Papa Browns Grill in Carrickfergus

I’ve been going to Papa Browns for years. Unfortunately lately it has left a lot to be desired. My last order was poached eggs and toast. The toast was burnt and the eggs were cold. Not good enough for the price you pay. Very expensive place. Sadly I’ll not rush back.

We had Shane as our waiter on this most recent visit to Papa Browns. What a spectacular gentleman; he was attentive and funny and we couldn’t speak highly enough of him. What a star

Two American Breakfasts, two very happy and very full customers! Can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu!!

Had a lovely breakfast,helpful &friendly staff.

Haven't been here for years attended a Birthday party and ordered a special combo and wasn't disappointed food was delicious and very large portions and service was excellent. Would highly recommend and will definitely return again.

Wonderful place to eat, friendly staff and great food.

Amazing customer service and good food

A very good restaurant. We had a burger and it was very good and the portions are very generous. Service was excellent. If you're looking for a very good burger I highly recommend Pa Pa Browns.

It's a fast food chain on stilts ...wrong food and beef fatty chicken dry but we had a nice waiter who was friendly enough..busy.so it seems people settle for their food ..not for us and won't return

My hubby and close friend had a beautiful meal this evening in restaurant, friendly staff and food excellent 😋

Decent food, friendly staff. I don't come here as often as I used to, so hard to say if the food quality is consistent.

Excellent service, great food and humongous servings.

Friendly staff nice atmosphere, really enjoyed the food , have been before number of times,so that lets you know a little how good it is

If u haven't been here, u need to. I took my mum and nephew for Sunday dinner the staff were brilliant and couldn't do anymore for us went in and we were taken to r table, the girl took r drinks then the starter after we finished that we gey r main course dinner finished the main course and down come pudding and then we had tea and coffee I couldn't say a bad word for papa browns better then sum of ur 5 star hotels, plz keep that up papa brown

Just slightly chilly with ac on.

This is a typical American style diner restaurant. Menu isn't bad at all. Service was as expected. Big plus about this place is the high ceiling which not only keeps the seating level cool and reduces the normal food odours it adds a lovely ambience. I will return.

Great place for food. All day menu.

Very tasty fry and pleasant staff.

Food was just ok. Wouldn't rush back.

Superb experience with a delicious meal, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. We were only visiting for a short time, but will definitely be back!

Good portions and prices. Staff very friendly and attentive. Handy parking and good menu. Worth a visit

The staff were friendly. Food was bland and overpriced. I won’t be back.

I felt very unsafe around the staff very bad energy, A waitress walked past me and she mustn't of had any deodorant on and knew it herself proceeded to look back at me for a reaction. Asked for meatballs got two balls that literally looked like balls, Woke up to my skin peeling off had a very high temperature, got rashes all over my neck it was very difficult to breathe. Very bad place so overpriced for food that tastes like zebra meat. Ordered a wkd slushie there was no slush just a glass of wkd where was the slush?? Joke of a restaurant Id recommend if you want to get heart failure.They even have dogs inside the restaurant very disappointed as i’ve shown in the photos below. So updating this review a week later, Perhaps this place is evil…. went home and found a letter under my pillow all written in arabic i’m kinda scared … Very weird stuff has been happening to me ever since visiting this restaurant I really wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone I think they have put a curse on me..If I die we all know who to point fingers at…

We have went to papa browns for years the food was always great but lately it’s not good prices have gone up and quality of food has gone down made me sick tonight won’t be back unless they pick themselves up the staff are always lovely disappointed

Just lovely staff and go helpful

Good food, good portions, good service, clean comfortable establishment .

Beautiful food and such lovely staff nice atmosphere

Great menu, quick friendly service. Good value for money & easy parking. Open from 9am for breakfast as well

Pleasantly surprised! We went as a family on a Saturday night. The food was really tasty and plenty of it. Good prices too! We had fish and chips, burgers and chips and fajitas!

Nice place, good food, fast service, affordable prices. My family is happy, so we recommend it!!!

I got the crispy chilli chicken with garlic diced potatoes. My other half got the chicken stack. There was no garlic butter on the potatoes, and the dressing on the salad tasted off was its a very sweet taste. I tried a bit of the chicken stack, and it was amazing. Also got 2 cokes. It wasn't busy 3 other tables took up. Staff sat up at a table at the back, dont blame them as it was very quiet.i wanted to box up and took a couple of times to get her attention.

The food and service was outstanding definitely be back price was very reasonable and the food filled the plate

Some early bird menus, which we tried. Should have stayed with my burger n chips plan.

Helpful with food allergies. Friendly service and clean establishment.

Really friendly and attentive staff. Food was great too.

Food was OK, nobody was 'wowed' and we wouldn't hurry back for a while, but we will return, we always do! Portions were too big, if that can be a complaint! Burgers were impossible to lift and eat. Mixed grill was poor - medium steak came well done and very tough and chewy, even though it was a thing slice, most of it was left, pork sausage was poor also. Deserts were good as was the service.

Beautiful food n services n reasonable price

Great steaks, excellent friendly service. Would recommend.

Hadn't been here in years, yet decided to go for a meal, as heard it had changed. My wife ordered the fish and chips, it came with garden peas, as she would have preferred mushy, myself ordered the ribs with chicken, which was served with a side of chips or french fries, it also had coleslaw and sauce, and corn on the cob. The ribs were really fatty, and a bit chewy on some, even though there was not as many as I anticipated. The chicken was coated a light batter, not as tender as expected. Onion rings were ok, I know I'm sounding like a critic but you want to hear about the experience, but it was still enjoyable, if it makes sense, but not as what it was years ago. The wife's fish, wasn't straight from the sea experience, as was probably from the fridge or freezer, but still she enjoyed it. Not as good as it was, but hopefully it will be.

We were staying in Carrickfergus and Papa Browns looked a good option for dinner. It's really nice inside and not cramped. The service was very good and could not fault or the food or drinks. If we are back in the area we would definitely eat here again. We had burgers but there was a fairly extensive menu with a good mix of options.

Generous portions. Had a stack and a burger. Best chunky chips in Northern Ireland, imho. Lovely decor.

Had a fab breakfast at 3pm what a brill place. Good food and great prompt service. We will be back for more on the main menu some evening soon.

Great food and service. Very reasonable prices

The all day breakfast was amazing. Cooked to perfection and not a drop of oil or lard leaf on the plate after it was ate

Lovely burgers and a nice pint.

Staff polite and helpful. Food was disgusting will not be back.

Dined here yesterday,, 3 of us ordered the brisket & chicken with mash,, peppered sauce & tobacco onions... What we received was chicken & thin slices of roast beef that was like card board... Very dissapointing as we where all looking forward to the brisket... I mentioned it at the till only to be told they had taken the brisket off before Christmas... Why not remove it from your menu.... Wasn't amused & just told sorry by member of staff,, will not be back!!

A nice place for a meal, although my burger while tasty was overdone, hence reduced 1 star! Selection of non-alcoholic drinks not great either.

Service is very good but the quality isn’t great now. Cheap lasagne, undercooked garlic diced potatoes and cheap coleslaw that had been sitting under the heat lamp, and pretty tasteless chicken tacos. Meat lover was poor quality too - minute steak and over cooked ribs and wings. You’re better off going to Springsteens across the road. Appreciate times are hard in hospitality but if they don’t pick up the pace, this place will be the next casualty after the windrose…wouldn’t go back

It was really nice, impeccable food and service!

The all day fry is fantastic, not dripping with oil and freshly made. Service is brilliant even when really busy.

Very good food. A varied menu with lots of options for vegetarians. Even a special gluten free menu which is always great. The staff are always lovely and the restaurant is always clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend, is great for families.

Good place for kids, food very average

Nice decor but no atmosphere. Husband loved his steak and Guinness pie but I didn't enjoy my Fajita's. Sour cream tasted like squirty stuff from a tin, no guacamole or salsa and whilst chicken mixture was ok, just wasn't to my tastes at all and I generally love fajita's. Lots of parking and friendly staff.

Had the occasion to eat here with two young granddaughters and it was just great.Food , staff and ambience were all perfect. The staff were both pleasant and knowledgeable and wonderful with children. Menu was surprisingly extensive and much better than expected. Decor and interior were both clean and very welcoming.

Good food, generous portions and good atmosphere. And the super friendly and attentive staff.

Specific gluten free menu on request and dedicated separate gluten free fryer. Delicious food. Generous servings. Very helpful and friendly staff. I recommend highly.

What a lovely venue. Beautiful inside, very comfortable and great service. Breakfast is very reasonably priced and delicious 😋

absolutely beautiful as usual staff are fantastic couldn't of asked for better quick service great portions

This is such a great place for breakfast at any time of day, and they are brilliant at going off menu when you have a craving that needs satisfied!

This was our first time in this restaurant and it won't be the last. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The food was beautiful and plenty of it. We were both stuffed. Thanks guys. See you again.

Went back again for dinner, even though we both said we wouldn't go back, but decided to give it another chance. First the positives, great location, nice inside, majority of the staff on the floor are very good, some great, generally the food tastes good, prices are okay but could be a little better, generally a nice place. Second the Negatives, as I said the food is generally good, but it is not appealling to the eye, too much on a plate, some dishes looks like pigs swill or just very badly arranged on the plates. Then it hit me that many of the people who use the restaurant couldn't tell good food or how it looks, tastes or prepared if they had any taste at all. Chefs need to be re-educated on food preperation and presentation and the owners need a complete understanding of how to run a restaurant in todays challenging marketplace, it's not rocket science guys, get you act together.

Fantastic wee spot, food was super fresh, homemade, excellent service, and reasonable priced, will be back soon

The food was first class and a healthy portion size. Nice relaxed friendly atmosphere. The staff were exceptional.

Went out with my older sons for a meal. Ordered the curry and it was tasteless, it was well presented and looked like it was going to be tasty, however it didn’t have any hint of curry to it. My son’s meals were nice and they enjoyed theirs. The dessert was lovely.

So lucky we found Papa Brown's amazing food and service

Excellence in customer service. A welcoming server with a very caring attitude to the customer. Well done. 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

My husband & I had a lovely meal here. The food was delicious. We were served quickly & the staff were very attentive & great fun 👍 Well be back! 😃

Fantastic Southern fried chicken, good service. What's not to like!

Great food always quick and all the staff are very helpful 👍

Been to Papa Browns 3-4 times over the past 12 months. I always get the ranch burger. I'll break it down in stages. 1. Ranch burger: - last 2 times it was good but not excellent compared to the 1st time I got it. I believe the reason is as follows. The 2nd time I went at peak time and I believe burgers were pre-prepped as opposed to being cooked fresh. It had that reheated taste about it. Still nice. 2. 3rd time the ranch burger was good, however there was too much. To many onions, sauce etc. Sometimes less is more. Staff: Always found the staff pleasant and helpful...REALLY nice. 3. Atmosphere: I like going after the rush as its not as crowded. Staff do at times stand and have a chat, so what as soon as you call them they're very attentive. Nothing worse than Staff hovering over you every 2 minutes. So, would I go back? I would say YES and maybe when ordering as for the chef/ cook to go easy on the onions and sauce. ( fish 'n'chips looks good and s always 1st class) according to she who must be obeyed.

Papa browns used to be good, vegetarian menu is very poor now. For some reason they took the vegetarian burger off the menu which was a really good dish. Today I got the vegetarian curry which seemed to be a packet of frozen veg with an unpleasant curry sauce on it. We had hoped to get a dessert but noone came near us for a long time. Won't be going back.

Service good, food ok but it was a bit on the chilly side.

I've been here many times and it has never let me down. Food is delicious.

Just had lunch in papa browns and the food was very good, staff are friendly and price was pretty good.

First time there and I have no complaints. Food was delicious, staff were excellent and the prices were very good considering the portion size. Definitely recommend.

Food and service is fantastic 😍

Had a family meal yesterday evening. Food was excellent. Staff were charming & efficient. Lovely decor & ambience. Highly recommended 👍

Love coming to PAPA Browns it's relaxing food is always especially the Christmas fair i didn't enjoy eating it from a bowl next time I'll ask for a dinner plate so i can see the food laid out, great staff are so friendly and helpful it's our go to restaurant.

First time eating here yesterday and as a fussy vegan I was pleasantly surprised. The menu was great, staff knowledgeable made me feel comfortable and not embarrassed when I checked an item on the menu. This reassurance was very welcoming. Beautiful Christmas atmosphere, lovely decorations and fantastic tree in the foyer. Great job everyone. Highly recommended and will be back soon. Thanks again ♥️

Really love this meal. And great service

Great choices on the menu and friendly menu staff. I visited for brunch, was well pleased. Bathrooms spotless.

Love it, the steaks are tasty and always done to perfection but try the mushroom sauce for the steak...delicious. Excellent cocktail list, waiter very helpful and attentive. Would highly recommend Update: Their 3 courses for £27 xmas deal is back.

Had a lovely meal, staff very nice

Great spot for a walk in , Food and staff were excellent , 5 Star food and service with a smile

We had a group of 6 and everything was fantastic, vegetarian and gluten free options

Tasty burgers, salmon special was especially good. Quick service and overall very enjoyable!

Very pleasant & helpful staff , generous portions. They were happy to accommodate a large group at very short notice, which was much appreciated

We celebrate my brother in laws birthday here

Lovely place! The meat lover char grilled chicken, brisket with champ tabocco onion and peppered sauce was fantastic I'll be back next week for the same again

The staff and service was amazing. 👍

Good food, friendly staff, excellent service ❤️

Good classic food,from burgers to lasagne, chicken, or steak.Whatever your choice, there is something for everyone and a good selection of children's meals. Can be very busy at times,but usually a table free.

Great food and service, no delays.

Lovely food, I had the tastiest lasagne I've had for a long time. I even went back and had it again a couple of days later! My friend really enjoyed the chicken sizzler!

We were seated right away and our order was taken promptly. The food came out quickly (That is why I gave 2 stars instead of one). All was downhill after that. We ordered a few appetizers to share. The potato skins (there were 2 of them). They should have melted cheese with bacon sprinkled on the top. The first one was an OK mix (not much cheese but did have some) the second one had absolutely no cheese at all (I guess they forgot it?! It’s an important ingredient) It was just a carved out potato with a mountain of bacon piled inside of it. Potato skins are one of my favorite appetizers and these are the worst ones I’ve had. We also ordered the chicken strips which were mostly over cooked and rubbery (there was one larger one that was Ok). We never saw the guy after that he never came back to check on us or ask how the meal was. I guess you pay at the front? We were not sure as no one ever came back or brought a bill to the table so we just walked up to the front and asked for the check. I will also mention, it was NOT busy. The guy that was serving us mostly just stood behind the bar.

Food was amazing!! Staff were very friendly and pleasant. Would highly recommend. Never disappoints.

Food was lovely tablets are very close to eachother and its a light airy restaurant so everyone can hear you talking to your group which isnt overly bad but just uncomfortable but staff were nice good menu

Good range of food offered. Very friendly staff. I personally have really enjoyed my food anytime I have been there.

Incluso llegando pocos minutos antes de cerrar nos atendieron genial