Let's be honest: the novelty of being able to go out for a meal definitely still hasn't worn off.
After months of lockdown, we'd probably be grateful for a dine-in experience pretty much anywhere at this point!
But it's always nice when the evening is a solid 10/10.
If you're looking to try somewhere new, it can be hard to know where to go to get it right. So, we always think it best to consult the people who have already tried and tested restaurants in the area.
Whether you're a local looking for the best grub in town or a visitor seeking out that perfect holiday meal, here are the 10 best restaurants in Co Tyrone according to Trip Advisor...
10. Quinns Corner
Town? Ballygawley, Dungannon
What's it like? Family-friendly bar and restaurant
Cuisine? Pizzas, steaks, sandwiches - all kinds!
Price? ££ - £££
Menu highlights? The Sunday carvery
Reviews? "A gem of a restaurant", "Well worth a visit", Everything was perfect!!!"
9. The Millstone Bar & Restaurant
Town? Omagh
What's it like? A cosy restaurant and guest house
Cuisine? British
Price? ££ - £££
Menu highlights? Chicken or prawn and squid, the Millstone chicken curry, and loads of burgers
Reviews? "Best food in Omagh", "Absolutely superb", "Best of the best"
8. Grants Restaurant
Town? Omagh
What's it like? Restaurant and bar serving warming food and a great selection of drinks for over twenty years
Cuisine? British and European
Price? ££ - £££
Menu highlights? Greek meatballs, cauliflower steak, slow-cooked lamb shank, caramel & chocolate brownie
Reviews? "5* TREATMENT", "Beautiful meal", "Best food in town"
7. District 80
Town? Cookstown
What's it like? Modern restaurant with "immaculate" service
Cuisine? British and European
Price? ££ - £££
Menu highlights? Salt & chilli chicken, two cheese garlic bread, teriyaki seabass, halloumi and vegetable skewers
Reviews? "Absolutely amazing", "First-class establishment with fantastic food"
6. Viscount
Town? Dungannon
What's it like? Set in a former Church Hall which is over 100 years old with a Cathedral-style wooden ceiling and gothic stained glass windows
Cuisine? Everything from Italian to Thai as well as local dishes
Price? ££ - £££
Menu highlights? BBQ pulled pork bruschetta or salmon, mushroom tortellini, or salmon, monkfish and tiger prawn red curry
Reviews? "Excellent local restaurant", "Lovely building"
5. The Tailor's House
Town? Ballygawley, Dungannon
What's it like? Locally sourced food in a boutique four-star guest house
Cuisine? "Locality in every bite"
Price? ££ - £££
Menu highlights? Tempura local cod cheeks, Clonakilty black pudding scotch egg, Mushroom Dumplings, slow-cooked Irish pork belly, Guinness Sticky Toffee Pudding
Reviews? "Top class food and service", "The best meal we've had in a year"
4. The Brewer's House
Town? Donaghmore VIllage (three miles from Dungannon)
What's it like? Built in 1797, this cosy pub is one of the oldest in the area and sits right next to St. Patrick’s Church in the heart of the village
Cuisine? Gastropub food with "something for everyone"
Price? ££ - £££
Menu highlights? Crispy Broccoli “wings”, fish taco, chicken bruschetta or slow-cooked Blade of beef
Reviews? "An absolute gem, decent vegetarian and great cocktails"
3. Salley's Restaurant
Town? Aughnacloy
What's it like? A locally-loved eatery that has been running for nearly 30 years
Cuisine? British, Mexican, Thai, Chinese - you name it, they do it!
Price? ££ - £££
Menu highlights? American style burgers, Thai curries, fajita wraps and pasta dishes
Reviews? "Superb food", "Fab fab fab!!!", "Salley's never disappoints"
2. Chapter V Restaurant
Town? Moy
What's it like? The restaurant sits in these stylish former stables - the town's oldest property
Cuisine? Fine dining Irish and European, but "good cooking" in a "comfortable restaurant" according to the Michelin Guide
Price? ££ - £££
Menu highlights? Suckling pig rack, gin cured salmon, salt 'n' chilli tofu
Reviews? "Honestly AMAZING!!!", "A dining experience that just gets better and better", I cannot recommend it enough"
1. Oysters
Town? Strabane
What's it like? The 'go-to' venue in the town centre
Cuisine? Fine dining Irish, European and British
Price? £ - ££
Menu highlights? A ward-winning steak, gin and tonic battered cod and r oast Mediterranean vegetable & goats cheese en croûte (vegan)
Reviews? "A shining beacon of good food", "Unbelievable food", "One word - WOW!"
