Restaurants in Blackpool

Part of the allure of a romantic visit to Blackpool is thaton Queen Street.
there are dozens of impressive restaurants thatFor exquisite Greek cuisine, head to Giggis Tavern on
exude just the right mood to enhance that fuzzyChurch Street and expect a lot of delicious food and
warm feeling. Here are some exquisite choices forthe traditional smashing of plates.
that romantic lunch or dinner.La Fontana Restaurant on Clifton Street is the most
The September Brasserie on Queen Street ispopular Italian Restaurant in Blackpool and the venue
probably Blackpool's most famous restaurant and aof choice for pizza and pasta lovers.
favorite haven of visiting politicians and celebrities.Party lovers will appreciate Lagoonda on Queen
Under the able guidance of chef Michael Golowicz, theStreet, where the atmosphere is jumping and the
September Brasserie has been a permanent fixture incuisine is unique. There's no other place for superb
the Good Food Guide ever since it opened forAfro-Caribbean dishes like fruity curry and jerk pork.
business in 1990. They have set prices for two andBlackpool Pleasure Beach also has its share of
three-course meals.excellent dining venues. If American food and
For a Las Vegas-flavoured restaurant, the WhiteTex-Mex dishes are what your heart desires, then
Tower on Ocean Boulevard is just the ticket. Locatedthere's no better place than Coasters American Diner.
within Blackpool Pleasure Beach, White Tower givesAny visit to Blackpool would not be complete if you
diners an excellent view of the promenade as theydon't sample the seafood offerings of the locals such
enjoy modern British cuisine.as chunky chips and fine battered haddock or
Kwizeen on King Street is relatively new but hasupmarket delights such as shark steaks, king prawns
already developed a sterling reputation for its excellentand oysters. There are many great seafood
cuisine, highlighted by traditional Lancashire dishes andrestaurants around.
seafood. It is ideal for a quiet dinner for two.The Golden Mile features dozens of fish restaurants.
The Warehouse is a bit out of the way, tucked into aOne of the best of the lot is the world-famous Harry
small alley called Back Church Street, but it offers anRamsden's restaurant on central Promenade. Here's
intimate and elegant setting for dinner.where you will find the very best fish and chips in all of
AJ's Bistro on Topping Street is a superb small eateryBlackpool. It's a tourist favorite all throughout the year.
that exudes plenty of flair and serves only the finestThe Seniors Fish Bar and Restaurant on Normoss
food with the freshest ingredients. Chief AndrewRoad is another multi-award winning restaurant. Their
Reeds has been dishing them out for over 20 yearsmenu includes a wide array of seafood dishes as well
and isn't afraid to let his imagination run wild.as non-seafood and vegetarian offerings. Seniors was
For a truly spectacular meal, head out to Twelve athailed as the resort's best restaurant during the
the Marsh Mill Village beside the historic windmill. It mayBlackpool Tourism Awards in 2001. It also ranked
be out of the way in Thornton, just outside of centralamong the Top Ten of the Fish and Chip Shop survey
Blackpool, but the food here is truly a gourmet delightin an independent newspaper in 2002.
and highly recommended by Bib Gourmand. A formerWithin Blackpool Pleasure Beach, there's The Fish Inn
dance studio, Twelve serves traditional food with aon Ocean Boulevard, a venue renowned for its
modern twist.excellent battered cod and shark steaks as well as for
For a taste of something different, Blackpool also hasa number of imaginative and adventurous seafood
a host of restaurants that offer Chinese, Italian, Indian,dishes. Nearby, you will find Thor's Place, a restaurant
Thai and even Afro-Carribean cuisine.that looks like a Viking shop and specializes in
The Magic Lantern on Coronation Street is antraditional British fish and chips.
excellent venue for authentic Chinese food. AnotherThe Cottage on Newhouse Road is a popular venue
favourite among tourists is the Mandarin Cantoneseamong tourists and locals alike, as well as among
Restaurant on Clifton Street. They have been servingvisiting celebrities. Their cod, halibut, haddock, hake and
Oriental cuisine for over 40 years and have capturedplaice are absolutely superb.
several Gold Awards for serving the best food in theThe Seafood Restaurant on Bond Street is a classic
North West.and stylish venue as well as a particular favorite of
The Payathai Restaurant on St. Anne's Road is thepoliticians who regularly converge here when party
place to visit for Thai food. This enchanting placeconference season comes around. They offer the
features its very own waterfall, topped by a woodenvery best shellfish, oysters, lobsters and traditional fish
bridge, while the staff are dressed in traditional Thaiclassics as well as a wide array of steaks, grills and
garments.chicken dishes.
Central Blackpool boasts many curry houses forThe 130-year-old Robert's Oyster Bar on the
lovers of spicy Indian food. The most popular arePromenade is another popular venue for cockles,
Terry's Balti House on Clifton Street and Spice of Indiaoysters and mussels.