Taste of Ulster (WPFG Edition) - Discover Northern Ireland

36www.nigoodfood.com | Guide 2013Mourne Seafood Bar - BelfastFACTMussels in Spring arealways smaller becauseof spawningIf you want to eat stunning local seafood at an affordable price,then look no further than this city centre eaterie. It combines a fishand shellfish bar at the entrance with a two floor restaurant andOyster Bar behind. You can even have your wedding reception atthe Oyster Bar. Most people just come for lunch or dinner though.This place and its sister restaurant in Dundrum are unique in that allof the shellfish comes from their own beds. Everything else comesdirect daily from the ports of Annalong and Kilkeel.That all makes for consistently brilliant quality but it’s alsocooked to perfection. We’re talking pan fried crab claws with chillibutter and whole mackerel with a puttanesca sauce. The seafoodcasserole is a Mediterranean inspired delight and we’re addicted tothe hake with saffron baked red peppers.They do a mean ribeye for meat-eaters but things piscatorialremain supreme. That said, the desserts are hard to say no to,especially the panna cotta. Look out for their pre-theatre deals andother special offers. They’re amazing value and scrummy.Private hire room upstairs. Belfast reservations by phone only.Weekends must be booked a few weeks in advance.£Get there: 34-36 Bank Street, Belfast, BT1 1HLGet in touch: t: +44 28 90 24 8544 e: Belfast@mourneseafood.comw: www.mourneseafood.com££