Location: Limavady
Top Restaurants in Limavady
Limavady Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Limavady
Limavady (/lɪməˈvædi/; from Irish Léim a' Mhadaidh, meaning 'leap of the dog') is a market town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, with Binevenagh as a backdrop. Lying 17 miles (27 km) east of Derry and 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Coleraine, Limavady had a population of 12,043 people as of the 2001 Census—an increase of some 17% since 1991. In the 30 years between 1971 and 2011, Limavady's population nearly doubled. Limavady is within Causeway Coast and Glens Borough.
Things to do in Limavady
1. The Lime Tree Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Long established restaurant managed by husband & wife team ,Stanley & Maria ,offering seasonal local produce in a relaxed & informal setting with a menu choice to suit all.
Reviewed By maggiemci - Belfast
The food served here is top quality and local produce also. We had the early bird menu which was good value at 2 courses for £18:50 or 3 for £21. My cod thermidor was so beautifully cooked and tasty. My friend's sirloin steak was outstanding. Tina our waitress was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The lady who owns the restaurant is quietly efficient and her husband, the chef deserves all the compliments he gets. Anytime we are in Limavady a visit to the Lime Tree is a must and always a pleasure!
2. The Coast Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 61 reviews
Country bar with a warm and welcoming atmosphere suitable for families, large groups and special occassions. Lunch Menu and full evening menu available, also party menu available for larger parties to pre-order. Function room available for large parties for your special ocassions. Serving food until 9 pm, the bar has a late licence serving to 1 am Friday's and Saturday's.
Reviewed By Crampers - N Ireland
Just so pleasant to be welcomed by warm, friendly staff. Comfortable and homely atmosphere, with families of all ages enjoying the relaxed surroundings. Food freshly cooked and served piping hot. Menu has been extended with a great selection. Consistently fabulous food at reasonable prices. Highly recommended again.
3. The Classic
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By Fair_Foodie - Antrim, United Kingdom
Used to be a Bakery when I was growing up, now it is a fully fledged wine bar/restaurant and I was pleasantly surprised, normally go to Radisson for lunch but this was deffo better. Okay it was seriously busy but it is December so there were a few Xmas parties Festive Menu £14.00 for three courses...Well I only do Turkey on Christmas Day so chose fish & chips from the menu, the advisor chose a Beefburger....mine fabulous well you know me and my batter likes, it was light and delicious, no chips eaten, but there you go.. the Beefburger on the other hand was the best he has ever had.......waoh! Main course, side, glass of wine £8.00 obviously we are not in the City..........well done Classic thank you Kerry and your staff - good job well done. will return and hopefully not have to wait until next December...........so Trip Advisors if you are in this area, this is the place for lunch, but please ring and book ahead that would be my advice. Merry Christmas All........
4. The Coach House Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By Adamco12
Booked Xmas lunch. Arrived around 1pm to be told ‘sorry, it doesn’t start to 4pm??’ We ordered from the normal coach house menu.After 10 mins or so, two other diners arrived in, looking the same Xmas lunch as ourselves, and after a female member of staff, with long black hair, whom I assume was a so called ‘manager’ or similar spoke to them, they were all of a sudden served a Xmas lunch, despite it not being served until 4pm! It seems they have one menu for ‘regular customers’ and another menu for ‘everyone else’. I would like to know as to why we were informed of this information, yet the Xmas lunch menu was available to ‘certain people’.....maybe we didn’t make a big enough ‘fuss’ about the whole thing.
5. Greens Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Vera B
Stayed overnight in Roe Valley Resort - breakfast in Greens was included. Fantastic spacious interesting clean room. Great choice of fruit juices - pots of tea / coffee served to your breakfast table. Self serve hot breakfast - something for everyone! Friendly staff. Great start...MoreGood Morning Vera Thank you for your review. I am delighted you thoroughly enjoyed your break to Roe Park as well as your evening meal in Greens Restaurant and breakfast. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Best Wishes Greens Restaurant
6. The Point Bar and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 319 reviews
Situated on the Northern Ireland side of the mouth of Lough Foyle. Location at water's edge, at the western end of one of Ireland's best Beaches - Magilligan Beach, which is a continuation of world famous Downhill/Benone Beach. Is situated close to historic sites of Downhill Castle, Mussenden Tower and Martello Tower at Magilligan Point. Located beside Magilligan to Greencastle (Republic of Ireland) ferry
Reviewed By patricia j - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Fabulous location and superb food. The menu is as varied as you'd find anywhere, reasonably priced and always service with a smile!
7. Hunters Bakery & Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Gillian M
Had a girlie weekend in the area and had lunch in this very busy, popular business. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Food was delicious and plenty of it, good value for money. Bakery was very busy on Saturday afternoon, queued to the door. Really worth a visit.
8. Market Yard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 430 reviews
Reviewed By natasha b - n.ireland
Went here last week for lunch following a relaxed morning at the spa. This place never fails....food is always to die for and staff are always friendly and welcoming. I love this wee spot and would highly recommend it! Cant wait to return....only downside of this visit was im off chocolate for lent and had to resist the amazing crunchie surprise ;-(
9. Ballymaclary House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Restaurant (Booking Recommended to avoid disappointment) B&B New Wedding Barn Venue (open day 18th March 2017)
Reviewed By UlstermanAbroad - Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Growing up on the North Coast in the 70's and 80's, I used to hear The Ballymaclary talked about with a certain reverence. Dinner was a special occasion. High expectations met. Experience savoured. Memories cherished.
Fast forward to our post credit crunch current times and perhaps we're not inclined to push the boat out, quite as far as we used to, with drinks bills far exceeding that of food. Provenance, value, traceability and sourcing local are all aspects of food about which we may sometimes enquire and occasionally care about.
The Ballymaclary's new owners have moved with the times and at least in the off-season, cater for lunches and afternoon teas, closing at around 5.00 pm.
Owner Paula, manages front of house and I've rarely witnessed anyone in hospitality look after guests more deftly.
The chefs clearly know their trade, as the food is locally sourced, perfectly prepared and as the late great Keith Floyd might have said, each dish is Northern Ireland on a plate!
My nephew Sam and I were having some quality time on this particular afternoon and having been shooed away from Ballyhackett Viewing Point, on the cliff behind The Ballymaclary, by a particulary biting north wind, were in need of some hot comfort food, asap.
The Ballymaclary didn't disappoint. We had a lunch of loin of pork and braised beef and both were cooked to perfection, accompanied by garlic mash and local greens.
My beef fell off the bone onto my fork, with only the slightest of encouragement, where it did not rest long.
As you can see from an attached photo, the tea room wasn't swamped by custom on this dark and chilly November afternoon. And yet, our main courses took longer than expected to arrive. When food is slow coming, during a period of quiet service, it makes me wonder what kind of system the kitchen brigade are using. Or, is there some kind of disconnect, between front of house and kitchen?
If you call yourself a tea room, then you must expect that a certain proportion of your clientele will simply wish to order, eat and go, almost as fast as you can say the words.
Particularly in tourist areas like the North Coast, I've seen unprepared restaurants go down with all hands faster than Titanic, swamped by a sea of hungry passers by.
This is a pity. Because alongside excellent local produce, we are blessed with a landscape that can be breathtaking. This is the case surrounding The Ballymaclarey.
Via a ten minute car ferry from nearby Magilligan Point, you can be in Donegal in no time at all. Or, cruising up to Londonderry, a city with the finest city walls and a history as deep and complex as anywhere. Or, heading the opposite direction and following the coastal driving route, you can experience one of the finest coastlines in the world.
I had a sense of this standing in the car park, before we entered Ballymaclarey House. Swallowing great lung-fulls of the sweetest country air, carrying a hint of salt from the coast about a mile distant, the countryside around me, silent and still, I reflected that sometimes the grass really is greener elsewhere, because elsewhere was here and it felt like as good a place as any, just to be.
If you're passing by, do stop here. Ballymaclarey House is warm, welcoming and an Antidote to the rushed lives we sometimes let ourselves lead.
If you can't slow down, turn on and switch off, do say so when you arrive and the delightful Paula will do her best to have you fed, watered and on your way, expeditiously, but without indecent haste.
Do allow time to visit Ballyhacket Viewing Point, above and behind Ballymaclarey House and reached via Downhill. We were unlucky that day, with the overcast, but even so, it was still a fabulous view. On a day with clear blue skies, its one of the best views on the island and one that very few know about.
Will I be returning? Bet my bottom dollar! The quality of the dishes that the chefs prepare, is simply too good to stay away from for long!
In between visits, I will cherish the memories, as will you.
10. Lucille's Tea Rooms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Situated in the small market town of Limavady, home of `Danny Boy`,this family friendly coffee shop has been producing its own breads,traybakes and lunch dishes since 1991 using local produce. The menu offers All Day Breakfast, Lunch Specials, Kids Meals, Sandwich Bar, Homemade Cakes and Pastries. Gluten free options are always available. Traditional Irish Cuisine such as Irish Stew and Steak & Guinness Pie are included in the Daily Specials along with Lucille`s famous `Bramley Apple Pie`and of course scones, pancakes and wheaten bread. All recipes are prepared with fresh local natural ingredients where possible and are preservative and additive free. All food is available to go and also for outside catering. Sunday Carvery is available from 11.30am to 3.30pm with a great choice of meat and vegetables. An upstairs dining area is available with a childs play area.
Reviewed By CAOIMHE1966 - Derry, United Kingdom
Called in about 3 o'clock and there wasn't a lot of hot food left.ordered 2 sausage rolls each. They were disgusting. Will not be back there again the table we are sitting at was dirty and sticky.
