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Deanes Deli BistrovsMourne Seafood Bar
Both establishments are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mourne Seafood Bar is preferred by most professionals compared to Deanes Deli Bistro. Mourne Seafood Bar has a TripExpert Score of 87 with recommendations from 6 sources including Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Deanes Deli Bistro
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
42-44 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FF, Northern Ireland
From $0/night
Fodor's "You'll rarely find an empty seat at this all-day affair. Try the old-fashioned beer-battered fish-and-chips or one of the ever-changing daily specials."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"One side is a smart restaurant offering an appealing menu of classical dishes with some Asian and Mediterranean influences; the other side acts as a coffee shop by day and a buzzy tapas bar by night." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is a more casual affair that serves food throughout the day. Come for a tasty breakfast." Full review
Lonely Planet "Enjoy top-notch nosh at this relaxed and informal bistro, with gourmet burgers and posh fish and chips on the menu." Full review
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"
