I had an absolutely wonderful evening at Campbell's Restaurant, sipping champagne and eating the…read moremost sensational food, so precisely prepared with just the right amount of everything and served by waiting staff who do a great job of looking after you and making you feel welcome. A few days before our visit, I emailed the restaurant to book a table and to request a vegan option, as this is predominantly a seafood restaurant and booking in advance is a must, due to its popularity among locals and those who make a special trip to enjoy their locally sourced ingredients. I was assured that the chef would ensure there would be a vegan option available for me, so I was stunned when I arrived to find that they had prepared a vegan menu for me, with a choice of three starters and three mains, any of which would have suited me perfectly. After a lot of deliberation over the amazing offerings, I went for oyster mushrooms in garlic and parsley olive oil, followed by tomato and pimento risotto, with spinach and rocket, then finished off with coffee and mints. This is fine dining at its absolute best and everything was so delicately crafted and perfectly flavoured in a way I have never experienced before. My boyfriend loves seafood and he adores this place, always opting for the seafood platter, which is a mountain of weird and wonderful seafood, which he assures me is delicious. The fish couldn't be any fresher as it's caught right outside the door and everything is sourced locally so that the ingredients are of the highest quality. Campbell's is the nicest restaurant I've ever been in, due to its superior food, staff who make you feel like royalty and perfectly laid tables with hand-crafted cutlery and napkins folded to perfection. It really is a cut above the rest in the area and well worth a journey to Portpatrick.

Now this is the place to eat in portpatrick plenty of choice and great fresh seafoodread more

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.

Mournes is modern seafood in Belfasts city center. (Next door to Kelly's cellar, good for a drink…read morebefore or after.) We made reservations a couple days ahead of time and were seated immediately. The restaurant is small and modern, the menu short. They also had a nice cocktail and wine menu, with a section on more interesting wines. We started with the peach fizz and strawberry fields. Both were lighter, summery cocktails. We shared the oysters, won ton soup, and the sea bass, and were too full for dessert. The oysters were local, and lovely. The wonton was actually a soup, served with shrimp crackers, really good flavor, just the right amount of spice. The fish was also cooked well, I liked the saffron potatoes as something just a bit different. Nice service, more than one staff took their time to be friendly at our table. They do accept walk ins, but it is about timing. During peek season, consider a reservation.

It's been too many years, but this was the best F&C ever!…read more As we were driving through at lunchtime from Glasgow to Stranraer, we saw a line of customers out the door, with people exiting, F&C wrapped in newspaper in hand. So, we realized, for such a small town, to have this many people standing in line, it must be good, so we had to stop. The fish was fresh, the batter - light, flavorful, not greasy - was fantastic, and local potatoes for the chips, it really was great. Since that time, I've moved to the PNW coast in the US, where we have another great "local" F&C shop.

2015 The Marine Fish…read moreRestaurant 24-26 Bridge St Girvan KA26 9HH Scotland This is my benchmark for Fish and Chips. I used to go there when I went to Turnberry for my annual golf pilgrimage to Scotland. It's about a 10 minute drive from the Turnberry hotel along the west coast of Scotland with a great view of Ailsa Craig. The F and C consists of a generous mild and moist filet with a crunchy breading and thick wedge cut fries wrapped in newspaper for take out, for about £5. The newspaper soaks up some grease and absorbs steam which keeps the food from getting soggy during the drive back to my room. I didn't take photos then but you can check their Facebook site for representative photos: https://www.facebook.com/marinegirvan/. This place is a dive in DDD Flavor Town. The F and C are excellent and I wish to repeat again or have them teleported! I haven't found a place in my area yet that compares.

This was an amazing little marketplace we got to discover on our recent trip to Ireland! Open only…read moreon the weekends, this place was ALIVE when we were there. There were tons of people, both locals and tourists, walking around enjoying the food, drinks and items each vendor had to offer here. The place was alive with live music playing, as well as a school group performing dances in one area and a band playing in another area. The vendors were super friendly and we got to try samples of a few different things before we decided to buy a couple things to nibble on while waiting for our hotel to let us check in. There were a ton of different vendors and at this place, I had one of the best bao buns I have ever had, filled with curry chicken! Prices amongst the vendors seemed very reasonable and I ended up buying a couple cute little magnets one vendor had to offer!

The market was very busy, but I did go at lunchtime on a Saturday…read more The first stall I went to had loads of fresh hummus, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, etc. They also had big chunks of focaccia, soda bread, Guinness bread and fresh garlic bagels. At the recommendation of the lovely woman working there, I got the caramelised onion hummus and smothered it all over the garlic bagel (the best thing ever). I also got the sun-dried tomato pesto, which I nearly ate in one sitting. If I lived here, I would be at this stall every week! There were some cute stalls with local vendors selling souvenirs, artwork, and jewellery. There were also quite a few stands with cookies, pastries and sweet treats. These all looked really good. On the other side of the market, there was a lot more hot food. They had everything from tacos, mac and cheese and large portions of fries with various toppings. Everything looked really good and the beef taco from Med Mex was delicious! The sauce was to die for. Definitely worth the visit and might pop back in before I leave!

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!

Just off Donegal Street tucked down Commercial Court entry is Hadskis! Hadskis is Belfast's newest…read moreEuropean dining experience. The interior is chic and classy whilst the exterior is full of character having formerly been a 18th Century Iron Foundry. Hadskis is the perfect destination for a working lunch or a romantic evening dinner - in fact it is fit for all purposes. I visited for an early lunch and while the doors only open at 12 by the time half 12 came around there were at least 5 tables occupied in the long narrow dining area. I would suggest to book a table if you are hoping to eat at Hadskis post 12:30pm. We were presented with the lunch menu by the attentive staff - there were 6 different choices of meal for £6.50 each but this wasn't basic fare - This was fine cuisine at an unbelievable price. I couldn't choose between what was on the menu so being a glutton I opted for 2 dished form this menu. As Hadskis specialises in seafood I went for the filling Seafood Chowder and the Sardine and caper Caesar salad. In retrospect I should have just gone for the Seafood Chowder as it was extremely filling - although IO 'm glad I got to taste both dishes. I found Hadskis the perfect dining experience - firstly the staff didn't judge me for being greedy and secondly the food was incredible. I will definitely be back.

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.

Absolutely a gem! Our tour brought us here for lunch after visiting Giants Causeway and my dad…read moreordered the seafood chowder - he was totally blown away and said this was the best chowder he had in his life! I ordered chicken tenders bc you never know, and i figured you cant really screw up chicken tenders. It was tasty and the fries were PERFECT. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Totally reasonably priced too. Both our meals including beers was like 30£. Service was friendly and restrooms were modern and clean :)

Absolutely, without a doubt, the best meal we've had in Northern Ireland. We stopped in for lunch…read moreafter reading the Yelp recommendations for Cushendall. Our party of four ordered the fish and chips, salmon, hamburger, and seafood chowder, along with the obligatory pints of Guiness and gin and tonics. The service was exemplary and all the dishes were presented beautifully. Outstanding cuisine! By far, the best food experience we've had this holiday. Don't miss it!

The food here is absolutely out of this world. I'd been…read morewanting to try The Boat House for a long time, but since I live in Glengormley it was too far out of the way. I was bought a voucher to stay at The Crawfordsburn Inn, so I jumped at the chance to go to The Boat House for dinner while in that neck of the woods. 100% worth it, and I would go out if my way to visit again.

It's small and understated, sitting in a car park at Bangor marina. When you head in and down…read morestairs it has a very comfortable feeling with hints of the buildings previous form still intact. It's something a little special in Bangor, and sad to say it will be closing soon. Get here before the end of October for a final taste of their tasting menu. The service is warm and friendly and the staff where attentive. The glasses and plates were well chosen and very pretty. It was dimly lit with the music picking up the closer it got to closing time, some interesting tracks to. The whole experience was well put together from start to finish. The tasting menu is five courses, with your starter, fish, meats, and desert. The portions and pacing is perfect to leave you feeling satisfied but not over full. Each of the courses where we'll thought out and had very subtle flavours to begin, building to more powerful tastes near the end. A highlight was the compressed apple for dessert, which gave a strong taste of apple leaving a slightly floral note at the end. Overall a very relaxing and gratifying experience. I'll be sad to see this place go as I'd like more chances to try their food.

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.

I have to say I'm a sucker for this place!…read more Amazing food and cocktails with a vast menu and specials on every night. The prices are a little higher than most but it is all fresh proper food! To give you an idea of price me and the bf had a 3 course meal plus 2 drinks each and the bill came to around £75 but worth every penny!. The dining area stays open till late and the bar is open to 1:30am. They make some stunning cocktails and from £3 - £5 they are sometimes better value than a normal drink. Pub quiz on a Tues is good with free half time snacks which is always a bonus! Gets busy so go early!

AMAZING. Well deserved 5 stars. Through here for my birthday at the mo…read more What a stunning place. Few drinks in the bar then through to the stunning glass fronted terrace for dinner. The mixed tempura is awesome and the braised steak with haggis is to die for. (Tara one of the managers is ace). Fruity Flirtini are dynamite (Belvidere vodka, Cointreau, pomegranate juice and champagne) £5.50.....bargain. Toilets are spotless with Arran Aromatics handwash (classy) lol. Honestly defo come back here very impressed indeed.