The best restaurants in Kildare

16/07/2024: When we arrived at 11.35 we were told that the breakfast menu was finished, but if we wanted to take a seat they would get us the lunch menus. We waited half an hour before the menus were printed and bright over. There was black dots floating in the drinking water so I had to order different water. Finally, when we did order from the freshly printed menu not all choices were available.

14/07/2024: Thatch and thyme can be great for a catchup coffee with friends or to break up a long journey. Unfortunately it's not consistent. Negatives first which hopefully can be reviewed and improved. Eggs Benedict, royal and similar are always tasty but the baps are always soggy, not sure is this from water off the egg or the sauce. Got the porridge recently and was expecting fruit compote, honey and muesli, received slightly undercooked porridge, tiny bowl of 1-2 cut strawberries, few seeds in another bowl. No honey. No cutlery. A friend got the açaí smoothie bowl, with fruit, coconut and muesli. Muesli was missing, didn't taste like açaí and was super runny. It did taste nice, presentation was lacking,the fruit had sunk to the bottom. The salmon and chicken salad plates can often be a bit dry around the edges. There is no baby changing table in the bathroom? The baby chairs do not seem like restaurant quality and are very unsteady on the natural floor. They are also filthy. I don't think the straps have ever been washed. Some of the clips to hold the tray were broken. Positives: On a good day the fish is cooked perfectly, the menu has great options, lovely salads. Coffee is really good. Hake when it's on is to die for, flavors all compliment each other. Open sandwich on their brown bread is so filling. Goats cheese tart and beetroot is really tasty. Has real depth to the taste. The flagstone floor adds character and is probably a nightmare to clean but it is kept tidy considering. The outside area is lovely with fresh herbs growing and for a small area they have done a fantastic job.

02/08/2024: What has happened to your pizzas? Have been eating in your restaurant and getting takeaways for years. This time was terrible. The pizza was awful, practically raw. We were so disappointed.

11/10/2024: Amazing Food Fantastic decor what a brilliant restaurant. First time here will be back at the first opportunity. Thanks to Paul and staff for a memorable evening.

07/10/2024: James, Many thanks to you and your wonderful team for hosting a fabulous and exclusive (secret) roundy Birthday event for our family, and fifty guests last Saturday evening. The event couldn’t have gone any better. Starting with the Party family having the most fantastic accommodation in 4 super double rooms at your Stable Yard, a true gem of rustic and yet luxurious and homely overnight accommodation. On arrival our guests were speedily served wonderful pre dinner drinks while mingling to the jazz beat of a cool duo for an hour or so. Dinner (maximising your kitchen garden’s wealth of produce) consisted of a choice of starters, mains and desserts, all wonderfully prepared and served. Special mention must go to the duck main course, which was the best duck I believe I have ever tasted. A big thank you to Paul, your manager on the night, for seeing to all the guest’s requirements and Mary, who worked solidly until well after midnight! And not to forget the youthful Jack at the bar, and all the team. Finally the super sound system allowed for a great dance party into the wee hours. Judging by the accolades subsequently from our guests, everyone was wowed by the evening and the quality of the beautiful venue, the food, wines, music and general craic. For anyone planning a private and exclusive party, get out of town, come down to south Kildare, 50 minutes away, and enjoy this wonderful, special place. We will return soon as the brunch the following morning is to die for!

16/11/2024: As a frequent visitor to 33 Sth main I honestly can say the food is great. Unfortunately my latest and 2nd last visit as I have to attend a work function here but it will be my last visit.There was confusion ref a table and because another member of staff assisted us a waitress literally took it upon herself to Give filthy looks to me and my 5 friends. I'm an older lady and I can honestly say if she were on my team I'd certainly retrain her!The staff work under severe pressure and to see management disccus a work issue with staff members in front of customers is a Big No.The ladies toilets were filthy! Vomit in a sink,no toilet rolls,toilets not flushable ,dirty glassware. It got me thinking if what customers can see is dirty what are areas we can't see like! Honestly Dissapointed

29/10/2024: We had my daughter's 21st birthday celebrations in the terrace on Saturday the 26th of October. The staff were so attentive and went above and beyond and the food was fabulous. I can't speak highly enough of the staff that were on that night. We all had a brilliant night in a lovely venue with great food and absolutely outstanding staff. Thank you all so much ❤️

01/09/2024: Food wasn’t as good as it was previously. Beef very fatty and not tender portion size not great. Kids sausages very skinny and burnt. Not awful, edible but not worth the money. Staff lovely couldn’t be nicer 10/10 for hospitality.

24/08/2024: Had the burger here on Friday evening. One of the best burgers I have ever had. Really nice bar and really friendly staff.

11/10/2024: Just ordered a takeaway, chicken wings, chips and a yakisoba. €31.50 with a 15% discount, quite expensive, €6 deliveryto Celbridge. The chicken was quite dry, not very flavourful. The yakisoba was very small, about 5 prawns, practically no vegetables, not nearly as good as I have had elsewhere, €14.50. I will not be ordering again, much better available in Celbridge.

14/08/2024: This Restuarant was highly recommended by my daughter in law so myself wife and I decided to try it out. We’d never had Korean food before so it was a ‘shot in the dark’ so to speak. It was magnificent! We were served by Katie, a most informed and affable lady, who went through the menu with us. We chose the pork bar b q which arrived with several dishes, and Katie chopped and cooked the pork on the table (each table has a grill build in). Condiments included lettuce leaves, onion in sauce, several spices and small potatoes. I cannot rate this experience highly enough. Wonderful staff and excellent food. .

04/10/2024: Went there today one of my friends sandwich had a hair in it we returned it no body apologised or even offered her anything else. She didn't pay for the lunch as she wasn't charged we all paid and left the premises we were followed out by a very rude member of staff and asked to pay for the tea our friend had plus €1 for an extra filling in an omelette which was a complete oversight. We are all seniors and were treated terribly by that member of staff. Won't be back

23/08/2024: Staff very slow and unfriendly shame they used to be exellent. Food was lovely bar cold toast but was replaced quickly. They need to learn to greet customers with a smile.. it cost nothing.

22/08/2023: Waited over 20 minutes to get a simple take away americano. Staff were completely overwhelmed and there was no visible management presence. The cafe was messy, very cramped and not conducive to a relaxed environment. The food including the cakes did not look appealing at all to me. Overall, would not recommend the cafe.

09/08/2023: Lovely setting the staff are nice but honestly it's so incredibly expensive the food on offer is not amazing unfortunately . They don't have much prep area but I'm sure they could offer better value and better options . Definitely bring a picnic if the weather is nice the coffee is good though .