We stayed at Hotel Isaacs and cycled through the restaurants and none of they disappointed. After a long day of exploring we stopped here and had a delicious meal. The waitress was new and had trouble placing our order, but all of our meal came out fine and in one piece so no harm there. It's a beautiful location and it was warm, intimate yet modern inside. Gave me a roaring 20's vibe. We would frequent this place again and were very pleased with our meal. Full bellies and warm hearts! read more

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Was recommended this restaurant by some county cork locals while we were on a tour in Dublin. It was the first restaurant we've been to on our journey through Ireland that didn't have Guinness on tap, which excited me that we had found a nice local restaurant rather than a "tourist trap". The ambiance is definitely more upscale and service from staff was quite good. For my entreé I had the duck confit with a local cider. The duck was tender and had a good flavor to it. We had a sticky toffee pudding for dessert, and while it was very good, having it accompanied with creme instead of ice cream was a bit disappointing, as the pudding itself was quite rich. All and all, it was a great experience at a good price, and I'd recommend it. read more

Isaacs Restaurant - Stonewell Craft Cider - Irish Near Me - Cork, Colorado

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Less than average experience. From the start, our waiter was running around like he only had several more minutes to live. He made us feel rushed with his scampering around. Twice, we had to ask other wait staff for assistance and both times they were very attentive. The "southern fried Chicken Wings" tasted warmed up and flavorless. My wife ordered a medium filet that showed up well past done. The presentation was bush league and we sent it back. The second pass was slightly better; edible. I ordered the lamb. The lamb was cooked perfectly; though under seasoned. I probably would have had no problem with the lamb had the other issues I mentioned been absent. To sum it up, the reputation this restaurant has, was absolutely not our experience. read more

Isaacs Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Upscale restaurant, the curry was quite good, though could have used a little more flavor. It came with papadum but personally I think it would have been better with naan. We also had a sticky toffee pudding for dessert, which was lovely itself, though I think it would have paired wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream rather than whipped cream read more

Isaacs Restaurant - Lamb curry - Irish Near Me - Cork, Colorado

For my father-in-law's milestone celebration, he decided to visit his hometown in Ireland, and our first dinner happened to be at Isaac's restaurant right in the heart of Cork. The ambiance is cozy with a touch of sophistication, yet it is casual. We were seated right away, and we started with several appetizers to share, such as seafood chowder with garlic croutons and crispy fried Brie with chili jam and mixed leaves, together with a nice bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. For the main entrée, my eyes caught the attention of mild Madras lamb curry served with basmati rice, poppadoms, and side dishes. I found it flavorful, and the lamb was tender and went well with the basmati rice and the red wine. We had a great time here. The service was efficient, the staff are friendly, helpful, and patient, even if we stayed past the closing time. If you happen to be in Cork, this place is a must-visit. read more

Isaacs Restaurant - Mild Madras Lamb Curry - Irish Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Reserved a table for 6 people at 8pm, Sunday evening. The food was excellent, but.....some of the items on the menu were no longer available, as we ate our dessert, staff began stacking chairs on tables ( only 9.30pm). We felt very rushed. Have dined in Isaacs many times, always good food and friendly service.....but unfortunately it was not a good dining experience. If 8pm is too late for staff, then please do not take a booking for that time. read more

Rude wait staff!! We asked if we could get a drink only they obliged. We ordered drinks. Later staff demanded we order food, but that detail wasn't posted. When we politely declined they sent another staff member who forcefully demanded. (Only 4 other people in the establishment) then told us to go to the pubs for a cocktail. Proceeded to talk about us while we finished our drinks. read more

A beautiful courtyard space for drinks and meals. So nice that there were both outdoor and indoor dining options that blended in a nearly seamless way. Service was friendly and attentive. The Irish are so hospitable. read more

Isaacs Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Lovely indoor venue with beautiful art. Slightly upscale (but relaxed) vibe with real striking art & flawlessly excellent service. Cannot go wrong with food choices. It is consistent and delicious. Lovely place for a family meal or group dinner. Highly recommend. read more

This place was almost perfect. The atmosphere of this restaurant is a little classy for the outside but as soon as you step inside a little more relaxed. To start with, they have a great wine selection, with many different options for you to choose from. My husband and I both got the 10oz Sirloins, my steak was cooked a perfect med rare. However, my husband ordered his medium and it came out well done. They were super busy that night, so he powered through it and finished his meal. We were starving and didn't want to wait for another steak to come out. Other than that, the sides were all perfectly seasoned and the desserts were to die for. I definitely suggest getting the chocolate St. Emilion. read more

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Group dinner that was very tasty. All the food we received was good. The staff took good care of us and they have a nice bar that can make you tasty drinks read more

Our Paddywagon tour guide directed us to Isaac's but alerted us it's a little pricey! It was across the street from our Hotel (Metropole) and we glanced at the menu... sounded interesting so the last night we were in town we gave it a shot! Upon entering we asked if they had a kids menu. They stated no but could make any plate smaller for my 6 year old. We sat down an our waitress unfortunately did not know a lot of questions we had about the menu but she did go and get answers! They served us a nice selection of breads as we waited for our food. 3 out of the four adults had a chorizo pasta meal. It included tomato, garlic, basil and goat cheese. I have to say the goat cheese made the meal! it was soft and tasty! A super plus about this was they had a regular size serving and a large portion. I went with the smaller portion and it was perfect for me! My friend had the baked brie and seafood chowder. Both looked amazing and he enjoyed both. FYI- the chowder is piping hot! Had to sit for a while before it was mouth ready. My only gripe about this restaurant was servicing for children. So we chose to go with a baked chicken portion and jasmine rice for my daughter. The bill came and her meal was 9.50 in Euro's. That was .50 more than the adults Chorizo dinner. There were four tiny pieces of chicken and rice... rice is inexpensive! The chicken was a little dry as well. I did not find them to be too accommodating people with children. For this I gave them 3 stars. They really deserve 3.5. read more

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We called around 7pm and got a reservation at 8:30. Super happy with how accommodating they were to get us in on short notice. Showed up, loved the decor and the staff until our server showed up. The food was amazing. The ambience was amazing. Every other server seemed pleasant and took care of their tables. My wife and I just felt like our server was cold and really judgy. We felt like she had an internal monologue of "stupid Americans" the whole time. Her comments and facial reactions to literally everything we said, or ordered was just off. I tried to make small talk asking her where she was from, mentioned that we loved her home country as we had visited there before and just nothing. She would be talking to her coworkers and then look at us, and we could just tell she was commenting about us. Aside from that, great restaurant and great food. read more

The bread pudding was OUTSTANDING. Literally one of the best desserts we've ever had. Service was fast and friendly and the place was packed on a Wednesday night, which seemed like a great sign! Highly recommend! read more

Amazing meal and atmosphere. A busy Sunday was closed out with a fabulous meal and incredibly accommodating staff.

Nice ambience, good service, and good food. This is one of Cork's best places for dinner whether you are solo or with a large group.

Staff are wonderful. They were full but squeezed us in on a Saturday night in the bank hols weekend. Please visit! read more

Isaacs Restaurant - Irish Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Somehow this place has a host of good awards, though I am scratching my head as to how. Very average food that I would expect from a midrange chain restaurant. Tried the Penne Pasta dish and the chicken dish - both lacking in any sort of complexity of flavor or depth. It was presented beautifully, though unfortunately the taste couldn't live up. Interior decor is fine but not impressive - feels dated. The building itself is built of stone with beautiful arches... great architecture... but they could do a lot better with the place. It's not bad, it just feels 20 years out of style and rather average. But enough about that, you come for the food and the service. The food was a disappointment, mediocre and nothing more. I noted a few critical reviews on Trip Advisor and the business replied that the customers must not have been "sophisticated" enough to appreciate what they were doing, which should have been a red flag, but I do like a little pretension in my restaurants. My mistake. This place couldn't even do pretentious. I'm not sure they would know the meaning of the word, seeing as how the server couldn't even describe any of the dishes. My biggest gripe was the terrible service. My waitress should literally be fired. Besides being rude (very terse and unwelcoming), she had absolutely no knowledge of the menu beyond "It's chicken. It's tasty." What am I, at McDonalds? Ireland isn't known globally for it's food scene, but this place was probably the worst experience of the entire trip. Cork has much better to offer. read more

This place is practically an institution in Cork. Over the years I have spent many a night here, celebrating birthdays, engagements, births, Christenings and anniversaries. The atmosphere here is fantastic. It is loud and noisy and you just know that everyone is having a wonderful time. The food is pretty fantastic too. The menu is varied and there is something to suit most tastes. The service is great and the staff are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I have eaten here so many times and I can't say I have ever been disappointed. It is always a first choice whenever I am back in Cork. If you ever find yourself in Cork city and you are looking for great food with a brilliant atmosphere you cannot go wrong with Isaacs! read more

I have been at this restaurant three times in 5 years. The service and the quality are almost perfect. The waiters are friendly and they know details about the food and the wines, they serve. Over the years the high standard has been maintained. The restaurant itself with the waterfall in the yard is always an attraction itself. Please note that the food is high priced, but worth its money. read more

Rachel Allen has proclaimed on TV that Isaacs (McCurtain Street) is her favourite bistro. She has many who'll agree with her. We had a smashing meal there. I must admit I was particularly pleased with the "Wine of the Month", so pleased in fact that I didn't even notice that they charged me €25.00 instead of the €24.00 on the menu. It is a Lugana (from an area close to Lake Garda - see http://www.italianmade.com/wines/DOC10186.cfm ) and is produced by Zenato. One of the best whites I've tasted in a long time. Started off with a lovely plate of tapas between us. Great variety. Then on to the main course. I had one of the day's specials, Turbot on spinach with a Beurre Blanc sauce. Very good. The Advisor went for the Moroccan Tagine, shank of lamb with couscous. Again top class and quite reasonable. Dessert (€7.00) was also quite good and a little different: a Tunisian Orange Cake, served with a berry compote and crème fraîche. The orange taste was not dominant but it had a lovely light citrus flavour. Light and tasty. http://www.isaacsrestaurant.ie read more

I've been here many times and I have to say the ever changing menu keeping up with trends is why I love the joint. Not to mention the staff and owners are extremely knowledgeable about food and wine pairings and suggestions without being stuffy or condescending. Just don't get over jellied prior to your visit :))) and act like ya been there before! Enjoy!!! read more

Was there for a meal on Saturday evening at 5.30 Large party 30 plus but we were treated poorly by the staff, told 3 times we had to be out by 7.30. Bill came to over €1200.00 and asked for 2 glasses of champagne on the house, they said they couldn't do it Food was good but their attitude was way off and leaves a lot to be desired. read more

Beautiful restaurant with fantastic service. We had a large party but nevertheless the service was great. I had the mushroom penne and it was delicious. Everyone in our group throughly enjoyed their meals especially those that had the duck. Would definitely recommend! read more

Service fantastic... I had the scallops for entree and the duck for main , both dishes well seasoned great flavour and falling apart meat . Will be back read more

This is my favourite restaurant in Cork! We eat here all the time. Make sure and try the fried brie. The setting is just gorgeous and the staff are always great. Best restaurant in Cork. read more