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.

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

Located in the Dukes Hotel this elegant bar and lounge was just what we needed after a long day of…read moresight seeing, complete with delicious selections of bar snacks, full menu, full bar, and well made cocktails. Plenty of indoor/outdoor seating. Everyday of the week has its own theme night, my fave was Monday SpeedQuiz night (9p-11p) and live music almost daily. My favorite snack was the Spicy Squid. The staff was also friendly and the place has a fantastic decor, love the practitioner theme. Cash/Card accepted, or if you're a guest you can charge it to the room. Can't wait to return and visit this lovely place!!

It was a beautiful September day in 2022. My daughter and I were doing a walking tour of downtown…read moreBelfast and the positive, inviting vibe of Mickeys made us stop to look inside. The customer service was great. Our order was ready in record time and it delicious. We are from Oklahoma U.S.A. and we had an amazing experience here!

Love this place so much! Haven't been in a while and myself and a few other members of the family…read moreranging feom 3 yrs old to 53 years old called in for some lunch. We sat outside as it was a rare sunny day in Belfast. The place itself is pretty cool, free WiFi and at a good location but what does it for me and the reason for the 5 stars (which I rarely give) is the customer service it is up there with the best I have ever had. All the staff are amazing and talk to you like the have known you alll your life. The food? Top class, I uad a juicy lucy burger which is a burger infused with cheese topped with bacon and mickeys house sauce..... Amazing! We all had a taste of each others plates, taco fries are probably the best in Belfast and the philly cheesesteak sandwhich which is also in my picture is just delicious! I would definitely recommend here to anyone looking a burger or a dog, next time I'm in the mood for one, I know where I'm heading.

Food is very great and the service is faster than any other restaurant would recommend this place…read moreplus the atmosphere is very good if looking to go for somewhere to eat in Belfast I would recommend here!!!

This restaurant was our family's special occasion destination (poetic yelping since 2010) for a…read morelong time. So my memories of this place are always good ones. Be it relatives from far away on a visit or a birthday it has always been for good reasons that we'd go to Benedicts. When I was younger I got the same chicken dish every time and didn't particularly care about it, I was to young to. So when we went recently it was an opportunity to give my matured and well ages taste buds a second helping. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they still had their quirky meal pricing system (the later you eat, the more you pay) and the décor had remained the same. The food was nice, I ordered a steak which, sadly was not cooked to the way I wanted it but I'm not the guy to complain in restaurants. It was still nice regardless. The waiters were nice and approachable (which would have made complaining about my steak easier if I had have done so!)

If the address of Baltimore Jack's seems familiar, it is because that it used to be Springsteen's…read moreAmerican Diner until five minutes ago. I was walking along Botanic Avenue a couple of days ago and performed an absolutely flawless double take when I saw the new signage. I don't know if it's just a 'revamp', or a brand new business. My sister and I were there on my first visit, and I'm pleased to say that the first impressions upon entering were different from Springsteen's - a lot of the silly Americana paraphernalia (bye bye, motorbike and non-functioning jukebox) has been ejected, and more tables had been installed. We were sitting upstairs - After noting that there was nothing even remotely healthy or small on the menu, I ordered my chilli dog with fries and coleslaw, my sister ordered chicken strips with a hot and tangy barbeque sauce which turned out to be resolutely non-spicy. Sadly, my chilli sauce was stone cold and congealed. We both had pots of coleslaw that were an interesting shade of yellow. So, I wasn't overly impressed but decided to give it a second chance, which led to a third and fourth. While they may have had a few problems at first, things are pretty top notch now. Let's face it, a good burger and chips is one of the world's greatest dishes (Jamie Oliver says so, therefore it must be true) - and for what you pay here, it's pretty bloody good. Their New Yorker burger with pickles and mustard is delicious, and the service can't be faulted.

The RBG bar and grill can be accessed though the door at reception. Presume they also have public…read moreaccess door. But I could not see it. It's quite expensive. Ie mint tea £2.50. The decor is fresh,modern and spacious with various types of seating. Although it is quite dark if you are looking to read or something. Televisions are quite small to see the footy scores. Although that being said there are numerous televisions.

Wow...this is a swanky looking room. Forget that it's part of the new Park Inn hotel and just drink…read morein that NYC atmosphere. Fashioned on US grill houses and boasting some impressive décor I knew I was in for a treat as soon as I walked in and caught the first waft of the grill. The place is kitted out impressively with a large long bar, plenty of prints on the wall and on the day we were in the fire was roaring. Settling in one of the booths we perused the substantial menu. Meat eaters are well serviced though there were plenty of veggie options as well. Settling for something called a Western Burger I must admit I was not disappointed when it arrived. It was huge and covered in a lovely smoky BBQ sauce and the plate of chips was immense, missing the starter was definitely a wise choice for us. The bar also did us a couple of nice pints which washed the food down nicely. In fact so nicely, what with the roaring fire and comfy seats we were loathe to leave and actually stayed on for a few more afterwards. A nice little surprise tucked away up this street, I think the prices were maybe more 'hotel-like' than I would have preferred but the décor and ambience more than made up for it. Pros: Excellent food, not busy. Cons: Pricey.

I've been to St George's market many many times to enjoy the delights on offer in the bustling city…read morecentre market. But, I had over looked this recently renovated restaurant, built into the foundations of the red bricked building. Oxford Exchange is a superbly welcoming chique bohemian restaurant. Surrounded in black, leather and warmly lit the long sloping restaurant leads to a semi-open kitchen at the rear of the premises. A large bar and small seated balcony for lunch hours complete the set-up. The food is right up my street. A combination of rich meaty main courses, zesty starters and interesting desserts. On my first trip I had deep-fried goats cheese balls served with a acidic chilli salsa. Superbly tart and creamy cheese balanced perfectly by crisp shallot, fresh cubes of tomato and puckering chilli. The main. A chunk of well sourced rib-eye steak, crab claws and huge prawns. A modern take on the traditional surf and turf, the steak was gamey and woody, hugely flavoured and balanced perfectly by the clean slight iodine character from the freshest local crab. All brought together with a nutty beurre noisette. This was served with a rich fruity Rioja. The prices are very reasonable, the surroundings warm and welcoming, the service fast and friendly and the food absolutely superb. This is an often over-looked little eatery which demands your attention.

I went into the Oxford Exchange when I was out at a bar near by and we decided to grab a meal…read moreinstead of going home. The first thing I noticed was how much my decided casualness really contrasted with...everything in here. Nevertheless we were seated and taking great care of. The service was excellent. The staff were very attentive and a glass was never empty for long. I had the organic slow roasted lamb and it was delicious. The meat just fell off the bone and melted in the mouth. Great place but next time I'll come dressed for it.

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.