Best Dinner Places to Eat in Belfast

"OX, opened by head chef Stephen Toman and Brittany-born maître d’ Alain Kerloc’h, secured a Michelin star three years after its opening. The interior is Gustavian in its simplicity and the food is understated, yet elegant. Dinner might start with scallops and beetroot and segue gracefully into a John Dory with broccoli and black olive, a succulent Chateaubriand and a chocolate, blackberry and malt ice-cream pudding, which tastes as good as it looks."

"A post shared by OX Belfast (@oxbelfast) onFeb 4, 2018 at 4:12am PST. Occupying the ground floor of a vaulted Victorian building, you could walk past this minimalist restaurant without giving it a second glance. However, tables at this Michelin Star establishment are sought after commodities."

"Awarded best restaurant in Ulster during the very last Irish Restaurant Awards, The Muddlers Club is truly an experience you can’t miss if you’re in Belfast. Chef-owner Gareth McCaughey picks the best of local products available daily to guarantee the quality of each dish served. For this reason, the menu changes very often, and it is also for this reason that we recommend following the instructions of the staff to taste the best of what is available on the same day."

"Situated along Waring Street, The Muddler's Club is a Michelin star restaurant serving up incredible food in a stylish setting. Take your other half here for a tasting menu that's sure to have you both impressed."

"Located in the culturally rich Cathedral Quarter, and a former home to Ulster Bank headquarters, this ornate five star hotel creates an instantly warm and welcoming ambience thanks to its wide stone steps. Built from Giffnock sandstone, the exterior reflects a classic Italian style, with Corinthian columns and mighty sculptures looking over the front façade. The sumptuous interiors of cherub statues and floral designs under the central dome in the main entrance hall, creates a calm atmosphere that embodies pure comfort and luxury."

"Belfast’s most luxurious hotel in the grand 1860 Italianate former Ulster Bank HQ remains a stylish way to run up an overdraft. It's a superb location to experience the Cathedral Quarter nightlife, as well as an excellent spa and fantastic food."

"Deservedly the most famous bar in Belfast, the saloon's listed ornate interior was created by Italian craftsmen in Belfast’s Victorian heyday and has featured in movies as disparate as Odd Man Out in 1947 and Divorcing Jack in 1998. There can be few greater pleasures in the city than settling into one of the ancient snugs, complete with bells to summon the staff and gunmetal match-striking plates, and tucking into Irish stew, colcannon or Strangford oysters, washed down by a creamy pint or two of Guinness. A welcome recent addition is a large and growing selection of real ales."

"There are many historic pubs and bars dotted around Belfast, but it would be fair to say that with its yellow, gold and pink frontage, the Crown Liquor Saloon is the most striking. It is also one of the oldest, having been built in the 1880s, and the interior features preserved wood-carved booths and gas-lamp lighting. View this post on Instagram"

"Undeniably the most famous pub in Belfast, the Crown Liquor Saloon is the perfect place to grab a drink and take in the historical interiors of his alcoholic gem. Although renowned for serving an eclectic range of real ales, the real draw of this pub on Great Victoria Street is it?. s Victoriana interiors."

"We often like to eat ethnic food when we travel, and Belfast is no exception to this rule. During our visit, we found plenty of little Chinese eateries near the University on Ormeau Road. Eating cheap Chinese food is an excellent way to experience a city while saving money for the more special restaurants like the ones detailed above."

"Down a narrow alleyway, the Morning Star dates from at least 1810, when it was mentioned in the Belfast Newsletter as being one of the terminals for the Belfast to Dublin mail coach, and the traditional bar downstairs still boasts the original mahogany counter and terrazzo floor. Upstairs in the restaurant, you can thank Aussie owner Corrine McAlister for what must be the most eclectic pub menu in Ireland, with kangaroo, crocodile steaks, emu, ostrich and bison occasionally on offer. The Irish Restaurant Awards named it Northern Ireland gastro pub of the year in 2017."

"This award-winning, traditional Irish pub is known for its quality food menu and huge selection of draughts. You’ll find rotating craft beers like Hallion IPA and Maggie’s Leap on tap, with bottles including beers from Hilltown Brewery as well as local craft ciders too."

"Morning Star pub is offering the perfect takeaway box for Valentine’s Day dinner – with two 10oz steaks, two seasonal sides, two desserts and a bottle of wine all for just £30. Order from their website for collection between 12 and 14 February."

"Boojum is undoubtedly Belfast’s best-known and most popular burrito place. The food is to die for and as a result, has almost gained a cult following!. Boojum is located at Chichester Street and Botanic Avenue."

"Did you know that you can enjoy a delicious vegan pizza right in the City Centre!?. Pizza Express in Victoria Square offers a range of tasty dishes for you to dive into!. View the vegan menu here!"

"On the fringes of the Cathedral Quarter stands this red brick building whose ground floor houses one of Belfast's coolest art galleries. The stark concrete …"

"One of the most popular places to eat in Victoria Square, COSMOS is an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant that includes a fusion of world flavours. You can sample everything here from continental European cuisine, Asian delicacies and curries, as well as carvery roasts. In addition to the buffet of delicious dishes, you have a varied and colourful selection of desserts to choose from."

"Visit the café on the first floor in Avoca for a colourful breakfast menu of poached eggs, smoked salmon, shakshuka and traditional cooked options. Feel like something lighter?. Opt for a selection of toasted breads, or choose from a range of delicious homemade scones."

"A retro pink caravan, quirky baked goods, puppacinos and fresh coffee, what an epic combo. If you haven't heard of Coop before now, you must have spent lockdown living under a rock. It's been a viral success since it first opened in February."