The Grill Restaurant

You're heading out towards Prehen, away from the city centre bustle, and into the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself. The Grill sits within the Everglades Hotel—and yes, it's a hotel restaurant, but don't let that put you off. There's a formality here that feels intentional rather than stuffy: proper tablecloths, professional service, the works. The cooking takes itself seriously without being pretentious, which is rare enough these days. It's the sort of spot locals book for anniversaries or when they want to feel like they're getting actual fine dining without having to drive to Belfast.