I was greeted upon entering the restaurant, and was given a choice of full menu inside or a limited…read morepatio menu if I was going to sit outside. It's nice to find a place that has big windows for looking out at a gorgeous day and also patio seating for those who want to feel the sunshine on their face. This place has a great vibe overall, very spacious inside with lots to look at. Menu seems to have a little something for everyone. I decided on the tempura-battered cod fish tacos and they were really good, especially the chipotle ranch sauce (or whatever creamy spicy something was on them!).

Grand! Very delicious and friendly staff. We got carb-dashian and tots. Love the Craic sauce!read more

Great local hangout, come on in and feel at home. Excellent and a bit unusual draft selection inc…read more Kinnegar 'Rustbucket' rye IPA - Yum! This by the shipyards bar is for the working folks, perfect.

The american bar is pretty busy and friendly. However I would avoid it cause the prices are sky…read morehigh! A place to avoid unless you have money to burn.

The Regency Restaurant is located just behind Conway Square in Newtownards. Although it is called a…read morerestaurant it is more of a café/ tea room and most definitely attracts an older crowd. When I walked in today at the door there was a stack of push trolleys and Zimmer frames piled in high. This is no myth (See pictorial evidence). Although the food is certainly not old fashioned. The Regency Restaurant has an expansive menu of Panini's, baked Potatoes, Salads and Club Sandwiches. But it also serves the sweet as old people tend to have a sweet tooth, think Worthers Origianls. The interior of Regency restaurant is simple and classic and they seem to maximise the space they have with booths that give the place a 19th Century feel. Regency is one of these places that can be jammed packed but still quiet and you can sill hear your own conversations. The service is excellent, the staff greet you on entrance and cater to your needs perfectly. On a recent visit I had a Panini with Mozzarella cheese and bacon along with a fresh side salad and home made coleslaw. It was a perfect lunch cooked to perfection and delieverd within 15 minutes of ordering. Despite being the youngest person by miles I can not speak more highly of the Regency restaurant and found the staff, decor and food excellent, no wonder it has become the pit stop of the older generation. After all they know best.

The location is fairly central in Newtownards and is a short walk from decent parking area's. This…read moreis probably it's best feature. This restaurant used to be a wonderful place to eat and catch up with friends but the staff lack manners at times. Did this restaurant get new owners maybe? I have been a regular customer for many years and even though the food is fairly good the atmosphere has changed alot and customer service is atrocious. It does look clean and inviting but again the tables are not always cleaned properly and that is very disconcerting. I can not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

It was a beautiful September day in 2022. My daughter and I were doing a walking tour of downtown…read moreBelfast and the positive, inviting vibe of Mickeys made us stop to look inside. The customer service was great. Our order was ready in record time and it delicious. We are from Oklahoma U.S.A. and we had an amazing experience here!

Love this place so much! Haven't been in a while and myself and a few other members of the family…read moreranging feom 3 yrs old to 53 years old called in for some lunch. We sat outside as it was a rare sunny day in Belfast. The place itself is pretty cool, free WiFi and at a good location but what does it for me and the reason for the 5 stars (which I rarely give) is the customer service it is up there with the best I have ever had. All the staff are amazing and talk to you like the have known you alll your life. The food? Top class, I uad a juicy lucy burger which is a burger infused with cheese topped with bacon and mickeys house sauce..... Amazing! We all had a taste of each others plates, taco fries are probably the best in Belfast and the philly cheesesteak sandwhich which is also in my picture is just delicious! I would definitely recommend here to anyone looking a burger or a dog, next time I'm in the mood for one, I know where I'm heading.

There are some diners in Belfast that have been a huge let down to me (Diarmuid P and I disagree on…read moreSpringsteen's!). I hadn't much hope for Jennifer's Diner either. It's in a part of town that I wouldn't really praise for it's restaurant's, usually it's just the Café's and Deli's around this area and sure enough the food served at Jennifer's serves regular Café fare. This doesn't mean that what they serve is bad, I ordered the Burger and chips and was quick pleased with it. The burger was made fresh from mince and wasn't just a frozen mass bought patty from a whole sellers. The service was quick, the waitress was really friendly and bubbly and the price's are fine. Quite pleased to find this place, try it out!

A good diner just outside the back entrance to Castle Court Shopping Centre, I went in for lunch…read morewith a friend and found the menu quite good! I got a chicken burger and chips and was presented with a fillet, not that Birdseye crap, and the chips were really nice too. They also offer fry's and all the usuals with chips. I really quite enjoyed what they had to offer and while this wasn't gourmet dining, it doesn't pretend to be and really lives up to the diner standards and expectations! Jennifer's is somewhere I would certainly come back to as the food was great, quick and hot and its really easy to get to and just has that nice atmosphere about it helped by the great staff.

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!

If you're a fan of burgers and American Diners than you're going to love Belfast's newest burger…read morebar, Eddie Rockets. One of only a few in Ireland ER's is already proving to be a big hit on the Lisburn Road. Yesterday when I paid a visit it was absolutely jam packed. But the pin striped, attentive staff managed to deal with the hoards of burger lover admirably. The whole restaurant follows the USA diner theme, red tiles, bold brash posters with American slogans and red leather booths. Right down to even the tiniest details this place is perfect - they have mini duke boxes (50's style) where you can pay 20p for your choice of song. Right on to the important bit, the food. The menu is full of tempting delights but I went for the Smokestack burger upon a recommendation. I have to say I was not disappointed! The Burger bun was soft and fluffy, the burger was meaty and the extras combination were sublime. The best part of the burger was definitely the 'secret' sauce - sort of like a vinegary mayo. I'm underselling it with that description. Burgers will set you back £6.45 but they are not small and you certainly won't be hungry after eating them. I loved Eddie Rocket's - the only tiny thing I would mention is that it took a while for us to get our food which made us rush eating it. I will put this down to how busy it was. The place certainly isn't understaffed. Top marks from me - there's so much on the menu to sample that I will have to make a trip back soon!

Fun times and good food…read more Eddies is a great addition to Belfast. When you enter Eddies you can see that it is just like stepping into a real American diner and a great touch is that there is a juke box at every table. The food is great also. This is at heart a burger joint and they do it well. I had a smokestake burger and it was delicious. Applewood cheese, onion rings and secret sauce allll gooooood!!! I loved the food so much that I went back for seconds the next day and I can davey say that I will be back again.

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.

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.

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!!

I will admit it took me an unusually long time to actually try Josh Mac's after it opened. I think…read moreit took me about 2 years before I tried it, despite the fact that it's right on my doorstep. It's not like me! Since my first visit, I have been to Josh Mac's about 5 times so far, and they have been consistently fantastic. Josh Mac's offer a grill, American/fusion type menu, with loads of delicious dishes on offer to suit anyone's taste, such as burgers, pasta, chicken dishes, fish dishes, and a Veggie menu too. Each time I have been I've got something different and it's been just amazing. It's hard to choose, but I'd say my favourite so far was the Piri piri chicken quesadilla. Most of their mains come with two sides, and unusually for me, I struggled to finish this, but it was worth every bite! The braised Cajun rice and coleslaw were the perfect accompaniments. It's a very pleasant experience to sit in Josh Mac's, with great decor and really spacious and airy inside, with massive windows which are great for watching the world go by. I've always been seated quickly any time I have been there and the staff are friendly and efficient. The restaurant (and importantly the bathrooms!) are spotlessly clean. Definitely a must visit!

The food here is delicious. It is always cooked to perfection and you get 2 side orders! What's not…read moreto like about that?! The peppered chicken and burgers would be my personal favourite. The interior is lovely and comfortable with high booth style seating which is very nice adds a touch of privacy which I like. They take reservations or you can just arrive. At the weekend you may have to queue but they have a waiting area which is OK.