Best Authentic Restaurants in Lytham

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BlackpoolLytham St. AnnesPoulton-Le-FyldePrestonThornton-Cleveleys

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BlackpoolFreckletonLytham St. AnnesNorth ShorePoulton-Le-FyldePreston

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1. The Grand Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(137)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Lytham St. Annes

Booked 10 times today

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.

2. PRICKLY-PEAR

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4.9

Exceptional(33)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Lytham St. Annes

Booked 7 times today

Discover The Prickly Pear, founded in 2024 by local visionary Justin Dugdale in Ansdell, Lytham St. Annes. Our bistro offers a unique blend of high end artisan food with enjoyable dishes to suite every palate individually created by our highly regarded head Chef, Lisa Musson. Experience a tranquil yet family-friendly atmosphere, enhanced by relaxing music, ideal for gatherings with loved ones. Join us for a culinary journey unlike any other, where every dish is crafted to delight your senses and create lasting memories.

3. The Birley Arms

4.2

Awesome(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Freckleton

Welcome to the Birley Arms a family dining pub and hotel with quality food close to Lytham St Annes and Blackpool.Whether you want to drop by for a drink, call in for a bite to eat or dine with family and friends, rest assured that you will be greeted with warm hospitality and a desire to please as customer service is at the heart of everything we do! Our fantastic family friendly food includes all your pub favourites plus great steaks and exquisite seafood dishes, enjoy our exceptional food and drink offer in our large refurbished bar and restaurant or our beautiful sunny beer garden, complete with children’s play area to keep everyone happy!

4. The Legh Arms

4.8

Exceptional(1676)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Preston

Booked 17 times today

We aim to create a desirable environment where you, the customer feel at home. Whether it be relaxing with a locally brewed beer from our very own Burscough Brewery, enjoying a nice glass of wine by the fire or tasting our locally sourced food menu. We aim to please!

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5. Michael Wan's Mandarin

4.8

Exceptional(2767)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Blackpool

Booked 11 times today

你好, welcome to the Mandarin!Established in 1961, this traditional and authentic Cantonese restaurant in Blackpool town centre has been extending a warm oriental welcome to customers for 64 years!Choose from a mouth-watering selection of delicious dishes including Mrs Wan’s dumplings, made from her own recipe, Szechuan chilli beef, Nasi Goreng and oriental fruit salad with lychee. We are very proud that every dish and every sauce is made in house, because we care about our food.The belief that every meal shared should be special is why this restaurant takes time to carefully select and prepare the freshest Chinese dishes, adding just three extra ingredients - quality, experience and time.Our core belief is that we are a local restaurant, open year round for local residents and visitors to the resort alike. We"ve worked for many years with our local suppliers to continue to bring you the best experience of Chinese food in Blackpool.

6. The Cartford Inn

4.7

Exceptional(244)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Preston

Booked 20 times today

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!

7. Bistro Italia

4.7

Exceptional(426)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Poulton-Le-Fylde

Booked 13 times today

In true traditional Italian style, we are a family run restaurant and bar based in the heart of Poulton-Le-Fylde, serving traditional Italian food from freshly sourced local produce, prepared daily by our chefs.The bar has recently been renovated and transformed into a new Bar area offering a more modern and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for customer’s to enjoy a refreshing Peroni on draught or a selection of cocktails. Tables can also be booked in the bar area for pre-dinner or after dinner drinks.

A photo of Michael Wan's Wok Inn restaurant

8. Michael Wan's Wok Inn

4.9

Exceptional(1158)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pan-Asian • Blackpool

Booked 7 times today

Michael Wan's Wok Inn is considered authentic due to its diverse menu that draws influence from all over Asia. It's also lauded for its eclectic ambiance, which captures the essence of street food 'Hawker' markets and reclaimed building feel of Budapest’s ruin bars. Reviews consistently highlight the 'authentic street food', 'excellent and authentic food', and 'fun, cool decor and atmosphere'. It's a true Pan-Asian dining experience!

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9. White Tower Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(361)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Blackpool

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to The White Tower RestaurantSituated on the penthouse floor of the Casino Building, with a private lift entrance, dressed in calming neutral tones and featuring a sunken bar, private outdoor terrace, and real open fire. Offering fine dining with carefully designed menus featuring the finest local produce.The White Tower is renowned for its spectacular views of the sea and the famous Blackpool promenade, and its outstanding service.We’re delighted to be able to offer private hosted dinners, family celebrations, meetings – either boardroom style or cabaret style.The White Tower is licensed for wedding ceremonies and is also a fabulous venue for wedding receptions – why not come and have a look around? We’d be delighted to show you this stylish restaurant and all it has to offer.We also offer complimentary WiFi for our diners.Please note that The White Tower restaurant is a cashless restaurant - card payment only.

10. San Marcos

4.7

Exceptional(60)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Shore

Booked 1 time today

⭐️ San Marcos est 2002 ⭐️ San Marcos is back! Bigger and better! Now the new face of formally resort hotspot mammas on topping street after a major refurb, stones throw away from sister restaurant Caesars of cedar square, minutes from the famous winter gardens.Are you an existing customer wanting to indulge in one of your favourite, authentic, fresh, classic San Marcos dishes, such as the chicken San Marcos, traditional Sunday dinners, funghi ripieni, fillet steak options , grill/chicken rotisserie & so many more pasta delicious’s. 🍝 Extensive wine, champagne and bottled beer menus 🍷 🍾 🍹 Draft 🍺 Or maybe your new to the San Marcos experience and want to see what all the fuss is about? 🧐🙌 🍕 Home of Blackpool’s FIRST 23 inch pizza 🍕 🍝 pasta sharing dishes for 2/4 with bottle of house wine🍝 🥩 8oz fillet, 8oz sirloin 🥩 So many options for all the family, we can’t wait to see you all through the door 👌🏻😊

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Nicola
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I would certainly recommend the Grand Hotel for Service, Quality and value for money. The best hotel in the area
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The Grand HotelPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary British• Lytham St. Annes
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4.8
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Mr
London •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and atmosphere 👌 The food was excellent, the customer service was great, and the staff were really attentive. The live DJ was a great touch. The only negative I'd mention is that the cow print wall decoration above the chef's grill needs a good clean.
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Gaucho ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Steak• Manchester
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4.6
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Anne
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Really good menu choices - good food with really attentive and efficient staff. Really good evening, many thanks
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PRICKLY-PEARPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Lytham St. Annes
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4.9
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Christophe
Manchester/Greater Manchester •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great lunch today. Have been before and the food is still as good. The service was brilliant from the young waiter. Value for money as main dishes had good pieces of chicken.
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Nam Ploy Authentic Thai DiningPrice: Moderate• Thai• Bolton
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4.4
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Alison
Lancashire •1 review
4.0
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
Lovely place very pleasant staff and all our meals were good
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The Birley ArmsPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Freckleton
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4.2

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