55 Degrees North

Agree with others who report the food, views and service are very good. Also, I would like to add the portions are generous and presentation of the meal excellent.also. Wee noisy at early bird time with lots of families. We were given several seating choices by a charming hostess. Our server was unflappable even with a packed house. I’ll be going back.

Good food with a great view. I got the breakfast bap (sandwich) because it was one of the cheapest items on the menu (which isn’t so cheap, but that’s the UK for ya!). My friends got huge plates of breakfast and some lattes that looked tasty. They were surprised at how large the portions were. It’s dog-​friendly, so it was really nice seeing all the pups next to their owners. Really chill place to enjoy some long meals with friends and family (and dogs).

55 degrees, please!
Located on the edge of the sea 55 degrees north provides some of the best views while you dine. There are two floors to the establishment with upstairs being the main restaurant and downstairs being more like a café.
I’ll start with the good, value for money is the one thing that made me stop at. The deal is you pay the price of your main and you get a starter and dessert included.
Today I had the chicken strips to start, these were pretty tasty and following up with a traditional Turkey and Ham. The meat was great but sadly the veg was poor. The mash tasted like it was pre-​packed and over done in a microwave.
For dessert I had the sticky toffee pudding, again this tasted like it was straight from a packet and threw into a microwave.
Today wasn’t a good day, for food here at 55 degrees, but this wouldn’t put me off as I have been here so many times and the food has always been above par.

Bön restaurant avec une superbe vue panoramique sur l’océan. Plats copieux et desserts étonnants.

Visited twice in the last few years. On the first occasion we were refused admission because our daughter was wheel chair bound. The staff said that they could not admit her as there was no room and it would not be fair on the other diners! We were were very unhappy but put it down to back experience on the day.
Visited again on Bank holiday Monday. It was busy but not overly. Waited so long for our main course that we had our coats on to leave when it arrived! Again gave them the benefit of doubt. meal was ok. We ordered dessert (part of the deal) waited again! One arrived correct the other had to be sent back. We also ordered the complimentary coffee that was promised. This time we really gave up, as as we had waited for ages and nothing had arrived. I then went to pay the bill was told that others were served before us because they had ordered starters! Dessert was delayed because the chef had to whip the cream! No mention made of what had happened to coffees. We paid the bill in full. Owner of café happened to walk by, asked if we enjoyed the meal and explained it was the worst experience ever so she just walked on without comment!
Customer service very poor. Thankfully there are lots of good places to eat in Portrush where the staff value your custom, so we will never have to go back!!!

The mariners pie was AMAZING! I don’t remember much else about the experience as the pie was so overwhelmingly delicious everything is a blur.
Let’s do this the easy way. Break it down now.
–the cream sauce was divine
–I liked their odd sized pastry top that didn’t go across the full top which made for a better proportion
–I swear I had 3 full servings of fish in this dish
–It’s months later and I’m still thinking about it
–take me back

Great food & view. Go before 6 pm and get a three course meal for price of main meal.

Only arrived in the town at 6:30pm. Needed to find somewhere for the family to eat quickly. As it was airshow weekend I thought I better call ahead to book. Called and asked for a booking, they said just come down. Took a chance and went down and don’t regret it. The place was packed but we had a table for 5 in 5 minutes. Moments after ordering, the food was in front of us and was absolutely delicious. Heartily recommend the pulled pork slammer. There was a buzz about the place you don’t get in many places anymore and no-​one had anything but a smile on their face. Will be back again and again.

Great food at a good price, early bird sees the place packed and very good service from pleasant staff, we have returned several times and told our friends to visit this restaurant, the portions are very big for the main and I felt bad about having to leave some of the food as it was delicious. Lovely atmosphere, not overly noisy even though all age groups were present from young children to elderly couples, good to go into such a welcoming restaurant, plan to make a return shortly.

Really happy with this place — so much so that we went two nights in a row.
Reasonable kids menu and lots of choices for adults. Good service and free wifi.
We ordered small pizza for kids plus a starter order of bread. Tall Tenants beer and fish pie for me while Julie had rib eye steak — pretty overdone but that’s the way they roll here in Ireland.

Excellent view from restaurant. We both had the Caesar Salad which we thought was very good. I had the Chilli Beef Penne Pasta which I loved (slightly spicy), and my wife had the Pasta Carbonara, Tagliatelle, Broccoli and Creamy Sauce. She like it but they substituted snow peas instead of the broccoli which she was looking forward to. My wife had the Ice cream parfait which she liked. I also had a glass of Middleton’s Very Rare Whiskey, which I really liked. The restaurant was completely full. The staff seemed a little overwhelmed. Instead of one person attending our table, it became anyone who stopped by.
Would I go again? Yes. We were there as part of the Rick Steve’s tour group that night but, if ever back in town, I’d go again.

Excellent location and views. Good menu and food was great. Group had 2 different steaks and a chicken pasta dish. All very good. Friendly staff.

Superb chicken pasta. Fish pie ok but short on fish. Wonderful view.

Fantastic location, the sea view is incredible, currently going through a refurb so only the café is open upstairs. Staff can be a little variable which can tarnish a visit somewhat. Very busy, Even on a January Sunday afternoon.