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The restaurant can be referred to as one of the top spots of its guests. This can be inferred from the average review of 4.8, Furthermore, this joint is known as one of the best in North Down, within the popular category Seafood.

What User likes about Cafe Essence:
BYO, as a newbie on the island I wasn't aware of this. Otherwise we were completely satisfied. However, the restaurant is difficult to access for people with walking difficulties. Narrow stairs to the 1st floor. View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Cafe Essence:
The staff were very unhelpful could not wait for us to go we booked a table for 8 15pm couldn't get a taxi until 10 15 pm told us they were going at 10 pm they only got paid for the hour and we had to wait outside food was lovely need to sort your staff will never be back View all feedback.

GastroRanking-IT
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews

Cafe Essence is a relaxed, friendly restaurant, with superb menu, superb Food and is BYO. Six in our party, all had superb food, starter, main course and desser...

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Always consistently yummy food. Acoustics can be tricky, especially if there's a large table in! The craic usually cancels that out. Amazing local produce, perf...

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Erin
21.12.2022 - 13:48

some people do not appreciate or can not eat well when they c it, but this place is nothing short of excellent! quirky, picturesque and exquisite. the sea eatin...

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Dylan
21.12.2022 - 13:48

was ngt in this beautiful caffe and it was brilliant from beginning to end. sarah our waitress for the night was very attentive and professional. she took care...

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 257 reviews
Liz186470
01.11.2023 - 08:08

The restaurant is located on the upper floor of a renovated terrace house, making it relatively small with a limited number of tables for two to six people. The...

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211PamelaJ
01.11.2023 - 08:08

My husband and I had a fantastic meal at this restaurant for my birthday. We enjoyed lobster and scallops for starters, delicious lamb for the main course, and...

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Facebook
4.8 ★ from 96 reviews
Google
4.8 ★ from 143 reviews
Yelp
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
4.6 ★ from 355 reviews
INT Restaurants
4.8 ★ from 2398 reviews

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When the weather conditions is pleasant you can also eat outside, and there's a counter where you can sit and have. The seat / dining area invites you to linger and extensively indulge.

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