It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in 1991 and retained that rating until 1998.

Some years later, after the addition of other eateries to the Paul Rankin Group, the name was changed to Roscoff Restaurant.

[citation needed] In 1991 the Michelin Guide awarded its first Michelin star in Northern Ireland to head chef Paul Rankin.

Many chefs and head chefs, such as Dylan McGrath, Michael Deane and Robbie Millar, have received part of their training there.

[2][3][4][5] Forced by financial difficulties, Rankin sold the restaurant in 2005.