5/5 Declan R. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
So
there
I
was,
in
a
5
star
hotel
restaurant,
waiting
for
my
wife
to
enjoy
and
finish
her
company
party.
I
had
driven
her
2.5
hours
down
in
the
afternoon
and
had
a
late
night
assignment
to
bring
her
home
later
that
same
night.
It
was
gonna
be
a
long
night,
so
I
went
to
the
restaurant
as
I
wanted
some
food.
I
walked
up,
got
greeted
by
the
incredibly
friendly
staff,
and
given
a
table.
All
around
me
were
well
to
do
people
in
beautiful
suits
and
dresses,
and
here
I
was
in
jeans
and
a
Reindeer
Christmas
jumper.
I
felt
out
of
place.
My
server,
Jelmer
,
let
me
know
that
the
typical
thing
to
do
was
to
get
one
of
each
course
and
it
included
drinks
and
desserts
etc
etc.
and
it
was
going
to
cost
far
more
than
I
was
looking
to
spend.
Here
I
was
just
looking
for
a
plate
of
chips
and
veg.
I
felt
like
I
was
taking
up
a
spot
for
someone
willing
to
pay
the
expected
amount.
I
nearly
left
there
and
then,
apologising
that
I
misunderstood
what
the
restaurant
was
and
worrying
I
was
making
a
fool
of
myself.
However,
any
fears
I
had
were
quickly
relieved
when
I
explained
myself
to
Jelmer.
He
alleviated
my
worries
and
worked
with
me
through
the
menu
and
how
to
best
take
care
of
me.
He
assured
me
that
I
was
just
as
much
a
priority
as
anyone
else.
I
have
a
plant
based
diet
and
he
didn't
skip
a
beat.
Without
a
worry
or
hesitation,
he
helped
me
through
the
menu
and
what
I
wanted.
A
few
minutes
later,
after
some
nice,
soft
bread
with
delicious
dips,
I
was
enjoying
the
FINEST
vegetables
and
chips
I
had
ever
had.
And
very
nice
portions,
too!
The
service
from
not
just
Jelmer,
but
all
the
staff
like
Davar,
made
me
feel
more
at
ease,
relaxed.
I
was
smiling
the
whole
time
I
dined
there.
What
better
experience
can
you
ask
for?
I
don't
know
what
they
do
to
get
such
great
staff,
but
they
are
a
credit
to
the
Manor.
I
had
never
heard
of
this
place
before,
but
now
it's
where
I
will
recommend
anyone
looking
to
spend
a
night
in
Cork
if
they
want
a
classy,
friendly
and
relaxed
experience.
I
didn't
even
spend
€17,
and
I
am
stuffed.
Thanks
Jelmar,
and
all
of
his
wonderful
co-workers.
Including
the
lovely
lady
who
helped
me
find
a
table
with
no
prior
notice
given.
You
made
me
feel
very
welcomed
and
comfortable.
It
means
so
much
to
me.
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