This was a bit of an up and down experience but overall the food sold it. We tried to get in…read morewithout a reservation and they were able to accommodate. The restaurant is spacious and I loved the bar area. Some of the items we tried to order were sold out that day but their menu was good enough we could pivot. We split a few appetizers and I had the pork chop which was absolutely massive - I couldn't finish it. There was so much on the plate! Where the restaurant was lacking was service. We saw our waitress once all night. I was not brought the appropriate knife for my food and had to share with my husband. Getting our bill was near impossible. But the food definitely made up for it.

We dined here as part of a large group with limited menu options because of our group size. I…read morestarted with the onion pakora . My wife had the chicken liver patee. We both enjoyed our starters. We both had had ribeye steaks. While not the most tender steaks we've ever had, they were cooked to order and quite flavorful. My wife loved her French Martini and I found the raspberry Gin Collin's very refreshing. The service we received was excellent especially for a very large group. I think the special grill they use kept the restaurant quite warm. It felt refreshing to get outside into the cool air after we left. Overall it was a very positive dining experience.

Attended with a party of 9 people on Friday 01/09/2017. It was inconvenient that Brooklyn Sq asked…read morefor a £45 deposit when we booked our table at the start of the week (£5 per head). I hate it when restaurants do this, I can understand it for Christmas party bookings, but dislike when deposits are requested throughout the year. It would prevent me from returning with a large party in future. It's just a hassle trying to collect money from people you won't necessarily be seeing before an evening out. Alternatively one person has to cover the deposit before the meal, which is unfair and leaves them out of pocket until the night out. Other than this we had a good overall experience. Waiting staff were excellent and the menu is huge with a vast selection of dishes, even plenty of veggie options - burgers, pizzas, pastas etc. I ordered vegetarian fajitas which were served with a side of fries, 3 fajita pancakes, a large sizzling plate of mixed veg (mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes) plus guacamole, sour cream and salsa. The guacamole and salsa weren't fresh, instead they seemed quite processed. But it was good food - not great - but filling, tasty and reasonable for the price. Our whole party enjoyed their meals. We also ordered dessert and the Banoffee Pie was absolutely gorgeous- though I did have dessert envy when I saw the Nutella Dough Balls some of the others ordered! Ginger, gin, beer and plenty of wine flowed. In total two courses, drinks and tips cost approximately £35 per person. A good night was had by all. This is a nice, casual, relaxed restaurant and I would return - but not with a large party as I dislike the insistence on a deposit and enforced service charge. Whilst I recognise the reasoning for these charges and appreciate they are becoming common in a lot of restaurants, I will primarily take my custom to establishments who don't insist on a deposit. A good, solid 3.5 stars from me...

The place served great American food. The wings were very soft and melted in my mouth with the…read morebuffalo sauce on the sides. The wraps were delicious. The service was quick and friendly. The park is right behind the restaurant and after 6 pm it is free. I would highly recommend this spacious restaurant which had a NY feel to it.

My friend celebrated a big birthday here at the weekend and it was lovely, the food was pre ordered…read moreahead of time so no faffing, trying to work out everyone's order, and the food arrived very promptly. Whilst the restaurant was not that big it still sat all 20 of us comfortably down the back away from other diners (probably for the best as a few of us got a bit loud). The food was lovely and good value for money with their evening special menu. It's not somewhere I would think of to go for dinner but I'm glad I now know what it's like as I will definitely be back. My one criticism of the place is whilst the main servers were lovely, friendly and attentive, the main girl (possibly the manager?) was quite abrasive and cold, and at one point I thought we were in a classroom being shouted at when somebody took the wrong plate and they had mixed up their pre order. She wasn't very happy about it, but it's easily done when you order in advance! She didn't put me off coming back here though!

Wow! Never before has a restaurant lived up to its name! I called in here for a solo lunch afew…read moredays ago and decided to sample their early bird menu, served from 12-5pm daily. They offer two courses for just £6.95!! Hard to beat! The menu is quite big and I decided to go for the new potato halves with bacon, onion and melted cheese..and OMG the garlic dip that came with this awesome starter was so good I was nearly going to ask where it came from or how to make it! Then came the sizzling Fajitas which were oh so yummy and they weren't shy with the portions either, also serving those lovely new potatoes with them! I had a glass of house white along with my meal which was only £2 a glass with this menu..seriously, this place rocks! They also have upstairs seating which can cater for larger parties. Love, love, love it!!

Have heard nice reviews on this place mainly around portion size seeming inconsistent depending on…read morewhat dish was ordered. The place inside is way bigger that I thought. It's bright,clean,warm and has mellow music. One of the staff was nice the other could have had more personality. The only other real let down was that I didn't get a sharper knife for the beef. The food was very fresh and I left the place still feeling light and health even though I had a dessert. Portion sizes seem better depending on the dish you order. I would stay away from the salads. Lunch menu is decent to sample some fancy dishes £6.50 each. Of your in town and want to be a bit posh for the day this is the place to go. You may have to google some of the names of the dishes. Or ask the staff. They know what the score is and rd helpful that way. Think I would Like to return to sample the brunch. If I'm looking a fancy brunch some day.

Best steak I've had in a long time. We ordered the tomahawk and man o man was it phenomenal! Enough…read moresaid! Service was exceptional too!

Food and service terrific. The staff was great with our grandchildren. Nice variety of food and…read moredrink choices.

Coast is probably the closest place to eat from where I live, apart from my kitchen that is, which…read moreusage has decreased week on week. Anyway, enough about me, back to Coast. Coast is a favourite of many local Holywood residents and trust me these residents know their food. The interior decor is simple yet extremely effective, there seems to be a focus on what they serve rather than what the place looks like, not that it's shabby inside, far from it. It's plush decor stands the test of time. It's not huge inside so if you want to visit I would suggest booking, especially at the weekend. They have recently placed a few tables outside so alfresco dining is now an option. Food wise it's excellent. Being so close to the sea I would suggest opting for seafood and would recommend trying their mussels in white wine and garlic sauce along with fresh ciabatta, for dipping of course. Coast is fully licensed so you can grab a glass of wine to accompany your food - the wine list is pretty extensive. The staff are great, there's a good mix of experienced servers as well as those who are taking up part time roles between their studies but don't worry the service never changes - top class! Can't recommend Coast enough - the bill won't break the bank but you'll feel like it should cost more than it does!

This place is a solid 5. Admittedly chosen after a full day…read moreof Pub Crawling, we ordered way too many burgers and tacos because everything sounded pretty good. So happy with our choices because this was some of the best food we had in our entire trip. Even 'just burgers and fries' they offered unique toppings, as well as offering some unique craft beers in bottles-we hadn't seen on any tap list. I ordered the Black Pudding Burger-which was the best meal on my trip. The burger was massive and stacked with juicy, bold flavor toppings. I also had the side salad, which was zestier than I expected. My hubby ordered the Champion BBQ burger, also super juicy, stacked high with toppings. Friends ordered one of each taco, and each was better than the last bite-making it hard to pick a favorite. I wish I could have gotten another burger on another night, it's worth it! Service was really good too. We had a friendly waitress, who checked in on us often :)

Walking around at night we found this place as we heard some live music. The bar side is small but…read morelively, with lots of people dancing. A fun find.

I tend to mentally split restaurants into 2 categories - child friendly family venues and proper…read morenight out grown up spots. Tedfords definitely falls into the second category. I went for the first time a couple of weeks ago and really badly want to go back asap. The interior is just the kind I love, all starched linen tablecloths and napkins. The atmosphere however is not starched, well not at our table anyway and no-one complained so it must be the kind of place you don't have to whisper. Tedfords is famous as a seafood restaurant which fits with its location right down at the water in Belfast. I had smoked salmon, crab mayo and quail egg. Without the quail egg. If you've read any of my other reviews, you'll know that eggs make me hurl. The good news is that the waiter didn't huff or puff of look as if he felt sorry for me. The other good news is that the salmon was fab - delicate and beautifully flavoured. I felt obliged to have fish again for main course and boy was I glad. On of my group had recommended the curried monkfish and I now do too. It was sublime - the meaty fish was matched brilliantly by the creamy sauce and fragrant coconut rice. I was all full up with no room for desert but managed 2 spoons of the husband's chocolate soufflé with fresh (huge) strawberries. Bliss. Tedford's is certainly not cheap but for a special night out as a couple or with friends, it is my new must go to.

Tedford's, right across from "Nuala with the Hula", a large statue on the river, is a cozy upscale…read morerestaurant that focuses on steak and seafood. The ambiance is cozy, upscale, and yet makes for a nice place to hang out with friends. Go for the pork belly which comes as a big chunk of meat, perfectly seared and chewy. The monkfish was the standout of the night. I was congratulated for my menu prowess with a "best lineup of the night" comment, but I think the monkfish was the MVP. The lobster roll was crispy, buttery but not watery, and substantial without being overly fishy. The curry sauce that accompanied the dish, I could have eaten alone or just with the rice though the thick cut and well seasoned fish made it all the better. All around the mulberry bush, the monkfish was the best I've had. Dessert was this assortment of sweets that put together I think looks like a muppet's head. The peanut butter ice cream was delicious with a great balance of sweet and slight salty savoryness. The custardy chocolate was also excellent and on the dark side which offset the sweetness of the ice cream. The crispy biscuits provided a texture difference and cut through the sweetness to keep it from getting cloying. The service was a bit aloof though. Our waiter over-poured prosecco to overfill the glass, spilled wine on the table, and nearly knocked out someone with a plate.o the owner or employees.

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