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Straightforward and simple American cooking is very popular amongst a number of people, and in Limerick, the Navajo Spur Steak House, brings the glorious tastes of native America to the local population. Everything is cooked fresh, in the open kitchen and customers can see their juicy steaks being flame grilled, basted with a secret sauce that makes it all the more special.

The other items on the menu include burgers, ribs, chicken and typical Tex Mex meals and the child friendly restaurant also offers a separate menu for the little ones, along with an activity or colouring sheet to keep them busy. The wide range of beers, wines and soft drinks make sure your thirst is quenched. It's the ideal place to drop by for a spot of delicious and filling lunch while shopping although you could just make a visit out of it, by bringing your family for a completely different kind of treat.

This is just the place for a relaxing drink after work where you can get something light to eat from the brasserie menu. The pre or post theatre dining is also popular as the Apollo Theatre and Victoria Palace Theatre are located just a few minutes walk away.

Housed in something resembling an oversized dollhouse, The Wild Geese restaurant is a true gastronome's delight. The restaurant has several cosy rooms with open fires, and this refined interior - together with the use of the best local produce - makes this one of the most sought after restaurants in Limerick. The food is classical with a modern touch.

Set in the family-run Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel, Timmy Mac's is an informal and welcoming restaurant offering traditional Irish dining. Cream and green tones add a vibrant touch to the rustic interior, where hearty home-cooked dishes are served next to the crackling open hearth fire. The cottage garden offers lazy summertime barbeques, with seating in the thatched gazebo or outdoor dining area. Entertainment is courtesy of a buzzy crowd of musicians, storytellers and Irish dancers.

One of the county's oldest dining establishments, the Hi-Way is a family-run neighbourhood restaurant on the outskirts of Limerick in Dooradoyle. Specialising in the best of local produce, the traditional menu features steaks and beef from the owners' own farm, plus seafood fresh from the south coast and meat from the nearby butchers. The popular bar is a lively and local affair.

Set close to the quayside in the city centre of Limerick, Pier One is a tranquil, modern restaurant located in the Sarsfield Bridge Hotel. A bright outlook over the River Shannon adds to the spacious, easygoing feel of the interior, while the menu of contemporary brasserie standards offers something for everyone. Live sporting fixtures are shown on multiple plasma screens in the upbeat bar area.

Lying along the River Arra, Courtenay Lodge is a family-run hotel situated close to the heart of the prosperous town of Newcastle West. The hotel's restaurant offers stunning riverside views along with a menu of international brasserie classics, served in relaxed, welcoming surroundings.

As the name suggests, the building was a bank from the late 1700's until 1999. Much of the interior decor has been preserved, retaining the essence and charm, which adds to its remarkable character. Rogue Traders at The Bank has a late bar until 2am where people can enjoy a great night out without paying any admission fee. For sports fans, the restaurant has a big sporting tradition with four big screens for all major events and was recently voted by Sanyo as "Ireland's Premier Live Audio Visual Sporting Venue".

Tucked away on the fringes of Limerick city, the family-run Woodfield House Hotel sits in leafy surroundings on the upmarket Ennis Road. The spacious hotel restaurant has a congenial, welcoming atmosphere, with well-spaced tables and summertime al fresco dining. Food spans Irish and international cuisine, accompanied by a well-chosen wine list. Private function rooms.