The best restaurants serving Irish food in Strangford Down South Eastern NI

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.