Squid Shack (Ballyhackamore) in Ards

The food is incredible, we've been several times now and it's very reasonably priced. I would absolutely recommend it however there was one thing that let down our last experience. The two young chefs were listening to music in the kitchen, Irish folk which was fine, however even though we were as far from the kitchen as it was possible to be it was very annoying to hear different music being pumped into the dining area. Two conflicting songs at the same volume definitely detracted from our dining experience. Before I could say anything however they turned up the volume to play "The Fields of Athenry" again this is a song I have no issue with however if I was the owner of this establishment and knew the chefs were playing a song which is traditionally played at Celtic matches and at a markedly higher volume than the previous songs, I'd be having a word to them about inclusivity and wanting to ensure you were appealing to all customers. They've obviously not taken into account that a service industry job depends upon repeat custom and should learn exactly what that entails.

Came into squid shack at lunch time , I had the lunch special salt and chill squid deal for £6.50 with a drink and fries , only complaint is it’s served in a paper cone so the squid is on top so have to eat the squid first to reach the fries below would be better on a plate or box , but all in all was very good and wooden cutlery good for recycling

Have used here a couple of times after a friend's recommendation and been good quality and quantity. Collected a fish supper tonight and like a child's portion and chips and fish not of same quality. Given a 15 min drive from home and £11 I won't be back. Also doesn't seem to be a phone number on their website so no way to advise them directly,very poor customer service.

The food was absolutely dreadful. I ordered the fish and chips. The chips were just bland and tasteless. The fish was burnt with a large pool of fat floating on the surface. If you can't get the basics right you are in trouble.

Had heard positive reviews from some friends so tried it out. Unfortunately we were really disappointed. Service really slow (& no, it wasn't busy). Huge portions, but aside from the salt & chilli chicken and squid greasy and tasteless. Just didn't hit the spot.