Unforgettable dining at Charco

Charco Grill and Winebar will open this Thursday, February 25.

Co-proprietor Jamie Stratton told The Times: "Charco is something totally different for the area.

"We've installed an authentic charcoal grill and all our steaks and kebabs will be cooked on this, giving our food a real mouth-watering taste."

The new restaurant, which will seat up to 100 people, has also created jobs for the area Heading up the kitchen team will be Gareth Wilson.

He's no stranger to good food. Gareth was Head Chef at the Galgorm Resort in Ballymena, and worked in many of Norway's top restaurants and Deane's in Belfast.

The restaurant has an extensive menu with something to suit everyone.

Jamie explains: "We want to bring the people of Coleraine a fine dining experience, without the hefty price tag. The restaurant will also be family-orientated with a good kids menu.

"We've got a great wine list and a cocktail menu, so we really will cater for everyone's tastes."

Charco have installed a state-of-the-art wine vacuum unit. They will have up to ten wines available by the glass, so, for example, you can enjoy a white wine with your starter and a red with your main course - meaning that diners don't have to a buy a bottle.

From the minute you enter Charco, you know you're in for some special.

It's luxuriously modern with white marble tables, black chandeliers and even swinging seats!

"The restaurant has a real modern, funky feel about it," says Jamie. "We want our customers to enjoy their whole experience, not just their food.

"Every dish will offer diners something different, it will look and taste great.

"Our eight chefs are already working hard on each of the dishes. We want to make sure that they are uniform, and from the minute we open we want people to be talking about the food they were served at Charco."