The locals told us that this shop was the best fish and chips. They meet here every Monday…read more Unfortunately the restaurant was sold out of the haddock but they had cod and/or smoked haddock. Light and flaky fish and generous portion of chips! Friendly atmosphere, too.

The Merchants Fish Bar was A-OK for us on our visit. We got meal deals for each of the 4 of us. The…read morestaff were nice despite being pretty busy and there was a decent maintenance of social distancing when in despite it not being a huge place. Price wise I'd say that everything was pretty much what you'd expect, and the portions were a decent size too. The only real draw back was that the fish was quite greasy, a decent taste but a lot of grease made it less enjoyable than it could or should have been. Perhaps things were a little rushed and quality slipped on our visit (we were in the area for the weekend so have only been there the once), I would think there is the potential for the food to be nicer as most of the signs of a good chippy are there. I'd certainly give it another shot if I'm back in the areas again.

Great place to meet and eat! Fantastic steaks! Food was cooked great, great bar area, great Gin…read moredrinks!!

I treated myself to a two course meal here and it was just ok. The restaurant was pretty empty,…read moresmelt like a cafe and was cold-although the waitress did blast the heating. I ordered ribs to start. Good portion size with salad leaves!!! And purple slaw which was nice. Ribs were tough and not a lot of sauce. Have had better. Onto mains I ordered the haddock and garlic chips. Great portion size and crispy batter, delicious peas and tartare sauce. There was only a hint of garlic on my chips which did disappoint. Staff too busy chatting to even do a call back!! All for £17....Won't rush back

A charming establishment where you can easily quench your thirst & hunger without spending a lot of…read moremoney. A full meal and delicious coffee for less than 10 pounds! We had the falafel wrap, shared the Tajikistan, and each purchased gourmet coffee. Yes, service was a little slow, but they were charming workers and we were fully satisfied with our meals.

I've walked passed Falafel on a number of occasions but never thought of going in, located on…read moreBotanic Avenue it's unassuming and less flashy than some of the neighbouring eateries but it should definitely not be ignored. It boasts a wide range of authentic middle eastern food and the bets part is that it's inexpensive! The most expensive Falafel on their menu is £4.60 with some as little as £4. When you consider that a burger from other places along the same street can be a minimum of a fiver this is outstanding value! The whole vibe of Falafel is really laid back and the staff are extremely welcoming. The decor is traditional and the large glass front means natural light beams in to the cafe. There's also a small enclosed seating area out the front. Their sweet treat look amazing, I say look as I managed to resist. In particular there was one slice of heavily iced red velvet cake that was calling my name! I would highly recommend giving Falafel a go, a nice healthy lunch time alternative!

Been here a few times now and haven't been disappointed with the food here…read more The service at Moe's is really good with lots of staff available. They also have call buttons on each table allowing you to summons your waiter/waitress of you need them. The food is always good, with the breakfasts being pretty amazing. The menu is a little large so there is plenty to choose from. Prices are very reasonable and a kids menu is available too.

Stopped in to have a bite to eat before our flight....the food & service was AMAZING!!!read more

Beautiful food with quite a few Vegetarian options on the menu e.g. baguettes, toasties, soups,…read moreporridge, bagels, quesadillas, blackeyed pea and lentil gumbo. Today (3/11/16) I choose a daily special of spicy pinto-bean quesadilla with Swiss cheese, dressed side salad and coleslaw. The food was immense; fresh, filling, delicious and moreish. Service was brisk and cost excellent at circa £5 for my meal plus a bottle of mineral water. Grapevine's major drawback is the size, it's a very small cafe with few seats. Ambience is relaxed and there's some seriously cool soul music playing in the background. I will definitely return, but only outside of the hectic lunchtime rush hour.

I've been out and about a lot this week and this is the third café/sandwich shop in have visited in…read morethe past 3 days. This puts me in a good position to critique it in relation to the others. The positives of Grapevine are there for all to see, it is in an excellent central location for both office workers and hungry shoppers. It also has brilliant outside seating. Smokers will feel welcome, as each table is equipped with an ashtray, which is actually something you don't see too often these days. Inside they have Special Boards literally crammed full of delicious lunch options. Whitebean Stew and Homemade bread caught my eye and it's definitely something I'm going to try on my next visit, provided it hasn't been scrubbed off the specials board. I love the seating set up inside; they have those big high benches with stools that face out and you can sit and watch the world go by while enjoying a coffee, bit of fruit or a hearty stew. Overall I think the Grapevine is an endearing wee café, it's got everything you want from a city center food shack - beaut grub and a relaxing set up, I'll be back that's for sure.

This branch of Istanbul Kebab is just around the corner from our new rental, so we can say we are…read moreregulars now. The first time I entered I knew we'll get some really nice takeaway here. You know, when you enter a Chinese restaurant full of Chinese guests, that means they are great at what they are doing. Same here, the place was full of Turkish customers, so I was confident that this will be an authentic kebab, nothing fancy but good old meat, salad, sauce and pitta. And I was right! Food is great and even though it can busy in the evening, I was always in and out in less than 10 minutes. Their opening hours are great, they also deliver and you can also pre-order for collection.

A little bird once told me, that if you're looking for quality takeaway food, look for a outlet…read morenear a Police Station, certainly this holds true for takeaways in the Belmont area, just a short foot patrol away from Strandtown, and Istanbul Kebab is literally in the shadow of the old defunct WIllowfield station and still going strong, therefore they must be doing something right in my book. The menu is pure kebab shop, the usual array of kebabs on pitta, chips or naan, I plumped for the mixed doner on naan. Service was quick, and in the 10 or so minutes I was in the shop, another two punters came in, this was late on a Sunday, so that's a good sign. Home, and I unwrapped the kebab, there was a lot of salad, a lot of sauce and a lot of meat, I demolished it in double quick time and was struggling at the end, so it was literally a feed for £5.70. I'll be back, good late night filling grub,

This place doesn't have a fancy frontage or a fancy website or fancy staff. It doesn't even use…read morefancy ingredients, but it makes quick, cheap and tasty sandwiches which is why they are queued out with hungry office types every day. Not for them an olive focaccia, you are more likely to get a corned beef on plain sandwich bread but it'll only cost you about 3 quid with a drink, and that makes a difference when you are working in town. OK, so you might be greeted with a quick 'what's yours' but at lunchtime there's no time for pleasantries, there'll be a queue forming behind you!

Lunches to go is amazing! The food is mouthwateringly good, so good its almost like having your…read moregrans kitchen in the heart of belfast!! From sausage rolls to soup, sandwhiches to pies, this place does it all and does it well. So well infact the queue is often out the door at lunchtime! There is no seating area so it is strictly take out but you wont mind once you taste the food. Its as cheap as chips with sarni's ranging from £1.50-£2, baps, rolls panins and baguettes. Their baked potatoes are amazing with lashings of beans and cheese...mmm. And on a cold winters day, and lets face it folks this is norn iron, we have plenty of em, the soup is delicious and comforting! Then for the days we are 'watching ourselves' the salad bar is a must! There's loads to choose from and the coleslaw and potatoe salad are fab! I'd eat a tub of each on their own! This wee gem really does have it all and they're not afraid to fit as much as they can into your sarni's-to my delight. Its cheap, delicious and I cannot wait to go back!!

If memory serves me well, the Windmill Restaurant has been going strong in Belfast for the last…read moretwenty years or so. It's not fancy by any stretch of the imagination but serves good, reasonably priced food. Despite the name, this eatery is really just a basic cafe and not a 'restaurant'. However if you're after a fry-up (vegetarian options included), soup, paninis, chips and other such lunch or breakfast options then this is the place to visit. Over the years I've found Windmill to offer a good, consistent standard of food. The poached eggs on toast are spot on as a slightly healthier hang-over cure, especially with lashings of black pepper.

The Windmill is like a little community of lovers of fried goods, busy from early until late. At…read morelunchtime it is hiving, with an overspill sitting underneath the awnings, but I've never ventured in at that time. My time for the Windmill is late, when the streets are dark and you've went out for a drink after work that kept getting bigger and all of a sudden you realise you've had no dinner and it is a school night. This is when The Windmill comes into it's own, providing all the starchy goodness a reveller or late night worker would need. OK, so a cheesy chip may not be haute cuisine, but once you've had one here after the pub, you'll be craving one every time you just walk by.