This was my first time in the North, and a quick dive on Google while still at the airport to find…read morethe best place for dinner in Belfast (that was still open) led me to Mourne Seafood Bar. I secured an online reservation last minute, and I am so glad we had the chance to dine here! Mourne Seafood Bar is in Belfast's City Center, next to Kelly's Cellars pub which was bustling at 9PM. Our oysters were brought out in 5 minutes; the mains took 20 minutes. In my experience, the service was standard. What we ordered: -1/2 dozen of natural oysters: This was my FIRST time ever eating oysters. I was pleasantly surprised of how fresh, non-fishy smelling, and non-slimy they were! I tried the oysters by themselves, then with lemon and Tabasco, which I find more tasty as they enhance the flavors. -Beer battered cod and chips with mushy peas and tartare: The cod portion was HUGE and piping hot. The cod was properly cooked, not dried out as other fish and chips eateries. The thick steak fries were crispy on the exterior and fluffy on the interior. I did not like the mushy peas as a personal preference. -Pan fried fillet of seabass: Absolutely delicious. The seabass was flakey with a crispy skin. Clams were properly cooked. Saffron mashed potatoes supported the fish. It was a hearty and balanced meal. -Rockshore cider: This tastes like your standard apple cider. It is crisp and sweet and does not taste like alcohol. Atmosphere/Layout: It is a very narrow restaurant that can fit maybe 40 diners inside. The tables are very small too. I would recommend having a reservation due to the limited space. It was warm inside, which is nice from the brisk, windy weather. Diners seem to be all locals catching up over a meal and every table around us had wine or alcohol.

Mighty tasty fish n chips @ Mourne Seafood Bar. Lightly battered and flaky. Had to make…read morereservations as seating is limited. Waitress wasn't overly friendly. Seemed more so with the local clientel. Nice bottle of Italian red with our meal.

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!

Cute little place close to Duke of York and a good way to introduce someone into Belfast…read more Ambience: Cramped but a good vibe and easy way to catch up with friends from out of town. Service: Very communal based and quick. I will say though as I was not around at the bill and I was with some Americans-- they said they felt guilted into tipping extra which to me is a no no. Yes tip for good service but there should already be gratuity included. Fix this. I view this as preying on Americans that dont know better. Not appreciated. Food: High quality but lacking significant portions for the price. This is not London or Dublin stop charging like it is. Overall: Hadskis has amazing food, good service but portions and what I mention above make me stay clear and I will follow my inuition. If your a first timer to the area---its worth a gamble.

The food was amazing, the service was exceptional, and the ambiance was perfect for couples…read more Definitely recommended!

Stumble upon this restaurant while visiting Belfast. They have good fish and chips on special that…read moreday, we had the seafood pasta and calamari. It all tastes good. Inside is nice and very cozy. The servers are all attentive and cool. We had a nice experience.

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.

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.

Absolute shite, the chilli scampi is overpriced and arrived to us BURNT…read more Waiters are awful and unnatentive. Only reason this resturant suceeds is because it's on the lisburn road and people with their weekly dole check go there on occasion to experiance some high end, and are met with low end SHITE.

Beautiful food with quite a few Vegetarian options on the menu e.g. baguettes, toasties, soups,…read moreporridge, bagels, quesadillas, blackeyed pea and lentil gumbo. Today (3/11/16) I choose a daily special of spicy pinto-bean quesadilla with Swiss cheese, dressed side salad and coleslaw. The food was immense; fresh, filling, delicious and moreish. Service was brisk and cost excellent at circa £5 for my meal plus a bottle of mineral water. Grapevine's major drawback is the size, it's a very small cafe with few seats. Ambience is relaxed and there's some seriously cool soul music playing in the background. I will definitely return, but only outside of the hectic lunchtime rush hour.

I've been out and about a lot this week and this is the third café/sandwich shop in have visited in…read morethe past 3 days. This puts me in a good position to critique it in relation to the others. The positives of Grapevine are there for all to see, it is in an excellent central location for both office workers and hungry shoppers. It also has brilliant outside seating. Smokers will feel welcome, as each table is equipped with an ashtray, which is actually something you don't see too often these days. Inside they have Special Boards literally crammed full of delicious lunch options. Whitebean Stew and Homemade bread caught my eye and it's definitely something I'm going to try on my next visit, provided it hasn't been scrubbed off the specials board. I love the seating set up inside; they have those big high benches with stools that face out and you can sit and watch the world go by while enjoying a coffee, bit of fruit or a hearty stew. Overall I think the Grapevine is an endearing wee café, it's got everything you want from a city center food shack - beaut grub and a relaxing set up, I'll be back that's for sure.

Consistently good sized portions, thankfully never too greasy like some other establishments. A…read moreneighborhood restaurant with locals and visitors, they treat everyone as family. Prices have been kept fair as of the last time I visited in 2025.

No frills popular fish & chips joint in Belfast. Came highly recommended by our tour guide…read more Services is fast, food is delivered promptly, servers are friendly. Ours even chatted with us for a bit upon learning our large group was dining for the first time. You can tell this is the type of place that attracts both locals, regulars and tourists.

This is definitely the most impressive restaurant I have been to in Belfast. Fantastic concept I…read morefind hard to believe has taken so long to come to life! Every six weeks chef Nico and his team invent and serve an immaculate six course tasting menu, each one themed with a different place, memory or feeling. Having only opened the Belfast location at the start of March this year, Six by Nico are currently serving 'The Chippie.' Six intelligent courses inspired by our love of good old fashioned fish and chips. Stand out courses for myself were the beautiful amuse-bouche, 'Chips and cheese' and the inspired 'Fish supper.' I left satisfied, full and excited for the next menu. Their take on 'Deep fried Mars Bar' for dessert was the perfect way to finish the meal. Luxurious, yet bright and zesty.

Cutters Wharf is a nice wee place just on the side of the river, which gives it a great view. Cant…read morecomplain really. Food was decent, I did only have the chicken caesar salad, so there isn't much that can go wrong. Everyone else I was with (party of 12) seemed to really enjoy the food too! Service was very slow, but apart from that, pretty good. I Reckon this place would be great in the summer as it has a nice beer garden looking over the Lagan, with gas heaters on the deck. Probably be back here when the sun comes out.

I have such mixed emotions about this place…read more On one hand, yes the location is undeniably fantastic. It's right next to the river and has loads of outdoor seating, so on a good day, there's nothing nicer than having a cold drink and watching the world go by. On the other hand, the location is about all I like about it. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the staff can be a little disinterested. IT also gets stupidly busy on a Saturday night, so if it's not warm enough to be outside, you're packed inside like sardines! The food is so-so. I find it over-priced for the quality you get. I remember once calling in after a mammoth walk around Belvoir forest. I was totally famished and didn't think I'd make it back to my boyfriend's ouse without re-fuelling, so I stopped in and ordered a panini. It was horrible, there was hardly anything to it and it cost something stupid like £7! I ended up having to go round to the chippy a bit later to actually fill myself up! The toilets are also some of the worst I've experienced. There aren't as bad as some other places (Rain, I'm looking at you), but on a busy night they just never seem to be clean. I don't know whether this is because of ineffective cleaning from the staff or if the customers are all just dirty brutes! I think I'll sit on the fence for this one. I'd definitely recommend it on a summer's day, but I'd probably tell you to avoid it after dark!