Extremely disappointing service…read more We visited The Dirty Duck and spent nearly $60 USD on our meal. I ordered the fish and chips and, when I was finished eating, I specifically asked for the remainder of my food to be taken away and boxed up so I could bring it home. After we received and paid our bill, I sat waiting for my leftovers to be returned. They never came. We eventually asked our server, Matthew, where my food was, and he told me it had been thrown away because I had supposedly told him to throw it away. I absolutely did not. I had specifically asked for it to be boxed up. Mistakes happen, and although I was understandably frustrated that food I had paid for was thrown away, what happened next is what completely changed my opinion of the experience. When I expressed my frustration, Matthew told me to "get over myself." I was genuinely stunned. There is a huge difference between making an honest mistake and speaking disrespectfully to a paying customer after that mistake is brought to your attention. An apology or even a simple attempt to make the situation right would have gone a long way. Instead, I was spoken to dismissively and made to feel as though I was the problem for questioning why my food had been thrown away. We are visiting from the United States, and I was excited to experience local places while here. Unfortunately, this interaction left an awful impression. I hope the owner or management sees this review because regardless of the misunderstanding over the food, telling a customer to "get over yourself" is completely inappropriate and unacceptable customer service. The Dirty Duck may be a beautiful and popular place, but our experience with the service was incredibly disappointing.

The Dirty Duck has become my regular go to, its that is has my favourite beer and its location…read morebeside the sea. I love to be able to go here for a walk and then a pint and a little bit of food. The staff are always great, warm friendly and helpful and the food in terms of the offerings and range and the quality are all excellent. Great food, great people, great ambiance and great views.

I love it when I finally venture into somewhere I have walked past a million times and I especially…read morelove it when I get a pleasant surprise. The outdoor yellow paint and the big giraffe wound around the lettering was enough to draw me in - you know that saying never judge a book by its cover well I always do and sometimes I am disappointed but only sometimes! Inside is hilarious - there are literally giraffes everywhere! There are shelves coming down with giraffe ornaments, cuddly toys, books, magnets and cups. There are giraffes drawn on the chalk board telling you what's on the menu - there is even a five foot something giraffe that stands by the door and, judging by all the photographs on the walls, is something of a local celebrity! I ordered a diet coke (this is my only small complaint - instead of a can i got a glass which tasted like the stuff that comes out of the machine and not the real stuff!) and a toastie with chips. The girl did not squirm when I asked for chicken, chilli sauce and pineapple therefore I will definitely be back - in total my bill was around a fiver - happy days. When I forst saw the giraffe I kind of thought they should wind their necks in - get it? necks? never mind.... since eating there though I am very pleased to have discovered the little giraffe paradise in Holywood!

I can't begin to tell you how many times I have walked past Lapamanzi and not so much as glanced…read morein. I always knew there was a wee cafe in this location but it never really appealed to me as there's so much choice further down Holywood High Street. First up I am going to start referring to this place as the Giraffe Cafe - the reason is simple - it's full of giraffe decor - prints, trinkets, soft toys and even a 4 foot statue. I'm not sure what relevance the giraffes have but they are a nice friendly addition to a quirky cafe. This place doesn't have the glitz and glamour of other Holywood eateries but it's simplicity is what makes it. The menu is made up of old comforting favourites like egg and chips, simple ham and cheese toasties and what I went for, fat chicken goujons. The food and drinks won't break the bank either - A meal will set you back just over £5 and you can get a pot of tea for £1! Not often you can get a hot beverage for a pound these days! The food is great - as mentioned it won't win any culinary awards but it will fill a hole in your stomach. Go in and grab a seat, one of the friendly members of staff will serve you at your table - I thought that was worth pointing out as sometimes in these type of places you have to order at the counter. There's a mix of clientele in this wee cafe, yesterday there were families, teenagers and a few older ladies who looked like they'd been regulars for years. My advice is that if you're sick of the pomp an ceremony of other Holywood Cafes then give the Giraffe Cafe a go!

Whoa! Goat cheese bruschetta was basic ingredients…read morehighlighted wonderfully. Already thinking how to try and replicate at home. Nasi Goreng! I am totally out of my element here and had flavor, spice and textures that were super exciting. The Mac and cheese with brisket took the simple family concept and wowed.

Great atmosphere and service, lovely decor and a great menu…read more I made a week-night booking and although it's only been open a few weeks, it was pretty full with people. The venue gives off a welcoming vibe with its red brick walls and candle lights creating an intimate atmosphere. They also have a spacious alfresco dining out front for those hot summer night as it was tonight. For starter I had crispy chilli beef (with lime & coriander mayonnaise). This delicious salad was bursting with flavour. Chillies and lime - beef has never tasted so good! And Scallops the richness of the black pudding is magic with the clean taste of the scallops - delicious! My main of lamb rump was a good sized serve. Worth having again! I also managed to swipe a taste of the Barbary duck breast I can vouch that it was melt-in-the-mouth perfect and came with a very generous amount of the sauce, fondant potato & vegetables. When it came to dessert Chocolate mouse though, was an absolute knock-out. I had a really good night and excellent service from Ben and his team! I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu, including the Sunday roast and bring my son as kids eat free! 405 Upper Newtonards Road, Tel: 02890671105

Great food, with a cracking service. Best meal for a long time. Thanks very much to Team Noble.read more

In the heart of Belfast we found this bit of southern America. Top floor of the Dirty Onion pub…read more.. Wings and loaded Fry's..gravy chicken cheese and onions. Great food. Historic surroundings and friendly service.

I ordered the regular fried chicken burger but our server apparently heard buffalo chicken burger…read more I sadly didn't realize this until I'd already taken a bite and didn't want to send it back, so it is what it is. I'm not the biggest fan of buffalo chicken, butttt the chicken was flavorful and the perfect amount of crisp. My sinuses are also super clear now so I've got that going for me, haha. Fries were tasty and service was friendly/pretty quick! Nice place to stop by if you want to grab a bite for pretty reasonable (city) prices!

The Whitehouse Working Mens Club (a.k.a. The Workies) is, as far as I've seen, a bar which is…read morepredominantly reserved for locals (if you're not a member you have to sign in upon arrival ) but the wee old man who sits at the front desk is the best of banter (He used to be my milk man!) he's still very pleasant and accommodating. The bar certainly can get busy over the weekends but I'd say it's pretty quiet for the rest of the time. It's a good bar for an older crowd to enjoy a quiet drink at the weekend. The bar itself is split in to various floors and sections so you can experience different surroundings. It's nothing fancy but no over the top airs or graces. It does what it says on the tin, a club for working (wo)men to come relax, have a drink or a meal. The restaurant has only opened a short while ago (then closed, apparently over row with chef, now reopened under new management) and although it is now a little more pricey it still does the same job. You can come and enjoy your Friday lunch here and won't have to worry about breaking the bank. You won't come any where near. Bonus, did I mention how cheap the pints are? Your round! Cheers!

Tried to go last night 14 Mar 2026. Walked around the entire building and into a few wrong places…read more Finally spoke to someone at restaurant next door. This place is permanently closed. Don't waste your time.

Great concept, helpful and friendly staff. Love the products! Best place to get quality souvenirsread more

We did a cursory search and found this place a few blocks from where we are staying…read more We didn't have a reservation and no tables meant we had to come back at 8 when there would be room for us. We opted for the 3 course Christmas menu; I had the fish cake at the waiter's suggestion over the chowder, sea bass, and sticky toffee bread pudding. My honey had the goat cheese fritters, bang bang chicken dinner portion, and the tiramisu. The fish cake seemed more mash than fish but had lovely flavors melding. I loved the tenderness of the sea bass and mixture of flavors with the veg. The sticky toffee bread pudding was a delight, with a brûlée top and complimentary scoop of ice cream and a dab of berry sauce. The tiramisu was equally delicious, with another surprise of berry in the middle. The sound gets as loud as any place we've been and it's difficult to hear across the table, but we otherwise enjoyed our meal here and are grateful to have some yelp references again.

I would have given 5 stars but the bar is a small selection and the food portions are too small…read moreacross the board for the price. Otherwise, the drinks and food are delicious

We went with a tour group for a farewell dinner. All of us really liked our food and it was…read moredelicious. The fried cheese thing was good. The chicken was tender and juicy. The cider was gross. It tasted like dirty mop water. Several of us noticed that. The service was great! We were with a large group and they served us all quickly and efficiently.

I throughly enjoyed my meal here. The jerk vegan burger had just the right amount of spice and was…read moreso flavorful. I went with my whole family as a wedding celebration and the wait time was very minimal. The servers were helpful with menu questions and very attentive to dietary needs and restrictions. I would eat that burger weekly if I was near this restaurant!

If you can manage to get a balcony table overlooking the market whilst live music is in full swing…read morethen George's Of The Market is one of the best place in Belfast for breakfast or lunch. I visited yesterday (Saturday 14.05.2016) with my sister and we had an extremely enjoyable leisurely lunch sitting on said balcony, watching bustling St George's Market, soaking up atmosphere and listening to wonderful live music. Service was good and there were a few Vegetarian options on the menu. It's a pity these Vegetarian dishes aren't more clearly marked with a (V) plus a few more Vegetarian dishes would be great, but at least they are there. Caroline S ordered a Veggie Breakfast (£6.75) which was the most impressive looking Vegetarian Fry I've ever seen, plus she assured me it tasted fantastic. I opted for a pasta dish with butternut squash, walnuts, onion and rosemary (£6.95). Delicious food in generous portions at reasonable prices. We managed to work our way through glasses of Pinot Grigio, Rose and Prosecco. St George's Market Bar and Grill also do the most amazing pure apple juice and Prosecco cocktail which we thought the best Prosecco based cocktail we have ever tried. Most of the restaurant ingredients are fresh and local, coming from the market itself. We arrived at just before 1pm and stayed until after 3pm as we had such a wonderful time there. Even inside this restaurant is beautiful due to natural light coming through a skylight rooftop, however the best tables are definitely on the balcony. I'm already plotting my return...

So called in here for breakfast with a raging hangover as I didnt want to eat food on the fly from…read morethe market. There was a 10/15 minute wait for a table but that was grand after all its sunday morning brunch time. I ordered the best of the market breakfast (see pic) and asked for my tea to be served at the same time. Food came out quickly but I didnt get asked if I wanted any condiments, had to ask myself. I was about half way through breakfast as well before I had to remind them id also ordered a tea. This came without milk so had to ask for that too. So the food itself was good, ive had better, ive had worse. I didnt like the very crispy slice of fried soda, personally I prefer a nice soft soda farl to mop up sauces and egg. Potato bread was ok and the rest nice but not mind blowing. Overall its not bad. Lovely setting, friendly, if not forgetful staff. Id come back but ive had better breakfasts. Maybe try a lunch or a dinner next time.