Isaacs Restaurant

Category: Restaurant


Isaacs Restaurant
48 MacCurtain Street Cork Cork City
Tel:+353 (0)21 450 3805

One of the best restaurants in the land For cooking and service well above average Award Winner Best Of The Best

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Isaacs Restaurant


In 1992 Michael and Catherine Ryan, together with partner/head chef Canice Sharkey, opened this large, atmospheric modern restaurant in an 18th-century warehouse and it immediately struck a chord with people tired of having to choose between fine dining and fast food, and became a trend-setter in the modern Irish food movement.


The combination of international influences and reassuring Irish traditions was ahead of its time, and it quickly gained a following of people who enjoyed both the informal atmosphere, and the freshness of approach in Canice Sharkey's kitchen.


In a quiet, low-key way, this Cork restaurants played a leading role in the culinary revolution that has overtaken Ireland over the last decade or two. Their original blend of Irish and international themes, together with a policy of providing quality food and good value in an informal, relaxed ambience has attracted endless imitations.


Ingredients are carefully sourced, the cooking is consistently accomplished and menus are freshened by occasional inspired introductions (a plate of tapas, for example, which can be a starter or a lovely light lunch). A list of about seven specials changes twice daily, and most dishes are available with little oil and no dairy produce, on request.


The service is terrific too, and a visit here is always great fun.


The wine list , which is considerately arranged by style ('dry, light and fresh', 'full bodied' etc), follows a similar philosophy, offering a good combination of classics and more unusual bottles, at accessible prices - and Isaacs coffee is organic and Fair Trade.



Seats 120. L Mon-Sat 12.30-2.30, D daily 6-10 (Sun to 9). Set L €14.50; set D Mon-Wed & early bird Thu-Sat €25; also short à la carte L&D and daily blackboard specials; vegetarian dishes highlighted. House wine from €22. Service discretionary. Toilets wheelchair accessible; children welcome (high chair, baby changing facilities). Closed - L Sun, Christmas week, L Bank Holidays. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

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5 minutes from Patrick Street; opposite Gresham Metropole Hotel
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