The Definitive Limerick Restaurant and Takeaway Thread

keane2097

I must say in fairness to the Curragower the quality of the food is a chunky enough cut above pub grub.

James Bond Junior

keane2097 wrote: »

I must say in fairness to the Curragower the quality of the food is a chunky enough cut above pub grub.

This. I haven't been to Bobby Byrnes in an age but they are similar prices if memory serves right.

keane2097

James Bond Junior wrote: »

This. I haven't been to Bobby Byrnes in an age but they are similar prices if memory serves right.

I've only eaten there once but it was really good too.

Swiper the fox

James Bond Junior wrote: »

They have done a great job on The Westward Ho.

I've been disappointed with both trips to the Westward Ho the most recent being just the other day.
The first time the cottage pie which was made with chunks of beef completely undercooked, absolutely inedible, it was replaced by something very meh which I don't recall,
The other day we were served lukewarm bang average soup and a very overcooked hamburger, I don't think I'll ever go back which is a shame because it's in a handy location for us.

James Bond Junior

Swiper the fox wrote: »

I've been disappointed with both trips to the Westward Ho the most recent being just the other day.
The first time the cottage pie which was made with chunks of beef completely undercooked, absolutely inedible, it was replaced by something very meh which I don't recall,
The other day we were served lukewarm bang average soup and a very overcooked hamburger, I don't think I'll ever go back which is a shame because it's in a handy location for us.

I have only eaten there 2/3 times and always have mussels. Once they were cold but other than that perfect. Herself had a burger each time and it was always very good. Places like that need to remain top of their game as they rely on people making an effort to go rather than footfall. I know it is on a main route but how often do people passing actually stop?

panda100

I tried The Underdog for the first time yesterday. I was expecting lots of comfy chairs and zen like atmosphere to fit in with its ethos but it's decor is very industrial. Food was okay, not as nice as The Old Fire Station but would definitely go back again and try something else.

frosty123

tototoe wrote: »

Has anyone tried the volcano place for wings yet?

went in the other day and the wings were no better than regular oven wings you get down the supermarket same for the chips and as for the menu? talk about basic, disappointing

Poxyshamrock

frosty123 wrote: »

went in the other day and the wings were no better than regular oven wings you get down the supermarket same for the chips and as for the menu? talk about basic, disappointing

Hard to beat the Cornstore’s wings. Curragower is a close second with The Locke trailing in third.

pajoguy

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

Hard to beat the Cornstore’s wings. Curragower is a close second with The Locke trailing in third.

Had the wings in nelligans in kilmurry lodge last friday night. Very nice. Meaty wings. Lovely hot sauce. Not too hot but plenty kick.
Infact the whole experience there was very good I must say. Mains were very good also. I want expecting much but have to say it was very good.

RhubarbCrumble

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

Hard to beat the Cornstore’s wings. Curragower is a close second with The Locke trailing in third.

Cornstore wings are the business alright

gotasmoke

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

Hard to beat the Cornstore’s wings. Curragower is a close second with The Locke trailing in third.

The Woodfield needs to be in the top 3. I only had the wings there once so I don't know if they're consistent but the ones I had were up there with the cornstore.

fryup

keane2097 wrote: »

I must say in fairness to the Curragower the quality of the food is a chunky enough cut above pub grub.

i haven't been there for a while...have the toilets improved?? the mens was right manky the last time i was there

keane2097

fryup wrote: »

i haven't been there for a while...have the toilets improved?? the mens was right manky the last time i was there

I still wouldn't eat in them but they're grand.

fryup

ha ha! seriously the toilets were in a bad state, hope they rectified the matter

damowill

fryup wrote: »

ha ha! seriously the toilets were in a bad state, hope they rectified the matter

i'd say you haven't been in the place in 2 years

dominatinMC

fryup wrote: »

ha ha! seriously the toilets were in a bad state, hope they rectified the matter

Toilets have been fine anytime I've been there...
Curragower is probably the best pub-grub offering in Limerick imo. Bit on the expensive side, but the food is really good. Nice setting too - if the weather is decent, you can sit out and admire the views of the river, curragower falls, King Johns, etc.

zimmermania

Was back in Eastway again recently and called in to the Workshop cafe and it was buzzing.

Very nice food and nice decor,spotlessly clean.I had the soup and brown bread and it was excellent.I intend to have one of the very interesting looking lunches on the menu the next time i am in the area and will post on my experience.

Tim76

Best spice bag in Limerick anyone?

Mc Love

There's a pretty good spice box from Lily House in Raheen - they two sizes.

Hande hoche!

Tim76 wrote: »

Best spice bag in Limerick anyone?

You could try the place upstairs in Arthur's Quay or in GreenPark?

James Bond Junior

Hande hoche! wrote: »

You could try the place upstairs in Arthur's Quay or in GreenPark?

The one in Greenpark is my go to the evening after a night on the sauce. Spicy box with curry on the side and a coke.

James Bond Junior

Grabbed a takeway coffee from esquire, the regular is a large and very nice coffee too. Compared with the one from Rift which is tiny and more expensive. The food menu looked good too.

Mc Love

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Grabbed a takeway coffee from esquire, the regular is a large and very nice coffee too. Compared with the one from Rift which is tiny and more expensive. The food menu looked good too.

Must give it a go

keane2097

Forgot to post but I was in Coqbull a few weeks ago and was really impressed. Didn't realise the size of the place. The staff were very good the night I was in, the menu is right up my street, the quality was just fine and the portions are very well sized.

Prices are probably a little higher than they ought to be ok.

James Bond Junior

keane2097 wrote: »

Forgot to post but I was in Coqbull a few weeks ago and was really impressed. Didn't realise the size of the place. The staff were very good the night I was in, the menu is right up my street, the quality was just fine and the portions are very well sized.

Prices are probably a little higher than they ought to be ok.

I find the set menus are great value and tend to have most things on them.

sioda

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Grabbed a takeway coffee from esquire, the regular is a large and very nice coffee too. Compared with the one from Rift which is tiny and more expensive. The food menu looked good too.

Yeah but huge difference in the types of coffee both use. I drink in both but rift coffee can be amazing.

Scones in esquires unreal though.

About coffee anyone try the old barracks out in birdhill. Adults only coffee house stunning views out the back towarda the Shannon not cheap but worth a go IMHO

Sal Butamol

Love the coffee in the Underdog and The Bedford

sioda

Sal Butamol wrote: »

Love the coffee in the Underdog and The Bedford

Bedford using coffee from ponaire in Newport its lovely stuff

damowill

Went to the new cafe 'Bia' at the Milk Market. Had the boxty with bacon and eggs. Boxty are potato pancakes. I was very impressed. it's owned by the same people that run The French Table so standards are high. the coffee was very good too. Hopefully they do well. they are opened 8am to 8pm.

fryup

^^^^^^^^^^

very friendly people, which is equally important to me