Stix & Stones Ballyhackamore is a steak and seafood restaurant at 306 Upper Newtownards Road in East Belfast. The location brings the group’s signature hot stone cooking to a neighbourhood setting suited to relaxed lunches, family occasions and evening meals.
Dry aged beef is the centre of the experience, with steaks presented on stones heated to a very high temperature so diners can control the final cooking at the table. Cuts are prepared by the associated butchery, and sauces, sides and surf and turf additions allow each guest to shape the plate.
The menu also gives seafood a substantial role through Strangford mussels, crispy squid, Cajun prawns and locally supplied fish. Sharing bites, beef carpaccio, salads, burgers and lunch specials broaden the restaurant beyond its signature steaks and make lighter meals possible.
Desserts, cocktails and wine complete the meal, and booking is sensible for busy services. The hot stone format requires care at the table, while guests with allergies should consult the current allergen information and speak to staff about ingredients and shared kitchen preparation before ordering.
Address: 306 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3EJ, Northern Ireland
Stix & Stones Ballyhackamore Menu
Homemade Breads
Homemade Breads
Served with Stix & Stones hummus, tapenade & butter
To Start
Whipped Ricotta
Whipped ricotta cheese topped with toasted pistachios, fresh pomegranate, chilli oil, with home-baked focaccia
Padrón Peppers
Blistered Padrón peppers with chimichurri hummus
Stix & Stones French Onion Soup
Slow-caramelised onion soup, cooked with rosemary, thyme and topped with charred sourdough, Gruyère cheese & finished under the grill
Beef Carpaccio
Thinly sliced aged fillet of beef, ciabatta croutons, freshly shaved parmesan, Bloody Mary dressing & rocket
Burrata
Creamy burrata with smoked tomato tapenade, pickled walnuts, sourdough crostini & basil oil
Mushrooms on Toast
Sautéed forest mushrooms on toasted sourdough with roasted garlic, pecorino, truffle oil & mushroom ketchup
Chicken Wings
With sesame seeds, teriyaki & crème fraîche
Crispy Fried Squid
With wasabi aioli & napa slaw
Stix & Stones Prawn Cocktail
Peeled cold water prawns with Guinness wheaten, gem lettuce, Stix cocktail sauce & fresh lemon, served with salt-crusted butter
Cauliflower Wings
With sesame seeds & teriyaki
Irish Water Scallops
Seared hand-dived scallops with romesco & sea asparagus, crispy chorizo & salsa verde (subject to availability)
Strangford Mussels
Served in white wine & garlic cream with fresh sourdough toast
Reserve Cuts
Côte de Boeuf 35oz
Cut from the rib section and dry aged for 35 days on the bone, giving this generous cut rich flavour, tenderness and a beautifully marbled finish. Served with 2 sauces.
Chateaubriand 16oz
Taken from the centre of the beef fillet, this is one of the most prized cuts, with only two Chateaubriands from each animal. Exceptionally tender with a beautifully even texture. Served with 2 sauces.
Tomahawk
A prime ribeye cut with the bone left long for maximum impact. Dry aged for 35 days on the bone, delivering rich flavour, generous marbling and exceptional tenderness. Served with 2 sauces.
Steak
12oz Matured Fillet Steak
Our centre, premium cut
8oz Matured Fillet Steak
Our centre, premium cut
35 Day Salt Aged 12oz Sirloin Steak
Salt aged in our own dry agers at Stix & Stones Butchery
35 Day Salt Aged 8oz Sirloin Steak
Salt aged in our own dry agers at Stix & Stones Butchery
35 Day Salt Aged 10oz Ribeye Steak
Salt aged in our own dry agers at Stix & Stones Butchery
35 Day Salt Aged 8oz Rump Steak
Salt aged in our own dry agers at Stix & Stones Butchery
Upgrade your steak
Surf & Turf
Fried Onions
Portobello Mushroom
Mains
Chicken Supreme
With potato gratin, forest mushrooms, pancetta, grilled asparagus & chicken jus
Short Rib Ragu
Slow-cooked short rib ragu with pappardelle, freshly grated pecorino & rocket pesto
Pan Roasted Sea Bass
With creamed leeks, pancetta, potato boxty, white wine & garlic cream
Mussels & Frites
Steamed Strangford mussels cooked in a creamy garlic white wine sauce with seasoned fries & warm crusty bread
Pan Roasted Atlantic Cod
Harissa roasted Atlantic cod with warm salad of charred gem, baby potatoes, clams & roasting juices
Pork Belly
Crispy rolled outdoor-bred pork belly with spring onion mashed potato, butter, braised heritage carrot & Armagh cider jus
Risotto Primavera
Creamy risotto with garden greens, ricotta cheese, white wine, toasted pumpkin seeds, parmesan & tarragon oil (vegan option available)
On The Side
Skin on Fries
Mash
Hand Cut Chips
With bacon mayo & parmesan
Apple & Candied Walnut Salad
Seasonal Greens
Champ
Buttered Hispi Cabbage
Pancetta & Smoked Gubeen Croquettes
With sweet onion sauce
Creamed Spinach
Cajun Home Fries
With crème fraîche, pesto & cheddar
Green Leaf Salad
Glazed with Stix & Stones dressing
Sauces
£1.90 Each
Whiskey Pepper Sauce
Salsa Verde
Rich Pan Jus
Bone Marrow Jus
Béarnaise Sauce
Garlic & Herb Butter
Homemade Bacon Mayonnaise
Wasabi Aioli
Desserts
Bushmills Sticky Toffee Pudding
With a rich butterscotch glaze, served alongside creamy vanilla ice cream (non alcoholic available)
Baked Alaska
A classic Baked Alaska featuring creamy vanilla ice cream encased in fluffy, caramelised Italian style meringue, creating a delightful contrast of textures
Lemon Posset
Set lemon cream layered with macerated strawberry purée, cracked pepper shortbread crumble & lemon gel
Raspberry Ruffle Log
Raspberry and coconut encased in dark chocolate, accompanied with a winter berry sorbet
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Warm rich dark chocolate brownie with milk chocolate crémeux, blood orange sorbet & pecan praline
Basque Cheesecake
Creamy Basque cheesecake with vibrant raspberry coulis, silky crème anglaise, and a golden brown butter crumble
Stix & Stones Cheeseboard
A premium selection of Irish cheeses, served with crisp homemade crackers and rich, fresh homemade chutney for the perfect balance of flavours and textures
Irish Coffee Selection
Pick your Whiskey