The very best spots for American food in Belfast

This place specialises in one thing — and they do it to absolute perfection. If you hadn’t already guessed by the name, Wing It offers a range of fresh boneless and on-the-bone chicken wings served in portions of either six, ten, or twenty. Once you’ve picked your portion size, you can then choose from their range of sauces, which include everything from peking to lemon pepper, Korean to spicy buffalo, their extra spicy ‘after burner’, and more. To compliment your wings, they also offer some various fries, including plain, flamin’ hot, Parmesan and truffle, salt and chill, and more.        

Buba used to be a Mediterranean-style restaurant serving up an array of small plates and dishes. However, it recently underwent a rebrand to become a vibrant and exciting burger and grill restaurant specialising in heart American-style burgers, fries, and cocktails. From chicken to beef to pork to vegan and vegetarian options, there are burgers here to suit all tastes and dietary requirements. Making use of the best quality ingredients, they’re also serving up a delicious range of ‘dirty tots’ and ‘bits’ including mozzarella sticks, brisket bites, and corn ribs. With so much on offer, the hardest part will be deciding what to order!

Another popular burger joint, The Burger Club sticks to one thing and does it well. Located on the Cliftonville Road, this place proves extremely popular among those looking for a filling and delicious American-style meal. Their menu offers a great range of burgers, with everything from the humble hamburger or cheeseburger to the more inventive ‘young buck’ blue cheeseburger, Korean chicken burger, or sweet potato, chickpea, and bbq burger. So, no matter whether you’re a fan of a chicken, beef, or veggie burger, there will certainly be something here for you. Wondering what to have on the side? They offer an indulgent range of dirty fries topped with everything from candied bacon, chorizo, and cheese to curry, chicken, and mozzarella. If plain fries are more your style, don’t fret as they offer both skin on chips and sweet potato fries.

Located east of the city, Flout! Pizza is an absolute must-visit for proper New York-style pizza. Recently receiving a “perfect” review from top UK food reviewers, Food Review Club, this place is undoubtedly worth the hype. According to the review, the New York-style cheese pizza from Flout! rivaled that offered at renowned Brooklyn pizza joint, Lucali’s. So, if that doesn’t convince you, then we don’t know what will. Specialising in casual dining and top-quality pizza, this place is always busy. So, expect to queue if you decide to visit. With an inventive team, they are always changing up their menus with a few simple staples remaining, so you’ll want to keep coming back to try more of their delicious creations.

Located on the Lisburn Road, Springsteen’s has been a Belfast institution for years, welcoming families, friends, and hungry diners from all walks of life keen to get a taste of the USA. Their extensive menu features a range of American-inspired comfort food classics, from filled potato skins to southern fried chicken, garlic bread, fajitas, hot dogs, and much more. With so much on offer, this is the perfect place for dining out with a group, as they have something to suit all tastes. For those with a big appetite, Springsteen’s Combos are the perfect choice. Titled ‘The Athlete’s Choice’ on their menu, hungry diners can choose from The Clinton Grill, which features a flame grilled foot long hot dog and various toppings, crispy battered sweet chilli chicken strips, a pulled pork slider, onion rings, coleslaw, and a side of their choice. Alternatively, you could opt for the Obama Grill or the Nixon Grill, which are similar in size and feature offerings such as BBQ ribs, bacon mac and cheese, and more.