't believe kids should be in bars.

Fair enough, you're entitled to your opinion, there is laws about children in bars at night time right???

Special Circumstances · 06-09-2015 9:54pm

vkid wrote: »

Had take away from rene cusacks place in the market. Really tasty. Had the special, which had a huge portion of cod goujons, scampi, calamari, chips and a drink for 9eu.

Sounds good. Must give it another shot. Ate in once and was a little underwhelmed. It wasnt bad but I've had better.

highlydebased · 07-09-2015 1:38am

Don't know how there could be horror stories about no.1 pery.square. That place is quite special

vkid · 07-09-2015 10:17am

highlydebased wrote: »

Don't know how there could be horror stories about no.1 pery.square. That place is quite special

Don't know about horror stories, but I have heard very mixed reviews myself. Most of them its good, but not brilliant..have ye to try it though.

Mc Love · 07-09-2015 10:21am

All i've heard is bad things about the restaurant. Friends were even offered a voucher after a bad meal and refused it.

Swiper the fox · 07-09-2015 10:23am

vkid wrote: »

Don't know about horror stories, but I have heard very mixed reviews myself. Most of them its good, but not brilliant..have ye to try it though.

Horror stories was an exaggeration alright, I have heard of cold soup being served, meat cooked way beyond what was requested. What I have mostly heard is that it is average grub in the current restaurant climate, not in the same league as other fine dining experiences in Limerick or elsewhere.
I've also heard nice things about it

naughtysmurf · 07-09-2015 10:16pm

I also had read the mixed reviews of Sash, but we were using the spa area also that afternoon so opted for lunch there rather than somewhere else, hadn't been there before, we enjoyed the food, thought it was really tasty, we would both return based on our experience there

Bored_lad · 07-09-2015 10:24pm

Any times I've eaten in Sash the food has always been great and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to any one. I've only ever heard great things about Sash as well and this is the first I've heard of someone having a bad experience there.

oleras · 07-09-2015 10:41pm

vkid wrote: »

Had take away from rene cusacks place in the market. Really tasty. Had the special, which had a huge portion of cod goujons, scampi, calamari, chips and a drink for 9eu.

Where is this ?

Is it the shop thats open on sat and sun ?

Treepole · 07-09-2015 10:48pm

Bored_lad wrote: »

Any times I've eaten in Sash the food has always been great and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to any one. I've only ever heard great things about Sash as well and this is the first I've heard of someone having a bad experience there.

Ate there once, thought the food was on the good side of average. Lovely room and service was good, but I probably wouldn't go back. There are better options around town.

ralphie · 07-09-2015 11:06pm

oleras wrote: »

Where is this ?

Is it the shop thats open on sat and sun ?

It's where Lazio used to be.Really good.

oleras · 07-09-2015 11:50pm

ralphie wrote: »

It's where Lazio used to be.Really good.

That may be tomorrows supper sorted, nice one.

zulutango · 08-09-2015 11:17am

I'd endorse Rene Cusack's too. It's good quality food and good value too. It's not all deep fried muck either.

Fireball07 · 10-09-2015 11:03pm

Was in the Red Hen again for lunch, really impressed. Not too fancy or anything, but very tasty. Chips are proper chips.

One of the nicer lunch menus in Limerick imo.

kfrp · 22-09-2015 1:23pm

Anyone know if the Old Quarter is nice.

Deal on Living Social for it at the moment.

https://www.livingsocial.com/ie/cities/514-limerick/deals/1521350-three-course-meal-for-two?cvosrc=affiliate.awin-ie.130858&temp_skip_roadblock=1&utm_campaign=130858&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=awin

Red King · 22-09-2015 1:40pm

I wouldn't eat there if you paid me.

Insect Overlord · 22-09-2015 1:43pm

kfrp wrote: »

Anyone know if the Old Quarter is nice.

Deal on Living Social for it at the moment.

https://www.livingsocial.com/ie/cities/514-limerick/deals/1521350-three-course-meal-for-two?cvosrc=affiliate.awin-ie.130858&temp_skip_roadblock=1&utm_campaign=130858&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=awin

It used to be a very popular spot for posters on this forum. No idea what the standard is like these days, but it was a grand spot for lunch a few years ago.

Treepole · 22-09-2015 1:51pm

kfrp wrote: »

Anyone know if the Old Quarter is nice.

Deal on Living Social for it at the moment.

https://www.livingsocial.com/ie/cities/514-limerick/deals/1521350-three-course-meal-for-two?cvosrc=affiliate.awin-ie.130858&temp_skip_roadblock=1&utm_campaign=130858&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=awin

Food is (or at least was) woeful. Haven't eaten there in over a year. Got served up some meals there that looked like a college student knocked them together after coming home from the pub.

FelineOverLord · 22-09-2015 2:01pm

It was a favourite of ours years ago and then it went downhill very fast. We found ourselves sitting waiting to order while staff chatted away amongst themselves, something that became a habit for them and once after 20 minutes of waiting to order coffee we left, the last time I was there I ordered a vegetarian meal, luckily I always check before eating, because the food wasn't vegetarian, we waited half an hour for 2 paninis

and I had to get a refund because I didn't have the time to wait for them to redo my order. Bad service and general fcuckuppery where the reasons we stopped going in, haven't been back for 3 years so don't know what it's like now and never will go back.

Tim76 · 22-09-2015 3:37pm

kfrp wrote: »

Anyone know if the Old Quarter is nice.

Deal on Living Social for it at the moment.

https://www.livingsocial.com/ie/cities/514-limerick/deals/1521350-three-course-meal-for-two?cvosrc=affiliate.awin-ie.130858&temp_skip_roadblock=1&utm_campaign=130858&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=awin

Anything Living Social has on offer should be approached cautiously. I've been burned before with regard to quality.

SarahBeep! · 22-09-2015 6:32pm

That price is outrageous to be honest! And the standards went through the floor a few years ago, used to be a nice lunch spot I'd go to with Mam when I worked in town.

Swiper the fox · 22-09-2015 6:49pm

SarahBeep! wrote: »

That price is outrageous to be honest! And the standards went through the floor a few years ago, used to be a nice lunch spot I'd go to with Mam when I worked in town.

It's 14.50 for a three course meal with tea or coffee, hardly outrageous no matter how bad it is.

When is coqbull opening? That's something I'd be very interested in checking out.

SarahBeep! · 22-09-2015 9:07pm

Swiper the fox wrote: »

It's 14.50 for a three course meal with tea or coffee, hardly outrageous no matter how bad it is.

When is coqbull opening? That's something I'd be very interested in checking out.

Outrageous for the old quarter!

Swiper the fox · 22-09-2015 9:19pm

SarahBeep! wrote: »

Outrageous for the old quarter!

Fair enough, I haven't eaten anything from there in almost ten years.
However I cannot think of anywhere at all that three courses as well as tea or coffee for 14.50 can be described as 'outrageous'. I don't know where you eat out.

SarahBeep! · 22-09-2015 9:22pm

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Fair enough, I haven't eaten anything from there in almost ten years.
However I cannot think of anywhere at all that three courses as well as tea or coffee for 14.50 can be described as 'outrageous'. I don't know where you eat out.

Three course Turkish meal in north London for much less

Insect Overlord · 22-09-2015 9:39pm

SarahBeep! wrote: »

Three course Turkish meal in north London for much less

We'll surely have a Wetherspoons here by the time you're home again!

kfrp · 23-09-2015 8:41am

SarahBeep! wrote: »

That price is outrageous to be honest! And the standards went through the floor a few years ago, used to be a nice lunch spot I'd go to with Mam when I worked in town.

Think I'll give it a miss! Not a Boardsie favourite

vkid · 23-09-2015 12:52pm

There is a reason they are giving a deal on Living Social. Its to drum up business. Otherwise they wouldnt be doing it imo.
Would not be a fan of the place at all, for food or even a pint.

Insect Overlord · 23-09-2015 2:21pm

vkid wrote: »

Would not be a fan of the place at all, for food or even a pint.

Yeah, they closed for "renovations" a while back and when they reopened they'd just covered the place in Heineken branded gear, lined the shelves with bottles, etc. Totally put me off the bar.

Aragneer · 24-09-2015 1:31pm

Anybody know a good Italian place? Looking for somewhere to go out next week

Reasonable priced if possible!

The Definitive Limerick Restaurant and Takeaway Thread

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