Fabulous dining experience in the middle of Portrush. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Prices are fabulous, and the food is always quick, hot, and full of flavour.I can't fault it!
Eugene B
Absolutely terrible. If I ever go to Portrush again, I'd drive to KFC in Coleraine before I'd set foot in this overpriced, third rate food joint again. STAY AWAY!
DON M
Over priced rubbish. 14 Sterling for a piece of greasy battered cod, and ripped off for 4pounds for a small bowl of supermarket frozen chips. Ridiculous. Bluebottles flying around. Not a fussy eater but this is one to avoid.
Lisa Glasgow
Food was really over priced, main dishes should come with a choice of side, got scampi it was £15 pound for scampi alone, and it wasn't even fresh I could tell it was frozen. £3.70 for a glass of coke. Atmosphere was shocking, no music, very quite, signs up all over the place, kids to remain at their tables at all times. Wouldn't visit this place again.
Ian McFetridge
Great wee place, something kinda nostalgic and traditional. A friendly, family atmosphere compared to the hustle of modern restaurants and street food places. Food is always absolutely spot on and very well priced.
Rebecca “Moss” Brannon
If you want to feel transported to 1970s decor, this is the place to go. I think they'd get more customers by hiring a professional designer to update the ambiance.Food was ok, but could have used "something special" that would likely come from hiring or consulting a modern professional chef. The fried haddock had a pleasant coating, so that should be kept. The french fries seemed to be from frozen, not fresh. The sampling of many types of salad with the grilled chicken was nice, but better seasoning of the chicken would have been nice.This is a tourist town, so they really ought to have on hand condiments (like hot chilli pepper sauce) that are standard in other countries.The Wi-Fi didn't work, and staff said it was always terrible on the rare occasions when it did work. It was obvious that the owners failed to use a competent IT network professional, because neither their network name nor password were customized to be human friendly (just the garbled string of numbers and letters that the internet provider gives as a default).Bottom line: this place CLEARLY would benefit from the owners looking around at their nearly empty restaurant and saying to themselves, "hmmm, perhaps we might make a lot more money in the long run by paying a short-term professional restaurant business consultant to bring us into the 21st century now." Heck, the owners should toss themselves in as a candidate for the reality show "Restaurant Makeover."
Grace Lee
In all the times I've been to Portrush, this is the first time I've eaten here and I will be back. The food was fresh and tasty, and the girls waiting the tables were helpful and friendly - the cost was about normal for what we got and the waiting time wasn't too bad either.. it's up a flight of stairs but worth the effort.. The restroom was dated but clean.
Ronnie Scott
Called in on a wet Tuesday afternoon at lunchtime,due to the weather the place was almost empty.Ordered the days special.Fresh beer battered haddock,mushy peas,homemade tarter sauce and chips @£12.50. Waited a short while for food,when it came it was well presented,and piping hot.The fish was huge,with large white flakes wdone in a light beer batter,perfect chips,great mushy peas.The staff was very attentive and pleasant and service was great.There was a great atmosphere .Will definitely be back.Kid-friendliness: There was a kids menue reasonably priced.
DWI872
Avoid. Waiting staff looked like they were in a trance. Didn't know answers to simple questions about the food. Food itself was just ok. Overpriced would be a compliment to them. £10.95 for a burger with a skim of cheese would've been fine if I hadn't have to pay another £4.95 for 'Garlic Fries' which were basically frozen potato cubes you buy from Iceland with a dollop of garlic butter over them. In all,we ordered a fish special, burger with cheese, chicken burger with bacon and cheese and chicken goujons. The latter 3 didnt come with fries! Bit strange. Started off by bringing us 2 cheseburgers. Sent one back and corrected them as per order. Then brought us 2 fish specials. Again, sent back as before. Been a long time since I've been out for lunch and not automatically had fries with my burger. I think £3.60 for a glass of watery 'Fanta' and 'Coke' takes the biscuit as well. Avoid the side salad btw l. looks dry and recycled from previous plates. The bill aas a joke. They Added a dish to it we didn't even order.! Overall a disappointing experience. Will never be back.
arlene coleman
Food exceptional, quality, flavour, portion size and reasonable prices. Relaxing dinning environment, definitely a go to in Portrush!
Cremated steaks and dirty surroundings advertises pasta outside I asked for plain pasta (daughters autistic and only eats pasta) waitress told me the chef refused to make it
Kiki Bell
Full of lovely staff and the restaurant it’s self was decorated lovely , although the food was not the best. Friend got a steak that was very small and dry , brother got a kids meal and the chips where half cooked and the rest just wasn’t very pleasant. Spent almost 70 pound and not very happy with what I had received
Chickenwinglover
My partner and kids were very hungry at around 4pm and this restaurant was one of very little places serving dinner at that time. The decor is dated. Staff are friendly enough but young and very unprofessional. Prices are ridiculous and we should have left at that stage but stayed and wanted to give it a chance. I have never in my life ever received food that looked as disgusting as all of our meals did. The burgers were grey, the fish and chips frozen crap and I got a chicken breast swimming in what was a flavoured water. The most weird meal. I tried it, couldn't eat it. Kids were hungry so ate the burgers and the other meals weren't ate. At no stage were we asked if food was ok, probably because they know it's not. My partner paid an extortionate amount of money for something that we would have got better from a chippy at a much much less amount. I should have complained in person I know but I really didn't want to upset the young ladies serving and there was no management there. Will never be back!!! Ladies toilet's were disgusting, I found out at later stage.
robinhF2657SR
Interesting nautical themed restaurant with nice stained glass windows. Service was friendly and efficient, order taken promptly and food arrived in good time. Steak was cooked well, chips were hot and crispy and peppercorn sauce was included (often an extra). Chicken was perfectly cooked and selection of salads were fresh and delicious. Two main courses and drinks came to about £40. We were impressed.
Paul Houston
Great food and atmosphere at a reasonable price.I've been coming to Portrush for all my life, and this is the first time I can recall being in here, and I wasn't disappointed. Note that the meat is from McAtamneys, and of good quality. The restaurant was very clean and staff were attentive and polite, and service was good. I do love coming to places which remind us of older times, and the Spinnaker was just one of those...make your way upstairs and you won't be disappointed. There is a very good kids menu, but it's not that far off the adult prices, but they do give good portions. And it has a bar in here, so you can enjoy a wide variety of drinks to compliment your meal. If God had of been kind and had a sea or waterfront view from here, it would have been the icing on a lovely cake.Kid-friendliness: Nautical / ship themed and great menu options.Parking: Short parking on street only. Cat parks approximately 10 mins away.
Fabulous dining experience in the middle of Portrush. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Prices are fabulous, and the food is always quick, hot, and full of flavour.I can't fault it!
Absolutely terrible. If I ever go to Portrush again, I'd drive to KFC in Coleraine before I'd set foot in this overpriced, third rate food joint again. STAY AWAY!
Over priced rubbish. 14 Sterling for a piece of greasy battered cod, and ripped off for 4pounds for a small bowl of supermarket frozen chips. Ridiculous. Bluebottles flying around. Not a fussy eater but this is one to avoid.
Food was really over priced, main dishes should come with a choice of side, got scampi it was £15 pound for scampi alone, and it wasn't even fresh I could tell it was frozen. £3.70 for a glass of coke. Atmosphere was shocking, no music, very quite, signs up all over the place, kids to remain at their tables at all times. Wouldn't visit this place again.
Great wee place, something kinda nostalgic and traditional. A friendly, family atmosphere compared to the hustle of modern restaurants and street food places. Food is always absolutely spot on and very well priced.
If you want to feel transported to 1970s decor, this is the place to go. I think they'd get more customers by hiring a professional designer to update the ambiance.Food was ok, but could have used "something special" that would likely come from hiring or consulting a modern professional chef. The fried haddock had a pleasant coating, so that should be kept. The french fries seemed to be from frozen, not fresh. The sampling of many types of salad with the grilled chicken was nice, but better seasoning of the chicken would have been nice.This is a tourist town, so they really ought to have on hand condiments (like hot chilli pepper sauce) that are standard in other countries.The Wi-Fi didn't work, and staff said it was always terrible on the rare occasions when it did work. It was obvious that the owners failed to use a competent IT network professional, because neither their network name nor password were customized to be human friendly (just the garbled string of numbers and letters that the internet provider gives as a default).Bottom line: this place CLEARLY would benefit from the owners looking around at their nearly empty restaurant and saying to themselves, "hmmm, perhaps we might make a lot more money in the long run by paying a short-term professional restaurant business consultant to bring us into the 21st century now." Heck, the owners should toss themselves in as a candidate for the reality show "Restaurant Makeover."
In all the times I've been to Portrush, this is the first time I've eaten here and I will be back. The food was fresh and tasty, and the girls waiting the tables were helpful and friendly - the cost was about normal for what we got and the waiting time wasn't too bad either.. it's up a flight of stairs but worth the effort.. The restroom was dated but clean.
Called in on a wet Tuesday afternoon at lunchtime,due to the weather the place was almost empty.Ordered the days special.Fresh beer battered haddock,mushy peas,homemade tarter sauce and chips @£12.50. Waited a short while for food,when it came it was well presented,and piping hot.The fish was huge,with large white flakes wdone in a light beer batter,perfect chips,great mushy peas.The staff was very attentive and pleasant and service was great.There was a great atmosphere .Will definitely be back.Kid-friendliness: There was a kids menue reasonably priced.
Avoid. Waiting staff looked like they were in a trance. Didn't know answers to simple questions about the food. Food itself was just ok. Overpriced would be a compliment to them. £10.95 for a burger with a skim of cheese would've been fine if I hadn't have to pay another £4.95 for 'Garlic Fries' which were basically frozen potato cubes you buy from Iceland with a dollop of garlic butter over them. In all,we ordered a fish special, burger with cheese, chicken burger with bacon and cheese and chicken goujons. The latter 3 didnt come with fries! Bit strange. Started off by bringing us 2 cheseburgers. Sent one back and corrected them as per order. Then brought us 2 fish specials. Again, sent back as before. Been a long time since I've been out for lunch and not automatically had fries with my burger. I think £3.60 for a glass of watery 'Fanta' and 'Coke' takes the biscuit as well. Avoid the side salad btw l. looks dry and recycled from previous plates. The bill aas a joke. They Added a dish to it we didn't even order.! Overall a disappointing experience. Will never be back.
Food exceptional, quality, flavour, portion size and reasonable prices. Relaxing dinning environment, definitely a go to in Portrush!
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Cremated steaks and dirty surroundings advertises pasta outside I asked for plain pasta (daughters autistic and only eats pasta) waitress told me the chef refused to make it
Full of lovely staff and the restaurant it’s self was decorated lovely , although the food was not the best. Friend got a steak that was very small and dry , brother got a kids meal and the chips where half cooked and the rest just wasn’t very pleasant. Spent almost 70 pound and not very happy with what I had received
My partner and kids were very hungry at around 4pm and this restaurant was one of very little places serving dinner at that time. The decor is dated. Staff are friendly enough but young and very unprofessional. Prices are ridiculous and we should have left at that stage but stayed and wanted to give it a chance. I have never in my life ever received food that looked as disgusting as all of our meals did. The burgers were grey, the fish and chips frozen crap and I got a chicken breast swimming in what was a flavoured water. The most weird meal. I tried it, couldn't eat it. Kids were hungry so ate the burgers and the other meals weren't ate. At no stage were we asked if food was ok, probably because they know it's not. My partner paid an extortionate amount of money for something that we would have got better from a chippy at a much much less amount. I should have complained in person I know but I really didn't want to upset the young ladies serving and there was no management there. Will never be back!!! Ladies toilet's were disgusting, I found out at later stage.
Interesting nautical themed restaurant with nice stained glass windows. Service was friendly and efficient, order taken promptly and food arrived in good time. Steak was cooked well, chips were hot and crispy and peppercorn sauce was included (often an extra). Chicken was perfectly cooked and selection of salads were fresh and delicious. Two main courses and drinks came to about £40. We were impressed.
Great food and atmosphere at a reasonable price.I've been coming to Portrush for all my life, and this is the first time I can recall being in here, and I wasn't disappointed. Note that the meat is from McAtamneys, and of good quality. The restaurant was very clean and staff were attentive and polite, and service was good. I do love coming to places which remind us of older times, and the Spinnaker was just one of those...make your way upstairs and you won't be disappointed. There is a very good kids menu, but it's not that far off the adult prices, but they do give good portions. And it has a bar in here, so you can enjoy a wide variety of drinks to compliment your meal. If God had of been kind and had a sea or waterfront view from here, it would have been the icing on a lovely cake.Kid-friendliness: Nautical / ship themed and great menu options.Parking: Short parking on street only. Cat parks approximately 10 mins away.