The best restaurants serving Irish food in North Eastern NI

We were here for Sunday lunch and really enjoyed it. Staff here are exceptional. Without exception, they were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, especially the cabbage cooked with nutmeg, a new thing for me, and the roasted root vegetables. We were welcomed and seated promptly, drinks and menus came quickly and we had plenty of space at a table with a proper tablecloth and napkins. Another really good experience and I would recommend it.

Dropped in on the way round the Glens coast. Great wee pub. Watched the rugby, had a few pints and plate of chips and ribs. Great food and drink. Mix of locals and visitors, everyone in great form. A must if you are in the area.

Exceptional service and food. Gerald and Clare’s son was a credit to talk too. Warm friendly and at home service. Personal touch means everything. . Thank-you Clare for my extra purchases they will go down a treat in Downpatrick . Merry Xmas and happy new year x

Amazing bar and restaurant. The owner Louise and her staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. We were a group of 30 and the hospitality was amazing. Lovely food. Great atmosphere. A really great evening. Thank you Louse!

We had a fantastic roast beef dinner here, with Yorkies and will definitely be back. Wonderful service in a privileged setting

Second visit to this restaurant this summer, and will be back again, hopefully. First time I visited I had the Roast Hake which was as good a dish as any top restaurant I’ve been to…and way less expensive! My second visit tonight I had the Louisiana Chicken which was so good and again, the chef’s on top of his game. We were a table of six, and the staff were great, welcoming and the food came to the table all together. As a BYOB they need to charge a higher corkage. Meals are way too cheap, and a 10% increase in menu prices would not be out of line.

I visited the cafe carnfunnock and had some really tasty food and a coffee. Was really impressed by the standard of coffee and service by Niamh, very friendly and made a top class cappacino. Will be back very soon.

Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Lovely menu with a good choice for all and friendly staff. Bonus for the kids that there’s a tractor climbing frame outside to play on! We visit quite often and highly recommend.

Booked with friends for a special occasion this month, already regretting it. Website is next to impenetrable. A number of our party have called on several occasions and it's impossible to speak to a person. Not worth the hassle and stress.

The best little port on a cold wet day. We visited Ballintoy on a typically dreary day and the cafe was so cosy warm and welcoming. Staff are wonderful, coffee was fabulous and the cakes were out of this world. Some great views too. Highly recommend!

I stayed at the Elephant Rock Hotel a few months back. It was pretty obvious as soon as I arrived, there were no Elephants anywhere. I spoke to the lovely Joanne, the manager, and asked: "Do you have a resident Mahout?" She just fell about laughing almost like she thought I was joking. At this point I was thinking there definitely aren’t any elephants and I sat at the bar eating their peanuts. There were also no rocks. I emailed the owner Charlotte Dixon about how an elephant could get into her hotel and what there is to do in Portrush for them, and like Joanne, didn’t seem to know. If you are an elephant, its probably not for you. Oh, and there wasn’t a rock in the hotel either. I loved the place though.

First time in Indigo today. Warmly welcomed, made our dog feel right at home. Good food, lovely staff, will happily be back

What a breakfast and gorgeous view of the quaint wee harbour!

Very good, great place to drink and rest, I recommend it.

Twice we went to this place to try an eat in an on both occasions were told they were closed 1 hour before the time it states on the door. Ridiculous