Food and service terrific. The staff was great with our grandchildren. Nice variety of food and…read moredrink choices.

Coast is probably the closest place to eat from where I live, apart from my kitchen that is, which…read moreusage has decreased week on week. Anyway, enough about me, back to Coast. Coast is a favourite of many local Holywood residents and trust me these residents know their food. The interior decor is simple yet extremely effective, there seems to be a focus on what they serve rather than what the place looks like, not that it's shabby inside, far from it. It's plush decor stands the test of time. It's not huge inside so if you want to visit I would suggest booking, especially at the weekend. They have recently placed a few tables outside so alfresco dining is now an option. Food wise it's excellent. Being so close to the sea I would suggest opting for seafood and would recommend trying their mussels in white wine and garlic sauce along with fresh ciabatta, for dipping of course. Coast is fully licensed so you can grab a glass of wine to accompany your food - the wine list is pretty extensive. The staff are great, there's a good mix of experienced servers as well as those who are taking up part time roles between their studies but don't worry the service never changes - top class! Can't recommend Coast enough - the bill won't break the bank but you'll feel like it should cost more than it does!

Attended with a party of 9 people on Friday 01/09/2017. It was inconvenient that Brooklyn Sq asked…read morefor a £45 deposit when we booked our table at the start of the week (£5 per head). I hate it when restaurants do this, I can understand it for Christmas party bookings, but dislike when deposits are requested throughout the year. It would prevent me from returning with a large party in future. It's just a hassle trying to collect money from people you won't necessarily be seeing before an evening out. Alternatively one person has to cover the deposit before the meal, which is unfair and leaves them out of pocket until the night out. Other than this we had a good overall experience. Waiting staff were excellent and the menu is huge with a vast selection of dishes, even plenty of veggie options - burgers, pizzas, pastas etc. I ordered vegetarian fajitas which were served with a side of fries, 3 fajita pancakes, a large sizzling plate of mixed veg (mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes) plus guacamole, sour cream and salsa. The guacamole and salsa weren't fresh, instead they seemed quite processed. But it was good food - not great - but filling, tasty and reasonable for the price. Our whole party enjoyed their meals. We also ordered dessert and the Banoffee Pie was absolutely gorgeous- though I did have dessert envy when I saw the Nutella Dough Balls some of the others ordered! Ginger, gin, beer and plenty of wine flowed. In total two courses, drinks and tips cost approximately £35 per person. A good night was had by all. This is a nice, casual, relaxed restaurant and I would return - but not with a large party as I dislike the insistence on a deposit and enforced service charge. Whilst I recognise the reasoning for these charges and appreciate they are becoming common in a lot of restaurants, I will primarily take my custom to establishments who don't insist on a deposit. A good, solid 3.5 stars from me...

The place served great American food. The wings were very soft and melted in my mouth with the…read morebuffalo sauce on the sides. The wraps were delicious. The service was quick and friendly. The park is right behind the restaurant and after 6 pm it is free. I would highly recommend this spacious restaurant which had a NY feel to it.

This is a Euro pub sort of place, very comfortable and inviting. We made a reservation on line, but…read moreit turned out we didn't really need it. I'd make one anyway, the downtown area can get busy. We were eating lightly, so ordered off the app menu. I ordered scallops, comes with a haddock and leek cream sauce. My wife had the crown prince pumpkin soup and a side salad. All was delicious! I think everyone working stopped to check on us, so the staff is lovely and attentive. Having eaten lightly, we rewarded ourselves by order dessert, a buttermilk pancetta with quince a biscuit crumb. Another delicious hit. Fine place, highly recommended.

Came here straight from the train station after arriving in Belfast from Dublin, and were at the…read moredoor when they opened at 1pm. Our frst meal of the day and well worth the wait. Although the place was quite fancy, and we were not, we were still treated very well and didn't feel out of place. The ambience was very chill with great music, super art, and efficient service. They have 1, 2, and 3 course meals with wonderful choices across the board. I was gunning for the 3 courses and fortunately the server said that they wait to take the dessert order because it is a lot of food. And it was! For the first course I ordered the mussels and fish cake, which was served in a velvety creamy sauce and surprisingly also came with a perfectly poached egg, which only added to the richness. This could've easily been doubled from 3 to six mussels and from 1 fish cake to two to make a main course, and I wish it was, because it was one of the most delicious seafood dishes I've had in a long time! For the second course I got the halibut with potato croquettes, served over a romesco sauce base with a little bit of cream sauce and some kale garnish. It was cooked perfectly, but after the first course, I wanted to be wowed again. It was tasty, but I like a spicier romesco sauce, and it could've been wonderfully balanced with the same cream sauce the mussels were served with. Very good dish, just not quite what I was looking for. My teenager got the roast beef, medium rare, topped with cloves of roasted garlic. It was served with mashed potato, a crusted mashed potato fritter, whole roasted carrot and parsnip or turnip, bits of kale and Yorkshire pudding. All were cooked perfectly and even the vegetables were gobbled down like candy, which is unusual for my kiddo. Although we were the first customers of the day, by the time we left most of the restaurant was full of happy diners, many of whom seemed to be regulars. I can see why. I imagine this is the kind of place where they get to know what you like and aim to make you happy :)

I was greeted upon entering the restaurant, and was given a choice of full menu inside or a limited…read morepatio menu if I was going to sit outside. It's nice to find a place that has big windows for looking out at a gorgeous day and also patio seating for those who want to feel the sunshine on their face. This place has a great vibe overall, very spacious inside with lots to look at. Menu seems to have a little something for everyone. I decided on the tempura-battered cod fish tacos and they were really good, especially the chipotle ranch sauce (or whatever creamy spicy something was on them!).

Grand! Very delicious and friendly staff. We got carb-dashian and tots. Love the Craic sauce!read more

Quite a nice, upmarket little cafe that stays open late enough for dinner…read more Locally owned, Sozo has been part of the scene in Carrick for around 7 years now, and has made a welcome addition to the town centre. They do Sandwiches, soups, burgers, chips, chicken dishes etc. The menu is small, but well made and presented, and more than enough to cater for individuals of all tastes. They also have an ample sweet selection, all presented at the till, such as huge Chocolate Cakes and Cheese Cakes. The restaurant is also BYOB - so you can keep the tab down by bringing your own alcohol to enjoy with your meal, always a popular choice for those looking to get a good meal on a budget. A word of advice - the restaurant is very small, so if you plan to go for dinner, be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment.

If you're in carrick for lunch then passing this place would surely be a travesty. The food in here…read moreis really great and as Nick mentioned, they have chocolate cakes! yum. The menu is actually pretty cool, offering dishes such as sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and some lovely Asian dishes! Soup and a sandwich is one of my favourite lunches and they certainly don't disappoint here. You also won't be out of pocket either! The restaurant is really contemporary and cool with service that would make you come back again and against again!

This is our first time traveling in Ireland and were staying in the next town over in Waringstown…read more This place was really great. The food was excellent, the price was great and Paddy made us feel at home. There were three of us and we had salmon, turkey and ham and roast beef. All three meals were great. For dessert you have to try the sticky toffee pudding. It's a bit different from what you get in England but it was very good.

We went to Howler's for a family celebration. It was myself who suggested we go here as it was…read morerecommended to me by a friend, and having checked them out online, I liked the look of what they had on offer. We got seated upon arrival and had a look at the menus, I decided to go for the American Fried Jumbo Hotdog and chips with cheese. The rest of our party made their decisions too, and after a while, a member of staff came over to take our order. While we were actually in the process of telling her our order, she randomly just walked off and had to be called back. Eventually we got the order placed. Food came within reasonable time, but unfortunately for the duration of our meal, no one came near us once, not even to check if we were enjoying the food, we had to actually go and find someone to place a new drinks order. The food was passable. This place was recommended to me, and I know they have had good reviews elsewhere, so I can only guess that I must have got them on a bad day at the office!

The food here is good good good. Go after work or at night and you'll enjoy it…read more The interior is all about wood and urban chic and there is a buzzy vibe which will energise you - but for me the food is the focus. I'm such a little piggy. The menu is extensive and should please even the fussiest of pickers. Some of the starters can be served as a bigger (and more expensive natch) portion as your main course. But it's only fair to say that they very willingly let me have two starters instead of a starter and a main course. And I wasn't made to feel like a cheapskate. So I had salmon fish cakes - very good, lots of chunks of actual salmon and then crab risotto balls - again really nice but the name almost put me off - who wants to eat balls? Another time I had the chicken tempura which was totally lush and was proper tempura and not just chicken gougons. There is also a 'small plates' menu which includes stuff like pakoras, salt and chilli squid and olive and feta kebabs. You can choose three of these plus a bottle of wine for £10 so a great deal to split with a chum. Cheers big ears.

Trying to work out what I liked better, the service or the food?! It's a tough call…read more Let me talk you through it. I walked up the dark stairs to be greeted by one of the most friendly waitresses you are ever likely to meet. She sat me at a table of four even though I was on my own which made me feel less of a loser. I sat down and browsed the menu made up of various burgers. I was going to go for the double cheese burger when the waitress came over and showed me their offer. A double cheese burger, fries and a drink for £8! Unreal! I obviously went for that deal, helpfully guided by the waitress. The food took about 10 minutes to come, the chips were served on a tray and the burger dame covered in foil. Packed lunch style! The chips were deep fried but still had a potatoey consistency. The burger was American style just the way I like it. A soft bun and a tender burger patty with plenty of fresh salad. Incredible! The decor is dive style! Think graffiti! They have an alcohol licence too so if you fancy a beer and burger knock yourself out! Easy five stars, for service alone. This is my kind of place, can't wait to go back with some company!

Second trip here, felt I should give it a chance again since the first time I went it was just…read moreafter it had opened. I sort of found it strange that this place opened around the time that Five Guys appeared in Victoria Square, given that it has basically the exact same menu as Five Guys, with the exact same idea of it being a sort of "build your own" with as many toppings as you want. Kind of felt like they were trying to ride the coat-tails of Five Guys, but unfortunately they don't seem to be doing a very good job of it. It has the same high price as Five Guys (for 2 people, one having a double burger with bacon, the other having a single burger with cheese, some angry fries to share and two milkshakes, it was £24), but unfortunately it doesn't quite have as much of an appeal in terms of the quality of the food. The burgers are quite dry, they're extremely messy, which isn't a great thing if you're trying not to spill it all over yourself, the redeemer is the crack sauce which is pretty great. The fries are strange, they're the same quality as you would get from a good chip shop, but I don't think they goes very well with the whole American restaurant aesthetic they're going for. Really, if you're wanting to support local, eat here. If you're wanting to have something a bit more put together but for the exact same price, go eat at Five Guys.