5 star restaurant, great food, superb service, indescribable views of Pittsburgh. Highly recommendread 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.

Fish City absolutely lived up to the hype! We found it through an Instagram recommendation, and it…read moredid not disappoint - beautiful interior. The restaurant was very busy when we arrived, but the staff was incredibly attentive and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our meal. We ordered the seafood chowder, seafood linguine, and the Thai coconut and ginger seafood broth. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and packed with seafood. The chowder was rich and comforting, the linguine was perfectly cooked, and the Thai broth had a wonderful balance of creamy coconut, ginger, and spice. If you're visiting Belfast and love seafood, Fish City is well worth the visit. We'd happily eat here again!

Nice ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Known for fish and chips and does not disappoint…read more The fish and chips are less greasy than other restaurant options. Espresso martini and Aftet Eight coffee drink were a nice finish to meal and provided the caffeine kick to further enjoy Belfast.

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.

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!

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.

This place is such a gem. This is actually a fine dining restaurant in disguised…read more The restaurant is actually on a boat, docked in the river. Based on the location and decor, one would not expect too much about the food. Our group of 4 ordered 4 different dishes, with mine being the pan fried Hake. Well let me tell you, all 4 dishes were licked clean by the end of the meal! That should tell you something about the taste. We were initially blown away by the presentation of our dishes. Again, we didn't expect such level of presentation that's typically seen at fine dining establishments, not a rusty boat in the middle of a small town. Once we tasted our food we were even more surprised as all 4 dishes were as delicious as they looked. This restaurant is a must try if you're in Belfast!

Seems this place is only for private parties. I wish we had known that before heading that way.read more

great steaks and a very cool concept to cooking your own steak…read more service was excellent

This was a baffling experience. The service was not consistent with a top flight steak and seafood…read morerestaurant. Systems are definitely lacking. I don't blame the staff; they're mostly young adults but I'd challenge management to elevate their expectations and service. For example, when orders are taken the team should note who ordered what. Their approach is to bring food to the table and ask, who ordered the filet? Same with water and bread service. They dont anticipate, you need to ask. The hot stone was novel, but my ribeye was tough and sinewy; not a very good cut. The decor and setting were ok, the location is great so they're set for success. They just need to work on the details!

Great spot, steak & risotto was fantastic Service was attentive & friendly. Excellent ambience as…read morewell.

Food was fantastic. Service was attentive. The pork belly was amazingly tasty and tender. Highly…read morerecommend.

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.

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.