The Bistro Gorey

Enjoyed a delightful dinner date with my husband and was charmed by the handwritten menu. The staff was exceptionally attentive. I opted for the lobster thermidor, while he chose the steak. Despite the indulgent lobster, the standout for me was surprisingly the side potatoes – the best I've ever had. The restaurant offers a nice selection of wines, and we were fortunate to be seated in a cosy corner that afforded us some privacy. Highly recommended for a wonderful dining experience!

Located on Goreys main street, The Bistro is easily located, inside is bright and modern and very well spaced. The staff are welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and very attentive. Service was appropriately timed and the specials listed with confidence. On serving the wine both a taste and the label show were perfectly executed. For the starter I had the goats cheese tartlet with rocket and balsamic. My partner had the smoked fish with mini toasts. Both portions were generous and incredibly flavourful.
For the main I ordered lamb shank, with creamy mash and seasonal green vegetables; she ordered the scallops and king prawns in chili sauce with the rosemary and garlic potatoes.
The lamb was perfectly cooked and fell from the bone with no effort at all. The mash was as promised very creamy and smooth, and the brandy jus both rich and flavourful. The scallops were deliciously tender with just the right amount of bite in the sauce, the portion of rosemary potatoes was incredibly generous, and perfectly crunchy if not a touch light on the rosemary and garlic.
Neither of us ordered dessert having been sufficiently stuffed, however the dessert menu seemed very appealing and a nice surprise to see humble classics like rhubarb crumble on the list.
Fantastic food, fantastic service and excellent fair pricing.

DISAPPOINTED

Bistro / Cafe styled Restaurant

Food was reasonably good but very small main portions

French Onion soup and Prawns 🍤 to start

Monkfish and Scallops for mains €34 each very small portions
Side of vegetable were mushy

Cheese platter was good

Service was good

Toilets very clean

Disappointing experience €155

I would not return