Cooke's of Caragh

Name: Cooke's of Caragh
Address: N Main St, Gingerstown, Carragh, Co. Kildare, Ireland, Republic of, W91 DD51
Telephone: (045) 871 098
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

422 reviews

€30 and under

Irish

Top tags:

We have a 2 hour policy per table. We will accommodate extra time depending on availability.
Please make sure you have selected the Correct dining area when booking. The Gastro Lounge, The Cabin or The Fox and Hare.
NO SHOWS or cancelations less than 24 hours before bookings will result in a €10 charge per guest

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Sept 2023

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Irish, Gastro Pub, French
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:30 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(045) 871 098
Website
http://cookesofcaragh.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
PHILIP KEANE
Private party facilities
We cater for all family gatherings, communions, confirmations and christenings with a private area if requested. Set menu available on request

Location
N Main St, Gingerstown, Carragh, Co. Kildare W91 DD51
Area
Naas
Parking Details
Ample parking at the front and back of the building. 50 cars plus
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Seasonal Soup€5.20
Served with Guinness bread. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, milk
Traditional Fish Smokie€9.50
Herb parmesan crumb, homemade guinness and treacle bread. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, fish, lupin, milk
Homemade Burger€12.00
5oz beef burger topped with mature cheddar, smoked bacon marmalade, fresh garden salad and homefries. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, lupin, milk, soya
Cookes Crispy Chicken Wings€10.90
Crispy chicken wings, celery sticks, bluecheese dip. Hot or teriyaki sauce. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, milk, sesame seeds, soya
Thai Curry
Lemongrass, coriander, coconut cream, toasted pitta bread, sweet potato crisps, basmati rice. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, fish, mustard, nuts, peanuts
- Chicken€15.90
- Prawn€16.90
- Veg€14.50
Cooke's Roast of the Day€13.50
Ask server for todays roast. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, milk, soya

Salads

Caeser Salad€9.50
Crisp cos lettuce, bacon lardons, homemade dressing and croutons. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame seeds
Clonakilty Black Pudding€10.50
Poached egg, cherry tomatoes, apple, basil pesto mixed leaf salad. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, eggs, nuts
Golden Fried Brie€12.00
Cajun corn black bean spinach & mixed leaf salad tabasco sherry vinaigrette. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, eggs, lupin, milk, sulphur dioxide and sulphites

Wraps

Chicken Caesar€10.50
Bacon, crisp cos lettuce, parmesan, homefries. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, eggs, fish, lupin, milk
Cajun Chicken€10.50
Tomato, crisp cos lettuce, peppers, caujun mayonnaise, homefries. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, eggs, lupin, milk
Spicy BBQ Beef€10.50
Peppers, sweet chilli, black beans, spring onion, homefries. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, lupin, soya

Flat Breads

Bacon Cheese Toasty€10.50
Brie, bacon, tomato chilli jam, rocket, onion, homefries. Allergens Info: cereals containing gluten, lupin, milk
Black Bean€9.50
Mixed leaf, pesto, sundried tomato, rocket, mint yogurt on flatbread, homefries. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, lupin, milk, nuts, peanuts

Sandwiches

Chicken and Bacon Club€10.50
Tomato, crisp cos lettuce, garlic aoili, homefries. Allergens Info: cereals containing gluten, eggs, lupin, milk, soya
French Beef Sandwich€13.50
Roast beef, mushrooms, tobacco onions, mustard, rocket, garlic aoili, homefries, pepper sauce. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, eggs, lupin, milk, mustard, soya
Smoked Salmon Open Sandwich€13.50
Treacle and Guinness bread, capers, fresh salad, dill cream cheese. Allergens Info: celery, cereals containing gluten, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, nuts, peanuts

Sides

add sweet potato fries - €1.20

Onion Rings€4.00
Allergens Info: cereals containing gluten, lupin, soya, sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Homefries€3.50
Allergens Info: cereals containing gluten, soya
Sweet Potato Fries€3.80
Allergens Info: cereals containing gluten, soya
Seasonal Salad€3.50
Allergens Info: celery, mustard, nuts, peanuts

Hot Drinks

Americano€3.00
Cappucino€3.20
Allergens Info: milk
Latte€3.20
Allergens Info: milk
Moccha€3.20
Allergens Info: milk
Coffee N Fudge€4.90
Allergens Info: milk
Tea€2.70
Allergens Info: milk
Herbal Tea€2.70

What 422 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Leinster
Best Overall
Leinster
Best Food
Leinster
Best Ambience
Leinster
Best Value
Leinster
Child-friendly
Leinster
Neighbourhood gem
Leinster
Great for outdoor dining

422 Reviews

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AislingG
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this restaurant. The staff are So friendly and the food is absolutely delicious. 10000% kid friendly as well which is great. NEVER a bad meal here.
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Pyla
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Cookes didn't disappoint! Great food and atmosphere and the service was first class! We'll be back.
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ConorM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fantastic food and great service! Would highly recommend.
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LauraF
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful food, well priced and excellent staff. We've eaten here 4 times now and each time has been excellent
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ParaicE
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 September 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
nice restaurant, very good vegetarian options. Friendly staff
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Hilary
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really lovely evening out in Cookes. Our first time there. Everything was perfect.
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ValerieO
Dublin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
We decided to try tapas Thursday. So, first of all, the quality of the food was really good and there was a lot of it. We were advised of this beforehand to avoid over ordering, which was good advice. But sometimes less is more so maybe smaller portions (as this is more the tapas concept), and a little bit of a proportional reduction in the price might added to the tapas style they are offering. We would have spent the same amount but maybe tasted more dishes. This was more tapas, Irish style. Most dishes were big, and were served in iron skillets on wooden boards. We expected these to be hot having probably been in the oven but they were not. The food was perfectly hot but the skillets cold. Most likely this was done for effect but instead just added to the clutter on a table of 6. Deserts were really good - Eaton mess was really nice and the coffee and fudge option was a good one - lovely fudge! The wine was good and the Guinness too but, surprisingly there was no Guinness zero, so the designated driver opted for a coke. Heineken zero was available. The service was fast and attentive but maybe the initial banter could have been toned down after our group had settled in, once service got going, but this is just a comment from us as a group who were there to catch up, so tapas and conversation was our reason for choosing Cookes. We would definitely return to Cooke’s but maybe to try their regular menu as the food quality was really good. As for tapas Thursdays, it maybe just needs a few small changes to get there. The average price per person including drinks and some desserts was 40eur, so not bad at all.
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RoisinB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a lovely spot, outstanding service, outstanding surroundings and the food was extremely high quality. I look forward to returning soon.
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RuthD
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Fabulous food and atmosphere can’t wait to go back!
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EstherG
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 August 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delicious food and wonderful ambience. Great cocktails too!
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Dee446
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food .Great staff .a lovely place .we will be back
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LauraD
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoy cookes very much, never disappoints. Food is always lovely and service is always fantastic. A must worth trip, you will not be disappointed.
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KateM
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cannot recommend the food enough in Cookes. Celebrate several different occasions here already, always available for times/amount of people attending. I can walk there which is a bonus, available parking to front/rear. Will be back for another occasion.
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TrishM
Leinster
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. Staff very attentive and courteous. Although busy noise level was at a minimum.
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TadhgO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 July 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
One of the tastiest roast beef I've had anywhere, a lovely spot 👌
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RobM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal at Cookes - wife had amazing hake with prawns and mussels and i had one of the nicest pizzas ive had in a ling time ( big too!)- highly efficient and very friendly service- will definitely be back
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PaulH
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great staff, great venue, great value.
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TM
TedM
Leinster
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 June 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Friendly, good service, good bistro style food. Simple menu, but recommend
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PadraicB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was there a year ago and all I can say is that the food has got better
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Leinster
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and lovely pub .. very friendly staff , highly recommend
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FamilyDinner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
The food was lovely, a great kids menu. The atmosphere was nice but the service was bad. If you can’t go to the bar to order a drink at least have enough staff to facilitate it.
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SandraC
Dublin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect, the food and the location of our seats and the staff
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LeahL
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had dinner in Cooke’s of Caragh for Father’s Day and we were delighted with our meals. 3 of us had the roast dinner and 1 had the haddock and everything was 10/10, we also had deserts and they were also lovely. The menu is great loads to choose from. Assuming they were fully booked, you would of never of known as service was brilliant. It was great value, our new favourite place to eat!
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ElaineO
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food , excellent service and lovely atmosphere
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CarolineD
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely food and the service was excellent, food arrived at lovely pace across courses
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GeraldineN
Leinster
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food. Great place for a nice lunch. Friendly staff.
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KellieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly welcome on arrival. Super fast service, food was hot and delicious. Can’t fault anything!
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ThereseM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food very good, I would look at cooking veg differently, too plain. Other than that excellent. Nice staff too.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food and a nice place to visit. A selection of craft beers would make it perfect.
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LauraF
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, lovely attentive staff and gorgeous venue!
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VG
ValerieG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Staff were friendly and efficient. Thoroughly enjoyed our food. Would highly recommend.
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Jenny
Dublin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 May 2023
overall3food5service3ambience3
Regardless of how good or bad the food is, service will always be remembered. Service was poor. 3 times I asked for water to be brought to the table. Tables to close together, as we were getting up to leave the guests seated next to us commented on the closeness of the tables. Food excellent but unfortunately we rate service as the most important element of dining out.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Enjoyed our meal. Staff were very friendly, chatty. Great menu and Food was very good but the only negative was service was little slow at times but probably due to the large group there at same time. Definitely we will be back though.
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BrendanM
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
Extensive menu. Reasonable price. Service efficient.
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UrsulaG
Leinster
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great fresh homecooked food, friendly service and relaxing cosy atmosphere. Busy place so bedt always to book.
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Petmoleva
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was lovely buy it was the service and attention that made the night most enjoyable !
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LisaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 April 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Booked The Cabin online for a party of 5 for a birthday dinner but when we arrived unfortunately we were not permitted to dine there. The food was very good and service was very prompt and efficient. Lovely atmosphere - very friendly and welcoming
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KieranM
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Welcoming staff, nice table, great food, friendly people throughout. Nice atmosphere. Really nice meal with my family. Thanks all.
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DarraghM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 April 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Been coming to Cooke’s for years but we were not happy with our meal this time around, we feel it is losing its nostalgia
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JohnB
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 April 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Wide selection on menu, food was lovely as always.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cooke's of Caragh is rated 4.7 stars by 422 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Sept 2023

19:00

Booked 10 times today

N Main St, Gingerstown, Carragh, Co. Kildare W91 DD51

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Naas
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:30 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Irish, Gastro Pub, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Ample parking at the front and back of the building. 50 cars plus
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
PHILIP KEANE
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://cookesofcaragh.com/
Phone number
(045) 871 098
Private party facilities
We cater for all family gatherings, communions, confirmations and christenings with a private area if requested. Set menu available on request

Cooke's of Caragh

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

The Roast

Cooke's Chicken Burger

Large Chicken Wings

Something More

Seasonal Soup€5.20

Traditional Fish Smokie€9.50

Homemade Burger€12.00

Cookes Crispy Chicken Wings€10.90

Thai Curry

Cooke's Roast of the Day€13.50

Salads

Caeser Salad€9.50

Clonakilty Black Pudding€10.50

Golden Fried Brie€12.00

Wraps

Chicken Caesar€10.50

Cajun Chicken€10.50

Spicy BBQ Beef€10.50

Flat Breads

Bacon Cheese Toasty€10.50

Black Bean€9.50

Sandwiches

Chicken and Bacon Club€10.50

French Beef Sandwich€13.50

Smoked Salmon Open Sandwich€13.50

Sides

Onion Rings€4.00

Homefries€3.50

Sweet Potato Fries€3.80

Seasonal Salad€3.50

Hot Drinks

Americano€3.00

Cappucino€3.20

Latte€3.20

Moccha€3.20

Coffee N Fudge€4.90

Tea€2.70

Herbal Tea€2.70

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Cooke's of Caragh restaurant rated?

Is Cooke's of Caragh currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information