I booked a late reservation here at the Muddler's Club. I came solo and got dropped off by a taxi…read more I got a little lost while trying to find the restaurant. It's pretty hidden in the alley and not going to lie...coming to a new city, let alone a new country by myself was a bit intimidating, but I found it just in time for my reservation. I absolutely loved my first Michelin Star restaurant experience. I was born in Belfast, and have never been back since I was born, so I enjoyed every opportunity to tell a server. The staff was so friendly and described every dish. I ordered the Seasonal Tasting MenuEach dish was excellent. My favorite was probably the duck and the savory mousse pastries. Food in order of serving: 1. Sourdough Guinness bread with vanilla butter and olive oil 2. Olive sponge crab and apple, chicken and caramel with some type of mousse 3. Scallops, cucumber frothy brown butter 4. Bluefin tuna tartare with avocado and heirloom tomato 5. Halibut with crispy chicken skin 6. Duck 7. Sorbet and then....my phone died before I could write down the other yummy dishes I ate! The ambience was dark, romantic, and vibey. A little mysterious because of the hidden aspect, but overall I loved my whole experience here.

My weekday dinner at Muddler's Club seemed a bit directionless…read more The food is excellent, taste, flavor combinations and présentation. That is not the concern. The space itself has a very long and interesting history, just over 40 seats have been cramped into that space. A couple tables have small glass walls to separate them and squeeze in more diners. And it's pretty loud. So loud, I can barely hear the sommelier describe her wines. There may have been music playing... but who can hear? There seems to be an attempt to elevate the bartender over the sommelier, with the menu encouraging the guests to try specialty cocktails instead of selecting whole bottles of wine. And the bartender's constant ice shaker only adds to the noise. The service is very relaxed, with servers in t-shirts and jeans, sneakers, paper napkins. And the servers seemed a bit inattentive, watching the chefs through the pass, not paying attention to guests' needs. Oh, and the server even wrote "thank you" on the printed bill... How kind. Excellent Flair. Pure Chotchkie's. For the food, I'll return. 2025 04 16. M1. 235.

The diner is the best place in Bangor to go for good food at bargain prices! They have a really…read moreawesome offer on where you buy and main course-including cod and chips, beef, casserole,pie, scampi, steak, omelette, chicken.... there are too many to list- and you get vegetable soup to start and a choice of three desserts to finish all for..wait for it...£4.95! Now, I know a good deal when I see one! Oh, they also throw in a pot of tea or coffee! Greta hospitality! But, I hear you wonder, just how good id the food? Well, I wondered this myself but decided for less than I fiver I was giving it a go! The soup was great, really full of flavour rather than salt as you get in many places! I went for the cod and chips, being by the sea and all, and it was so nice, the fish and batter cooked perfectly and they were really light and the chips were great! I decided after that feed that a strawberry mousse was about all I could handle and it really finished off the meal perfectly. The tea? Spot on!! Can't say a bad word about the Diner!

Unfortunately this great wee place is no longer trading. Great food cheap prices nice staff sorry…read moreit's gone

My review is as much for the ambiance as it is for the food. The Mince Steak Pie was comfort food,…read morethe fish n' chips was really good--loved the flaky crust on that. Skip the side salad. Love the interior and relaxed atmosphere, gave us an American diner vibe.

Blinkers Restaurant is smack bang in the centre of town. I can't remember a time in my life when it…read morewasn't there. This has been one of the go to places for lunch whenever I was young and being dragged around the shops by my mum. The food, is homely and rustic. You get no surprises, the menu's been the same for years and I do believe the specials of the day have been the same since the dawn of time. But that doesn't matter. It's an old school family restaurant that is rarely seen in Belfast these days. The prices are miniscule compared to a lot of other places in town. I have the same thing every time I go, the Roast chicken with mash and peas. It's simple, comfort food; food I've been eating for years and sometimes that's all you want.

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.

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.

The girls and I often go to Papa Joe's, the main reason being that without a doubt it's Bangor's…read morebest BYO. The old faithful menu has not changed for quite a while, but that doesn't matter because we always order the same thing anyway. One night, we bravely decided we all had to try something new and guess what?...the other options on the menu are good too! The owner of the restaurant is often there, ensuring excellent service from the staff. They have been undergoing a recent revamp, with new wallpaper and decor bringing what was becoming a tired interior much more up to date. The extremely generous portions mean that we rarely have a starter or dessert, and on average our spend (including corkage and tip) is around £16. I would give the restaurant 5* if they would attend to the bathrooms...often a little unpleasant.

I have been to papa joes a few times now and I have never had a bad experience. It is in the middle…read moreof Bangor which is great for a group of people who want to go out for food and a couple of drinks as you can walk to any bar in a couple of minutes. The food has been brilliant every time I have went there and the portions are great, I had a 2 course meal and that filled me for the rest of the day. It is also bring your own drink which I like because you save a good bit of money not having to buy drinks in the restaurant. The staff are also very friendly and would do anything to make sure you have the best experience and I would definitely recommend papa joes to anyone who wants to have a nice meal out in Bangor.

Having visited all of the Springsteen's restaurants in Co. Antrim, This one is definitely my…read morefavourite, and luckily for me, my most local too! Whether it is a post night out fry up, pre-cinema dinner, or Sunday night meet up with friends for a hot chocolate and slice of cake, Springsteens meets all of our requirements with ease. The style of the restaurant is that of an American diner - it is spacious and very well laid out. The seating arrangements are pew-like booths, which allows for a comfortable relaxed envioronment where you can chat with friends and not feel like other patrons are listening in! The menu will suit people of all tastes, aside from the usual 'American Diner' type burgers, fries and shakes, there are options such as soups, club sandwiches, wraps, and my personal favourite, a number of Mexican options, such as Burritos and Chimichangas. Drinks wise, this is a licensed premises, and as such can purchase alcoholic beverages in addition to tea, coffee, and soft drinks. All of the food is reasonably priced, and the portions are huge, you will not go hungry after eating here! Last but not least, and the reason why I give this establishment the full five stars, is the service. The staff at Springsteens in Carrickfergus are always cheerful and helpful, facilitating any special additions or changes to our order without any fuss (I'm one of those annoying customers who always wants my order slightly different to how it is on the menu) The staff always get the balance just right, checking how the meal is shortly after serving, and noticing when drinks are running low and offering refills, but without being overly intrusive to our dining experience.

Springsteens is a favorite place of mine, its best described as an American Diner being a busy…read moreplace with a bit of a buzz about it. Mouth watering diner style dishes are to be enjoyed with a beer or whatever you fancy. They even have thrown into the mix some local dishes as well; for example you get a great Ulster Fry any time of day so forget about the colesterol levels and go for it! Finish off with one of their hot beverages or something from their ice cream selection.

AJs is treated with almost reverential respect in the local region, and no customer e has a bad…read moreword to say about it. Why? Because it does solid, quality food and at reasonable prices. There are a range of delicious options throughout the day. There are delicious fries, filled soda and scones and tray bakes for a lovely breakfast. There are a range of sandwiches and soups for lunch and then a wide range of options for dinners. There are the usually options like burgers, chicken Maryland's and other popular dinner options, and a range of changing daily specials which will include pies, steaks, meat specialties and roast dinners. The roast dinners are brilliant, with wonderfully prepared veg and generous portions of chicken and ham. The deserts here are also great, with the sticky toffee puddings and jam sponge and custard personal comforting favourites. Nothing in here is groundbreaking at all, it is just done really really well. Bravo!

One of my favourite places to go for comfort food. The menu has all the usual favourites and…read moreeverything is freshly made. Proper home cooked chips and wedges, lovely fresh veg and good sized portions. The best fry you will get anywhere, great value for money and extremely tasty. There are seats downstairs and 2 separate parts upstairs, AJs has expanded well over the years. I have heard the homemade desserts are amazing but I've ways been too full after one course so never got around to trying them. Sometimes the staff can be a bit huffy if you ask for anything to be substituted especially on the fry but they will do it. If you're ever out this way AJs is the place to try.

I know it hasn't been long since I completed my first review on Eighty One but I feel it's due an…read moreupdate as I have now eaten there. On a sunny Holywood day you'll find it tough to get a seat outside and this was the case today. Instead of sitting outside we thought that we would visit the most airy bright café available and Eighty One came up trumps. Seated at a high table we were presented with the brunch/breakfast menu - the menu itself was full of variety - I opted for the Eggs Benedict with an Irish twist. This Irish twist was instead of a muffin the perfectly poached eggs were delicately placed on a piece of soda bread. The meal was small but perfectly formed - a perfect brunch treat. At £6.95 this was maybe a little bit steep especially in competitive Holywood. The serving staff were great - as soon as we entered we were given a choice of tables and our orders were taken promptly. One thing to note if you're a mid morning drinker they serve Prosecco with floating raspberry and breakfast martinis.

Tapas and acoustic tunes, what more could you want on a Friday evening after a long weeks work?…read more EightyOne is a chic, classy establishment in the heart of Holywood. With a relaxed atmosphere and great staff you feel at ease as soon as you walk in the door. For £14 you can have 3 tapas plates and a carfe of wine! We went for the amazing sweet potato plate, the king prawns and the chorizo plates. Being particularly hungry we also added the chilli popcorn, the fresh bread and oils. As far as Tapas goes this incredible both in terms of the deal and the taste. Bravo EightyOne! We will be back to sample more of your tapas delights!

This place is a solid 5. Admittedly chosen after a full day…read moreof Pub Crawling, we ordered way too many burgers and tacos because everything sounded pretty good. So happy with our choices because this was some of the best food we had in our entire trip. Even 'just burgers and fries' they offered unique toppings, as well as offering some unique craft beers in bottles-we hadn't seen on any tap list. I ordered the Black Pudding Burger-which was the best meal on my trip. The burger was massive and stacked with juicy, bold flavor toppings. I also had the side salad, which was zestier than I expected. My hubby ordered the Champion BBQ burger, also super juicy, stacked high with toppings. Friends ordered one of each taco, and each was better than the last bite-making it hard to pick a favorite. I wish I could have gotten another burger on another night, it's worth it! Service was really good too. We had a friendly waitress, who checked in on us often :)

Walking around at night we found this place as we heard some live music. The bar side is small but…read morelively, with lots of people dancing. A fun find.