great steaks and a very cool concept to cooking your own steak…read more service was excellent

My wife and I dined here on a Thursday night while on tour in Belfast. It was recommended by our…read moretour guide, and we were lucky and got in without a reservation. The ambiance, service and food were all excellent! I ordered the 16 ounce Chateau Briand filet cut, and finished searing the slices on the hot rock at the table just to my liking. The steak was excellent, and the experience was great fun! I paired it with a local Rye River Lil' Bangin' IPA and was very happy! Price was reasonable. My wife had the Chicken Supreme and also greatly enjoyed her meal. We would visit regularly if it was in the States! Will visit again when back in Belfast.

The name of this place is a wee bit deceiving, the only chicks you'll find here are those that are…read morecooked. We visited for a late lunch on Thursday and the place was completely empty. This suited us as we were after a quick lunch. I'm currently trying to start a wee health kick so I decided against burgers or steaks. I ended up going for a crab pot. It came out beautifully presented (see picture) with a lovely cucumber and lemon garnish and a side of local wheaten bread. I also went for a filter coffee that was delivered within minutes of ordering. I really enjoyed my visit, although I'd love to go back and sample the service and atmosphere on a busier evening. The decor has been put together really well, the long mirror gives a spacious feel to a small intimate restaurant. Definitely would recommend a visit, the menu is large so you'll find something you like. This is more of a 3.5 than a 4 but I'm generous!

Clothes at this place are optional…read more We decided to eat here on a whim as previously this place was known as Le Coop and we hadn't realised it had changed name. First things first - this restaurant is part of the Made in Belfast group of restaurants to the decor etc is quirky where very little matches. The restaurant is brighter than i remember and the gross chip board seems to have been threw into a chipper. This was a relief. The waitress was really friendly and full of great chat. From the menu I ordered the Mousetrap burger. This meal came with onion rings and skinny fries on the side as standard. This was a winner for me, as the restaurant universe of late has been presenting sides as an optional offering rather than an inclusive wonder. So bravo to strip joint for throwing in 2 sides. The ambiance is relaxed and the service was great. I would recommend giving this place a visit. Men bring your wives, there is something for everyone

If you're looking for a disappointment while paying good money, look no further. The service was…read morehorrible! The waiter/host/bartender was a deterrent from the time we walked in and asked if we had a reservation on a Wednesday night in a mostly-empty restaurant. This was our first clue and when we should've left. It took 10+ minutes to get a drink because he had "other tables to take care of". Asking for water was like pulling teeth. I could go on and on about his service, or lack there of, but I'll refrain. Next was the food. The steak was disgusting at best. Our dogs actually eat better steak than what was served. Totally undercooked, cold and the charred taste was in my mouth for that seemed like hours. Save your money and go to a restaurant that appreciates their patrons.

Every time I eat here I like it more and more. The atmosphere is quiet and sophisticated, and it…read morefeels like a special treat, having a night out here. Strangely, I don't eat steak! But my husband does, and I can vouch that each time we've eaten here he says the steak gets better and better. He's had 'The Porterhouse" and the "Rib Eye Fillet" but says he prefers the fillet - but both were lovely and I think it's just personal preference. For those non-meat eaters don't worry there is much to choose from on the menu, they offer daily specials of chicken, fish and vegetarian meals - thier pasta is always beautiful and very filling. The service we've experienced is always lovely, and the decor and lighting are quite soft and romantic, its the perfect place for a first date, or an anniversary. It's really not the sort of place to go to with a large group of friends. It's handy to the city centre, and close to those few nice bars further up the Lisburn Road. They also offer a pre-theatre menu which I'm determined to try out soon!

We came to Whites hoping to have some dinner but their kitchen had closers. So, we grabbed a…read morecouple beverages & sat by a very cozy fire enjoying a couple beverages.. Very relaxing. Especially comfy lighting There are different sections you can sit in at Whites. Mighty spacious & attractive spot.

This was our first find during our Belfast travels and quickly taught us to always check what's…read moredown alleyways. It was only about 4:30pm so not too crowded and we sat at the bar. The bartender was incredibly friendly and told us all about the bar, the culture, etc. It's also where I tried Heverlee Beer.

So happy with the service and food at this restaurant. It was our first night in Belfast and we had…read moreno idea where to eat close by. Someone recommended this place and it was super close to where we were staying. The waitress was very welcoming. It was a Wednesday night and they had a special going on- for £15 you get an appetizer and entree which is served with chips and side salad. I chose the bang bang chicken for starter. It was sooo good! I ordered the 10 oz sirloin as my main course. The steak was cooked perfectly and served with a black pepper dipping sauce that made the steak even better. We ordered a few drinks which were all good. I had the frozen passion fruit margarita- could have been more flavorful but still drinkable. Overall good atmosphere and would go back.

Very nice hotel located in Belfast city centre. I stayed here for two nights while in Belfast. Our…read morefirst night of sleep wasn't great; the bed was extremely uncomfortable. The room was lovely and the shower was great but my back and shoulders were killing me and I was very tired the next day. I decided to speak with someone at the front desk for a different room since the bed was not comfortable to sleep another night in. I was informed that all the mattresses in the hotel are the same brand and from the same company. After a few mins we were taken from the new side of the hotel to old hotel side to try out a different room. The old hotel side looks very different but still nice. We walked in and the first thing we notice is the room is huge and came with a huge bed. Ohh and of course I lay on the bed and ahhhhhh in heaven with a comfy mattress, so I said "Yeah, I'll take this one". I couldn't have been any happier. We returned to the front desk, were given our new key cards and off we were to pack up & move over. They did offer to move everything for us but we decided we can do it ourselves. I had a wonderful night's sleep and just wish I had this room on our first night. Now I know for when returning to Belfast and needing a hotel, I'll just request a room in the old side. Maybe just request the same room again since it was so perfect. Oh the bathroom was nice and big and there was plenty of closet space as well. They do offer breakfast for 10 pounds per person, which isn't bad, and they have a good selection.

Incredible burger with unbeatable taste, they were very nice to me. I arrived in Ireland today and…read morewas pleasantly surprised to have chosen this place in the market town. 10/10

El Toro is certainly one of the most popular of all the food outlets in St George's Market. Trying…read moreto get a picture of the business that didn't have customers in it was nigh on impossible. It's not hard to see why though. This little stall serves some superbly home-made burgers. The range is fairly simple, a quarter pounder with cheese and salsa or one with bacon and blue cheese, that or a half-pound version for those who have a serious hole to fill. They also do breakfast through the earlier part of the day which I've yet to try but I'm sure if it's anything like the moist, charred burgers then it's worth a try. The staff are very outgoing and friendly and at £3.50 a burger it's not hard to see why this attracts such a wide following.

Great service from a very busy service staff. Especially Courtney. They were attentive and helpful,…read moreeven making excellent recommendations for our time in Belfast. The pizzas were excellent and a lifesaver when we didn't realize that we needed to have a rez for other places on a Friday night.

SQ was our option as we were with the kids and the only other place in the area that would have…read moresomething in the menu that kids could eat was Coppi which was unfortunately at capacity. So we tried SQ. The decor was nice enough, and the staff were fine as well, if a little rushed. At the time we were in there was a fast enough rotating clientele with people calling in for their first drinks before heading out so it was quite boisterous. So all in all while it wouldn't be ideal on a Saturday evening if you are looking for a place to have dinner so far it would have been passable enough. Unfortunately the issue was the quality of the food itself. The kids got pizzas, but neither could finish as the mozzarella was dunked on very thickly in clumps and they kept choking on unmelted parts that caught in their throat. I had a chicken burger that was ok but had little flavour, although the skinny fries and coleslaw weren't too bad. My wife had fish and chips, the chunky chips were undercooked and the batter was unfortunately too thickly applied to the fish and so wasn't crisp and cooked through properly. What could have been an ok experience was unfortunately let down by the food quality.

Best thing about this place is the fancy sleek design. Also the table waiting service is one of the…read morebet I have ever experienced. The atmosphere is quite chilled which is nice. Other than that the food did not meet what I would have expected from a famous chefs restaurant. The portions where a decent size. I thought thy many have been super tiny. I found the food quite bland. The food highlight was my Canonbear starter and the bacon and cabbage side. My gnocchi main did not have a real depth of flavour. If you want gnocchi ,Horatio Todds is the place. So I was expecting something that would be better than that as this is a famous chefs place. The beetroot starter also lacked flavour. Have had it other places where it had way more taste. The menu has a decent range. Nice To see Sharon's platters on it and also nibbles for the table. Food took ages to be served. We had been there 2 hours and had just finished our mains. Did not get time for dessert as we had to be somewhere. The place wasn't even busy. The price was ok. But would have expected more flavour for what you are paying. I would not be back here. There is way too much eating establishment choice in East Belfast to waste money and taste buds in here.

We went along to the newly opened Marco Pierre White restaurant at the Park Avenue Hotel. Having…read morevisited the hotel previously, I noticed the change immediately, the restaurant looks fantastic. We were greeted upon arrival by the very friendly and professional Maitre D who confirmed our booking and took us straight to our table, handing us over to our waiter. We ordered a sirloin steak each, done rare, and to cut to the chase, it was the best steak either of us had ever had. It was cooked to perfection and was an excellent quality steak. The accompaniments were delicious, and the service was fantastic - to give credit to the waiter, Neal, who was outstanding. Thank you for a great meal, I will be singing the praises and recommending far and wide!

I was very pleasantly surprised by this place. It has a beautifully inviting exterior, it's a stand…read morealone building unlike most of the places i visit in America, which are often strip-mall based. Newbridge Restaurant sits just off a roundabout, and my friend and I had been sightseeing in Northern Ireland, and we were STARVED, after a hard cold day. We saw it in passing, and went back around the roundabout because it was 7 hours since breakfast and were dropping from starvation. The interior was equally inviting, and warm!! The building is inviting, no doubt about it, and the car park pleasantly full, so you knew it could be decent food. The menu was 2 courses for 12 Pounds, which a lot of UK/Irish places feature, and i had expected there's be a limited menu, but such was not the case - it was fairly extensive, and even had specials. I got Spicy Pear and Parsnip Soup with homemade wheaten bread to start, she got Portobello Mushroom with Blue Cheese, Rocket, Sunblush Tomatoes, Red Onion, Parmesan and Balsamic. I have to say this soup was an absolute delight, and i congratulate the use of the humble (Yet hard to find a decent one in Alaska) parsnip, it was superb, with a kick of heat to elevate it. Just a touch of sweetness from the pear, but it was sublime. The wheaten bread, used extensively throughout Irish restaurants was delicious and hearty, and a perfect accompaniment to the creamy thick soup. She adored her gigantic portobello, which was full of cheesy goodness. For our entrees, i selected the Italian Chicken which was a butterflied breast, topped with Parma ham wrapped around Brie, and a rocket salad with balsamic, she went for the Wild Mushroom Linguine, which was drizzled with truffle oil. I must say, it was different than anything I've had before, the cheese with the Parma ham was a really delicious enhancement, to the chicken which can sometimes be bland, but not on this occasion. The rocket and balsamic were beautiful. She couldn't finish her linguine - pasta can be filling i find, she did enjoy the selection of mushrooms. Despite the fact that the prix fixe was 2 for 12 pounds, we opted to get a dessert regardless. Just because we'd earned it, with some hard walking that day. She got a chocolate brownie with fudge sauce, and whipped cream, and i got a banana sundae that i simply could not finish. All in all, it was a delicious meal.

Nine Months…read more That's how long it's taken for me to find a steak and service here in Northern Ireland comparable, or even better than the steak I ate and southern hospitality service I experienced for 7.5 years in Texas... and I found it here at The Newbridge. So we were in Portrush for the day, heading to Belfast to drop my brother off at the bus and I mention I'm hungry, its dinner time, we should stop somewhere. Going on no other information than the car park was packed, we hung a u-turn and pulled in. No reservation, Friday night, packed car park, I expected to be told to sling my hook, or wait 40 minutes for a table, but the nice host even helped find a threenager appropriate table upstairs for us to sit at, no wait - excellent first impression. The blonde dude upstairs (I didn't catch his name) got us sorted with drinks quickly, order in, starters came out in good time. Col enjoyed the black pudding scotch egg, my brother, threenager and I enjoyed the garlic cheese ciabatta. But the mains were the moneyshot. Col had the shredded duck w/ sweet potato fries, brother had the beef chili penne w/ salt and chili chips, threenager had the chicken penne carbonara and I had the fillet steak w/ chips and veggies for the table. I. can't. even. On how good this food was. My steak was cooked to perfection - exactly the way I asked (which, as it turns out, has been difficult for NI chefs to accomplish to date), and not an ounce of fat to be seen! My brothers chili wasn't a traditional chili as you'd expect, it had a sweet chili element to it, but it was delicious, that and his salt and chili chips packed a hot punch, but he loved it. Cols duck was tasty and plentiful and the threenager splatter-painted the entire top floor of the restaurant with carbonara sauce while gleefully shouting "mmmmm delicious!" I really wanted to try dessert, but told blonde dude (sorry, blonde dude, I wish I'd asked your name but by the end of the meal felt it was rude to be all "here bai what's yer name?") I was in a rush, he told me I could get it to go - so I ordered salted caramel cheesecake, cause I thought it'd be easiest to eat on my knee. Confession time: I *may* have acquired one of y'all's forks to take with me so I could eat my dessert on the way to the train station. But rest assured I'll get it back to you - promise! With that said, the cheesecake was devoured on my knee. We all thought it was delicious. Not a single bad thing to say about this place, from easy and plentiful parking, to the absolute nicest staff in any restaurant in the north I've been in in my nine months being back home, to the most delicious steak I've had in a long time and incredibly well priced too! I now need a nap...And to plan a re-visit before our next expat adventure begins! Check this place out for sure!!

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.