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Cooke's of Caragh, Carragh, Co. Kildare

Cooke's of Caragh

4.7
4.7
292 reviews
€30 and under
Irish
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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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Booked 4 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

Menu

Monday to Saturday 12.30 pm - 4pm

Something More

  • 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

                                                        Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                        What 292 people are saying

                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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                                                        4.7
                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                        • 4.7Food
                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                                        • 4.5Value

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                                                          JenniferM

                                                          Dublin

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Such a well run gem of a place. All of the staff were genuinely so pleasant & helpful. Great menu variety, I wanted to try everything! Will definitely be back.

                                                        2. AB

                                                          AndyB

                                                          London

                                                          1 review

                                                          4.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 7 May 2022

                                                          overall4food4service4ambience5

                                                          Excellent food, but a pint of Coke was dearer than lager

                                                        3. NO

                                                          NoelO

                                                          Dublin

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 1 May 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Great food. Fantastic service

                                                        4. GO

                                                          GerO

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 18 April 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          I had the stir fry with prawns and my wife had the salmon, it was outstanding

                                                        5. FR

                                                          FoodReview101

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 17 April 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Amazing service and food! Very friendly and helpful staff.

                                                        6. L

                                                          Lbkfoodie

                                                          Dublin

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 17 April 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Excellent service and fabulous food. Highly recommended

                                                        7. GN

                                                          GeraldineN

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 10 April 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Nice menu, lovely food. Service was great. Nice place.

                                                        8. EH

                                                          EmmaH

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 9 April 2022

                                                          overall5food5service4ambience4

                                                          We had a lovely dinner here on Saturday evening, we arrived early so we could have a few drinks, it wasn't a problem as our table was ready. The staff was pleasant and efficient, our food was tasty and hot. we both had starters and steak mains, which I must say were the nicest steaks we have had in a long time. one thing to note, if you don't like mayo/garlic dressing ask for it not to be on the steak, I personally was very disappointed my lovely steak came out covered in salad leaves and this white garlic dressing drizzled all over it, it wasn't stated on the menu it was coming out like this, and it was a shame to cover up the lovely steak. Other than that it was a lovely dining experience and very good value for money. We will be back.

                                                        9. JJ

                                                          JohnJosh

                                                          Dublin

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          3.0

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          Dined on 8 April 2022

                                                          overall3food3service3ambience3

                                                          Nice food and good service. Worth a visit if you have a meal out to plan.

                                                        10. AD

                                                          AaronD

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 6 April 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          If you're looking for great quality food and a service next to none. Cookes is the place to go. I don't normally give reviews unless the business is very bad or very good. But I'd have to recommend Cookes of Carragh.

                                                        11. LD

                                                          LouiseD

                                                          Dublin

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          Dined on 6 April 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Food was excellent and staff very friendly. Great music selection good atmosphere

                                                        12. CD

                                                          CaraghDiner

                                                          Dublin

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 2 April 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Great night as always, delicious food, great service and a lovely atmosphere,

                                                        13. AT

                                                          AsjaT

                                                          Dublin

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          Dined on 2 April 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          We booked dinner last minute for group of 9 people (2 vegetarians) on Saturday afternoon. Saw positive reviews on internet and give us a try… Everything was fantastic, like we read on internet. We recommend this place :)

                                                        14. S

                                                          Sophie

                                                          Dublin

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          Dined on 27 March 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Our first time in Cooke’s but definitely won’t be our last! Had a great experience - the staff/owner were all very accommodating and friendly, amazing selection of food on the menu and the atmosphere and service was perfect. Not to mention the value for money - creme brûlée for €7!! For sure some of the best Guinness around. Would 100% recommend for families or groups of friends :)

                                                        15. KF

                                                          KildareFoodCritic

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 27 March 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Great restaurant - great food and service. Strongly recommend Cookes!

                                                        16. G

                                                          Gazza

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          4.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 27 March 2022

                                                          overall4food4service5ambience5

                                                          Great restaurant with a good choice on the menu, staff are attentive and highly recommend to families with young children.

                                                        17. A

                                                          Aidan

                                                          1 review

                                                          1.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 26 March 2022

                                                          overall1food5service1ambience1

                                                          Firstly food was excellent as usual but the atmosphere in the restaurant was very unpleasant. Nobody came by the table to check on us. It felt that the staff didn't want to be there. This ruined the dining experience and occasion.

                                                        18. RR

                                                          RuthR

                                                          Leinster

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          Dined on 18 March 2022

                                                          overall4food4service5ambience5

                                                          Everything was great. The prawns in the starter were a little over done and tough. Otherwise the food was exceptional and will be back again. Great service and great atmosphere

                                                        19. SD

                                                          SimonneD

                                                          Dublin

                                                          1 review

                                                          4.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 16 March 2022

                                                          overall4food4service4ambience4

                                                          Really lovely evening at Cooks for my mums birthday. Great service, lovely setting. No complaints

                                                        20. MT

                                                          MichaelT

                                                          Dublin

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          Dined on 16 March 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Excellent food served by very friendly staff. We will certainly return for more.

                                                        21. C

                                                          Claire

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 16 March 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                          Food is fresh & delicious! Staff are very friendly & helpful. Excellent service. Nice relaxed atmosphere and plenty of space. Highly recommended, it's our favourite restaurant!!

                                                        22. OW

                                                          OWall

                                                          Dublin

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 12 March 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Fantastic food and service at Cookes. Roast beef and chicken options both amazing and the brownie for dessert was gorgeous. Can’t rate highly enough.

                                                        23. PR

                                                          PaulR

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 5 March 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          As always the food is delicious and the service is brilliant. Staff always friendly and welcoming.

                                                        24. MK

                                                          MichelleK

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          3.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 25 February 2022

                                                          overall3food4service2ambience5

                                                          Service was quite bad, waitress a bit rude when asking for order and when clearing our table had dirty plates from another table in her hand. Also wore her mask down under her nose. Not the usual standard of Cookes. Gentleman who seated us was outstanding and very friendly. Food was only OK. Dessert was amazing. Can't say I'd be in a hurry to return.

                                                        25. DB

                                                          DBrennan

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 25 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                          Good menu choices, great food, professional friendly service and vlaue for money. Will definitely be back again and again!

                                                        26. U

                                                          Uglybetty

                                                          Dublin

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          3.0

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          Dined on 19 February 2022

                                                          overall3food3service4ambience3

                                                          Booked Gastro Lounge, was seated in The Cabin. They offered to change seating but advised l would in the draft of a door!! I did ask for a warm section of the lounge when booking so this didn't make sense. Lovely pub & will return.

                                                        27. T

                                                          Turt

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          4.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 19 February 2022

                                                          overall4food4service4ambience4

                                                          Food and service was very good. Pints of Smithwicks and Guinness also. Will be returning again soon.

                                                        28. IF

                                                          IreneF

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 18 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Gorgeous food, really quick service. We were seated next to the fore and it was so comfortable, really enjoyed dinner, and it was so busy and that’s a great sign, definitely will be back

                                                        29. J

                                                          John

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 18 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Food and service was fantastic. This was our second time here, and we will be back.

                                                        30. RC

                                                          RamonaC

                                                          Leinster

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          Dined on 13 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Excellent as always best prawn starter around great food great staff well worth a visit

                                                        31. AK

                                                          AdrienneK

                                                          1 review

                                                          3.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 12 February 2022

                                                          overall3food3service4ambience5

                                                          Very cosy atmosphere and lovely decor, food was good, Brie was a bit bland, felt the crumb could have been a bit more flavoursome and the prawn stir fry was tasty but could have been warmer, it’s not that it was cold, it was just not warm enough to stay warm in the time it took to eat it, slightly over priced. Food came out very very quick. Nice selection of cocktails and staff were very good. Will give it another outing and make final decision

                                                        32. MC

                                                          MichaelC

                                                          Dublin

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          3 reviews

                                                          Dined on 12 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          2nd time here. Love the cosy feel. Food is tasty and staff very nice. Added benefit of Scraggy Bay IPA on Draught. Top marks

                                                        33. HL

                                                          HelenL

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 11 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          We had a Friday night out 3 of us for a food & drinks at Cook's. Fantastic! Best experience ever! We will do it again. A girl who was looking after us and our table was so bubbly & nice! Thank you!!!

                                                        34. OT

                                                          OpenTable Diner

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 11 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Lovely food, great service, early Friday evening dinner with our nearly 3 year old, and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. We’ll be back!

                                                        35. TM

                                                          TrishM

                                                          Leinster

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          4 reviews

                                                          Dined on 9 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Staff were friendly and efficient. Food was good.

                                                        36. AK

                                                          AnnieK

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 6 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Lovely relaxed Sunday lunch. Lovely food and very friendly staff.

                                                        37. MA

                                                          MARKM

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 6 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                          Waiter taking the orders was a bit frosty but the other staff were very very friendly

                                                        38. B

                                                          Bibi

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 5 February 2022

                                                          overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                          Very efficient service. Really enjoyed all three courses especially the desserts! Fabulous. Great service

                                                        39. DR

                                                          DenR

                                                          Leinster

                                                          1 review

                                                          4.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 5 February 2022

                                                          overall4food4service4ambience4

                                                          Staff friendly, helpful and efficient. Service very prompt. The food was very tasty and good quality. A nice atmosphere in the restaurant too. Well worth a visit.

                                                        40. OT

                                                          OpenTable Diner

                                                          Dublin

                                                          1 review

                                                          2.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on 5 February 2022

                                                          overall2food3service2ambience2

                                                          Service was poor. Food was good but nothing special. Table was under the computer where staff enter the orders so we constantly had someone standing over us which wasn’t great

                                                        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

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                                                        Cooke's of Caragh is rated 4.7 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

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                                                        Booked 4 times today
                                                        Google Map for Cooke's of Caragh

                                                        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

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