Restaurants in Blackpool

Georgina Pellant

Top tier dining in Blackpool? It might not be the first thing you think of when this famous seaside resort comes to mind, but trust us — there are plenty of great restaurants, street food spots and markets to discover here. 

Offering everything from classic Italian dishes to innovative fusion fare, whether you’re looking for a romantic date night, a family dinner, or a casual bite that doesn’t break the bank, there’s something for every mood. You just need to know where to look, which is where we come in.

Enjoy Jay Rayner-tipped Pan-Asian dishes at Michael Wan’s Wok Inn, Italian comfort food in a cosy, candlelit setting at La Fontana, or explore the bold flavours of Indian Street Food at Twisted Indian. Opt for a seaside bite at Beach House, laid back sophistication at Bailey’s Cheese & Charcuterie, or old school glamour at The White Tower, whose red carpet leads to panoramic views of the Irish sea.

After something a little bit more eclectic? Hauze serves up fusion sushi, build-your-own burgers and more in a glitzy setting, while the food hall at Abington Street Market will leave even the fussiest eaters spoilt for choice. Finally if it’s a classic chippy tea you’re after, we have a whole guide dedicated to Blackpool’s best fish and chip shops.

Featuring all this and more, we present our guide to the best restaurants in Blackpool.

Our top picks

Michael Wan’s Mandarin

Michael Wan’s Mandarin, 27 Clifton St, Blackpool, FY1 1JD - Visit now

There’s a reason why Blackpool’s one and only Cantonese restaurant has just featured in OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in the UK for the third year in a row, and it’s not just the food.

Mandarin
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La Fontana

La Fontana, 17 Clifton St, Blackpool, FY1 1JD - Visit now

La Fontana, Blackpool can be relied upon to deliver all the date night classics: killer wines, flickering candlelight, and lovingly-prepared, flavourful plates.

La Fontana
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Twisted Indian Street Food

Twisted Indian Street Food, 15 Clifton St, Blackpool, FY1 1JD - Visit now

Twisted Indian Street Food packs a flavour punch and isn’t afraid to mix the traditional with the modern, with a menu full of influences that swing from Desi to global.

Twisted
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Michael Wan’s Wok Inn

Michael Wan’s Wok Inn, 118 Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1RA - Visit now

Tipped by Jay Rayner, Michael Wan’s Wok Inn covers everything from boundary-pushing to failsafe, but they all create gastronomical memories that’ll stick in the mind for years.

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Beach House Bistro & Bar

Beach House Bistro & Bar, Beach House Bistro Bar, Festival House,, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1AP - Visit now

Positioned right on the Promenade, Beach House Bistro & Bar is a modern Mediterranean-style restaurant where pizzas and pastas are joined by fresh-as-can-be seafood.

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Hauze

Hauze, 28 Talbot Rd, Blackpool, FY1 1LF - Visit now

Dishing up European plates with plenty of fusion flare, this glitzy restaurant offers an extensive list of sushi alongside a selection of build-your-own burgers.

Hauze Blackpool
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Abington Street Market Food Hall

Abington Street Market Food Hall, 16-20 Abingdon St, Blackpool, FY1 1DR - Visit now

Housing six independent food traders, two bars and a coffee shop, this historic market hall has been revitalised in recent years as a new Blackpool food and drink hub.

Abington Street Market
Ian Jones.

Bailey’s Cheese & Charcuterie

Bailey’s Cheese & Charcuterie, 54 Clifton St, Blackpool, FY1 1JP - Visit now

This Clifton Street bar-slash-delicatessen is the kind of place more commonly found in Brighton or Didsbury, full of exceptional meats, cheeses and wines from all over the world.

Bailey's
Ian Jones.

The White Tower

The White Tower, Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1EZ - Visit now

Housed in the penthouse of Blackpool’s Casino building, The White Tower offers sweeping views across the Irish sea and the town’s famous promenade.

The White Tower
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Amaro

Amaro, 109 Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1HU - Visit now

Tucked away behind Blackpool’s famous copycat Eiffel Tower you’ll find Amaro, a popular local restaurant specialising in Italian cooking.

Amaro Blackpool
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Dirty Blonde’s

Dirty Blonde’s, 3 Back Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1HP - Visit now

Not, as the name might suggest, one of Blackpool’s questionable gentlemen’s clubs, Dirty Blonde’s is a dive bar and pizza joint that feels more downtown New York than British seaside town.

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Fish and chips in Blackpool

We’ve rounded up the seven best fish and chip shops in Blackpool, each garlanded with praise from locals, tourists, and awards bodies – a three-pronged seal of approval that leaves little room for disappointment.

Fish and Chips

The Buccaneer

The Buccaneer, Bonny St, Blackpool, FY1 5DW - Visit now

Kids to please? Set in Blackpool’s showstopping amusement arcade Coral Island, The Buccaneer is above above-and-beyond family-friendly, with children eating free!

The Buccaneer
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Where to go in Blackpool

Notarianni
Blackpool
Restaurant
Notarianni’s

This small family run ice cream parlour has been serving homemade vanilla ice cream since 1928.

Fish and Chips
Blackpool
Restaurant
The Cottage, Blackpool

Built in 1856, The Cottage has been Blackpool’s most famous fish and chip shop since 1920. With an easy order button on the website, you can either collect, or if you’re a resident in certain postcodes they are offering a delivery service.

Blackpool
Restaurant
Michael Wan’s Wok Inn

One of Blackpool’s most high-profile and fun-packed restaurants, Michael Wan’s Wok Inn is bright, flashy and runs as smoothly as a well-oiled 2p machine. If it gets Jay Rayner’s seal of approval…

The White Tower
Blackpool
Restaurant
The White Tower

Housed in the penthouse of Blackpool’s Casino building, The White Tower offers sweeping views across the Irish sea and the famous promenade. It’s the place for a bit of old school glamour.

Upside Down Blackpool
Blackpool
Café or Coffee Shop
Upside Down Coffee

Upside Down is a coffee shop with a vegetarian and vegan menu, that also sells range of house plants.

Blackpool
Restaurant
Yorkshire Fisheries

Yorkshire Fisheries is a multiple award-winning fish and chip shop that dates back to 1907, making it the oldest in Blackpool.

Blackpool
Restaurant
Beach House Bistro & Bar

Positioned right on the Promenade, you’ll find Beach House Bistro & Bar, a modern Mediterranean-style restaurant and bar that serves up a particularly mean cocktail.

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