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Quinlan's was a place we stumbled upon while looking for a lunch place without a wait. And as we were looking at the menu posted outside, people leaving told us that that their meals were delicious. It's absolutely gorgeous inside and wasn't busy since we came in a little later in the day. I ordered the Deep Water Atlantic Prawns in Tempura Batter and it was good, filling meal. The prawns weren't large, but they gave a lot. The fries/chips were also hot and crispy. The side salad that came with it was nice, but everything on it was pickled (?), so not my favorite.
I had Quinlan's Seafood Bar bookmarked because I wanted to try some seafood while in Ireland, and it was near our hotel. It's hard to go out to dinner when you've been out exploring all day, and have a jetlagged 8 month-old. So we decided to order for take-out. We had: -Homemade Seafood Chowder (chunks of fresh & smoked fish, prawns and mussels with diced vegetables in a seafood cream sauce and served with brown bread) - too salty, but the brown bread really helped -Traditional Beer Battered Fish and Chips (with real potato chips served with a lemon wedge & tartar sauce, homemade mushy peas & curry sauce) - this wasn't bad but I wouldn't recommend it for takeout -Pan-fried Filet of Seabass (pan fried fillets of sea bass with shrimp and mussels' risotto, white wine, marinated tomatoes & pea shoots) - the seabass was good, but the risotto was very salty Overall, it seems like the seafood is pretty fresh but they are heavy-handed on the salt here. I think a dine-in experience would have been much better - just be sure to tell them to go light on the salt.
I don't no how there are so many good ratings came from but not our experience . Because quite honestly, we had a horrible few meals. We had the fish/seafood pancakes as appetizers, the salmon dish, and the local squid dish as main course "local Dingle squid". Unfortunately, I missed that it was deep fried squid. And it would've been horrible as an appetizer too. This squid was fried too much and chewy. It had absolutely no seasoning. The fries were hard and not good. Almost - cold. I asked for sauces as I desperately tried to salvage the meal. They gave me Ketchup. Mayonnaise And malt vinegar. (Of course) Nothing worked. The key issue was that there was no seasoning on the squid and it was really, really disappointing. Their signature chili sauce was nothing more than their pickled red onions we had on our other dishes- chopped up with some kind type of jolt (ie sauce added). It was disappointing and missed the mark. I could not finish the meal. And I eat most anything. The salmon was overcooked. But side - the couscous and olives was actually very nice Going back to the fish pancakes, there are more like fried fish cakes, or crabcakes. They were OK. But mushy on the inside. The timing for seating was unfortunately. Look at the front door which blew on us full gale force wind (ok. Not a gale but enough that it was blowing our hair the whole time). Don't sit there. Hostess and staff seemed to work hard. But when asked did I like the meal by hostess and I said "no" - she walked away.
Had fish and chips. The fish was haddock and was good. The mushy peas were good and were seasoned differently than I had before which were very refreshing. Wanted to have my meal with a pint of beer but the employee said they only had one kind and were out of the rest. Then a couple sat next to us and ordered something else, the employee said they were out of something. After she left, I joked with the couple that they might as well change the menu since they were out of quite a few things both parties asked for. LOL Overall, I'd come back because the food was good... what they did have. LOL
Came here for dinner tonight. It is a very nicely decorated. We were greeted immediately by the receptionist to the table. The server who took our orders was a bit direct maybe seeing me with 3 young adults & touristy looking and not ordering drinks or wine. Food is towards the expensive end which I wasn't expected with the previous reviews. Maybe lunch has a different menu. I have to say the wild squid was very fresh, fish cakes is nothing like the Thai ones but it is nicely deep fried with a nice crest on the outside. Fish & Chips is awesome especially the batter. It is not oily at all. One disappointment is the salad on the side. Not sure if they accidentally put too much salt on it, it was a bit too salty for me.
Good food and super friendly staff. The highlight of this place is of course the quality of the seafood. The BF was going to order cod fish and chips but after promptly asking the waitress which fish was the flakiest, we were told the hake multiple times. The hake fish and chips was indeed the flakiest. The mashed peas were really creamy and the tartar sauce was home made I feel. The seafood chowder is well made but pretty salty. The shrimp sandwich was pretty straight forward as you can see in the picture. The seabass was pan sear perfectly and the risotto was not al dente (just the way we like it). When asked how was the meal, we said everything was good except the chowder which was salty, but because I was hungry, I managed through my half portion while the full portion was barely touched. Again, honest feedback with no expectations. The manager took it off our bill which was unexpected. Worth a stop.
Service was friendly from the moment we walked in to ask the host of seats. Server came right away, drinks and food came quickly and we were "checked on" multiple times. The food was excellent - fresh, a lot of good options and a good amount of food in each dish. Well prepared and served warm! The ambiance is nice inside and outdoor seats were enjoyable- live musician outside, good condition tables/chairs, very lively!
Get the seafood chowder! It's the best evah! It's served piping hot and chock full of fish, shrimp and a mussel on the shell. The fish and chips were also quite tasty. The manager at the restaurant is quite friendly and is helpful if you have any questions about the food. The place is spotless, they go over every detail in the restaurant whilst cleaning. Nothing is left to chance here. So go, eat and enjoy.
Not a secret, but still a gem! We waltzed into Quinlan's on our first day in Cork, a Monday night, which by most standards, would be a sleepy restaurant night. A bit jet lagged and very hungry, we arrived around 6:45pm. It's a short jaunt from The Imperial Hotel and seemed an ideal place for both food and location to us. The first question asked was: "did we have a booking?" The place was half empty, and the answer was "no, we did not." The hostess gave it a think and said she had only 2 tables left tonight, a small cafe style or a hi-top. We sat down at the cafe table and dove head first into our menus. To a seafood lover like me, this is the kind of place where you could close your eyes and point to anything and never be disappointed. The choices are that good. We settled on the seafood chowder , fish and chips for the hubs, mussels in wine sauce for me with a side salad, one Murphy's and one Pinot Grigio. Service was excellent, well-timed and attentive; our waiter knew his food and drink well. And the food? Let's just say I'll be dreaming about those mussels for many years to come. The chowder was hearty and delicious, seasoned with fresh dill and included mussels and large chunks fish. Fish and chips was a huge portion of the freshest and flakiest sweet fish. As for the table, we don't know how we got so lucky, but we saw 8-10 parties be turned away during the next hour. My advice is: don't give up! Make this a must-do in Cork every time!
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Great little chippery in the heart of Cork. Everything was fresh and tasty. Besides the fish & chips, try the crab claws with an amazing garlic butter sauce and perfectly done sticky toffee pudding read more
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Went to cork for the night, couldn't of asked for a better place! We wanted to sit outside the the host immediately took care of us. He watched over the outdoor seating and let every server know to sit us as soon as the first table got up. We waited maybe 5 minutes max. The food was extremely fresh! My boyfriend being from Rhode Island even admitted these are some of the best fish and chips he's ever had! The food is very good and fairly priced! Would 100% recommendation this to all seafood lovers! read more
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My boyfriend and I were only here for one night and we wanted seafood so bad for dinner. I found this place on yelp and man, I do have to say that this restaurant was a good find! We were able to walk right in and grab a table. (They are open until 10pm.) The waitress was very nice and helpful. She gave recommendations to both of us about food choices and what wine to pair them with. I got the crab dish and my bf got the prawn. They both come with sour dough bread and a side salad. The portions were a bit small but after eating everything on the plate I did fill up quite fast! I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who is looking for a great meal! read more
4 years ago
Best fish and chips that I have ever eaten. I opted for ketchup and malt vinegar instead of tartar sauce. They were very accommodating with providing a child's portion. Service was excellent also and it was a busy Sunday. read more
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I am not a big fish fan and I had doubts about the restaurant. We went there the first time shortly after its opening and I ordered the salmon with fries and a glass of white wine. The staff was fast and friendly, the restaurant was not perfect at that time (cables and non-functioning lamps), but the food was just awesome. The second time we went there for lunch, while my friend got the food quite fast, they forgot about my order. The food was delicious and the manager apologised for the delay and gave me a package with salmon. It is now perfect, the interior is good, the staff still friendly and fast, the different dishes are delicious and the wines are great. Don't neglect the desserts! read more
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Delicious. The muscles... to die for. We also had the the Special with Sole and Hake. Leaving with our bellies full and appetite satisfied. read more
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Fantastic food. The haddock and chips were amazing! You get a whole fillet with skin on and a very crisp, tempura-light batter coating. Chubby chips are good and the mushy peas are very savory. If you're a garlic fan like me, ask for the garlic tartar sauce (in lieu of standard tartar). Highly recommended if you ever find yourself in Cork city center. read more
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While I know it's a local Irish chain restaurant, this location felt authentic and was very enjoyable. As ling as you like fish, you'll like Quinlan's. We were a group of three guys in town for the night on a work trip, and all enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and the food. read more
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We went here due to the good reviews & to get a break from so much pub food. It was just ok, at best. Still a bit too much fried things for our taste & the service was a tad tough. Our empty plates piled up as wait staff constantly just walked past ignoring them. Wish we had tried someplace else in this "foodie capital of Ireland" read more
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Good food! Simple foods prepared well. Slightly pushy service (they really wanted me to have the special), but nothing crazy. Good location too! Would definitely come back. read more
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