🍖 Belfast Food Diary | 5 Days, 4 Nights of Delicious Eats

Reminder: Book ahead to avoid disappointment! ⚠️ TL;DR: For traditional Irish fare, choose between Holohan’s Pantry or Darcy’s—neither is a must, but both are solid. If you want something extra, go for Home Restaurant (Michelin-rec'd!) or Mourne Seafood Bar. 1️⃣ Holohan’s Pantry (Irish Cuisine) 📍 BT7 1ND 🍽 Must-try: Irish pancake (soft & fluffy!) with seafood/grilled chicken filling + colcannon mash (creamy potatoes with scallions & cabbage). 🐟 Cod & chips? Meh. Forgettable. Check the latest menu before visiting! 🍰 Dessert: Tasted like extra-sugary brown sugar cake—sweet tooth approved! 😂 2️⃣ Mourne Seafood Bar (Seafood Haven) 📍 BT1 1HL 🐠 Hidden gem in a bustling alley. Slow service, but the seafood chowder (slightly salty but addictive!) made up for it. 🔥 Mains: Pan-seared sea bass (crispy skin + dreamy mash) vs. "Colley fish" (sweet-savory steamed fish—fusion surprise!). Both winner-winner fish dinners! 🎣 3️⃣ Home Restaurant (Local Fave, Michelin-Recommended!) 📍 BT1 6GE 🍞 Starter: Soft, bouncy bread with olive tapenade (crust was a bit tough though). 🥩 Sirloin steak: Cooked to perfection! "Chips" were more like roasted potato wedges—yum. 🐟 Whole sea bass: First time seeing a full fish in the UK! Tender, flaky + succulent shrimp & roasted veggies (we licked the plate clean). 😍 4️⃣ Darcy’s Belfast (Irish Classics) 📍 BT7 1RS 🍲 After a rough lunch at Dark Hedges, we tried this popular spot. Similar to Holohan’s but with more options (stewed lamb, roast chicken, steaks, etc.). 🍗 Verdict: Seafood chowder (good but not as epic as Mourne’s). Roast chicken (dry breast, saved by sauce). Steak (just okay). 👉 Pick this or Holohan’s for touristy-but-decent Irish fare. Final Thoughts 📌 Mixed reviews online (slow service, hit-or-miss dishes), but we found staff friendly and meals worth the wait. 🏆 Top Pick: Home Restaurant for flawless fish, steak, and vibes! #NorthernIreland #BelfastEats #FoodieTravel #IrishFood #SeafoodLover #MichelinEats #TravelTips #BelfastFoodGuide #EatLikeALocal