I ordered Chicken Goujons & Chips, it was very very cold. The waiters & waitresses all gave me…read moredeath stares I will never go there again

My family (wife and two daughters) came to Gillies Bar & Grill for a truly wonderful lunch. Just so…read morehappened that it was on the day of Chinese New Year (Rooster). So we thought we would celebrate by having some Chinese food and on looking at the menu there was quite a choice of worldly cuisines to pick from!! Gillies is a 140 seater bar/grill which is part of the Galgorm Hotel & Spa complex. It has its own separate driveway entrance and an internal entrance from the hotel. It is split over 3 levels and on busy days people can dine in the bar. We parked in the restaurant car park and walked through the well kept garden area and past Fratelli's restaurant to get to the grill. Our table was booked for 13.30 and when we arrived the main dining area was packed and there was a super atmosphere. The restaurant area is very well laid out with a definite theme of farm animals painted on the high ceilings and walls and a huge centre piece chimney/fire place. On arrival we were shown to our reserved table which had two kids menus and two adult menus already on the table. Main course cutlery was wrapped in a large napkin with a chocolate enclosed-great touch!! We ordered pork and leek sausages and skinny fries with beans and pasta carbonara for the kids whilst my wife and I had starters of prawn cocktail and Bang Bang chicken. Firstly we asked for kids meals to come with our starters which happened and we divided the kids meals so they could share. The sausages were delicious as was the pasta and our prawn cocktail and chicken was amazing, there was a drizzle of satay sauce on the chicken which enhanced the dish. For mains my wife ordered salt and chilli chicken and chips and I had the ribs which came with onion rings and creamy coleslaw with garlic potatoes and pepper sauce. My ribs were really "melt in your mouth" and the sides were a great accompaniment. My wife's chicken was exactly like Chinese chefs cook it with a nice soy sauce flavour. For dessert the girls had ice cream with marshmallow and chocolate drops-so between that ant the fruit juices was sugar overload!!!! I had a caramel latte and wife had hot chocolate orange. The food, environment and service was absolutely superb. We spent a while in the grounds walking it all off. We shall definitely be back to check out the hotel, spa and other restaurants in the future. Check my blog for all pictures.

I highly suggest you indulge yourself in some of the delicious, golden, salt and vinegar battered…read morescampi. Truly one of Northern Ireland's finest.

Nice group of people working. Patio is great for lunch with a view. Fun seeing all the dogs.read more

This was recommended by locals and it was a great place to grab a quick bite like goujons and fish…read moreand chips. It is a small little place and there are a few tables but it seems more like a take out place. I went a couple times. The first time the person at the counter looked like she was being bothered to take our order, but the next couple of times, the people were so friendly and helpful.

Wonderful food and quick. Highly recommend for lunch after a trip to the Bushmill Distillery.read more

Absolutely a gem! Our tour brought us here for lunch after visiting Giants Causeway and my dad…read moreordered the seafood chowder - he was totally blown away and said this was the best chowder he had in his life! I ordered chicken tenders bc you never know, and i figured you cant really screw up chicken tenders. It was tasty and the fries were PERFECT. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Totally reasonably priced too. Both our meals including beers was like 30£. Service was friendly and restrooms were modern and clean :)

Absolutely, without a doubt, the best meal we've had in Northern Ireland. We stopped in for lunch…read moreafter reading the Yelp recommendations for Cushendall. Our party of four ordered the fish and chips, salmon, hamburger, and seafood chowder, along with the obligatory pints of Guiness and gin and tonics. The service was exemplary and all the dishes were presented beautifully. Outstanding cuisine! By far, the best food experience we've had this holiday. Don't miss it!

On our last day in Belfast, I said I need to experience dining in or have a drink at The Crown Bar…read more I was lucky enough to get a reservation at the dining room upstairs. The ground floor bar area was packed and busy! It was a good vibes. We sat and had dinner in a quiet setting upstairs. We enjoyed our food and drinks. My margarita was delicious. The lamb irish stew was yummy, finished it. It was a great experience!

I wanted a place where I could try multiple classic traditional Irish dishes, and I found this…read moreplace - a very popular spot! During the time I visited, it wasn't very packed so I was seated swiftly. The kind staff accommodated my request to get a corner table. The vibe can be describe is a classic. I really enjoyed all the dark stained wood furniture - gave it such an "old Irish saloon" vibe...maybe because it is haha. I did not have much time to spend in Belfast, so I tried to taste as many traditional dishes as possible with being just one person. With that being said, I ordered a few of their notable dishes - Crown Bar Irish Stew, Steak & Ale Pie, and to finish it off, the Sticky Toffee Pudding served with both the custard and ice cream (really thankful the server offered to give me two toppings, and they were both delicious). All the dishes were great, and are definitely hearty. The stew as well as the pie filling had a rich roux - nice, thick and flavorful. I will say, the pie pastry was not as flaky as I would have liked it; kind of too thick. Overall, it was a great taste of Ireland

This really is a 'secret' garden…read more My sister and I were seeking a venue for a little treat and she recommended we try here. Afternoon tea without the ridiculous price - perfect. At £24 for two this really is a steal. Sandwiches of your choice, scones (with the usual accompaniments) and some yummy traybakes. This is more like non pretentious, Northern Irish style afternoon tea. With the tray bakes including mini fifteens and malteaser squares. If you are looking for something cutesy, scrumptious and not breaking the bank then look no further! Will definitely be back. Don't forget to check out the gift shop for some trinkets and the perfect gifts for mums.

Well what can I say my mum took me out for lunch to this place over Easter week and I was a bit…read moresceptical. Tea rooms attached to a garden centre, tend not to have the most out there reputation. I'm glad to say my scepticism was blown out of the water. This place is definitely a little gem of Belfast. The actual tea rooms/restaurant are an elegantly appointed building with stunning views of the countryside. You feel like you are in the great hall of some stately Victorian home. Sumptuous décor and a varied and delicious sounding menu. As we were there during the week we availed of the two courses for £9.99 (I think that was the price so apologies if I got this wrong, my mum was paying) We both ordered the soup for starter, Butternut Squash, chilli and coconut. Very tasty and a huge portion, I couldn't finish mine because I wanted to leave room for the main. My mother ordered slow cooked beef brisket, Mash and roast root veg while I had the smoked haddock, creamy bacon and leek sauce and the same sides. I cannot fault the food, it was delicious. My only tipple would have been that a selection of different sides for the fish may have been a little better, Maybe some samphire and potato croquets or some such. We also caught a glimpse of their cram tea on another table which looked stunning (I think the Waitress said it was £20/25 per head) Overall an amazing place for lunch, but it doesn't end there. They also offer a dinner menu Thursday to Saturday and it is BYO so definitely cannot be doing wrong there. I highly recommend this place for lunch or for dinner! If you go for dinner though I think you have to book as this place is making its mark on the map and seems to be getting ever more popular!

The large half portrush lobster is to die for!!!!!!!!!! We really wanted to get lobster during our…read morestay for The Golf. I was lucky to snag one last lunch reservation at 2:45pm online. The best dining experience in Portrush. Great service. Seaside views. Amazing food and wine. The Camembert cheese was amazing. My friend ordered the sticky toffee pudding for dessert and it was very decadent. I only had a taste of it as I am not a sweets person but it was very good. So glad we got to have the lobster. It had some amazing savory lemon and Parmesan crumbing on top. Plenty to share. This was a wonderful dining experience!

Pros: Great location on the beach…read moreWonderful food and drinks - I especially enjoyed the mussels, which was flavorful and delicious The Shack seafood chowder was some of the best I've ever had globally! Not too creamy and with lots of flavor The bread and butter was a perfect pair Pro tip: Be sure to make a reservation, even in the winter as it gets busy!

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.

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!

Lovely cafe with better than expected food in. A small Irish town on a cold and windy day. Four…read moredelicious meals. Everything was really good!

If you were to ask me what my favorite part of my trip to Ireland was, I would say my time in…read moreNorthern Ireland. I stopped at this adorable cafe on my way to The Giants Causeway from the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. If this cafe was by my house, I would literally go there everyday. It reminded of my grandmothers house and was so cozy. The coffee was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly. I honestly did not want to leave I felt so at home. If you are exploring Northern Ireland make sure you put this on your list!