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A cosy seaside bistro by chef&sommelier husband& wife team, Joni&Erica. ❤

A Taste of Ulster restaurant since 2018

Taste our local produce

"Taste of Ulster is all about connecting you with the finest food and drink from Northern Ireland. We know we have world-class ingredients and chefs. We secured Best Food Destination at the International Travel and Tourism Awards at World Travel Market.

Whether you’re a tourist or a local, you’ll want to know that where you choose to eat will deliver on taste, atmosphere, service and value. Well, you can trust that we’ve checked every single Taste of Ulster establishment to ensure they meet our strict criteria and are committed to maintaining our charter before receiving a coveted plaque.

We don’t just let anyone in! The Lighthouse Bistro is one of our handpicked places to taste the very best of Ulster and comes highly recommended!"

Michele Shirlow,

Ceo TOU.

About Us

The Chef

Front of House Manager/ Sommelier

The Lighthouse Bistro is run by chef proprietor Joni Lutzman, a die hard chef that believes everything should be made from scratch and locally sourced where possible. He cooks French style with a Nordic touch, in a nod to his roots. His career started in 1986 as a commis chef in Helsinki and spanned several years across fine dining, tapas and traditional style cuisine. He also studied part time at the University of Helsinki and mastered in Languages. He has won the restaurant several awards and has featured in many newspaper articles such as The Belfast Telegraph, the Newsletter, NI Farm Week, The Carrickfergus Times and the Sunday Life restaurant reviews.

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Front of House Manager/ Sommelier

Native Erica runs the front of house and has completed her wine exams with the Wines and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) 1, 2 and 3. She holds wine tastings throughout the year which are generous and fun. She believes there is a wine is for everyone!

Erica loves running the front of house and has provided a warm, relaxed and casual dining experience since 2018 where everyone is welcome!

Irish duck
Fine dining
County Antrim
Whitehead
Carrickfergus

A true Bistro in every sense

Front of House Manager/ Sommelier

A true Bistro in every sense

The Lighthouse Bistro is a little hidden gem right beside the sea and just one minutes walk from the train station and a two minute walk from Blackhead Lighthouse coastal path. As a Taste of Ulster restaurant and Chef proprietor / sommelier led husband and wife team, you can expect quality locally food with wine, craft beers and ales. You

The Lighthouse Bistro is also right beside one of the UK and Irelands most colourful and Instagramable promenades!

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A lifestyle

A true Bistro in every sense

Joni and Erica love living in Whitehead and enjoy running their business and raising their family here. You'll often see them up Blackhead Lighthouse or enjoying the local beaches.

A cosy seaside bistro by chef&sommelier husband& wife team, Joni&Erica. ❤

A cosy seaside bistro by chef&sommelier husband& wife team, Joni&Erica. ❤

Lunch from 03.04.24 Wed -Fri 12-3pm

Sample Evening Menu Fri & Sat 5pm to late Weekend Special - Steak Frites

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By sea and station..

Noble Rot Magazine

Noble Rot Magazine

A Taste of Ulster restaurant since 2018

Taste our local produce

Alfresco Summer Dining

About Us

The Chef

Front of House Manager/ Sommelier

Front of House Manager/ Sommelier

Front of House Manager/ Sommelier

Front of House Manager/ Sommelier

Front of House Manager/ Sommelier

A true Bistro in every sense

Front of House Manager/ Sommelier

A true Bistro in every sense

A lifestyle

A lifestyle

A true Bistro in every sense

A lifestyle