Glad we had a reservation because the place was chock full. Great food, welcoming atmosphere, and…read morethe man who seated us was a big Green Bay Packer fan to boot! Highly recommend.

We made reservations a month in advance to get a table at this popular restaurant. Lucky we did, as…read morethey were turning away walk-ins as we came in for our reservation. They have a typical menu, but also the ability to combine it for courses at a set price which we appreciated. We had the fried tiger prawns and the rare beef crispy salad to start. For mains, we had the roasted hake and the feather blade of beef. Everything was absolutely delicious, with an obvious focus on the quality of the ingredients. Lovely atmosphere with dim lighting and date night vibes. Great service and we had a wonderful night.

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!!

Tried to go last night 14 Mar 2026. Walked around the entire building and into a few wrong places…read more Finally spoke to someone at restaurant next door. This place is permanently closed. Don't waste your time.

Great concept, helpful and friendly staff. Love the products! Best place to get quality souvenirsread more

I will give it for the vibe and the service which were both very nice. But I ordered a rib eye and…read morewith all the fantastic beef raised in Ireland, it was not great. It was on the tough side so the two of us that ordered that were greatly disappointed. Perhaps we needed to try something else. We were also a little put off by the server actually asking us to leave a gratuity when after eating in over 20 places in Belfast and Northern Ireland, this was the only place that did. Note, we believe in tipping but just were surprised to be asked. Seemed ballsy.

Very sad to see this place rated so low. Our experience was awesome!! We did eat early so it was…read morequiet and we had the place to ourselves. Service was great and the staff were friendly. Atmosphere was classy and cute. And food and cocktails were delicious. I kept hearing how good Irish beef was so I got the ribeye (black and blue). The chef cooked if perfectly and it was delicious. And the Belfashioned was a fantastic cocktail. Wife had the Streak Frites and thoroughly enjoyed. Wine selection was also pretty good. Sticky toffee pudding was delightful!! Next time in Dublin we will make it back here!!

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

The Lantern Restaurant - Belfast, Northern Ireland Horrible…read moreHospitality... Good Food! Unfortunately, our experience at The Lantern was one of those situations where the food was good, but one person's service completely ruined the restaurant for me. We had a 5:45pm reservation and arrived a few minutes early. We were greeted by a gentleman who I assumed was the restaurant manager. He showed us to our table, explained a few specials, and gave us a moment to look over the menu. When he returned for our drink order, things started going downhill. I ordered a Jack & Coke. Simple enough. He immediately suggested that since I was in Ireland, I should have Bushmills instead. I've had Bushmills before. It's a good whiskey, but it's not what I wanted with Coke. Still, I went along with his suggestion. Then he brought the Bushmills neat! My brother-in-law actually had to ask him for the Coke. If I'm choosing to drink whiskey neat, a 10-year-old Bushmills would not be my choice. I know what I like, and I ordered what I wanted. For dinner, I originally considered the ribeye steak but decided to keep things simple with fish and chips. My meal included a starter, so I chose the Potato Leek Soup. The soup was completely puréed and very watery--no chunks, no texture whatsoever. The flavor was fine, but personally, I prefer some texture in my soup. The fish and chips, however, arrived hot and tasted very good. I wanted some malt vinegar, but by this point I was already minimizing my requests because I simply didn't want another interaction with this gentleman. Then came the moment that absolutely blew my mind. As we finished with some of our drinks, I stacked the used glasses together so the staff could easily see they were finished and collect them. There was still some Coke remaining in the can they had given me. This man came over, UNSTACKED THE DIRTY GLASSES I HAD ALREADY STACKED FOR THEM TO TAKE AWAY, grabbed the can of Coke and, WITHOUT ASKING ME, poured the remaining Coke into one of those dirty glasses for me to finish drinking! WTF?! I just sat there looking at what had happened. Those glasses were done. I had stacked them because I was finished with them and expected them to be taken away. Instead, he unstacked them and decided, without saying a word to me, that one of those dirty glasses was perfectly fine to pour the rest of my Coke into and hand back to me. I'm an American visiting another country, and I'm very aware that Americans sometimes have a reputation for showing their asses abroad. So I chose not to make a scene. But make no mistake--I found that behavior completely inappropriate and unprofessional. I've spent decades in the hospitality industry and currently work at the director level. Food & Beverage is also an area I know very well. If one of my employees took glasses a guest had clearly stacked to be removed, unstacked them, and then poured the guest's remaining beverage into one of those used glasses without even asking the guest, we would be having a VERY serious conversation about hospitality, judgment and basic guest service. And just for perspective: the whiskey on my own private bar starts at around 15 years old. I enjoy whiskey. I know what I like. I don't need someone pushing me away from the drink I ordered simply because they think I should drink something else while visiting Ireland. The other members of our party didn't receive exactly the same treatment I did, but they absolutely witnessed what was happening. The women working alongside him were perfectly pleasant and graciously handled a few of our requests. That's what makes this review unfortunate: the food was actually good. But hospitality is about more than putting good food on a plate. It's also about making your guests feel comfortable, respected and welcome. I did not feel that way. Would I return to The Lantern? No. Not because of the food. Because one waiter/manager managed to turn what could have been a very nice Belfast dinner into one of the strangest and most uncomfortable restaurant experiences I've ever had. Good food can bring a guest through the door once. Good hospitality is what brings them back. This experience guaranteed that I won't be back.

A small apparently family type place, the K invites relaxation in a calm atmosphere after a day…read morehard on the head and the feet. The service is attentive and friendly, and the food is quite good and varied. We partook in the 6 oz burger, veggie orzo and halibut which all well prepared and went down easily with the pint (from bottles, not on tap) of Guinness that was found around the table. The price was quite reasonable particularly with the sizes of the offerings and all comments positive on the meal. And by the way there is a fully vegetarian menu behind the regular daily one in front, the latter which does mention the potential for some of the items prepared veggie style.

We came across this cute and high quality restaurant as we were walking down the street and we were…read morevery quickly satisfied. The customer service is exceptional. I love how they take the time to explain the menu and also advise you that it's made to order so it's fresh quality. I ordered the daily special with is the pasta and meat balls. It was amazing. My boyfriend ordered the lamb shank Shepard's pie. So delicious and flavorful. The portions are great. You will defiantly be full. I love everything about the Restaurant. Highly recommend it.

I went here just last week for some smashing Sunday lunch. My mother in law took us out for some…read moregood old sunday lunch. I had never been there before and I was so impressed. Not only do they have a cracker deal on at the moment (something like £12 quid for two courses and a glass of wine) the food is really really tasty. I had the roast beef dinner on this particular day and it was splendid, the gravy was the nicest that I have had in a long time. Also for kids they ring out the crayons and coloring sheet which is really helpful. However the service was a bit slow. Not that I really mind that because sometimes its nice to just relax, but if your 'hank marvin' (starvin) it might be a different story. So go ahead and book yourself a table and find out what your missing out on!!!

I've eaten and had coffees here numerous times over the years. Horatio Todd opened about 5 years…read moreago and makes a great addition to Ballyhackamore. The style of the place is to a pharmaceutical theme, for example, the drink menu is called 'Potions and Elixirs' - the reason for this, is that the establishment is named after a well known Pharmacist, who operated in Ballyhackamore many years ago, named, Horatio Todd! The menu is not overly big, but well thought out. I absolutely love the chicken wings from their light bits menu. From Sunday - Thursday they offer 2 courses and a glass of wine for £14.95 which is a good deal. Their soups of the day have always been great too. It's a lovely restaurant to sit in and watch the world go by on the busy Upper Newtownards Road. There is a decent sized car park behind the building, accessed by the first road to the left before you come to Horatio Todds, as you drive up the Upper Newtownards Road.

We found Darcy's on Yelp on our first night in Belfast, and it was a wonderful start to our visit…read more A small, charming two story restaurant, they were accommodating and able to seat us without a reservation upstairs. The server was somehow managing all of the tables while still maintaining a sweet attitude. We had a couple well made cocktails to start and their mussels (special). As the first I've had in the area, I'm not sure if this is typical of the area, but they were fantastic. Floating in a creamy sauce that can be sopped up with brown bread. (And Irish butter, which is just so much better. If only there was a way to take home to the States!). We also had the goat cheese croquettes in truffle honey. Delicious and a bit sweet, this would also have been substituted for dessert. My friend and I shared the rack of lamb. The meat was fall off the bone, on mash, gravy, and pea purée, topped with crispy onions. Lovely meal, great introduction to Belfast!

Great service, nice ambiance, good drinks, and amazing food! Entire family loved this place.read more