Best Restaurants in Antrim: 2019 Edition

Ox comes out as top of the pile once more.

Looking for the best places to eat and best restaurants in Antrim?

Earlier this week, the Ulster regional round of the Irish Restaurant Awards were held and here’s who came out on top in Antrim.

Ox, Belfast, enjoyed double success on the night taking the overall best restaurant title and best wine experience.

Creative cooking @oxbelfast – yoghurt, olive oil, cassis and liquorice was the star of the show #MIchelinStar pic.twitter.com/S7EKh170RS
— The MICHELIN Guide (@MichelinGuideUK) March 9, 2019

If you think somewhere has been overlooked for the best restaurant in Antrim, leave a suggestion in the comments below.

This year’s grand final (announcing Ulster and All Ireland winners) will be held in Dublin in May.

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Irish Restaurant Awards Winners 2019: Antrim

Best Restaurant: Ox, Belfast
Best Chef: Alex Greene, Deanes Eipic
Best Newcomer: Bia Rebel Ramen
Best Restaurant Manager: Gareth McCaughey, The Muddlers Club
Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant: The Taylor & Clay Restaurant at Bullitt Hotel
Best Customer Service: The Muddlers Club
Best Gastro Pub: The Morning Star
Best Café: Curated Kitchen & Coffee
Pub of the Year: Sunflower Public House
Best Wine Experience: Ox, Belfast
Best World Cuisine: Jumon
Best ‘Free From’: Home Restaurant
Best Kids Size Me: Ramore Wine Bar
Local Food Hero: Dara and Ciara O hArtghaile, Ursa Minor Bakehouse
Best Emerging Irish Cuisine: The Slemish Market Supper Club
Best Casual Dining: Slemish Market Supper Club