35 Restaurants in Southport

Being at the centre of a major fishing area for over 200 years, it's no surprise that seafood takes pride of place among Southport's restaurants. What may be more surprising is how cosmopolitan the menu's marine delicacies are. Discover locally harvested scallops, mussels and delicately breaded whitebait or cod cooked in San Remo or Provencal sauces. Pick apart a whole lobster (paired with the perfect white wine) or try a bit of everything with huge seafood platters. There aren't many better corners of the world where you can indulge a taste for the fresh fruits of the sea.

Lancashire and Cumbria are also famous for their meat production, with lamb-based dishes like hot-pots being a regional speciality. These days, those old favourites are being reinvented and complemented by steakhouses that offer every conceivable variety. From Chateaubriand to carpaccios, and from kids portions to 22 ounce sharing steaks, these Southport restaurants take locally reared meat and produce some magical dishes that carnivores will find it tough to resist. And with gammon and chicken both on the menu too, everyone's taste is represented.

If you are hunting for the perfect place for an intimate meal with your partner, Southport has restaurants that will be simply ideal. The city centre hosts a cluster of exceptional Italian options, for instance, which focus on fresh ingredients, attentive service and the beautifully balanced flavours of fine Italian cuisine. Others provide a broader Mediterranean experience, but are just as intimate, while French bistros round off a fantastic local range of European eating spots. Southport's restaurants may surprise you with their quality and class - but there's no shortage of fine European chefs working in town so let them show you what they can do, and ensure an unforgettable meal!

Come the weekend, Southport's restaurants also reflect the city's fun-loving nature. If you are out partying with friends, start things off in the perfect fashion by booking one of the informal restaurants in Southport that blend good times and great food. Some Italian options mix the appeal of vibrant bars with the food you would expect from a high-class trattoria, and there are also American burger joints that specialise in matching generously sized burgers with authentic cocktails - the perfect Saturday evening combination. So, when you need a casual ambience, Southport's restaurants have what it takes.