Harry's Shack in Coleraine

Excellent host and service. Delicious fish and chip lunch while looking out on scenic strand

Went in for table for 2. The place was empty, but couldn't sit us

Simply amazing. Some of the best mussels I've had and a lobster caught within sight of the restaurant. Sitting outside at a picnic table on the beach was almost like being in northern California.

Great service, amazing food, great view. Highly recommend

Had a quick day trip to Portstewart, this was the first place we went to, and it truly set the perfect tone for the rest of our day. From the moment we walked in, the staff were incredibly welcoming, and the ambiance was magical. We came back later in the day, and to our surprise, the staff remembered us and kindly offered free dessert. Very thoughtful. If you find yourself by the coast in Ireland, I highly recommend stopping by this restaurant. The food is delicious, the location is breathtaking, and the service is outstanding. It’s the kind of place that leaves a lasting memory!

Very well located, few vegetarian options, but tried very hard 👍

Was disappointed and expected better. Food ok. Very cold and draughty inside the shack. Felt as if we were being sped through the whole process so not very relaxing experience

Popped in here for lunch and was not disappointed. Fish tacos & beef tacos were delicious.

Oh my goodness... This place is incredible... We were a huge group and they managed to fit us in all over and cooked great food for SLL of us.. Everybody very happy!

AMAZING - service, food, location. A much larger than planned group of us recently descended on Harry's Shack and had a huge variety of dietary requirements and requests and they so, so graciously accommodated us and served us. Thank you all very much!

Great place look forward to going back there again soon

We had Haddock and chips. It was cooked really well.

Good food but really slow service.

Great food from here. Local IPA pints are tasty too.

Harry's Shack came highly recommended and the food certainly lived up to expectations. I had the garlic crab claws to start which were amazingly fresh and enormous! There is also a large selection of Irish beers to choose from although they do not have a drinks menu so it is hard to know about them. My main observation is that if you eat inside and the restaurant is busy (which I think it often is), it can be very loud and echoey.

Great food, service and bit slow , staff lovely, bit pricey £30 each main course and soft drink!

Harry's was recommended to us and it did not disappoint. Booking was easy, but I recommend you do it in advance. Service was great and meu/food were excellent. Highly recommended and we will be back very soon. Seafood top class!!! 👍👍👍😎😎😎

Fabulous location. Food, drinks and snacks all a bit pricey. Waited nearly 45mins after ordering for food, although appreciate it was very busy.

It's a beach bar and unfortunately the lady at reception was very unfriendly. Apparently you can't get tables without a reservation. Ordering for the beach was also not possible. There were 9 tables available outside during our stay. It's a shame we would have liked to eat there. A little tip for CIO, train staff and don't send potential customers away in an unfriendly manner. We weren't the only customers being sent away at that moment. Maybe a better review next visit.

Another fantastic meal here. It never disappoints. Fantastic staff and an amazing location. It's our go to location when we are up here.

Amazing food 😋 unexpected quality, and perfect sized portions

We had to send our turbot back as it wasn't fully cooked and wouldn't come off the bone. When we got it back it was very tasty and flaked off the bone. Instead of an apology we were told that it was cooked properly the first time. The mussels were also disappointing as they were very small.

Staff were very friendly and accommodating, we had booked but arrived slightly early which wasn’t a problem at all , food was outstanding and the service was fast friendly , will definitely be returning

Disappointing place for tourists and travelers with zero customer service, unfriendly staff and strange food service times. Handy for toilets.

Park directly on the beach, have a nice meal or just have a coffee...

Lovely food in a beautiful setting! Highly recommended!

Food was sublime, atmosphere great and service fantastic. Great group of people running the show there. Get the lobster, you won’t be disappointed!

Beautiful place and really lovely food. But the positioning of the tables meant we were directly beside a door that was constantly opening and closing, which meant we were very cold. The staff were lovely but I saw that some chicken was pink and asked if it could be redone for my son as I didn't feel comfortable eating it. They came back with the same chicken and said it was tempreture checked and was fine. Lovely place but with those two experiences felt let down.

Very disappointing and overpriced!! Staff were rude and unhelpful. We had five in our party and were seated immediately, but staff then ignored us for at least 20 minutes, so I had to ask for our menus. I generally wouldn’t mind the wait, but the restaurant was not at all busy at the time (just two other tables occupied). Our overpriced drinks order was wrong and my son’s main meal was completely forgotten about, it only arrived after everyone else had finished. There was no apology offered. We felt as though our custom didn’t matter to them. I then stood waiting to pay for quite some time before anyone appeared back to the counter. Not impressed with Harry’s at all.

Worth the visit great food, great beer and a great service right on the beach.

Lovely lunch yesterday - a late Father's day outing. . I had the half lobster, my husband Lemon Sole and our son, the beef sandwich. All just delicious. Their own pale ale was 10/10 too. Our two dogs were welcomed as well, seeing as we were eating outside. Just perfect! The food excelled the menu, which isn't the case in some other local establishments. You obviously have an excellent chef. Congratulations. In fact, very professional staff all round..

WOW What a lovely experience at the end of a very sunny day. Four of us stopped in Harry’s Shack for something to eat based on the reviews we had heard about it and we were not disappointed. All four meals were EXCELLENT. I had the Lemon Sole, my friends had the fish & chips and squid bowl, accompanied by a nice bottle of wine and a pint of beer. We all had dessert, also recommended; Apple crumble, choc pot, panna cotta and 3 scoops of ice cream. The staff were professional, friendly and attentive. Hopefully we will be back soon

Relaxed place after a long walk on a beautiful beach. Would recommend

Excellent food and great service

Our first visit to Harry's and it won't be our last. Turbot was on the menu the day we visited which went down a treat! A good selection of other dishes to choose from too. Plenty of outside seating where canine companions are allowed. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the restaurant is set in the most beautiful surroundings. We went on a gloriously sunny day so we could walk off our delicious meal along the blue water's edge on golden sand. Hard not to wax lyrical about this place.

Nice setting on the beach but it was very busy at lunch time. Service was very slow, probably due to a lack of staff. Long time for drinks to arrive and before order was taken, and then told there was no fish available. Husband asked if he could have the mussle starter as a main course and was told yes but when it arrived it was a starter. The mussels were tiny. Staff were pleasant and I'm sure at less busy times it would be a great experience, but sadly not for us this time.

One of BEST seafood meals I have ever had. Friendly staff, sensational food and a stunning setting. 😋

Spot on place for my Monday lunch date with my daughter.

Fantastic food and service. Fresh fish. Staff not only delightful but also kind and went out of their way to solve an issue unrelated to them. A very relaxed restaurant. You should go!

Stopped here on our way to the beach by chance. Such a nice vibe, great beer/outdoor area. Had the crab claws, mussels followed by the fish and chips with the fried squid. Also, the bramble and dark n stormy cocktail. By far the best seafood we have tasted. We were not expecting what we have got, we regularly travel all of Ireland and always make sure to try the seafood. The flavour of all dishes and portions were second to none. Could not recommend this place, hidden gem , make sure to try! We hope to be back.

There was a foul smell in the restaurant today. Asked the waiter what the issue was and he explained a “waste” pipe had broken. Don’t think the restaurant should be open. We had to leave before we had finished our meal.

Great place by the beach, excellent food, friendly service, music, sunset, it was perfect!

Having found nowhere to eat in Portstewart with our dog on our first night I phoned to see if they would take us the following evening. I was told we could only sit outside but , when I said it wasn’t really the weather for it I was told a couple of tables inside were reserved for well behaved dogs .We walked down on a particularly wild night only to be told we’d have to sit outside. Why are so many places in Northern Ireland turning business away when the hospitality industry has had such a difficult few years and dog ownership has gone through the roof .. you can’t class yourself as dog friendly if you make us sit outside in all weathers.

Absolutely beautiful. Can not wait to come back. Beautiful food. Excellent staff & amazing atmosphere.

It’s…ok. Service wasn’t great, although they just seemed short, batter on the fish was thick and overall it was expensive for what it was. Atmosphere was good, location is nice, but overall wouldn’t be rushing back.

Had very nice lunch here - was a very cold wet afternoon but atmosphere warm in here - would go back for more

Good fun place, especially on a beautiful day

Food is average. Price too high

Great food in a beautiful setting... Highly recommend....

Delightful meals in a phenomenal setting. Staff was super friendly. Recommend booking in advance as the place was quite full, even for a Tuesday night. Looking at the photos of the menu before we arrived we thought we would know what to offer, but the menu must change quite frequently so best to just decide when you get there. Everything we had was very tasty, but highly recommend the brisket tacos. We're only in town for a few more days but seriously contemplating returning to Harry's Shack.

Walked in glared at for a minute or 2 then someone came to ask what I wanted handed a menu and sat for 20 minutes eventually just walked out

Made a booking six weeks in advance of the 19th April. Drove from Derry to Portstewart only to find out they had mistakenly taken the booking as venue was being used for a wedding. Even thought I could give date and time of the call to make the booking no explanation offered. Not good enough.

We took a trip from Dublin to see the Giants Causeway and stopped here for lunch. Soo good! Quality seafood. Probably one of the best chowders I’ve had in Dublin and I’ve had quite a few! The posset for dessert was so refreshing. The staff was very friendly. I dream of returning for this chowder Lol

10/10 experience. Some of the best chicken wings I’ve ever have. Lovely service and so nice being right next to the beach!

Great people in a great location

Great seafood and burgers for those not inclined

This was meant to be a highlight eating out family experience!! Sadly it was very much the wrong type of anticipated celebration!! We will not return! The name of this eating out venue is appropriate…. Shack!! Sorry but I have to be honest with you my review!!

Nice Guinness after a walk along the beach

Fab spot great atmosphere in super location with great food and drink

Lovely food and generally nice service. One girl with blonde hair just stared at me rudely when I asked politely for ketchup for my daughter and didn't bring it.

We had lunch on Thursday afternoon after having a walk on the beach. Didn’t book a table but there was plenty of space. We had burger and chips, fish and chips, onion rings and two teas, £47 on the bill. I would say the food tastes fresh but price is probably a little on the higher side. Kids and dog friendly - I saw baby high chairs and customer bring their dog in. There is a unisex toilet next to the kitchen.

Absolutely love this place. My favourite for the food and view. Always worth the trip. Remember to leave your car on the sand for as long as possible and you get a free car wash.

Gosh this is so disappointing as we were so looking forward to this dinner. We got seated v quickly. We were given wrong menu and so my daughter given a different meal without checking. We did wonder how a person with allergies might have reacted. Our other dinners were good. We were asked if we wanted coffee/dessert and then the waitress disappeared off and never brought the menu. Eventually we got up and went and paid.

I went back here after a few years of not being here , it was ok, it’s a whole different vibe. The service could have been better, however I appreciate there may have been staffing issues and the staff there were nice , the food was ok. It had the feeling of a greasy spoon by the beach and maybe this is where the market is now as a place you drop into rather than go to. I would not be deterred from going back if I had a walk at the beach and wanted a fish and chip I am not sure tho I would plan to go here .

Our family stopped by for lunch while on vacation. Mother in law said it was the best fish and chips she has had in her 80 odd years. Korean wings were incredible! Craig was a wonderful server.

Harrys Shack does it again .. superb light for moi , & my American clients also rated the food very highly enjoyed . The service was impeccable. Great choice form the menu .. I had the crispy duck taco , but all clients were impressed . Uninterrupted Views of the beach is an added bonus . Keep up the great work .. luv it .

Brilliant service, fantastic food. Despite walking in without a booking after a short wait (at the bar) we were seated inside. We will definitely be back with friends and family. Many thanks for a lovely afternoon.

We had a wonderful meal & experience at Harry’s Shack, Portstewart late yesterday afternoon Wed (21/02/24). The weather outside had turned stormy with a high tide, so no walk on the beach. The staff were extremely helpful & accommodating, when we arrived at their door. Our fish & chips & extras were delicious & tasted really fresh. The Shack had a lovely warm open log fire & a very welcoming & inviting ambience, which was very much appreciated. The meal was very reasonably priced with great service. Highly recommended! Looking forward to a return visit very soon!

Delicious floor planks thanks! :)

Always terrific. Best fish and chips every. Beautiful winter lumch on the strand.

Such a pretty place and great food. Desserts especially!

Just had hot drinks, but once summer comes we will be back for a meal. Food looks lovely

We booked for sunday afternoon 4pm. Luckily not overly busy at that time. Great pint of Guinness. We both ordered fish and chips. Really tasty, freshly made , crispy and dry. Definitely eat there again.

I hadn’t been to Harry’s shack in years and I was excited to take my boyfriend there to try it. We were greeted with a very abrupt ‘ you haven’t booked’ from a man with an English accent and so I apologised that we were unaware of the booking policy. This nice younger guy then helped us with the online booking system and apologised for how we were spoken to. When we returned for our booked lunch the man said to us again it’s bookings only so I showed him my booking and it seemed like we were reluctantly seated. We then watched the same man turn people away with the same attitude and say we are fully booked when another group came unannounced and were seated straight away by another waiter. To be honest the atmosphere put us off so much we just left. Two of the other waiters were very nice I just couldn’t believe how this man was speaking to customers. It unfortunately has really put me off returning :(

Accommodating Staff, a varied menu and serene location make this the finest place to eat on the North Coast. Straying from the bland array of food offerings others in the area fall back on. Harry’s Shack is unique and well worth the money.

I thought the heating could have been turned up!!

Party of 7. One of the best fish & chips I've ever eaten! Will definitely be back soon.

Unfortunately there was a problem but we were just disparaged. At no time was we asking for anything other than a replacement. This seemed to send the chef into some kind of Gordon Ramsey strop and refused to acknowledge that there was a problem. He refused to take item of the bill. We only paid for what we had. We have eaten all over the world and have never been treated in such a manner. I sincerely hope this place doesn’t rely on the chef to heavily - he will put you out business. Honestly it was only average at best. Good luck.

When we come home we always come back to Harry's Shack for lunch or a little snack. Outstanding food in which I can easily testify is probably the best seafood served in the province. The chowder and the crab were excellent. One star away as the toilets are quite disgusting. Quick and friendly service.

Really nice place to eat. Lovely log fire on, nice music playing in background. Waiter at table pretty quickly with drink and food menus. We ordered chowder and the mussels. Both were fantastic. Nice pint of rockshore to go with mussels. Will definitely be back. Parked on beach which was close by.

So much better than when we visited in June and said we wouldn’t be back!! Today we decided to give it another go.. firstly please keep the waitress that served us today, she was amazing!! The place was so warm and the service was just a complete turn around 200%…food amazing especially the padron peppers and the level of service was honestly just a completely different restaurant experience..we might even go back tomorrow 🥰

The food was great. Super value for two courses. The Korean wings were seriously meaty. Battered fish and chips were top notch, with the lightest batter. Server had a lovely manner and the atmosphere with the fire was really nice. We went at a quiet time on Wednesday evening, so no waiting around but it will be busy at peak times.

Excellent anniversary meal in Harry’s Shack. Exceptional service from the owner & his staff. The food was delicious. Highly recommended. Cosy toasty environment especially with the wood burner. 5 stars!

First visit and we won't be back. Firstly it was freezing! One member of staff tried to keep it going but it was so cold, which wasn't a great start. Mains - steak was very expensive and was very fatty and you could barely see the kale! Other mains were average but would've expected more for what we paid. Dessert - shouldn't have been served! The profiteroles were hard as rocks! Barely any sauce on them! Service- after asking a few times for dessert menu, the waitress slapped down the menus on the table and didn't say anything to us. Also, all staff are dressed in hoodies. I'd normally not have an issue with this but it didn't reflect the prices of the food - would expect a higher level of service.

Lovely staff and really good service but food was disappointing. Nice starters of wings and mussels. Nice Chardonnay wine. Gnocchi was tasty. Burger was burnt and dry. Cod was cooked well but sauce was oily and not nice. Expensive for a less than average meal.

Our favourite restaurant at the North coast. Incredible food and menu. Highly recommend

We pulled into town hungry and looking for seafood, so we tried Harry's Shack based on a Google search. Did we hit the jackpot with Harry's Shack! We've been traveling throughout Northern Ireland on a week long holiday and it was easily the best meal we've had on the entire trip! The service was great and the chowder had more fish than broth--absolutely spot on. The mussels were delicious, and even the onion rings were huge and super tasty. It was a fantastic meal!

Enjoyable evening here with my wife - great views and a cosy log burner that kept the chill away. Food was good quality and service attentive and friendly. Thank you.

Disappointed, we're told by a manager that it would be 40mins or more before someone would even take our order. Due to the fact that there were a couple tables in front of us that had booked. Didn't mind waiting but thought 40mins to order was a bit much. We left.

Atmosphere was a disaster.. people from the beach surround the resteraunt .. constantly walking past window to use toilet.. babies crying .. people half dressed ..food was good but I'd spend my money else were due to the constant stream of toilet users.. spoiled what could of been a nice evening

My husband and I attended a wedding at Harry's Shack yesterday. We live in Portstewart and are great fans of this restaurant but this was our first wedding there. The venue is unique in Northern Ireland our friends made their vows to the sound of the sea...it was magical. We toasted with excellent champagne and prosecco. The meal was out of this world sharing starters of chicken wings, fishcakes and polenta fries. All tasty and beautifully prepared. We were allowed to choose our main meal on the day. Chicken supreme pasta, fish and chips or beef . The beef was outstanding...perfect flavour just excellent.. for dessert lemon posset or apple tarte ..gourmet chocolates too. What a beautiful refreshingly different wedding meal which will be remembered for a long time. Service throughout the day was exceptional. Donal and your team you simply did an outstanding job. Certainly one of the best choices in NI for a relaxed intimate wedding on the coast with the best quality food and wine. Many thanks to the happy couple for inviting us and the restaurant for making the magic happen on the day!

We only stopped for a beer and a coffee but enjoyed the fabulous seafront location and the locally brewed beer was great. The food looked good but we didn't have any.

Great service, food and location

Arrived on sunday 24th September trying to get a spot of lunch. We where shocked to be told that it was by booking only to be served when the restaurant was empty. Felt very sorry for young guy on the door as he had to ask the chef if he was aloud to take our table to what the chef replied bookings only.. with businesses struggling you would think places would welcome all customers in to spend.

This cozy restaurant has left the best impression. The atmosphere is chill and cool. The staff are really friendly. They know what they’re doing and what they’re talking about. Food was amazing, I had the mussels which were cooked to perfection and my partner had the Carlingford oysters which he said were succulent and flavorful. We both had the Green castle brill on the bone, it was opaque, flaky, and moist 100% worth it, we will definitely be back.

Fish was perfectly cooked and delicious, this restaurant is situated on the beach and I’d highly recommend

The first time there, we were walking on the beach. Popped in just for a drink. The staff were very helpful and accommodating as it appears mainly a restaurant in the evening.

Restaurant liegt direkt am Strand und man hat einen super Ausblick. Die Speisekarte war sehr gut ausgestattet und man hat wirklich frischen Fisch bekommen. Die Austern waren der Hammer! Bei unsere Rundreise in Irland, haben wir kaum sowas gutes bekommen! Preis-Leistung hat auch gestimmt...wir würden auf alle Fälle dort wieder essen gehen.

We had trouble finding a pet friendly restaurant on our trip to Portstewart to celebrate my wife's birthday as our previous booking stopped serving outside around 5 pm (The Anchor Bar). We googled a few places & Harry's Shack came up as a pet friendly...

We wondered why the Shack, once so famous and highly rated, was no longer listed by Michelin. Sadly after some enjoyable mussels (but no finger bowl) this was an expensive and disappointing meal. An admittedly large plaice was overcooked and tasteless with a bland minimalist...