Restaurants in Wirral

If you're looking for a family-friendly, welcoming places that serves British food of the highest quality, the Wirral's restaurants are exactly what you need. British food is one of the area's major specialities, and local eateries are pushing the boundaries of what to expect from staples like fish and chips, or rump of lamb. Some of them are hybrids, somewhere between good-time bars and classy brasseries. Others are adapted pubs with beer gardens, ales on tap and space for kids. Still others are intimate British restaurants, where Wirral couples can get together over a glass of wine and share some fine food in elegant surroundings.

Then again, the selection of high-class restaurants in the Wirral goes well beyond British borders. There are also international bistros that draw their inspiration from all over the world. Head to areas like Oxton for cosmopolitan menus featuring gourmet Spanish breakfasts (with black pudding, fried egg and chorizo), spicy Thai green curries or smoked salmon salads. The menu is constantly being updated and perfected, with enticing options from the starters to the desserts, allowing diners to enjoy an all-round gastronomic treat. For special occasions, these international restaurants in the Wirral are unbeatable options.

If you're meeting mates for a night of socialising, there are other options that might be more suitable. For instance, the Wirral's restaurants include a range of Asian eateries - the perfect places to satisfy a craving for spice. Curry houses in Parkgate specialise in familiar tandoori dishes; there are Nepalese places and Indian options in Hoylake with contemporary interiors that offer creative kebabs and little-known specialities like duck tikka khazana. Whether you favour a northern Indian flavour or the seafood of the south, the Wirral's Indian restaurants offer cuisine from every part of the subcontinent.

Seafood is another speciality of restaurants in the Wirral. Find a restaurant within sight of the Irish Sea and tuck into marine masterpieces like octopus with a pear and fennel salad, gilt-head bream, or a healthy serving of grilled catch of the day. Fresh, beautifully cooked and full of flavour, the seafood at these Wirral restaurants shows off the North West's fantastic fish and shellfish produce. Naturally, you'll find cod and chips there, as well as scampi too. With traditional dishes and haute cuisine covered, the area truly has a stunning seafood selection.