Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Northern Ireland

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Afternoon Tea at The Titanic Hotel Belfast

4.7

4.7 (309)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

Belfast

About the restaurant

Immerse yourself in the Golden Age of Hospitality and indulge in a sumptuous Afternoon Tea at Titanic Hotel Belfast. Served in elegant surroundings, our Afternoon Tea is prepared by the same expert team and from the same kitchen as The Wolff Grill.

Let us serve you dainty and soft sandwiches filled with delicious delicacies, freshly baked steaming scones and sweet flaky pastries, all on our best china, and of course tea in a much-loved pot. Experience the epitome of sophistication with our Afternoon Tea at Titanic Hotel Belfast.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free menu available on request.

Top review

Paula

Dined 2 days ago

Came with family to celebrate a milestone birthday and it didn’t disappoint. First time for a few of the party at afternoon tea and they were over the moon with the whole experience from start to finish. Food was delicious, staff were very attentive and knowledgeable and the atmosphere and setting was lovely. Would definitely recommend.

Bank Square Brasserie

4.7

4.7 (368)

£25 and under

International

Belfast

About the restaurant

Bank Square Brasserie is a place where you can appreciate high quality food and service in a casual atmosphere. Anchored in the city centre of Belfast we celebrate local produces and resources to provide a unique experience, from our drinks list to the flavours on the plate.

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Amy

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was well made from the cocktails to the appetisers, entrees, and dessert. Each individual we interacted with throughout our experience was professional, knowledgable, and attentive.

Saga Kitchen & Cellar

4.8

4.8 (60)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Belfast

About the restaurant

Welcome to Saga.

Defined as a long story of heroic achievement, Saga embodies the continuation of our culinary journey from the success of Blank restaurant. With the same dedicated team, values, and passion driving us forward, Saga is more than just a dining experience – it's a celebration of good food and wine for good people without pretence.

We are always be open for walk-ins, but if you know you're planning on coming it's always best to book.

Prefer to speak with us directly? Our reservations team will be delighted to assist you. Simply call us at 028 9040 6399 Thursday-Friday from 4-9pm, Saturday from 12-9pm and Sunday 1-8pm.

Indulge in the Saga experience – where every meal is a chapter in your own culinary journey.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food and service in saga . I would highly recommend.

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Experience

Meat up Thursday £80 for 2

Berts Jazz Bar

4.7

4.7 (1035)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Belfast

About the restaurant

Berts Jazz Bar encapsulates the sleek elegance of the art deco era, complimented by the very best in live jazz, fabulous cocktails and mouth-watering food.

Transport yourself back to the Art Deco glamour of 1930’s New York and the Jazz Age in Belfast’s only dedicated Jazz bar and restaurant: Berts Bar at The Merchant Hotel. Soak up the sophisticated atmosphere and let the cool jazz melodies wash over you. A handpicked list of cocktails completes the extensive drinks selection. A French bistro style menu is complemented by an extensive wine list and, of course, exemplary service. Berts offers live jazz seven nights a week.

All table reservations are for dining purposes only, unfortunately we do not take drinks only bookings.

Please Note Live Jazz Performances for Friday & Saturday evenings are from 9pm-12pm

Top review

Sorcha

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food, staff and atmosphere! Thank you very To Rose especially

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Experience

Weekend Jazzy Lunch 🎷

Experience

EARLY JAZZ MENU 🎷

James St.

4.6

4.6 (360)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Belfast

About the restaurant

James St is a casual and contemporary, brick-walled restaurant specialising in chargrilled and aged steaks. The charcoal grill plays centre stage, cooking not just some of the best steaks and prime cuts Northern Ireland has to offer but also fresh whole fish, pork and vegetables.

With a larger, more established bar area, a large range of wines are available alongside a considered spirit list and an extensive whisky offering. Locally produced beer, cider and gins take pride of place on the drinks menu.

Owned by Niall McKenna since 2003 the revamped James St. will offer locals and tourists a great dining experience in a Belfast city centre.

The restaurant team is headed up by Ryan Stringer as Executive Head Chef & Paul Vaughan as Operations Manager

Bookings may be seated on stools at the bar.

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George

Dined on 21 Dec 2024

Absolutely amazing service / Food was great quality

The Great Room Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (901)

£41 and over

Modern European

Belfast

About the restaurant

The Great Room Restaurant is undoubtedly one of Northern Ireland’s most extraordinary restaurants. Thanks to the remarkable original Victorian interior with its glass cupola, Ireland’s largest chandelier an array of plasterwork detailing, the space is second to none. Needless to say our chefs search tirelessly to bring the finest seasonal ingredients together in eloquent dishes in thoughtfully prepared menus, just one of the reasons The Great Room Restaurant was awarded 2 AA Rosettes. All this is complemented by expert service and a wine list to which all the superlatives apply!
Mid- week lunch is served Monday to Friday from 12.00 to 14.15

To book our iconic Afternoon Tea, please search for Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel.

Top review

Eileen

Dined 7 days ago

The food and service was fantastic. We really enjoyed it. Would definitely return.

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Experience

🥂 THE GREAT ROOM EARLY NEW YEAR’S EVE £99.50PP 🥂

Experience

THE GREAT ROOM NEW YEAR’S EVE £159.50PP 🥂

Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel

4.4

4.4 (397)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Belfast

About the restaurant

Enjoy our traditional afternoon tea in the elegance of The Great Room whilst being entertained by live music. Our three tiered silverstand boasts finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam and a delicious selection of cakes, pastries and sweet treats. This will be accompanied by your choice of tea or coffee.

Please note, we require 24 hours' notice for our vegetarian, vegan, gluten or nut allergen Afternoon Tea or any other special dietary requirements. Please make a note when booking online or inform us directly and we will be happy to accommodate you.

Top review

Mark

Dined on 18 Dec 2024

Great afternoon tea experience and attentive service - more savoury items would be lovely

Taylor & Clay

4.6

4.6 (907)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Belfast

About the restaurant

Bullitt hotel's award-winning restaurant Taylor & Clay Grill, boasts an open kitchen built around an incredible bespoke Asador wood-fired grill. Head chef Saul O’Reilly’s talented team cook the best local meat, fresh seafood and vegetables over roaring flames using charcoal and ash wood sourced from sustainable local forests.

Why not enjoy after-dinner drinks in the lobby or move upstairs for cocktails and city views in Babel, the hotel's incredible rooftop bar and garden.

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Adeva

Dined on 16 Dec 2024

I organised a christmas dinner for a medium to large sized party. The hotel were fantastic in allowing additions to the party size and ensuring our table was wheelchair friendly. Even though we ended up with a few less attendees than originally planned the restaurant again were extremely accommodating. The food was fantastic with rave reviews from the entire party and the service was wonderful too. I can't wait to return for a more intimate meal in the coming future.

Jospers at Ten Square

4.5

4.5 (1241)

£25 and under

Steak

Belfast

About the restaurant

The clue is in the name....and for the juiciest, most flavorsome steaks around, no matter how you take it, it's hard to beat a Josper-cooked steak! The secret is our Josper grill, a very particular style of Spanish charcoal oven, which is regarded by chefs worldwide as the finest method of cooking super tender steaks, while locking in all those wonderful flavors. So whether it's Sirloin or Rib Eye you prefer, the unique smoky, barbecue-style taste of our locally sourced, prime aged steaks is, we believe, out of this world! If, however, steaks are not your thing, then fear not, as we also offer a wide-ranging & amp; varied menu and quick & easy Light Lunch menu.

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Sylvia

Dined 4 days ago

Great as alway go every Boxing Day with sisters to celebrate my mum and dad's Wedding Anniversary even though not with us anymore but are in spirit xox

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4.7

4.7 (370)

£25 and under

European

Belfast

About the restaurant

Winners of the NI hospitality awards 2 years in a row🏆🏆

**ANY PARTYS OVER 4 CONTACT RESTAURANT DIRECTLY OR THROUGH OUR FACEBOOK**

Belfast city centre newest restaurant @ the 3c's here to serve everyone with food of the highest quality at the lowest price, and offers that makes all other establishments blush. Cheapest pints in Belfast city centre (if not Belfast), best offers anywhere. 3 bottles of WKD, Smirnoff ice, Coors, Bud, Corona, Peroni only £8.00 pints from £3.90. Why not sit outside in our new beer garden that sits 150 people and let us look after you hand and foot. cocktails, beers, great staff you will not be disappointed. Belfast's best kept secret has been let out.

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Carol

Dined 2 days ago

Very homely and cosy. The staff were welcoming. Food was absolutely outstanding. The only thing that let it down was the service. No one came over to ask if we needed more drinks or if we were ready for our dessert. Other than that it was 5 stars. I will return again in the future. The food and quality for money was excellent.

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