Great Places to Eat : Best Irish Restaurants 2010- The Provincial Winners
12/10/2010
Here are all the 2010 provincial winners, including their contact details and a little info from their websites...
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BEST RESTAURANT CONNAUGHT 2010
O'Grady's On The Pier, Seapoint, Barna, County Galway
Web: www.ogradysonthepier.com
Tel: 091-592223
Email: ogradysonthepier@hotmail.com
OPEN:
Monday to Saturday
A la carte lunch 12.30- 4.00pm
Dinner 6.00-10.00pm
Sunday
Lunch 12.30- 2.45pm
Dinner 6.00-10.00pm
O'Grady's on the Pier in Barna is uniquely situated on the shores of Galway Bay. Located right down on the Pier in Barna Village, O'Grady's offers a stunning, relaxed location in which to enjoy the freshest, locally sourced and well prepared seafood and meat dishes.
Since opening in 2000, O'Grady's on the Pier has established itself as one of Ireland's finest Seafood Restaurants. The infamous O'Grady's Seafood Chowder alone is enough to keep the seafood connoisseur coming back for more. The seafood specials change on a daily basis, ensuring that the regular diner is never bored and only the freshest fish is offered. There is plenty for the non fish lover to choose from with the lunch and dinner a la carte menus offering a wide range of Irish meat & poultry dishes. There are vegetarian options and the Kitchen Team are always happy to accommodate various dietary requirements. Whether its an intimate party for two-anniversary or special occasion, a corporate event or indeed larger family groups celebrating birthdays, christenings or weddings O’Grady’s have gained a wealth of experience and will endeavour to provide a unique, satisfying dining experience.
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BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT IRELAND & CONNAUGHT 2010
BEST CHEF CONNAUGHT 2010
La Fougère Restaurant, Knockranny House Hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo
Chef: Seamus Commons
Web: www.khh.ie
Tel: 098 28600
Email: info@khh.ie
La Fougère Restaurant at Knockranny is renowned for fine dining and the superb quality of its cuisine and wine list having also received Two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. With table d'hôte, à la carte and tasting menus to choose from, Knockranny House Hotel & Spa’s team of chefs headed by Mr.Seamus Commons, places high emphasis on fresh seafood and the finest local ingredients. La Fougère also hosts regular themed events throughout the year including a Seafood & Shellfish Weekend, a Vegetarian Weekend, the Taste Knockranny showcase of local produce and Game nights in season.
Head Chef Seamus Commons has been widely recognised for his outstanding talent having also been awarded the title of Best Chef in Connaught 2009 by FOOD & WINE Magazine . He In addition to this he has received a glowing review in the 2010 edition of the 'Bridgestone Irish Food Guide ' and in the 2010 edition of the '100 Best Restaurants in Ireland'. Author John McKenna refers to Seamus as “one of the great chefs of his generation” stating that "Cooking in Knockranny is going to cement his reputation as one of the most gifted cooks at work in Ireland. He continues:“Mr. Commons puts more detail into a single dish than most chefs put into an entire dinner menu”.
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BEST CASUAL DINING CONNAUGHT 2010
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE CONNAUGHT 2010
Sol Rio, Bridge Street, Westport, County Mayo
Web: www.solrio.ie
Tel: 098 28944
Email: info@solrio.ie
OPEN: Lunch 12.00-3.00pm
Dinner 6.00-10.00pm
Sol Rio Restaurant is situated in the heart of Westport opposite the famous Matt Molloy’s Pub offering food to suit all taste buds for family, business, casual, special events and private parties. Here you can enjoy homemade, locally sourced food with an extensive selection of wines from all over the world, served in a continental ambience. Sol Rio has established a reputation for excellent food and value for money in a friendly atmosphere. Portuguese chef and proprietor Jose Barroso prepares quality, award winning, fresh food. The varied menu includes pasta, pizza, steak, chicken, fish and a selection of vegetarian dishes.open for lunch from 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm and dinner from 6.00 pm to 10.00pm
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BEST GASTRO PUB CONNAUGHT 2010
Hargadons, 4/5 O'Connell Street, Sligo
Web: www.hargadons.com
Tel: 071 915 3709
Email: info@hargadons.com
OPEN: Lunch Menu-Daily from 12.00 - 3.30pm (Monday to Saturday)
Evening Dinner & Wine Bar Menu-Tuesday to Saturday 4.00 – 9.00pm
Hargadon Bros. in the centre of Sligo comprises a traditional Pub and Restaurant with a modern Wine Shop. There is also an artisan Wine Shop at Main Street, Cabinteely, Co. Dublin. Hargadons, while a traditional Pub, incorporates a busy restaurant with up to the minute kitchen facilities and top class chefs, producing lunch and evening meals Monday to Saturday, ensuring that Hargadons is a hive of activity all day long. Hargadons Restaurant, expertly managed by Joe Grogan and Miriam Harte has already established itself as a special venue where good quality home cooked food is served in a friendly atmosphere. Where possible organically produced food is used with all food sourced locally. On the menu you will see proudly listed the names of Hardadons local suppliers, while salads and vegetables are home grown at the owners new facility in Sligo. Enjoy!
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BEST RESTAURANT LEINSTER 2010
BEST CHEF LEINSTER 2010
Campagne, The Arches,5 Gashouse Lane, Kilkenny City
Web: www.campagne.ie
Tel: 056 777 2858
OPEN: Lunch
Friday 12.30-2.30pm
Sunday 12.30-4.30pm
Early Bird -Wednesday-Saturday 6-7pm(6.30pm on Saturdays)
Dinner - Wednesday-Saturday 6-10pm
Chef: Garrett Byrne
Garrett Byrne and Brid Hannon opened Campagne in 2008, serving modern French food using the very best of local and Irish produce. Featuring oak flooring, curved banquette seating and bright modern colours, Campagne has already established itself as one of Kilkenny`s best restaurants garnering positive reviews from food critics and restaurant guides.
BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT LEINSTER 2010
Viewmount House, Dublin Road, Longford
Web: www.viewmounthouse.com
Tel: 043-3341919
Email: info@viewmounthouse.com Co Longford
OPEN: Lunch- Sunday 1.00 pm to 4.30pm
Dinner-Wednesday to Saturday 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Situated in the old stables The "VM" Dining Room has a superb atmosphere in which to relax and enjoy Viewmount's exceptional dining experience. Candlelit, exposed stone walls, contempory paintings, and immaculate service will surround you.
Choose from a seasonally changing menu which makes the very best of the finest local ingredients and accompanied by fine wines from our superb cellar.
"VM" Restaurant offers a unique and comtemporary dining experience. Head Chef, Gary O'Hanlon has created a menu based on the founding principles of classical cookery, but with modern twists. Every dish is prepared using only the finest ingredients, sourced locally where possible and changing with the season. We are uniquely lucky to have one of the finest larders in Europe from which to cook, delicious fish from the north west coast, daily supply, Dry Aged Beef, fantastic artisan organic cheeses and wonderful Game. So whether it's a quiet dinner for two, a celebration for family and friends, a business meeting or just a great dining experience, "VM" has it all.
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BEST CASUAL DINING LEINSTER 2010
Avoca, Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow
Web: www.avoca.ie
Tel: Fern House Café reservations: 01-274 6990
Email: kilmac@shop.avoca.ie
OPEN:
Fern House Café
Mon - Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm
Sun: 9:30am-6:00pm
Late opening every Thurs - Sat, last booking 9.30pm
Sugar Tree Café
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5.00pm
Sat: 10:00am-5.00pm Sun: 10:00am-5.30pm
Set in the grounds of the old Jameson (of whiskey fame) estate, surrounded by ancient trees and rolling gardens, the Avoca store at Kilmacanogue is a unique retail & food experience.
There's a treasure trove shop which assails the senses. Two award-winning cafes with terraces. A gourmet foodhall & deli. Not to mention a wonderful garden and the acclaimed Avoca Nursery. HQ is here too.
From knits to glassware, ceramics to jewellery, toys, books, homewares, aromatics - much of which is exclusive to Avoca, there is plenty here. Lots of fashion, including, designer women's wear range Avoca Anthology is here too, with some items only available through the stores.
The acclaimed self-service cafe is called the Sugar Tree Cafe, with an exquisite pavillion-syle verandah leading onto the garden terrace. There is also the Fern House Restaurant, a beautifully bright and airy table service restaurant with tall windows opening out to its own paved terrace. Built in the style of a Victorian fern house, it's spacious and plant-filled - including orange & lemon trees.
In the Foodhall, you can enjoy freshly-baked breads, delicious food to go and the full range of Avoca Pantry products. All this is complemented by an ever-expanding kitchen and homewares department. There is also a farm-fresh fruit market here from 10am to 5pm daily with the best produce, while the large Garden Centre and Nursery with a pretty conservatory wing will surely bring out the gardener in you.
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BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE LEINSTER 2010
Wineport Lodge, Glasson, Athlone Co. Westmeath
Web: www.wineport.ie
Tel: 090 643 9010
Email: lodge@wineport.ie
Wineport Lodge is stunningly located on the edge of Ireland's peaceful Inland Waterways in Glasson, Co. Westmeath. Housed in a modern cedar clad structure, it is the perfect place to dine and stay, either for business or pleasure, in the heart of Ireland. In the restaurant, Cathal Moran’s delicious food is matched by genuinely friendly and expert service. An always interesting Menu changes seasonally, and the freshest local produce regularly appears as a daily special. Restaurant manager Wanda Fitzpatrick’s dynamic personality ensures that guests get really well looked after, and enjoy the atmosphere. Bar manager Ciaran McNeill's experience of world travel means that exciting cocktails are a must before dinner, followed by a dazzling range of after dinner drinks.
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BEST GASTRO PUB LEINSTER 2010
Weirs Bar & Restaurant, Multyfarnham, Mullingar, Co.Westmeath
Web: www.weirsmultyfarnham.ie
Tel: 044 93 71111
Email: weirs@eircom.net
OPEN:
Monday and Tuesday –Bar opens 6pm. Restaurant Closed.
Wednesday - Saturday open 12.30 to 8.30 pm.
Sunday Lunch from 12.30 to 3.30 and a la carte menu until 6pm.
Bank Holiday Monday day menu from 12.30 to 6pm
Weirs Bar & Restaurant, Multyfarnham, in County Westmeath is a charming old world, family run pub that serves some of the best food and drink in Ireland. Food is home-made on the premises, from soups and sauces right through to delicious desserts. Every effort is made to use local, organic produce when available and the team of international chefs have built up quite a reputation for Weirs. Speciality coffees and a full range of liqueurs are also available.
Weirs can also supply your food for a barbecue at your home, or for various styles of outside catering events as well as doing selected dishes as take-away meals. Weirs pride themselves on the quality of their meats, using Irish Aberdeen Angus for Sirloin Steaks and Irish Hereford for fillet.
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BEST RESTAURANT MUNSTER 2010
BEST CHEF MUNSTER 2010
BEST COOKERY SCHOOL IRELAND2010
The Tannery, 10 Quay Street, Dungarvan Co. Waterford
Web: www.tannery.ie
Tel: 058 45420
Email: info@tannery.ie
OPEN:
Dinner - Tuesday to Saturday from 6 pm Lunch Fridays 12.30 to 2.30 pm Lunch Sundays 12.30 to 2.45 pm Open for dinner on Sunday evenings for July and August Chef:Paul Flynn
Paul and Maire Flynn opened the Tannery in 1997 in a disused leather warehouse and since then Paul with his team have been cooking in his own eclectic style. Over the years, this has evolved into rustic and earthy cooking with a few whimsical twists. Paul's cooking is always seasonal and can be inspired by whats growing in their garden, travel, even what he is reading.
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BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT MUNSTER 2010
Ballymaloe House, Shanagarry, Co. Cork, Ireland
Web: www.ballymaloe.ie
Tel: (0)21 4652 531
Email: res@ballymaloe.ie
Ballymaloe House, the renowned Irish country house hotel and restaurant owned and run by the Allen family for over 40 years. Nestled in a 400 acre estate in rural East Cork, Ballymaloe House is only 20 miles from the historic city of Cork, and minutes from the breathtaking south coast. Here you can be sure of a warm welcome, tastefully decorated bedrooms and award-winning cuisine which celebrates the best of local, seasonal produce.
Ballymaloe is a byword for timeless elegance and pleasures of days gone by. Whilst here take time to enjoy:
A leisurely walk around the beautiful gardens;
An invigorating game of golf or tennis;
Afternoon tea by the pool or roaring fire;
Croquet on the lawn with a glass of champagne;
A lavish five-course dinner followed by traditional music in the drawing room.
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BEST CASUAL DINING IRELAND 2010
BEST CASUAL DINING MUNSTER 2010
La Cucina, University Court, Castletroy, Co. Limerick
Web: http://italianfoodies.ie
Tel: 061 333980
Have a look at their blog......some tasty recipes.
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BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE MUNSTER 2010
Chez Hans, Moore Lane, Cashel, Co Tipperary
Web: www.chezhans.net
Tel: 062 61177
Early Bird Menu
6 - 8 pm Tuesday to Thursday
6 - 7 pm Friday
In 1968 German Chef Hans Peter Matthiae and his wife Derry opened Chez Hans in what had originally been erected in 1861 as a public Lecture Hall.
The husband and Wife team ran Chez Hans for over thirty years.
In 1998 Hans and Derry’s eldest son Jason took over the running of the kitchen having returned from working in some of London’s finest kitchens. Jason’s wife Louise joined in 2004 as restaurant manager. At Chez Hans you will be impressed by not only by the unusual and atmospheric setting but also with the seriously fine food which people travel great distances to sample.
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BEST GASTRO PUB MUNSTER 2010
Vaughans Anchor Inn, Main Street, Liscannor, County Clare
Web: www.vaughans.ie
Tel: 065 7081548
Email: info@vaughans.ie
OPEN: Daily 12.30am - 9pm
A la Carte Dinner Menu - Served from 6pm
Situated in the picturesque fishing village of Liscannor, on the main road to the Cliffs of Moher on the rugged West Clare Coast, Vaughan’s Family Award winning Restaurant with Chef Denis Vaughan offers superb fine dining with a wide creative menu offering everything from Seafood to Steaks to vegetarian options. The Vaughan family's traditional bar has great character, with open fires and lots of memorabilia - and it's just the place for some seriously good seafood at fair prices, either in the bar or in a newer restaurant area at the back.
Denis Vaughan cooks everything to order as all ingredients are fresh. On offer are about twenty varieties of fish, and sometimes the menu is changed in mid-stream because there's something new coming up off the boats. However, you don't have to eat seafood to eat well here - vegetarian options and excellent steaks are on the menu here too.
Cooking combines old-fashioned generosity with some contemporary twists: succulent fresh salmon, for example, may be a good thick darne, grilled and served on a bed of just-cooked fennel, with a delicious creamy samphire sauce, while perfectly seared scallops may come on a brilliant bed of crisp-fried smoked haddock & scallion mash with a frothy white wine sauce.
The menu is a must see, where the old world meets the new, with fine food in a traditional Old Style Bar setting. With Shannon Airport only 35 minutes away, it is not to be missed especially if touring the area. Well worth a detour!
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BEST RESTAURANT ULSTER 2010
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE ULSTER 2010
Mac Nean House & Restaurant, Blacklion, Co. Cavan
Web: www.macneanrestaurant.com
Tel: 071-9853022
E-Mail: info@macneanrestaurant.com
Still in his thirties, award-winning chef Neven Maguire began cooking at 12 years of age in the kitchen of the family restaurant, MacNean’s in Blacklion, Co. Cavan. In 2003, Neven took over the business as Head Chef and Proprietor of the greatly expanded MacNean House & Restaurant. He re-opened MacNean’s Bistro as MacNean House & Restaurant in 2007, doubling its seating capacity, developing 10 luxurious guest-rooms and offering extended menu’s of his award-winning dishes and a large selection of wines from all over the world.
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BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT ULSTER 2010
Lough Erne Golf Resort Co Fermanagh
Web: www.lougherneresort.com
Tel: +44 (0)28 6634 5709
Open: Dinner 6.30-10.00pm Nightly
Lunch 1.00-2.30pm Sundays
The Catalina Restaurant which has also been awarded two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, offers a relaxing fine dining experience. This light and spacious room with vaulted ceilings and arched windows, provides diners with spectacular panoramic views of Castle Hume Lough.
The Catalina Restaurant’s name originates from World War Two, when a secret agreement with the government of Ireland allowed aircraft to fly from Lough Erne to the Atlantic along the Donegal Corridor, providing vital air cover from one of the most westerly RAF bases in the United Kingdom.
The menu, composed by Acclaimed Chef, Noel McMeel, comprises a mix of classic and contemporary dishes with an emphasis upon fresh, seasonal and local produce. As Members of Good Food Ireland,The Resort is committed to prioritizing the core indigenous ingredients of Irish cuisine and promoting local and artisan food producers. Lough Erne Resort was also awarded Good Food Irelands Top Regional Member North Award in 2009.
The Catalina Restaurant is open for Dinner every night of the week from 6.30pm to 10pm and for Lunch on Sundays from 1.00pm to 2.30pm.
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BEST CHEF ULSTER 2010
Danny Millar, Balloo House, 1 Comber Road, Killinchy, Newtownards County Down
Web: www.balloohouse.com
Tel: 028 9754 1210
E-Mail: info@balloohouse.com
Danny Millar came to Balloo House as Head Chef and Director in September 2006. He trained in Germany and London returning to work at the Michelin starred Shanks restaurant. From here he moved on to become Head Chef in the Narrows in Portaferry later becoming Head Chef at Cayenne in Belfast.
In May 2008 & April 2009, Danny took part in the BBC2 programme Great British Menu winning the NI regionals.
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No. 27, Talbot Street, Belfast, Co Antrim BT1 2LD
Web: www.no27.co.uk
Tel: 028 90 312884
No 27 Talbot Street first opened its doors to great acclaim in December 2007. Business partners Adrian Lowry and Head Chef Alan Higginson share a passion for great food in superb surroundings that everyone can enjoy. But when it comes to describing the restaurant they prefer to let others do the talking…
“With friendly professional service to match the accomplished cooking, a good wine list (including 12 wines by the glass) and reasonable prices it is not difficult to see why this restaurant has found a niche” Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide 2009.
“First class food in first class surroundings within the reach of everyone… which is just how a good restaurant should be.” Sunday Life.
“No 27 Talbot Street in Belfast is a contemporary brasserie-style restaurant serving innovative modern Irish cuisine”. TopTable.com
“A shining example of contemporary style working in harmony with an old building.” Irish News.
“With a different menu every day, an airy, sleek interior and semi-open-plan kitchen this restaurant is modern in every sense of the word”. Food critic.
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BEST GASTRO PUB ULSTER 2010
Dufferin Arms 35 High Street Killyleagh Co. Down BT30 9QF
Web: www.dufferinarms.co.uk
Tel: 028 44821182
Dufferin Arms is a 120 year old friendly bar and restaurant serving excellent food from local producers. Food is served 7 days a week with the Cellar Restaurant open Friday and Saturday evenings. There is live traditional music on Saturday afternoons and live Jazz on Sundays.
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For more visit:
http://www.irishrestaurantawards.com/news-winners-announced-10.html
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