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Mourne Seafood BarvsDeanes at Queens
Both restaurants are recommended by professionals. On balance, Mourne Seafood Bar ranks significantly higher than Deane's at Queens. Mourne Seafood Bar ranks #3 in Belfast with approval from 6 publications such as Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Mourne Seafood Bar
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler Michelin Guide
The Guardian The Guardian
34-36 Bank Street, Belfast BT1 1HL, Northern Ireland
From $25/night
Fodor's "Connoisseurs of fresh fish and shellfish love Mourne Seafood, hidden down a side street and established as a firm favorite." Full review
Insight Guides "One of the city’s favourites, this seafood bar serves up the daily catch from the owners’ beds in Carlingford Lough, and the ports of Annalong and Kilkeel. "
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This informal, pub-like place, all red brick and dark wood with old oil lamps dangling from the ceiling, is tucked behind a fishmonger's shop." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"This popular seafood restaurant comes complete with a small shop and a cookery school." Full review
Afar Magazine "This small—but always packed out—dining room is where to go for a delicious introduction to the fresh seafood that's so abundant along the coast." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Fans of fresh, excellently prepared seafood can’t miss a visit to this perennial favorite...cozy, relaxed dining room with exposed brick walls, works by local artists" Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This well-regarded seafood restaurant comes complete with a small fish shop and a cookery school." Full review
The Guardian "Though there is also a restaurant in Belfast, it’s the Mourne Seafood Bar in Dundrum, Newcastle, where you can try fresh shellfish in a pebble throw from the Co Down coast, that really suits the fresh-from-the-sea dishes"
15 of the best food and drink experiences in Northern Ireland
November 18, 2021
The Guardian "A favourite and great-value restaurant is Mourne Seafood: I’ve never had a bad meal there, whether it’s steamed mussels or a daily fish special"
Deanes at Queens
Frommer's Michelin Guide Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
1 College Gardens, Belfast BT9 6BQ, Northern Ireland
From $0/night
Frommer's "Deane's cooking is modern and sublime, a hip melding of Asian style, with Irish and U.K. ingredients and classic French touches." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"This bustling brasserie is part of Queen's University and is just a short walk from the city centre." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Modern British cuisine from Michael Deane crafted with Northern Irish ingredients and a slight Asian flair." Full review
Lonely Planet "A chilled-out bar and grill from Belfast's top chef, Michael Deane, this place feels like a Scandinavian design firm's cafeteria." Full review
