I have dined here twice over the last few months and a different experience each time — one very good and one very bad. The restaurant is beautifully decorated if not a bit pompous but I found the staff friendly and attentive both times. The concept to let you cook your steak to your liking is also a nice novelty although as munch as it may be tempting to see how hot the hot stone actually is it’s not a wise idea to test it out as it is around 450 degrees so I’m told. I dined here at lunch time before Christmas and there was a selected Christmas menu on offer which I understand most places do this time of year but there wasn’t very much else on offer for a small lunch and I didn’t really want a big dinner. They also offered 2 specials of which one wasn’t available. This was my second time here and to be honest it spoilt my first experience as I had thought it was lovely before. Maybe it is more of an evening experience rather than lunch time as it could be too heavy for an afternoon snack. Pre theatre menu is available and is also reasonably priced. I haven’t written it off completely but I am dubious about going back as the second time definitely was not as good as the first
Chris M.
Classificação do local: 5 Belfast, United Kingdom
First time ever at stix and stones, sort of knew what the concept was but had no clue where the venue was, and what can I say! Was well impressed not just with the food but with the décor and the customer service! From start to finish the staff were all professional and knew there stuff, we went for the pre theatre menu which was £16 for 2 courses or £19 for three courses which was excellent value, I went for a salad starter and a 7oz rump steak main(£2.50 supplement) and the wife had some fish starter which I can’t remember what it was but it was very nice and the tuna for main and that was lovely as well, my starter was good, but my steak was perfect, was worried it would have been small but the side order of Cajun fries and the steak where perfect amount for me, can honestly say it was one of, if not the best steak I have had! The staff were excellent, u could tell they were trying to push u to spend more, but not forcefully and where more recommending cocktails, desserts etc can say we will be back again and hopefully soon!!!
Orlagh M.
Classificação do local: 5 Belfast, United Kingdom
Visited here for the first time last night, thanks to Unilocal and manager Stevie for giving me and hubby a voucher Have to say, it lived upto its reputation… I loved it! I was too overcome by the food to even remember to takes pics of the décor, but that’s no bad thing I reckon lol! We were promptly seated on arrival despite not having a booking, and as it was just after 6pm, were offered the choice of the a la carts menu or the pre-theatre set menu(which we both chose) 2 courses were £15.95, 3 courses for £18.95! Bargain! Especially for city centre! Our server Orlagh(fantastic name) and another girl which I regret didn’t catch her name, were lovely, accommodating and when they heard it was our anniversary congratulated us and we’re so pleasant! Really nice girls! They even sent out a congratulatory dessert plate So…onto the food Hubby ordered 2 course(wimp) and I ordered 3 course(fatty) He had the Parma ham, tomato & mozzarella salad, 7oz rump(on the stone) with Cajun fries(with pesto, crème fraiche & cheddar) I had smoked salmon parfait, yellowfin tuna steak, hand cut chips with truffle mayonnaise & parmesan and pineapple Eton mess with a rum cream for dessert O.M.G!!! It was all delicious! I mean… gorgeous!!! The server Orlagh(again fantastic name!) explained to us how the stone worked, not to touch as it was 400oC() and that the meat was seared already, all we had to do was take it off, cut into bite size chunks, then place back on the stone for 30 seconds to 1 min depending on how you liked it I also had a cheeky ¼ bottle of prosecco, and a stix mojito… which was damn fine! Although the cocktails are £7.95…so if I went back, I would have to stop myself from racking up quite a hefty bill! All in all I had a fantastic meal! Dying to go back… maybe for a cheeky lunch after hitting the shops
Steven R.
Classificação do local: 4 Frisco, TX
Dinner with 5. We had the chicken, lamb, steak and yellow fin. I’d recommend all. Sides were great but the bacon and potatoes were the hands down winner. Service was attentive and timely. We lingered a bit, but never felt rushed. Great for groups
Glenn P.
Classificação do local: 4 Glengormley, United Kingdom
From the Sublime to the Ridiculous My first experience of Stix and Stones was a few months ago. On the express lunch, I got a pulled pork sandwich along with thick cut chips and garlic sauce. I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the meal was, and the icing on the cake was the garlic sauce. The garlic sauce was a revelation, so nice that I was already looking forward to going back before I’d even finished my first bite!!! Due to circumstance, it was four moths before I got to visit again. It was always going to be tough to live up the high standards of the first visit, but the second time was not exactly a vintage occasion. The pulled pork sandwich was not on the menu anymore unfortunately, but it was what has now become known in my office as #garlicgate that spoiled it. I ordered fries hoping that it would come with the sauce like last time but no such luck. I nearly choked with shock after my first bite; my beloved garlic had been replaced with a sauce that can only be described as questionable. I could not believe it, my hopes and dreams of the last four months downed with one bite… The sandwich I ordered was very nice, but without the garlic sauce, the visit could not compare. It was the hope that killed me…
Kerry D.
Classificação do local: 5 Dunmurry, United Kingdom
Back for more… lol I just enjoyed this restaurant so much that when the girls suggested Stix and Stones for lunch I didn’t mind too much :) We ordered from the express lunch menu. I decided on the Goats cheese starter, brioche bun burger and handcut fries for main and a beautiful chocolate ganache for dessert finished off nicely with a strong Americano :) the service was excellent, very friendly and helpful staff!
Emma B.
Classificação do local: 4 Belfast, United Kingdom
Tried here tonight for the first time, for some dinner. We both ordered the 8oz rump beef on the stone. The concept is pretty simply but unique — your steak is brought out on a very hot stone and is rare when brought to you. You cut your steak into strips and cook it on the stone until it is the way you want it. It takes about a minute for well done meat, and only around 25 seconds for medium. The great thing is you can cook it a little and then stick it back on the stone if it isn’t cooked enough for your liking. If you don’t fancy doing this they will serve your steak cooked and all — but where’s the fun in that! The steak is served with tomato, mushrooms and a sauce of your choosing. I also ordered a side of creamed potatoes. The food was all delicious. We also shared a dessert which was a white chocolate mousse. It was also tasty. Staff were pleasant, helpful and always checked if we were okay and provided very quick service even though it was a busy Saturday night. I would return here.
Andrew C.
Classificação do local: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Not a big meat eater but unlike similar places this has a great choice of other dishes. My wife said her steak was top 3 she’s had and the swordfish for me was brilliant. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it. Recommend the butternut squash/chestnuts and Cajun home fries.
Glenn M.
Classificação do local: 4 Belfast, United Kingdom
Came here for my leaving lunch. Located on Upper Queen Street this place is really central and only a 5 min walk from City Hall. The lunch menu was extensive and catered for everyone in our Party. The waiter«Andy» was super friendly and really could do enough for us. The food was amazing and they even catered to the needs of my «picky» colleagues. I ordered the steak ciabatta and it was cooked perfectly. The food overall was great and the salad on the side was equally as yummy. Overall the service was great with the food being equally as good. I would really recommend this place. I haven’t had a dinner so will be making a point of trying it out soon. In the meantime if you are planning a leaving lunch or looking a reason to get out for a bite to eat with colleagues — you should give here a go. We where really happy with this place
Stacey K.
Classificação do local: 5 Belfast, United Kingdom
Stix and Stones gets a full five stars from me! I’ve been twice now and just love it! Being the creature of habit that i am, i ordered the same thing both times, the Calamari starter and the Mushroom pasta for main — both delicious! The starters are huge — you could probably just share a starter. I’ve never had a cocktail here but i noticed(with serious envy) someone elses cocktail that was served in a cork bottle in a bucket of ice. It looked amazing. Stix and Stones deserves a full five stars!
Fiona S.
Classificação do local: 4 Belfast, United Kingdom
Been here a few times, usually opt for lamb or steak on hot plate. It’s a good deal if you go pre theatre at £14.95 for two courses. Sides are usually good too. My friend had seaweed battered salmon and cod last time and said it was v good but we just got hot plates this time. See pic. Wine is from £4.50 a glass and about 12 cocktails to choose from at £7.95. I didn’t have one but there was plenty around and looked huge. The place is nicely decorated and staff are friendly. Seems quite busy most nights when I pass home.
Sarah M.
Classificação do local: 5 Belfast, United Kingdom
Because it was before 7pm, we were able to avail of the pre-theatre menu which is two courses for £14.95 or three courses for £17.95. The restaurant holds around 136 diners and was already filling up by the time we got there. For starters I chose the Chicken wings which were covered in a teriyaki sauce and crème fraiche salsa, and served with a cucumber salad. There were about eight or nine wings in the dish– so a great sized portion for a starter. The chicken was juicy and came straight off the bone. The combination of the spicy teriyaki sauce with the soured salsa was also really interesting and flavoursome. Barry chose the whipped Goats Cheese and Filo pastry starter, which came with pickled pears, quince jam and candied walnuts. Again, the different combinations of the flavours was something he remarked on– from the sweetness of the pears, to the slight tanginess of the goats cheese, there were top marks from him. For mains we both selected the 8oz Rump of Beef(although Barry was toying with the Seared Tuna steak which also looked lovely). The mains come with a side dish which include hand cut chips, creamed potatoes, red onion and olive salad, or quails eggs. We both went for the hand cut chips. I was so impressed when the steak came out– it was a large cut and extremely tender. To top it off, the flavour from cooking on the stone was gorgeous. Barry likes his steak rare while I am more medium/well, so it great to cook it yourself, exactly how you like it. The steak comes with side of pepper sauce and normally I would use a lot of sauce, but I felt the steak was so tasty that it didn’t need very much. The stone stays hot for around 45 minutes so we were able to cook our steak bit by bit, just as the waiter had recommended. Finally for dessert, we shared the Chocolate and Hazelnut Brownie(which comes with Vanilla ice cream and blood orange foam), and the Caramel Panna Cotta(served with banana sorbet and spiced bread.) To highlight the brownie and spiced bread in particular– the brownie, which was served warm, was succulent and gooey, while the homemade spiced bread had a gorgeous familiar ‘Christmas spice’ taste to it. Overall, Stix and Stones didn’t disappoint– the place was warm and welcoming, the staff(and in particular, David) were friendly, the stone experience is novel, and the food was top notch– and all at under £18 each! No doubt we’ll be here again soon!
Tony B.
Classificação do local: 5 Belfast, United Kingdom
First time I tried here and I wasn’t disappointed. We were welcomed and served by extremely friendly and attentive staff. I had the ‘steak on a stone’ which was a top notch piece of meat and even better when you can cook it to your liking. I’ll definitely be going back here.
Christopher M.
Classificação do local: 5 Belfast, United Kingdom
This is my second time here. The staff are very friendly and the food is amazing. I go for the set menu(2 courses). For starter i had the chicken wings which are very nice and crispy. I then went for the rump steak for mains, which they serve on a hot stone that you cook it on. Would definitely come here a third time!
Ciara S.
Classificação do local: 4 Belfast, United Kingdom
Was a bit dubious about trying this place as I’ve recently started following a more vegetarian type diet. However they did have a couple of veggie options on the menu. Goats cheese starter and mushroom pasta with a side salad is what I opted for — and it was delicious. The meat eaters in the party I was with enjoyed their food as well. Wine was lovely and service impeccable. Was a little pricey though — however there is a more reasonable early bird menu. Could do with a few more vegetarian selections, but very good food nonetheless…
Stevie M.
Classificação do local: 5 Belfast, United Kingdom
Booked a last minute table at Stix and Stones on Saturday and they managed to squeeze me in at 9:15 which this just shows the popularity of the place. From the moment you enter the restaurant you can smell sizzling steak cooking at every table. There’s a real buzz about the place and it was really busy considering I visited on the first Saturday in January. One thing I immediately noticed on entry was how dark it was, we were seated at a table behind a partition and although it was private I felt like we needed a little more light. The menu has plenty of variety, as well as steak there was fish, chicken and pasta dishes. I went for the goats cheese for starter which was a perfect prelude to the Rump Steak. The staff were great at explaining the concept of the restaurant, when ordering they asked if we had been before and then they explained that when ordering steak they sealed it in the kitchen and you cooked it on a hot stone at the table. The cool thing about this is that it takes away any steaks going back to the kitchen because they aren’t cooked to the customers liking. You can hear your steaks hissing on their way to you before see them which I loved. I love the whole experience of cooking your own food at a restaurant, it’s a talking and a very tasty talking point at Stix and Stones. The hot stone cooks your steak pretty quickly so you have to be careful because before you know it your steak can become dry. One thing to note is that Stix and Stones don’t have any beer on tap so I went for a simple Heineken to wash down my rump — I think they are missing a trick, a nice craft beer would be the perfect partner to their succulent beef. The staff were great, really polite and attentive which made our visit even more enjoyable!