Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Lancashire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Michael Wan's Wok Inn

4.9

4.9 (1127)

£25 and under

Pan-Asian

Blackpool

About the restaurant

Our pan-Asian menu gathers influences of cooking styles from all around Asia; including Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, China, Indonesia and Vietnam. The design of the restaurant is influenced by some of our favourite places to eat and drink, it takes its cues from the street food ‘Hawker’ markets of Penang mixed with the reclaimed building feel of Budapest’s ruin bars. These places both have a magical feel, something that we’ve tried to recreate for the people of Blackpool to enjoy. Penang, Malaysia is an eclectic melting pot of various food styles, with influences from Indonesia, Thailand, India and China, dishes such as soup ramen and stone-baked donburi are two great examples of the depth in flavour, which can be created when different styles come together.

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Kathleen

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food Excellent service Fantastic place loved it can’t wait to go back. .

Eight at Gazegill By Doug Crampton

4.9

4.9 (326)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Howgill

About the restaurant

With access to panoramic views of Pendle Hill, and a range of seasonal menus, created and tailored by our Chef Patron, Doug Crampton, Eight at Gazegill is the epitome of a 'farm-to-fork' restaurant, being owned by and located directly on a working organic farm, Gazegill Organics, in the Ribble Valley.

Showcasing the best of the produce from the farm, which includes organic slow-reared pork and raw milk, and utilising the seasonal bounty that can be found in the surrounding hedgerows and countryside, Eight at Gazegill reconnects guests to nature through the food.

Our Brunch, All-Day and Sunday Lunch menus are suitable for all, while our Friday and Saturday evening Tasting Menu offers a more grown up experience. We also have specifically designed menus which are suitable to be eaten on our outside terrace area where the addition of a large purpose-built playground makes this the perfect location for families to enjoy the sunshine.

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Diane

Dined 2 days ago

Having eaten here a few weeks ago with a friend, I came again with 4 more friends. We all agreed it is a truly outstanding restaurant on all fronts. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable, food is excellent, all in a relaxing atmosphere. We sat in the window with the sun shining on Pendle Hill and all agreed it was the best food experience we’d experienced in a long time. Subtle and classy Xmas decorations for the festive season. First class.

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Experience

Christmas Seasonal Menu

Experience

Winter Forager's Feast

The Rum Fox Ltd.

4.8

4.8 (339)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Clitheroe

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Rum Fox Ltd we look forward to serving you.

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NICKY

Dined 1 day ago

Had a really enjoyable meal! So tasty! Great service!

The Grand Hotel

4.8

4.8 (70)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Lytham St. Annes

About the restaurant

Cafe Grand, located within The Grand Hotel by the Lytham St Annes seafront, offers a unique twist on the traditional hotel dining experience with its modern British and European influenced cuisine, prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant caters to a variety of occasions, from morning breakfasts to elegant dinners, in a setting that combines a large central bar and an open, eco-friendly kitchen to create a vibrant atmosphere.

Our dining spaces are as diverse as our menu, featuring the bustling main dining area, cozy corners with kitchen views for an intimate experience, spacious window tables in the lobby for those who love to people-watch, and an outdoor terrace that's perfect for dining al fresco when the weather allows. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Cafe Grand invites you to a dining experience that stands out in Lytham St Annes.

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Denise

Dined 4 days ago

An excellent dining experience ! We have a Christmas dinner here every year, and it's so consistent. There are a few choices on the menu but we always opt for the traditional Christmas fayre - Prawn cocktail was served in a lovely sauce with crunchy bits, delicious, followed by an unusual Turkey Balloutine, really tasty with all the trimmings, nice cranberry sauce too ! Finished off with Christmas pud, sauce & ice cream , very yummy ! With our glass of white wine followed by a bottle of red, it was the perfect meal. Portions were just the right size, well cooked and presented with style. A lovely atmosphere and ambience, beautiful decorations, everyone happily chatting around you and enjoying themselves. Much credit to the staff who served us - smiling, chatty but still in their professional mode, nothing rushed, the right timings between courses, service was impeccable, in fact - Everything was PERFECT !! Thank you to The Grand.

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Experience

Festive 3 Course Lunch Menu

Experience

Festive 3 Course Dinner Menu

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The Grand Breakfast

The Freemasons at Wiswell

4.7

4.7 (2456)

£26 to £40

British

Clitheroe

About the restaurant

Welcome to Freemasons at Wiswell, where fabulous food is served in an elegant and relaxed rural setting. The inn is located in the 'chocolate box' village of Wiswell, near Clitheroe, in the picturesque Ribble Valley.
Since our transformation and reopening in the summer of 2009, we have created a loyal clientele and a genuine home-from-home atmosphere. Flag stone floors, walls in muted heritage colours, antique rugs and furniture, period paintings and prints all unite to create a stylish and comfortable setting. Our bar has an excellent selection of traditional cask conditioned ales from award-winning independent breweries and is complemented by a superb cellar with over 250 wines from around the world.
While the surroundings and welcome are inviting, the main reason to visit is, of course, our food.

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Gilly

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely fantastic food, lovely servers. Can't wait to come again

The Cartford Inn

4.7

4.7 (160)

£26 to £40

British

Preston

About the restaurant

At the Cartford Inn, we offer a brand of hospitality that is truly unique, hallmarked by an award-winning restaurant, boutique hotel, delicatessen and art gallery. Our location is enviable, with guests able to enjoy panoramic views of the Ribble Valley and Fylde countryside whilst dining. Our décor is quirky and eclectic, in keeping with our building’s 17th century heritage, but with a modernist twist.

Of course the main attraction is our 2-Rosette winning, Michelin recommended restaurant. Run by head chef Chris Bury, we offer the finest quality food without the fuss, in an atmosphere that is warm and unpretentious. Expect a discernible French influence, evidenced by our renowned French onion soup – a dish that is well worth a visit in its own right.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Very enjoyable Christmas Lunch. Good service from the pleasant staff.

Boulevard Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (235)

£25 and under

British

South Shore

About the restaurant

The hotels 140 seat signature restaurant, The Beachside, focuses on delicious, locally sourced ingredients. The Beachside Restaurant enjoys a relaxed ambiance where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner complemented by beautiful decor and impeccable service. All guests are required to wear appropriate smart/casual dress (beachwear not permitted) at all times when using the bar and restaurant.

In the interest of all our customers, we welcome only those guests aged eleven and above in our Beachside Bar after 8pm. Children younger than eleven are welcome to dine after 8pm only when accompanied by an adult and dining in our Beachside Restaurant.
The A la carte menu is offered daily in the Beachside Restaurant from 5pm to 9:30pm, with the Beachside Bar offering a food menu from 12 noon to 10pm daily.

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Alison

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely amazing, food brilliant, service fantastic

The Stone Grill

4.6

4.6 (64)

£41 and over

Steakhouse

Blackpool

About the restaurant

The Stone Grill is concept dining restaurant on Blackpool's Queens Promenade, boasting amazing Irish sea views from both our restaurant and bar. Our concept is we serve high end quality steaks on our hot volcanic lava stones to the table, allowing you to cook to your steak to your idea of perfection. Due to the nature of the hot volcanic stones we are an over 14 year old restaurant only.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Staff amazing. Owners mum what a lovely women.. did not know about daily offers was so good of them to tell us saved us loads .. Fillet strips were lovely . Could not fault any part of rhe evening .. I was so full but my husband got a pudding.. hot choc fudge cake . It was massive and he loved it. Again half price on Wednesdays.. fantastic evening

Ewe Restaurant and Bar

4.5

4.5 (440)

£26 to £40

British

Horwich

About the restaurant

Welcome to Ewe Restaurant and Bar! Showcasing modern British cuisine alongside global inspired dishes for an immersive dining experience. Our garden room offers a beautiful atmosphere for a special afternoon tea or lunch occasion. Join us in the dining room for a more opulent occasion where you’ll find cosy booths & pampas grass installations.

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Gayle

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely meal celebrating my Birthday. Food was really good and Courtney was a fabulous waitress and made us feel welcome. Thank you

Artisan Ribble Valley

4.4

4.4 (721)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Blackburn

About the restaurant

Artisan. It’s in our name. It’s who we are. It’s what we do.

Born out of passion of where we’re from; Artisan RV is a food celebration of county pride
and Ribble Valley love, infused with fantastic mouth-watering produce from our local,
cherry picked, independent award winning artisan producers.

All brought together under one roof, with a little added theatre and a modern twist…

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Lynda

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely venue, friendly staff, background music little loud.

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