Drogheda Restaurant Reviews

borderlinemeath

ellejay wrote: »

Tks, Do you know if they do an all day breakfast

Im almost sure they do. Give them a call.:)
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Invictus2010

positron wrote: »

Nothing came up on a quick search, thought I would kick off a thread on the topic...!

Hey there,

I'm new to Drogheda too, another Dub blow in...
Missing the variety I'm used to but what Drogheda lacks in quantity it defo makes up for in quality.

Tried a few so far, Eastern Seaboard - not bad for a pose, Black bull - good ordinary tucker, Bru - great coffee, Chan's - great Chinese and attentive staff..

....but my fav place at the mo is Harry's Bistro Bar in Mell. Was there on Sunday with the family and great thing is I came home with a few bob in me pocket. The wife loves the staff as they're great with the kids and the food is as good as my fav hot spots in Dub (home away from home). Bonus is the deck over the river, nothing better than a cool pint of the black stuff while taking in the rays on the deck. Have booked the function room for the wife's 40th, they've got some great packages.

So all in all I'd say fair play to the hospitality guys in Drogheda - I'm feeling right at home

In_tuition

Visited Harry's last week after having an okay lunch there 6 months ago.

I'll never go back again. Totally shocking. Steaks were rotten, under-cooked sides and rude staff.

Avoid at all costs is my advice.

drogsnookerclub

fairly conflicting reports there!

The Davestator

yeah, pretty different opinions

One poster with 1 post and one poster with over 900 posts!!:rolleyes::rolleyes:;)

In_tuition

The Davestator wrote: »

yeah, pretty different opinions

One poster with 1 post and one poster with over 900 posts!!:rolleyes::rolleyes:;)

This thread has an extraordinary history of being the first point of call for new users.

With riveting reviews also.

_Godot_

I haven't been to many places to eat in Drogheda. So far I'm liking Bia and that place on West Street near Tesco's but across the road. Sorry, I forget the name but it's quite nice. This thread is pretty invaluable to me as I'd like to expand where I eat out.

In_tuition

_Godot_ wrote: »

that place on West Street near Tesco's but across the road. Sorry, I forget the name but it's quite nice.

The Gateway?

_Godot_

In_tuition wrote:

The Gateway?

That's the one. I've always enjoyed what I ate in there.

Lornen

I'm not from Drogheda originally but my girlfriend is from the area so we've been to a few places.
Jaffa's is alright, a bit over priced considering all you're getting really is a toastie and a pile of chips I'm sure you'd be able to rustle up at home to the same standard yet at a fraction of the price. I tried their toffee pudding and it was the worst pudding I've yet to come across. It tasted like a microwavable one straight off the shelf from Tesco. The atmosphere is a bit limp. I don't think I've ever seen a smile in the place!
The Salthouse I found to be really nice. It's very laid back and run by a really funny Australian. The food is really well priced considering the quality of it and they really don't skimp on portions. I did however get some sort of apple and cinnamon strudle that had a really mouldy taste off it. I don't know if it was just me or if something was a little off with it, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt and just put it down to wonky tastebuds. Fun and friendly atmosphere inside and the signs outside are always filled with some joke or cheeky remark. I really like that place and will certainly call in when I'm down again.
Sorrento's I brought my girlfriend there for our anniversary last year as it was her favourite restaurant in Drogheda. We got take away from there a few times and it really was good. I don't know why I was so disappointed when I went for the actual sit down meal. Perhaps it was the fact I was suffering from terrible hayfever that day, or the fact it was like a ghost town, and even though there was 2 or 3 other couples vacating the upstairs, we were an incredible distance away from everyone else, which made it feel really cold and unfriendly. The food was decent enough if you are a fan of pasta dishes more than traditional Italian pizza's. I don't know why they would go through all the trouble to cook a pizza, yet completely skimp or have absolutely no real standards when it comes to pizza toppings. I know I didn't pick the most authentic toppings (salami and chilli) but I was expecting a decent Italian sausage not the processed, anorexic discs of meat that I did get. They just got to that stage where they warmed up enough to secrete their grease all over the just-about melted cheese and completely ghost like crust.Authentic Italian pizza's tend to be slightly charred on the edges. It looks like the Italian restaurants across Ireland are afraid to give the pizza's a proper lick of the flame for fear someone will complain about it being "burnt". But if anyone looks for AUTHENTIC and complains about that, they deserved to be rooted out on their backsides. Anyway, a nice dessert and friendly staff salvaged the night.

Bia was my most recent outing, and I found major flaws in my burger. I think the biggest problem Bia have is that they have one thing on their menu, yet what you get is a completely different story. I ordered a bacon and cheese burger that was said to come with a spicy tomato relish. On arrival, the first major problem I had with my dish before it even touched the table infront of me, was the fact they had my food spread out across the plate to give off the impression there was more food on the plate then there was, for what reason I do not know. All I know is that a very stringy melted cheese slice is not easy to unglue from the lid of a half covered burger. It looks so horrible and messy. Why do they feel the need to fan out the ingredients of your burger? To prove they actually put it on there? I could have lifted the lid myself you know.. But instead I had a mangled burger bun lid which I had to wrestle off the super glue-esqu cheese. On assembly of my burger I also found the slice of bacon looked like it was boiled, and it had this god-awful amount of slimey, rubbery fat still hanging off the side of it. Hideously un-appetising. The burger meat was also badly seasoned if seasoned at all. I went through atleast 4 sachets of salt and pepper to try and bring my dull meal back to life. And on top of all that, the 'relish' I received was just a watered down ketchup with a few slimey onions thrown in on top. There was NO spice in it what so ever, so I didn't understand why it was to be described as a 'spicy relish'. That meal was a total nightmare. I don't think I'll ever go back there.

Darksaga87

_Godot_ wrote: »

That's the one. I've always enjoyed what I ate in there.

Say hi to my Mam!! :pac:

fed16

went to sorrentos over the wknd.

overpriced crap food. bruschetta was ok for starters but quite expensive for what you are getting. the cannelloni was very poor, the quality of the meat in it was atrocious. steak was very small and the pepper sauce tasted like it had been cooked in a pan used to fry mushrooms beforehand. the house wine was also piss. all in all a big disappointment. stay clear of this place. the only good thing was the waitress who provided a good service.

blingrhino

went to an italian in smarmore castle .
had`nt been there in years and i did`nt know if it was still open.
glad it was ,fantastic original food with no bull****.
decor a bit dodgy so not very romantic if thats what your after but great for familys and cheap a chips!

whelan1

went there a good few times a few years ago , one night 8 of us went the staff where rude very slow and we had to wait ages we didnt go back , and also an important member of the locality came in after us and they got all their courses while all we had got was our starter we said never ever again and we had kids with us which made it worse

positron

Apparently Wednesday, May 26th is National Fish & Chips day ( link to BA), and you can get your fish & chipps for half price at participating chippers. This is the list for Drogheda:

Domenico Take Away, 4 Georges Street 041 9837861
Joe's Take Away, 5 Crusrod Avenue Yellowbatter 041 9836663
Macari's, Strand Road, Laytown
Macari's, Collon Road, Slane 041 9884455
Macari's Food Fare, Stamullen

I have always wondered who does THE BEST fish & chips in Drogheda? Any suggestions?

furiousox

The Genoa, Shop St?

positron

I see 'The Genoa' got a few more votes of approval back on Page 3! I'll give them a go this week! Cheers!

The Tasty Tart

We went to the Salthouse on Saturday night. Lovely as always and good fun. We had a drink outside first which was lovely on the river.

I also like Eastern Seaboard for the buzz. Some of the food is really good eg the chicken wings but some menu items are very average such as the spaghetti with clams- a bit bland. I think its best to stick to their bestsellers.

D'vine is also lovely.

Places to avoid, in my opinion, include; La Vida (in keeping with some earlier reviews on here), Sorrentos (which was once my fave place in Drogheda about 10 years ago) and Bru (overpriced with unfriendly staff)

If anybody knows of any nice new places , let me know- I'm always on the lookout!!

positron

We tried Sylvios Traditional Fish & Chips at the junctions of Georges st and Fair St earlier this evening. It wasn't too bad really. Portions were good, chips tasted okay, fish (tried fresh cod and smoked code) was very good. It was better than what I got from Leo Burdocks in Dublin on Wednesday.

whelan1

ye i wondered how it was doing considering dominics is across the road

Drog1

Eastern Seaboard has to be the best in Drogheda

In_tuition

positron wrote: »

We tried Sylvios Traditional Fish & Chips at the junctions of Georges st and Fair St earlier this evening. It wasn't too bad really. Portions were good, chips tasted okay, fish (tried fresh cod and smoked code) was very good. It was better than what I got from Leo Burdocks in Dublin on Wednesday.

It's owned by Bella Atina, so if you enjoy their pizzas the ones in Sylvios are the exact same almost.

drogsnookerclub

Had a toasted chicken tikka sambo in la vida mocha beside tesco today, yum

furiousox

Drog1 wrote: »

Eastern Seaboard has to be the best in Drogheda

Yes, well that's a given.....

bottomdog

furiousox wrote: »

Yes, well that's a given.....

More praise for the evermentioned ESB. deserved or not? I think its uncomfortable but I agree the food is pretty good. And frankly they get a lot of 1st time reviews here that have unbridled outpourings of praise.

Much like Harrys review a few pages back

I prefer Indus for a proper meal.ESB for a snack.

I was in D'vine before it closed to move.....lovely place, but they use the same sauces for starters and mains, thats kinda cheating or boring.....but the kitchen is small....they are moving ...so here's to the new bigger kitchen.

FATE in Bettystown is nice for a change, lovely staff.

I think the standard of chips in takeaways are poor, Maconi's on west street and Mullens on Duleek street are the best IMHO

In_tuition

bottomdog wrote: »

Mullens on Duleek street are the best IMHO

Anytime I drive by there is always a decent crowd in it but whenever I have been there I've found is rotten.

Agree with the chips thing. Got some out of Dominics recently and feck sake they were disgusting. Reheated 3 times over. Burgers from Dominics are lovely but avoid the chippies.

On another note the chinese in Donore does a fantastic chicken burger. Well worth checking out if that's your taste.

Very difficult to get a decent portion of chips around the town of Drawda!

furiousox

I found Mullens chips to be average and the portions quite small and expensive.
Haven't eaten in Dominics for a long time but if we're getting chips we always frequent the Genoa.

positron

In_tuition wrote: »

Very difficult to get a decent portion of chips around the town of Drawda!

While chips are not their specialty, Woks Cooking, the chinese takeaway in Wheaton Hall, does really nice chips - not too oily, not undercooked - they are always spot on and theirs is the the best chips I have had in Drogheda so far.

zac8

bottomdog wrote: »

I was in D'vine before it closed to move.....lovely place, but they use the same sauces for starters and mains, thats kinda cheating or boring.....but the kitchen is small....they are moving ...so here's to the new bigger kitchen.

where are they moving too? main charm of that place was it's cosy atmospheric setup while the food is probably just OK.

furiousox

zac8 wrote: »

where are they moving too? main charm of that place was it's cosy atmospheric setup while the food is probably just OK.

Somewhere in Dyer St I heard, maybe the old pink elephant?

bottomdog

furiousox wrote: »

Somewhere in Dyer St I heard, maybe the old pink elephant?

In Romanza, nice spot

furiousox

bottomdog wrote: »

In Romanza, nice spot

Aah...good move!

Quality

I hope they get some decent seats... I hated those tiny tables and stools!

positron

Domino's Pizza is doing a special deal - any pizza, any size, 10 euro including delivery. They allow you to pick up to four toppings and their largest pizza is 13.5 inch - Can't go wrong for 10 euro - large pizza is enough for three!!

PS: Not sure if's all week, but saw the sign yesterday and today on Dublin Road

andrew1977

positron wrote: »

Domino's Pizza is doing a special deal - any pizza, any size, 10 euro including delivery. They allow you to pick up to four toppings and their largest pizza is 13.5 inch - Can't go wrong for 10 euro - large pizza is enough for three!!

PS: Not sure if's all week, but saw the sign yesterday and today on Dublin Road

Yip think its going to run for a while, my and my little lad feasted on it last night.
Four star pizza on peter street are offering large pizzas for 10 euro also during the world cup.
Happy days !

positron

Anyone know which Indian/Chinese/Thai/Asian offer best vegetarian options in Drogheda?

dagb20

positron wrote: »

Anyone know which Indian/Chinese/Thai/Asian offer best vegetarian options in Drogheda?

I think most chinese restuarants offer a veg dish for all their sauces so if you like any specific chinese i'm sure they'll do you up a vegetarian option.
an indian might be a good idea as they offer specific vegetarian dishes - indus have a few nice vegetarian dishes and have some lovely veg starters too.

positron

Thanks dagb20.

I gave Indus a second chance recently, I guess two years is how long it took me to forget my first visit there (where I came back hungrier than I went in, after having spend more money that I had set aside).

They have changed their layout a bit, there's now upstairs, and more dining space over all, and over all they still look pretty nice. Really love the colored glass wall hanging they have - really tastefully decorated place!

The place was empty when we went in - it was only 8pm on a weekend evening, probably more of a reflection of the times we are in rather than Indus as such, but we were probably the only diners there for the next two hours! Which meant we had adequate attention from the staff, orders were collected and served well in time, and the staff were very professional indeed (It doesn't hurt to be a bit more friendly, but that's not a deal breaker). Their menu is nice - the actual menu that is - that comes in brushed aluminum looking hard cover thingee - really cool. The contents of the menu however, was just normal. A lot of the usual Indian dishes, with one or two new ones.

The positives kind of fizzle out from now on I am afraid. The prices are still over the top, though it has come down from the 'tiger years', it's still way over the top considering where we are, and what they serve. The fine dining experience they claim to provide, must be mostly around the presentation of the food and/or decor of the place, because the food itself was normal - I would have thought it would be different or exceptional even to match the price and the 'fine dining promise', but whatever we ordered were just normal. The food was nice, it was tasty and the portions were correct - they have certainly improved on the portions. But the food would have to be exceptional to meet the expectations set by their prices and small selection - one would expect them to be some sort of fancy specialist place serving exquisite foreign food, which would be so cool if true, but may be they will get there.. some day!

So I guess I have warmed up to them considerably compared to my first visit there - but not awesome enough for me to recommend to my friends - yet!



PS: On the side note to their prices, they have a side order of 'Raita' for €3.50. Here's how you make raita. Take one onion and chop it as you please. Add couple of spoons of thick yogurt, and a pinch of salt. Done!! Raita ready!! You could now fancy this up to the nines by adding cayenne pepper, coriander, cumin seeds, whatever else you fancy, but it's still a raita. I would never ever pay €3.50 for that really! To compare, it's as bad as paying €10 for a portion of champ!

furiousox

Did you ever try the Punjabi House on the Dublin Rd?
We find it much better than Indus and consistently good for take aways and eat-in.
I was in Liverpool recently and had an Indian meal in a restaurant (the maharaja) that was featured in one of Gordon Ramsey's programmes.
It was fine..nothing to write home about, made me realise how lucky we are having a really good Indian restaurant 2 mins from home.

drogsnookerclub

+1 Punjabi House, probably my favourite restaurant in town

going to eastern seaboard at the weekend to see what all this hype is about!

WindmillWarrior

The Punjabi House is the dogs. The lady who runs it is great craic as well! Got a vindaloo takeaway from it recently and asked for extra spuds instead of so much chicken. Not a hope - usual amount of chicken, plus a bag load of spuds! It was class. And proper hot.

Still think Indus is quality as well though.

positron

I haven't been to Punjabi house in a very long time, though I do remember good food being served in a slightly congested area. Will keep them in mind.

blingrhino

Positron, i could`nt have written a better dining experience of indus than you did-i found it exactly the same as you after not been there for a while .;)

whelan1

see theres a new restaurant opening where la gondola was

drogsnookerclub

positron wrote: »

I haven't been to Punjabi house in a very long time, though I do remember good food being served in a slightly congested area. Will keep them in mind.

Thats true. Cant beat it for indian take out though


Finally went to eastern seaboard, got the crab cakes & fillet steak, yum

Darksaga87

Was in Bru on saturday night for a dinner with family.

Food was very dissapointing. Very average.

bottomdog

Darksaga87 wrote: »

Was in Bru on saturday night for a dinner with family.

Food was very dissapointing. Very average.

yeah, pity, cos decor is nice,

bottomdog

positron wrote: »

Thanks dagb20.

I gave Indus a second chance recently, I guess two years is how long it took me to forget my first visit there (where I came back hungrier than I went in, after having spend more money that I had set aside).


PS: On the side note to their prices, they have a side order of 'Raita' for €3.50. Here's how you make raita. Take one onion and chop it as you please. Add couple of spoons of thick yogurt, and a pinch of salt. Done!! Raita ready!! You could now fancy this up to the nines by adding cayenne pepper, coriander, cumin seeds, whatever else you fancy, but it's still a raita. I would never ever pay €3.50 for that really! To compare, it's as bad as paying €10 for a portion of champ!

Great report back up,To me Indus is a great spot, and yes its on the pricey side, if it was cheaper more folk would go, they do have offers, not sure if they are still running, like 25% off your bill on Wednesdays......but then do you really need to be there on Weds ?

whelan1

went to sizzles this morning and i am very disappointed i ordered mushrooms - i got 1 flat mushroom that i can still taste the grease off in my mouth 2 hours later yuck - ordered 2 hashbrowns got 1 paid for 2:mad: service very slow even though there where 2 waitresses and it wasnt busy, ds ordered the pancakes that where to come with maple syrup and cream no cream with them , will be along time before i go back

The Davestator

Interesting fact about the reviews of Eastern Seaboard on Trip advisor - of the 16 reviews they have, 8 of them are one post wonders and all raving about it!:rolleyes:

I do like the look of the place, and I hope its nice might be going later on and if I do, will report back