The Definitive Limerick Restaurant and Takeaway Thread

CosmicFool

SmokeyTheBull wrote: »

Hey folks, I'm coming back down to Limerick over the break after not being around much the last year. Thinking of heading somewhere outside my usual trifecta of Cornstore/The French Table/Freddie's (honourable mention to Hampton's) and looking for recommendations for a good 3 course lunch/dinner. Been thinking about trying The East Room but it seems a little too fancy for my plan of just wandering in some day over the break.

Also, if there's been any other savage lunch spots opened recently I'm willing to trade recommendations from the big shmoke.

They're still the best spots to eat in Limerick. I'd recommend Hamptons though. I love Esquire for lunch. Prices aren't too bad and food is always great. Coffee is really good too.
Can't go wrong with Woodfields on the Ennis road either.

James Bond Junior

Esquire is one of my faves but a southern fried chicken pitta from papaz bistro is the best lunch in town in my book.

CosmicFool

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Esquire is one of my faves but a southern fried chicken pitta from papaz bistro is the best lunch in town in my book.

Jesus how did I forget Papaz. Their beef stormed is my favourite there.

mrsoundie

Was in Turkmen Grill on Thursday with the young lad and had the Mixed Platter, which was lovely.

Can't wait to go again.

Cetyl Palmitate

mrsoundie wrote: »

Was in Turkmen Grill on Thursday with the young lad and had the Mixed Platter, which was lovely.

Can't wait to go again.

It's a great spot. Big fan of their lamb chops. And their bean type side dish.

mrsoundie

Cetyl Palmitate wrote: »

It's a great spot. Big fan of their lamb chops. And their bean type side dish.

I'll try them next time, thanks for the tip.

keane2097

The restaurant in the Absolute hotel is well worth a visit

shanmo

mrsoundie wrote:

Was in Turkmen Grill on Thursday with the young lad and had the Mixed Platter, which was lovely.

Do they do proper chilli sauce?

stefanovich

shanmo wrote: »

Do they do proper chilli sauce?

Define please?

shanmo

stefanovich wrote:

Define please?

One that actually has a bit of a kick and isn't overly tomato based.
Kebab places here have a tendency to serve very mild tomato sauces as chilli sauce.

mrsoundie

shanmo wrote: »

Do they do proper chilli sauce?

They serve a chilli sauce that is mild and a lovely garlic mayonnaise.

Tim76

shanmo wrote: »

One that actually has a bit of a kick and isn't overly tomato based.
Kebab places here have a tendency to serve very mild tomato sauces as chilli sauce.

Which is more in line with the kind of sauce you find in Turkey. The home of kebabs

djdunny

Had the “moist maker” in Sambros today. I would highly recommend people to try it out before it’s gone. Serious feed. I know some people have an issue with the €10 price point but there’s almost enough food for 2 people.

at9qu5vp0wcix7

Went to Da Vincenzo for the first time in a long time and was very impressed. Good service despite then being very busy, very good range of food and drink, and we were informed that the set menu included everything on the A La Carte, even seafood and steaks. The wine was excellent and the food was cooked to perfection. Definitely going to make another visit!

L-M

We’re heading for Lana in Raheen and saw Off the Bone so said we’d chance it.

Christ it was poor. The winds which were 8euro were more sauce then chicken. The burger (one chicken one beef) were both poor. One of which was cold but we waited so long for the food we didn’t bother sending it back.

Eire-Dearg

Is there anywhere open tomorrow for lunch?

CosmicFool

Went to Sambros Xmas eve. Got the moist maker. I wasn't impressed with it at all.

banie01

CosmicFool wrote: »

Went to Sambros Xmas eve. Got the moist maker. I wasn't impressed with it at all.

On a serious note...
I do really want to stop in and give them a try, having had a quick look at their menu the pricing and lack of "meal" pricing for a smdwich/side and drink really is off-putting IMO.

Petty and cheap I know, but the wallet especially at this time of year is a bit price sensitive.

eljono

They do a daily special where it's soup and a sambo, I had it once, was good value, I think around €8

104

Thought the Reuben with Pickle (euro extra) was very expensive at 10.75 and they forgot to add the pickle. Sandwich was average.

James Bond Junior

I am only back in Ireland for a fortnight and even though I have a house and have lived in Limerick for 13 years I will only be there for a night while I'm home. I had intended hitting sambros for lunch, should I bother, seeing as it will be barely a flying visit and I have a hankering for visiting papaz for a southern fried wrap. I need to use my time wisely!

CosmicFool

James Bond Junior wrote: »

I am only back in Ireland for a fortnight and even though I have a house and have lived in Limerick for 13 years I will only be there for a night while I'm home. I had intended hitting sambros for lunch, should I bother, seeing as it will be barely a flying visit and I have a hankering for visiting papaz for a southern fried wrap. I need to use my time wisely!

Go to Papaz.

RhubarbCrumble

James Bond Junior wrote: »

I am only back in Ireland for a fortnight and even though I have a house and have lived in Limerick for 13 years I will only be there for a night while I'm home. I had intended hitting sambros for lunch, should I bother, seeing as it will be barely a flying visit and I have a hankering for visiting papaz for a southern fried wrap. I need to use my time wisely!

Supermacs for a chicken fillet sandwich, garlic & cheese chips and a large coke. You know you want too

L-M

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

Supermacs for a chicken fillet sandwich, garlic & cheese chips and a large coke. You know you want too

Had that exact combo yesterday. You really can’t beat it

James Bond Junior

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

Supermacs for a chicken fillet sandwich, garlic & cheese chips and a large coke. You know you want too

I'll be heading out Monday night as part of my visit, a super chip and a breast in a bun from the hut is on my list. I can have Supermacs anywhere I find myself before heading back but not that glorious gravy!

James Bond Junior

CosmicFool wrote: »

Go to Papaz.

I did. I did not regret it. I had a quick look in the window of Sambros at the menu and I was not enticed I must say.

Swiper the fox

CosmicFool wrote: »

Went to Sambros Xmas eve. Got the moist maker. I wasn't impressed with it at all.

I had that sandwich a couple of days before you, it was very expensive but it was an outstanding sandwich,
The Reuben was very disappointing

RhubarbCrumble

Anyone been to the Green Yard Cafe by Punches Cross at all? Got a (re-gifted) voucher for Christmas and having had a look at the menu, it just seems a bit underwhelming. Was thinking more evening that lunch, but maybe I'd be better off just going for a couple of lunches instead?

HINT: If you're going to re-gift someone, always remember to take the original name off the present .....

Eire-Dearg

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

Anyone been to the Green Yard Cafe by Punches Cross at all? Got a (re-gifted) voucher for Christmas and having had a look at the menu, it just seems a bit underwhelming. Was thinking more evening that lunch, but maybe I'd be better off just going for a couple of lunches instead?

HINT: If you're going to re-gift someone, always remember to take the original name off the present .....

One of few places in town I haven't heard a bad word about.

tototoe

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

Anyone been to the Green Yard Cafe by Punches Cross at all? Got a (re-gifted) voucher for Christmas and having had a look at the menu, it just seems a bit underwhelming. Was thinking more evening that lunch, but maybe I'd be better off just going for a couple of lunches instead?

HINT: If you're going to re-gift someone, always remember to take the original name off the present .....

Was there for breakfast today, decent irish breakfast but not amazing. Have had lunch a few times tho and always pretty good. Staff could be friendlier though would be the only criticsm. Enjoy.