Our lunch in Browns in Town was a feast that probably could have tied us over until the next day…read more The meal was so filling that I felt I would need a wheelbarrow to be led away. But the food we ordered was worth feeling so full because it was wicked good. Located on Strand Road in downtown Derry, outside the City Walls, Browns in Town has a modern interior with brown wood walls in the primary dining area and a little postmodern-styled lounge in the front entrance. The vibes are fairly relaxed where you don't feel you have to dress up outside of jeans and a shirt to enjoy a meal. The food per our experience is certainly that of comfort and quality. One aspect my wife and I loved about Browns in Town, and many of the restaurants we visited in Northern Ireland and the Republic, is that on the menu we know which dishes are celiac friendly or have a celiac option, and note all the allergens present -- e.g., gluten, shellfish, dairy, eggs, nuts, etc. My wife is celiac, so this allowed us to choose this restaurant since it offers many gluten-free options -- and not just salad. Both of us ordered the local seafood chowder (I had the gluten version, while she had the celiac option), which was creamy, buttery, and delicious, loaded with a variety of seafood caught in the area and served with homemade bread. The Mushroom & Black Garlic Risotto was out of this world, with the pine nuts and parmesan providing a nice balance with primary ingredients -- also luscious and rich. The chefs cooked the risotto to perfection. I probably was fine just ordering that, as the black garlic chips (fries to us Americans) were overkill, but I couldn't help myself being at a restaurant for the first time in a city I have never visited before. My wife had the beer-battered cod in the gluten-free option and incredibly tasty, especially when combined with the mushy peas and tartar sauce. We didn't even attempt to order dessert because we were full to the point of being in a food coma. Fortunately, we had a lot of walking around ahead of us, which helped work off our meal a little. But I would absolutely return to enjoy some of the other fares they have on the menu.

Food was so high quality and delicious. My pork was cooked perfectly which is a difficult thing to…read moredo.

Amazing when a restaurant that is one of the only nearby places with the kitchen still open is also…read morea great option. Wife enjoyed her Bramble, wine selection was good and priced reasonable, and the great menu was made better by the actual taste and quality of the food. Service was outstanding. Really enjoyed our time here. Ordered vegetarian risotto and the smoked cod and shared plates for a nice mix.

Still as awesome as it was when I last came a few years back!…read more Food is undeniably good, affordable and the staff are friendly, Finest food in the city, for sure!

Food was delicious- cod with crispy batter and tarter sauce. Fries were yummy as well.read more

Oldest Chippy in Town - great food, great portions and friendly staff - I have been reliably…read moreinformed that the toilets are clean too - plenty of space to sit in too - highly recommended

Our lunch here was really good. I had the fish and chips and my wife had the soup of the day that…read morewas curried parsnip. The fish as fresh and cooked perfectly. There was a small dish of tartar sauce and another with smashed peas. The french were perfect. This was a great lunch.

Awesome place, such a cool vibe with everything being served and cooked to perfection. We had…read moresteak, the pepper sauce was the best part. It had a rich and spicy flavor, would recommend this little gem if you ever get to this part of Ireland.

Steaks were chewy and tough... Ribeye and Filet (4 ppl in my group did not like their steak). Pasta…read moredish was very over cooked.... noodles were soggy. The side sauces were all delicious as well as the desserts.

The Exchange is very good. The food was delicious. My wife has been wanting traditional fish and…read morechips and I had the duck. Both were excellent. My salad was great too. The desserts were also fantastic. Malted soft serve with Biscoff crumbs and Meringue and Cream with berries. The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff are excellent.

As others have reported, there can be a wait (ours was 35 minutes) but it was indeed fun to watch…read morethe bar staff; they really hustle. Our appetizer, bhaji, arrived badly overcooked (perhaps a lower temperature in the fryer would help), but they promptly replaced it with one slightly less so. WAIT ... Keep going; this was the only bad part. For entrees, we had the Duck Breast and the "Natural Smoked Haddock" (not sure what "natural" means - probably not caught pre-smoked). The duck was cooked perfectly (rare) as were the vegetables. The duck was moist and tender, among the best we've had. The sauce was a great complement to the duck. (The spring rolls were forgettable, prepackaged, and unnecessary.) The smoked haddock came on a bed of curried rice and a decorative drizzle of sour cream surrounded by some cute little cubes of potato with a tiny bit of heat. All of the flavors were strong. The curry was not overwhelming, but was definitely forward. The haddock was very well cooked and had a strong, but balanced smokiness. Overall, this was one of the best meals we've had on this trip.

The food, the service, and the overall feel of the place were wonderful! I had a salad, a steak…read more(with pepper cream), champ potatoes, and a brownie for dessert - everything was beyond amazing! I would highly recommend Timberquay to anyone looking for a great dinner.

Yay, I'm the first reviewer! My company took me here for a group lunch and it's walking distance…read morefrom the office (almost everywhere in Derry is walking distance!). I was told this spot is always crowded during lunch. Decor is modern with clean lines. I had the battered cod with mushy peas. Everyone's dish looked good. Price is reasonable for the atmosphere. I definitely want to return here before I go back to the States. I want to try some of the beers they had on display that I've never seen.

had high hopes for this restaurant. Pro's: garlic mushrooms…read more& wontons were good (not great). Let's see... What else can I say positive Chirp... Chirp... Chirp... Ok... I guess that's it! Con's: 1. The waiter took our silverware from our table (our extra), problem we used those spoons... Yuck. 2. All of our dinners were tasteless, trying to figure out how you make "chicken satay" "Kung pow chicken" "General Chows Chicken" they all tasted bland with no definition of flavor! Satay Chicken... Come on "peanut butter" hello!! No taste of it!! I truly could go on and on... Loud!!

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