Greenes Restaurant Hotel Isaacs

Just finished a great meal at greenes, big portions of tasty food, friendly and efficient staff, I’ll come back again next time I’m in cork!

GREENE’S 01.05.10
What did we ever do before butternut squash?
That question was popped in Greene’s Restaurant (by the waterfall) last evening as Dine in Cork Week continued with yet another smashing meal for €25.00.
The butternut squash came in one of the starters where it was combined with Ardsallagh Goats Cheese in a Spring roll, quite a large one, served with mixed baby leaves and a beetroot dressing. We both enjoyed one.
Then on to the main courses. The West Cork confit of duck leg was on parmesan mash, braised red cabbage and a rosemary jus. An excellent deep plateful though the strongish aroma of the Rosemary jus permeated everything.
We also had the 8 oz ribeye steak, with a brandy pepper sauce. It was cooked to perfection and the presentation was impressive as the dauphnoise potato stack had a neat layer of onion added before being crowned with a Portobello mushroom. Enjoyed that one!
I went for the Irish Liqueur Crème Caramel. It was a lovely dessert but I must say the Crème Brule across the table was really one of the best we’ve ever come across and to top it off it was served with a few delicious homemade shortbread biscuits and ice-cream, a real five star treat.
Very happy too with our bottle of the house red (c €23.00), a Sicilian Ca'di Ponti Nero D'Avola 2008. It was a juicy, easy-drinking treat with “ripe black cherry and plum fruit” and a hint of spice. Coffee was also included in the price and needless to say we got a friendly welcome and excellent service. Highly recommended. Got out and try that Dine in Cork menu. Most restaurants, including Greene’s have four choices per course and you won't go wrong!

GREENES
Had coffee and scones in Greenes by the waterfall this Saturday morning. Great coffee, great scone (not to mention jam and cream) – all well presented by a friendly waitress. Sat back in the comfortable chairs and enjoyed it very much indeed. Cost for two: €10.40.

Went in for an 'early bird’ 6-7pm. Arrived at 6:59pm and still no problem with having the early bird menu. Starter, main, desert & tea/coffee for €28. Fairly good choice, steak, chicken, fish and a veggie. Slightly smaller portion size then the main menu but still went away absolutely stuffed with yummyness. Efficient, friendly, mainly French staff. Over all a good night out I’d say.