Some people don’t or can’t appreciate good food when they c it but this place is nothing short of excellence! Quirky, quaint and exquisite. Sea food is unlimited choice and the steak melts in ur mouth! Highly recommend and the value for money is even better �
Was at this lovely cafe lst ngt and it was brilliant from start to finish. Sarah our waitress for the night was very attentive and professional. She looked after us all with a caring and well mannered nature. As for the food- get the Surf and Turf. Highly recommend
I've been going to this restaurant for more than five years and without doubt it is the best in Bangor. Friendly, welcoming staff,fantastic food and it's BYO!!! What more could you ask for?
Fab Sunday lunch with friends pre Xmas.....great chilli beef starter.....good turkey and ham main, lovely gravy....byo wine....would recommend....good service from staff
Was in last night with friends , had the two course meal . The food was out standing best food I've had for long time ! I had the pate to start and then beef stroganoff � will def be back !!!
Fabulous place to eat. The waiting staff are very attentive, and the seafood is fabulous!! Will definitely be back, if they let us�
Four of us had a fantastic meal last night in Cafe Essence, really good food, brilliant staff and a really welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Always go here for special occasions and would thoroughly recommend to anyone.
I won a meal for two in a Facebook compition whichI was delighted with .my sisters law and I went to cafe Essence last Thursday night and we had a wonderful evening. Soft music playing in the background and the food was mouth watering.The guy who served us was very attentive couldn't do enough for us I had Lemon crusted cod,garden peas,hand cut chips ,homemade tomato salsa which was all beautiful ,Pauline had chicken chassaurwith veg and hand cut chips for dessert we both had warm chocolate fudge cake with cream we were both stuffed to the gills a truly wonderful meal a beautiful way to spend a windy Thursday night Cafe Essence is a jewel in Bangors crown I would easy give them 11 out of 10 for the food.thank you Cafe Essence for a wonderful night.x
Always our favourite restaurant in Bangor, never been disappointed with the food and best of all it's BYO so you can have a better bottle and match it with fabulous cooking and no washing up!
Beautiful meal,great atmosphere, very friendly staff and brilliant company.
Will definitely be revisiting this wee jewel!
Escalope starter was delicious. Steak amazing. The wee room upstairs fits 12 -really cosy. Staff couldnt be more helpfu
Thanks to all the staff at Cafe Essence from North Down Chiropractic Clinic. Fantastic food and service for our Christmas dinner on Saturday night past & great (pre-ordered) gluten free food also. We'll be back!
Fab meal last night. Gorgeous scallops then delicious monkfish and steak.
Had a great meal on Saturday night .One of my favourite places to eat.
Had a lovely meal and the staff are awsome thanks for a great day x
Was there last night. Beautiful food and great service . Beautiful relaxin atmosphere.
We had dinner here and the food and service was so good we decided to return again for Sunday lunch. My friend had the surf and turf and I had the rack of lamb. Absolutely delicious and as you are allowed to bring your own wine we came prepared!.
When we visit from England this is our go to place for dinner where we dine with my brother and sister in law. The food is outstanding and the service is top notch. An absolute gem of a restaurant and would highly recommend 👌
We went to Cafe Essence for my son's birthday. I was a bit put off by the steps as I have an issue with the muscles in my left leg but I managed. We were a party of 6 and were seated around the corner. The service was perfect with friendly, helpful staff. The food was excellent - clean plates all round. The menu is not extensive but there was enough variety for all of us to have a choice. This includes my son who is vegetarian. I would highly recommend Cafe Essence to anyone and will definitely go again.
An amazing meal as always and finished by a chorus of happy birthday to me, which made our daughters night, cannot thank you all enough.
Wonderful food and service and bring your own drink is brilliant
Not been here for a while and food is good, Great prices too. What I like about cafe essence is the no nonsense, they dont try to be fine dining like so many other places (and fail) and add a hefty price tag. They serve great food at decent prices. I had the cod main and the flavours were sublime
Absolutely fantastic. Delicious.
Amazing food served with a smile. A fair price considering the great choice and quality. Enjoyed every bite, especially the lobster thermodore starter. I have had lobster only a couple of times before elsewhere, and thought it was alright, in Cafe essence it is the best you could hope for. Great place for high quality casual dining and also good for a very special occasion. Thank you. 👍😊
What a little gem of a place! Brilliant friendly service. Always great food with fresh quality ingredients served. Excellent for a Sunday lunch and I hear they do a great steak night during the week. Can't wait to go back. Thanks
Great food, especially the seafood and BYO is a plus!
Have a great evening here in the party room. The food was fantastic. This was my first experience with this restaurant. I arranged a meal for 10 friends, the staff were so helpful. I was able to go in early to decorate yet he room with balloons, table confetti and leave a cake.
Will definitely be back
Relatively small restaurant but that only adds to the charm. Warm helpful staff and most importantly great food. Fish particularly my highlight but meat dishes superb and our one vegetarian came away more than happy too. Will be back!!
Amazing food and peaceful ambience for a small group. Not much atmosphere and service not as much craic as it used to be
One of the best restaurants it has ever been my pleasure to eat in.
Exceptional staff who endeavour to please.
Also considering the quality of food extremely good value.
Food was lovely and reasonably priced. It's byob which is great but they only have a selection of soft drinks so if you take a certain mixer with your drink you're better bringing some with you. Service is friendly but not intrusive. They had run out of a lot of dishes the night we were there which is a great sign that the food is delicious and all fresh!
Delicious meal, fantastic service by the lovely waitress Stephanie. Bring your own makes it even more appealing. Recommend for sure.
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