Well done on getting over it, many don't. Apart from a few different beers to sample in Woodworkers (Laverys), I'm not sure there's anywhere worth darkening the door of on the golden mile any more.
The following NI restaurants have made the 2018 Good Food Guide:
Eipic on Howard Street - rated joint best NI restaurant
Ox on Oxford Street - rated joint best NI restaurant
Hadskis in Belfast, Co Antrim.
Il Pirata in Belfast, Co Antrim.
James Street South in Belfast, Co Antrim.
Mourne Seafood Bar in Belfast, Co Antrim.
Shu in Belfast, Co Antrim.
The Ginger Bistro in Belfast, Co Antrim.
The Muddlers Club in Belfast, Co Antrim.
The Old Schoolhouse Inn in Comber, Co Down.
The Bay Tree in Holywood, Co Down.
Vanilla in Newcastle, Co Down.
Wine and Brine in Moira, Co Armagh.
Balloo House in Killinchy, Co Down.
Harry's Shack in Portstewart, Co Derry. The Bull and Ram in Ballynahinch, Co Down - only new entry