Your Favourite Restaurant in Sligo

Jabby · 19-02-2009 3:01pm

starbelgrade wrote: »

True, but it's very easy for people to sit back in their armchairs in their cosy houses & feel sympathetic for those in the 3rd world. It's another thing to actually do something about it.

I bet ya that by lunchtime, you'll be thinking more about your stomach than the plight of the suffering masses. An unjust world indeed.

Now, what's on the menu?

Don't take it personally. All of us could do more, I know that.

I did find it amusing though that you were crying over the decadent menu in Coach Lane...God love you..No sauce eh...My God!

darealtulip · 19-02-2009 3:05pm

Jabby wrote: »

Don't take it personally. All of us could do more, I know that.

I did find it amusing though that you were crying over the decadent menu in Coach Lane...God love you..No sauce eh...My God!

for that price I would expect a bit of sauce! I felt like eating in a third world restaurant there!!! that's how bad!! just kidding!!:D

starbelgrade · 19-02-2009 3:15pm

darealtulip wrote: »

for that price I would expect a bit of sauce! I felt like eating in a third world restaurant there!!! that's how bad!! just kidding!!:D

Not even a bit of ketchup - it was like being in a really poor country, like... em... oh yeah, we are in a really poor country.

frag420 · 01-05-2009 12:38pm

dont mean to drag up an old thread or whatever but was wondering does anyone know whats happening with Lemongrass in the Clarence.

It has been closed all of April for staff holidays apparently and when i called the clarence they have no idea when it is re-opening again. I have tried the lemongrass website but it is down.

I have been waitin for them to re-open as i am having Rendang withdrawal symptoms.........................bad sweating, aches, shakes etc

Anyone??

cousin_borat · 01-05-2009 1:53pm

Had a breakfast in the Clarence there recently, wasnt great.

Tried The Venue in Strandhill beside my house, very nice indeed.

Also was in Bella Vista, beautiful Sea Bream really well cooked but at Eur 21 was a bit saucy in fairness considering it came with Mash, Brocolli and Carrot albeit crunchy and well cooked.

frag420 · 01-05-2009 2:24pm

the venue is well good. addicted to the chicken wings der. handy as only a five min walk from the house to get em.

dunno about breakfast in the clarence but if/when lemongrass opens up you should try it out as it is savage tasty.

hungry now..................

cousin_borat · 01-05-2009 5:44pm

I live 5 minutes walk from The Venue as well. Just moved to Strandhill

newwifey · 10-05-2009 11:25pm

Has anyone tried the new Chinese in Ballisodare - Justins?
Very impressed I must say.
Massive take away menu, nice cafe downstairs and restaurant upstairs.

bobcar61 · 11-05-2009 12:17pm

Didn't even realise that there was a Chinese in Ballisodare.

Hope it's doing well,must try it sometime:)

starbelgrade · 11-05-2009 1:24pm

Apart from the spare ribs, the Chinese in Coolaney is reallt cr*p - most of the dishes look & taste the same... bland, bland, bland.

magnumlady · 11-05-2009 4:39pm

starbelgrade wrote: »

Apart from the spare ribs, the Chinese in Coolaney is reallt cr*p - most of the dishes look & taste the same... bland, bland, bland.

I love the chinese in Coolaney, especially the sweet and chilli chicken...yum

Mr Magnolia · 20-05-2009 1:44pm

I'm heading over in this direction over the next short while for a weekend. I've had a read this thread but if there's anywhere that I should definitely try please point me in the right direction. Thanks

frag420 · 20-05-2009 1:53pm

try the venue in strandhill(about 2-3 miles outa town) their steak and fish are well tasty and the chicken wings.................well where do i start. They are unreal tasty.

If you want to stay in town the try Poppadoms on oconnell street. its a very good injun place. Recomend the lamb chetinad.

Or the bistro on same street for great pizza.

there is always mollies but that is for another forum!!

frag

frag420 · 23-06-2009 8:55pm

Has anyone tried the Thai place tom yams in the quayside shopping centre??
What ya think?

I got a takeaway today and it was savage good. Very tasty, great portions and very very reasonable price.

Would defo recommend it if your hungry!!

yom yom

darealtulip · 23-06-2009 10:20pm

frag420 wrote: »

Has anyone tried the Thai place tom yams in the quayside shopping centre??
What ya think?

I got a takeaway today and it was savage good. Very tasty, great portions and very very reasonable price.

Would defo recommend it if your hungry!!

yom yom

where about is it? never sen it. I love thai!!

frag420 · 23-06-2009 10:29pm

its where the cornerstone was in the quayside shopping centre. door in is at the front beside MBT shoe shop.

Enjoy

Culchie · 23-06-2009 10:34pm

frag420 wrote: »

its where the cornerstone was in the quayside shopping centre. door in is at the front beside MBT shoe shop.

Enjoy

Same people own it.... Cornerhouse by day, Tom Yam by night. Different offer for different market, very clever.

bobcar61 · 24-06-2009 12:21am

I've heard that they do an offer in conjunction with the cinema. For €16(I think) you can get a 2 course meal and a cinema ticket for free, bare in mind a ticket to the cinema now costs €9 or so.

Basq · 24-06-2009 12:32am

bobcar61 wrote: »

I've heard that they do an offer in conjunction with the cinema. For €16(I think) you can get a 2 course meal and a cinema ticket for free, bare in mind a ticket to the cinema now costs €9 or so.

Yep, they do something like that alright.

Haven't.. must try it!

OT: Cinema is €9? Haven't been to the cinema since The Dark Knight (as far as I remember). Think they do Wednesday tickets for under a €5.. but at €9 a ticket, no wonder movie piracy is booming!

LadyDotty · 24-06-2009 1:06am

Oh I love Tom Yam, have been a couple of times now, lovely lovely food, and so fresh. Although I always get a black bean and mushroom dish.. always

OT: Salvation Night Club is the deal ye were speaking about above. The Clarence accepts cinema tickets as concession passes getting you in for €5(cinema half price every wednesday)

darealtulip · 24-06-2009 7:23am

me mrsT and the wee ones have to try it soon!!

Mrs.T · 24-06-2009 8:40am

darealtulip wrote: »

me mrsT and the wee ones have to try it soon!!

It's a date, darling

. When?

darealtulip · 24-06-2009 1:08pm

Mrs.T wrote: »

It's a date, darling . When?

Somwhere next week? Wednesday or something like that?

Mrs.T · 24-06-2009 2:06pm

darealtulip wrote: »

Somwhere next week? Wednesday or something like that?

Let me check my the wee man's diary

darealtulip · 24-06-2009 5:43pm

Mrs.T wrote: »

Let me check my the wee man's diary

Aye he is bl**dy busier then we are!!! Let me know if there is a gap somewhere!!

frag420 · 24-06-2009 5:53pm

Culchie wrote: »

Same people own it.... Cornerhouse by day, Tom Yam by night. Different offer for different market, very clever.

Is the previous owner not cooking burgers on the street outside the food experience now??

I heard they left/got told to leave. Food was never great there b4 anyway. so much better now.

nyom nyom

darealtulip · 24-06-2009 6:32pm

Cant wait to try it out!

we give a review when we did!!

Culchie · 24-06-2009 7:58pm

frag420 wrote: »

Is the previous owner not cooking burgers on the street outside the food experience now??

I heard they left/got told to leave. Food was never great there b4 anyway. so much better now.

nyom nyom

Don't know where you got that info ...as I said same owners as cornerhouse. Turns into a Thai at night.

Maybe you are going back a few years?

darealtulip · 24-06-2009 8:02pm

The burgers outside of food experience are great aswell!

bobcar61 · 28-06-2009 7:17pm

I got a Chinese from Justins Restaurant in Ballisodare. Must admit, it wasn't great. I got a chicken curry with fried rice. The curry sauce tasted like it had been prepared a few days earlier and left lying in the plastic box, there was a layer of residue on the top, so I have a feeling it was just heated up. Also the fried rice tasted a bit funny.
I believe the Chinese in Cooloney is great, wish I had driven the bit further to try it.

Basq · 28-06-2009 7:29pm

Had Tom Yam the other day.. was nice, not outstanding but decent.

Culchie · 02-07-2009 10:01pm

basquille wrote: »

Had Tom Yam the other day.. was nice, not outstanding but decent.

Was there this evening, got take out for 4 people, so got a bit of everyting.

The different dishes ranged from average to very good .... so probably 7/10 average would be my assessment.
But in fairness, the reasonable price represents good value.

starbelgrade · 21-07-2009 1:31am

Had food in the new place over the Strand the other day - expensive, well presented, good quality food... but a tad lacking on seasoning.. can't think of the name of the place though - it's just opened, so they may improve over time.

darealtulip · 21-07-2009 7:44am

starbelgrade wrote: »

Had food in the new place over the Strand the other day - expensive, well presented, good quality food... but a tad lacking on seasoning.. can't think of the name of the place though - it's just opened, so they may improve over time.

what sort of food do they serve?

devil-80 · 12-02-2010 1:29pm

Which Chinese Takeaway is the best now in Sligo?

UrbanSea · 13-02-2010 9:56pm

devil-80 wrote: »

Which Chinese Takeaway is the best now in Sligo?

Sakura by a mile

UrbanSea · 13-02-2010 9:57pm

starbelgrade wrote: »

Had food in the new place over the Strand the other day - expensive, well presented, good quality food... but a tad lacking on seasoning.. can't think of the name of the place though - it's just opened, so they may improve over time.

I have to disagree there. I found it very nice and it's a sort of fine food in a relaxed atmosphere. Half the price of Donaghys or the same price as the venue,only the food isn't rustic and simple

redarmyblues · 13-02-2010 10:04pm

greetings wrote: »

Sakura by a mile

By at least twice that.

UrbanSea · 13-02-2010 10:05pm

Four and a half miles.

Son Of A Vidic · 14-02-2010 11:33am

I haven't had a Chinese in Sligo for ages now, ever since I moved out to the 'wilds'. But I grabbed a quick takeaway on Friday from Sakura and boy I forgot how good they were. I have to agree, they are Numero Uno for Chinese food in Sligo.

Mrs.T · 14-02-2010 12:00pm

Talking of Sakura, what has happened to the sushi part?

proon4 · 14-02-2010 12:16pm

We had a faminly occassion last week and we went to The Glasshouse Hotel on Hyde Bridge. I have to say I was delighted with the fare. Sizable portions, good choice, friendly helpful staff,which was appreciated as we had two people with us who have special dietry needs. .I have to admit I was a bit worried as hotel food hasn't a great reputation,but all in all it was a great choice . there was music later in the upstairs bar,so we enjoyed that as well...9/10

LowOdour · 11-05-2010 11:18am

Been a while since ive eaten out in sligo. What is still good around the place? Coach lane, Bianconis, the belfry were decent at one point. Anything new or improved in the last couple of years that would suit a couple.

Truley · 11-05-2010 3:06pm

If Indian food is your thang I really love Poppadom on O'Connell Street. They have an early bird menu where you can get three courses for about €20. A little out of town in Rosses Point there is a restaurant called Rose Garden which in my opinion is the best chinese food you will ever taste.
Also Bistro Bianconi is still as epic as it's ever been.

UrbanSea · 11-05-2010 3:20pm

Wouldn't be the biggest fan of Donaghy's now,and I was.
Indian- for me,and alot of people I know,Classic India on Market Street is the best around
Chinese-Mandarin Court on Wine Street doesn't look great from the outside,but is by far the best in town.
Fine dining-Montmarte in the Market Yard is the best food in the town,hands down. Expect to pay 20-25 for a main,but is worth it if you're splashing out.

terlywerly · 11-05-2010 6:21pm

Was in Sligo a few weeks ago visiting friends and ate in Paprika Indian restaurant on Pearse Road, I have to say it was delicious, I'd highly recommend.
Also ate in a place off the main street, can't remember the name of the restaurant, but had lovely tapas there.

UrbanSea · 11-05-2010 8:48pm

terlywerly wrote: »

Was in Sligo a few weeks ago visiting friends and ate in Paprika Indian restaurant on Pearse Road, I have to say it was delicious, I'd highly recommend.
Also ate in a place off the main street, can't remember the name of the restaurant, but had lovely tapas there.

Would it have been Tobergaul Lane Cafe?

bobcar61 · 11-05-2010 10:35pm

Anybody try the new restaurant that has replaced the Lemongrass in the Clarence. I'm going out for dinner on Sunday and thinking of tryin this place.
I think it's an Italian which is right down my street

Was wondering if any of you had any experiences of it?

terlywerly · 11-05-2010 10:35pm

greetings wrote: »

Would it have been Tobergaul Lane Cafe?

That's the one! Cheers greetings, I wouldn't have ever remembered it. It was nice and quiet the night we were in, not dead or anything, but a nice crowd.

Feck, I'd kill for some tapas right now lol

UrbanSea · 11-05-2010 11:09pm

terlywerly wrote: »

That's the one! Cheers greetings, I wouldn't have ever remembered it. It was nice and quiet the night we were in, not dead or anything, but a nice crowd.

Feck, I'd kill for some tapas right now lol

Aw ya the food in there is lovely. It's meant to be good on a Saturday night,think they have some musicians playing in there while you eat.

Your Favourite Restaurant in Sligo

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