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[Point]

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[car54]

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[lahinch_lass]

the holywell is now in ennistymon ..

[Corker]

Do they also still have their Trattoria in Fanore ? Was in there during the summer with Wayen and my family. Quite nice, but breaks with the Holywell tradition of veggie pizza and pasta at very good prices. Still their mixed grill there was excellent, and the draught beer was very tasty too. Half size portions for kids no problem too.

[Daky]

Interesting list for Kerry. Maybe it's my poor taste in food but none of the places I regularly go are on the list, mind you most opf those on the list are worth a visit.

[SecondRowGal]

The Cherry Tree in Killaloe


Chez Hans in Cashel


MMMMMmmmmmm..... foooooooooddddddd.... http://www.munsterfans.com/forum/smileys/thumb-up.gif

[Point]

Car54, I had to take over your post as the list of restaurants was so large, but i got rid of that closed restaurant.

[Deise Doll]

The Tannery, Dungarvan

[Point]

Just a note but rather than just mentioning a name, please complete the following


Place (e.g. County)


Name (of Restaurant)


Cuisine (Type thereof)


C/M/E (Cheap/Moderate/Expensive)


Recommend (what is the speciality or is particularly good)


Rate (1 to 5 e.g. 3, 3.5)


And also mention address e.g. Pembroke street, Dublin 2

I'd amend Point's listing on Roly's, Ballsbridge, Dublin





Agree with Point's analysis for Dinner, but for Lunch, same food, M expensive, rating 4 (would be 5 except for how they've messed up on the desserts recently)

[Skerries27]

was in a restaurant at the weekend near Bally David on the Dingle peninsula, was called O'Gormains. thought it was exceptional, nice setting also great views of the sea and cliffs.. Menu was quite traditional steaks etc, great seafood and good vegetarian options, had to try the Anascaul black pudding fo starters. good food cooked extremely well.

[Skerries27]

the above would get a 5 rating, but was rather expensive, well worth it though.

[The Crimson King]

Dublin- Chez Max


Cuisine - French French French. With a bit of French. C


Recommend - basically this is as good as you'll get in rustic French food for half nathin'. I don't know how Max does it except to say that - you can get the dish of the day, big glass of wine and coffee for only €13. Specialities include pork with aligot (cheesy mash), steak, onion tart, great patisserie etc.


Rate (4 out of 5)


Address - just outside Dublin Castle (beside the Sick and Indigent Roomkeepers Society!)

[Clubman]

[QUOTE=Skerries27]


was in a restaurant at the weekend near Bally David on the Dingle peninsula, was called O'Gormains. thought it was exceptional, nice setting also great views of the sea and cliffs.. Menu was quite traditional steaks etc, great seafood and good vegetarian options, had to try the Anascaul black pudding fo starters. good food cooked extremely well


If you had driven on another half mile or maybe even a mile you would have come to an even better one - have tried O'Gormans too. Looks like a bungalow and does B&amp;B also. Can't remember the name from Adam, but the best value, food, ambience combo I have experienced possibly anywhere. Being a seafood lover I didnt try the steaks but there was a bunch of middle aged American women at the next table giving the steaks WOW reviews.


No. Please. Don't even go there.

[dipstick]

Was in Limerick last Saturday. I stayed in the Clarion Suites. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Had food in Dolans that night. Didn't think it was great to be honest. Will this ruffle a few feathers? Watched the All Blacks demolish France there and supped some good French chardonnay.

[car54]

Was in Limerick last Saturday. I stayed in the Clarion Suites. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Had food in Dolans that night. Didn't think it was great to be honest. Will this ruffle a few feathers? Watched the All Blacks demolish France there and supped some good French chardonnay.


The Head Chef has gone to work for Richard Corrigan so I expect it might be a bit iffy for a short while.I ate there a few weeks and had a superb meal.

[Clon]

From the above list, I wouldn't really rate Scoozi's or The Speckled Door, in Cork. Their main selling point is location, one in the city centre and cheap, the other with good views out the back. Both give glorified pub grub, imo, that is no better than anywhere else.


The Emmett Hotel, Emmett Square,Clonakilty. Very good, moderately priced, general menu. 4+


Jimmy Edwards, Market Quay, Kinsale. Same as above, less pretentious than other places in Kinsale. 4+


Finin's, Main Street, Midleton. Same as above, wasn't there for a while though. 4+


The Farm Gate, Broderick Street, Midleton. Same as above. 4


Will add some more later on.

[dipstick]

Was in Limerick last Saturday. I stayed in the Clarion Suites. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Had food in Dolans that night. Didn't think it was great to be honest. Will this ruffle a few feathers? Watched the All Blacks demolish France there and supped some good French chardonnay.


The Head Chef has gone to work for Richard Corrigan so I expect it might be a bit iffy for a short while.I ate there a few weeks and had a superb meal.





That might explain it Car 54. Mind you for a Saturday night it was quiet enough. I had hada few pints whilst watching the Irish match so maybe my taste buds were anaesthetised a bit.

Was in Limerick last Saturday. I stayed in the
Clarion Suites. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Had food in
Dolans that night. Didn't think it was great to be honest. Will this
ruffle a few feathers? Watched the All Blacks demolish France there and
supped some good French chardonnay.


The Head Chef has gone to work for Richard Corrigan so I expect it
might be a bit iffy for a short while.I ate there a few weeks and had a
superb meal.





That might explain it Car 54. Mind you for a Saturday night it was
quiet enough. I had hada few pints whilst watching the
Irish match so maybe my taste buds were anaesthetised a bit.



After Friday night a quiet Saturday was very much on the cards.

When using Dublin Airport, we normally nip out to Kealy's Roadhouse just down the road for steaks. Good plain grub, decent fillet steaks for €20 or so. Good value, nathin fancy, and since I'm always with various sons, I've never been allowed to try the dessert menu.

[dipstick]

Was in Limerick last Saturday. I stayed in the Clarion Suites. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Had food in Dolans that night. Didn't think it was great to be honest. Will this ruffle a few feathers? Watched the All Blacks demolish France there and supped some good French chardonnay.


The Head Chef has gone to work for Richard Corrigan so I expect it might be a bit iffy for a short while.I ate there a few weeks and had a superb meal.





That might explain it Car 54. Mind you for a Saturday night it was quiet enough. I had hada few pints whilst watching the Irish match so maybe my taste buds were anaesthetised a bit.




After Friday night a quiet Saturday was very much on the cards.


What was on Friday night? No criticism meant by my observations. Just wondering...

A very late night after the Late Late Show. Our regular attendees were pickled.

[dipstick]

A very late night after the Late Late Show. Our regular attendees were pickled.



I always miss the boatsmileys/cry.gif

[Blindsider.]

Anyone have a good recommendation for Galway city centre? Would like something a bit on the nice side, w/o going totally OTT.

For those of you who know Cork, think Rossini's or Les Gourmandises, but not Jacob's or Hayfield Manor.

Merci!

[Point]

Anyone have a good recommendation for Galway city centre? Would like something a bit on the nice side, w/o going totally OTT.

For those of you who know Cork, think Rossini's or Les Gourmandises, but not Jacob's or Hayfield Manor.

Merci!





Had dinner at the Malt House a year ago and it was very nice


http://www.galway.net/galwayguide/showyp.shtml?id=413

Was in Limerick last Saturday. I stayed in the Clarion Suites. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Had food in Dolans that night. Didn't think it was great to be honest. Will this ruffle a few feathers? Watched the All Blacks demolish France there and supped some good French chardonnay.


I was there with Bitter and some others DS, at that time, watched the Ireland game and had food and wine while watching the Blicks game, had the "special of the day" which was beef, and it was excellent I must say. We don't wear name tags, but most of us are known to the senior staff, sorry we missed ya. Next time..

[dipstick]

Was in Limerick last Saturday. I stayed in the Clarion Suites. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Had food in Dolans that night. Didn't think it was great to be honest. Will this ruffle a few feathers? Watched the All Blacks demolish France there and supped some good French chardonnay.


I was there with Bitter and some others DS, at that time, watched the Ireland game and had food and wine while watching the Blicks game, had the "special of the day" which was beef, and it was excellent I must say. We don't wear name tags, but most of us are known to the senior staff, sorry we missed ya. Next time..





Langford, I watched the Irish match in the Clarion Suites as we didn't have time to go into town due to a late arrival time. I watched it with a few yanks who thought our "quarterback" was excellent. I went to Dolans later and was with mywife and my teenage daughter who was in usual teenage mode and wondered why there wasn't chicken curry etc., on the menu. I had chickendrumsticks with prawns. Maybe I would have been better off with special of the day. It wasn't that bad I suppose but then maybe I'm a fussy boll*x.

[Blindsider.]

Anyone have a good recommendation for Galway city centre? Would like something a bit on the nice side, w/o going totally OTT.

For those of you who know Cork, think Rossini's or Les Gourmandises, but not Jacob's or Hayfield Manor.

Merci!





Had dinner at the Malt House a year ago and it was very nice


http://www.galway.net/galwayguide/showyp.shtml?id=413

Thank you muchly Point! Booked for Fri night - so looking forward to it!

The stew in Dolan's is always very good.

We don't wear name tags..



No need. Last stocktake you were counted and included smileys/wink.gif



(I'm only jealous).

[Point]

Thank you muchly Point! Booked for Fri night - so looking forward to it!



I hope you enjoy it Blindsider.

Prob just as well we did'nt meet, Bitter has a good eye for "teenage daughters"smileys/biggrin.gif.


'till the next time..

[dipstick]

Prob just as well we did'nt meet, Bitter has a good eye for "teenage daughters"smileys/biggrin.gif.


'till the next time..





I'd be more concerned about the bad eye

[Patman]

Far better avatar Point. Is that the heir to your overdraft??

[munsterforever]

Was in Limerick last Saturday. I stayed in the Clarion Suites. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Had food in Dolans that night. Didn't think it was great to be honest. Will this ruffle a few feathers? Watched the All Blacks demolish France there and supped some good French chardonnay.


I was there with Bitter and some others DS, at that time, watched the Ireland game and had food and wine while watching the Blicks game, had the "special of the day" which was beef, and it was excellent I must say. We don't wear name tags, but most of us are known to the senior staff, sorry we missed ya. Next time..
try the chowder next time-from a shaky start it is now the @@@@SPAN style="font-weight: bold;">best@@@@/SPAN> in ireland

[Deise Doll]

The Tannery, Dungarvan


Dungarvan, Co. Waterford


Modern Irish with a Continental twist


Starters E8.50 - 12.00, Mains 18.50 - 30.00 Desserts 9.00


Recommended: Crab creme brulee &amp; bourride of seafood


Rating 4.99 out of 5


www.tannery.ie (http://www.tannery.ie)

[Point]

Far better avatar Point. Is that the heir to your overdraft??


If he plays his cards right, namajeem smileys/wink.gif

[Cabbage]

Anyone have a good recommendation for Galway city centre? Would like something a bit on the nice side, w/o going totally OTT.





Yeah malt house is still great, was there a few weeks ago. It was a special graduation menu but still tasted grand, nowhere near as pretentious as KC Blakes beside Jury's. Also try the Quay's on Quay Street. Have seen loads of good reviews for Ard Bia also on Quay Street. And you can always have a sit-down meal in McDonaghs. Basically just go to Quay Street!!

[munsterforever]

Anyone have a good recommendation for Galway city centre? Would like something a bit on the nice side, w/o going totally OTT.





Yeah malt house is still great, was there a few weeks ago. It was a special graduation menu but still tasted grand, nowhere near as pretentious as KC Blakes beside Jury's. Also try the Quay's on Quay Street. Have seen loads of good reviews for Ard Bia also on Quay Street. And you can always have a sit-down meal in McDonaghs. Basically just go to Quay Street!!
McDonaghs is class-i always go there when in galway-the fish is always excellent
i noticed that they have replaced the name from the old irish spelling to the present-i preferred it the old way-the foods brilliant tho

Old Galway heads still refer to The Malt House as J.J. Copinger's.

I worked in the city for a couple of years.

I got a massive bit of business off a broker and we subsequently went for and early lunch - 12 ish.

A corporate funded gig, which sadly coincided with the arrival of the Beajolais Neauvau.

I crawled into at 4.58pm, with the big cheque, and then went to the pub.

Happy days.

[Blindsider.]

The Tannery, Dungarvan


Dungarvan, Co. Waterford


Modern Irish with a Continental twist


Starters E8.50 - 12.00, Mains 18.50 - 30.00 Desserts 9.00


Recommended: Crab creme brulee &amp; bourride of seafood


Rating 4.99 out of 5


www.tannery.ie (http://www.tannery.ie)

....and has a Michelin Star if I'm not very much mistaken!

[car54]

The Tannery, Dungarvan


Dungarvan, Co. Waterford


Modern Irish with a Continental twist


Starters E8.50 - 12.00, Mains 18.50 - 30.00 Desserts 9.00


Recommended: Crab creme brulee &amp; bourride of seafood


Rating 4.99 out of 5


www.tannery.ie (http://www.tannery.ie)




....and has a Michelin Star if I'm not very much mistaken!



I think you are mistaken.I am pretty sure it does not have a Michelin star.smileys/wink.gif

I'm considering booking a special dinner in the Red Bank in Skerries. Heard good things baout it but has anyone eaten there?

[Blindsider.]

The Tannery, Dungarvan


Dungarvan, Co. Waterford


Modern Irish with a Continental twist


Starters E8.50 - 12.00, Mains 18.50 - 30.00 Desserts 9.00


Recommended: Crab creme brulee &amp; bourride of seafood


Rating 4.99 out of 5


www.tannery.ie (http://www.tannery.ie)




....and has a Michelin Star if I'm not very much mistaken!



I think you are mistaken.I am pretty sure it does not have a Michelin star.smileys/wink.gif




You're right - (I've checked &ampsmileys/wink.gif they lost it this year unfortunately for them. They had it since 1997.

[red4life]

in cork:


il padrino's (italian)


luigi malones (italian)


the ambassador (chinese) haven't been there in years and not sure if its even open any more.


nash's (fry up, mmmmmmmmmmmm!)

[Blindsider.]

Thank you muchly Point! Booked for Fri night - so looking forward to it!



I hope you enjoy it Blindsider.

Food was excellent Point - 'míle maith agat! (as they say in Galway)

[Point]

Thank you muchly Point! Booked for Fri night - so looking forward to it!



I hope you enjoy it Blindsider.




Food was excellent Point - 'míle maith agat! (as they say in Galway)



Good to hear Blindsider smileys/smile.gif. Am hungry now myself ! I'm going to the Bosun tomorrow night so that is a measure of compensation !

[Deise Doll]

The Tannery, Dungarvan


Dungarvan, Co. Waterford


Modern Irish with a Continental twist


Starters E8.50 - 12.00, Mains 18.50 - 30.00 Desserts 9.00


Recommended: Crab creme brulee &amp; bourride of seafood


Rating 4.99 out of 5


www.tannery.ie (http://www.tannery.ie)




....and has a Michelin Star if I'm not very much mistaken!



I think you are mistaken.I am pretty sure it does not have a Michelin star.smileys/wink.gif





You're right - (I've checked &amp;smileys/wink.gif they lost it this year unfortunately for them. They had it since 1997.






They lost the Michelin BIB Gourmande in 2006. The qualifying price for a Bib Gourmand is under E38 and they couldn't manage this without comprimising on quality or staffing. Paul Flynn said he'd rather lose the BIB than make cuts elsewhere.

[Point]

We went to Man Fridays last night and I must say that it has improved a lot smileys/thumb-up.gif. I can recommend it again !

[Pablo]

Cork- Try The East Village in Douglas, good food &amp; plenty of it- Nice Steak -HuUUge Burgers( and you can still watch the sport as the plasma screens are well positioned ( How Romantic, pass the relish luv.)

[The Word Is Born]

We went to Man Fridays last night and I must say that it has improved a lot smileys/thumb-up.gif. I can recommend it again !
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<DIV>I was there last Friday night and I thought it was very good but it wasn't top notch. It might have been the fact that there was a large party of us and I was drivingsmileys/sad.gif. Smoked salmon for starters, monkfish for main and a creme brulé for desert. I can't comment on the wine list as I didn't see it.</DIV>

[car54]

We went to Man Fridays last night and I must say that it has improved a lot smileys/thumb-up.gif. I can recommend it again !
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<DIV>I was there last Friday night and I thought it was very good but it wasn't top notch. It might have been the fact that there was a large party of us and I was drivingsmileys/sad.gif. Smoked salmon for starters, monkfish for main and a creme brulé for desert. I can't comment on the wine list as I didn't see it.</DIV>





What was the Creme Brulee like,I Luuurrrvvee Creme Bruleesmileys/thumb-up.gif

[The Word Is Born]

We went to Man Fridays last night and I must say that it has improved a lot smileys/thumb-up.gif. I can recommend it again !
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<DIV>I was there last Friday night and I thought it was very good but it wasn't top notch. It might have been the fact that there was a large party of us and I was drivingsmileys/sad.gif. Smoked salmon for starters, monkfish for main and a creme brulé for desert. I can't comment on the wine list as I didn't see it.</DIV>





What was the Creme Brulee like,I Luuurrrvvee Creme Bruleesmileys/thumb-up.gif
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[car54]

We went to Man Fridays last night and I must say that it has improved a lot smileys/thumb-up.gif. I can recommend it again !
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What was the Creme Brulee like,I Luuurrrvvee Creme Bruleesmileys/thumb-up.gif
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<DIV>There were strawberries in it, other than that c'est ca. Although it could have been left under the flame a bit longer.</DIV>





Strawberries in a Creme Brulee! Quelle Suprise.smileys/shock.gif

[The Crimson King]

Just back from there so thought I'd mention Thai Spice just off Talbot St. in Dublin (near Connolly Station) if any of you are around. Quick, tasty, cheap Thai food, ideal for filling the gap and would really warm you up for a cold day on the terraces!

[~Cat~]

Liverpool

Puschka (http://www.puschka.co.uk/) 16 Rodney Street, L1

British/European. It was a wee bit E (we paid about £35 a head for three courses, which included one bottle of wine, water, bread etc) but stunningly well cooked, imaginative, but not over fussy food. Big smileys/thumb-up.gif

[who?]

A couple I hadn't tried before (don't think they're in the list above):

Pembroke Food Hall (in the Imperial, enter the Pembroke St. door and turn right). For some reason the clientele - at lunch time at least - is very old, but the food is excellent. Not a huge selection, but what you get is delicious, great for lunches.

Soho (Grand Parade) is quite good for lunch too, similar menu to the Pembroke; again the standard is excellent. If you ask for the chicken dish, you get half a chicken. With all the big screens too, it's probably not a bad spot to watch a game.

Anyone tried Jacques in Cork; just opposite the newly opened Crane Lane Theatre? Never even heard of it until I was queueing to get in across the road; but its entire front wall is full of 'Best in Ireland' awards; have since heard it highly recommended.

I've actually changed my mind a lot on Banna Thai on Winthrop St., the venue is a little drab, but the menu has expanded and is quite tasty. Favourites include the Chicken Yellow Curry, Sweet and Sour Chicken (or Pork) but ask for it spicy!, and the Chicken and Pork Toasts are a tasty (but filling) appetiser.

[Dawn Run]

By coincidence I was treated to a meal in Jacques last night.


A really superb meal , pricey but excellent and lovely creamy Murphys afterwards in Counihans.


I enthusiastically recommend it.

[boot?]

Went for lunch in the new George hotel in Limerick on Saturday, all I can say is - avoid it!! Not good at all, have since heard bad reports from others.


Would recommend the Market Square on O'Connell Avenue for a nice evening meal though - great menu and very tasty.

[supersupporter]

Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in Killaloe

[mike11]

Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in Killaloe





You'll see a couple of mentions of 1 joint at the top of the thread....


Plenty of other places/choice too:


Brekkie -1. Cafe beside McKeoghs 2. Cassidys


Lunch - on the run - Mollys, Donovans, Goosers


dindins - Goosers (fish), Mollys, Crottys (steak).


There's also 2 bistros/wine bars (River Run, Woods), and Sakis pizzas (Mollys)are the real deal.


Plenty of places within a few miles also - I'll post if you can travel. Both hotels can have their moments (trad Sun lunch used to be excellent).

Believe it or not the food in The Cornmarket Bar is excellent. Daytime only.



Nice decor too. Very upmarket.



I've never been in there at night, although I heard the music is far too loud.

[supersupporter]

Thanks mike 11 - looking for somewhere for dinner so might try Goosers...don't really want to travel......

[dipstick]

Ritchies in Clonakilty..great Mauritian curry

[Butty]

WARNING!


I have been to Rhodes D7 and had a crap experience. This is the kind of restaurant that you would go to as a special occassion because of its reputation, cost etc.


STARTERS: I had a mini risotto which was quite good and just the right size as in not too big and not too small.


My companion had the soup of the day which was bacon and cabbage and was too salty. I know with bacon you can expect some salt but this was way too much.


MAINS: My companion had a steak dish which was fine, nothing extraordinary.


I had ordered quail which came with some sort of combined mashed veg puree on a bed of linguini. However when my dish was delivered to my table it was covered in cream. The cream wasn't listed on the menu and as I am allergic to dairy products I had to send it back. I called the waiter to explain the predicament when he just gave me a smart arse answers saying that they can't put every ingredient on the menu and when i saw linguini I should have known myself that there would be cream! As I said to him pasta can be served with a tomato based sauce too.


Anyway the biggest insult was yet to come - he took it back to the kitchen only to come back a few seconds later and ask me 'would you like us to scrape the sauce off the dish you had or would you like a fresh one without the sauce?" and a few minutes later just dumped a new dish in front of me and told me my dinner was being served to someone else!


We complained to another waitress who we knew from being there once before and she just said that he must be having an off night and there were no managers around.


We were offered no recompense, drink on the house etc.


We paid and left earlier than we had anticipated when we had made our plan to go to Rhodes.


We then went to a pub down the road and saw a couple who had also been in the Rhodes sitting nearby. She had to send back her starter, he had to send back his main and after dinner she was served a cold cappucino which she also had to send back.


So folks, don't waste your money or at least wait until they improve things.

[Ellethebod]

Was in The Green Onion last night. Never been there before but was well impressed. Had warm duck salad for starters, chilli chicken with noodles and prawns for main and crepes with icecream and orange &amp; toffee sauce for dessert. devine. the nicest thing though was the gingerbread flavoured icecream. I'd recommend it.

[mike11]

Took the crew (&amp; 2 friends) to Amicus (Cork) at the w-end. Pretty full but we got a table fairly quickly (seems they don't take bookings....). Found the menu somewhat peculiar, rather wide ranging and when we saw the food we understood what they are up to. All dishes excellent (2 exceptions - a very bland veggie stir-fry and a very so-so piece of fish). Pasta and pizza is what I'd recomend here. Prices reasonable (go easy on the grog &amp; it's not too bad; housewine is good but pricey), service v. good and a nice buzzy atmosphere. It's not haute cuisine but definately worth a visit if you like continental/med styledining.


Thanks Point. Your recommendation (top of thread)was spot-on.

Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in Killaloe





You'll see a couple of mentions of 1 joint at the top of the thread....


Plenty of other places/choice too:


Brekkie -1. Cafe beside McKeoghs 2. Cassidys


Lunch - on the run - Mollys, Donovans, Goosers


dindins - Goosers (fish), Mollys, Crottys (steak).


There's also 2 bistros/wine bars (River Run, Woods), and Sakis pizzas (Mollys)are the real deal.


Plenty of places within a few miles also - I'll post if you can travel. Both hotels can have their moments (trad Sun lunch used to be excellent).




What about The Cherry Tree? Very up market.

[Paddie]

Has anyone frequented theHolywell's new place in Lahinch (not the Ennistymon one).

Not yet Paddie. It won't really get going until 17th March I'd imagine.

Details here (http://www.holywell.net/restaurant/lataverna.asp). Has draft Erdinger but limited menu and no pizza!

[pascanlon]

any nice places around limerick at d mo?being to the green onion very nice food and not too bad on price def go there again.

Copper &amp; Spice is a good spot.

Thai and Indian Cuisine. Good value and near Nancy Blakes etc.

[mike11]

.......
What about The Cherry Tree? Very up market. - in a word, Yes!






It was/is a nouvelle cuisine type of place. Rather expensive and goes in for the type of atmosphere that does nothing for me (expensive/exclusive rather than hearty egalitarian). For instance Iwas rather disappointed with his take on a beetroot salad, although to give Harry his due he did chat about it with us very amicably later. You will get some unusual dishes, very well presented, but the emphasis is on art rather than eating.


Not where you'd go for a hearty feed, but some speak ever so highly about it.It is different and if you're into nouvelle cooking it might be just for you. If you do try I'd suggest you bring the Jag (or better still let your valet drive) and wear a bespoke suit rather than comfy loafers...


Beware they don't open every night. Passed it while out for a walk with the boss last nite- in complete darkness.


If I was spending that type of dosh my preference was the Waterman's Lodge. That was sold over a year ago and unfortunatleyhas remainedclosed since.

[Point]

If I was spending that type of dosh my preference was the Waterman's Lodge. That was sold over a year ago and unfortunatleyhas remainedclosed since.





smileys/shock.gif, I didn't know that. Apartments I suppose ?


I agree about the restaurant in the Waterman's, it was the best restaurant by far, in the town. I've stayed in a number of times in the hotel and it was so relaxing. I'm sorry to hear that it has gone.

[dedon]

Can anyone Recommend a nice place to eat in Skull Co.Cork or around there??

Going to be heading there for Paddys Weekend

[TST1]

Watermans Lodge sold to Alzheimer's Society, Something similar would be The Wild Geese in Adare. Well worth a visit

[RobbieG]

Watermans Lodge sold to Alzheimer's Society, Something similar would be The Wild Geese in Adare. Well worth a visit

JP gave the Alzheimers society the money to buy it from his Pro-am. Has been closed for a while, planning applic in for it to be turnned into nursing home. Alzheimers also need matching funding for develop it as JP only gives money for capital purchases. At least it isn't apartments, a lot being built nearby, new whole street going in front of the Watermans, so reckon restaurant or 2 will be their. Also old Galloping Hogans nearly rebuilt, will be a Steakhouse/waterfront diner/pub.

[mike11]

If I was spending that type of dosh my preference was the Waterman's Lodge. That was sold over a year ago and unfortunatleyhas remainedclosed since.





smileys/shock.gif, I didn't know that. Apartments I suppose ?


I agree about the restaurant in the Waterman's, it was the best restaurant by far, in the town. I've stayed in a number of times in the hotel and it was so relaxing. I'm sorry to hear that it has gone.





As was mentioned below, Alzheimer's Society purchased it with JP's dosh. They haven't got past planning yet (I'm not sure it's going anywhere right now). The boss works in related areas of the the health service and the word is that the building is not really suitable for the AS.


Pity as it was a really nice spot - both hotel and resto. Alas I knew it when it was a private house. There are still good places to eat, butWatermans was a bit special. I'm not holding my breath on the rebuilt waterfront spot (don't even know if it's going to be a cafe, restaurant, pub or what); was OK as Peter's, not great after that. Hope the finished article is beter than it looks now. The old station made for a nice old pub.

[Point]

Watermans Lodge sold to Alzheimer's Society, Something similar would be The Wild Geese in Adare. Well worth a visit

JP gave the Alzheimers society the money to buy it from his Pro-am. Has been closed for a while, planning applic in for it to be turnned into nursing home. Alzheimers also need matching funding for develop it as JP only gives money for capital purchases. At least it isn't apartments, a lot being built nearby, new whole street going in front of the Watermans, so reckon restaurant or 2 will be their. Also old Galloping Hogans nearly rebuilt, will be a Steakhouse/waterfront diner/pub.




The food in Galloping Hogans was quite nice, so hopefully the rebuilt pub will be too.

[danthefan]

Wagamama in Dublin (under the Stephens Green centre) is a really good place. It's a noodle bar, cheap to moderately priced, but the food is incredible. 11 thumbs up.

[dipstick]

La Cabana in Macher, Lanzarote. One of the best restaurants I have ever eaten in. Book in advance. Tel: 646523089. E-mail: lacabanamacher@hotmail.com

[Clubman]

Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in Killaloe

Anyone know anything about 27 Church Street? I see an ad for staff on the local weekly.

[supersupporter]

any recommendations for restaurants in Kilkee or close by

[paddy]

Cork- Try The East Village in Douglas, good food &amp; plenty of it- Nice Steak -HuUUge Burgers( and you can still watch the sport as the plasma screens are well positioned ( How Romantic, pass the relish luv.)


Sorry but NO!!!
Very poor service waited over an hour for our mains and it wasn't that great. Would go for a drink but never eat!!!

[Blindsider.]

Cork- Try The East Village in Douglas, good food &amp; plenty of it- Nice Steak -HuUUge Burgers( and you can still watch the sport as the plasma screens are well positioned ( How Romantic, pass the relish luv.)


Sorry but NO!!!
Very poor service waited over an hour for our mains and it wasn't that great. Would go for a drink but never eat!!!


You were v unlucky Paddy - I often watch games there and eat upstairs on occasion - never had a problem. TBH the service downstairs is beter than up - they'll bring you drinks for the evening to save you queuing at the bar if you want - perfect!

Cork- Try The East Village in Douglas, good food &amp; plenty of it- Nice Steak -HuUUge Burgers( and you can still watch the sport as the plasma screens are well positioned ( How Romantic, pass the relish luv.)


Sorry but NO!!!
Very poor service waited over an hour for our mains and it wasn't that great. Would go for a drink but never eat!!!


You were v unlucky Paddy - I often watch games there and eat upstairs on occasion - never had a problem. TBH the service downstairs is beter than up - they'll bring you drinks for the evening to save you queuing at the bar if you want - perfect!


Bouncers are not the Mae West in my limited experience smileys/redface.gif

[beanflick]

any recommendations for restaurants in Kilkee or close by
Go out to doonbeg morriseys its top notch

[Point]

Cork- Try The East Village in Douglas, good food &amp; plenty of it- Nice Steak -HuUUge Burgers( and you can still watch the sport as the plasma screens are well positioned ( How Romantic, pass the relish luv.)


Sorry but NO!!!
Very poor service waited over an hour for our mains and it wasn't that great. Would go for a drink but never eat!!!



I'd agree with that.

[Point]

La Movida, a new Tapas bar where the Lobby bar was opposite the City Hall in Cork.


My brother is raving about it, far better price and quality than La Boquera (sp ?) on Bridge street.

[dipstick]

La Movida, a new Tapas bar where the Lobby bar was opposite the City Hall in Cork.


My brother is raving about it, far better price and quality than La Boquera (sp ?) on Bridge street.





I always worry when a restaurant is called " The Movement". It reminds me of something else funnily enough, but then again I usually think arseways anyway.

[SpringPOC]

theres a great wine list and a great steak at Shanahans on the green in Dublin, pricey but always great service, well worth a special night out

[Point]

La Movida, a new Tapas bar where the Lobby bar was opposite the City Hall in Cork.


My brother is raving about it, far better price and quality than La Boquera (sp ?) on Bridge street.





I always worry when a restaurant is called " The Movement". It reminds me of something else funnily enough, but then again I usually think arseways anyway.





Nothing like a good clearout !

[Upfront_1979]

anyone got any recommendations for a nice restaurant around the Temple bar area for tomorrow night?


cheers

[The Word Is Born]

anyone got any recommendations for a nice restaurant around the Temple bar area for tomorrow night?


cheers
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<DIV>Yer wan, JC Bamford (not to be confused with Sir Paddy of 2.1 fame)recommends the vietnamese restuarant to the back of the Central Bank.</DIV>

[Upfront_1979]

yum that menu looks great for the chameleon! its between there and a spanish place call La Paloma (http://www.adlib.ie/detailnew.asp?ID=710) which isrecommended on www.adlib.ie (http://www.adlib.ie)


thanks TWIB

[The Word Is Born]

La Movida, a new Tapas bar where the Lobby bar was opposite the City Hall in Cork.


My brother is raving about it, far better price and quality than La Boquera (sp ?) on Bridge street.

We went there yesterday evening. It got fairly busy very quickly and they don't take bookings so get there early. The menu is a little bit sparse and not as innovative as Boqueria. We had garlic mushrooms, marinated pork, breaded garlic mussles, chorizo, patatas bravas, strawberries in desert wine and bottle of rosé for €51. I still prefer Boqueria but it's great to have a choice between two good tapas bars.

[Hugged Rugger]

just how expensive is jacobs on the mall?


how does it compare to jacques/isaccs/greens etc

[sewa]

IIRC Jacques and Jacobs are very similar in price. Both would be a bit more expensive than Greens/Isaacs but worth it IMHO.

[Hugged Rugger]

are we talking 15 quid a starter, 30+ for mains and 30 for wine?

[sewa]

Been a while since I was in there. Think its a fair bit cheaper than that though. Maybe 20 or 30%.


Menu - http://www.jacobsonthemall.com/content.asp?id=8 (http://www.jacobs&#111;nthemall.com/c&#111;ntent.asp?id=8)

If you're looking for a good Moroccan restaurant in Dubland then try El Bahia just behind Brown Thomas. It's just a doorway leading up a stairs and it has rooms like the Moroccan tents. Gorgeous food. oops..slobbering on keys!

[Arthur Guinness]

Oscars,6 Rue de Chaillot,Paris(off Avenue Clemenceau,which is one of the streets leading from the Arc de Triomphe).Medium priced 5/5. Had Steak Tartare with just a touch of thegrill to take the raw look of it.It was excellent. The Mem Sahib had knuckle of lamb,also excellent.

[Point]

Anyone been to SoHo in Cork ?


http://www.soho.ie/welcome.php

[Hugged Rugger]

was in soho a few weeks ago and enjoyed it. It wasnt busy at the time and we got a nice round table with circular couch around which was surprisingly comfortable and the food and service was good.

[The Crimson King]

Was in Saba, new Thai restaurant on Clarendon St in Dublin last weekend - good stuff. rather chic room, extensive and tasty Thai/Vietnamese menu, fabulous cocktails, and a lot less expensive than I'd expected.

[Point]

How about one of you Londoners going to visit this restaurant ? smileys/biggrin.gif


http://www.tirolerhut.co.uk/tirolermenu.html


Especially


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[The Word Is Born]

A couple of updates;

Man Fridays (I was driving againsmileys/mad.gif) but food was excellent. The seafood platter was amazing. Well worth a trip to Kinsale, just try and get someone else to drive.

Fishy Fishy in Kinsale. Guess what? I was driving again. We went down for Sunday lunch a couple of weeks ago on spec. We ended up waiting about an hour but were able to sit out in the patio area reading the Sunday papers until the rains came but we were just heading in at that time. I don't know if they take bookings but you can't leave your name and come back in let's say 30-60 mins. A pain but we didn't mind. The food was excellent, a real feast for anybody that likes seafood. Very good value as well considering the size and quality of the portions.

We went to the Hayfield Manor last night. It wasn't cheap but then again we did push the boat out a good bit (kir royals, vintage pink champagne and a barolo). Service was first rate, as you would expect from such an establishment. Amuses bouche of sea-bass set the tone for the evening. Food was supreme and not a nouvelle cuisine sized portion in sight. It's well worth the expense for a special occasion. One should treat one's self, shouldn't one?smileys/razz.gif

[dipstick]

A couple of updates;

Man Fridays (I was driving againsmileys/mad.gif) but food was excellent. The seafood platter was amazing. Well worth a trip to Kinsale, just try and get someone else to drive.

Fishy Fishy in Kinsale. Guess what? I was driving again. We went down for Sunday lunch a couple of weeks ago on spec. We ended up waiting about an hour but were able to sit out in the patio area reading the Sunday papers until the rains came but we were just heading in at that time. I don't know if they take bookings but you can't leave your name and come back in let's say 30-60 mins. A pain but we didn't mind. The food was excellent, a real feast for anybody that likes seafood. Very good value as well considering the size and quality of the portions.

We went to the Hayfield Manor last night. It wasn't cheap but then again we did push the boat out a good bit (kir royals, vintage pink champagne and a barolo). Service was first rate, as you would expect from such an establishment. Amuses bouche of sea-bass set the tone for the evening. Food was supreme and not a nouvelle cuisine sized portion in sight. It's well worth the expense for a special occasion. One should treat one's self, shouldn't one?smileys/razz.gif









It's a long drive from North Korea to Kinsale WIB. I wouldn't blame you for not wanting to drive.

[Blindsider.]

If you're down Ventry way this summer, stop for lunch in the Stonehouse restaurant on the Slea Hd drive

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There's a prehistoric fort (Dunbeg), visitors centre and pet farm all within 50yds, so it makes a nice stop for lunch if you have kids etc.

AND - the food is great - fresh prawns in garlic/chilli etc etc, lovely salads, desserts etc. Well worth it if you're in the neighbourhood.

[rubybaby]

Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in KillaloeAnyone know anything about 27 Church Street? I see an ad for staff on the local weekly.

yeah i was in 27 church street for dinner with my husband a few weeks ago- brilliant night, food was amazing! would definitely recommend it, we ended up paying the same amount there as we usually would in goosers, but for far better quality food and service.

[Bosco]

Coach Lane in Sligo is very nice, well priced, the service was excellent, the Ostrich was really tasty!





http://www.coachlane.com/

[Point]

Coach Lane in Sligo is very nice, well priced, the service was excellent, the Ostrich was really tasty!





http://www.coachlane.com/





I'm surprised it isn't a takeway .... someone must have brought you there smileys/razz.gif

[Bosco]

no commentsmileys/lol.gif

[James Lynch]

Can anyone recommend a good
restaurant in KillaloeAnyone know anything about 27
Church Street? I see an ad for staff on the local weekly.

yeah i was in 27 church street for dinner with my husband a few
weeks ago- brilliant night, food was amazing! would definitely
recommend it, we ended up paying the same amount there as we
usually would in goosers, but for far better quality food and service.


goosers is over rated and has been for at least 5 years. there are
those in limerick who will go there for a bowl of soup and a pint on
sunday just to be able to return to work on a monday and say, 'oh
we had a great weekend, we went to killaloe and had a meal in
goosers!!', its all about image. these people need to get over
themselves.
On another note i have heard decent things about 27 church street.
But the new place flanagans 9formerly galloping hogans) has had
very mixed reviews locally.

[rubybaby]

yeah, i was fairly disappointed with flanagans, seems like its turning out to be just another goosers/mollys...location is great though, and its always been a lovely place to sit down by the water and have a drink...foodwise though, i wouldn't be a fan...

[Arthur Guinness]

Can anyone recommend a good
restaurant in Killaloe


Anyone know anything about 27
Church Street? I see an ad for staff on the local weekly.

yeah i was in 27 church street for dinner with my husband a few
weeks ago- brilliant night, food was amazing! would definitely
recommend it, we ended up paying the same amount there as we
usually would in goosers, but for far better quality food and service.


goosers is over rated and has been for at least 5 years. there are
those in limerick who will go there for a bowl of soup and a pint on
sunday just to be able to return to work on a monday and say, 'oh
we had a great weekend, we went to killaloe and had a meal in
goosers!!', its all about image. these people need to get over
themselves.
On another note i have heard decent things about 27 church street.
But the new place flanagans 9formerly galloping hogans) has had
very mixed reviews locally.


Steady,JL,the last time I was there for lunch Paul O'Connell came in and dealt with a half-stone of best sirloin-raw.

[Point]

Can anyone recommend a good
restaurant in Killaloe


Anyone know anything about 27
Church Street? I see an ad for staff on the local weekly.

yeah i was in 27 church street for dinner with my husband a few
weeks ago- brilliant night, food was amazing! would definitely
recommend it, we ended up paying the same amount there as we
usually would in goosers, but for far better quality food and service.


goosers is over rated and has been for at least 5 years. there are
those in limerick who will go there for a bowl of soup and a pint on
sunday just to be able to return to work on a monday and say, 'oh
we had a great weekend, we went to killaloe and had a meal in
goosers!!', its all about image. these people need to get over
themselves.
On another note i have heard decent things about 27 church street.
But the new place flanagans 9formerly galloping hogans) has had
very mixed reviews locally.


Well said about Goosers, James. It is too hit or miss to be acceptable, though there's actually a better chance of it being good outside of the summer months. I certainly wouldn't eat there during the tourist season.

[Point]

Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in Killaloe


Anyone know anything about 27 Church Street? I see an ad for staff on the local weekly.

yeah i was in 27 church street for dinner with my husband a few weeks ago- brilliant night, food was amazing! would definitely recommend it, we ended up paying the same amount there as we usually would in goosers, but for far better quality food and service.


I asked my cousin who lives in Killaloe and he said


"the local gossip is that you could be still hungry coming away from 27 Church Street (portions very small) and as far as Flanagans goes prices are crazy, beautiful decor but expensive."

[Old Dog]

The Pier Head, Kinvara (http://www.kinvara.com/eatpierhead.html)

Excellent seafood, reasonably priced, generous portions, nice informal atmosphere.

Good winelist - also reasonably priced.

3½ stars on the OD scale.


http://www.kinvara.com/eatpierhead.html

[Old Dog]

<A href="http://www.sabadublin.com/index.html" target="_blank">Saba Dublin
</A>
Thai and Vitenamese grub.

This is one for the posers and beautiful people (I'd say that Sheepshagger is a regular here, for example!)

The menu has an extensive selection, the food was excellent, service was very competent, the wine/cocktail list was excellent but the prices were on the high side for this parsimonious git.

Worth a visit for that special night out.

Approaching 4 stars on the Old Dog scale - booking recommended.


http://www.sabadublin.com/index.html




Also, for budding Navan men (and women)this place (http://www.gaylordtandoorirestaurant.com/) isgood and quite reasonable - but hot means HOT!


I award it 3.275 stars out of 5.00


http://www.gaylordtandoorirestaurant.com/

Slightly off kilter here but I got a takeaway from the Thai Gourmet (http://www.thaigourmet.ie/) on Glentworth Street last night (as I had nobody to go to dinner with smileys/lol.gif).

The food is exquisite, and I was very content with the prices too. Starter, mains and noodle for €15.

[mike11]

Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in Killaloe


Anyone know anything about 27 Church Street? I see an ad for staff on the local weekly.

yeah i was in 27 church street for dinner with my husband a few weeks ago- brilliant night, food was amazing! would definitely recommend it, we ended up paying the same amount there as we usually would in goosers, but for far better quality food and service.


I asked my cousin who lives in Killaloe and he said


"the local gossip is that you could be still hungry coming away from 27 Church Street (portions very small) and as far as Flanagans goes prices are crazy, beautiful decor but expensive."





Church Street vies with the Cherry Tree for style and portions (nouvelle and small); neither would be my cup of tea. And both are on the very side of expensive.Flanagans is pretty expensive but the food, decor, ambience, etcis first-rate.I heard they had some teething problems in the first few days but on the one meal I've had thereI couldn't fault anything.


I still rate Goosers as one of the best in the land for goodfish at reasonable prices (&amp; I include the Kinsale establishments mentioned above in that comparison). €140 fora meal for 5 (excluding drink isn't bad...) (all mains bar one were seafood), and that included a few starters, one dessert, a few coffees and a bit of lobster for one lucky person. Had a few excellent meals there in the pastcouple ofmonths - just avoid the obvious busy times unless you are prepared to wait. Agree it had a dodgy time for a while after Roger retired a few years back, but they got back on track. Doesn't have the same wine list as in the old days though (Flanagans does).


Mollys has excellent value and good quality pub-grub (&amp; proper pizza)- just avoid weekend evenings when it's a busy bar. Same for Donovans.

[Arthur Guinness]

Slightly off kilter here but I got a takeaway from the Thai Gourmet (http://www.thaigourmet.ie/) on Glentworth Street last night (as I had nobody to go to dinner with smileys/lol.gif).

The food is exquisite, and I was very content with the prices too. Starter, mains and noodle for €15.





DG,if Thai's your desire try the Bambuin O'Connell St. It used to be the street level bar atthe Texas Steakout. Thaigreencurry reallyexcellent,€11.50 takeaway and you can nip round the corner to MylesBreen's for a aperitif while you're waiting.

[Hugged Rugger]

nakon thai in douglas is good for the price with a nicely priced and varied winelist


was in Citrus in Douglas last week and the food was good as always but the service was an absolute disaster. most of the waitresses have changed (maybe moved to new place in town)


if anyone is eating in the restaurant part of Barry's the crab claes are devine

[RobbieG]

Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in Killaloe


Anyone know anything about 27 Church Street? I see an ad for staff on the local weekly.

yeah i was in 27 church street for dinner with my husband a few weeks ago- brilliant night, food was amazing! would definitely recommend it, we ended up paying the same amount there as we usually would in goosers, but for far better quality food and service.


I asked my cousin who lives in Killaloe and he said


"the local gossip is that you could be still hungry coming away from 27 Church Street (portions very small) and as far as Flanagans goes prices are crazy, beautiful decor but expensive."</font>





Church Street vies with the Cherry Tree for style and portions (nouvelle and small); neither would be my cup of tea. And both are on the very side of expensive.Flanagans is pretty expensive but the food, decor, ambience, etcis first-rate.I heard they had some teething problems in the first few days but on the one meal I've had thereI couldn't fault anything.


I still rate Goosers as one of the best in the land for goodfish at reasonable prices (&amp; I include the Kinsale establishments mentioned above in that comparison). €140 fora meal for 5 (excluding drink isn't bad...) (all mains bar one were seafood), and that included a few starters, one dessert, a few coffees and a bit of lobster for one lucky person. Had a few excellent meals there in the pastcouple ofmonths - just avoid the obvious busy times unless you are prepared to wait. Agree it had a dodgy time for a while after Roger retired a few years back, but they got back on track. Doesn't have the same wine list as in the old days though (Flanagans does).


Mollys has excellent value and good quality pub-grub (&amp; proper pizza)- just avoid weekend evenings when it's a busy bar. Same for Donovans.

Flanagan's way over priced for what it is, food, decor &amp; location good, but again too pricey

Goosers has been trading on it's rep for far too long, menu is nothing special and same with the food.

Cherry Tree is excellent imho, but not a place to just stop by for a feed, one for the special, aniversary type meals.

Woods Brothers, good for sunday brunch

Ditto Riverrun cafe, on Ballina side.

best for pub grub, O'Donovans.by the Mace, have heard excellent mutterings about Whiskey Still in Drominer, excellent value &amp; lovely steaks

best takeaway, Marios

honourable mention, the Indian takeaway on Killaloe side,

Molly's avoid like the plague, unless you're on a day trip from the burbs of Limerick and want to consort with fellow travellers or if you're a young looking 18

27 Church street, seen it but haven't been in there yet.

[Corker]

Mexico to Rome; Temple Bar; Pricey enough but good food &amp; service; as the name suggests Mexican and Italian. Recommended - Mexican Special, Pollo alla Romana (Chicken in Parma Ham with white wine sauce).


Kingfisher; Parnell St. (Opposite Jury's Inn). Med price. Steaks good. Breakfast excellent value and choice. Highly recommended if staying across the road and way cheaper than eating in the J's Inn. Also has own appartments to let. B&amp;B also from €45 pps.

[ybgur]

Best Ever French Restaurant-Up to date report.


Visited an excellent restaurant yesterday.For a start air conditioning.2ndly very friendly waiter/patron.5 of us had 3 course meals plus a good rose and 66 cls of 1664.Excellent fish soup and moules marnieres.brilliant boef bourgoinoin,excellent fish dish for self.Total €92 with a tip to €105!I would seriously consider setting up franchise here.Problemsmileys/surprised.gifnce here prices of French restaurants go up to meet the expectations of their clients!It would be better value to go to this restaurant on a day-trip from Ireland than to go to poor but expensive imitations in Ireland.The town Antibes.


Restaurant : La Cote a l'Os-28 Rue James Close - 06600 ANTIBES


Tel 0044 [0]4 93 34 36 05


No this review is not influenced by anything other than the miniscule 1664!

[SIMBA]

HAS ANYONE TRIED MOVIDA IN CORK? GOING THERE SOON AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT'S LIKE.

[SIMBA]

HOLYWELL IN ENISTYMON IS PROB THE BEST RESTAURANT I'VE EVER BEEN TO. WAS HALFWAY THRU THE MAIN COURSE BEFORE WE REALISED IT WAS A VEGGIE PLACE. WOULD NORMALLY BE HORRIFIED BY THE THOUGHT OF NO DEAD ANIMAL ON MY PLATE BUT WAS PLEASANTLY SUPRISED.

[sewa]

Wagon

[Corker]

Aldridge Lodge Restaurant and Guesthouse, Duncannon, Co. Wexford. Worth travelling for and you can stay over in one of 5 nice rooms. Dinner menu €35, wines from €23 - 40. Food amongst the best I have ever tasted in this country. Service excellent and attentive but not overbearing. Unbelievable that for a 30 seater restaurant there is only one person in the kitchen. Reservations essential. www.aldridgelodge.com (http://www.aldridgelodge.com). Highly recommended.

[SIMBA]

I've always found it incredibly hard to find a decent sit down/take away Chinese restaurant in Cork. I'vebeen a fan of the Ambassador but found it a little pricey. If any of ye are in the East Cork area and find youreselves a tad peckish, a trip to the Spring Garden in Carrigtwohill is well worth a visit. Fabulously tasty food, very friendly staff and a fantastic, well chosen menu. It's not you're average Chinese menu, it leans alot towards Thai and Malaysian too. It's a family run reataurant and it shows. I can honestly say that in the 3 years it's been open I've never had a bad meal there and the take away is as up toscratchas the quality of the restaurant food.


I would highly recommend,Chilli and SaltWings for starters and Lamb Mongolian Style or Duck in Black Pepper Sauce for mains.

[Point]

Simba, the East Ocean in Charleville is really good. And I know people put it down but I find the Pearl River to be excellent.

[McCloud]

Pearl Riveris great.

[Hugged Rugger]

wheres the pearl river? like simba i find it hard to get a good chinese in cork. bamboo house does a good take away however

[Point]

wheres the pearl river? like simba i find it hard to get a good chinese in cork. bamboo house does a good take away however


Princes Street, upstairs.

[Point]

As it happens, I've just returned from the Pearl River and it is still good ! Those who like seafood might like to try the seafood special.

[dipstick]

Try the Thady Inn in Farnanes if you're heading west. They do a great steak, onions and chips. They also have a good wine selection. We stop there generally after Musgrave. Yet to have a bad steak.


here (http://www.ireland-guide.com/establishment/thady_inn.4482.html)

[Arthur Guinness]

Had lunch today for the first time in Harris's at the Shannon Bridge here in Limerick. Had Thai-style chicken curry. Best I've had,quite spicy the way I like it and good value at around €12. The rest of the menu looked quite interesting particularly the bacon lardons. Never heard of them unless it's typing error in which case it could be setting a whole new trend (http://gridskipper.com/travel/beijing/eat-hot-penis-159473.php)in Limerick cuisine.

[Hugged Rugger]

new restaurant opening up across from centra in douglas, Proby's Bistro. With Citrus gone seriously downhill lately its good timing for a new place to eat. Hopefully it'll be good

[Deise Doll]

La Cabana in Macher, Lanzarote. One of the best restaurants I have ever eaten in. Book in advance. Tel: 646523089. E-mail: lacabanamacher@hotmail.com


Just checked the website &amp; it looks fantastic.


http://www.lacabanamacher.com/


Dipstick, just wondering if you could recommend any other places in Lanzarote, the boss, myself &amp; the 3 screechers are off there for Easter. Thanks, DD

[Point]

new restaurant opening up across from centra in douglas, Proby's Bistro. With Citrus gone seriously downhill lately its good timing for a new place to eat. Hopefully it'll be good


Proby's Bistro was in Green's Cross for years (although someone said it has been closed for a while).

[Hugged Rugger]

cheers point. some good reviews of the old place and a nice looking menu. lets hope the new one is good

[Deise Doll]

If any of ye are in the East Cork area and find youreselves a tad peckish, a trip to the Spring Garden in Carrigtwohill is well worth a visit.





Thanks for that Simba, I live in Midleton &amp; wouldn't recommend the Chinese restaurants there.

[gwac]

Anyone have a good recommendation for Galway city centre? Would like something a bit on the nice side, w/o going totally OTT.

For those of you who know Cork, think Rossini's or Les Gourmandises, but not Jacob's or Hayfield Manor.

Merci!





Try Vina Mara, city centre, Middle Street I think. Best place I have ever eaten in the city.

[sparks]

Anyone know of any restaurants in Limerick that serve Calzones?? Good ones?

[dipstick]

La Cabana in Macher, Lanzarote. One of the best restaurants I have ever eaten in. Book in advance. Tel: 646523089. E-mail: lacabanamacher@hotmail.com


Just checked the website &amp; it looks fantastic.


http://www.lacabanamacher.com/


Dipstick, just wondering if you could recommend any other places in Lanzarote, the boss, myself &amp; the 3 screechers are off there for Easter. Thanks, DD





Depends on where you're staying DD.


Try the following:


El Enyesque in Arrecife. Very good local fare, Tel: 928844987. No website


For family try La Casa Del Parmigiano. Good Italian. Tel : 928512731


If you like fishtry: Puerto Viejo. Tel 928515265


Also an unusual but good one in Yaiza http://www.almacendelasal.com/index-uk.htm


I have a few more too, but don't have the telephone numbers. El Tomate in the old town is quitegood but a bit stuffy.


It depends on howold your kids are because some of these resaurants are a bit cordon bleu'ish and a bit pricey. We were on our own when we tried most of them but they are all generally kid friendly. If you need further details feel free to contact me.

[Tony Soprano]

Can anyone recommend a place inBaltimore or Union Hall for Lunch?

[Hugged Rugger]

Can anyone recommend a place inBaltimore or Union Hall for Lunch?


Baltimore as a few places:


The Jolie Breeze does a fry up if you dont get one where your staying. For the rest of the day they do pizzas which are pretty good, stay away from the mussles and the wine isnt great. Jacobs bar is the same owners and same food.


Chez youen's is also the same owners but is an expensive place with fresh seafood andlobster etc. Good but expensive. I went in recently and had prawns for starter (cold which i hadnt tried before) which were superb, haddock for mains which was grand (I'm not a big fish person tbh) and my wife had lobster. Some fruit and cheese to finish and a lovely bottle of chabli was 145


For lunch a soup and sandwich or an open crab in Bushes cant be beaten. Open Crab is delicious and filling so you wont need soup and its well worth it for a tenner


The Algiers Inn does more standard pub food but your looking at 15 quid for a chicken kiev for example. Used to be good but havent been there in a long time.


The Mews is a lovely restaurant and should be opening for the summer in Mid to Late May as is The Customs House which would be considered to be the best restaurant in the town.


Other than that there is Caseys pub/restaurant at the top of the hill and Rolfs Hostel. Both are less central than the rest, Rolfs was the better of the two last time I was in them (which again hasnt been for a while)


SomeLinks


http://www.thecustomshouse.com/


http://www.youenjacob.com/


http://www.bushesbar.com/

[Hugged Rugger]

and now that ive seen your only interested in lunch, open crab outside bushes (weather permitting)every time for me

[Tony Soprano]

Cheers

[manofmunster]

Had lunch today for the first time in Harris's at the Shannon Bridge here in Limerick. Had Thai-style chicken curry. Best I've had,quite spicy the way I like it and good value at around €12. The rest of the menu looked quite interesting particularly the bacon lardons. Never heard of them unless it's typing error in which case it could be setting a whole new trend (http://gridskipper.com/travel/beijing/eat-hot-penis-159473.php)in Limerick cuisine.


small cubes of streaky bacon .... fried in a dry pan (in their own fat) ..... fuppin delicious, especially with fish imo

[manofmunster]

Best Ever French Restaurant-Up to date report.


Visited an excellent restaurant yesterday.For a start air conditioning.2ndly very friendly waiter/patron.5 of us had 3 course meals plus a good rose and 66 cls of 1664.Excellent fish soup and moules marnieres.brilliant boef bourgoinoin,excellent fish dish for self.Total €92 with a tip to €105!I would seriously consider setting up franchise here.Problemsmileys/surprised.gifnce here prices of French restaurants go up to meet the expectations of their clients!It would be better value to go to this restaurant on a day-trip from Ireland than to go to poor but expensive imitations in Ireland.The town Antibes.


Restaurant : La Cote a l'Os-28 Rue James Close - 06600 ANTIBES


Tel 0044 [0]4 93 34 36 05


No this review is not influenced by anything other than the miniscule 1664!





yes yes yes


I've been to this place - couldn't fault it .... used to go there on business (food tastes even better when the company's paying!!!)

[manofmunster]

Highly recommend this place - near Adare, Limerick


Had probably the best piece of beef i've ever eaten here a few weeks back


http://www.mustardseed.ie/

[blackandwhite]

Was doing some shopping in Cork last Saturday and stopped for lunch in a place called Zaks on Marlboro St, just off Patricks Street. I thought it was lovely, food seemed fresh and homemade and the service was good.

[Grasshopper]

Max's Wine Bar and Toddies in Kinslae. Both supreb.


Hayfield Manor I wouldn't rate at all and Jacob's overated!

[The Word Is Born]

The olds are around tomorrow evening and I have to bring them out for dinner in Cork. Food must be very good but not requiring a mortgage. By mortgage I'm talking Hayfield Manor expensive. The mother doesn't like fish so that needs to be a consideration.

Anyone been to Les Gourmandises?
Jacques?
I see Star Anise is rated on Page 1. Has anyone been there recently?

Any other shouts? Getting a table will probably be another problem then.

[Hugged Rugger]

went to hayfield last week and thought it was very nice. Perotts (the less formal restaurant) isnt ridiculously expensive but that depends on how much wine youd drink. we had 2 starters, 2 mains and 1 dessert which was 76. had a bottle of chablis as well which was 38 on top of that.


for me isaacs is my favourite so far in cork city. not overly expensive but excellent food (try the mint jelly dessert) and a good atmosphere. some people find it a bit noisy but i like it

[The Word Is Born]

We went to Orchids in Hayfield so that would be the benchmark for expensive.

[RobbieG]

Off to Chapter One on the 14th, only ever done lunch there before.

[Hugged Rugger]

what was the food like in orchids? The starters in Perotts were super, the mains very good but maybe a bit safe but hotels dont always tend to be adventurous

[The Word Is Born]

The food was excellent in Orchids and the service is first rate, as you'd expect for the price you are paying. We pushed the boat out a small bit and ended up spending close to 300 yo-yo's.smileys/shock.gif

[davidos]

Off to Chapter One on the 14th, only ever done lunch there before.


Good choice. There twice before and very very good both times

[The Word Is Born]

Eventually went to Star Anise last night. Excellent meal. Huge selection of specials on the day. We had a green salad, scallops, rare tuna and prawn tempura for starters. Mains consisted of slow-cooked lamb in filo parcels with a tajine of couscous and fruits (x2) and swordfish (x2). We washed it down with two bottles of Albarino. Service was excellent. I didn't pay the bill so it was very cheap.smileys/biggrin.gif

Highly recommended.

[glorob]

Highly recommend this place - near Adare, Limerick


Had probably the best piece of beef i've ever eaten here a few weeks back


http://www.mustardseed.ie/








Is it expensive these days?

[manofmunster]

Highly recommend this place - near Adare, Limerick


Had probably the best piece of beef i've ever eaten here a few weeks back


http://www.mustardseed.ie/








Is it expensive these days?





Not what you'd call cheap glorob but, considering the quality of both ingredients and preparation, and the quantity on the plate (always an important consideration ....I have what you'd call a "healthy" appetitesmileys/wink.gif)i'd cerainly say it was goodvalue for money.


edit: also have to take the environment into account - beautiful rural setting, charming building and the reception rooms for pre/aft dinner drinks and dining rooms are stunning -beautiful old floor to ceiling windowswindows, fireplaces etc

[Patman]

Was in Roly's Bistro (http://www.rolysbistro.ie/) in Ballsbridge on Saturday night (before going to Riverdance in the Gaiety)


I was impressed which is the least I expected given the reputation.


Couldn't really fault it to be honest. I had the fish pie which was very tasty. It was definitely oven baked as opposed to microwaved. Parma ham and stuffed olives starter was brilliant. Nice bottle of Concha y Toro (Cabernet Sauvignon) Staff very helpful and polite.


Can't say much more than that really. I enjoyed it thoroughly and will go back. I suppose an 8.5 out of 10 to be safe. I am bound to find someplace particularly spectacular one day.

[Old Dog]

Was in Roly's Bistro (http://www.rolysbistro.ie/) in Ballsbridge on Saturday night (before going to Riverdance in the Gaiety)


I was impressed which is the least I expected given the reputation.


Couldn't really fault it to be honest. I had the fish pie which was very tasty. It was definitely oven baked as opposed to microwaved. Parma ham and stuffed olives starter was brilliant. Nice bottle of Concha y Toro (Cabernet Sauvignon) Staff very helpful and polite.


Can't say much more than that really. I enjoyed it thoroughly and will go back. I suppose an 8.5 out of 10 to be safe. I am bound to find someplace particularly spectacular one day.





You forgot to mention the selection of home made bread!

[Hugged Rugger]

hmmmm, roly's bread.....

[Patman]

Actually you are right, I did forget the bread. I had the spinach and raisin bread. Very tasty. The others with me raved about it too. I don't eat a lot of bread. You know what they say. If you love it, it's probably bad for you. Freshly baked bread would be my downfall if I hadn't the willpower to say no. That's why I stay out of Superquinn's.

[munster_mafia]

Bodega in waterford is great place for a meal and once a month live music on saturday night. its located on 54 john st. reasonably priced starters €7 mains €17 side orders €3. would def reccomed it.

[The Word Is Born]

Went to Les Gourmandises in Cork last Thursday night. The food along with the presentation is top class, you could tell that there was real effort and plenty of attention to detail. Service was top class. It's expensive but it's worth it for the occasional treat. We had a starter platter (goats cheese, terrine of rabbit, John Dory and something else) and crab jelly with langoustines. Mains were John Dory and sea-bass. Deserts of creme brulee and a rhubarb plate.

[Point]

Went to Les Gourmandises in Cork last Thursday night. The food along with the presentation is top class, you could tell that there was real effort and plenty of attention to detail. Service was top class. It's expensive but it's worth it for the occasional treat. We had a starter platter (goats cheese, terrine of rabbit, John Dory and something else) and crab jelly with langoustines. Mains were John Dory and sea-bass. Deserts of creme brulee and a rhubarb plate.


I wouldn't eat any of that smileys/smiley38.gif. I'm sure it was very nice though, I've heard a lot of good things about it.

[Old Dog]

Antonio's Ristorante (http://www.ant&#111;nioristorante.co.nr): the new Italian Restaurant/Pizzaria in Ballydehob is outstanding - it earns5 stars on the Old Dog GutchelinScale.


You can't miss it - on a corner of Main Street opposite Vincent Coughlan's Bar and The Irish Whip Bar. Booking is advisable, although you may be lucky if you call in on spec. You can even book online (maybe!) here (http://ant&#111;nioristorante.dreamhosters.com/c&#111;ntac%20us.html)


(The meal in Annie's (http://www.goireland.com/cork/annies-restaurant-attracti&#111;n-restaurants-id3750.htm) was as good as ever too - but it cost €128 for 2, whereas the meal in Antonio'scost €58!)

[scourge]

Recipe for Elephant and Castle's famous chicken wings:


http://www.todayfm.com/article.asp?id=782795


Best chicken wings in the world!

[merawancha]

Sound out for that Scourge those E&C wings made me increase the
10 second fall on the ground rule to 10 mins! Havin a BBQ next
weekend will do them as well. Gettin hungry at he thought...

[Patman]

Thanks buddy.


Everyone to merawancha's house at the weekend.


Anyone know where he lives???

[Point]

Antonio's Ristorante (http://www.ant&#111;nioristorante.co.nr): the new Italian Restaurant/Pizzaria in Ballydehob is outstanding - it earns5 stars on the Old Dog GutchelinScale.


You can't miss it - on a corner of Main Street opposite Vincent Coughlan's Bar and The Irish Whip Bar. Booking is advisable, although you may be lucky if you call in on spec. You can even book online (maybe!) here (http://ant&#111;nioristorante.dreamhosters.com/c&#111;ntac%20us.html)


(The meal in Annie's (http://www.goireland.com/cork/annies-restaurant-attracti&#111;n-restaurants-id3750.htm) was as good as ever too - but it cost €128 for 2, whereas the meal in Antonio'scost €58!)





Did you eat anywhere else, OD ? smileys/smile.gif

[Old Dog]

Did you eat anywhere else, OD ? smileys/smile.gif





Yes indeed, Ihad another excellent meal in a bistro near Leap - but I thought that I'd leave that particular nomination to someonewith a richerliterary style!

[fitzy73]

May I take this opportunity to plug my mates restaurant in Dublin? It's on Millennium Walkway and it's called Koh (www.koh.ie (http://www.koh.ie)).

Best Thai / Pan Asian food in Dublin, from a very biased reviewer!

[Point]

Did you eat anywhere else, OD ? smileys/smile.gif





Yes indeed, Ihad another excellent meal in a bistro near Leap - but I thought that I'd leave that particular nomination to someonewith a richerliterary style!





Funnily enough, I had a meal in Dintys in Leap at the weekend.smileys/smile.gif


The food was very good, the portions quite good, the price was reasonable BUT, the service....well, it would have Basil Fawlty up for an award in comparison !

[taz]

Did you eat anywhere else, OD ? smileys/smile.gif





Yes indeed, Ihad another excellent meal in a bistro near Leap - but I thought that I'd leave that particular nomination to someonewith a richerliterary style!





Funnily enough, I had a meal in Dintys in Unionhall at the weekend.smileys/smile.gif


The food was very good, the portions quite good, the price was reasonable BUT, the service....well, it would have Basil Fawlty up for an award in comparison !
Fixed that for yousmileys/wink.gif.
Sounds about right really, good food but service can definitely vary. Have you ventured down to "Mary Annes" in Castletownsend on your travels or the "Sibin" on the way down to Baltimore?

Point a place you should try if you haven't already is "The Poachers Inn" in Bandon . Easy to get a seat by day but booking essential at night ,fantastic food and getting superb reviews.

[Point]

Did you eat anywhere else, OD ? smileys/smile.gif





Yes indeed, Ihad another excellent meal in a bistro near Leap - but I thought that I'd leave that particular nomination to someonewith a richerliterary style!





Funnily enough, I had a meal in Dintys in Unionhall at the weekend.smileys/smile.gif


The food was very good, the portions quite good, the price was reasonable BUT, the service....well, it would have Basil Fawlty up for an award in comparison !



Fixed that for yousmileys/wink.gif.
Sounds about right really, good food but service can definitely vary. Have you ventured down to "Mary Annes" in Castletownsend on your travels or the "Sibin" on the way down to Baltimore?

Point a place you should try if you haven't already is "The Poachers Inn" in Bandon . Easy to get a seat by day but booking essential at night ,fantastic food and getting superb reviews.





Thanks Taz, dunno why I typed Leap....


I've been to Mary Annes which was very good even though they were packed to the gills the same night. My sister always goes to Sibin if in West Cork (haven't been myself yet), apparently good homecooked nosh with the emphasis on quantity.


As for Poachers, I haven't been since it was it was under the previous name but I've heard good things about it too.


What do you think of Dunmore House ? I think it has gone down a little from a year or two ago.

[taz]

Did you eat anywhere else, OD ? smileys/smile.gif





Yes indeed, Ihad another excellent meal in a bistro near Leap - but I thought that I'd leave that particular nomination to someonewith a richerliterary style!





Funnily enough, I had a meal in Dintys in Unionhall at the weekend.smileys/smile.gif


The food was very good, the portions quite good, the price was reasonable BUT, the service....well, it would have Basil Fawlty up for an award in comparison !



Fixed that for yousmileys/wink.gif.
Sounds about right really, good food but service can definitely vary. Have you ventured down to "Mary Annes" in Castletownsend on your travels or the "Sibin" on the way down to Baltimore?

Point a place you should try if you haven't already is "The Poachers Inn" in Bandon . Easy to get a seat by day but booking essential at night ,fantastic food and getting superb reviews.





Thanks Taz, dunno why I typed Leap....


I've been to Mary Annes which was very good even though they were packed to the gills the same night. My sister always goes to Sibin if in West Cork (haven't been myself yet), apparently good homecooked nosh with the emphasis on quantity.


As for Poachers, I haven't been since it was it was under the previous name but I've heard good things about it too.


What do you think of Dunmore House ? I think it has gone down a little from a year or two ago.
We had a very bad experience there so we haven't been back for a few years. I haven't heard anybody I know raving about the place either.The best food over that side is in the hotel in Inchydoney . Its quite good but pricey , service is excellent.
But if you haven't tried the Poachers do .

[Point]

Yeah, I'll get there again before the end of the summer.

Recipe for Elephant and Castle's famous chicken wings:


http://www.todayfm.com/article.asp?id=782795


Best chicken wings in the world!

Scourge,

If you want to make it exact get the sauce that they use (from a jar) now stocked in Fallon and Byrne. Simple as that.

[Patman]

Elephant and Castle. Yummy. Hard to get a table and even harder to finish a main course after those wings.


The wings in Luigi Malones are nice too but I have wings for a started in the Steakout in Limerick recently and I had no problem finishing all four the greedy gimps.

[Patman]

Has anyone been to Richard Corrigan's new place in Dublin yet?


Also, if anyone is up Carrick on Shannon way, try the Bistro in the Landmark Hotel. Three of us went last Friday week and each starter andmain course was brilliant. They have incredible steaks (medium rare OMG)


I had to home make pate with toast and it was super altogether.


The missue had a really brilliant smoked bacon and mushroom soup. It was a more like a comsume soup with bacon and mushrooms but its fag. My buddy had fish cakes to start.They were round (strangely enough for cakes smileys/lol.gif) about the size of a golf ball andwere coated in a sesame seed. Incredible.


Three people, three starters, three mains, one desert, bottle of red, bacardi and 7up and two beers for €159. It was very impressive I have to say.

[elscorcho]

For those eating in west Cork, best pub grub must be in the Bunratty Inn in Schull. Unreal portions, excellent service, brilliant quality grub, and reasonable to boot.


I always make it my business to stop in on the road to Barleycove. Love it

[busbi]

If your in kenmare here's a few of my own tips -


Horseshoe - best steak sandwhich in the country, fact.


PM McCarteys - savage salads and sandwhichs if your just lunching.


Donovans - House burger.


The sailor bar outside of town does great traditional grub.


Honourable mentions to mulcahys, coachmans and Jam.

[davidos]

For those in Dublin I can recommend Pizza Stop. Best pizza I have had outside Italy.

[McCloud]

Don't know if Sheilin Sea Food Restaurant in Waterville, Co. Kerry has been mentioned before. Ate there on Friday. Excellent sea food and very reasonable price wise. Would advice calling and booking a table if you are going 066 9474231.

[Old Dog]

I had a really stunning meal in Rosso Restaurant (http://www.rossorestaurant.com/), Dundalk on Friday night.


Top quality food, beautifully cooked to order and well presented.


Ameal for 3 with 2 bottles of winecame to €186 which seemed a pretty reasonableprice for what we got.


It is very highly recommended by the entire Dog Clan.


http://www.ireland-guide.com/establishment/rosso_restaurant (http://www.ireland-guide.com/establishment/rosso_restaurant.3864.html). 3864.html

[Corker]

For those eating in west Cork, best pub grub must be in the Bunratty Inn in Schull. Unreal portions, excellent service, brilliant quality grub, and reasonable to boot.


Would second that !


Also, ate in the newest Holywell Italian cafe in Limerick last evening. Good to see the original menu being preserved. Service was a touch chaotic on the night - one waitress for the whole place, and she on her first night in the place, but the food was very good and the value still as good as ever.

[daveyk]

was in bunratty inn yesterday. food great the service was awul. stroppy irish teenage girls. my 8 month pregnant wife sat down where thety provide table service asked for a tea and told she'd have to go to the bar herself.


god help us when the foreign staff ever leave here - a lot of the the young wons these days are BRUTAL........

[Hugged Rugger]

Anyone eat in Amicus in Douglas? Opened recently where Citrus used to be. heard the one in town is decent


Had Lunch in Zacks on Marlbrough street the other day. only when i went in did i realise i had been there before and remembered that the service was desparately slow. also 1 sun driet tomato in each side of my panini hardly makes it a sun dried tomatoe and pepper pannini.

[nuke]

Anyone eat in Amicus in Douglas? Opened recently where Citrus used to be. heard the one in town is decent


Had Lunch in Zacks on Marlbrough street the other day. only when i went in did i realise i had been there before and remembered that the service was desparately slow. also 1 sun driet tomato in each side of my panini hardly makes it a sun dried tomatoe and pepper pannini.

no idea what the one in douglas is like but avoid the one in town. Poor service and the food is only fair. This is all in my opinion of course and based on experiences of 3 meals there

[Point]

Anyone eat in Amicus in Douglas? Opened recently where Citrus used to be. heard the one in town is decent


Had Lunch in Zacks on Marlbrough street the other day. only when i went in did i realise i had been there before and remembered that the service was desparately slow. also 1 sun driet tomato in each side of my panini hardly makes it a sun dried tomatoe and pepper pannini.




no idea what the one in douglas is like but avoid the one in town. Poor service and the food is only fair. This is all in my opinion of course and based on experiences of 3 meals there



I'm surprised to hear that. I've been in there a few times and have found it to be very good.

[The Word Is Born]

Anyone eat in Amicus in Douglas? Opened recently where Citrus used to be. heard the one in town is decent


Had Lunch in Zacks on Marlbrough street the other day. only when i went in did i realise i had been there before and remembered that the service was desparately slow. also 1 sun driet tomato in each side of my panini hardly makes it a sun dried tomatoe and pepper pannini.




no idea what the one in douglas is like but avoid the one in town. Poor service and the food is only fair. This is all in my opinion of course and based on experiences of 3 meals there



I'm surprised to hear that. I've been in there a few times and have found it to be very good.





I'd echo nuke's comments. The one time I went there the service was appalling on a standard that even the Taxi Driver would be proud of. The food was only so-so. I wouldn't even darken it's door to give it a second chance.

[RobbieG]

Had an amazing fillet of beef in 27 Church Street, Killaloe last weekend, one of the best ever!. Excellent meal, no skimping on portions, excellent veg, &amp; presentation. Highly recommend. Main courses €20 - €30 Starters/Desserts €8-15. Wine from @€22 upwards

Can i also recommend Campagne in Killkenny, haven't made it there yet but know the Chef, Garrett Byrne formally of Chapter One.

[Arthur Guinness]

I'm partial the the Thai curry and think the green curry from the Bambu in O'Connell Stis the best one I know. Went in there today to find they have a "buy one,get one free"offer at the moment applicable to about 10 dishes including the Thai green. Two excellent meals for €11.50,hard to beat. I have no connection with the restaurant but feel that a few hungry Munsterfans might like to take up the offer.


Takes about 15 mins which gives time for a swift aperitif in Myles Breens just around the corner. Great pint there.

[leftwinger]

Try the Cornstore in Thomas st, Limerick. Where the Olde Tom used to be. Thirteen of us licked our plates. I had the Duck...fuppin delicious.

[manofmunster]

Having heard mixed reviews of "Hamptons" under the marriot hotel, Limerick, I was pleasantly surprised with my steak last week .... probably the best Sirloin I have ever had in a restaurant..... cooked to perfection for my taste and the beef was very flavoursome,


Service was excellent though the restaurant was packed, I would recommendit

Having heard mixed reviews of "Hamptons" under the marriot hotel, Limerick, I was pleasantly surprised with my steak last week .... probably the best Sirloin I have ever had in a restaurant..... cooked to perfection for my taste and the beef was very flavoursome,


Service was excellent though the restaurant was packed, I would recommendit

Nice location
Nice room
s**te menu

[Hugged Rugger]

never really understood the fascination with steak in restaurants, well cooked or otherwise. It one of the things i would rarely order unless i'm stuck for choice on a menu but would have frequently at home. Unless theres something particular about the sauce or the beef being aged or a different cut, but a standard fillet/sirloin with vege and pepper sauce I can have at home.

[dsennah]

Has anyone been to the re-opened Bunnyconnellan in Myrtleville?

[JoeyFantastic]

Having heard mixed reviews of "Hamptons" under the marriot hotel, Limerick, I was pleasantly surprised with my steak last week .... probably the best Sirloin I have ever had in a restaurant..... cooked to perfection for my taste and the beef was very flavoursome,


Service was excellent though the restaurant was packed, I would recommendit

Nice location
Nice room
s**te menu



What's wrong with the menu? I've had a few lovely meals there.

[sewa]

I need a veggie restaurant, preferably Italian for a special little lady in Cork.

[oilean]

Cannnot beat Cafe Paradiso for vegetarian on Washington St Cork

[sewa]

That sounds seriously poncy. Did I mention she is 7?

[tickettout]

That sounds seriously poncy. Did I mention she is 7?


Mcdonalds can be used to bribe all kids, I was strong minded too until I bumped into my first happy meal...smileys/razz.gif

[gunners37]

Try the Cornstore in Thomas st, Limerick. Where the Olde Tom used to be. Thirteen of us licked our plates. I had the Duck...fuppin delicious.

I have to say I found the cornstone quite poor. Especially in terms of value for money. It is similar in price to places like Brulees and the Market Square but not close in terms of quality.

Which is surprising as it is owned/run by the same people who run Aubars, which is very good for food in my opinion.

[JoeyFantastic]

That sounds seriously poncy. Did I mention she is 7?
*

veggie at 7?

[SecondRowGal]

Cannnot beat Cafe Paradiso for vegetarian on Washington St Cork

Yes, yes, YES!! it is fabulous, and even for non-veggie, chest-beating, raw meat eating, hairy-chested hunter gather-types. Couldn't recommend it enough!

PS - am none of the above myself... just in case like...

[sewa]

No not really but tonight she has a thing about it. Normally she is fine.

[davidos]

As Veggie Restaurants go, it is probably one of the best around anywhere.

[davidos]

Then veggie option in cafe bar deli, which is alsovery good for any coeliacs in the family as they do gluten free pasta.

[Hugged Rugger]

dont you mean

Normally she is normal.

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[LimerickLad]

May I take this opportunity to plug my mates restaurant in Dublin? It's on Millennium Walkway and it's called Koh (www.koh.ie (http://www.koh.ie)).

Best Thai / Pan Asian food in Dublin, from a very biased reviewer!



I'm heading there tomorrow so I'll let you all know just how biased Fitzy73 really issmileys/smile.gif

[Hugged Rugger]

Did you eat anywhere else, OD ? smileys/smile.gif





Yes indeed, Ihad another excellent meal in a bistro near Leap - but I thought that I'd leave that particular nomination to someonewith a richerliterary style!





Funnily enough, I had a meal in Dintys in Unionhall at the weekend.smileys/smile.gif


The food was very good, the portions quite good, the price was reasonable BUT, the service....well, it would have Basil Fawlty up for an award in comparison !



Fixed that for yousmileys/wink.gif.
Sounds about right really, good food but service can definitely vary. Have you ventured down to "Mary Annes" in Castletownsend on your travels or the "Sibin" on the way down to Baltimore?

Point a place you should try if you haven't already is "The Poachers Inn" in Bandon . Easy to get a seat by day but booking essential at night ,fantastic food and getting superb reviews.





Thanks Taz, dunno why I typed Leap....


I've been to Mary Annes which was very good even though they were packed to the gills the same night. My sister always goes to Sibin if in West Cork (haven't been myself yet), apparently good homecooked nosh with the emphasis on quantity.


As for Poachers, I haven't been since it was it was under the previous name but I've heard good things about it too.


What do you think of Dunmore House ? I think it has gone down a little from a year or two ago.
We had a very bad experience there so we haven't been back for a few years. I haven't heard anybody I know raving about the place either.The best food over that side is in the hotel in Inchydoney . Its quite good but pricey , service is excellent.
But if you haven't tried the Poachers do .


Had a great meal in An Sugan in clon, thought the food in inchydonay was trying a bit too hard to be gourmet.

[trixie]

L'Atmosphere</span>
Henrietta street
waterford city
just the business.
food, french influence ,it's owned by two frenchies and they're also the chefs,
so their pride runs through the whole place, from the food to service to ah yes of course the atmosphere</span> </span>Mid price range

[Dirge]

Try the Cornstore in Thomas st, Limerick. Where the Olde Tom used to be. Thirteen of us licked our plates. I had the Duck...fuppin delicious.Cornstore is very nice.

[Point]

Outside of An Sugán, where would be a nice place to have lunch in Clonakilty ?

[dedon]

Fishy Fishy point - They are now open evenings. Absolutely superb- restaurant now down by the harbour

[Point]

Fishy Fishy point - They are now open evenings. Absolutely superb- restaurant now down by the harbour



If I liked fish and was going to KINSALE, I would 100% agree with you smileys/wink.gif


(My fish eating friends adore Fishy Fishy as well)

[taz]

Outside of An Sugán, where would be a nice place to have lunch in Clonakilty ?
At the roundabout going into Clon,turn left ,head out to Ring village.Couple of minutes drive.Deasys there is excellent.

[Point]

Outside of An Sugán, where would be a nice place to have lunch in Clonakilty ?
At the roundabout going into Clon,turn left ,head out to Ring village.Couple of minutes drive.Deasys there is excellent.



That's a good thought, Taz, thanks. BTW, have you eaten lunch at the Grange Bar on the way to Barryroe ?

[taz]

Outside of An Sugán, where would be a nice place to have lunch in Clonakilty ?
At the roundabout going into Clon,turn left ,head out to Ring village.Couple of minutes drive.Deasys there is excellent.



That's a good thought, Taz, thanks. BTW, have you eaten lunch at the Grange Bar on the way to Barryroe ?
Yes I have many times.Decent grub there,very reasonable too.Good lunchtime trade there.

[Point]

Outside of An Sugán, where would be a nice place to have lunch in Clonakilty ?
At the roundabout going into Clon,turn left ,head out to Ring village.Couple of minutes drive.Deasys there is excellent.



That's a good thought, Taz, thanks. BTW, have you eaten lunch at the Grange Bar on the way to Barryroe ?



Yes I have many times.Decent grub there,very reasonable too.Good lunchtime trade there.



Yep. The lady who does the food there (Helen Carroll), also does utterly fantastic cakes made to order.

[snakey]

Outside of An Sugán, where would be a nice place to have lunch in Clonakilty ?


The Courtyard (behind hartes) do some nice food too, also id recommend Longfellas in Rosscarbery, very reasonably priced and excellent food, you'd have to book for peak times as they fill up quickly. Well worth a 10 min drive from Clon though.smileys/biggrin.gif

[taz]

Longfellas in Rosscarbery
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[Old Dog]

Longfellas in Rosscarbery



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What aboutO'Callaghan-Walshe's (http://www.ireland-guide.com/establishment/ocallaghan-walshe.3315.html), Taz - is it still worth lashing out the cost of a ride and a six pack for a decent dinner there, do you know?

[Point]

Longfellas in Rosscarbery



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My sister loves lunch in An Sibín (Ballydehob ?). Good honest nosh apparently.

[sparks]

Has anyone been to l'ecrivain in dublin?

[SecondRowGal]

Looking for a good restaurant in or near Blarney, preferably one that does seafood. Any recommendations?

[Hugged Rugger]

anyone know a good chinese in cork that does dim sum?

the chinese above the bar in ballina does it but i havent seen it on a menu in cork yet

[Arthur Guinness]

Longfellas in Rosscarbery



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Thinking of going to Baltimore and Casey's looks like a good place to stay and to eat. Any thoughts?

[taz]

Longfellas in Rosscarbery



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Thinking of going to Baltimore and Casey's looks like a good place to stay and to eat. Any thoughts?
Up along the sibin was mentioned.Thats where i'd go to eat, a few miles on the skib side of
Baltimore(Not Ballydehob),excellent food,the deserts are just amazing too.

Caseys is not in the middle of Baltimore either a small bit out.

[taz]

Longfellas in Rosscarbery



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What aboutO'Callaghan-Walshe's (http://www.ireland-guide.com/establishment/ocallaghan-walshe.3315.html), Taz - is it still worth lashing out the cost of a ride and a six pack for a decent dinner there, do you know?



Its still expensive alright,a second mortgage might be needed.Personally I have never got the attraction with the place,plenty better than it,but thats just me I suppose.

[Hugged Rugger]

Longfellas in Rosscarbery



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Thinking of going to Baltimore and Casey's looks like a good place to stay and to eat. Any thoughts?

Baltimore is great. Havent stayed in caseys, usually rent a house or stay in Top of the Hill Hostel (low budget), closer to village if your planning on stumbling home. Not sure what the price difference is but the waterfront bar/restaurant/hotel is on the square or The Corner house next to bushes bar

[Arthur Guinness]

Thanks for the info folks.

[The Word Is Born]

Rolf's at the top of the hill, less than 10 minute walk to the centre of Baltimore is good as well. The Captain's Table is supposed to be very good as well, with the prices reflecting the quality.


For booze it's hard to beat Bushe's. A pint of plain or a drop of the auld cratúr.

[manofmunster]

Quick plug for a great little pub in cork city run by a friend of mine ..... "An Cruibin" on Union Quay


Great little spot for lunch and a restaraunt upstairs on weekends

[The Word Is Born]

Quick plug for a great little pub in cork city run by a friend of mine ..... "An Cruibin" on Union Quay


Great little spot for lunch and a restaraunt upstairs on weekends





Cruibin is very good indeed. Food downstairs very good and well priced. Food upstairs is more expensive and varied from the 'tapas' style food downstairs. We were in there a few weeks ago and they had a Basque band, txutxuran I think, who were very good.

[Hugged Rugger]

Rolf's at the top of the hill, less than 10 minute walk to the centre of Baltimore is good as well. The Captain's Table</span> is supposed to be very good as well, with the prices reflecting the quality.


For booze it's hard to beat Bushe's. A pint of plain or a drop of the auld cratúr.

The Captains table is The Corner House I mentioned earlier if your looking up phone number. The captains table was the restaurant in it previously but the sign is still up outside.

edit: http://www.odriscollscornerhouse.com/
Perfect spot anyway if its available

[Kerry-Exile]

Next time any of you are in Swansea I highly recommend Truffles by
Bryn-y-mor. Any 3 courses for £20 and bring your own wine (no
corkage), cheap quality meal out. Myself and the missus love the place

[diarm]

Rolf's at the top of the hill, less than 10 minute walk to the centre of Baltimore is good as well. The Captain's Table is supposed to be very good as well, with the prices reflecting the quality.


For booze it's hard to beat Bushe's. A pint of plain or a drop of the auld cratúr.








i worked in rolfs for a few years. used to be fantastic but has gone off the boil a bit recently. just not as good quality as it used to be. i also spent last summer training with billy olivia, the chef at the customs house (i think you mean when you say the captains table which is a b&amp;b). absolutely fantastic restaurant and hands down the best in baltimore. he's the best cehf i've ever worked with. and it's good value for a michelin awarded place. caseys is fantastic for seafood. the sole is absolutely beautiful. you share it between two and is perfection as far as fish can go.

[Point]

Looking for a recommendation for someone, for either a lunchtimeIrish cusine restaurant or good pub grub, in Limerick city centre. Thanks.

[Corker]

Bacon &amp; Cabbage in Dolan's ?

[LeakyBoots]

AuBars do good food, at least last time I was in there. Not necessarily "Irish" though. Bit of a wait for it though if I remember correctly