Square bistro in Lisburn

Venue,wonderful,staff fantastic and food gorgeous

We had a great meal! The service was fantastic, prices good & the menu was engaging. Food excellently presented.

Never fails to impress. The food is amazeballs, the service was top notch and the atmosphere there is always lovely and cosy and relaxed. We went Thursday 24/10 and the staff were perfect and the food made us smile lots. Best place around for sure

Can't fault the service staff are so friendly meet up with a friend for lunch who raves about this place she goes here for an evening meal , I ordered fish &chips, the chips were nice but the battered fish was very over done my friend was more disappointed than me because she had raved about going here , have to add she said the evening meals are very good

Best restaurant in Northern Ireland by far!! Great staff, great food!

I had a lovely meal and great service, as always! Reasonably priced too. What's not to like.

Delicious well flavoured food. Really enjoyed it. Great portion sizes too. The home made naan was unreal. Lovely wee spot

I took my mum for a birthday lunch here last Saturday and we had a fantastic experience! All staff were friendly and polite and the food and drinks were fresh and delicious. We are both vegetarian and were very pleased with the vegetarian dishes on offer, they were unique and well thought out. Didn’t get to try desserts as we were so full but the raspberry and rose martini was a great alternative!! Thank you for a great meal, we will definitely be back.

Love it. Food always good. A little expensive but worth it nonetheless.

This restaurant is excellent in every way …. The food always beautifully prepared the service in particular is always outstanding it makes every visit a pleasure and the general ambience warm and welcoming. Have visited many times and this weeks visit just reinforced all the above. It is absolutely a must visit.

Creative and Fantastic food great service and lovely atmosphere

An absolute fabulous restaurant !

Fantastic place for a meal, first class 👌

Had a great experience at Square Bistro last night. The staff were so friendly and attentive. The menu offered a great choice and our waitress was happy to explain everything to us. I had the marigold starter. It was delicious! Our main courses of duck, turbot "scampi"and beef bourgignon were perfect and the desserts were great. (chocolate fondant and Turkish delight creme brulee) A great night , not cheap but really worth it. This was our second visit and we'd highly recommend it.

Wonderful meal this evening in the Square Bistro. Good dietary advice for two gluten free diners. Excellent menu options served with efficiency and expertise. Lovely atmosphere with lots of diners enjoying the beautiful food and atmospheric surroundings Thoroughly. Recommended

The food was beautiful and the staff worked very hard to acheive a seamless service. All of the servers were polite, pleasant and helpful, and the chefs obviously work very hard to create a delectable menu. I love the open kitchen - a beautiful feature. I'm not a local but would recommend highly to those who are and visitors alike.

Always good. Great menu . Lovely staff and good atmosphere.

Just popped in for a coffee. Was given what i asked for. No real feeling of friendliness. I will call again when in Lisburn. Maybe another day it will be different.

An attractive place to eat in the middle of the city. A good menu and the food is very tasty.

We decided to go for an impromptu meal and as the bistro had been recommended us we thought it would be nice to try, when the door opened we were asked if we had a booking but we didn't so we were described as ‘a walkin’ by the women at the door she told us we could have a table but need to be gone by 6pm as it was booked we thought this would be ok until we were given menus and told we couldn't order duck, chicken or lamb as it was a 30 min wait, at this point we considered leaving as we felt our experience was being ruined, then being rushed to eat food at the prices being charged isn't acceptable we would rather have been told no at the door to be fair but decided to give it a chance. I would describe the food as ok nothing special my hubby ordered a medium steak which was too rare when it came out and i didn't really enjoy my food as i had to eat it at fast food pace but it was a fish pasta dish not really that much fish in it and to be fair when i was offered a dessert and then told in same breath what i could and couldn't order due to yes you guessed it time restraint i just thought just dont bother what’s the point. I think at £113 for fastfood we likely wont go back mainly on service the woman was quite sharp in her tone and also her manner and as soon as we finished our dinner the plates were swept away like you would expect in a greasy spoon. We were disappointed to say the least not a great experience especially as someone had recommended it to us 👎

Friendly and attentive staff who couldn't do enough for you, fantastic experience and the food was excellent

Incredible food. Amazing service. Hidden gem.

Great food and friendly service. Scallops were perfectly cooked, the two fish dishes we ordered were also great. I can see why they’ve just won an award! Definitely recommend. If you prefer natural light, ask to be seated on right-hand side of the restaurant. Outdoor seating in the square if you’re lucky to have good weather.

My husband and I had lunch here for the first time after many recommendations and it did not disappoint! Service, food and atmosphere were perfect, we will definitely be back!

Delicious Meal this Evening. Lovely surroundings. Very friendly and attentive staff. Looking forward to visiting again soon

First time and amazing food and the staff couldn't be more accommodating. Will definitely be back!

Beautiful food, brilliant service, you couldn't ask for anymore, highly recommend!

Fabulous as always, it's no wonder Square Bistro are winning awards.

Don’t think I have ever had a bad meal in all our years visiting here. Every course was delicious and the chocolate fondant is always a must. Nice and friendly service too which is always appreciated.

Had dinner on a Saturday evening. Menu was excellent and staff were brilliant. My wife and I both really enjoyed our meals and will certainly be booking another table soon. It's nice to eat in a well presented restraunt that isn't a bar. I would highly recommend the Square bistro to my family and friends.

Fabulous lunch from start to finish. The food was superb!!! Very friendly staff. Very highly recommended. Exceptional.

Every course was delicious. I had the salt and chill prawn starter and the duck main - both superb. My partner had the scallops and seafood pasta main - again all delicious. Service and atmos was great - couldn't fault it. Looking forward to returning.

Excellent food and service - can’t recommend enough

Food was unreal will definitely be back. Wine list could have had more choice.

I've been to this restaurant many times and usually the food and service are excellent. Unfortunately last night the service was very slow (staff still friendly and polite). But the biggest disappointment was the food, at Christmas I had the Ox cheek and I have to say it was exceptional every mouthful was a joy. So on my return I decided to order it again unfortunately on this occasion it was bland and relatively tasteless in comparison. The dauphinoise potatoes had been charred with the cheese on top a black carbonated mass, I suppose my main complaint would be that the staff then told me this was normal and that's how they make the potatoes crispy. I noticed that the manager or owner was listening in to the conversation but when they took payment for the meal they didn't mention anything nor ask how the meal was? Yet every single time I've been here and paid I've always been asked how the food was. I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions from this. I will return and try the food again I'm hoping it was a one of as this is one of my favourite restaurants and I'll be very sad if the standards have dropped.

I can't recommend square bistro enough, the service and food is absolutely second to none, every single thing is carefully made and it shows. Lisburn doesn't know how lucky they are to have this busy little spot. Everything is good here and the menu changes so go for it. Get the focaccia with yeast emulsion!

Couldn’t fault a thing. Staff were so friendly and knowledgable, very relaxing beautiful atmosphere and the food blew my mind. Absolutely amazing!

Food is always top quality. Staff very helpful.

Wee gem in lisburn...hard to beat.

Very difficult to get through on phone. Have tried many times & they don't answer at the times given to call.???

By far the best burger I've eaten in my entire life

Staff friendly and helpful..Enjoyed service and our meals. 😛🍽🥂

Food is also to a top standard. The customer service by every member of staff is the best we have ever received. Well worth the wait to get booked in

Owner and staff very friendly and informative. Nothing was a problem for them. Food was excellent and well priced compared to the North Coast area. Staff checked numerous times if we were happy and satisfied. Owner went the extra mile to explain the best route to exit the city centre and reach the motorway. Highly recommended. We will be back.

Highly recommend and book well in advance! Gorgeous food as always from Christina & staff! from the Duck to Cod to the smoked Beef: everyone in our party of 7 enjoyed a superb meal. Service is always fantastic and we can’t wait to return! Thanks for a lovely evening

Excellent service from start to finish. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Great menu choice. Delicious food and cocktails. Reasonably priced for such great quality.

We walked past this place many times and never thought twice about it, until on a cold winter’s evening prior to Christmas we were drawn to the warm glow and fantastic looking dishes being served inside. Didn’t expect to get a table having not booked, but struck lucky and got a table for an hour for a bite. As we were in a bit of a mad hurry we went for our second choice menu options, as the dishes we would have liked had more preparation time than we could afford. Despite this we were not disappointed. The food really was top class and not overpriced either, given the quality. Closer to fine dining than casual dining in my opinion but enough menu choices to suit most tastes and budgets. We liked really that. Can’t wait to go back when we’ve a bit more time to enjoy our preferred dishes. Highly recommend. Update… So finally got a chance to try the steak. Had to book a table a week ahead and was lucky to get that given how popular this place is. Best sirloin steak I’ve ever tasted. Indescribably good in fact, as were the onion rings and chips.

Fantastic service and food, very different from the usual "meat & 2 veg" restaurants. Can't wait till my next visit.

Really amazing food and service. I was with my friend for a Christmas catch-up and she is intolerant to milk and wheat so not easy to find restaurants to suit. She talked to the waitress and the kitchen was able to modify a meal that she liked to be cooked with a different sauce and chicken made in a different batter. Really outstanding service, they went above and beyond. The food was exceptional and would recommend, especially to anyone with allergies wanting to know they will be catered for!

Fantastic place to eat. The food is sensational and very tasty. The staff are great and very friendly. Always there to help. Always busy so book a table.

Unreal meal had at Square today. The food was out of this world and the service was equally as excellent. You can tell that this place really cares about its food and the overall experience it provides. Would highly recommend!

Absolutely amazing 5 star little gem. Food and service was amazing in a great location. Definitely recommend 😘👌

Never ever had a bad meal here, always excellent ever since it opened

We had lunch here for a friend's 'big birthday ' . The food was first class with a super choice of all courses . The service was professional and not intrusive. Busy but calm atmosphere throughout. Highly recommend!

Lucky us as this was an amazing find and happening restaurant after a long day’s drive. The staff is incredibly friendly- even offered/gave me change so that I could pay for parking without the risk of being ticketed. The food was creative, delicious, freshly sourced and included a fabulous presentation. We enjoyed a cauliflower appetizer, beef stroganoff, vegetable curry and celeriac dish. all three dishes were extremely tasty as well as the three desserts we had including- lemony mousse (proper name?!!), apple crumble and brûlée. We were so lucky to score a table here and hope you do too. It was an amazing start to our vacation in Ireland.

Everything about this restaurant is exceptional, my favourite dinners are beef stroganoff, Korean chicken and Thai chicken.

Treat yourself to a visit to this place the food is amazing. Super friendly staff and excellent customer service a real joy to go and spend time there.

We have had lunch here twice and have had great food and service both times. The Square Bistro is a lovely environment with a great atmosphere, very amicable and professional staff with modern, delicious cuisine. We will definitely be back.... 5*'s

Lunch in this fantastic restaurant is a treat, do try their signature Korean chicken dish which is excellent, great staff and quick and efficient lunchtime service, give it a try

Can't fault it really, just not giving a perfect score on price which is unfair as I wasn't paying. So enjoy.

Another fab night of food and wine. Staff are so friendly and guided us on which dishes could be modified to dairy free. Can't wait to be back.

Absolutely delightful from start to finish. Service amazing and food fab. Best place in the area. Mash and fish creamy and fresh wonderful greens and garlic veloute

Yet another fantastic meal for us last night! This is without doubt the favourite spot for us. The food is flawless, every single time we’ve been. And the staff are just exceptional! Highly recommend.

We had dinner at this restaurant after 23 days of touring Ireland. Without question, it was by far the best food and best service we had on our entire trip.

First time here and I'd definitely return. The service was impeccable, the food delicious and the atmosphere was buzzing.

Our family enjoyed an excellent dinner this evening. The ambience was superb and matched the quality of the food and service. A night to remember

First time and had a lovely meal … lovely friendly staff would recommend

One of the best restaurants in Lisburn. Went for one of the specials which still used duck but prepared differently to the regular menu. Sounded better than it actually was. Disappointed reading about the potatoes only to be served roast potatoes with green chilli on top. I would go back but I would just stick to the basic menu. Need to make a booking to avoid disappointment as it's very popular.

Not a bad place but the fries were soggy and the rest average. The staff are helpful enough although not worth going out of your way for.

Just back from another fantastic experience at this fab restaurant. Great food, lovely staff, and a super ambience. If you haven’t tried give it a go , you won’t be disappointed.

First time visiting with family, and I must say, the food and service were exceptional! Staff were very attentive and very knowledgeable on the wines to compliment the dishes. Great menu, enough choice for everyone, so not bombarded to be overwhelmed with too much choice. My main dish of blackened cod was delicious and to die for. This restaurant is a must if you are in Lisburn and looking for great quality food and excellent service! I will be back!!

Wir haben das Restaurant durch Zufall auf unserer Tour durchs Land entdeckt. Das Essen war super lecker und der Service wirklich überragend freundlich. Es gab sogar eine Kinderkarte mit gesunden Speisen, was uns sehr gefallen hat. Das Hausgemachte Brot muss man unbedingt probiert haben. :)

Food is consistently good, not exceptional, the prices compare to some of Belfasts better restaurants, I have ate here a number of times and feel the lack of competition in Lisburn has led to a bit of complacency.

Best there is restaurant wise in Lisburn. Seafood night is the night to go on

Amazing! Good absolutely delicious and staff friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Can't wait to go back

The food in here is incredible and the menu is also really varied so something for everyone with things you don’t see everywhere. One of the things that makes this place so special is how friendly the staff are. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Fabulous lunch at The Square today. Thank you.

Absolutely beautiful food, fantastic atmosphere, friendly attentive staff and such a choice on the menu we cannot wait to go back again! Their signature dish of Korean chicken is to die for, the flavours were unreal, highly recommend you check this restaurant out next time you are in Lisburn.

Great food and good portion sizes. Every course was delicious. Congrats to the chefs. Service from the friendly, handsome waiters was spot-on.

How this restaurant is rated only No. 2 in Lisburn is beyond comprehension. Amazing food yet again. Stepped outside my comfort zone and went for Steak tartare starter👍. Main course beef cheek, fab as usual. Espresso martini pudding😀😀😀. Great night, super staff. Looking forward to next time already.

We weren’t doing much more than looking for a place to eat after a very tiring day. Tbh, Lisburn didn’t look full of options… and then this place came as a total surprise. It doesn’t look much from the outside but has a skilfully designed interior, super friendly staff and food that is cooked with precision and is both imaginative and full of flavour. We went for a selection of small plates- the dahl and the roasted cauliflower stood out for me whilst my friend loved the beef, Mac and cheese. Not the cheapest but not extortionate either and the quality justified the pricing.

Stopped here on the way to Belfast. Firstly, 5 mins off the motorway and loads of parking very nearby. This place is set in a lovely little square, hence the name I suppose. Staff and service were second to none, in the background but very attentive. All staff very well dressed. The atmosphere that has been created here is just right for the size of the place. The food is excellent, the best I've tasted this year. We went for three of the smaller dishes, but there is loads of choice on the menu, and all has a bit of a twist, must be a very good Chef. Reasonably priced, and I will definitely be stopping here a good few more times on the way to Belfast. Well done to all the staff!

We had a superb evening in this friendly family business. I had the seafood pasta, the fish fresh and the sauce not overpowering. I would definitely order it again but then there are so many other dishes I would like to try. My husband had the smoked steak and he said it was beautiful and tender. The service was excellent and the staff helpful and attentive. My son Stephen ( suffers from an Acquired Brain Injury) was celebrating his birthday and the thoughtful banner and candle in his dessert made his day despite his little blush. So thank you all for making it a lovely evening.

Great food. Especially night menu. Lovely staff.

This place is a little pot of food heaven.. We have been several times and have never been disappointed.. Can't wait to return

We had heard good reviews of this place and when we arrived, it was already full. The staff were friendly and attentive. We ordered the seafood pasta. The fish was tasty and there was plenty. It was pleasant evening with good company.

What a gem, great food with exquisite service. Price wise is a little bit above the average but the quality worth it.

Actually it was very nice. Friendly calm atmosphere with a kicking burger and chips 😋

Excellent! Great Burger...one of the best I've had. Staff brilliant. Atmosphere was relaxed.

Unbelieve food, such a gem in the centre of Lisburn.

Fantastic food as always. Service is great and they are always friendly and helpful. Korean chicken is so so nice.

Food good friendly staff ,but £30 for a bottle of house wine ridiculous .

Friendly staff, good service, tasty food, reasonable price ,nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend. Victor.

Great experience. Good food. Good atmosphere and even better service. Thanks all!

Went here today for lunch, had no booking but they managed to fit us in. Stylish restaurant, the food was amazing and the staff were friendly and very helpful. We will certainly be returning customers.

Fabulous Mother’s Day menu and the special little touches of bag of chocolates finished with an uplifting verse! Delicious as always.

Fantastic food and service as always

This is the first time I have reviewed a restaurant twice on TripAdvisor. I'm doing so because Square Bistro is THAT good! Its special quality is that their menu and specials cater to everyone. There are technical, fine dining options (e.g., cod, ham hock). There...

Have lived in Lisburn for 4 years and never actually went here before. And after last night, I cannot understand why I had never been earlier! Could not fault anything at all. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere welcoming and relaxed. The cocktails are...

We recently enjoyed a birthday dinner celebration for four in the Square Bistro. In all aspects it was excellent. The staff were delightful and efficient. The menu was innovative and extensive. The food was delicious. Not cheap but you get what you pay for (a...