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Lobster Pot — Seafood Restaurants in Downpatrick

Lobster Pot

Seafood RestaurantsDownpatrick, NIR

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(762 reviews)

Quick info

028 4488 1288
9-11 The Square, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30 7ND, United Kingdom
£20–50 · Reported by 50 people

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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

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

20 dishes
  • Mussels
  • Seafood Chowder
  • Scampi and Chips
  • Guinness
  • Fish and Chips
  • Steak
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Reviews

4.4/5
762 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lobster, seafood chowder, kimchi chicken and prawn pil pil.

5★
484
4★
167
3★
56
2★
23
1★
32

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
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  • 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

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