The Teal Monkey is a modern european restaurant in St Georges Market, Belfast. Rated 4.7 stars from 463 Google reviews. Known for steak and roasts done right and cocktails made with precision. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #3 of 20 in St Georges Market. Price range: £20–30.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Teal Monkey
🥉Zone Ranking
Top 3 in St Georges Market
in St Georges Market
Holding steady
Quick Verdict
Locals return because the kitchen doesn't cut corners and the staff remember your name. It's not trying to be something it isn't.
You want a steak cooked properly, cocktails made with intention, and somewhere that works for a date, a group, or an hour alone at the bar.
About The Teal Monkey
The Teal Monkey is a modern European restaurant on Dublin Road in St George's Market with a tight menu that doesn't apologize for its size. Everything that lands on your plate arrives cooked to order—steak seared properly, hake flaked clean, fish and chips done right. The interior's designed to feel more than just somewhere to eat: cool enough that it pulls solo diners to the bar window, intimate enough for Valentine's Day, loud enough on weekends with live music that you won't hear the screaming child in the booth next to you. Cocktails are made with care (reviewers mention Adam specifically), the wine list doesn't phone it in, and the staff work the room without hovering. Portions on the mains are substantial. Starters run smaller, which is fine if you know what you're walking into. The roasts and steaks get the most repeat mentions, and three visits in, people are already booking the next one.
What Stands Out
Steak and roasts done right
One reviewer called the steak 'the best I have had in Belfast. Cooked to perfection.' Another described a sharing chateaubriand as 'melt in the mouth.' A third simply said 'Great spot steak was unreal.'
Cocktails made with precision
Multiple reviewers praised 'amazing cocktails' and 'extremely well balanced' drinks. One specifically named the bartender Adam for making their drinks 'very special.' The venue attributes list 'Great cocktails' as a highlight.
Staff that actually engage
Reviewers used 'friendly,' 'charming,' 'helpful,' and 'knowledgeable' consistently. One wrote: 'Staff so polite and brought us another drink as soon as we was finished.' Another praised them as 'attentive all night but in an approachable way.'
What Customers Say
Not a big menu but everything we ordered excellent quality, cooked to perfection and piping hot.
Had mother's day lunch here yesterday and everything was incredible from start to finish.
Lovely staff, really friendly and the food was reasonably priced.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Teal Monkey
Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and the venue accepts them. No online booking system, so ring ahead or walk in early—reviewers mention Mother's Day lunch and Valentine's Day service, which suggests busy periods fill fast.
The steak and roasts are what people come back for. One reviewer had the 'best steak in Belfast.' The hake, salmon, and fish and chips also got specific praise. Mains are generous; starters are smaller portions.
Yes. Reviews mention groups and couples having excellent experiences. Staff will seat you strategically—one reviewer asked for a secluded corner for a birthday and got exactly that.
You need to order food to have a drink. One reviewer mentioned learning this rule on a first visit, then returned for dinner and found the bar window table perfect for people-watching.
£20–30. Reviewers called it 'reasonably priced' and praised the value on mains. Bottomless brunch with cocktails is also offered.
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