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    The Spitjack

    4.6 (76 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    poached eggs with halloumi, avocado, and pico de gallo on toast
    Faria M.

    Not sure how this restaurant is during lunch/ dinner, but cannot recommend their breakfast selection. The space and service is good, however I thought the food was mediocre and overpriced (although their drinks menu is quite inventive and I really enjoyed the latte I got).

    Armin M.

    We went here for brunch and it was ok. I got the golden latte which was pretty good. The brunch menu is not that amazing. I wish there was more of the roasted meats on there. It's mostly toast items. The service was good and we were seated very fast. The ambiance is pretty and much of it is Christmas themed decorated.

    French toast and eggs Benedict

    Great food and service. There was a little bit of a line out the door but it went quick and it was worth it! They don't take reservations on Sundays (hence the wait). Go! Great brunch spot. You won't be disappointed.

    Mixed roast of beef, pork belly, and chicken
    Reggie M.

    For our last lunch in Cork, Ireland, we thought it fitting to enjoy a Sunday roast. The Spit Jack is located right in the bustling heart of Cork. We made a same-day reservation without any trouble, thanks to the restaurant's spacious two-story dining facility. We were seated on the second floor. For the Sunday roast, diners can choose either a two- or three-course fixed-price meal. My partner and I decided to share both appetizers and main courses. For appetizers, we shared vegetable soup with bread and crispy fried calamari. For our main course, we chose the roast platter: two slices of beef, pork belly, and rotisserie chicken, served with mashed potatoes, bread, and carrots. It was a hearty meal--the roasts were delicious and generously portioned for two people. The Spit Jack provided the perfect setting for a lovely farewell lunch before we returned to London.

    berries and mascarpone french toast, huevos rancheros
    Sarah S.

    we came without a reservation around noon and were seated immediately in the upstairs section. they decorated really nicely for the holidays, and the atmosphere was festive and cozy. i ordered the berry and mascarpone french toast and my partner ordered the huevos rancheros. despite how busy they were, service was fast and they gave us multiple pitchers to refill our water with when they ran dry. i really enjoyed the berry french toast; it wasn't too sweet and the mascarpone really complimented the tartness of the berries. if you're looking for traditional huevos rancheros, you won't find them here. the food was quite good, but they do serve it with beans on (albeit high quality) toast. it was too tomato-based and slightly sweet for my partner, but he could acknowledge that the food was good, just not to his tastes. the portion sizes were hearty and the food was filling. a reservation is definitely a good idea.

    Siena F.

    Stopped in here during a very short pit stop on a day tour to Blarney. I wanted to get off the beaten path and away from the big tourist spots, and this place fit the bill. Not only did they turn out my food in under 40 minutes, my waitress Nancy was also very accommodating when I requested a switch of bread from the usual menu. The food was good as well, I had the chicken sandwich! Ambiance was lovely and it was quite and tucked away.

    Smoked Royale. Eggs benny with smoked salmon, avocado and paprika hollandaise.

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    Great Irish breakfast. The hash brown was thick and super crispy. Very delicious. The black and white pudding were good as well

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    Wonderful, small place, had pork belly and rack of ribs and did not disappoint. Fries were good too, as well as the cocktails

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    Fantastic food, great service! Was packed the night we arrived and we were lucky to have secured a table. One of the best meals of our trip.

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    Wonderful fun restaurant. Great food and service. The menu is very varied and the quality of the food is excellent.

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    Market Lane is an absolute must when visiting Cork! I had the steak sandwich, and it was…read moreoutstanding, 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!

    Had another visit today 23/02/2026 for dinner, ordered two appetizers and one dessert…read more 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.

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    I had popped in here as my companions were in the music store across the road. I had barely walked…read morein, requested a table for 4, and the gentleman/employee at the door just gave off an air of attitude (I'm thinking he was the manager). During our entire stay, as my friends had joined about 10 minutes after I was seated and had already ordered drinks, the employee just kept throwing glances and staring at us the entire time. We were all ordering, so it wasn't like we were holding a table hostage. We did get good service from the waiter, although he didn't come around as often, even when we were out of drinks. Kudos to the whisky sommelier for giving us great suggestions. It's a quirky bar/restaurant, but I'm not sure it would be worth a return trip. The employee with the attitude was really unnerving.

    Came here with a party of 11. We dined upstairs where there is a stage with live musicians. The…read moremusic started off with one gentlemen playing the accordion and the other playing the guitar. Next the musicians played the bodhrán, an Irish drum. Finally, the musicians invited about six members of the audience to learn how to play the bodhrán. Overall the music quality was excellent. The food was also satisfying. I had the chicken and chorizo pie which came with a small side salad dressed in honey mustard and a small portion of roasted potatoes. My friends really enjoyed the pork ribs. The waitress was awesome she split the bill for our entire group!

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    Smoking area with bar.

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    The bar interior-A true Irish experience.

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