Overwood at Balloo — Restaurant in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has fantastic meat, and the guys at Balloo are making the most of it. I thought we might be cold on the terrace - it had been a wet old day but there's a roaring fire and we were nicely roasted by the radiant heaters. The view is mainly carpark but they've done a great job with what they have and there was a good atmosphere with the other tables buzzing and the music good but not intrusive. We started with a seafood sharing platter- great whitebait- which kept three teens and their parents happy waiting for the main event - two burgers, mussels as a main, hake to perfection and bath chap. The waiter asked 'Who has the pigs cheeks' - and luckily it was me. The leek was fried crispy and went well. Sides of beef dripping chips, flat mushrooms and broccoli with cashews were all delicious. Coffee and four desserts- sticky toffee pudding which had a caramelised banana garnish and an elegant looking chocolate cake made with beer - very rich and maybe too dry but really, what do I know? The cooks here are fantastic. With the cheapest bottle of white it was £175 which for us is a lot, but it was a good evening and without doubt worth...

We’ve always enjoyed Balloo House but this was our first visit to Over Wood. Lovely, accommodating staff. Helped find a cushion for my mum, who’s suffering from back pain. Great wine list. Food was excellent and flame cooked to perfection. Mum’s fillet cut like butter. If there was one thing lacking, I’d say it’s a “clean” side dish that isn’t embellished. With so much richness on the menu, a simple side that can cut through other dishes would’ve been ideal. We will definitely be back -...

I visited Overwood for my birthday dinner and everything about the experience was outstanding. The food was flawless, the atmosphere was inviting, and the service was truly exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to make the evening special, with thoughtful attention to detail, even leaving a handwritten birthday card at the table, which was such a sweet and personal touch. I’ll definitely be back and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable...