The Salty Cow
The Salty Cow, Portrush — on the Causeway Coast
The Salty Cow

Portrush · Causeway Coast

The Culinary Journey of Land & Sea

Now open · 7 days a week

Steaks, fresh local seafood and ocean views — a coastal bar & restaurant for long lunches, quiet pints and the kind of dinners you remember on the drive home.

Aged steaks

All local beef

Catch of the day

Landed locally

Ocean views

From every seat

Open daily

Kitchen 12–9, bar later

Our story

The perfect blend of land and sea.

Nestled along the stunning coast of Portrush, The Salty Cow specialises in mouthwatering steaks and fresh, local seafood — all served against a backdrop of breathtaking ocean views.

We source the finest ingredients, from succulent cuts of beef to the catch of the day, ensuring a memorable meal whether you've wandered in after a day at the beach or you're settling in for a cosy evening with friends.

Every bite, an invitation to savour the flavours of the coast and the farm.

Sea-view dining room
The bar
The lounge
The dining hall

Tonight's table

From succulent cuts of beef to the catch of the day.

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The Sadie Burger

From the land

£18.50

The Sadie Burger

6 oz prime beef, smoked bacon, Coleraine Cheddar, beef tomato, onion ring and burger sauce, served on a Zac's bap.

Garlic King Prawns

From the sea

£9.50

Garlic King Prawns

Pan fried with garlic, lemon and chilli, set on mixed French leaves with lime mayo.

Fish & Chips

A Salty Cow classic

£20

Fish & Chips

Battered haddock, minted mushy peas, homemade tartar sauce and a lemon wedge, served with chips.

A taste of the table — see the full menu for everything from land and sea.

The location

On the Causeway Coast, a wedge away from Royal Portrush.

Portrush is where the wild Atlantic meets the green of the Causeway. We're in the heart of it — within walking distance of the harbour, the West Strand, and a short drive from the Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club.

  • ·5 minutes from West Strand beach
  • ·10 minutes from Royal Portrush Golf Club
  • ·20 minutes from the Giant's Causeway
Directions & opening hours
The Salty Cow, Portrush

Today at The Salty Cow

Monday · Restaurant 12pm–9pm · Bar 12pm–11pm

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Reservations

Demand is high — book in advance.

Friday and Saturday evenings book up fast, especially in golf and summer season. Reserve online in under a minute.

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From our table to yours.

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