Cleaver Holywood in North Down

Had dinner with the family. Service was very good and food was great (kids portions were a bit light). The menu is good and the view from the restaurant is nice. Recommend.

Had wagyu steak which was absolutely delicious 😋 cocktails amazing had pear and apple martini partner had alcohol free beer(of which there was good choice) service excellent can't wait to go back 😀

Delicious food, a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, wonderful sea views and outstanding service. Highly recommend.

I am truly astonished to read the previous reviews here, Wonderful meal etc., I can only say, “I wish we had a similar experience” at the beginning of August! Our family group of six travelled from three counties across the North to celebrate three separate celebrations. We were in great form, having stopped for a cocktail down the road to assemble and await our meal booked for Sunday 1.30 pm- our adult children with their partners, for their birthdays and our wedding anniversary. We were a bit surprised that the dining room was relatively quiet with only two other parties of four already there but we put it down to the early hour. The views were great, the waitress was friendly and welcoming and all seemed well. Before we even got possession of the menus we were informed that some things were unavailable due to a hugely busy Saturday night. I couldn’t understand why the night before should have any impact on the next day’s provision for a ‘new’ day at a restaurant but it’s also very hard to question something when the focus of the moment is togetherness and enjoyment. We proceeded to work around the missing preferences. The opinions varied from: Scallops were good but minimal, the Duck liver was satisfactory, the Fish of the day’ turned out to be a rectangle of mediocre haddock, the lamb was good but noted for being a very small portion, while the Chicken and Beef lunches were described as OK. When it came to the desserts the all time favourite Sticky Toffee pudding was off. At this time of the day? With only two other tables occupied? No one ordered an alternative and we finished only with teas and coffee. At this point my cheer totally dissipated because when I had booked online on the 25th July, in the special requirements box I requested, if it was possible, to arrange a mini celebratory gesture to mark the three separate celebrations. I included the names of the individuals and the type of occasion and suggested something as simple as a candle in a cup cake. I also said I was happy to pay for them but would understand if they were too busy on the day. Nothing transpired and when I went approached the main desk to ask the manager/male waiter why nothing had materialised, he confirmed, as he checked his computer ‘he had not be told about this’ and could ‘maybe throw something together now’! As we were leaving? I rejected the insulting notion of cobbling something together at the last minute and was more annoyed that the only reaction to their ineptitude was a last minute & very half hearted insincere apology. They could hardly look us in the eye as we left. What a shocking performance! Needless to say, there are much better venues in Holywood. And we will be going there instead.

Food was excellent & reasonable prices. Staff friendly & welcoming. Nice views out to the lough. Highly recommend & we will definitely be back.

Lovely food and very friendly staff. I had the Wagu steak. I will be back soon. There are so many things on them menu I'd like to try!

This restaurant is first class in every way. The food was delicious and beautifully presented the service was first class. The atmosphere in Cleaver restaurant was relaxed and friendly, overall this place was perfect I will definitely be back.

Fantastic food! The oysters were amazing. Ox tongue starter divine. But it's all about the steak. Some great choices. We had a Tomahawk sharing steak and our friends had the the two Wagyucuts. So different in flavours and textures, def recommend sharing different cuts. Cooked to perfection! Cocktails were good to and the wine selection was great. Service great too. Oh and the view was pretty amazing!! All round great restaurant!

Food and service excellent. Good to see a restaurant where all the food is freshly made including the bread and tapenade.