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What to order
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Ulster Fry
Mentioned multiple times as one of the best breakfasts in Belfast, praised for good quality ingredients, proper cooking, and nostalgic, home-style taste reminiscent of a grandmother's cooking.
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Fish and Chips
Frequently recommended for its large portion size, excellent quality, and being considered the best or one of the best fish and chips in Belfast, with friendly service enhancing the experience.
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Large Breakfast Fry / All Day Fry
Highly praised as excellent, well-cooked, and generous in portion size, providing a satisfying and delicious meal with friendly and attentive service.
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Chips (Fries)
Recommended especially the Christmas chips, noted as the best around by one reviewer, although one comment suggested they could be cooked a bit longer for better color.
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Stack (Soda bread topped with bacon, potato cake, sausages, pancake, and eggs)
Described as a revelation and a unique, hearty dish that impressed a reviewer enough to want to recreate it at home.
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Garlic Mushrooms over Sourdough
Mentioned as a fabulous starter choice, indicating good flavor and quality.
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Chicken Goujons with Curry Sauce
Praised as excellent with a flavorful curry sauce that is not fruity but has a good spicy kick.
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Steak
Mentioned positively as part of a family meal experience, indicating good quality and satisfaction.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 4 PM |
About Bright's Restaurant
Straightforward restaurant for all-day, traditional breakfasts, plus Irish and international dishes.
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Bright's Restaurant known for?
Bright's Restaurant is best known for its Ulster fry and all day fry, along with fish and chips and other chippy style meals. Reviewers repeatedly mention the hearty portions, well cooked breakfast plates, and the fact that the food feels like a traditional home cooked meal.
What dishes are most recommended at Bright's Restaurant?
The most recommended dishes include the Ulster fry, medium fry with scrambled eggs, all day fry, fish and chips, chicken goujons, and garlic mushrooms over sourdough. Reviewers also call out the cod, chips, and the steak as good choices, with the chips and breakfast plates getting especially strong praise.
What is the atmosphere like at Bright's Restaurant?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and diner like, with several reviewers describing it as simple, down to earth, or like a mum's kitchen. It suits groups, tourists, and solo diners, and the fast moving service helps even when there is a queue.
Is Bright's Restaurant good value?
Yes, many reviewers say the food is very reasonable for the £10–20 price range, especially given the large portions. Comments about immense servings, big breakfast plates, and good quality home cooked meals suggest strong value for money in Belfast city centre.
How busy does Bright's Restaurant get?
It often has a queue, and the planning info says there is usually a wait, especially at peak times like Saturdays. Reviewers say the line usually moves quickly, with seating often happening in about 10 to 15 minutes.
Is parking available at Bright's Restaurant?
Yes. Paid street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Bright's Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Bright's Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is Bright's Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Bright's Restaurant is good for kids.
