The best restaurants in Strangford Down South Eastern NI

Beautiful country bar and restaurant

Called in on spec as we'd read great reviews. I ordered the salt and chilli chicken starter size as I didn't want a big lunch. My partner ordered seafood chowder. My "starter" portion was pathetically small. 3 or 4 tiny popcorn sized pieces of fairly tasteless chicken on a few leaves and garlic mayo. It would not have satisfied a 5 year old much less an adult. My partner said her chowder was nice but she found several bones in it. I think she was being polite as it didn't look appetising. She had a pint of Guinness zero and I had a half pint of Guinness. The bill £27 ....a shocker for the tiny portions and lack of taste. The atmosphere in the restaurant was akin to a mausoleum. The waitress was pleasant and the toilets were spotless. Based on our experience we will not be back. The Lobster Pot or the Artisan, both nearby are much better.

Excellent on all levels. Waiting staff were welcoming and efficient without being in your face. Food was exceptional with a comprehensive wine list to complement it, including dessert wines which are increasingly hard to come by. We had 3 courses with wine, coffee and liqueurs and the bill was surprisingly reasonably. Staff, food, atmosphere and decor couldn't be faulted. We have recently eaten in The Muddlers Club in Belfast which has a Michelin Star and this place rivals it. Well done.

Called into the Lobster pot yesterday. We had no table booked. They were very busy with A Wedding. But Sarah offered us the best hospitality and service. Made us feel very welcome. There was 8 off us there. On a birthday night out. We had drinks and food. The Lady, Sarah gave us all a shot each free for the Birthday boy. Had A Wonderful Experience. We will Differently be Back.

Called in for a coffee and a light bite. Couldn't believe the price and the quality of food was atrocious. £3.60 for a cool cappuccino £4.75 for a sausage roll, burnt on bottom £3 for a few days old fifteen bun Definitely never be back