The Grouse - Ballymena

I recently had a fantastic experience at The Grouse restaurant. Meeting up with friends for dinner and cocktails, we all opted for the affordable 2 course special menu. I enjoyed a delicious lasagne and chips for my main, followed by a delectable chocolate brownie with ice cream. All four of us agreed that the food was tasty and the service was attentive.

I went to the Grouse restaurant with some friends before Christmas, and informed the staff that I have Coeliac Disease and needed all my food to be gluten free. Despite being reassured multiple times, I got sick shortly after finishing my meal. I had to leave early and ended up getting violently ill, both in a car park and at home. It took four days to fully recover from what seemed like a severe gluten reaction. I reached out to the restaurant to inform them of my experience, but have not received any response even a month later. This lack of customer care is disappointing.

My family and I went to this restaurant on Boxing Day. We thought it would be quiet, but it was actually busy. The food was delicious, especially my favorite, the brie. The fireplaces throughout the restaurant made it cozy. The staff were excellent and the cocktails were fantastic. There was still plenty of Christmas atmosphere in the air.

I came in to sample the Christmas menu and I was impressed with the vast range of options available. I decided to go for the deep fried Brie to start and roast salmon fillet for the main. The Brie was delicious and the cranberry sauce complimented it very well. I got a Generous portion of salmon which was cooked perfectly accompanied by veg and mash which was also very tasty. I would also recommend the flat white martini which put me in the festive mood. The staff seemed very helpful, pleasant and mannerly

10 out of 10 for food and service at the Grouse. We always book here to get together at Christmas. Cocktails were too good. There have been a few changes since we last visited with lovely floral decor added in the restaurant and more seating areas. Very busy and it had a lovely friendly atmosphere.