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Had another visit today 23/02/2026 for dinner, ordered two appetizers and one dessert. The chicken liver pate was nice, rich and creamy liver flavor went well with the crispy fry bread and sour pickles. Small pork pie's pastry had some slightly overburnt and had spots, but it was crispy overall. The filling was seasoned nicely, but could use a bit more gravy or juice. The blackberry sundae with ice cream was nicely done, silky texture ice cream, sundae was rich in blackberry flavor. Other elements provide a diversity of mouthfeel, but I felt some of them were a bit of nuisance as their textures sometimes did not feel harmonized together.
Friendly staff and delicious food! A great causal yet nice restaurant to grab a bit to eat after a long day. A sister restaurant of Goldie, they have fresh local cuisine and list where they source their foods which I loved. Highly recommend if you're in Cork!
We stopped in here for lunch on a bit of a whim and I were still talking about it five days later. The restaurant is super cute and I loved the decor. It got very busy after 1pm but the service didn't suffer. The mussels were to die for and my husband won't stop talking about the steak sandwich. Will be recommending this place to e
Market Lane was by our hotel and the menu looked good, so we decided to check it out one night for dinner. It was a Tuesday, just after 7 and it was packed inside. Luckily, there was an outside table for the three of us, and they were able to accommodate a stroller. For drinks, I was looking forward to a Guinness, but they didn't have. So instead, I had the Angel stout, which was very smooth. It was a bit darker and a little more bitter than Guinness, but still good. For food, we had: -Chicken liver pâté, spiced plum chutney with sourdough toast - not sure if I really loved this one but the sourdough toast was good Glenbeigh mussels steamed in white wine, cream, celery and herbs with crusty baguette - I don't normally like anything with celery but I didn't taste it here, so it was fine. I liked the mussels. This kind was small, which I prefer to the giant ones found in the U.S. -Pan roast Ballycotton monkfish, garlic ratte potatoes, roast pepper purée, lemon salted green beans, smoked pancetta and almond crumb - the fish was cooked perfectly and tasted fresh, but the green beans could have used a bit more cooking time -Sirloin Steak (10oz) - my husband got this one since he wanted to try the beef in Ireland, and it didn't disappoint. Their steaks are served with mushrooms, house chips, shallots and choice of: peppercorn and brandy cream, whipped garlic butter or roasted pepper chimichurri. He picked the peppercorn and brandy, which was nice I really liked that they had a kids' menu and that there were no chicken tenders or pizza to be found on there. Instead, there were dishes like shepherd's pie, pasta Bolognese, and roasted chicken breast. They even had a baby bowl, which we ended up ordering for my 8-month old. It was a huge bowl of mashed potatoes, finely shredded chicken, with tiny bits of soft carrots. She loved it! It also came with a side of gravy, but we used that for ourselves. It tasted similar to the peppercorn and brandy cream that came with the steak. I really appreciated this menu item because I never really see baby food on restaurant menus, and this allowed her to be a part of our dining experience.
Eh, it was okay. I learned about Market Lane from TikTok which should've been my first clue to find somewhere else to dine, but it was a Monday night and so many of the other spots on my list were closed. I ordered the french onion soup and the steak frites with herbed butter. The french onion soup came out piping hot, too hot to eat. I immediately knew by looking at it that this wasn't going to be the best french onion soup. It looked like someone sprinkled Kraft shredded cheese on top and microwaved it. The flavor was lacking and it needed salt, pepper, and more onion. The steak came with the herbed butter on the side. It was OK but nothing to write home about. I was surprised by this since I know Ireland is supposedly known for their beef and their butter but I felt like I've had better steaks back in the states. The service was friendly and attentive and the ambiance was upscale but homey. I wouldn't rush back to this spot if I find myself in Cork again but it's an OK option for its central location and Monday night hours.
This was hands down the best food I had on my trip across the UK. The restaurant even though it was a little packed still felt pretty intimate and is great for larger groups or a couple. The servers were kind and extremely attentive throughout the evening. The food was out of this world. We got calamari on the trip and this was the most delicious by far it had an amazing sauce with nuts and was so tender. The cocktails were strong and just absolutely stunning. The chicken was amazing it was so tender and I would highly recommend it. The fries were not that good and you could probably skip them.
Everything here was delicious! Highly recommend if you're in Cork. I had the filet with the whipped garlic butter which was cooked with perfectly. I also tried the bohemian raspberry which was one of the best cocktails I've had. I love raspberry and loved that the flavor was super authentic and not overly sweet. I also tried the plum sour which was great as well and super pretty: Service was great and restaurant itself is cozy.
I really went in with Hugh hopes for this spot. I've been traveling Ireland now for days and all over I see some of the largest cows on the hillsides and countryside. I was craving meat and ordered the sirloin. What a major disappointment. Visually it looked perfect. But it was bad. The cook did not know how to cook the meat at all. I can't say Chef because no self respecting chef would give you meat with so little rest time and poorly prepared. It was good gamey. Chewed for ever and the fingers wouldn't pull apart easily. I usually velvet my meat and it makes a huge difference. This place did nothing close and the meat was horribly prepared. Once I cut it, all the juice came out and the meat was tough to chew. The compound butter was decent. The steak needed salt. That's never good. But the worst part was the red peppers. Omg. They were gross. They tasted like what bad body odors from 7/11 smell like. The service was good. I had a sweet young waitress. But the heater kept turning off and it was cold outside today June 8 2025. I don't think I would ever get steak from here. We tried their brownie dessert. Super gooey and well done. My hot lemon ginger tea was great that's why I gave it a 2 versus a 1. Their pork dish (neck). Was the best option. Wife loved it. Her cocktail was also great. Passion fruit drink. Yummy.
We ended up at Market Lane purely by accident. We were looking for a sticky toffee pudding and after checking many places nearby saw that Market Lane had a bread and butter pudding so we thought we would try that. We were so glad we did! Market Lane was a true delight. We sat at the bar and the (I think) head bartender was super friendly and willing to entertain all of our questions. He suggested we pair our dessert with whiskey drinks. I got an old fashioned (maybe the best one I've ever had) and he made a special one of a kind whiskey drink on the spot for my friend who is a little hesitant about whiskey... and she loved it! The service was simply impeccable and we had such an unexpectedly lovely evening. I would recommend Market Lane to anyone visiting Cork! P.s. They also have beer next door from the smallest microbrewery in Ireland. Super cool!
Centrally located in Cork. We saw "Walk in Welcome" sign in front and went in. It seemed to be a popular and busy venue. The prices were okay for a downtown restaurant. The food was finely prepared and quite flavorful. We ordered: 4* Confit Lamb croquettes included cucumber and scattion salad, coriander, toasted sesame, soy and lime dressing. Crispy and delicious, salad was tasty. 4*Pan roast monkfish-golden beets in bernaise sauce, fondant potatoes and green beans: fish was tender, potatoes were great, the best I've had in Ireland. Green beans were Al dents, just right. 4.5*Seafood pasta, mussels, squid, haddock, tomatoes, garlic, orzo pasta, crunchy samphire: a great dish to order, fresh and delicious.
This was a lovely spot for dinner. Very high end modern interior with a covered outdoor patio. I recommend a reservation, we did not have one but were fortunate to have a few seats open up at the bar. The Hake dish was fresh and delicious. I didn't enjoy the ratatouille that accompanies the dish, but the fish was well worth it. The filet was also cooked perfectly and had great flavor! The chips were also yummy. Great texture outside and soft interior. Their own soup was also delicious. Great flavor and had a great onion to broth ratio. If in the area I recommend getting a reservation or arriving earlier to snag a table. Great overall read more
I had a reservation for dinner but somehow ended up in the area two hours early. Luckily, the staff was kind enough to seat me when I arrived! The fish and chips were good but pretty standard. The mushy peas, though, were some of the better ones I've had on my trip. The crispy chicken torn salad was a bit of a surprise--the chicken wasn't crispy at all and seemed more like cooked chicken that had been torn up and pan-fried. Definitely different, but not what I was expecting. The restaurant was pretty packed, with people constantly coming and going. They also had tons of awards displayed outside, so clearly it's a popular spot in the area. Maybe I should have tried more dishes to figure out what all those awards are about. read more
2 months ago
Market Lane is an absolute must when visiting Cork! I had the steak sandwich, and it was outstanding, served on incredible homemade bread that was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect complement to the tender steak. I paired it with one of their locally brewed lagers, which was crisp, refreshing, and a great match for the meal. The biggest surprise was the mushroom soup. It was rich, velvety, and absolutely exquisite, served with warm house made bread that was impossible to stop eating. What truly made the experience exceptional was the hospitality. Every member of the staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel at home. Fresh local ingredients, fantastic beer, unforgettable food, and wonderful service. Market Lane deserves every bit of its five stars. Highly recommended! read more
Had another visit today 23/02/2026 for dinner, ordered two appetizers and one dessert. The chicken liver pate was nice, rich and creamy liver flavor went well with the crispy fry bread and sour pickles. Small pork pie's pastry had some slightly overburnt and had spots, but it was crispy overall. The filling was seasoned nicely, but could use a bit more gravy or juice. The blackberry sundae with ice cream was nicely done, silky texture ice cream, sundae was rich in blackberry flavor. Other elements provide a diversity of mouthfeel, but I felt some of them were a bit of nuisance as their textures sometimes did not feel harmonized together. read more
4 months ago
Friendly staff and delicious food! A great causal yet nice restaurant to grab a bit to eat after a long day. A sister restaurant of Goldie, they have fresh local cuisine and list where they source their foods which I loved. Highly recommend if you're in Cork! read more
5 months ago
We stopped in here for lunch on a bit of a whim and I were still talking about it five days later. The restaurant is super cute and I loved the decor. It got very busy after 1pm but the service didn't suffer. The mussels were to die for and my husband won't stop talking about the steak sandwich. Will be recommending this place to e read more
Market Lane was by our hotel and the menu looked good, so we decided to check it out one night for dinner. It was a Tuesday, just after 7 and it was packed inside. Luckily, there was an outside table for the three of us, and they were able to accommodate a stroller. For drinks, I was looking forward to a Guinness, but they didn't have. So instead, I had the Angel stout, which was very smooth. It was a bit darker and a little more bitter than Guinness, but still good. For food, we had: -Chicken liver pâté, spiced plum chutney with sourdough toast - not sure if I really loved this one but the sourdough toast was good Glenbeigh mussels steamed in white wine, cream, celery and herbs with crusty baguette - I don't normally like anything with celery but I didn't taste it here, so it was fine. I liked the mussels. This kind was small, which I prefer to the giant ones found in the U.S. -Pan roast Ballycotton monkfish, garlic ratte potatoes, roast pepper purée, lemon salted green beans, smoked pancetta and almond crumb - the fish was cooked perfectly and tasted fresh, but the green beans could have used a bit more cooking time -Sirloin Steak (10oz) - my husband got this one since he wanted to try the beef in Ireland, and it didn't disappoint. Their steaks are served with mushrooms, house chips, shallots and choice of: peppercorn and brandy cream, whipped garlic butter or roasted pepper chimichurri. He picked the peppercorn and brandy, which was nice I really liked that they had a kids' menu and that there were no chicken tenders or pizza to be found on there. Instead, there were dishes like shepherd's pie, pasta Bolognese, and roasted chicken breast. They even had a baby bowl, which we ended up ordering for my 8-month old. It was a huge bowl of mashed potatoes, finely shredded chicken, with tiny bits of soft carrots. She loved it! It also came with a side of gravy, but we used that for ourselves. It tasted similar to the peppercorn and brandy cream that came with the steak. I really appreciated this menu item because I never really see baby food on restaurant menus, and this allowed her to be a part of our dining experience. read more
4 months ago
The service was amazing , our server Tracy was fabulous. The food was excellent . The bohemian raspberry drink was a hit ! Great ambiance read more
Eh, it was okay. I learned about Market Lane from TikTok which should've been my first clue to find somewhere else to dine, but it was a Monday night and so many of the other spots on my list were closed. I ordered the french onion soup and the steak frites with herbed butter. The french onion soup came out piping hot, too hot to eat. I immediately knew by looking at it that this wasn't going to be the best french onion soup. It looked like someone sprinkled Kraft shredded cheese on top and microwaved it. The flavor was lacking and it needed salt, pepper, and more onion. The steak came with the herbed butter on the side. It was OK but nothing to write home about. I was surprised by this since I know Ireland is supposedly known for their beef and their butter but I felt like I've had better steaks back in the states. The service was friendly and attentive and the ambiance was upscale but homey. I wouldn't rush back to this spot if I find myself in Cork again but it's an OK option for its central location and Monday night hours. read more
9 months ago
This was hands down the best food I had on my trip across the UK. The restaurant even though it was a little packed still felt pretty intimate and is great for larger groups or a couple. The servers were kind and extremely attentive throughout the evening. The food was out of this world. We got calamari on the trip and this was the most delicious by far it had an amazing sauce with nuts and was so tender. The cocktails were strong and just absolutely stunning. The chicken was amazing it was so tender and I would highly recommend it. The fries were not that good and you could probably skip them. read more
4 months ago
Came with a party of 8. Everything was delicious, but the real winner was the bacon collar!! The entire plate was perfection!! read more
Everything here was delicious! Highly recommend if you're in Cork. I had the filet with the whipped garlic butter which was cooked with perfectly. I also tried the bohemian raspberry which was one of the best cocktails I've had. I love raspberry and loved that the flavor was super authentic and not overly sweet. I also tried the plum sour which was great as well and super pretty: Service was great and restaurant itself is cozy. read more
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1 year ago
I really went in with Hugh hopes for this spot. I've been traveling Ireland now for days and all over I see some of the largest cows on the hillsides and countryside. I was craving meat and ordered the sirloin. What a major disappointment. Visually it looked perfect. But it was bad. The cook did not know how to cook the meat at all. I can't say Chef because no self respecting chef would give you meat with so little rest time and poorly prepared. It was good gamey. Chewed for ever and the fingers wouldn't pull apart easily. I usually velvet my meat and it makes a huge difference. This place did nothing close and the meat was horribly prepared. Once I cut it, all the juice came out and the meat was tough to chew. The compound butter was decent. The steak needed salt. That's never good. But the worst part was the red peppers. Omg. They were gross. They tasted like what bad body odors from 7/11 smell like. The service was good. I had a sweet young waitress. But the heater kept turning off and it was cold outside today June 8 2025. I don't think I would ever get steak from here. We tried their brownie dessert. Super gooey and well done. My hot lemon ginger tea was great that's why I gave it a 2 versus a 1. Their pork dish (neck). Was the best option. Wife loved it. Her cocktail was also great. Passion fruit drink. Yummy. read more
We ended up at Market Lane purely by accident. We were looking for a sticky toffee pudding and after checking many places nearby saw that Market Lane had a bread and butter pudding so we thought we would try that. We were so glad we did! Market Lane was a true delight. We sat at the bar and the (I think) head bartender was super friendly and willing to entertain all of our questions. He suggested we pair our dessert with whiskey drinks. I got an old fashioned (maybe the best one I've ever had) and he made a special one of a kind whiskey drink on the spot for my friend who is a little hesitant about whiskey... and she loved it! The service was simply impeccable and we had such an unexpectedly lovely evening. I would recommend Market Lane to anyone visiting Cork! P.s. They also have beer next door from the smallest microbrewery in Ireland. Super cool! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Centrally located in Cork. We saw "Walk in Welcome" sign in front and went in. It seemed to be a popular and busy venue. The prices were okay for a downtown restaurant. The food was finely prepared and quite flavorful. We ordered: 4* Confit Lamb croquettes included cucumber and scattion salad, coriander, toasted sesame, soy and lime dressing. Crispy and delicious, salad was tasty. 4*Pan roast monkfish-golden beets in bernaise sauce, fondant potatoes and green beans: fish was tender, potatoes were great, the best I've had in Ireland. Green beans were Al dents, just right. 4.5*Seafood pasta, mussels, squid, haddock, tomatoes, garlic, orzo pasta, crunchy samphire: a great dish to order, fresh and delicious. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Yummy food. Great service. Great location. The restaurant was very nice inside. Highly recommend read more
4 years ago
Had a great time at Market Lane and definitely recommend if you are in Cork. We came here on a Saturday evening with no reservation and was seated quickly. The staff were very friendly. The restaurant looks very modern and is a good size. We were seated on the second floor. We started with the Smoked haddock croquettes with house pickles and lime & dill aioli. For entrees, I had the Pan roast monkfish, creamy curried velouté, fragrant pilaf rice with saffron, cardamom, peas, carrot and toasted almonds and my husband had the Marinated Lamb rump, potato and smoked garlic gratin, honey roast parsnips, pea & mint pistou. All the food was so delicious and flavorful. The portions were also a good size. Unfortunately, we did not have room for dessert but looked great as well. read more
4 years ago
We had a wonderful evening at Market Lane. Our server was quite new but happily gave us as much info as possible about dishes. I started with the mussels. Large portion and delicious. The broth and accompanying bread are a meal by themselves. I had the baked hake. Served with a beet and potato gratin, the fish was prepared perfectly and the side hot and delicious. Fantastic ambiance and meal! read more
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Lots of vegetarian options, and the (local) Elbow lager is quite good too. The chickpea panisse has undisclosed green beans, so just an FYI. Enjoy! read more
4 years ago
Everything about this place was top-tier. We had to make a reservation to get in as this is one of the most popular spots in the city. I would definitely recommend visiting this location while in the city as you won't be disappointed with the quality of the food. I went with the lamb which was amazing. My other friend went with the fillet which he also said was very delicious. And my third friend chose the chicken Salad which looked delicious and filling. All of the ingredients were fresh. The staff made us feel welcomed and the environment had great energy. Would definitely retire as the location is in the middle of the bustling city center and features numerous restaurants and shops. Great job market Lane. read more
4 years ago
Came here with coworkers on business trip. Nice ambience and food. The lamb rump was great . My coworkers in Cork like the beers here. Staff were friendly. Very noisy during dinner even on a weekday night. read more
3 years ago
Wow! Just...wow. The best meal I've had in a long while. The place is very nice and honestly I thought it was going to be very expensive, but the prices were very reasonable. The food: ridiculously good and lots of local products. I had the house smoked haddock arancini (very good!) and the slow cooked Crowe's bacon collar with mustard glaze, parsnip and scallion mash, carrot purée, and creamy leek sauce with glazed hispi cabbage. OMG best meal all year!!!!! My sister had the French onion soup, which was hearty and delicious. For dessert I had the pot de chocolat (very rich) and she had the brownie, which she said was the best brownie she's ever had...and that's what she always gets. The salted caramel was excellent. Our waitress, Abigail, was super nice and very attentive. She knew the menu and helped steer us in the right direction. Thanks Abbie!!!!! I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back when I return to Cork. read more
3 years ago
We were more then happy to grab 3 bar seats and get to know their more then helpful bartender Evan who even gave us a list of places to check out in other towns. Drinks were great and food was amazing. Would definitely go back. I suggest a reservation as they are popular, and totally worth it. I had the curry soup special which was so good everyone was dipping their bread in it. Hubs had the monkfish which was cooked perfectly and my son had the chicken which was delicious. read more
2 years ago
Delicious food and wonderful staff. Posting my dish bc it was so good and the plate didn't have a picture up!! read more
3 years ago
I was so surprised at the quality of food and service I found in. Cork. I think we had better meals in Cork than we did in Paris. The wait staff was very attentive. Market Lane was highly recommended and did not disappoint. read more
Had a lovely dinner in Cork here. Great drinks menu. The restaurant is huge with a large upstairs section as well. My wife had a salad and then the mussels. I had a steak. Dessert menu was also good. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more
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5/6 Oliver Plunkett Street
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