The best restaurants in Northern Ireland

I've had two meals at the Wild Thyme Bar & Grill. I had a dinner, their roasted salmon with white wine mushroom sauce. The next morning I had a breakfast: 2 rashers of bacon, 2 Irish sausages, a poached egg, and a grilled tomato. This was during a 5-week Odyssey throughout the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, a trip memorable for excellent dining. The dinner here was the best seafood dinner I had in the UK. The breakfast was certainly one of the best I had anywhere in the UK. This is the hotel restaurant of the Bannville Hotel. Finding it tucked away is a bit tricky, but apparently not too serious a challenge. We were lucky to get a table for dinner. Haven't a clue why no one else has reviewed it, given how packed they are with diners. Were I ever to return to Ireland, I would go out of my way to return here. It's definitely vaut le voyage. Even if you're starting from Belfast, Derry or Dublin. p.s. Trip Advisor requires me to pick one: so I picked "Dinner" but the breakfast was just as great. I do not believe the restaurant has outdoor seating, and unfortunately I don't recall what pandemic-related policies they have. But I rate service, food and value all as outstanding. As far as cost, it seemed mid-range to me, not particularly expensive. Certainly less expensive than a dinner of this quality would be in the Vieux Carre of my New Orleans.

this place is great for food the portions are big and the food good pity it aint sit in but i never have had bad food from here

Wonderful food and staff. Fiona and Stephen in particular were very helpful and made for a wonderful dining experience.

Friendly staff, quick service, great quality food and very reasonable prices . Totally recommend and will be back again 👍

Excellent fish shop. Ordered fish and chips and they were excellent. The fish was beautifully cooked and the chips were some of the best I have tasted. Staff were friendly and helpful and the portions were huge

Stopped off for lunch after seeing the van on TicTok and was actually considering sticking around until I’d finished eating and ordering again. Sooooo good and a nice change from the usual greasy spoon van food about! I will be back and please visit but go early to avoid missing out.

I went in for a sandwich and was delighted with my choice from the extensive menu on the board. The welcome was lovely, and going beyond the call - the seat of my mobility scooter left outside in the rain was dried off before I kept. Many thanks !

Been here for coffees and lunches and it is great every time. Food and service are excellent and the staff are the friendliest you will find. An absolute gem.

Have just left Patterson's garage in Dungannon. The girl on duty at Subway was on her own and I have to say coped admirably on her own serving customers, preparing food, providing coffee/cold drinks, taking till payments. The queue was horrendous being Easter Sunday. She deserves a massive pat on the back for doing her job in such pressured circumstances. Sorry I didn't get name, she was a small girl, with dark hair and a massive smile. Hope her bosses read this. She's such a good example of how an employee can work and is such an asset to your team. asmirably

A great wee restaurant. Food was freshly prepared. Main meals as well as wraps, sandwiches, soups etc. Staff were very friendly. They also store luggage through "Bounce" so you can leave your luggage do the sights.

Very friendly and efficient service. Food was lovely. Accommodated us last minute after another restaurant letting us down. Definitely worth it.

Called here on my way through the valley to Sion Mills and beyond. Sampled their scones and tray bakes and they tasted as good as they looked. I understand that most, if not all, are baked in-house. Will certainly call there again should I be in the general area.

From the outside this bar doesn’t look too promising, but we were pleased we ventured inside. It has a stylish and well decorated interior. We visited twice during our visit to Derry for a pre-dinner drink. The prosecco was good value at £6 for a 20cl bottle. The staff were very attentive and professional.

Ordered and order was late so requested money back and they completely cancelled it without asking me absolutely disgusted and will be letting people know