Wine & Brine in Lisburn

I had been looking forward to trying this place for sometime as I'd heard great things about it and of course because it has a Michelin star. The menu looked interesting and I read it online before I went. Once arrived, I realised it wasn't exactly the same but that isn't unusual in restaurants because of sourcing ingredients.My starter was a stuffed courgette flower containing crab, scattered with fresh shrimp with a lobster bisque and edible flowers on top. It certainly looked the part. The taste was something else entirely. The filling inside was definitely missing something to make it memorable. Very bland. I enjoyed the bisque but the shrimp were not good at all. They gave a sort of bitter taste to the whole dish.For mains I ordered monkfish with a tandori sauce and cucumber raita on top. And the flowers once again. Presentation was good. The fish was cooked really nicely. My problem was with the over seasoning of it all. I've never been served a dish as salty as that anywhere ever. And I've eaten salt baked cod before in Turkey.I tried my best to eat it, not wanting to make a fuss since they seemed busy. On reflection, I should have just said something. At the end I was asked how everything was since I'd eaten less than half. I explained. The waitress was polite and said I could have had the meal recooked if I'd said at the start. She went to speak to the chef and management and the dish was removed from the bill.All in all a mixed bag. Good customer service, nice building, nice wine but sadly the food disappointed - and on my birthday too. I will be back though, trying something different this time and if anything is amiss I will remember that they encourage you to speak up.

When you start your meal with a simple request for bread and you get the most delicious flavoursome bread I’ve tasted in a long time ,including a brioche bun oozing with a cheese sauce filling … you just know your in for a stellar meal . Stunning food ,fresh and cooked to perfection . A great restaurant that we shall certainly revisit again . Hats off to to a great team !

This was my first visit to the restaurant and I was certainly impressed with the delightful atmosphere and memorable taste of flavours in each of the dishes served up.I have been recovering from illness during the visit and therefore my appetite wasn't able to fully appreciate the beautiful dishes set before me.Fortunately my life long friend Martin compensated for this visit by virtually licking hisplates.When my health improves I will be be making a bee line back here.The staff were superb and explained the contents of the menu with great passion and detail and are to be commended.The restaurant had an informal aura and showed no signs of pretentious which is a breath of fresh air.This restaurant doesn't need a Michelin Star,it's fine as it stands and long may it continue.

A beautiful restaurant with delicious food.Lovely staff that was friendly and attentive.Will be back again to try their set menu.We went at 7pm on a Thursday evening, the rush was just ending and there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere that gave us space.

The best meal I've eaten. Imaginative without being showy. Great wine at a reasonable price, and good service - friendly, knowledgeable and professional. A Michelin star can't be too distant. Can food be better than this?

One of the must places to have a special night. Would put Dean's restaurant in Belfast a good run for it's money

Both stars for for the starter and the decor only. Everything else was well below expectations. I just dont understand why people rave about this place. I guess it’s just reputation and people wanting to believe it’s good. Staff looked very unhappy, didn’t finish my food and didn’t bother orders mr a desert, if you knew me you’d know it would have to be bad for that. Won’t bother going back. Fancy looking and sounding food with terrible flavours. Really should be one star.

Had a meal in wine and Brine last night. The food was amazing absolutely delicious. The staff and service was 1st class. Attended to our needs 100%. The decor and seated area was beautifully presented and well spaced out. We will certainly be back and would recommend it to to everyone. Thankyou Wine and Brine 👏👏

Delicious. We had warm Kilkeel crab tart, game sausage with truffle mash followed by Monkfish Kiev and loin of venison with a venison pie. Absolutely fab. The side for the Kiev was a shellfish bearnaise also fantastic.

Excellent food , service & atmosphere. We really enjoyed our dinner at this restaurant, highly recommend.