The Seahorse Restaurant and Bar

Name: The Seahorse Restaurant and Bar
Address: Grand Central Hotel 9-15 Bedford Street, Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT2 7FT
Telephone: 028 9023 1066
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 3.2

3.2

19 Reviews

£41 and over

Irish

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Experiences are available.

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Indulge in an extraordinary dining journey at The Seahorse Restaurant, where Northern Ireland's culinary excellence takes centre stage.

With meticulous attention to sourcing locally and seasonally, our Executive Head Chef Damian Tumilty curates an exquisite 8-course tasting experience, complete with decadent wine pairings.

Each dish is a harmonious blend of carefully selected ingredients, showcasing the alchemy of Northern Irish food. From succulent seafood to tender beef, every bite tells a story of our region's rich gastronomic heritage.

Immerse yourself in flavours crafted with passion and precision.

Join us in the luxury of our 5 star setting in the Grand Central Hotel for a culinary adventure unlike any other, where every dish is a masterpiece waiting to be discovered.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Irish, Modern European, Fine cuts
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
028 9023 1066
Website
https://www.grandcentralhotelbelfast.com/seahorse/#dine
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Damian Tumilty

Location
Grand Central Hotel, 9-15 Bedford Street, Belfast, Belfast BT2 7FT
Area
Belfast
Cross Street
Behind City Hall, in Belfast city centre.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Taste of Northern Ireland
GBP 80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The Seahorse Restaurant introduces an expertly curated eight-course tasting menu created by Chef Damian Tumilty, this stunning AA Rosette Award-winning venue offers a memorable culinary experience. Indulge in locally produced dishes like Conway Farm Asparagus with Quail Egg, Spring Pea Panna Cotta with Crab and Caviar, Moiled Irish Beef with Smoked Brisket, and Waggle Dance Honey Parfait. Complete your gastronomic evening with a night cap in the Observatory Sky Bar, Ireland's tallest cocktail bar. Discover more are: https://www.grandcentralhotelbelfast.com/seahorse/ A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to your bill and is only applicable where table service is included.
Seahorse Restaurant Four Course Experience
GBP 50.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Savour our 4-course set dinner of intricate delicacies presented by Executive Chef Damian Tumilty and his talented team. A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to your bill and is only applicable where table service is included.
Cream Tea
GBP 15.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a sumptuous afternoon with Cream Tea in the Seahorse Lounge. Delight in the timeless tradition featuring freshly baked scones, rich clotted cream, lemon cake, and a selection of fine teas.

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.2

3.2 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
2.9Service
3.2Ambience
2.8Value

Noise • Moderate

19 Reviews

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Rebecca
VIP
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Brilliant food and live music. Service let it down. Incredibly slow. We had to prompt them to fetch our wine after 30 mins of seeing it sit on the size. Also wrong size of wine was given. We left before dessert.
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joseph
N. Ireland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I can honestly say the level of service was probably the worst I have ever experienced in any hotel or restaurant in my life , to the point that almost all the couples sitting in our vicinity started making jokes about it We waited until 8:15 (1 hr. and 15min after we sat down )before we got even the bread it took almost 25mins to get a drinks order and that was after asking your staff on more than 4 occasions This led to a number of arguments between myself and my partner and almost ruined what should have been a wonderful night for us I could understand it if the place was busy or you were short staffed, but neither was the case Both ourselves and the couple next to us eventually left before dessert as it was almost 10pm and enough was enough I had previously recommended the hotel to clients and had bought vouchers at Xmas and while I can't fault your observatory bar or the spectacular views ,the restaurant was to buy it mildly ,embarrassing. £170 for the meal and another £48 for drinks and 3 hours of my life i wont get back
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Sharon
N. Ireland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was lovely, when it arrived, but unfortunately the service was rather poor. It was a couple of weeks before Christmas, so as expected the hotel was rather busy. However the restaurant itself was not particularly busy, even so the waiting staff seemed overwhelmed and not able to cope with any requests we had (we also noticed other residents who arrived just before us were turned away, even though there were empty tables). We had to repeatedly ask for our drinks and it took 2 hours for our main courses to arrive (we had the set meal). A slight delay of food is understandable at this time of year, however good friendly service and communication from the staff in general was severely lacking.
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Ruth
N. Ireland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We waited at the entrance for 10 minutes for someone to acknowledge us after we arrived. We were shown to our table and waited 25 minutes for our drinks order to be taken. The first course of the tasting menu came out after 35 minutes. I was not asked if I wanted another drink the entire duration of my stay. My husband had the wine pairing and didn’t receive all of the pairings. The descriptions of the wines were rubbish “2018 from Oregon” - nothing about the wine or why it complimented the food. After 3 hours we still hadn’t received our final course and decided to leave. When we went to pay the manager and wait staff were sitting on the floor behind the bar. Truly awful service. The staff were polite but it was very apparent the restaurant was understaffed and it ruined our experience. The food itself was just okay. Not comparable to Ox or Muddlers Club (even though it’s priced the same). We won’t be back.
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Jolene
N. Ireland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I am unable to comment on the experience because the booking was not upheld - on arrival was informed the seahorse can only be booked for hotel residents and therefore we couldn't use it.
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thomas
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Staff not experienced food was of medium quality
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OrintaJ
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was 5 star. Tomas was very attentive and helpful.
The Seahorse Restaurant and BarResponded on 14 March 2024
Dear Orinta, Thank you for your 5* Review. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards, Matthew
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RobinI
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The 8 course taster menu was amazing. Every course was excellent 👍. Service first class - really enjoyed the whole experience.
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AlJF
Dublin
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had the tasting menu on a work night out. There were 10 of us. The local food was fantastic and sadly let down by the very slow service. I think the restaurant was very understaffed ? Illness. The staff that were there did their best but service, particularly of drinks was very, very slow. The 7 courses took around 3.5 hours.
The Seahorse Restaurant and BarResponded on 20 January 2024
Hi AIJF, I'm glad you enjoyed the local food during your work night out. I do apologise for the slow service. Thank you for your feedback.
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GemmaM
N. Ireland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant was cold. We waited for 25 mins for a drink. Got bread after 35 minutes and our starter after 45 minutes. It wasn't even busy, so not like staff run off their feet. No ambience. very expensive. Food was good but I was absolutely ravenous by the time it arrived. I wouldn't be back nor would I recommend it.
The Seahorse Restaurant and BarResponded on 20 January 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at the restaurant. It's frustrating when the service doesn't meet expectations, especially when there are significant delays. Waiting 25 minutes for a drink and even longer for bread and the starter can certainly be frustrating, particularly when the restaurant isn't busy. It's good to hear that the food was eventually enjoyable. I hope you will give us the opportunity to regain your trust. Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Matthew
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The Seahorse Restaurant and Bar is rated 3.2 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Seahorse Restaurant and Bar

Grand Central Hotel, 9-15 Bedford Street, Belfast, Belfast BT2 7FT

Additional information

Cross Street
Behind City Hall, in Belfast city centre.
Area
Belfast
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Irish, Modern European, Fine cuts
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Damian Tumilty
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.grandcentralhotelbelfast.com/seahorse/#dine
Phone number
028 9023 1066

The Seahorse Restaurant and Bar

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Taste of Northern Ireland

Seahorse Restaurant Four Course Experience

Cream Tea

Menu

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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