🇬🇧 Is Every Seafood Restaurant in Belfast This Huge & Fresh?

After seeing so many people recommend this place, I made a reservation even before arriving in Belfast. Even on a weekday night, several walk-in groups were turned away 🚷 – so remember to book ahead! We started with half a dozen oysters 🦪, lobster salad 🥗, and seafood chowder 🥣. The oysters were huge and plump – I like adding a few drops of hot sauce to cut through the brininess. The langoustines were tricky to peel but worth it – the texture is somewhere between shrimp and crab 🦞, with a subtle ocean flavor and rich roe. So satisfying to suck out! The seafood chowder was creamy and loaded with goodies – perfect with bread 🥖. For mains, we had grilled sea bass 🐟 and seafood pasta 🍝 – both were amazing! The sea bass was tender and not fishy at all, served over tenderstem broccoli 🥦, snow peas 🫛, and potatoes 🥔 that had soaked up all the delicious juices. The skin was packed with seasoning and topped with bouncy prawns. The seafood pasta had MORE seafood than pasta – besides four large scallops, it was filled with big chunks of shrimp and fish, all coated in a rich sauce. Incredible value! Dessert was panna cotta 🍮 – each spoonful had the perfect balance of sweet-tart jam and creamy richness. A refreshing finish after a seafood feast! We also tried the house special beer 🍺, named after the restaurant – the perfect pairing with seafood. If you’re in Belfast, just go! 🍽️: Mourne Seafood Bar 📍: 34-36 Bank St, Belfast BT1 1HL #BelfastFood #BelfastEats #BelfastDining #BelfastTravel #NorthernIreland #NorthernIrelandTravel