We spent 20 days in Ireland, eating our way around the country.
Believe me when I tell you that the meal at Oar was one of the absolute best on the entire trip...This meal was a journey in the very best way imaginable.
We somehow managed to get a last-minute booking...and arrived REALLY early. The staff was gracious and welcoming, and helped us to feel comfortable in the waiting area. They were even kind enough to get us an espresso martini for the wait.
We did the 3 course Prix Fix menu, and added an additional appetizer.
We ordered:
Pan seared scallops: probably the best scallops I've ever eaten.
Foie Gras: absolutely incredible, and with the gingerbread...a revelation!
Classic Beef Carpaccio: delicious.
Hereford Prime Rib Eye: This steak...beef in Ireland just tastes BETTER than it does here in the states. This steak was "my eyes rolled back in my head, and I wanted to lick the plate" good.
Fillet of Irish Lamb: Again...meat just tastes better here. This lamb was perfectly prepared, tender, flavorful. We will both be dreaming about this for a long time.
Warm Blackcurrant Souffle: Only my second souffle ever, and it was a memorable one. Sweet, tart, everything you could ask for.
Orange and Strawberry Cheesecake: It tasted as incredible as it sounds. I'm a big cheesecake snob, and this was just incredible.
All this, along with an amuse-bouche and a palate cleanser that were mind blowing...I definitely plan to eat at Oar Restaurant the next time we are in Ireland. (Which hopefully won't be too horribly long!) read more