The Ramore Mermaid Kitchen and Bar

Has to be my favourite of all. Never ceases to amaze me. Spectacular dishes, starter, main and ofcourse the eye opening dessert bar! Always choose a different dish to the one I’ve had previous. Went for the seafood thermador. Perfect! Rich and creamy but just enough. Price is amazing for quality of food. I love that you pay at the bar. It’s easy and no hassle once you’ve finished your meal. I am definitely one of hundreds who travel just to eat here!

After eating at the Ramore Wine Bar /​Mermaid Restaurant I almost regret ever giving out a 5 star review before.
I regret it simply because I wish I could highlight how unbelievable this place is.
Out for a day trip to Portrush, I decided to take my family for a meal before we made the trip home.
First off, expect this place to be busy. REALLY BUSY. Though the 25 minute wait on our table was comfortable enough (we sat in the outside area) and had a drink from the bar.
Once shown to our table, we were given menus and asked to make our order at the bar. I opted for the steak (yes as usual) though my table also had Lasagne and a Seafood Thermidor along with 2 kids meals.
Approaching the bar, you can’t help but notice the deserts! (See photo)
Each desert has clearly had a lot of effort and time to construct. It is something to be in awe of, and really sets the tone for the meal.
After ordering and paying upfront, (our table of 5 paid less than £70 including drinks!) our food arrived after a short wait despite it being very busy.
The food was outstanding with everyone making comment as to the high standard. Then came the moment that we were looking forward to… Desert!
The deserts taste just as good as they look (I really recommend the 3 mini deserts for £5).
Overall this visit has left me a bit puzzled, this restaurant has outstanding food, excellent service and ridiculously good prices. If they can do it… WHY CAN’T OTHERS?
Belfast the gauntlet has been laid down!!!

Went there with my mum a month or so ago. We traveled up for a girly trip around Antrim coast and had heard great things about the place from a family friend.
It blew my mind!!!
Best place i have eaten in years.
What I loved about it, was that it was modern and hipster fresh without being pretentious and intimidating. The view of the harbour at night was beautiful too. We sat in one of the high up booths. Loved the whole décor! Seems weird but they had these rele cute pictures of vegetables on the wall. If Their aubergine one was not nailed to the wall, it’s possible I wud have hid it in my bag and ran! Hahah
The food was packed full of flavour, technique and quality. And the pictures I’m about to attach will show you exactly what I’m talking about. Honestly never going up north and not driving out to eat here.

Went here expecting to eat oriental. The oriental restaurant was closed and replaced with the mermaid bar. We decided to stay and we’re very glad we did. We each had a glass of wine. My wife likes to sip her wine and was happy that they had an option for a small glass of wine, a larger glass and then a bottle. We started with the nibbles which was olives and a prosciutto cheese mixture on toast. They were accompanied with what we would call in the States «olive poppers», which were green olives stuffed with cheese, breaded and deep fried. Pretty good. I then had a simple sliced tomato and red onion salad. Excellent. The tomatoes had that earthy tomato taste. I ordered the lamb fillet medium with mash and an extra side of asparagus. I haven’t had bad lamb since I set foot on the island two weeks ago and these were as good as any. An excellent sauce accompanied the mash potatoes and lamb. My wife had a salmon plate which she was very happy with. I finished my dinner with a glass of 16 year old Bushmills. My wife had a pineapple torte with coconut ice cream which she wouldn’t let me touch. Bottom line: I wish I could dine here tomorrow. An excellent meal for a total of £55.00. I would definitely go back again