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

Incredible hip, artsy restaurant. It wasn't easy to find and is very unassuming when you walk in…read morebut the staff were excellent and the food was OFF THE CHARTS!! I'm vegan and was skeptical about what they recommended but it was the BEST vegan curry I have ever tasted. We own a restaurant and I travel extensively so I've eaten at many places but this was UNBELIEVABLE!! They even have vegan Ice scream which was yummy... again I was skeptical but... wow!! This place is a MUST!!

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 service, nice ambiance, good drinks, and amazing food! Entire family loved this place.read more

We found Darcy's on Yelp on our first night in Belfast, and it was a wonderful start to our visit…read more A small, charming two story restaurant, they were accommodating and able to seat us without a reservation upstairs. The server was somehow managing all of the tables while still maintaining a sweet attitude. We had a couple well made cocktails to start and their mussels (special). As the first I've had in the area, I'm not sure if this is typical of the area, but they were fantastic. Floating in a creamy sauce that can be sopped up with brown bread. (And Irish butter, which is just so much better. If only there was a way to take home to the States!). We also had the goat cheese croquettes in truffle honey. Delicious and a bit sweet, this would also have been substituted for dessert. My friend and I shared the rack of lamb. The meat was fall off the bone, on mash, gravy, and pea purée, topped with crispy onions. Lovely meal, great introduction to Belfast!

A cute bistro in Belfast! One of our cab drivers recommended for us to make a reservation for…read moredinner and because this was one of his favorites. We had the pork belly entree and a cheese tray for dessert. A lot of food, very tasty and everyone was so friendly- our hostess, waiter and the 2 gals eating at the table next to ours.... Definitely recommend this restaurant to all who visit Belfast!

We made reservations a month in advance to get a table at this popular restaurant. Lucky we did, as…read morethey were turning away walk-ins as we came in for our reservation. They have a typical menu, but also the ability to combine it for courses at a set price which we appreciated. We had the fried tiger prawns and the rare beef crispy salad to start. For mains, we had the roasted hake and the feather blade of beef. Everything was absolutely delicious, with an obvious focus on the quality of the ingredients. Lovely atmosphere with dim lighting and date night vibes. Great service and we had a wonderful night.

This was a spontaneous dinner stop based on the menu, a trip advisor travelers choice, & a 5 star…read morehealth rating. What a gem. The service was lovely. Very attentive & considerate. The food was not only beautiful, but delicious. So flavorful. Such an enjoyable experience. A+ recommendation.

Food was delicious when it finally was served! We ordered slow cooked beef brisket and it was…read moreamazing. Melting in the mouth. Vegetables were great compliment to the beef. The portion was very generous. Also seafood risotto was as good and very well cooked! Service wasn't the best. They put us in a corner and basically forgot to come and get our order and we saw people coming after us getting their food! Dining room is small and very busy and too loud! Couldn't hear across the table. As much I liked the food, I won't go back

Party of five in Belfast for the Irish world dance competition what a wonderful evening!! On a…read moreSunday for dinner we could not connect on the phone for reservations and the owner was very accommodating and we got a table within 45 minutes!! We started with toppers which were fabulous and moved on to the Schinberger, roasted chicken, and ravioli all absolutely wonderful!! Where is waitresses were very attentive and do not ever skip the espresso crème brûlée it is to die for!!

Burgers are ubiquitous and far too common in the US, but that doesn't mean it's where you…read morenecessarily come across the best. I've had my fair share of memorable burgers from coast to coast in America, but just glancing at a picture of the beef shin burger transports me back across the pond to the Barking Dog. I remember the few days I spent in Belfast fondly and of the many memories, my meal at the Barking Dog was a definite highlight. In a rather quaint and charming neighborhood, I took a nice short stroll from my Airbnb and came across this gem of an establishment and decided I had to check it out. I had a nice beer to start, and it wasn't a Guinness because stouts aren't my thing, but whatever it was I remember it being excellent and local. Undoubtedly you could make this place a regular haunt and there is no shortage of drinks and food options to make this a go-to for a date, celebration, or a quick meal. The staff are welcoming, kind, and helpful and the general atmosphere is chill. The food for me was ethereal - a burger isn't just a burger here and what you get when you bite into the beef shin burger is a little slice of Heaven. Moist and tender are a given but the taste is just so divine with the caramelized onion, cheddar, and horseradish mayo melding into an union of perfection. It's hard not to describe one of the most memorable meals of my life in such hyperbole but the vivid recall I have of this particular place is uncanny and merits all the praise I can heap upon the fine folks that run the place. If timing had worked out, I would have eaten as meals here as I could have but I'll thank my lucky stars for at least giving me one opportunity to eat such a wonderful burger at such a wonderful eatery. A+ and a definite must when visiting Belfast.

We were looking to have dinner and just arrived in Belfast, without reservations anywhere, so we…read morewere walking around near the city hall and happened upon Home. They were friendly upon entry and sat us in a great seat right away. I had the roasted chicken plate and it was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender, vegetables cooked perfectly, came with 2 types of potatoes, and a popover (similar to the ones they serve at Neiman's in the States). We enjoyed the ambiance so much that we stayed for dessert and an after dinner drink. I would definitely recommend this place for delicious food!

We came here for an early dinner to enjoy their Prix fixe menu which was well worth it! Service was…read moregood and the food was enjoyable. I had croquettes and calamari risotto and we paired it with a bottle of wine that I'm pretty sure cost more than the meal deal! Good location and surprisingly large inside.

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!

It seems weird that I haven't yet reviewed Solo, this is because I have always attended events at…read moreSolo and not actually had a genuine meal experience, that is until yesterday... The interior of Solo is sophisticated, without being overly fancy - this is a good thing, it has a real feeling of diversity - you get the impression that you could go in and feel comfortable having a meal in jeans and a T-shirt as well as a business suit. There's a real warmth to the staff, they always engage in a wee bit of banter and are always on hand to help you out with a smile. The menu is diverse, you can have Asian style food, Tapas or classics like a burger. Yesterday I opted for a starter of Salted Chili Chicken and I think I convinced most of my table to join me. The salted chili chicken is truly amazing, it's gourmet style so get the idea of a takeaway out of your head. The flavours are epic and the the dip on the side compliments the chicken perfectly. For main I went for a steak sandwich, when ordering I was asked how I wanted my steak cooked, even by asking this question it shows the chef has real pride in his food regardless of what it is! The steak came out cooked exactly to my specification, it was accompanied by a a side salad and rustic chips - perfect for what I wanted! Solo is the type of place that you could easily lose track of time in, it's got that stay bar type feel. If you're looking for somewhere for a big group then look no further the staff are easily capable of dealing with large groups! Top notch all round!

Well, well, well haven't Maze rebranded themselves well and now shine as Solo restaurant! I visited…read moretonight as part of a Yelp Secret Supper Event and was delighted with the service, wine, cocktails and gorgeous Vegetarian food I received. We were greeted on arrival with a glass of Sangria swimming with fresh, tangy fruit. I dined on a beautiful Vegetarian tapas platter of deep fried mozzarella sticks in sweet chilli sauce, bruschetta, olives, sundried tomatoes, manchego cheese and toasted almonds - pure lush (as per usual all my Carnivore friends were green with envy hahahahaha)! Dessert was a trio of cheesecake, rich chocolate pot and a chocolate torte. Wine wasn't too bad either, cocktails fabulous, service attentive and staff delightful. Will definitely be returning to Solo soon and am looking forward to my next visit. Plus the decor and atmosphere of this restaurant is modern and luxurious. Would highly recommend Solo as it's now a sensational spot.

Saving the best, or at least our friends' favorite for last, we went to Shu on Lisburn road, the…read morecoolest, trendiest neighborhood in Belfast, right before heading out for our flight. Again our friends knew everyone there, so we had the best seat in the house, though we may have ended up with the same anyway as it was fairly empty on a Tuesday for lunch. Shu has won a huge number of awards and focuses on simple, fresh, seafood and steak. The previous chefs left some time ago, and the new chefs set out to redefine the menu and put their own touch on it. They removed everything, but due to so many customer requests, had to add back this salted chili squid starter to the menu. Again all four of us got it. The squid itself was something akin to the best fried calamari ever, but very chewy and crispy without being rubbery. The sauces added nice spice to it and the creamy one helped put out the fire. This is the must try dish of the restaurant, if not all of Belfast. The steak and frites, which looks much smaller in the picture than real life, perhaps due to the immensity of the fries, was good enough to restore our friend's faith in steak after a few rough meals. It was the first piece of perfectly cooked pink, or medium rare steak we found in the city. The secret according to the waitress was that they, unlike most other restaurants around, slow cook the meat so that the fat melts, rather than burning off or searing. Regardless, it was equal to the steak we had on our visit three years ago which I fondly remember as one of the best steaks I've had. The salad was even delicious with flakes of parmesan cheese. The chips were good but a bit boring and a bit too thick for my taste, but the green monster foam went well with them. It must have been intended for the fries because the steak had no need for it. The extremely photogenic dessert, if I do say so myself, was a banana and dark chocolate brownie with yogurt cream. We had to get this as it was made with Valrhona chocolate which we always get ourselves for Christmas each year. The quality has declined in my opinion in the last two years, but it didn't seem to effect the brownie. The yogurt was so good it got us thinking about how we could get an ice cream machine to make something similar. Apparently whoever supplies honeycomb for Belfast has worked out a great deal with every restaurant in town because each menu featured an ice cream with honeycomb item. Still, the texture and flavor differences make for a great pairing.

Fine bar and food Burratta and tomatoes Lamb main course service very good brassy attractive…read moreinterior good to eat at