Jacobs On The Mall

Delicious! Being from the States, the appetizers had unique twists. I had the fried brie for starter accompanied with a light jam, arugula salad, and orange crème. My description doesn’t do it justice. For entrée I had Surf and Turf with Monkfish, instead of scallops. Delicious! Rare fish to find! The cocktails were really well done. Perfect combination of spirits. Everything was beautifully presented and the service was great. I recommend!

Jacob’s has always had a very good reputation but I have to admit I was a little disappointed. It was Christmas when we were there and there was a big group of us but I felt it was a bit overpriced and the food was not amazing. My fish was over cooked.
When we booked we were not told that we would have to have a set menu (and not the al a carte menu which we wanted) as our group was so big (12 people) and were only told this the day before. When we pointed out that this had not been told to us we were made feel like this was our fault, and they begrudgingly agreed to give us the al a carte menu. If it wasn’t two days before Christmas and hard to find an alternative venue at such short notice, I think we would have cancelled.
I think this place is overrated and I won’t be rushing back the next time I am in Cork.

This place is over priced and over packed. It has a very good reputation and I can not understand why!

Used to come here for all special meals when we lived in Cork. Nice atmosphere and food. Food could perhaps be a little less fussy and relaxed. service is excellent.

JACOBS ON THE MALL 05.11.10
Dine-in-Cork’s assertion that this week’s promotion gives you 20 per cent more value than usual was underlined in no uncertain manner by Jacobs on the Mall last night. The three course meal, plus coffee, that I enjoyed for € 25.00 euro was certainly worth a good deal more.
Haven’t really tried Pumpkin before but with Thanksgiving coming up, went for the Pumpkin Fritters with Parma Ham & Salsa Verde. Nicely balanced starter and we were off to a flier.
Main course was a Duck Confit with lentils and chorizo ragout, buttered kale and champ. Normally you get one piece of duck but I got two moist legs, crispy on outside. The matching ragout was spot on. The kale perhaps might have benefitted from shredding before cooking as it was quite a chew but nothing too strenuous.
The desert was also top class: Date & Butterscotch Pudding with Fudge Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream. Delighted with it.
And indeed delighted with all three courses, even if some of them didn’t feature on the advertised menu, but that will happen a bit this week as the restaurants buy fresh in the markets.
Jacobs sell four whites and four reds by the glass. Enjoyed a Chilean Morande Pionero 2008 Chardonnay (€ 5.75) and a New Zealand Ta Moko Sauvigon Blanc (€ 6.25). Oh and by the way, the coffee was also of a high standard.
Jacobs is quite a venue, as many of you will know. For those who have not been, the high ceiling, retained from its days as Turkish Baths, leaves a huge space which has been filled with large scale hanging shrubbery and lighting. The big expanse of wall is hung with art works. Chairs are quite plush and comfortable. The welcome is warm and service excellent. What’s not to like? Get in there and get that € 25.00 value while you can. 021 4 251 530.
JACOBS ON THE MALL
Good crowd at Jacobs on the Mall last evening, though not your typical Women’s Christmas groups, as couples were very much in evidence.
They have a special offer on, € 24.00 approx for 2 courses, 28 for three. Though the menu is cheaper, the standard of food and service is still very high.
My ladies went for the crisp crunchy breads supplied at the start, especially the fig enhanced brown version.
The long chicken and veg spring roll was a popular starter, served with a salad and dip. Very nice.
Most went for the Venison, served with champ and red cabbage, as the main course. Portions were generous but beware: unless you ask otherwise, the meat will be served rare.
Not too many had the appetite for the big range of deserts but those that did were delighted, with the Triple Chocolate Wedge in particular.
Lovely evening, Lovely food. Now they tell me.

Probably Cork city’s second-​best restaurant (after the Ivory Tower, which I haven’t been to but has a good reputation). The food is usually lovely, if sometimes a little overthought. The restaurant does have a great interior and the staff are pretty good.
The best thing about Jacob’s is that, while it’s definitely a relatively high-​end restaurant, the prices aren’t too bad. You could get away with a three-​course meal for two for under € 80, which is pretty good.

Excellent service and wine list (Bit on the expensive side) and the sommelier is very helpful. The food was very good too (i loved the basil and cracked black pepper ice cream) all in all worth a visit.

One of Cork’s poshest restaurants… my parents took me here for my university graduation. I felt I had arrived. It’s all very fancy, and the food is delicious. Attentive service also gives the place an added bonus.