Belfast Restaurants

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I came back to Grand Central a few times during my visit to Belfast, mostly because of the comfortable sofas and laid-back atmosphere. It was a good place to sit down in after a long day of sight-seeing. In the café you can have breakfast, different coffees, cakes, croissants, scones, sandwiches, soup of the day and other meals.
On day I came in quite late and ordered the home-made stew. I sat down for almost 10 minutes and were than told they had run out of stew. They were making more, but it would take a while until it was finished. I took chicken soup instead, it was served with bread and was quite filling. Chicken soup was £3.50 and an orange juice (bottle) was £1.80 (March 2011). Coffee and cake was £3.75 and a cup of coffee (decaf as I can’t sleep if I drink coffee to late) was £1.60.

Grand Central is open between 8 - 17.30 on Mondays - Saturdays, and between 9 - 17.30 on Sundays.

Just off a side pedestrinaised street off High Street, towards the river, (address 12 church lane) this little place is a gem. The food isnt very traditional but the pie is fantastic and the service friendly. Price was about average. The decor is cool with lots of maequin heads around! on a sunny day, good to sit outside.

Favorite Dish: Pie

The food was great, the selection of different fish and shellfish was very good and very fresh too. Great value. The only thing was that it was "first come first served" (not sure if this is always the way it is on Sundays) and I think the staff could have been a bit more polite about this. Although generally the service was good and efficient. I didn't think the desert was as good as the mains, but they had a nice selection of unusual beers.

Favorite Dish: I had the miso salmon with wasabe potato salad- delicious and filling.

If its traditional food your after this is where to come, all ocally caught fresh fish on offer here, moderatly priced and right in the city centre. There is an abundance of fish in Northern Irish waters and the chefs here ahve the ability to cook them to their full potential. Also worth a mention is Giraffe in Stranmillis, a chepaer alternative that allows you to bring your own wine.

Favorite Dish: Roast Halibut with soinach and pine nut butter

This restaurant has been open about 18 months and have dined here several times. Once was with a large group who all enjoyed their meals (even the ones who'd never ate indian before). The staff are very helpful and the owner is always keen to ensure you have a good time (was giving out some nibbles to our table to entice people towards certain items).

the decor is very modern and there is an online menu on their excellent website.

Favorite Dish: Too many to choose

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This is a bar/restaurant that does do some good food and has a great view out over City Hall.

Some of the stools are more stylish than practicle but service is excellent and there is an extensive cocktail list.

This is part of the Botanic Inns Ltd who own a number of quality bars around Belfast. Can be very precious on a Sat night when the drinking crowd takes over but has some good ambient sounds.

Favorite Dish: Bangers & champ

This place is a part of the Benedict's Hotel, and there is a pub below the restaurant.

They had a special promotion called "Beat The Clock". It runs 7 days a week from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The time you order is the price you pay. We ordered right at 5:30pm, which means the price of our meal was just 5.50/each!

Note that not all dishes are part of the promotion. Look for a clock symbol on the menu.

Favorite Dish: I had Duck with mashed potato. (See photo.)
The portion was very big, but it was so tasty, I finished it!

There are two of these restaurants in Belfast and the quality of food is good in both. I have ate here on several occasions and the places are always busy so book ahead. The one not listed below is located in the Odyssey complex.