Dawsons Restaurant in Castledawson has garnered impressive praise from its patrons, establishing itself as a must-visit dining destination. Located at 43 Main St, this charming eatery excels in offering an exquisite culinary experience highlighted by a succinct but well-curated menu, ensuring freshness in every dish.
Customers have sung the praises of standout offerings like the goat cheese starter and the decadent pineapple dessert, with one reviewer even calling the latter “as good as it gets.” The culinary craftsmanship is complemented by a warm and attentive service, which has been described as “absolutely second to none.” Whether accommodating food allergies or simply engaging with guests, the staff at Dawsons demonstrate a commitment to excellence that enhances the overall dining experience.
Meals such as the braised beef and cod have left diners raving about their flavors, often encouraging repeat visits. The decor and cleanliness of the restaurant further reflect its dedication to providing a delightful atmosphere for a memorable dining experience. For anyone seeking a blend of high-quality food and exceptional service, Dawsons Restaurant stands out as a true gem in the heart of Castledawson.
Amenities and More
Service options
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Great wine list
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Healthy options
Private dining room
Small plates
Spirits
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Lunch reservations recommended
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Dawsons Restaurant - Castledawson
Alan Poots
Jun 26,2025
Excellent restaurant. Great service, somewhat limited menu but very well done. The pineapple dessert is as good as it gets. Back last weekend - still excellent!
Kelly Oisin
Jun 17,2025
Absolutely second to none between the service and food. Very accommodating for food allergies.
Alastair Semple
May 31,2025
The restaurant was excellent would really recommend it. The menu was concise which I love as you know the meal will be fresh. As a party we had the goat cheese, salt and chilli chicken and Orzo for starters. Then a steak, braised beef and cod for a main course. All the food was great, I had the beef and would really recommend it. The staff were friendly, and engaging. Without it being forced.
thinwhiteduke11
May 29,2025
Superb! Highlights were the goats cheese starter and the creme brule, but excellent from start to finish. Great service too.
Andrea Murray
Apr 5,2025
Excellent in every way , this restaurant never disappoints, staff are amazing so helpful, food is always gorgeous, decor and cleanliness brilliant.
Iwona Niemczewska
Mar 30,2025
I have visited many MICHELIN Guide star restaurants and this humble chef deserves a solid star!!! There is flavor, balance, structure and atmosphere here. What more do you need to spend an evening with friends?
Norah Johns
Mar 22,2025
What a special evening ! food was fabulous, staff lovely and we were lucky enough to meet Stephen the wonderful chef ! Will definitely be back the next time we visit NI Thank you
Ryan
Mar 17,2025
Up there with one of the best restaurants I’ve visited in Ireland, and my top 3 in the whole of Ulster. The staff were great craic with our group of 6, and the atmosphere in the restaurant was busy in a nice setting. For starters we tried the duck egg, salted Chili chicken (best a few of us had ever had!) and goat’s cheese. Mains I had the braised beef - so tender, with gravy and mash. My partner had the lemon sole, others had the orzo, fillet steaks and supreme of chicken. We had some wine and orange gin also, everything was top quality, even the garnish served with the starters was extremely fresh and really made a difference, the fine details. Desserts were the BBQ pineapple and dark chocolate fondant, unbelievable ! Raspberry sorbet with the fondant was particularly good. 10/10 for all of us, we will definitely back, it’s our new special occasion dining choice now for sure. It worked out roughly 50pp between 6, but we had 3 courses and some drinks, I thought this very reasonable compared with Belfast / Dublin restaurants.
Reviews For Dawsons Restaurant - Castledawson