The Spinnaker Bar and Restaurant
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The Spinnaker Bar and Restaurant
The Spinnaker Bar and Restaurant
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IreneM03
Dublin, Ireland9 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Yes, I was very disappointed with this restaurant as I had great things about it but went for dinner with two other adults and seven young adults. We had two tables and the waitress was working both tables. She encourages the teenagers to purchase the large chicken wings as a starter- 16.95 euros each ! And then she gave one of the younger kids the adult fish & chips which he started to eat. About 2/3 mins later she realised her mistake and took the dish off him and gave the ‘eaten dish to the adult’ no apology. When the dish was sent back as had being eaten by someone else, we were told that the child didn’t touch it which was untrue. The replacement fish & chips were awful. So in summary a very bad experience and we won’t be back. Sorry but can’t recommend this restaurant. Poor service & no management in place to deal with issues.
Written 16 July 2020
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Hi , it was me , Niall the owner that delt with you.
You complained that your son who was given your full fish n chips instead or his mini fish n chip , your son did take a bite of it , before realising our mistake , yes we did pass your plate over to you from your son , we all were a little amazed you insisted on a new replacement dish.
Regarding chicken wings , it was fully explained to you , you ordered 3 large wings to share between 7 kids ... all prices are clearly stated on our menus .
We did apologise to you when you walked up carrying the plate to return it to us .
We made a small mistake , we apologised, your tables were checked twice , all plates clean .
Fiinally it was Sarah who is within our employment for some years now , and is very experienced when dealing with challengeing situations.
We do hope to see you back soon , and look forward to making amends .
Apologies again
Kind regards Niall
Written 18 July 2020
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Jo K
1 contribution
Aug 2020
We have been visiting Dunmore East for short breaks for years as we love the area. We dined at the Spinnaker bar and restaurant in August 2020 For the first time and we were so looking forward to trying this restaurant Our meal was very unsatisfactory and we did not feel that our complaint was dealt with in a very customer friendly way. We were charged in full although the food was not eaten. We will not be back. We found the other restaurants in the area to be very good with great service and the food most enjoyable.
Written 28 August 2020
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Hi , thanks for you feedback
You dined with us last Tuesday night August 25, you had our fish n chips and your wife our salmon croquettes starter .
Your wife very much enjoyed her starter as per her own admittance.
After you finished you meal , when it was being cleared by Marriane, you stated the fish wasn’t great , we apologised and asked what was actually wrong , you repeated , the fish wasn’t great .
Our floor supervisor Sarah some minutes later approach you to enquire as to the exact problem with your meal , again all could say was the ( fish wasn’t great )... you were unable to tell us what exactly your issue was .
To this avail I decided not to remove the price of your fish n chip from your bill , as in fairness you had eaten all of it , and you were unable to offer and other information apart from ( the fish wasn’t great ) , no other comments like , texture , fish type , batter , seasoning, size , were forthcoming.
I congratulate you on your first trip advisor review.
It certainly goes against the norm for the spinnaker .
Sorry if we failed you , and we do hope you will return
Kind regards Team spinnaker
Written 1 September 2020
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Nigel M
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
This is an exceptional restaurant with a top quality menu which is competitively priced and extremely friendly and helpful staff. The ambience of the restaurant is excellent and we moved into the bar after our meal and similarly the atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly. I will certainly be going back in the near future.
Written 4 September 2023
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Valerieritchie
Waterford, Ireland27 contributions
Sept 2021 • Friends
The Spinnaker is a MUST visit when in Dunmore and always one of the first places I go to when home. The team consistently deliver fantastic food and drinks and a super, lovely, welcoming atmosphere. The menu is broad with steak, chicken, seafood and vegetarian options - my favourites are the chicken wings and seafood chowder - they just can’t be beaten!! I have so many happy memories there over the years; sundowning in the summer or warming up by the fire in the winter - it really is a very special place indeed.
Looking forward to seeing you all at Christmas Team Spinnaker!!
Looking forward to seeing you all at Christmas Team Spinnaker!!
Written 20 September 2021
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Sara Lewis
Waterford, Ireland16 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Our annual visit to The Spinnaker in Dunmore was amazing as ever. The Spinnaker look after a large group of us from Thursday through to Sunday. We eat, drink and socialise there all weekend in between attending the horse racing. The staff are fab & friendly with many familiar faces (Sarah) , the food is amazing as always and the drinks certainly flow! Fabulous as always. Already looking forward to 2023 🥂x
Written 19 August 2022
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Peter L
County Kilkenny, Ireland2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This is an excellent seaside restaurant,the food is always delicious and of top quality. There’s a great range on the menu to choose from. The trio of fish is always a favourite of mine. The fish pie is also amazing, and comes as a huge portion so a good option if the sea air has given you a big appetite! Also must mention the chicken wings- the best in Ireland! We are regular visitors and have never had a complaint about The Spinaker, the staff go out if their way to be helpful, friendly and fun.
Written 30 July 2023
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Paul L'Estrange
1 contribution
Aug 2020
Had a family Communion party in the Spinnaker in Dunmore East. I wouldn't normally write a review but in fairness the food, location, service and price were top notch. We had a brilliant day with no complaints at all and would recommend the restaurant to anyone!!
Well done to Niall and team.
Thank you very much for the great day.
Well done to Niall and team.
Thank you very much for the great day.
Written 25 August 2020
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Satara
Waterford, Ireland25 contributions
Jul 2020
We went to Spinnaker for a dinner for our first date since Lockdown. Niall and his team had the place sorted with appropriate measures in place to ensure safety. The Resturaunt was clean , service was first class and the food was delicious. Niall and his team run a fantastic Resturaunt. We go regularly and have never had a disappointing night.
Written 17 July 2020
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Satara
Waterford, Ireland25 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
We went to The Spinnaker Bar and Restaurant last week. We loved the new outdoor set up, it felt like we were in Spain. It was absolutely beautiful. Food was great as always. Staff very friendly. We felt very safe with the distance between tables.
Well done Niall and team you’ve done a great job. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
Well done Niall and team you’ve done a great job. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
Written 17 June 2021
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Martin L
Dublin, Ireland14 contributions
Dec 2021
Had dinner here in late December. Everything was perfect from the off. Seated beside the open fire. Immediate drinks order. Friendly and efficient service throughout the evening. Food was excellent - between us we had 3 different starters, 3 different mains and one dessert. All were really well prepared and delicious...special shout-out to the surf'n'turf !. Its very hard to operate in the hospitality sector at the moment but the Spinnaker is at the top of their game. We'll definitely be back for more...very soon!!
Written 4 January 2022
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