We went here, there was a tiny little bar. No food. We were looking for a place that served food so…read morewe left.

Stopped here for lunch on the way to Ballycastle and extremely glad we did. Menu is full to the…read morebrim of delicious things to eat, including a very extensive vegetarian menu alongside their seafood selections. Our family of five were very happy with everything we received, including the goat cheese puffs (which were absolutely phenomenal), seafood medley, and pea and mint risotto.

I was very pleasantly surprised by this place. It has a beautifully inviting exterior, it's a stand…read morealone building unlike most of the places i visit in America, which are often strip-mall based. Newbridge Restaurant sits just off a roundabout, and my friend and I had been sightseeing in Northern Ireland, and we were STARVED, after a hard cold day. We saw it in passing, and went back around the roundabout because it was 7 hours since breakfast and were dropping from starvation. The interior was equally inviting, and warm!! The building is inviting, no doubt about it, and the car park pleasantly full, so you knew it could be decent food. The menu was 2 courses for 12 Pounds, which a lot of UK/Irish places feature, and i had expected there's be a limited menu, but such was not the case - it was fairly extensive, and even had specials. I got Spicy Pear and Parsnip Soup with homemade wheaten bread to start, she got Portobello Mushroom with Blue Cheese, Rocket, Sunblush Tomatoes, Red Onion, Parmesan and Balsamic. I have to say this soup was an absolute delight, and i congratulate the use of the humble (Yet hard to find a decent one in Alaska) parsnip, it was superb, with a kick of heat to elevate it. Just a touch of sweetness from the pear, but it was sublime. The wheaten bread, used extensively throughout Irish restaurants was delicious and hearty, and a perfect accompaniment to the creamy thick soup. She adored her gigantic portobello, which was full of cheesy goodness. For our entrees, i selected the Italian Chicken which was a butterflied breast, topped with Parma ham wrapped around Brie, and a rocket salad with balsamic, she went for the Wild Mushroom Linguine, which was drizzled with truffle oil. I must say, it was different than anything I've had before, the cheese with the Parma ham was a really delicious enhancement, to the chicken which can sometimes be bland, but not on this occasion. The rocket and balsamic were beautiful. She couldn't finish her linguine - pasta can be filling i find, she did enjoy the selection of mushrooms. Despite the fact that the prix fixe was 2 for 12 pounds, we opted to get a dessert regardless. Just because we'd earned it, with some hard walking that day. She got a chocolate brownie with fudge sauce, and whipped cream, and i got a banana sundae that i simply could not finish. All in all, it was a delicious meal.

Nine Months…read more That's how long it's taken for me to find a steak and service here in Northern Ireland comparable, or even better than the steak I ate and southern hospitality service I experienced for 7.5 years in Texas... and I found it here at The Newbridge. So we were in Portrush for the day, heading to Belfast to drop my brother off at the bus and I mention I'm hungry, its dinner time, we should stop somewhere. Going on no other information than the car park was packed, we hung a u-turn and pulled in. No reservation, Friday night, packed car park, I expected to be told to sling my hook, or wait 40 minutes for a table, but the nice host even helped find a threenager appropriate table upstairs for us to sit at, no wait - excellent first impression. The blonde dude upstairs (I didn't catch his name) got us sorted with drinks quickly, order in, starters came out in good time. Col enjoyed the black pudding scotch egg, my brother, threenager and I enjoyed the garlic cheese ciabatta. But the mains were the moneyshot. Col had the shredded duck w/ sweet potato fries, brother had the beef chili penne w/ salt and chili chips, threenager had the chicken penne carbonara and I had the fillet steak w/ chips and veggies for the table. I. can't. even. On how good this food was. My steak was cooked to perfection - exactly the way I asked (which, as it turns out, has been difficult for NI chefs to accomplish to date), and not an ounce of fat to be seen! My brothers chili wasn't a traditional chili as you'd expect, it had a sweet chili element to it, but it was delicious, that and his salt and chili chips packed a hot punch, but he loved it. Cols duck was tasty and plentiful and the threenager splatter-painted the entire top floor of the restaurant with carbonara sauce while gleefully shouting "mmmmm delicious!" I really wanted to try dessert, but told blonde dude (sorry, blonde dude, I wish I'd asked your name but by the end of the meal felt it was rude to be all "here bai what's yer name?") I was in a rush, he told me I could get it to go - so I ordered salted caramel cheesecake, cause I thought it'd be easiest to eat on my knee. Confession time: I *may* have acquired one of y'all's forks to take with me so I could eat my dessert on the way to the train station. But rest assured I'll get it back to you - promise! With that said, the cheesecake was devoured on my knee. We all thought it was delicious. Not a single bad thing to say about this place, from easy and plentiful parking, to the absolute nicest staff in any restaurant in the north I've been in in my nine months being back home, to the most delicious steak I've had in a long time and incredibly well priced too! I now need a nap...And to plan a re-visit before our next expat adventure begins! Check this place out for sure!!

amazing food amazing service amazing ambience five star lunch and i try my first pint of…read moreKilkenny and love it

great steaks and a very cool concept to cooking your own steak…read more service was excellent

My wife and I dined here on a Thursday night while on tour in Belfast. It was recommended by our…read moretour guide, and we were lucky and got in without a reservation. The ambiance, service and food were all excellent! I ordered the 16 ounce Chateau Briand filet cut, and finished searing the slices on the hot rock at the table just to my liking. The steak was excellent, and the experience was great fun! I paired it with a local Rye River Lil' Bangin' IPA and was very happy! Price was reasonable. My wife had the Chicken Supreme and also greatly enjoyed her meal. We would visit regularly if it was in the States! Will visit again when back in Belfast.

The server, Dan, was exceptional. Very friendly and attentive. The drinks were really good and…read morereasonably priced. The food was delish.

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

Incredible burger with unbeatable taste, they were very nice to me. I arrived in Ireland today and…read morewas pleasantly surprised to have chosen this place in the market town. 10/10

El Toro is certainly one of the most popular of all the food outlets in St George's Market. Trying…read moreto get a picture of the business that didn't have customers in it was nigh on impossible. It's not hard to see why though. This little stall serves some superbly home-made burgers. The range is fairly simple, a quarter pounder with cheese and salsa or one with bacon and blue cheese, that or a half-pound version for those who have a serious hole to fill. They also do breakfast through the earlier part of the day which I've yet to try but I'm sure if it's anything like the moist, charred burgers then it's worth a try. The staff are very outgoing and friendly and at £3.50 a burger it's not hard to see why this attracts such a wide following.

If you're looking for a disappointment while paying good money, look no further. The service was…read morehorrible! The waiter/host/bartender was a deterrent from the time we walked in and asked if we had a reservation on a Wednesday night in a mostly-empty restaurant. This was our first clue and when we should've left. It took 10+ minutes to get a drink because he had "other tables to take care of". Asking for water was like pulling teeth. I could go on and on about his service, or lack there of, but I'll refrain. Next was the food. The steak was disgusting at best. Our dogs actually eat better steak than what was served. Totally undercooked, cold and the charred taste was in my mouth for that seemed like hours. Save your money and go to a restaurant that appreciates their patrons.

Every time I eat here I like it more and more. The atmosphere is quiet and sophisticated, and it…read morefeels like a special treat, having a night out here. Strangely, I don't eat steak! But my husband does, and I can vouch that each time we've eaten here he says the steak gets better and better. He's had 'The Porterhouse" and the "Rib Eye Fillet" but says he prefers the fillet - but both were lovely and I think it's just personal preference. For those non-meat eaters don't worry there is much to choose from on the menu, they offer daily specials of chicken, fish and vegetarian meals - thier pasta is always beautiful and very filling. The service we've experienced is always lovely, and the decor and lighting are quite soft and romantic, its the perfect place for a first date, or an anniversary. It's really not the sort of place to go to with a large group of friends. It's handy to the city centre, and close to those few nice bars further up the Lisburn Road. They also offer a pre-theatre menu which I'm determined to try out soon!

Food here is good but certain staff members have no customer skills very rude. Took our daughter…read morefor her 21st birthday . All my family were suprised at my reaction and said theyve never seen me react as i had. Very suprised at management seemed to think staff were OK to speak down to customer. Completely finished here will never recommend to anyone

Del Toro Steak house is a great Tuscan themed steak house in Lisburn. They offer a great selection…read moreoff Tuscan food and serve exquisite staeks. The restaurant is really rustic, warm and inviting and the staff really do look after you here. We popped in for dinner one night upon hearing great reviews of the food. We were seated quickly which was good and our drink order taken. A bottle of house white-whichby the way was fabulous! The menu us great and varied. We went forthe Spanish style sharing platter for starters which consisted of olives, meats breads and cheeses and was divine! I would highy recommend it! Then the mains, we knew we wanted staeak! I went for the 12oz sirloin with chorizo, mozzerrella and red onion chutney and my partner the surf and turf. Both medium and both cooked to perfection! It was a struggle to finish but we managed! The meal was perfect and this is certainly a new faavourite of mine!

Great seafood served piping hot (I had the scampi, fries & peas - heartily recommended) and good…read moredrinks (the Irish coffee made with Bushmills is excellent), service with a smile, friendly staff, and none of the unpleasantness that plagues so many establishments these days with the convid nonsense - if like me you are mask-exempt, you will find yourself very welcome here! The location is great as it's just a short walk from the harbour. If you're in Donaghadee for a day then you can't go wrong choosing this place for lunch.

Five Stars for the Food and Two Stars for the Service!…read more I'll start with why the service deserved a measly two stars. So we had a booking of nine for 8pm and we walked in at at 8pm on the dot - we were seated at a high long table - not great for socialising - the strange thing was that there were a few tables that wold have been better for us that weren't occupied. Some of our group had arrived 15 minutes earlier and had got their own drinks at the bar but we weren't offered drinks until 20 minutes after we arrived - pretty poor. Next up the food ordering - terrible! There were a few reasons it was terrible; They messed up the sides order, one of us didn't get their side until they were nearly finished the meal. Secondly the serving technique was poor, they slid our meals under the central raised bit of the table which was strange and quite annoying. Finally having walked in at 8pm we were served our mains at 9:10pm - an hour and ten minutes to me seems like a long wait! Ok, that's the negatives out of the way, now on to the positives. I ordered a Medium Rare Surf 'n' Turf and it came out absolutely perfectly cooked - it was literally mouth watering! My side of potato bravas was also excellent. The chorizo was kind of ground up and poured over the potatoes which was right up my street. We also had some flat breads for starters which were great. The ham hock flat bread was particularly good. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great - I love how you can see in to the open kitchen, particularly the meat cooking on the wood fire. So to sum up, three stars is fair - the service really lets it down - they could have made a shed load of money from our party on drinks alone if they were more on the ball!