The best restaurants serving Default food in North Down South Eastern NI

Currently being decorated, this cafe is set right in the centre of Bangors industrial heart at Baloo. Only a large tea and large cappuccino to go this time, but teas, coffee's and lunches should be popular in this very busy area. Look forward to lunch next time

Expected SO much more for the prices being charged. Average at best burgers and fries for very high pricing. Very surprised and quiet disappointed.

First time trying and it was amazing. The fries and burgers we out of this world 😀 can’t wait to order again sometime.

Our best meal of our vacation in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Starters, mains and desserts were fantastic. Cocktails were excellent. Service was great. Highly recommend a visit, or two visits!!

Last minute decision but an excellent decision. Am sure it was because we went for the early bird menu that there was availability. Fabulous food-my old smokie cod was Devine. Would highly recommend and if we are ever back in Hollywood, will revisit!

A family wedding at Halloween made very special by the excellent staff, food and setting of this beautiful County Down location. The food served at my Son’s wedding was outstanding, and on a par with a good restaurant.

The best wee spot for a cute brunch. The food was delicious (chilli beef special/reuben) service friendly and quick! Best in Bangor!

The food here is always exceptional, full of flavour and nutrition, and beautifully presented. It is lovely to be back at our old haunt and to have the owner come over to our table for a lovely chat. Great to see Chef Dean back in residence - one always gets a nice welcome as the entrance passes by the kitchen. The food and the atmosphere are so relaxing we could happily sit for hours going through three courses and the most delicious coffee afterwards. The bottled water, drink tonics and wine are of the best quality; the waiting staff are very experienced, knowledgeable and attentive. It is one of the most relaxing and pleasant places to eat; and for the level of cuisine - which is so thoughtfully sourced and cooked by the two chefs - the prices are not over the top. There are always interesting meat and seafood dishes, and local catch; great use of a large variety of vegetables. And the deserts, where so many places are the same, here they are creative and delicious. The Spiced Pumpkin Panna Cotta with caramelised figs that had a sparkle of sugar over them, at Halloween, was amazing; and wonderfully nutrient dense. Good food, good atmosphere, good company, it’s like a spa day in a restaurant for us. Looking forward to coming back as much as we can. Thank you folks.

Let's get the negatives out of the way first: The chairs are solid wood making them uncomfortable to sit on for any length of time and inevitably lead to cramp in my knees unless I keep shifting and stretching. Also the 'two courses for £29' is a bit of a bait-and-switch as there are few items on the menu which do not attract a supplement, ranging from a fair £6-£8 for some of the starters and mains, to an eye-watering £15 for lamb and £25 for surf & turf. Even though it's a bring-your-own restaurant it still works out a lot more expensive than one which sells alcohol. Belfast prices for a Bangor restaurant? On the plus side there is a great atmosphere in the restaurant, the staff are very friendly and helpful, and the food is excellent. The chef's signature dish of Blackened Monkfish on a bed of Prawn Risotto is one I would highly recommend, and it's worth visiting Café Essence for this alone. I tend to visit only for a special occasion when I don't mind splashing out a bit (or when the kids treat me for my birthday). Overall verdict: good, but expensive, reserve for a special treat.

Great venue for the monthly Rock and Blues Clubwhich held on the first floor function room.

Top drawer sarnies! Staff always so smiley and helpful. It’s not cheap, but you’re paying for quality AND quality. Definitely the best in Bangor. Go! Go now!

Amazing place, very clean and the friendliest staff. The food was amazing aswel, will definitely be back!!!!

The trad music is great! The singer is very good!

Great little find. We randomly ended up heading to Bangor and needed somewhere to grab some lunch. Found Tuk Tuk via Google maps. What a lovely place. Great service, lovely food, well priced.

Booked a table for my grandparents wedding anniversary and I can honestly say everything was superb. From the day I contacted Coq and bull, the response to my emails was very quick and well organised, very easy to get in contact. The service was brilliant and the food was amazing. Not a single complaint from any of us. Food was also beautifully presented. Thanks very much guys