Stix & Stones Belfast is a steak and seafood restaurant on Upper Queen Street in the city centre. Opened in 2014, it is known for presenting steak on stones heated to a very high temperature so diners can finish each piece to their preferred level. The method adds theatre while keeping the meat hot through the meal.
Irish beef is sourced from local farmers and dry aged through the restaurant’s own butchery. Fillet, sirloin, ribeye and rump are joined by larger chateaubriand, côte de boeuf and tomahawk cuts for sharing. Sauces, hand cut chips, champ, greens and other sides let diners build the plate around the chosen steak.
Seafood is more than a token alternative, with mussels, scallops, squid, prawns, cod and sea bass appearing across starters and mains. Chicken, lamb, duck and a vegan risotto broaden the choice further. Because the menu handles dairy, gluten, nuts, shellfish and other allergens, guests should check the current details with staff.
Wine, cocktails, beer and Irish coffee complement the richness of the grill, while sticky toffee pudding, cheesecake and Irish cheese offer several ways to finish. Service helps explain both the cuts and the hot stone method. Stix & Stones combines strong local sourcing with a participatory steak experience that gives the restaurant a distinct identity.
Address: 44–46 Upper Queen Street, Belfast BT1 6FD, United Kingdom
Stix & Stones Belfast Menu
Homemade Breads
Homemade Breads (V)
Served with Stix & Stones hummus, tapenade & butter
Whipped Ricotta (V)
Whipped ricotta cheese topped with toasted pistachios, fresh pomegranate, chilli oil, with home-baked focaccia
Padrón Peppers (VG)
Blistered Padrón peppers with chimichurri hummus
To Start
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 (V)
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 (VG)
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 (V)
Creamy risotto with garden greens, ricotta cheese, white wine, toasted pumpkin seeds, parmesan & tarragon oil (vegan option available)
On The Side
Skin on Fries (VG)
Mash (V)
Hand Cut Chips
With bacon mayo & parmesan
Apple & Candied Walnut Salad
Seasonal Greens (V)
Champ (V)
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 (VG)
Rich Pan Jus
Bone Marrow Jus
Béarnaise Sauce (V)
Garlic & Herb Butter (V)
Homemade Bacon Mayonnaise
Wasabi Aioli (V)
Desserts
Bushmills Sticky Toffee Pudding
With a rich butterscotch glaze, served alongside creamy vanilla ice cream (non alcoholic available)
Baked Alaska (N)
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 (VG)
Raspberry and coconut encased in dark chocolate, accompanied with a winter berry sorbet
Chocolate Fudge Brownie (N)
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