Irish cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ballymena

9 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Old Mill Bakery
94/100 (95 ratings)
Restaurants
Polish
European
Irish
British
Polish
British
European
Irish
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
British
European
Irish
Polish
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Oranmore Guest House
Oranmore Guest House
94/100 (807 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Irish
British
British
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Slow Roast Pork Belly Pan Fried Scallops Pea Puree Crispy Black Pudding Crispy Leeks
Mimosa
Salad
Pancakes and Sausages
Duck
Puddings
Salmon
Cake
Soup
Scones
Cheesecake
Sausage
Prawns
Squid as Food
Sandwiches
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cakes
Rhubarb Crumble
Scones
Sunday Lunch Roast Beef
Sandwiches
Irish coffee
Oranmore Full Irish Breakfast
Afternoon tea
British
Irish
Free Wifi
Private Dining
Reservations
Validated Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We visited Oranmore a few weeks ago on a beautiful September evening. The gardens and the building are fabulous. It's a family run place and I..."
Sue Cochrane
"A gem of a place. On arrival we were greeted with a smile and a welcome handshake. Service and food is excellent. Lovely traditional decor and the..."
Heather Von Loggerenberg
"Such wonderful service. A lovely venue for delicious food. We were recommended to dine here and we weren't disappointed - everything was special but..."
Susan Craig
"Hidden Gem, with lovely grounds, a separate courtyard block and good food. Very friendly and attentive staff. Period decor in the Guest House adds a..."
Vardon Hagan
"We've just spent 7 days here What a lovely time, cannot fault service , food (could not be better at 5*restaurant) accommodation suited us well. ...."
sheila irving
"Stunning and picturesque - rooms were delightfully old fashioned and the grounds were stunning, staff very professional and friendly. Nothing was too..."
Karen Townsley
"I had booked in for afternoon tea and had the most wonderful experience. The staff, the house, the food it was all absolute perfection! Couldn’t..."
lara hoy
"Lovely oldy world feel to the dining room. Excellent service. Very good food. Lovely..."
Christine
"A fabulous place to stay in Ballymena. Lovely room, beautiful breakfast and fabulous food I cannot recommend this place highly..."
Ben Herbert
"Easy access and great place, staff very friendly. Breakfast..."
Joe JJ
The Countryman
The Countryman
92/100 (1395 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Roast Beef
Beef
Cheesecakes
Lasagne
Kabobs
Chilli Chicken
Salad
Chili
Lamb
Salmon
Fish
Chowder
Cheesecake
Burger
Curry
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Irish
British
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Buffet
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Cash Only
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Sports bars
Free off-street parking
Reservations
Validated Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"Our food was amazing! The man was lovely and nothing was a problem for any of them. Went above and beyond. Will definitely be back! Thank..."
Courtney White
"Handy to get to and park. Food delicious. Staff friendly and helpful. Great seating at the front..."
Lindsay Logan
"Very good food and..."
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The Grouse
The Grouse
87/100 (4926 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
British
European
Irish
Bar
Gluten Free Options
European
Irish
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Seafood chowder
Fried
Curry
Beef
Duck breast
Monkfish
Prawns
Fish and Chips
Burger
Apple Pie
Pasta
Steak Sandwich
Salad
Guinness
Lasagne
Pepper Chicken Stack
Wings
gammon steak
Club Sandwich
Breaded Chicken Goujons
Chili
Duck
Turkey and ham
Microwave Pizza
Mussels
Chocolate Brownie
Ceasar Salad Starter
Salmon
Pesto
Kids Sausage Fries and Beans
Fish & chips
Sandwiches
Fish
Burger
Scampi
Sea Bass
Chowder
Roast beef dinner
Brie
Fish & Chips
Beer
Chorizo
Cod
Strawberry Cheesecake
Sit down
Irish
Bar
British
European
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Cash Only
Gift Cards Available
Sports bars
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
American Express
Full Bar
Mastercard
Free Wifi
Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Family style
Dog Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"This was our first time here, and I fell like I’ve been missing ou all these years. Fantasitc food, and really great service. I had the chicken..."
Alan Corrigan
"10 of us had lunch recently and very much enjoyed it . The food was all delicious, great portions and piping hot Service was excellent , the young..."
Helen Magee
"Popped in for lunch, very friendly staff, seemed to enjoy their job. Had one of the days special and it was cooked beautifully. My wife had the..."
james lynch
"OK, it was a great experience. 4 siblings out for lunch. Food was very good staff very friendly. Once main course was over service was a tad slow but..."
William Esler
"Stopped by this place on the way back to Belfast from the Giants Causeway. Absolutely loved the food and the..."
Natalie Addy
"I visited the grouse a couple of Sundays ago for their Sunday lunch menu. I had the turkey and ham and my husband had the roast beef. The starters..."
Charlotte Cupples
"Very friendly staff Great food Gluten free..."
Ana M
"My son and I have dined here a few times recently. Nice friendly staff. Food beautifully presented and hot. Our waiter was very helpful. He was the..."
Yvonne Duncan
"The best cocktails in Ballymena! The food is always fantastic and the staff are really friendly. Great menu with plenty of good vegetarian and vegan..."
Aimee
"My daughter and I called for lunch. Lovely atmosphere and staff. Fantastic food. Thanks so much to our waiter/barman Alan for looking after..."
Bronagh Duffin
"Had lunch today with family. Really nice food and well presented. Lovely staff chappie looked after us. Very prompt service all round. Highly..."
Ken Butler
"Menu looks great, settled on the burger and it was spot on with a generous portion of fries. Wish we were in the area for longer to try some of the..."
Daniel
"Had takeaway food delivered and it was delicious and piping hot. The Grouse is by far the best restaurant and bar in Ballymena. It is in a great..."
Elly Magee
Castle Kitchen + Bar
Castle Kitchen + Bar
86/100 (1105 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Barbecue
Bar
Grill
Irish
Street Food
Grill
British
Street Food
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Castle Burger
Garlic bread
Crispy Chicken Goujons
gin
Beef
Sirloin Steak
Guinness
Chateaubriand
Rump steak
Steak Sandwich
Salad
Steak and Ale Pie Special
Salmon
Pastachio Rhubarb and Polenta Tart
Cod
Castle Ice Cream
Focaccia Bread Hummus Plate
Steak Sandwich
Humus with Feta Honey and Pine Nuts
Brisket
Sandwiches
Burger
Baked Alaska
Fish
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cocktails
Pan Seared Duck Breast
caesar salad
Sit down
Bar
Grill
British
Street Food
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visited Fri 16th June. Setting is beautiful - decor and lighting on point! Warm welcome and offered a lovely table. Staff very very friendly and..."
Stephen
"Had a wonderful meal. Went for the hugh tea 2 courses. Burger was huge, juicy ansd the caramelised onion was on point. The focacia with humous, feta..."
Graeme Clark
"Reasonable menu at a very good price. Lovely surroundings and the restaurant/bar has a great atmosphere. Service was good as was the menu. Good value..."
Julie McCaige
"Wow! I am mighty impressed with the beautiful food we were served this afternoon at Castle Kitchen and Bar. My boyfriend and I chose the Steak..."
Lauren Finn
"This is an excellent restaurant, wonderful food, good service and very nice atmosphere, its great to be able to see what’s happening it the..."
Brendan O'Kane
"My wife and I wanted to try the Castle Kitchen + Bar as this seemed to be a new and upcoming option as opposed to Gillies and Fratellis at Galgorm..."
Andrew Trueman
"We have tried all three restaurants at Galgorm and this is our favourite. Food is always piping hot and served as it states on the menu . The..."
David Spratt
"Really good ambiance. Food is lovely and well priced. Staff were friendly and helpful. A really lovely place for lunch. I had the steak and Guinness..."
Rachel McGaw
"Amazing food. Excellent friendly staff with great service throughout our stay. Made to feel very..."
Keith Foster
"Just got in under the wire for a lunchtime special. Very popular and busy but the staff were extremely accommodating. The salmon was very tasty and..."
Philip J-D
"Delicious lunch at Castle Kitchen the steaks are so tasty. The staff are friendly and professional. Really enjoyed this visit. Due to Co-Vid..."
Donnah Mckeown
"Fine restaurant at Galgorm Castle Golf Club. We had dinner there from the guest menu.Felt range of menu wasn't great but food we ordered was very..."
William Geraghty
"This is a very deceiving building from the outside so do not be fooled, it is an incredible restaurant inside. The menu has a good selection to..."
Baking Bar
"The best restaurant at Galgorm Resort in my experience. The staff were great and engaging from arrival to helping us leave on the resort bus and we..."
Tom Salmon
"We had an amazing attention here. Waiters were all fun. Place looked lovely and food was delicious. Definitely recommend the baked alaska for..."
Rodrigo Vaamonde
"Went with a large group. We had lunch on the terrace. The food and service were excellent. I would highly recommend Castle..."
Carole Fullerton
Gillies Grill
Gillies Grill
83/100 (3045 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
European
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef burger
chicken caesar salad
Fish Stew
Schnitzel
Scampi
Salad
French Martini
Cheesecakes
Fried
Chili
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Guinness Draught
Prawn Cocktail
Duck
Pork Bites
Cakes
Onion Rings
Salmon
Lemon Tart
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Ribs
Fish
Cheesecake
Chicken Wings
Pork
Steak Rumpsteak
Butter chicken
Ribs
Profiterole Rolls Fresh Cream and Ice Cream
Ribeye steak
Curry
Seabass with Minestrone Veg
Burger
Prawn cocktail
Prawns
Linguine
Bang bang chicken
Sausages
Puddings
gin
Cake
Beef
porridge
Nachos
Soup
Sit down
British
European
Irish
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Private Dining
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food was absolutely amazing the steak was cooked to are preference. The staff made you very welcome. The restaurant is a pleasure to have dined..."
Gary Hyde
"Food is good. Mussel & chorizo dish is too much sauce for me. I prefer basic mussel white wine. I like to taste mussels more than the sauce. Chicken..."
Ora S.
"Great selection of food friendly staff friendly..."
James Godwin
"We came to the restaurant after a long late drive and we were very hungry and they took us in even as it was about to close. And a very nice waitress..."
Mariana Tricolici
"Absolutely amazing place. Staff are fantastic and definitely know their jobs. Food was stunning and delicious. Maybe just a bit on the expensive side..."
Colin Robinson
"Food was beautiful .... room was spacious & bright staff were wonderful polite & very helpful .... food was fast service was 10/10 but over priced..."
Big doll On tour
"Had a great time here staff were lovely and food was great atmosphere very good a quality experience parking was no problem will be..."
washfix1
"Great good and friendly staff. This is on location for Galgorm spa. If your staying at the resort be sure to pre-book a 4 course..."
Dakota Belliston
"We ate here as part of our stay at the Galgorm. The food was delicious and the staff was really friendly and efficient. Really lovely evening..."
l morgan
"We ate here as part of our stay in the galgorm Hotel and the food was amazing. Generous portions and good service . Couldn't ask for..."
Dan Browne
"one of the best Asian food in town ,highly recommended to anyone looking for great food , a mouth watering grill foods with good chef skills and..."
Adrian Hernandez
"Atmosphere poor. Food nice ( what you'd expect for the price.) Drinks overpriced but all in all a lovely treat for a night out. Staff very helpful..."
Dave C
"Great food... Great staff. Hard to come by..."
Gary Mccauley
"Absolutely beautiful meal. Great service. Great section of dishes. You won't be..."
Deborah Gray
"Beautiful food, excellent service, and staff friendly and..."
Shirlee
"Service with a smile, beautiful food and stunning surroundings...enjoyed every minute in..."
Wilma Liggett
"Waited a while for food but it was busy, worth the wait the food was delicious would definitely..."
Julieanne Prior
"Food was excellent, especially our steaks.cooked as we..."
David John Stratton
Crave Restaurant
Crave Restaurant
81/100 (52 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Diner
Contemporary
Deli
Cafe
Cafe
Contemporary
Deli
Irish
Diner
Lunch
Breakfast
Club Sándwich
Chicken Stacker
Fish
Fish & Rice
lomo saltado
Sausage White Pudding and Hash Brown
Café
Contemporary
Diner
Irish
Deli
Breakfast
Lunch
"Delicious food, excellent service, always clean and busy. Breakfast stacks are tasty, Loaded fries are also a winner. Butchers is top notch..."
N.I Pam
"The staff are really nice however they tend to gather around the counter and you have to wait until their conversation is finished to get any..."
David Lewis
"Food is excellent, and the waiting staff were OK but not overly friendly or engaging with..."
Chris Kennedy
"Recently ate in Crave for the first time after being advised to try it by multiple people. The food was absolutely delicious. I’ll most definitely..."
Courty B
"Excellent cafe with a very high standard of food and..."
Gregory Cooper
"Tasty food good..."
Connor Willoughby
"Excellent food at a great price. The restaurant was clean and clear. Very accessible with a lift and and an accessible bathroom. With the deli..."
irornclaws
"Great place with excellent quality food at reasonable prices. The dirty fries was enough for two and everything was perfectly cooked with good..."
Maurice H
"Prices went up so that theres no drink for £1 with a meal that used to be £9. £10 seemed affordable and good value, but when the meal went up to..."
Gary Millar
"Visited Crave today got a table at window right away even though it was busy We bothhad the Rump Steak Sandwich with chips It was excellent service..."
Peter McEvoy
"Staff really pleasant but service a little slow. It was extremely busy when we visited. Food was very tasty...."
Alison Kavanagh
"Have been a few times. Food good, but very slow service. Food always takes about 30 minutes to arrive at table. Won't rush..."
Adrian McCallan
"Great food and portioned well for the price, friendly staff and nice..."
James shaw
"Lovely people, incredible food and excellent value. High quality butchers on the ground floor, what's not to..."
Paul G
"I can only comment on breakfasts their fry is excellent and well..."
William Marks
Austins Bar & Restaurant
Austins Bar & Restaurant
79/100 (21 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
British
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Tea
Cocktail
Charcuterie board
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Honey Chilli Chicken
Strawberry Daquiri
Sirloin Steak
Hamburger
Pan-Fried Seabass
Mushroom Spring Roll
"Had the lunch special menu. Service was fast and friendly . Excellent choice of starters, mains, desserts and beverages. All very fresh, good..."
Tendai Anita Moyo
"We had something to eat in the lounge, and it was really tasty. The staff are very friendly and..."
Rory Coulter
"Beautiful clean hotel! We ate in Austins recently with friends and the food was outstanding, staff friendly. Thank you..."
Geraldine Scott
"Really nice relaxing place..."
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Kevin Doherty
Uptown Kitchen
Uptown Kitchen
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
American
Mexican
Irish
American
British
Mexican
British
Irish
Lunch
Breakfast
British
American
Irish
Mexican
Breakfast
Lunch