N Square Steakhouse and seafood

Faith

RoverJames wrote: »

I can't seem to find that comment.
I'd pay more heed to the reviews on here than a comment on facebook anyway tbh.

Oonagh Brennan
I had a lovely meal and the staff were great. However, the policy of sitting couples together at tables for four put a downer on the experience, especially when there were plenty of empty tables. One couple left after pretending to get a phone call and we didn't stay for dessert when a couple was put with us. It would make me hesitant to return.
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54kroc wrote: »

Myself and the misses were looking at that sign yesterday and couldn't figure out what the letter was.

Has there been a reply on facebook to the random couples at a table complaint? We were going to go there but if they're doing that I sure as hell wouldn't be going in there.

There was no reply to it, even though they've replied to other comments.

deRanged

Faith wrote: »

I just saw on their facebook page that someone complained that they sat random couples together at tables for 4, even when there were empty tables available!

that would put me off ever going there!

deRanged

deRanged wrote: »

that would put me off ever going there!

Based on a facebook comment?

Faith

RoverJames wrote: »

Based on a facebook comment?

Why do you think comments here are more trustworthy? Facebook has 845 million users. You can be sure that a LOT more of Cork's population are on Facebook than on boards.ie, so a broader spectrum of people will post on the Facebook wall. There's been at least one instance of shilling on this thread already, so I'd be less inclined to trust this thread for reviews.

deRanged

RoverJames wrote: »

Based on a facebook comment?

I meant that if they were doing that, then I wouldn't go there. I don't rate Facebook much for comments/reviews. There are much better places for info.

deRanged

Faith wrote: »

There was no reply to it, even though they've replied to other comments.

there's a response to it now, basically saying that they don't do that.

Faith

Faith wrote: »

Why do you think comments here are more trustworthy? Facebook has 845 million users. You can be sure that a LOT more of Cork's population are on Facebook than on boards.ie, so a broader spectrum of people will post on the Facebook wall. There's been at least one instance of shilling on this thread already, so I'd be less inclined to trust this thread for reviews.

I'd be agreeing with deRanged
I'd be more inclined to let the four positive reviews on here influence me than a comment on facebook.
It seems the comment on facebook has been challenged by the restaurant too.

I find it strange you reckon the 4 reviews on here would be less trustworthy than a facebook comment when a new user signing up slating a place was deemed "a fair assessment"
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77821558
That poster hasn't posted since that thread either.

Faith

RoverJames wrote: »

I'd be agreeing with deRanged
I'd be more inclined to let the four positive reviews on here influence me than a comment on facebook.
It seems the comment on facebook has been challenged by the restaurant too.

I find it strange you reckon the 4 reviews on here would be less trustworthy than a facebook comment when a new user signing up slating a place was deemed "a fair assessment"
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77821558
That poster hasn't posted since that thread either.

I had nothing to do with that Heaven Pizza thread so I have no idea why you're bringing it up?

Maybe it's from 7 years of moderating the food and drink forums, but I'd discount at least two of the reviews because I wouldn't trust that they're not associated with the restaurant. Other than that, I never said I find the reviews on here less trustworthy than Facebook - I take them all on board equally. You're the one with the bias.

Faith

Faith wrote: »

I had nothing to do with that Heaven Pizza thread so I have no idea why you're bringing it up?.............

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=70126952&postcount=3

I reckon that facebook comment might be less than genuine.

Faith

RoverJames wrote: »

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=70126952&postcount=3

I reckon that facebook comment might be less than genuine.

Fair enough, I didn't scroll up on that thread and had forgotten I was involved. I took that action because the only time I've signed up somewhere to post about a restaurant was after a truly shocking experience and I wanted to warn others. However, nor do I care any more. You can listen to any assessments that you want, and I hope you thoroughly enjoy your experience there when you try it out. Perhaps you'll even treat us with a review of your own.

Faith

Faith wrote: »

................. However, nor do I care any more. You can listen to any assessments that you want, and I hope you thoroughly enjoy your experience there when you try it out. Perhaps you'll even treat us with a review of your own.

lol, you lost interest very quickly :pac:
It seems you have something against the N square restaurant for what ever reason though.

Aka Ishur

Just 2 add my 2 cents. I was in there last weekend. I thought it was quiet nice alright. Menu was pretty varied, and well priced. I had a lobster bisque to start with, followed with the royal fish pie. The seafood was very very fresh and you could taste that in both dishes. It was actually up there with the nicest seafood I have had.

I had the chance to have a word with the chef who stopped to chat with us when he brought out some amuse bouches. Tunisian guy who has been in Ireland for 7 years, mostly working his way up the ranks in various luxury hotels in Ireland, this is his first restaurant. What impressed me a lot was his knowledge of which fish came from where (Kinsale, Castletownbere, and Bantry for my dishes) as well as where in Ireland the meats came from. its a personal thing but I like Irish meat. He was also using the amuse bouche to add a little eastern spice to the evening which woke up the palate nicely.

Front of house was very nice although she reminded my a little of my mother. (not a good thing)

I wish it the best although I think the location is an obstacle they will have to work had to overcome. Also the entrance needs to be marked out much more clearly.

Faith

I never had any interest to begin with. I see no point in arguing with you. I gain nothing from it.

I have nothing against the restaurant. I love seafood and steak; I'd be delighted with a good quality restaurant in the city. However, nothing I've seen so far has me overly convinced. I hate shilling, I can't understand why they STILL don't have a menu online, and so far I've seen a split in positive and negative reviews, taking Facebook into account. There's no reason for me to be positive about them yet, when nothing in my personal experience lends itself to that. I tend to reserve positive opinions until I can confirm it myself. If I choose to eat there and enjoy it, then I'll come back and praise it here.

Faith

Faith wrote: »

I never had any interest to begin with. I see no point in arguing with you. I gain nothing from it................

I asked deRanged a question, which he answered.

If you had no interest I don't understand why you would bother with this........

Faith wrote: »

Why do you think comments here are more trustworthy? Facebook has 845 million users. You can be sure that a LOT more of Cork's population are on Facebook than on boards.ie, so a broader spectrum of people will post on the Facebook wall. There's been at least one instance of shilling on this thread already, so I'd be less inclined to trust this thread for reviews.

..... directed at me

I wouldn't class this as an argument and have no desire to have one either.

deRanged

ok - this thread is probably coming to the end of it's life.

I'm going to lock this thread soon, as we've had enough open discussion on the restaurant to allow people to chose to try it or not.

if someone heads in and tries the place, they can pm me and I'll reopen the thread to allow them to post an update.

let's say 2 hours and then I close this.