Shades Bar & Grill

"Enjoyed everything .. food cocktails & service was excellent. I'm looking forward to my next night out there soon ."

"The food was absolutely amazing! Had dinner here last night for the first time and what an experience! The waiting staff were all so friendly and helpful! It was crazy busy when we arrived so we were waiting 30 minutes to be seated. We ordered drinks in the bar but unfortunately our order got lost. But in fairness to the team, they offered them on the house! Some things were not available on the menu. Also, we were shown the specials but the main was finished at 8.15pm which was disappointing. The atmosphere in the restaurant was fantastic and did I mention the food!? I would definitely recommend and we will be back!"

"My husband and I stopped here enroute home. We shared the garlic prawn starter for €9.45. Very tasty. I ordered the chicken and chorizo fettuccine with a sliver of garlic ciabatta and a side salad at €19.50. The sauce was delicious and very rich and filling. My husband ordered the chicken massaman curry with half and half at €18.95. He really enjoyed it. It was our first time here and we were impressed with the food, staff and decor. We would return and recommend if in Cavan Town."

"10 stars is needed!!! It has been a while since I have got so excited about a restaurant, but this place makes me want to drive the 2 hours just to come back again! From the moment l saw the entrance and steps leading to the door, l got excited and l was desperately hoping that it would be as pleasing as the beautiful entrance suggested. I visited on Wednesday 24th August at 8pm. The decor was modern and well kept. We were greeted and seated with genuine warmth and the friendly Irish hospitality that you expect in Ireland. We ordered a Bramble and a Strawberry Daquiri, both arrived quickly and were delicious, with dried fruit decorating them. The ice in the Bramble was crushed, as it should be, rather than whole chunks. 1 example of the little things that this place does to add to the perfection. For starters we had goat cheese and brie. Both were perfect starter sizes and the flavours of the pickled beetroot, pear, elderflower, and the apple and cranberry chutney complimented both cheeses perfectly. We then had the burger, with a Bacon Jam and Tomato Pepper Relish, both which enhanced the flavour of the burger and did not overpower it or take away from the burger being the main taste. The Roast Chicken Supreme with Potato Fondant, Celeriac Puree and a Red Wine Jus was an upgraded take on a traditional Sunday Roast, once again with a combination of flavours that all flowed perfect together. I think my mouth was watering, even as l was devouring it. And it was hot!!! (Lukewarm food elsewhere on the previous night reminded me how so many restaurants don't put value on food being hot when it reaches the table). I could not and still can not fault this meal. My tastebuds were definitely tickled and expanded, but there was nothing so outrageous that it would scare off the less adventurous. I feel the menu was varied and prices were fair for the quality, work and talent that went into the food. Beautifully presented. The portion sizes were large enough that we were sufficiently filled but not uncomfortable. I decided to not push it and took my dessert to go. A moist and rich sticky toffee pudding. I always find 1 thing that I feel a place can improve on. Not here. The staff were attentive and picked up on the little details that just made the night perfect. Genuine ladies who were on the ball. Cleared plates etc in a timely manner. (My pet peeve is dirty plates left sitting for agggges). Noticed when we needed drinks. Brought a steak knife, clean cutlery and water without us having to ask, checked in on us, asked if we needed sauces. All the little things that so many places don't do. Everything was well timed and at no stage did we feel rushed, an inconvenience or just a number. We both felt relaxed and valued. There was a mix of customers including young and old, families, couples, girls night, boys night, business folk, everyone. For a Thursday night, it was really busy. It felt like a weekend. When we phoned to book, the only table we could get was at 8:15pm..... and I can see why. Shades ticks everything that l want in a place to eat. It has all the little touches that make it a memorable visit, genuinely friendly staff and mouthwateringly delicious well priced food."