Augustines is located in the main restaurant at the Clarion Hotel, and while the restaurant decor itself can certainly be recognised as 'hotel-y', the location itself is very good if a city centre venue is what you are looking for. We were greeted by a very friendly maitre d' who it turns out was genuinely interested in each dining group without being OTT. He explained to us that there were two menus, the 6 course tasting menu currently priced at €25 and the A la carte menu where courses were individually priced. He told us what each item on the tasting menu was. With a glass of prosecco each we perused the menu and were not disappointed. As it was a special occasion we decided that we would go for the A la Carte but vowed that we would return soon again to sample the other. We had Carpaccio of English market spiced beef and Quali to start. Onglet Of Artisan Beef and Timoleague Pork for mains and finished with the cheese board and a lemon posset. I had a Quinta do Crasto Port which was recommended by the waitress. This was the only disappointment of the night. I like a robust port, this one was not. I could go into detail about each course we had but I can sum it up by saying EVERYTHING was delicious and presentation was superb. Warm breadrolls are offered with starters and main course and they were delicious too. You are offered a choice of sparkling, still or plain old 'tap water', which is a nice touch for those of us who are not water snobs. Service was very friendly, each course was explained briefly when they arrived at the table. At €145 for 2, this was more than what we would normally pay, however, this fine dining experience was definitely worth it and did include 2 pre dinner drinks, 3 courses each, a bottle of Pinot Grigio at €28 and a port to accompany the cheese course, bread and water It was very much worth but, of course there is always that great value tasting menu if you don't want to break the bank. Can't wait to return there again.

Food is outstanding, a real must when in cork, we stayed in the hotel which is a wonderfull hotel great location, lovely rooms overlooking the river and the restaurant Augustines is amazing, dined here the night we arrived and we were not disappointed, outstanding, food and service.

Its rare I agree with Tom Doorly on anything but I fear I must concede on Augustines. Gorgeous food - had the six course taster menu and great value. Staff were great and only issue with the restaurant was that toilets were in main hotel lobby.