The towns we passed from Donegal to Castelderg didn't even have a coffee shop open after 4pm (its…read moreoff season right now) We were wondering if we would even get anything to eat in Castelderg - our halt for the night. My stomach is rebelling at the fried, cheesy, potato and bread overload from pub style food. When we reached Castelderg, all we could see were takeaway places that didn't even have a chair to sit on, forget a table. We weren't sure how our B&B would feel about us bringing a takeaway to eat in their dining room (I can't abide the smell of food in the bedroom). Then we suddenly saw this sit down place. We weren't even sure from the lighting if it was open. But we parked and they said they were serving dinner. The menu looked standard, but we were just grateful for a quiet place to sit down and eat. What followed has to be the biggest surprise of this trip foodwise. Red Pepper restaurant served us Michelin quality food, that people would queue up for hours in London! We started with a duck liver pate and a vegetable soup. I ordered a grilled chicken main and we had creme brûlée and vanilla pannacotta for dessert. He asked for a large whisky with hot water, they recommended adding cloves and lemon (free Irish warming cocktail upgrade alert) The bill for all of this was 29£ Yes Twenty Nine Pounds only. The quality, the presentation and the fantastically friendly service! Colin & Marie are doing everything right!

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 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!

Stopped by to try fish and chips. We got the cod supper and we had a huge amount of food. You get a…read morewhole cod fillet and an insane amount of chips. The fish is fresh and flaky. The chips are nice and salty. Great place to try fish and chip!

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.

Dining here is an experience you won't forget, or want to. It's a truely wonderful dining place…read more The location is beautiful, food is perfection in the true sense. Staying here would be Heavenly and relaxing in this beautiful old hall. The prices are reasonable for the eating experience, the staff always at hand to tend to your every need. Highly recommend this resturant as being the best there is! Owned by the Burns family, former owners of Coleen House Restaurant in Ballymoney.

A great place to stop on the road out from the Giant's Causeway to Belfast. A nice bed and…read morebreakfast which serves delicious meals anytime of the day. What a surprise!

Dinner, breakfast, or bar, it has it all and it is all beyond delicious. Located in the Bishop's…read moregate hotel, this hidden gem treats you like royalty at the cost of 1/2 of that. We had the 3 course filet mignon meal, me with peppercorn sauce and mash, the hubby with fries and red wine au jus and omg, it was all delicious!!!!! The dessert was equally spectacular and I can't say enough about the service. Don't miss this place

Attached to a hotel but food awesome. Recommend monk fish scampi. Surrounding beautiful very…read morereasonable loved it.

The food, the service, and the overall feel of the place were wonderful! I had a salad, a steak…read more(with pepper cream), champ potatoes, and a brownie for dessert - everything was beyond amazing! I would highly recommend Timberquay to anyone looking for a great dinner.

Yay, I'm the first reviewer! My company took me here for a group lunch and it's walking distance…read morefrom the office (almost everywhere in Derry is walking distance!). I was told this spot is always crowded during lunch. Decor is modern with clean lines. I had the battered cod with mushy peas. Everyone's dish looked good. Price is reasonable for the atmosphere. I definitely want to return here before I go back to the States. I want to try some of the beers they had on display that I've never seen.

There are carvery restaurants that are average but this one, on this particular Sunday, was…read moreoutstanding. Delicious roasts with choices of beef, chicken and pork. Lovely veggie plates for my daughter with the chef pointing out to her that the gravy was veggie friendly too. So much meat that many would find it difficult to finish as none of us did manage it. No problem as doggie boxes are available. Service was so professional but very friendly. Lovely restaurant with a slight art deco appearance, unusual for Northern Ireland. Looking for to our next visit.

Great place and very friendly staff. Welcomed by local patrons who where very helpful with our…read morequestions and recommend places to see during our visit.

Having heard good reports about the food there, a group of us made the trip to Viscounts on a…read morerecent Friday evening. The restaurant is in an old church hall and as the name suggests is themed Heraldic. At 6 pm it was quite busy. We all plumped for the Early Bird menu, served from 16:30 to 18:30 two courses, main and dessert (£12.95). True to form our two offspring decided that they'd also have a starter. Hang the budget! Daughter went for scallops with black pudding fritters in a celeriac sauce while son ordered the beetroot and goat's cheese salad. Due to the chef's oversight, the goat's cheese arrived but the beetroot was AWOL. This was corrected promptly with apologies. For main course we had chicken goujons with salad and a spicy dip, steakburger with onion marmalade and grilled cheddar (x2) (in one case blue cheese was requested, and served, in place of the cheddar) and beef stroganoff (x2). I had the latter and loved it. Home-made chunky chips accompanied some of the dishes; they were beautifully cooked and couldn't be faulted a remark that applies across the board. All present tried the Tobacco Onions. Very good. Desserts (from a choice of four) were lemon tart (x2), Bailey's Cream and white chocolate cheesecake and pavlova. Wife strayed from the menu and ordered ice-cream. A pint of lager, vodka and mixer, three diet cokes and four Cappuchinos were the beverages consumed. Total Bill: £100.10. Fine. The food was both delicious and plentiful. We all left the restaurant agreeing that a return trip was inevitable. I have no hesitation in recommending Viscounts.