My two daughters, wife and I had the pleasure of dining in the biggest restaurant in Glengormley,…read morethat is The Loft. Perched above a row of shops in the busy Industrial area of Mallusk is this fully equipped 120 seater restaurant. When we ascended the stairway and entered the reception area we were amazed at the size!! The kitchen hatch was immediately to our left and at the helm was local chef John Hadden (who has worked in Ballyclare Golf Club, Knags, Sugar Rays and Blue Chicago). John has just introduced a new and very appetising menu......more on that later!! Further along was the fully stocked bar, with a myriad of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks and I hear they do cocktails!! To the right as we entered was the seated reception area (above), where live bands and entertainers will play on busy weekend nights. We were taken through the dining area and seated in our well accommodating booth, overlooking the car park. The booth was set for four and would have fitted six!! Chef John's passion for good quality wholesome fresh food showed through in the menu. John was saying that there will be an express corporate lunch starting soon at £5.95 to cater for the many corporate clients and office workers in the area, who want good quality food, quickly and at a reasonable price. There were so many dishes that screamed out, "Eat me!!!" So we decided to take the plunge and order. My two girls had the pork sausages (2 pcs) with skinny fries and freshly breaded chicken strips (3). My wife opted for the salmon sizzler and chunky chips,whilst I had the chicken stack. We all loved the presentation of the food John served up. The baskets for the kids meals went down a treat with them, the sizzler really sizzled and my stack was well stacked!! The breaded mushrooms were really crispy and served on a simple dressed salad with garlic mayo. The chicken strips and sausages were piping hot, the salmon and prawns were delicious and not over cooked and the chunky chips worked well with the fish. My stack was the best!!! The champ was perfectly cooked with tasty crunchy scallions, chicken was butterflied and succulent, the pepper sauce was reduced well and spot on and the tobacco onions were juicy and moist and not oily!! The portion sizes were big and we all polished the food off, leaving just enough room for dessert. Kids having mint chocolate ice cream and strawberry ice cream respectively whilst my wife and I shared the banoffee. We were well and truly filled after all this and all for less than £40......because kids eat free on a Monday and Tuesday night!!! There is BYO on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (can only avail of one offer per order) and Steak Night on a Thursday. This restaurant is a truly fantastic family friendly place which offers great quality food at very competitive prices. There is also scope for corporate/business lunches with the advantage of having a section able area to the rear which can be used for presentations, product launches, training, conferences, private parties, communions/christening and the whole venue can be used for large parties and even weddings. As can be seen this is a truly remarkable restaurant and we are so lucky to have it on our doorstep. Do call in and try for yourself......watch out for promotions and the new flyer, it will have a discount on it!!!!

I used to work in one of the industrial areas in Mallusk, and on the odd Friday, our boss would…read moretake us all out and get us our lunch. Due to being in Mallusk, there isn't a great variety of places to go, so the Loft (or the Jolly Beggar, as it was called) was the place we always went. Additonally, if you actually live in Mallusk, this is pretty much the only place to go in the immediate vicinity. It's in a rather large building, so there is plenty of room and you are pretty much always guaranteed to get a table. The service was always good, and the menu had something for everyone, burgers, chips, sandwiches, wraps, paninis etc - in my time I've probably tried them all, although the chicken wraps were a particular favourite. The pricing is reasonable too, not that we paid as we were always treated to it! Although I often travel through Mallusk nowadays, I never stop off, and the Loft isn't great enough to warrant a special trip just for that, but if you are in the area, give it a try.

This is like going round to your mum's house for a feed! proper home cooked food is available in…read morethis little cafe, and a great range of it too. It is run by a husband and wife team, the menu is simple but plentiful, and full of all the traditional favourites. The fries they do look absolutely fantastic (not tried one myself but I follow them on Facebook and they look awesome!) We had lunch when we were there, mine was quiche with a baked potato and cheese and it was SO TASTY! They also do frequent competitions on Facebook to win free meals, here's hoping!!

A great wee cafe that very few people know about. Its out in Eden just in the community centre,…read morehas ample parking and plenty of tables. The place is spotless and you can see into the kitchen, always a good thing. The food is proper home cooked food, proper roast dinners and the best fry in Carrick. They also do a Slimming world version of brekkie so you don't feel you're missing out! There is a selection of cakes and traybakes if you're juat after a snack and cup of tea

The food was amazing, the ambience was great and the service was one of the fastest I've ever seen,…read moreI have been going here since it opened and it just keeps getting better.

I and my family enjoyed the food here it was delicious, the service is amazing and the employees…read moreare so kind! The ambience is amazing, such a beautiful restaurant and it's great for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Well, Toasted turned out to be quite the little treat! With about a half hour to kill between the…read morepoint we had to drop our daughter off for school and then be back in time to see her play, we didn't have too many options, and as a result called in here. I've seen the sign out on the main road (which would be easy to miss) every day as it's on my commute to work and yet I've never been in. So this worked out well. What a great hidden gem, loved this place. If you're looking for it, it is opposite the attendant-less Maxol garage, down the side of the used car place. The décor has all the hallmarks of a trendy contemporary coffee shop/deli, nothing too original, but to their credit they have distilled the design to the best elements of it and then executed the layout very well, so it's a nice place to be. The staff were great too which I love as there is little to endear a place to me more quickly than nice people working there who are nice, not through customer training but because they are just good folks!! The food when was great, a wide range of mouth-watering choices are clearly displayed across the huge menu..... which is the entire back wall of the place. It has been painted in blackboard paint and the menu chalked up in big clear writing. The prices although on the higher end of average aren't extortionate by any means so I wouldn't call it cheap eats but you get top quality food and service for just north of average price. The coffee was great, which is an essential element for me and the last thing I ate was a scone..... as we were there so early, it was freshly backed and still warm from the oven......................... so so good!

Nice little find 5 mins from our vacation home. amazing baked goods, solid breakfast and proper…read morecoffee.

I am so so disappointed I was looking forward to trying this place as I'd heard so much buzz about…read moreit. The food itself was delicious, service was glacial though - clearly not enough staff to handle the lunchtime rush and with a small child in tow, keeping him entertained for that length of time just wasn't easy. Got the worst food poisoning of my life the following morning. It couldn't have come from anywhere else. As expected, the manager vehemently denied it was his chicken, or the bacon in the veggies. But I won't be back.

Knags continues to do well and on my visit today was busy. I met a friend for lunch. We were served…read morecomplimentary water in customised porcelain/rubber stopped bottle and glasses with the Knags logo. He had lunch-I an Americano coffee. The coffee was fab,had it with cream. My mate had chicken tikka pita pocket with salad and sweet potato fries. The fries and salad were lovely, as was the garlic sauce over the chicken however the chicken was not chicken tikka, more like fried spiced chicken! The place was spotless, great staff and reasonable price with a super menu selection.

Was walking downtown with my partner and stopped in here for a quick coffee and sweet treat. We…read moreboth ordered from the specialty menu- he got the salted Carmel mocha and I got the cinnamon bun latte. Mine was delicious and creamy, the mocha was alright. Both desserts were good. I got a chocolate slice, for 4.50 it was a steep price for a small piece, but I'm American... maybe that was normal. We sat outside and enjoyed the drizzle rain and music.

an amazing wee cafe hidden in the heart of belfast!!! one of the best places i've been to that not…read moreonly do all day breakfast, a range of gluten free options and a large selection of drinks, from cans to coffee to smoothies, they have it all !! Bob and Berts also manage to achieve the highest level of friendliness, ease to order and quick service, and this is all down to their lovely welcoming staff. This music and the general vibes are very homey, they only play the hits, props to whoever made the playlist!! If you're in belfast I highly recommend, bob and berts is now a staple of my belfast trips!!

The large half portrush lobster is to die for!!!!!!!!!! We really wanted to get lobster during our…read morestay for The Golf. I was lucky to snag one last lunch reservation at 2:45pm online. The best dining experience in Portrush. Great service. Seaside views. Amazing food and wine. The Camembert cheese was amazing. My friend ordered the sticky toffee pudding for dessert and it was very decadent. I only had a taste of it as I am not a sweets person but it was very good. So glad we got to have the lobster. It had some amazing savory lemon and Parmesan crumbing on top. Plenty to share. This was a wonderful dining experience!

Pros: Great location on the beach…read moreWonderful food and drinks - I especially enjoyed the mussels, which was flavorful and delicious The Shack seafood chowder was some of the best I've ever had globally! Not too creamy and with lots of flavor The bread and butter was a perfect pair Pro tip: Be sure to make a reservation, even in the winter as it gets busy!

Beautiful coffee shop, top notch coffee, sweet little space with great views, friendly knowledgable…read morestaff to please even the most pretentious coffee snobs in your group. Additionally, their music selection is on point. Not a ton of seating, but a simple modern design with lots of natural light, plants & wood (lovely simple decor) indoors and my favorite is the outdoor seating (complete with cozy lawn chairs) right on the water with a great view of the promenade. Absolutely perfect for a sunny day in Portrush. Finding this gem was an absolute win. Haven't tried their food yet but we will be back for some of those tasty brunch items we were drooling over after we got a mad case of food envy watching our neighbors order get delivered. If your in town, be sure to check this place out. You won't be disappointed

Adorable spot with a great view. My sister and I ate breakfast here and it was delicious. They also…read morehad a very friendly staff.

My wife and I stopped for breakfast on our way though Ireland. Only open for four months and this…read moreplace is the latest gem on our journey through the country. Very clean and well run establishment. Food was extremely affordable with outstanding service. Vegetarian options as well. I would have included pics of my food but it was so good I dove right in and forgot all about it.

Ok I am updating my review. I have always rated this place as nice but my experience was very…read moredifferent this time. I ordered a Cesar salad. OK a salad! How can you get it wrong. Well I thought that until today. I was given a plate with practically no lettuce. Soggy, greasy, battered chicken. It did not state that the chicken was battered! The bacon was full of fat. Crispy fat wouldn't have been so bad bit this wasn't the case. Two large portions of cheddar cheese placed at either side and onions placed in a pile. Now if you look at my reviews I very rarely complain. I do love food! After the second mouthful I had to return it as it was really not nice. The waitress said that the kitchen was closed and thay there was nothing else. She also tod ne that this was the way they serve the cesar salad. Nowhere on the menu stated that this was different from a traditional cesar. Even if it had said a Stacks Cesar I would have questioned it. I was not charged for it as I had not eaten it but was left sitting hungry while my two children finished there meals. Even if the kitchen was closed I an sure they could have found some unbattered chicken to throw into another salad. Not a happy customer!