I was delighted to be in Waterford for the weekend and get the opportunity to visit O’Brien Chop House in Lismore for dinner. I had heard only good things about this restaurant and was really looking forward to visiting. You walk in the door to a gorgeous bar area and a lovely welcome! I love when a restaurant has an area where you can sit, chat and enjoy a pre-dinner drink and the Chop House bar area is one of the best. The bar area is beautifully restored and you could sit here for hours. We enjoyed a Rhubarb Bellini and it tasted like more! For starters, we decided to share the Charcuterie Plate which comprises a selection of the restaurant’s own cured meats. It is clear that the restuarant is extremely proud of the quality of its produce. The saddleback pigs are reared by the owners and the management and staff are passionate and knowledgeable about the produce, which tasted wonderful. For mains, I chose the fish option of the day which was …