I noticed the other day that Yamamouri (with the cool bar downstairs that i can’t spell) has put up their prices from €25 for 5 tapas to €30 for the same amount. I can kind of understand as they get massive groups in and especially at Christmas when some people are scroogy about the tip, but just thought it was a bit of a leap as the old menu was great value!
Anyone else having to pay a deposit up front per head for a Christmas booking? Admittedly we do have a party of 12 for a Saturday but one establishment has asked for €10 per head deposit a week before we attend. They also provide two different Christmas menus which are just ok in value.
Dublin is ridiculous , wanted a table for 4 on a saturday at 7pm called all the usual suspects no joy, may I remind you I called 3 weeks before the date and NOTHING!! Any tips, mother in law and sister in law on Saturday the 8th!!!
Had a lovely meal last night in Motte & Bailey in Mount Temple near Athlone – €28 Christmas 3-course menu. Good choice on menu & athe restaurant looks lovely & festive! Won’t suit any of you looking for tables in Dublin though 😉
It is very hard to get a reservation now in city centre Dublin at the weekend. Depending on the rest of your schedule and travel plans I’d look to the suburbs. Caviston’s in Glasthule or Greystones, Dali’s in Blackrock, Kinara in Ranelagh, Ananda in Dundrum, Bon Appetit in Malahide, Rasam in Glasthule. Sometimes they are better value than the city centre too, and it can feel like a bit of a day out which is nice.
Thursday 29 November, 2012 at 4:42 pm
I assume it’s Dublin suggestions you want but Orso on Pembroke Street in Cork is my new happy place. Why am I telling people?!!
Thursday 29 November, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Not at all Claire! Thanks. Nationwide suggestions are especially welcome – I’ve just edited the piece to reflect this.
Friday 30 November, 2012 at 3:09 pm
I had a big group Christmas dinner in the Whitefriar Grill last year and it was really great: http://www.whitefriargrill.ie/christmas.php
Friday 30 November, 2012 at 4:48 pm
I noticed the other day that Yamamouri (with the cool bar downstairs that i can’t spell) has put up their prices from €25 for 5 tapas to €30 for the same amount. I can kind of understand as they get massive groups in and especially at Christmas when some people are scroogy about the tip, but just thought it was a bit of a leap as the old menu was great value!
Friday 30 November, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Anyone else having to pay a deposit up front per head for a Christmas booking? Admittedly we do have a party of 12 for a Saturday but one establishment has asked for €10 per head deposit a week before we attend. They also provide two different Christmas menus which are just ok in value.
Saturday 1 December, 2012 at 7:44 am
Dublin is ridiculous , wanted a table for 4 on a saturday at 7pm called all the usual suspects no joy, may I remind you I called 3 weeks before the date and NOTHING!! Any tips, mother in law and sister in law on Saturday the 8th!!!
Saturday 1 December, 2012 at 8:06 am
Had a lovely meal last night in Motte & Bailey in Mount Temple near Athlone – €28 Christmas 3-course menu. Good choice on menu & athe restaurant looks lovely & festive! Won’t suit any of you looking for tables in Dublin though 😉
Saturday 1 December, 2012 at 11:29 am
It is very hard to get a reservation now in city centre Dublin at the weekend. Depending on the rest of your schedule and travel plans I’d look to the suburbs. Caviston’s in Glasthule or Greystones, Dali’s in Blackrock, Kinara in Ranelagh, Ananda in Dundrum, Bon Appetit in Malahide, Rasam in Glasthule. Sometimes they are better value than the city centre too, and it can feel like a bit of a day out which is nice.
Saturday 1 December, 2012 at 2:39 pm
O’Connells in Donnybrook.