Peter K.

Peter K.

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Peter K. has written 34 reviews


Let's Eat In

Let's Eat In Take Aways · Sandyford

1.0 on February 19th, 2010

I'm not in habit of reviewing a place for second time but I've got to. Almost a year ago, I gave this place 4 stars, and it warranted it. Now, I'm pained that I have to give it at least 1 star.

I've been using the place every so often (as you do) since that review and it's steadily declined. M...

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Keywords:
poor, gone downhill, poor management, bad customer service, to be avoided
Let's Eat In

Let's Eat In Take Aways · Shankill

4.0 on October 12th, 2009

Take away (though I always get delivery) of choice for me in the Dundrum area. I mainly stick to the Chinese food and almost everything I have tried is good. Sometimes the food doesn't arrive as hot as you would like, but given the containers they provide it in, you can microwave it - even the ri...

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Keywords:
good food, good portions

I was here last Friday night for the first time at a gig and it is certainly one of the better venues I've been to in Dublin. The actual venue is good and the intimate layout and effect is excellent - makes for a very engaging experience. The bar is nice too and the location is good, though I'm s...

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Keywords:
good for gigs, nice atmosphere

Went to a gig here a couple of months ago and really enjoyed it - the gig was great and I liked the venue also. That's the only time I've been there so I can't say anything about the "non-gig night" elements to the place.

There's plenty of space and there's a nice 'feel' to the venue, somethin...

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Keywords:
good venue, nice atmosphere

Have been here on a few occasions, usually to watch a match. The place does get very busy during match times. There are plenty of screens and plenty of places to sit and watch, provided you can get one of them!

The staff are fine and the food is good too. Worth a visit but definitely head in a...

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Keywords:
good, handy
Café Mao

Café Mao Asian Fusion · Dundrum

4.0 on April 6th, 2009

Had some dinner here on Saturday last. I can agree with everyone so far that the food is very good and can concur with the recommendations regarding the ribs etc. The previous reviews have certainly hit the nail on the head - the food was fresh and authentic, with good size portions from a reason...

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Keywords:
excellent, great food, quick

Went here for lunch today while we were in the area. It's an O'Briens so you know what to expect. The food was fine and the service was well, effective and efficient but not very friendly or engaging, hence only 3 and not 4 stars. That combined with the inexplicably larger then expected price dif...

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Keywords:
good selection, reliable

Popped in here for some dinner last week and I must say I was completely underwhelmed. Having read the previous reviews I was positive about giving it a try having never been before. We got a table which was in a good spot and the staff did seem friendly and attentive - just as they should be and...

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Keywords:
poor, bad menu
Mace

Mace Convenience Stores · Dundrum

4.0 on March 17th, 2009

This is my local shop and I find it very good. They have a good selection of many things, and generally have fresh produce everyday, limited as it is. It's a local shop, and they do it well, so there's not much to point out but I suppose the key is that there are no major downfalls which is all y...

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Keywords:
good, handy, friendly
Let's Eat In

Let's Eat In Take Aways · Sandyford

4.0 on March 17th, 2009

I have eaten from here several times and have never had any complaints. I agree with Susan on everything she said, including the prices being average, though I must add that you seem to get good portions for most of the main dishes. Starters and sides are reasonable. Delivery time is ok, though y...

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Keywords:
good selection, good food
Winters Bar

Winters Bar Pubs & Bars · Dundrum

2.0 on March 15th, 2009

Popped in here last night for a drink after dinner. The drinks were a bit on the pricey side and the crowd seemed a little bit pretentious and not terribly friendly - it just wouldn't be my sort of place I guess. The music didn't inspire me either, trendy background dance with a Latin twist etc -...

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Keywords:
average

Have popped in here a good few times recently as I live in the area and often stop on the way to/from Tesco for a coffee and take some time to relax. Mike is right in saying that it's a nice hideaway, the Starbucks in the main centre is nearly always packed so this makes a nice change and the loc...

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Keywords:
good location, nice atmosphere
Hamleys

Hamleys Toy Shops · Dundrum

3.0 on March 9th, 2009

This is a nice store and I can imagine kids finding it to have a touch of the wonderland about it. While it's not even a patch on the original (and huge) Hamleys in London, it's a good start. As in London, the computer games section is practically a "Game" store (as in the high street brand) loca...

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Keywords:
game, good experience, friendly staff
The O2

The O2 Music Venues · Docklands

4.0 on March 9th, 2009

Have been here three times in recent week and found it to be a big improvement over its previous incarnation as The Point. The new layout makes much use of the venue space, doing away with the big lobby and food/drink areas to extend the arena and move all of these inside the same space. Even on ...

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Keywords:
much improved, good layout, nice atmosphere
Brady's of Shankill

Brady's of Shankill Pubs & Bars · Shankill

4.0 on March 9th, 2009

Went her yesterday for some Sunday lunch. It was my first time here and my initial impression was good. The layout and feel of the place was nice, the kind of pub that I like for relaxed pints or some food. Not too fussy with a nice old feeling but not aged. The carvery was very good, food was ta...

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Keywords:
parking, friendly staff, good carvery
Superquinn

Superquinn Supermarkets · Blackrock

4.0 on December 8th, 2008

I work in the area so I pop in here a lot for some generally food shopping or lunch etc. I find the shop reasonably well laid out and they usually have all or most of what I am looking for, which of course helps to make the shopping experience that little bit more pleasant. The one gripe I have (...

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Keywords:
good experience, well stocked
Superquinn

Superquinn Supermarkets · Ballinteer

4.0 on December 8th, 2008

I'm used to shopping in the Superquinn in Blackrock and ventured into this one for the first time today as I'm new to the area. Very well sized and it didn't take long to get what we wanted, pay for the items and get out. The parking was fine also and so it was a generally pleasant experience.

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Keywords:
good experience

Stayed here recently and really enjoyed it. So much so I've already booked a return visit and will be staying again. Managed to get a great rate the first time which was a stroke of luck but even so, I felt it was well worth the cost. It definately wouldn't suit someone visiting on much of a budg...

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Keywords:
nice rooms. great location

Nice handy place 2 minutes from Embankment Station and not far from Trafalgar Square. Does the usual things like all day breakfast and your usual snack foods. Also does more substantial meals. No frills for sure but clean and simple. Went in a couple of times and would recommend it if you're in t...

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Keywords:
clean, simple, good prices
ASK

ASK Italian · St. James's Park

4.0 on September 29th, 2008

Went to a few of these ASK places in London recently - they're all over the place. Each is different in terms of layout and decoration, usually blended in to the building that they've set up in. Some of them are very modern and stylish and some are far more traditional lending themselves to their...

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Keywords:
good food, simple, reliable, good quality, well situated, good service
Milano

Milano Italian · City Centre (South)

4.0 on September 29th, 2008

I ate here last Saturday and it was lovely. The service was excellent and the food was great also. Food arrived in a timely fashion but wasn't rushed and was piping hot. Much much better then my experiences of Milano in Dundrum. I have to say, our waitress was very friendly and a pleasure to deal...

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Keywords:
good food simple, reliable
Luigi Malones Restaurant

Luigi Malones Restaurant European · Temple Bar

4.0 on September 27th, 2008

I really like this restaurant - I've been here so many times and never give going back yet again a second thought. The food and service are very good. I have only been here in the evenings for dinner so I can't say anything of the day time specials but I can only imagine they're good also. Nice s...

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Keywords:
great food, great service
Movies@ Dundrum

Movies@ Dundrum Cinemas · Dundrum

3.0 on September 26th, 2008

This is the only place I've been to the cinema in the last few months. It's expensive, but which cinema isn't? It's in a decent location for parking and places to eat etc. so it's easy to incorporate seeing a movie into a day of shopping or some dinner and drinks. I'm not overly keen on the layou...

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Keywords:
parking, good location
Bennigan's

Bennigan's American · Dundrum

3.0 on September 26th, 2008

Have eaten here once and food was nice. Just popped in for a bite before seeing a movie. No complaints about the food but it did seem to take a long time for it to come. Would visit again as I think it may have been a once off.

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Keywords:
nice food
Milano

Milano Italian · Dundrum

1.0 on September 26th, 2008

Popped in here one Sunday after some shopping and was very disappointed. We sat outside and our waitress seemed like she'd rather be anywhere else. The table wasn't what I would call cleaned and the food took ages - we only ordered one pizza and a garlic bread. I've been to other Milano's so knew...

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Keywords:
poor service
Siam Thai

Siam Thai Thai · Dundrum

4.0 on September 26th, 2008

Nice atmosphere and mainly good layout give this place a good base to enjoy the nice food they serve. The menu is varied and not too expensive. Service has always been good and the portions are bigger it would seem in most cases then Siam Thai in town. I've yet to visit and not leave feeling sati...

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Keywords:
good food, good atmosphere
River Café

River Café American · Brooklyn

5.0 on September 26th, 2008

Quite simply, this is one of the best restaurants I have ever been in. Every course was perfect, and they served me the best steak I have ever had. The atmosphere, staff, surroundings, food, wine.. everything was top notch.

If you're going, try and book a window seat - the view from under the ...

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Keywords:
excellent, great food, stunning views
Macari's Take Away

Macari's Take Away Take Aways · Glasnevin

3.0 on September 26th, 2008

No complaint on the food except that you don't get a lot of chips - you get far more in the other chippers in the area. It also seems to take a long time to get your food sometimes but if you don't mind waiting then that's not a problem.

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Keywords:
small chips, long waits
Aberdeen Chinese Take Away

Aberdeen Chinese Take Away Take Aways · Ballymun

4.0 on September 26th, 2008

First off, it's fair to say that they don't have the biggest selection in terms of the menu BUT, what they do have to offer is good. Have never had a dish from here and thought it was poor. Some things are nicer then other granted, but there's no accounting for personal taste. Definately my prefe...

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Keywords:
good food, reliable
Lidl

Lidl Supermarkets · Greystones

4.0 on September 26th, 2008

Agree with Mary H. A standard Lidl (aren't they all!?) which has a good range of items. Staff are generally on hand and willing to help. Worth a visit and again the fruit and veg are generally better then what's on offer up in Tesco.

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Keywords:
good
Tesco

Tesco Supermarkets · Greystones

2.0 on September 26th, 2008

A good sized Teco's but they often don't have many items and don't bother going on a Sunday - some of the shelves are near empty and the staff are thin on the ground.

Some of the staff are helpful but a good few are more concerned with chatting to one another then paying attention to you - eve...

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Keywords:
average
Royal Park Chinese Restaurant

Royal Park Chinese Restaurant Chinese · Greystones

4.0 on September 23rd, 2008

This is my usual spot for a Chinese take-away in Greystones - good selection of food and have never been disappointed. Have never eaten in the restaurant itself but would definately recommend the take-away.

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take-away
Scent Thai Restaurant

Scent Thai Restaurant Thai · Greystones

3.0 on September 23rd, 2008

Good Asian food and worth a visit. Personally, I prefer the style of the Thai food in Siam Thai for example, but that's not to say Scent Thai is poor in itself.

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Bochelli's

Bochelli's Italian · Greystones

1.0 on September 23rd, 2008

Recently, I have had some bad experiences and am no longer going to be dining at Bochelli's. I went there for a birthday dinner and the service was very very poor which simply isn't good enough for what I would have considered a decent restaurant.

I've been here several times in the last few y...

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Keywords:
disappointing
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