Villa Portstewart

Villa Portstewart

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Hours
Sun
12:00 pm - 12:30 am
Wed
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Sat
12:00 pm - 1:30 am
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About
Villa Bar & Grill Located on the famous Portstewart Promenade Home of Ocean Bar Venue overlooking the sea with restaurant, bars & veranda
CUISINES
European, Grill, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles567 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
33
Poor
40
Terrible
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Annstreks
Antrim999 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • friends
The staff definitely had their work cut out for them with the size of our 38 person group. We all had made our menu choices in advance and this helped so much with the organisation as long as people could recall what they had ordered lol. The staff were kept very busy with starters and main courses especially and constantly checked that everyone had what they required. Lovely well mannered friendly and attentive staff in lovely surroundings, the food was fabulous and many thanks to the restaurant and staff for hosting such a large crowd. I would definitely return here and hopefully I speak for all the people I was with.
Written 28 October 2024
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Beth G
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • family
This is a busy place but it was well worth it. We walked in off the street on a whim and were treated famously. The raspberry mojito is a new personal favorite! The food was delicious and we never felt rushed even though we walked in on game night without a booking.
Written 14 July 2024
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755Gemma755
Dungannon6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • family
Amazing experience at Villa Going out for lunch with 2 toddlers is quite a stressful experience but the staff made us feel welcome from we walked through the door Very professional service It was Saturday 27th July 2024 - unable to recall staff name but the lady that brought over the colours for my toddlers was thoughful and genuine - it didn't seem like an act. It seemed she really wanted us to enjoy our meal out The food was great and our kids loved their spag bol! Thanks so much for the kindness and making us feel at ease
Written 27 July 2024
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dixiechick222
Derry25 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • family
I was so disappointed with how Villa had dealt with negative feedback that I felt obligated to write this review. After highly recommending this establishment to visiting family & friends, a table was booked & everyone was looking forward to catching up over dinner. Sadly, our party was drastically reduced due to Covid but the remaining few went ahead with the booking. I cannot fault the food. It was excellent from start to finish. The staff who served us our food & drinks were friendly & polite. Unfortunately, the restaurant supervisor was quite rude & unprofessional throughout service. Derek seemed to be in a hurry from the very start, from taking our initial drinks order & continuing right through to the end of service. He only informed us that he needed our table in 15 minutes when we had just finished our mains & had yet to choose from the dessert menu! Even when we were eating our desserts, he brought both the bill and then the card machine for us to settle payment. We vacated our table at the requested time only to find that our table was still empty 15 minutes later! Derek's clinical manner, his sharp tones & lack of warmth sadly put a dampener on what was otherwise a lovely night. My friend who originally made the booking received a feedback questionnaire from Villa a few days later. As an avid reviewer, she gave her honest opinions highlighting the poor service from Derek. The following day she received an email from Villa informing her that she was 'blocked' from making any future bookings. This email should've been sent to the reservations staff but mistakenly was sent to her. I'm extremely disappointed in the way Villa has dealt with everything. So when you ask for feedback from your customers, do you get instantly blocked for constructive criticism? Any other eating establishment would welcome such feedback if it helps them to make improvements in giving their customers that perfect dining experience but sadly not Villa. Don't ask for customer feedback if you can't accept negative comments. My friend also put up a Google review which has conveniently 'disappeared'. Obviously, they don't want anyone else to read a review that highlights their skulduggery behaviour. There are plenty of restaurants in the near vicinity that value customer feedback but this isn't one of them. I've always recommended Villa to visiting friends & family but because of the way in which they handled this situation, I regretfully will not be doing so from now on.
Written 24 August 2023
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Jack
5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • couples
** Bugs in lettuce** Went to Villa tonight for a few drinks and some food. Not one to write a bad review but I feel like this is completely necessary! My parter got the bean chilli after watching the chef tip it out of a microwave dish and the guacamole out of a squeezie bottle. Was exactly what she thought it would be like. Disgusting. I and 2 of our friends got the salt and chill chicken. Which also was nearly inedible. Pure Dog meat! It was that bad. Also to top it off there was maggots in the lettuce. They took the 3 mains of the bill. Not really good enough after one of us eating all the lettuce and then going to the bathroom feeling sick. Would not recommended! Stay away.
Written 4 October 2024
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Christine O
7 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • family
Where do I start? Everything started off well. I booked a table for 12 and paid a deposit. Many of our party got COVID and couldn't travel so I changed the booking to 4. Everything was fine until that point. We got there and had rather brusque service. Our waiter was at times condescending, hurried us and just wanted us in and out. After finishing our main meal, we were told that they needed the table back in 20 mins. We hurried our dessert and we were swiftly moved on (despite our table still being empty 15 mins later). This is where it gets interesting. I got an automated email asking for feedback. I gave it, was rather generous and honest but imagine my surprise when I get an email the following day saying that all further bookings from me are blocked. Is this how customers are treated when employers hear something they don't like? I was asked for feedback!! I emailed back and asked why my future bookings were blocked and got no response. Perhaps all incoming mail is blocked from me. That was a week ago. I've waited long enough for a response. If you look at my numerous Google reviews, you'll see that I'm fair, and most are 4/5 or 5/5. This has left a very bitter taste in my mouth and I won't be recommending this place to anyone. Very disappointing and unprofessional.
Written 21 August 2023
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Kevin P
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • family
We visited on Sunday evening of bank holiday weekend when the restaurant was busy. We were seated promptly and someone was straight over for drinks order. Waiting staff were on hand for when we were ready to order meals. Our meals were served within 5 or 10 mins of order and were of highest quality and well presented. Restaurant very clean and well laid out. Staff very attentive and helpful. A varied menu, with good vegetarian options, at competitive price.
Written 9 May 2024
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Honest Review
11 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • family
So disappointed.. this is a fast food restaurant, nothing else. Arrived to our table 18.45, ordered starters say 10 minutes later and they arrived at our table within 5 minutes. We were shocked. When the waitress came to clear the table we asked to hold the mains for 20 minutes only to be told they were ready but they held them. Obviously under a heat lamp. We could have been in and out in 20minutes.
Written 12 October 2023
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Shirley Mo
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • couples
This was our first experience at Villa but it definitely won't be our last. Really vibrant atmosphere, lots of very attentive staff and most importantly the food was outstanding. The slow cooked Daube was melt in your mouth delicious and the Chilli Beef was really flavoursome. Plates were beautifully presented and portion sizes were perfect. We thought the overall price was reasonable and can't wait to go back to try some of the other dishes on the menu.
Written 6 July 2024
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Sharon L
Derry2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • friends
Villa blows my mind. From the moment you walk in the music, decor and fabulous hospitality sets the standard. We had no booking, due to last minute babysitter availability, and the place was already busy. However (after some table 'juggling') we were seated up at fire place and served by lovely waitress. In fact food and service excelled so much we had to get baby sitter to stay on - cocktails a must. Amazing daube of beef that was melt in the mouth texture and linguine just rocked my other half. Cannot say enough about this place, our new go to.
Written 13 October 2024
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Pforj
Ballymoney197 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • couples
Called in on a bit of a whim in the middle of the afternoon and it was already busy. Seated straight away by the very pleasant manager and this set the tone for the whole meal. Staff were great throughout and the food matched the staff. I had sea bass and chips which was well cooked, light but filling whilst my wife had the veg stir fry which went down a treat. Didn’t get dessert as we were already pleasantly full. Great spot if you are up on the coast and want something more than a takeout at reasonable prices
Written 12 May 2024
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emmachoo
94 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 • family
We ate here as a family of 4 on Saturday evening. Arrived around 6pm as we knew it would be very busy and tables are allocated on arrival and bookings are not taken. We were told that it could be 1hr 15min wait but didn't mind as we were happy to enjoy some drinks in the bar/club area upstairs. Only waited about an hour before we got the call to come downstairs to be seated. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our daughter has an egg allergy and we were impressed that the restaurant have a folder with allergy advice on every dish on the menu. It gave her reassurance and made it much easier to choose. The food was superb and my husband especially enjoyed the amount of chilli on his salt and chilli chicken - superhot and exactly how he likes it and he's usually very hard to please on this being of Indian descent! The staff were very efficient and Becky was brilliant in ensuring that we had everything we needed. We would definitely return on another visit to Portstewart and highly recommend it for its location, food quality, value for money and attentive service. Also had a great vibe with the music.. Not everyone's cup of tea having music cranked up but we enjoyed it with our teenage daughters.
Written 12 September 2021
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fashionfeverish
Drumshanbo13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • family
Made a reservation for 1pm on a Sunday. We were shown to our table quickly and efficiently. Waitresses very friendly and attentive. We were left crayons and a colouring in page for our 5 yo son which occupied him while we waited for our food. Waiting time was great, not too long as to seem ages but not too quick to seem as if we were being rushed. My husband and I both had the roast beef dinner and it was perfection; generous serving of beef that was perfectly cooked with beautiful silky mash and some vegetables. We also both had a dessert, I loved the rhubarb and ginger creme Brulee while husband had the raspberry ruffle Eton mess. Prices good given the generous portions and great sea view. Will definitely return on our next visit to Portstewart.
Written 13 August 2023
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Beverley
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • family
Food is very good with huge sized portions with meat cooked well to standard. We (family of 5) were seated in a ( there is a bar section then also a standard restaurant section we were seated in the restaurant) alcove with another family which was very quiet and could hear others at the table very well, it was not cramped or overcrowded with plenty of space for everyone. Service was prompt for all courses with the server making sure all food was served to our standards. Overall very happy with the villa and would recommend to other larger families.
Written 28 December 2023
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Caroline C
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • couples
This is our favourite bar/venue. We were in for Sunday lunch and as usual the food was spot on. I had the slow cooked beef which was amazing and so tender, and my husband had his favourite chicken stack. We then went through to the bar more more drinks and cocktails. Always made to feel so welcome by Chris and Maggie and the entire team. Fantastic spot right on the promenade, with views across the bay. We love to sit outside in the summer with an ice cold glass of wine watching the sea. Best venue on the North Coast by a mile!
Written 2 February 2024
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