If you're looking for some of the most unique places to eat on Allerton Road, then you've come to the right place. The street has seen a huge influx of exciting new venues in recent years, bringing with them everything from Middle Eastern morsels and Scandi-inspired sandwiches to traditional Thai dining and quirky desserts. Read on and discover where to chow down in South Liverpool with our pick of the best restaurants on Allerton Road.
The Dark Kitchen & Bar
One of the most unique places to eat on Liverpool's Allerton Road, The Dark Kitchen & Bar offers a rotating lineup of food residencies that change every three months. Keep an eye on their website to see what's coming up next, but past offerings have seen mouthwatering sushi menus fronting fresh sashimi, poke bowls and tempura, as well as double-stacked vegan patties from the brains at Bae burgers.
With a new kitchen residency every three months, there's always a good reason to head to this Allerton Road restaurant.
Maray
With three gorgeous venues across the city, including Bold Street and Albert Dock, Maray Allerton is one of the best restaurants in the area. Cooking up a selection of Middle Eastern-influenced small plates, the neighbourhood favourite is as popular for big group dinners as it is for intimate date nights. Alongside their delicious dishes, the bar and eatery also offers a delectable range of unique cocktails for you to sip on.
Liverpool favourite Maray also has a venue on Allerton Road.
ChaBa ChaBa
A warm and welcoming restaurant on the strip, ChaBa ChaBa is offering its own spin on traditional Thai cuisine. Swing by the elegant but relaxed dining room for the chance to tuck into soups, fragrant salads and mouthwatering noodle plates with friends and family, washed down with a selection of wines and regional beers. And if you can't hang about? They also do one of the best takeaways on Allerton Road.
If you're looking for a family-friendly restaurant, then ChaBa ChaBa has you sorted.
SKAUS
A cool and quirky cafe on Allerton Road, SKAUS is a Scandi-inspired bar, eatery and shop serving up an enticing range of dishes. Head over at brunchtime for soda bread with seasonal jams and open sandwiches while you browse their selection of homewares and unique ingredients. Alternatively, make it a late one with hearty plates of Swedish meatballs and classic beef scouse, complete with a few glasses from their bottle selection.
Scandi-inspired dishes and artisan homewares are all on offer at SKAUS.
109 Allerton
Specialising in health-focused luxury grub, this Liverpool restaurant is one of the best places for dinner on Allerton Road. Here you'll find a varied menu offering a range of brunch classics, super food bowls to heartier main plates, all made with the highest quality ingredients. Ideal for weekend retreats, 109 Allerton has a great list of classic and contemporary cocktails and there's an absolute corker of a Sunday roast.
109 Allerton offers a health-focused approach to luxury food.
The Interesting Eating Company
Doing exactly what its name would suggest, this quirky Allerton Road restaurant is one of the most unique places to eat in the area. Their mammoth menu offers some of the best sweet and savoury treats in Liverpool, from big vegan fry ups and gut-busting freakshakes, to waffles piled high with fruit, marshmallows and even jelly beans. The Interesting Eating Company also fronts generous takeaway options, including afternoon tea and decadent snack boxes.
Freakshakes and stacked waffles are just some of the goods on offer at this Liverpool dessert restaurant.
East River
One of the best restaurants on Allerton Road, East River is coming up trumps whether you're looking for a boozy weekend brunch or a cool and casual date night destination. Inspired by New York's Lower East Side, the venue has something for every occasion, from mouthwatering small plates, perfect for pairing with cocktails and conversation, to lunchtime favourites in the form of filled bagels and crispy tofu burgers.
Indie cocktail spot East River also serves up a delicious range of New York-inspired grub.
Bloom Bar & Bistro
A fun and Instagram-friendly restaurant on Allerton Road, Bloom is one for lovers of all things floral. The pretty Liverpool eatery features flower-covered ceilings and cute wall art, as well as a dinky alfresco terrace out the front. The menu here promises a classic lineup of comfort grub, from bulging brioche burgers to the spot's signature Bloom Bowls. And when the weekend rolls around? You'd better believe there's boozy brunching and Sunday spreads aplenty.
You'll find Insta-friendly flower ceilings and lush brunch plates at this Allerton Road eatery.
Grilla
Among the most popular restaurants on Allerton Road, Grilla takes inspiration from traditional Greek grillhouses. The rustic eatery specialises in meat on the spit, cooking up a whole range of carnivorous delicacies - think souvlaki, mixed platters and hefty gyros. Herbivores won't miss out though, as the kitchen boasts a dedicated vegetarian menu packed with halloumi fries, tomato fritters and plenty of toasted pitta and homemade dips.
While it may specialise in meat on the spit, Grilla offers plenty of veggie options too.
Looking for great places to eat in Liverpool? Check out our roundup of the best restaurants in Albert Dock here.
