Lobster Pot
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About Lobster Pot
Lobster Pot is a seafood restaurant on The Square in Downpatrick, with a menu that runs to twenty dishes. Seafood Chowder is on the menu, and gluten free options are available alongside the wider range. A back function room hosts group events such as baby showers and christening buffets. The main dining room has a fireplace, and dogs are welcome throughout the space. It opens Wednesday to Sunday and stays closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Mussels
- Seafood Chowder
- Scampi and Chips
- Guinness
- Fish and Chips
- Steak
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lobster, seafood chowder, kimchi chicken and prawn pil pil.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lobster, seafood chowder, kimchi chicken and prawn pil pil.
Customer Review Summary
Seafood chowder draws the most praise, described by reviewers as full of fish and the best one diner had ever tasted. Close behind, the lobster splits opinion: some call it a good size while others found the meat mushy and disappointing, and a few note it's pricey for the amount of meat you actually get. Dishes like the Kimchi Chicken and Prawn Pil Pil, along with gluten free options and a burger with chips, also earn mentions, and diners booking functions describe a baby shower and a christening buffet handled with attentive staff and personal touches. Service is generally called friendly and welcoming, with one server praised for fetching a kitchen answer promptly, though one reviewer felt let down by poor service, small portions, and pricing on a single visit. A couple of longtime visitors also note the food wasn't as good as before and the decor and toilets felt in need of a refresh.
Customer Review Summary
Seafood chowder draws the most praise, described by reviewers as full of fish and the best one diner had ever tasted. Close behind, the lobster splits opinion: some call it a good size while others found the meat mushy and disappointing, and a few note it's pricey for the amount of meat you actually get. Dishes like the Kimchi Chicken and Prawn Pil Pil, along with gluten free options and a burger with chips, also earn mentions, and diners booking functions describe a baby shower and a christening buffet handled with attentive staff and personal touches. Service is generally called friendly and welcoming, with one server praised for fetching a kitchen answer promptly, though one reviewer felt let down by poor service, small portions, and pricing on a single visit. A couple of longtime visitors also note the food wasn't as good as before and the decor and toilets felt in need of a refresh.
Featured reviews
- Paul Riordan
“We went to the Lobster Pot after our daughters Christening, the buffet was delicious and venue was perfect! All our guests had a great time and the staff were very attentive. Highly Recommend!”
- Vanessa Kearney
“We came to Strangford specifically for the lobster, so we were really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, we left badly disappointed. The lobster was a good size, but the meat was mushy and not pleasant to eat. We walked in and the lady …”
- Paddy Gorman
“It felt like you were dining in the front room of a home. Tables were well spaced, music pleasant and just in background, so you could have conversations without shouting. The menu, for me was too tempting, I was asked "Anything to your liking?" I listed half the menu, and then mentioned the lobster. We had a question about 1 dish, our server quickly said she didn't know, but went straight to the kitchen and came back with the answer. My compatriot decided on a main (the one we had asked about) but there was so much temptation I went for 2 starters. Was certainly not a problem when our server took the order. I had the Kimchi Chicken and Prawn Pil Pil as in the image. I did the best that I could to clean the plate, and if I was at home I would have licked it. Flavours that balanced, complicated and called for more. It was only then that I realised, we were sitting enjoying our food so much, that were not having a conversation. Both of us aware that the other was enjoying their meal, it was bliss. I need to starve for a few days before I visit again, just so that I can get the privilege of the other options”
- Guillermo Martínez Espina
“Dog friendly and very good service. The seafood chowder is amazing, it has a lot of fish. The lobster is quite expensive for what you can actually eat but I guess that’s the case everywhere.”
- Lynne Morrison
“Called in for lunch - staff very friendly and welcoming. Food really fresh, and a good range of gluten free food. Good value for high quality food.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 10
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 6
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
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