Ox Belfast

No matter how many little dishes are thrown in its general vicinity, it's difficult to see how the three-course supper will die. It has the arc of a story: the hunger and excitement for the beginning, the lengthier (usually meatier) middle when we are familiar with the terrain. Then a change in tone for dessert, perhaps with a corny epilogue to whet the thirst for a sequel.

Ox Belfast is one of the most inventive waterside locations in Northern Ireland's capital, because of its cool and original flavors. The area is kept basic and pared-back with whitewashed brick walls, Danish-inspired seats, deep-brown woods, and a busy open kitchen. It's been a Michelin-starred restaurant since 2016, so customers can expect wonderful seasonal items on the tasting menu — maybe a lamb shank. Ox Belfast is a hip and edgy restaurant that seats 40, with a plate-glass shopfront facing the ocean, exposed brick and polished concrete accents, and an intimate mezzanine section for more discreet eating. Open for lunch, pre-theatre, and dinner service Tuesday through Saturday.

Address: Ox, 1 Oxford Street, Belfast BT1 3LA, Northern Ireland
Website: https://oxbelfast.com/
Hours: 12:00 PM – 21:30 PM
Tel: 442 89 031 4121