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    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 5:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Puschka - Got this cake for my birthday. Great surprise, the picture speaks for itself. One word phenomenal

    Puschka

    4.4(16 reviews)
    50.7 mi
    £££

    I came here for my 30th birthday dinner, and I'm so glad I did. We couldn't have made a better…read morechoice! What a wonderful little restaurant this is, you absolutely must go if you're in Liverpool and want a nice meal. The interior is sort of a combination of funky and romantic, with dim purple lighting, cushions on which to recline, and a very small dining room. The menu is a hodgepodge of European influences, and it's the sort of menu that sounds like it could be quite average, but every bite absolutely transcends its menu description. Since it was my birthday, they wrote "Happy birthday!" on my placemat before we arrived which was quite cute. I'm very sad to not remember exactly what we got for each course, they had so many specials that aren't on their website! I think to start we had wood pigeon and the scallops, both of which were absolutely outstanding. I preferred the scallops (a special, I think) and my fiancé preferred the wood pigeon which was on the main menu. Each item was cooked perfectly and all the flavors of the dish mingled together beautifully - somebody in the kitchen knows what they are doing. My fiancé had beef and I had lamb for the main courses; both were tender and luscious. Though I've forgotten what we had for dessert, I know it continued to be wonderful as was everything that preceded it. The servers were friendly and informative, and the whole vibe of the restaurant was similar. We struck up a chat with the folks at two tables next to us, our whole side of the restaurant was talking to each other! It was lovely, a warm and intimate place where you feel like you can either enjoy a romantic evening for two or strike up a conversation with a stranger. Puschka is pricey, but for such wonderful, inspired food, I think it's absolutely worth it. A great place for a special occasion, or any time at all!

    Puschka is classy and modern, it is unlike any other restaurant in Liverpool and although it felt a…read morelittle bit too upmarket for someone such as myself I was very, very impressed. The decor inside is classy and modern also and you feel as though you are in quality surroundings and as such the food will be of a high standard. The most impressive thing about the restaurant is that they try to use local ingredients which is great to see and the menu is vast ranging from a rump of Lamb to Southport shrimps which incidentally I would recommend despite not being a fan of seafood . There are also great wines and a range of beers to be found also although nothing in Puschka comes cheap. This place is well worth the price and really is a niche within Liverpool's culinary ensemble so I would definitely advise the people of merseyside to try out Puschka.

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    Sheldrakes Restaurant - Taken from official website

    Sheldrakes Restaurant

    4.1(13 reviews)
    43.7 mi
    ££

    Quaint hotel pub. Great service and impressive menu. Got the lamb three ways and the chicken kebab…read moreand greek salad. Also definitely go for the g & t.

    To do it justice you have to dine here in the summer, despite what they say at Sheldrakes. Parked…read morenicely in the Dee Estuary with panoramic views of the welsh mountains and the sea, there is some spectacular scenery to be gawked at. It really is a fantastic location. Thankfully the food is just as spectacular as the views they offer made of course from fresh local produce, so I've been told. Have you noticed this has become a bit of a given for alot of the restaurants? It almost seems as if they are repeating it parrot fashion to sound more green. Cynical thoughts aside their pan roasted loin of cod with tarragon and sesame seed crust is simply delightful. There is Mediterranean flair in the air you will notice with Mediterranean seafood featuring as well as antipasti sharing platters. The menu has a Cheshire / Mediterranean mixture which is nice and reflects the owners state of mind perhaps. The summer Sunday barbecue menu however is Sheldrake's crown jewel. At £17 per head and 3 courses awaiting you, there best be some room in them tumtums I tell thee. The options are all equally appealing and for the first time ever in any of my reviews each one of them deserves a special mention. We start off the precedings with 8 oz Cheshire rib eye steak marinated in a chef made barbecue sauce, for all of you who don'like change. For the likes of me who love bit of spice in our lives there is the garlic and mint marinated Welsh lamb rump kebab served with tzatziki dip, yowza!!! For the ladies perhaps the Chargrilled corn fed poussin with garlic and tarragon butter might tickle your fancy. Last but by no means least the vegans amongst us will be more than content with the rumptuous Thai marinated Halloumi kebab. Seriously how can you go wrong? Magnificent innings indeed. Throw into the mix a wide variety of tapas on offer and hey presto you have a Sunday barbecue you will not forget.

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    Lino's Restaurant

    Lino's Restaurant

    4.0(6 reviews)
    42.6 mi

    Although the ambience of the restaurant is spot on, along with the food, I felt shunned by the…read morewaitress who was clearly annoyed by accommodating my dietary requirements. She spoke to my table with a sense of 'I know best' when my allergies are nothing to be joked about. Really respected the remainder of the staff and it's clear that the owner knows what they're doing - just disappointed with the overall morale when taking into account potentially life-threatening ailments I have. A good chance we caught her on an off night, but disappointing overall, especially after reading such glowing reviews.

    Here we are in the Wirral again to sample some of the local restaurants, and really this side of…read morethe Mersey does have some great stuff to offer. Lino's falls into this category and there's so much food to choose from that you might just find your mind completely overwhelmed, with specials to boot. It's all good too which makes the choice even harder! The first thing that struck me about this restaurant was just how traditional it was. You're met at the door, your coats are taken and the staff really do make the effort to have a little chat with you, on an informal basis which I do find far more comfortable. The food portions here are really generous, so much so that you might have to forego dessert for a starter and vice versa. It's Italian-stroke-Mediterranean in flavour and everything is fresh, zingy and full of pizzazz. Plus the service is absolutely excellent, as you may have garnered from the above. You're allowed to take your time and that's classically important when it comes to this type of food. The slogan of the restaurant is 'nothing is too much trouble'. You dirty beggars can stop your wild imaginations right now, it simply means that they're willing to accommodate your needs tenfold. And those needs are related to FOOD. And service. All of which is exemplary. Bravo, Lino's!

    Bistro Jacques

    Bistro Jacques

    3.8(12 reviews)
    50.8 mi
    ££

    French cuisine on a shoestring!!! Bistro Jacques is in the perfect area for both students and…read morethespians, and caters accordingly, with a budget menu and a theatre menu. The special lunch offer is 3 courses for £7.95, which seems amazing, but unfortunately the food always seems as though it's heated-up, mass-produced and bland. The presentation is good, but it doesn't cover up the quality of the food. Then again, you can't really expect a prime steak of £7.95! The service can be a bit absent-minded at times, but the staff are pleasant and friendly. It is a favourite place for Sunday lunch for my dad, as he always appreciates spending less than £10 for what he terms 'decent food', and loves the fact that you can get a French lesson either by reading the messages on the walls or spending long enough in the loo, where an education-style tape is played teaching you various sayings. A pleasant enough place for a cheap meal, but nothing outstanding about the food.

    Like it's sister restaurants on the other side of Liverpool 1 and Matthew St, Bistro Jacques does a…read moregood impression of being an authentic French restaurant while not resorting to Parisien prices. Anyone who has been to Paris will know that it can cost you an arm and a leg for a meal and couple of beers - although I'm not sure why there is still the idea that the French are still great cooks, they're massive for cheese on toast over there, you get laughed at over here for suggesting it's called Welsh Rarebit but Croque Monsieur is somehow much more acceptable! Anyway a 3 course lunch for £8 quid is a bargain and when you can get an early doors - sorry pre theatre - meal deal for £11 its good value and handy for the local Everyman and Philharmonic. They don't rest on their laurels either as the menu seems to change regularly.

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    The Portrait House

    4.0(2 reviews)
    42.3 mi

    The portrait house as the name suggest used to be a photogrpahy studio which was converted into…read morethis sleek modern restaurant. As you can imagine the decor is therefore very sophisticated and modern contemporary with the walls adorning art work from various artists local and otherwise. The environment is therefore very inviting but not as inviting as the great service. So it should be they did after all last year they did win 'Most Professional Waiting Team' award. The menu is very much classical and the food is great. I'd recommend you try the chicken breast stuffed with fresh asparagus and panfried to perfection served deliciously on a bed of butternut squash mash. Now that is what I call a mouthwaterful!! At £13.50 it's worth every penny. Once you've fed yourself you can always wash down that fine cuisine with some fresh cocktails at the bar where the mixologist will whip you up a crushed ice treat. This really is a great restaurant bar. It's quite clear that the owners have brought their personality to this part of the wirral, and I love that. Long may that mentality continue and little gems keep appearing on the map...Amen!!

    Now the people that run this place must really know what they're doing as they have a great…read moreposition in the monopoly of the West Kirby and Hoylake hospitality business! From the people behind the increasingly popular Koi bar in West Kirby came The Portrait House! It's an old photo and art gallery converted into a stylish restaurant which is highly regarded for its great food and warm atmosphere and service! You have two options when you eat here, the early doors menu which is three courses for £12.95, or the 'a la carte' menu which has starters ranging from about £6 to £9 and mains from £12 to £16. I've only eaten here once; I had the Sea Bass and was absolutely great, washed down with a great Pinot Grigio which they serve by the glass! Perfect!

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