The Official PROC Restaurant review thread.

[Great-Bit-O-Stuff]

Yes. Lovely spot. The chef/owner of that place Cathlin Ruth is worth a follow on Insta or facebook or whatever. She has a food truck all over west cork. And often does pop ups.

Went to one of hers in Camus Kitchen last year. Top notch stuff.

That's great to know! Thanks

 

[Crisp Sandwich]

I've been to The River Club twice in the last month - once for lunch with the Crispette and then again for dinner with our friends & their kids.

It is distinctly average. The truffle fries are nothing more that frozen shoestring potatoes with garlic mayo and pre-grated parmesan - ne'er a truffle to be seen. Come to think of it - a lot of the food looks like it came off the back of a Sysco truck.

The place is certainly understaffed - one barman trying to blast out orders for the entire place, telling me that his shift ended an hour ago but relief hadn't arrived - all the while a stressed manager was on his mobile telling someone that they "had to come in" - "I know you're supposed to be off" instead of getting in behind the bar and doing the work.

Two positives - the place looks really well, a fair few bob has been spent on it and with the Christmas decorations up the other night it was even nicer. And secondly - the wait staff are fantastic - or at least the lady that served us was.

They don't validate parking which left a bit of a sour taste after dropping €285* before tip. "Validated car-parking is for guests only" - 2 cars @ €10 each to get out.

*5 x starter (2 adults has two starters for mains)
2 x adult mains
2 x kids menu
2 x kids dessert
2 x adult dessert
2 x coffee
1 x bottle red wine

All other bar drinks - pints/minerals/G&T not included in dinner bill.

 

[Matlock]

I've been to The River Club twice in the last month - once for lunch with the Crispette and then again for dinner with our friends & their kids.

It is distinctly average. The truffle fries are nothing more that frozen shoestring potatoes with garlic mayo and pre-grated parmesan - ne'er a truffle to be seen. Come to think of it - a lot of the food looks like it came off the back of a Sysco truck.

The place is certainly understaffed - one barman trying to blast out orders for the entire place, telling me that his shift ended an hour ago but relief hadn't arrived - all the while a stressed manager was on his mobile telling someone that they "had to come in" - "I know you're supposed to be off" instead of getting in behind the bar and doing the work.

Two positives - the place looks really well, a fair few bob has been spent on it and with the Christmas decorations up the other night it was even nicer. And secondly - the wait staff are fantastic - or at least the lady that served us was.

They don't validate parking which left a bit of a sour taste after dropping €285* before tip. "Validated car-parking is for guests only" - 2 cars @ €10 each to get out.

*5 x starter (2 adults has two starters for mains)
2 x adult mains
2 x kids menu
2 x kids dessert
2 x adult dessert
2 x coffee
1 x bottle red wine

All other bar drinks - pints/minerals/G&T not included in dinner bill.

That's very cheeky about parking.

We had our kids christening lunch there and the food was really good, but we went back for dinner there just pre covid and thought it was very average.

 

[Matlock]

Anyone remember Deasy's in Ring? Savage restaurant but closed down now. Really good food there

I loved that place. They did a ling dush with barley risotto that was outstanding.

 

[Great-Bit-O-Stuff]

I loved that place. They did a ling dush with barley risotto that was outstanding.

It was quite a diverse menu. My Mam hated it as she'd be a plain eater but I kept going back for more. A true gem of a place

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

I've been to The River Club twice in the last month - once for lunch with the Crispette and then again for dinner with our friends & their kids.

It is distinctly average. The truffle fries are nothing more that frozen shoestring potatoes with garlic mayo and pre-grated parmesan - ne'er a truffle to be seen. Come to think of it - a lot of the food looks like it came off the back of a Sysco truck.

The place is certainly understaffed - one barman trying to blast out orders for the entire place, telling me that his shift ended an hour ago but relief hadn't arrived - all the while a stressed manager was on his mobile telling someone that they "had to come in" - "I know you're supposed to be off" instead of getting in behind the bar and doing the work.

Two positives - the place looks really well, a fair few bob has been spent on it and with the Christmas decorations up the other night it was even nicer. And secondly - the wait staff are fantastic - or at least the lady that served us was.

They don't validate parking which left a bit of a sour taste after dropping €285* before tip. "Validated car-parking is for guests only" - 2 cars @ €10 each to get out.

*5 x starter (2 adults has two starters for mains)
2 x adult mains
2 x kids menu
2 x kids dessert
2 x adult dessert
2 x coffee
1 x bottle red wine

All other bar drinks - pints/minerals/G&T not included in dinner bill.

Is that the bar of the River Lee? Never been in but have always admired it when passing on Western Road, it is a great setting. Is it somewhere you could go in for a casual pint or is it more of a restaurant?

Great to hear so many positive comments about Goldie. The owner/chef is very impressive, she has worked hard to get where she is.

 

[Drucker]

Is that the bar of the River Lee? Never been in but have always admired it when passing on Western Road, it is a great setting. Is it somewhere you could go in for a casual pint or is it more of a restaurant?

Great to hear so many positive comments about Goldie. The owner/chef is very impressive, she has worked hard to get where she is.

You can have a casual drink there as well. I've often met people for coffee in there. But hearing about the new policy on parking validation here, I won't be going back.

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

It's a crazy policy alright especially considering the amount of cash you'd spend on a meal there. Thanks, will give it a go sometime on one of my walks.

 

[Crisp Sandwich]

You can have a casual drink there as well. I've often met people for coffee in there. But hearing about the new policy on parking validation here, I won't be going back.

I suppose that you could have a casual drink at the bar. I mean - there are stools there - but it doesn't feel welcoming like a bar would and I say that as someone who goes for casual pints in Hayfield Manor every so often.

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

I suppose that you could have a casual drink at the bar. I mean - there are stools there - but it doesn't feel welcoming like a bar would and I say that as someone who goes for casual pints in Hayfield Manor every so often.

Can you go the Hayfield Manor bar for a pint??

The Imperial bar doesn't even look to be open anymore. I pass every night and while the lights are on and the Christmas Tree is up, it's always closed.