Wreckfish Bistro in Liverpool

The food is well-cooked and the service is always great but it feels like the menu has been the same for years now - especially that featherblade beef, the same across all of the Elite restaurants. Noting exciting or inventive really going on. Was hoping for some fresh dishes so was disappointed, definitely wouldn't go back again unless they updated it all a bit, but you'd probably enjoy it if you'd not been before.

Lovely Sunday lunch, great food and service. The staff went out of their way to bring a special touch with the ‘Happy Birthday’ plate.

My palate isn't especially educated but the food at Gary usher's places always impresses me. Had the vadouvan spiced cauliflower risotto yesterday and it was unbelievably good.

We came here for Christmas Eve dinner, fortunately before the latest round of restrictions. The service was exceptional - friendly and attentive staff, knowledgeable about the dishes and wines, and we were made to feel very welcome. The food was as good as we'd heard - absolutely beautiful. We would definitely recommend, and we'll be returning as soon as we're able.

Great food and very friendly service. I've eaten here before and also at the Sticky Walnut, Chester under the same ownership and never been disappointed.i won't bore with everything we ate but will just describe one starter.- Pork Belly. The tastiest piece of pork imaginable served with a Peanut sauce and chilli pickled Watermelon, a very strange but fantastic combination of flavours. That gives an indication of the imagination that goes into the cooking.Worked out at £70 per head which included a good Red, coffees, some beers and liqueur coffees.

Outstanding food, in a lovely setting, perfect service from Lisa... worth every penny. Best meal I’ve had in Liverpool in a long time!

First time dining here, can honestly say it was worth every penny, we both had the pare which was amazing, both also had the roast beef, amazing, one of the best roasts I’ve ever had, especially the gravy, I had the Parkin and my partner had the oblivion, both also amazing. Nice little atmosphere to go with it.

First time visiting Wreckfish and I have to say, the menu has a slightly higher price-point in comparison to other city-centre restaurants. Expect to pay £50-60 per head for 3 courses (inc drinks) but the quality of the food is worth it.Being independent and unique, you’re not buying into a High St dining experience and are experiencing the years of creative ideas by the owner and team. This bears fruit in the recipe ideas and flavours presented on your plate.I can best describe each course as ‘an explosion of flavours’, thanks to a mix of tastes which perhaps shouldn’t work, but clearly do. A lot of thought has gone into creating the recipes and for me, this is worth the asking price. I would describe it as ‘artisan’ food which simply works and is unlike anything on a big chain-restaurant menu. Would definitely visit again.

Food was incredible and the service was excellent, really friendly staff. We chose to go with the 3 course option and believe it was amazing value given the quality of the food. Would highly recommend! 👌

Great Gordal olives and smoked duck breast with hazelnut dressing, fig and orange, nibbles, followed by great pate and a sea trout and cauliflower pakora. All very good.Fantastic, personal and attentive service from our server, Josh. Thank you.Trial glass of Macabeo was tasteless and thin so picked an acceptable Viognier. Great roast dinners as usual.Very good. Thank you.

We ate here recently and were really looking forward to it, however found the whole experience to be really average. The staff didn’t seem particularly friendly though I appreciate with the obligatory face masks it’s often difficult to pick up on this so perhaps I missed some smiles or other visual queues. On being seated we both found it easy to select a starter from the set menu on offer however as we are both vegetarian we were disappointed to see just one option on the main courses so both had to go for this. In a month of Sunday’s it would never have been a first choice for either of us, but our main of miso glazed butternut squash with king oyster mushroom, turnip, peanuts, whipped sesame tofu and kale arrived. The portion was massive. Everything tasted like it had been cooked with no seasoning or flavour - the whole dish was a bit austere to be honest. The miso glaze was lost and none of the other vegetables on the plate seemed to have been given the star treatment in any way. The sesame tofu was unnoticeable too. In the end we both stopped eating because a) there was too much (no matter how much we ate there always seemed to be the same amount left on the plate!) and b) we got bored of the dish to be honest. The main ingredient ingredients could have made a lovely pithivier with the addition of some extras and some lovely cheese perhaps. Either way, the main was a complete disappointment. A diner at the next table also had this dish and left around half too. Lovely desserts, nice wine. Service very discreet. Overall I’d say it was fine but nothing more than that. Total bill was just less than £150 which was fine but I’d have expected a main with a bit more taste and oomph. Wouldn’t go back, although it was a nice enough place.

Starer was good however the roast ham hock replacement(as ran out of everything else) looked lovely but we are both still drinking water by the gallon to try and get rid of the taste of salt and the sickly feeling this has caused,almost inedible it was that salty.

Visited today for the first time and will definitely be back. Service, food, atmosphere all 10/10. We had the lunch menu which at £22 for 3 courses is so reasonable given the quality. The pork ribeye was one of the nicest meals I have ever eaten. The staff were so lovely and it is evident the entire restaurant are following Covid procedures to make you feel safe while you’re eating.

I really recommend this restaurant as the food is amazing.👍The staff were lovely and our server was called Josh he was really nice.😍I am a vegetarian and I had (kids) cauliflower risotto and I loved it. It was the best taste ever!😀

I never do trip adviser HOWEVER right now ya’ll need to get to Wreckfish or any elite bistro’s. This afternoon my partner and I went for our 3rd visit to Wreckfish. The food was immaculatep, service and staff beyond good. We go there when something to celebrate and this year has been a bust as we all know, but this little gem is something to celebrate at anytime. Looking forward to our next visit. Support independent’s - needs more than ever but equally now and always, guaranteed a wonderful dining experience - much love to the team x

Este restaurante está prácticamente en la puerta de mi casa, así que vengo aquí para desayunar y cenar con regularidad. También tengo una reserva de Navidad para mí y algunos amigos cada año y todo sobre el lugar es simplemente genial.El personal obviamente ha probado la mayor parte de la comida y es excelente para recomendar sus platos favoritos y contarle un poco sobre los platos. No importa qué tan ocupado esté el restaurante, el personal siempre estará feliz de ayudar y nunca te hará sentir como si los estuvieras apagando. He comido la mayoría de las cosas del menú y todo es fantástico. Echa un vistazo a este lugar si aún no lo has hecho y propina generosamente porque el equipo va más allá y definitivamente se lo merece.

Unbelievable experience. Ryan & the team were excellent from start to finish. We had the three course lunch menu. Could not recommend highly enough. Keeping smashing it guys!!! We will be back x

Comida deliciosa, excelentes bebidas para acompañar y personal servicial. Solo un par de pequeñas quejas, había mucho espacio en el restaurante principal, pero estábamos sentados en la planta baja con un grupo ruidoso de personas, también solo tiene una ventana bloqueada, por lo que lo hubiera preferido arriba. Esta no fue una reserva de última hora, se reservó con mucha antelación, por lo que hubiera esperado una mesa mejor. Además, la salsa es muy escasa, no me gusta mucha salsa, pero solo había lo que parecían un par de cucharadas. Sé que puede pedir salsa adicional, pero no debería tener que hacerlo a precios superiores y, además, ¡no se da cuenta de que lo necesitará hasta que se quede atrapado! Aparte de este par de cosas, todo fue encantador, tengo ganas de volver a visitar, pero ¿solicitará una mesa en el restaurante principal?

Wonderful food and drink in well managed surroundings during this Covid crisis. Staff very helpful, Pigs croquettes and Cod loin superb

Excellent food Lovely atmosphere Service was first class (irish waitress) Lovely setting great choice of wine and whisky

I went with my girlfriend on Saturday night. All the sensible COVID measures were being followed. Hand sanitiser on entry and all staff wearing masks.To start, we ordered the braised octopus and the pigs head croquette. The croquette was a crispy porky treat that I would highly recommend.We followed that with the smoked/glazed ham hock to share. The meat just fell off the bone and came with a delicious parsley sauce. This comes with chips and is comfortably enough for two to share.I’m not usually a sweets person but the Choux Bun caught my eye. The pastry is crisp and filled with delights, whipped cream, hazelnuts and a caramel sauce. My girlfriend ordered the banana cake but it wasn’t long before we ‘agreed’ to share. Just order the Choux Bun!We washed this down with the red Mendrarossa, wine of the month. This was perfectly pleasant, although the house red would probably do the same job. We also had an Expresso Martini from the cocktail menu, this also didn’t disappoint and provided that cold caffeine kick you want.We really enjoyed the three courses and had an excellent time. For £39 each, that’s very good value. The staff were excellent and we will definitely be back soon.

We have been fans of Elite Bistros for a number of years and have dined at Wreckfish several times.To be fair our experiences have varied from fabulous to okay, a little hit and miss but the ‘hits’ are worth the risk!Last night was desperately disappointing for multiple reasons.Staff - usually friendly and pleasant were surly and rude. We were shown to our table by who I assume was the head waiter. He didn’t speak a word. He then spent the evening running around and I really mean running. The staff thunder up and down the stairs giving the feeling of rushed chaos. Not a good atmosphere to dine in at all. Restaurant - was cold. Experienced this here before and assumed it was air con. As you can’t have air con on due to COVID it can’t be that. There is a cold draft blowing through the restaurant all the time. Felt like a kitchen door was open. Food - cold! Cold plates and cold restaurant meant that by the time all the meals had arrived they were cold, stone cold by the time you finished you food. I mentioned this to the waiter and the manager said we could have desserts for free. A nice gesture but I would have had a dessert anyway. I didn’t want a fuss, it was just a comment so when my cod wasn’t cooked through I didn’t say anything. The quantity and quality of food plus the restaurant experience do not command £39 for 3 course. The set price menu approach demand a better dining experience, I expect it to be good at least, it wasn’t worth half the money. The bill was £220 for 4 and we left cold and underwhelmed.

Straight up the best lamb I've ever eaten.Don't get me wrong it's not cheap but you definitely get what you pay for. The menu is small but that's really is a positive because everything they produce in that kitchen is to the highest standard. Service was brilliant too, I don't think I had to pour my own wine all night (a small thing but a very nice touch).Great food, great service and just a fantastic place to eat aswell as a perfect location in town.Josh is the man.

We had a wonderful meal today, our first attempt to eat out post lockdown. I wish I would have asked our waitresses name, but she was wonderful (dark hair in a high bun). Aside to face masks, you wouldn't feel any changes due to covid. The food was wonderful, a great atmosphere, plenty of space and really REALLY exceptional service. It was a great dining experience before, and its a great dining experience still. Well done

Popped in for lunch today, all covid 19 ready. For a food snob like me you can't beat watching the chefs prepare and cook your food. The menu changes regularly but is always inspired and delicious.Even when the restaurant is busy the chefs make it look so easy, which I am sure it is definitely not.Sea Bream was amazing with purple carrot and puffed rice side, and truffle fries are a must with whatever you order.

We don't live in Liverpool so this is a destination restaurant for us, we have visited many times and it never disappoints. Food and service are always excellent. We took the corner table for the 6pm slot which gave plenty of time for a leisurely meal before the train home. Compliance with Covid regs is exemplary, spaces between tables are generous, and we felt as if it was a completely safe environment. It's a special dining out experience for Liverpool and altho it's not cheap, there are an awful lot of places around where you will get an entirely forgettable meal for not much less. But that's enough from me. Go try it for yourselves.

My family and I visited this restaurant yesterday evening (we’ve visited on two previous occasions) and had another lovely experience. We were seated at a prime table facing the kitchen. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive throughout - couldn’t do enough for us. That goes without mentioning the food which was delicious. We ordered the cauliflower risotto; the feather blade of beef and ham hock which was all served promptly. The white wine we opted for was crisp and accompanied the food beautifully. Finally, we ordered the banana cake dessert which didn’t disappoint. The restaurant is welcoming and quality is guaranteed.

Went here with my partner on Sat 10th August and we loved it. It was apparently only their second night open after lockdown, but you couldn’t tell as the service was slick and well oiled. Upon arrival we were each given a lovely square of rosemary focaccia, which was excellent. I then had the squid, lamb & banana bread with the matching wines, and my girlfriend had the crottin, beef, & choux bun (which was so large it could be a man vs food challenge) I have wanted to go to Wreckfish for a while now & it exceeded all expectations- we will definitely be back

Fabulous meal at Wreckfish this evening! Lovely to be back and lucky to have got a table on re-opening night. 3 courses of delicious food and wine, great atmosphere and brilliant service. We felt very well looked after throughout - all staff wearing masks and there was hand gel on the way in. Thanks Josh for looking after us!

I thought Gary Usher would be there doing some crowdfunding but he wasn't which is a bit selfish, but I liked the food and the service was good and I'd probably go back because I like it there and I might see Gary Usher. Try the bacon.

I had first a drink at the bar as there was no table available. Once my table as ready I ordered a pan roasted halibut with fennel and potatoes. Delicious! Cosy place with nice staff Located on corner Seel street and Slater street

Excellent experience all round from the food to the service and the surroundings. The set menu early lunch/dinner is a bargain - starter main and dessert was 10/10. I opted for the meat options and my friend the veggie ones - all were delicious. Considering the current climate we were glad that it was open and staff seemed very pleased to see us arrive! Definitely visiting again and will be recommending this place to everyone. Thank you!

This place was just across from our hotel. Really good service and cracking breakfast. Highly recommend

In Liverpool for a night recently. Stayed just up the road and remembered this place from a previous visit. Quality breakfast. Lovely dining-room. Friendly, attentive service. Had buttermilk pancakes and bacon and avocado on toast with poached eggs plus a couple of cappuccinos. Still recommended.

Food nice but charged £8 for 2 bottles of mineral water dont like being ripped off will not return - pity

Excellent freshly cooked breakfast served by friendly staff. Good selection of choices, both healthy and traditional

I visited Wreckfish over the weekend as a birthday treat for my Mum. I’ve been this restaurant loads of times, and always shouted about it, to the point where I’ve bought several family members vouchers for Christmas / Birthdays so they can come and try it for themselves. However, this time I was kinda disappointed. The menu wasn’t really explained to us, as I expected a Sunday roast or the usual “two courses for __” which I usually go off, but they wasn’t there. Despite saying online there was a Sunday Menu which included two courses for £21, and it was wrote inside the restaurant downstairs too... I was just confused by the whole thing. Maybe it cut off earlier in the afternoon, but it could’ve been a little bit clearer online to save this confusion for other people. Anyway, the olives and focaccia was nice, cauliflower risotto (my favourite dish I always get) was amazing too. But I was slightly disappointed by the mains, as a vegetarian, they was pretty safe and underwhelming- and not great value for money. Our waitress wasn’t very warm or chatty, which made me feel a little uncomfortable. I began to feel like our table (three of us) was maybe annoying her or being a inconvenience, and then I realised how ridiculous that was considering we was sat there doing nothing, and the service was just not great.As someone who also works in hospitality, I know it’s hard trying to please customers and trying to keep people happy. However when it’s someone’s birthday, and it’s stated in the reservation, I believe the least staff can do is wish the guest a Happy Birthday and give them a complimentary glass of Prosecco, just as a nice touch. This didn’t happen, nor did our waitress even acknowledge my mums birthday, which was abit shocking to be honest. We did get a plate saying “Happy Birthday” with a tiny cube of fudge on at the end, after I asked if there was anything like that which could be given to my mum. This was better than nothing, but also a little too late. Overall there was some tasty bits, the Cabernet Sauvignon was absolutely delish, but the service or ambience just wasn’t what it usually is. I’d like to think this was just a one off, so I can come back here again as I usually would, but I left feeling abit reluctant to visit again.

Lunch time set menu. Food was excellent and of an incredibly high standard. The place could easily stand toe to toe with the best places in London. Book it - Liverpool has a real gem!

What can i say other than Joe and the team looked after us all beautifully, wonderful food and wine in a super chilled atmosphere, thanks we will definitely be back again

The staff, ambiance, menu and quality of food were all top notch; eaten at a few restaurants in Liverpool and hadn't had a better meal! Also had breakfast here and equally as good.

We had breakfast in Wreckfish twice during our recent mini break to Liverpool. It was recommended by the hotel we were staying. Wonderful recommendation and a great start to both mornings. Food was 1st class and served with such professionalism and banter.

We were first in at 6pm so we had a choice from the set menu or the main menu. We all chose from the main menu. The starters arrived and what a treat for the eyes to see before you get to taste. All of our starters were so tasty. We had Bread as an aperitif which was such a treat for the taste buds, which gives you a hint of what is to follow. 3 of us had a starter - scorched sea bream, french onion soup & sweet beef cheek. OMG, absolutely delicious. We then had our main, 2 had halibut, the other dishes were featherblade of beed & roasted lamb rump. the beef came with chips, the other dishes had to order chips as a side which were all parmesam and truffle chips. We then ordered 2 cheese boards to share between couples. Even the cheese selection was exquisite which came with warm bread. Absolutely everything was delicious, the beef came with a very rich sauce (not for me), but was enjoyed by who ordered it and seemed to be very popular when looking around at other plates being delivered. This is a goldmine and is well worth a visit for that special occasion as the bill was heavy, but worth every penny.

Nice breakfast cooked to order. Discount for people who are staying in the nearby hotel the Resident formally the Nadler. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Staying in Liverpool on business.I live in London but have read reviews on wreckfish and seen posts from friends on Facebook so have wanted to try for awhile.When I realised my hotel was around the corner I thought it was too good to pass up.Being on my own can be a bit daunting but they made me very welcome and I felt comfortable as a lone female.I had the two course early dinner and a large glass of good red.Wonderful dinner and friendly efficient service from Chris who guided me around the menu.Its made me realise how we pay through the nose for food like this London and how friendly it is outside the capital.Great value and beautiful food ,hopefully next time I come I can bring my partner.

Came for a family birthday lunch at the weekend. Had a lovely light table quite near the door. From the starters, we selected the pate, soup and the mackerel, and a portion of the focaccia. The pate was delicious and was served with a decent portion of bread, and the mackerel was fresh and tasty. For mains we chose, the roast port, the roast beef, the duck and the salmon. The pork was absolutely amazing, with fantastic crackling. The roast beef was served pink and with a huge Yorkshire pudding. The duck was also served pink and was really tender. We washed the meal down with a bottle of Chilean Sav blanc, a bit overpriced at £35, and a few bottles of beer. We finished off with a couple of doughnuts and a couple of creme brûlée’s. Every scrap of food was eaten, and we thoroughly enjoyed every course. What’s not to like.

We lucked out on a very Sunday morning and found a table for four. Each meal was lovely, atmosphere was very good and staff friendly

Lovely meal for 2 on a stormy Sat night, warmly greeted by all staff and had a perfect little table by the window in the corner allowing a great view of the kitchen and the wonderful decor.

Came here just before Christmas to treat the girlfriend. We had an absolute great time dining at this restaurant. Chris was our host for the evening and he done a wonderful job of explaining the small details of the meals and what to recommend for drinks. The food was fantastic, the service was superb an overall enjoyable experience.

Date night. Have been meaning to go to Wreckfish for ages. Looked after superbly by Jamie (?). Lovely building. Gave Jamie what type of wine we like (white, minerally with citrus flavours) and his selection was spot on. Has 3 courses each. The 6 plates were simply magnificent - sea bream and salmon, beef and duck, black cherry donut and frangipane. Any room for improvement? - think the downstairs toilets could do with a refurb and spruce up but not a distraction to what was a wonderful dining experience.

We were visiting Liverpool having not been for a while when we happened on Wreckfish by pure chance. It was lunchtime, the menu looked good and the TripAdvisor reviews were very positive so we dropped in.

Absolutely amazing selection of food cooked freshly right in front of you. We had a brilliant table in front of the kitchen and the theatre was so good. Food did not disappoint and the service is spot on

We visited on Sunday for a 40th birthday celebration and were treated like VIPs from the second we arrived by the friendly and attentive staff. Nothing was too much trouble and Emily looked after our party brilliantly, leaving us feeling like we were the only ones there.

Lovely restaurant. The solid Victorian building has been restored into a really comfortable, cosy space. The main dining room opens onto the kitchen, the basement reminds me of Parisian restaurants and there is a comfortable bar at the back.

I have only heard positive things about Wrekfish, so i was excited to visit on Friday for a friends birthday dinner. As it was a party of eight we had to choose off the group menu but there is plenty of choice and there were multiple things people wanted to try. Our waiter was very attentive, but you don't feel you are being 'hovered' over. Drinks were topped up quietly and food arrives seamlessly. When you leave to the table to go to the toilet etc. your napkin is quickly folded into a square for you when you return, its a small but nice touch. Everyone enjoyed their food and for £38 for three course it is really very good value. Thanks for the night!

Booked at table at 6 & we arrived a little early. The kitchen wasn’t open yet but we were taken to our seats & offered drinks, bread & olives. The menu wS limited but looked good. We opted for the beef dish to share which the waiter advised would take 45 mins (also says on the menu). We were happy to wait & felt relaxed chatting & drinking our wine. The waiter attentively topped this up. The food came within the correct time slot and was very nice and the dish was enough for two. Overall, a really lovely evening and I would return.

Visited Wreckfish on new year's day at 5pm. Started with focaccia tasteful light good start to the meal. Starters arrived 1 pig's cheeks and 1 chicken liver pate. What can I say do good we ordered a second helping, amazing. Main course, dry aged sirloin to share cooked on the bone and served with all the trimmings, roast potatoes,two types of cabbage, carrot and Swede mash. Again amazing. Dessert next, 1 honeycomb semifreddo and 1 sticky ginger sponge what a great end to the meal. The food here is outstanding and would do the 4 hour drive from home just to visit wreckfish for another outstanding meal. Great service, nice to be able to watch the chefs at work who made everything look so effortless. Will be back.

This was our second visit for dinner and the food and service was excellent just like the first time. Would recommend

My Fiancé took me here for my birthday meal. From the minute we walked in, the atmosphere and staff were lovely. Had a lovely table downstairs ... the Cherry T was recommended as an aperitif and was gorgeous. For starters I had Boratta and my fiancé had Fishcake ... both lovely. Then we had the Steak on bone to share .... outstanding and one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. For dessert we opted for cheese and port ... fabulous selection. All in all could not fault this place or the staff ... definitely recommend. Make sure you go. Thank you Wreckfish ..... fab place

There were six of us having a celebratory birthday meal. It was my first visit to Wreckfish and I’ll certainly be back. Food was excellent!

Great food and excellent service, very very friendly staff and lovely location. Breakfast was amazing, avo on toast with poached egg was my fave!

Went for breakfast at Wreckfish this morning with my mum who has not been before. The food was lovely and Emily was really helpful in offering alternatives to some of the menu items. The service was great and the price was really reasonable.

It’s been a while coming but we had a great meal. The staff were spot on , polite friendly and efficient , and clued up on the menu.

This is our third visit to Wreckfish .We are big fans of all Gary Ushers restaurants . Service was exceptional using the private dining room . Chris ,our Server , was exemplary . Food interesting in a good way and the wine was reasonable and really good . Martin and party of 9

We had only two breakfasts during our trip to Liverpool- both at Wreckfish. The food was excellent but it was the welcome that brought us back- especially the waiter James who brightened up our day.

Situated in the quieter part of central Liverpool you need to seek out this restaurant but once you get there (we stopped for cocktails at 'Be At' 100 yards down the road), you enter an informal high class restaurant. Greeted really nicely in stylish surroundings. Our waiter was fab and I had a venison carpaccio , just so good and duck for my mains. BEAUTIFUL.. Go there Liverpudlians, you have a really gem - I was a tourist for the weekend and would love a place like this near us. .

I’ve looked forward to trying this restaurant for ages and booked a break in Liverpool in order to make it happen. Sometimes, when expectations are high the experience doesn’t quite match up. Here it not only matches what I wanted, it really exceeded it.

My wife and I went to Wreckfish on my birthday and had a really enjoyable evening. The food, service and atmosphere of the restaurant were great and they all contributed to a lovely evening.

30 of us from work went to Wreckfish Friday 6th December. The service was phenomenal- we had pre-ordered and were asked our names as we sat down. Our menu choices were then delivered to each of us without asking again what we’d ordered i had butternut squash, featherblade of beef and parmesan chips (to die for) and the best Xmas pud i’ve ever tasted. The whole group were blown away by the food, it was so tasty it left your mouth watering wanting more. I got home that night and booked Burnt Truffle, part of the same group in Heswall, for my birthday in January with my family. It’s the best meal i’ve had in a long time so I can’t wait to visit again. I wish i could eat there every night! Can’t recommend it enough ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Attentive staff. Great menu. Food superb but non complicated. Recommend. Perfect for a romantic night or fun night with friends

Lovely 3 course set menu £28 fab food and service and my gluten free friend accommodated would revisit again

My husband and I are at the stage in our lives were we are very lucky to be able to regularly eat out at local restaurants to high end restaurants. I had a birthday recently so tried to book Wreckfish online. The "system" would not let me do this so I decided to ring them. A gentleman answered and I didn't quite finish my sentence when he interrupted by saying very curtly "we are fully booked"! I reeled off a number of future dates to once again be told fully booked. We had been given a voucher as a present (which was due to run out 23 December). When I asked well when can the two of us come, he said " oh are there only two you?" (which if he'd let me finish my sentence in the first instance he would've found out). His attitude changed immediately. We booked and were really looking forward to going, after we'd heard it was very good. I informed him of our trying to book online. I was told he knew about this glitch (but nothing has been done???). We arrived promptly on the date booked and was surprised to see we were the only people there (at this point). I asked if I could purchase a voucher (xmas present). I was told yes then the front of house promptly took us into bar area (ignoring the request to buy a voucher). I asked for a pink gin but they only had one flavour in stock. I was disappointed as gin is "en trend" and I thought Id be able to order this drink. The gin arrived in a tumbler rather than gin glass... I would have thought if in a high end bistro.....? We were eventually shown to a table in the basement. It was gloomy as it was painted battleship grey with bare brick with low ceilings. I am married to an electrician so I like a "mood lighting" however it was so dark at our table in the corner that we had to use a phone torch to read the menu! I did notice that there were several bulbs out opposite which obviously needed replacing. The tables adjacent did have slightly better lighting so we could have just been unlucky where we were seated. We personally found that the basement had no ambience and had a cold feeling. My husband ordered Lamb and I had the blade of beef for mains. Both were absolutley superb! The waiting on staff were very attentive (apart from the waitress who sat us at our table who forgot to bring a drink my husband had ordered but hey ho the waiter got him one half an hour later). I found them very knowledgeable of the menu when asking questions...always a good thing!. The service was very good and compliments to chef for the mains. For desert my husband ordered semi freddo chocolate dish which was delicious (I had a little taste) He thoroughly enjoyed it. I ordered an aftereight cake with choc sauce and mint choc chip ice cream costing £8.00. Unfortunately what I got was a small chocolate brownie with choc sauce with a scoop of the most tasteless ice cream I've ever had. NOT A HINT OF MINT ANYWHERE!! My husband tasted it (in case my tastebuds had gone awray)..... nope no mint. We paid up and told the waiter about the desert (just in case another customer ordered it and would be disappointed). Our lovely waiter said he would give feedback to the chef as it was a new dish (pity the main ingredient was missing)!!! We left (without ever purchasing a voucher... perhaps a good thing)? My expectations of this Bistro was so much higher than the actual experience and I'm afraid to say they think it is much better than it actually is. There are so many better restaurants out there. Sorry to say we would not return despite there being a number of "highs"..... too many lows for us! Front of house needs to be a little warmer in attitude too.

Came here as a group of friends. Table was ready for 9pm. Lovely menu and wine list. Service all round excellent. Josh was our host. Thank you for a lovely night.

Have followed all of Gary Ushers restaurants for awhile (and crowdfunded them all as well) but this was my first opportunity to eat in one.

Visited on Sunday for lunch, initial reception and service were efficient and knowledgable, however without a consistent approach, requests were lost and the experience a little marred.

We have visited Wreckfish a couple of times and each time enjoyed the food. This time was to celebrate a special birthday and the food was excellent.

Booked here as we frequent Pinion regularly and as a special occasion for my graduation. We had a beautiful table right at the front of the open kitchen and it was really enjoyable to watch the chefs and food prep. We knew it would be great food but as some of our guests had never eaten at any of the elite bistro restaurants before we wanted them to love it too and they did! All of the desserts we tried .. cant even explain how nice! The donut... honeycomb ... ginger cake. The Chefs should be proud. Thank you for a lovely meal

Had pre booked for the Sat night and glad we did as the restaurant was very busy. We were running late however we were warmly welcomed and showed to our table downstairs which had a lovely ambience.

Starters were delicious, and good delicate portions.

Went for my fathers 80th for Sunday Lunch. Lovely fresh well presented food. Great staff friendly but not overbearing. Lovely all round. Thanks Guys.

Food was superb, couldn't fault it. Without doubt the best meal I've had in as long as I can remember.

We went there twice as we stayed in the Nadler Hotel next door, which doesn’t offer breakfast. It is a true gem for breakfast. Anything on the menu is absolutely delicious. The vegi plate, the porridge, pancakes, salmon with eggs, etc. Best Earl Grey Tea and Espresso! And the service was super friendly and remembered our favorite choice of drinks on the second day.

We looked forward to our visit having decided to treat ourselves whilst having a well earned break from work. We were greeted by a gentleman who was very friendly, professional but not too much. We were sat downstairs in a small area by the toilets. It lacked atmosphere and felt quite isolated a bit like sitting in a brick prison cell. Service was attentive but unfortunately the food didn’t live up to the expectation we had been given by reviews and word of mouth. I had pate for starters which was ok, pretty average and fishcakes for main which were so heavily seasoned they were inedible. My friend had the French onion soup and feather blade which was delicious. After complaining about my food we revived a discount and an apology but it put a damper on the evening. Won’t be back unfortunately. With so many great places in Liverpool to experience and enjoy I really can’t recommend Wreckfish which is so disappointing

On the right hand side of Slater St from Bold St. Well worth looking for! Excellent friendly service. Quite expensive, especially the drinks, but the food is outstanding! Nice atmosphere. Our first visit, but definitely not the last!

I recently visited Wreckfish for an evening meal. Seated downstairs, in a sort of booth, it was perfect; intimate enough so we could all hear each other but not excluded from the rest of the diners. Food was delicious and had a good mix of fish, meat and vegetarian options. Out waiter was knowledgeable and very friendly. Great place.

If you want superb quality food served by friendly, knowledgable staff in a casual setting this is the place to go. The feather blade of beef is sensational but everything we tried was excellent. We also went for breakfast which was just as good.

What a lovely lovely meal with lovely lovely staff. I had duck with beetroot and mum had plaice. We had pistachio pudding and honeycomb pudding. Everything was delicious

First time here and it was absolutely perfect. The food was exceptional, reasonably priced and there was a great choice (even for gluten free). Service was amazing, Jamie especially, very professional, attentive and friendly. Just what you need. We will be back.

After having eaten delicious food at a couple of the other Elite Bistros in Manchester I thought I’d give Wreckfish a try. I was in LiverpooI on my own for a weekend and booked myself in on Saturday evening for diner. I had a lovely table upstairs where as a solo diner I could people watch and kitchen watch. The kitchen is open to the restaurant so you can watch and hear all the activity.

I’m so glad we found this treasure, honestly the waiter was delightful. The food was so fresh, lovely watching it being prepared. Sides we delicious 😋 can still taste thee Parmesan truffle wedges now.

We had a deliscious meal here!! Great food, great wines and great service. Jamie was excellent. The atmosphere and decor was perfect

Underwhelming, limited menu, front of house a tad snooty, very cold inside & no atmosphere. Couldn’t wait to get a proper meal at the chippy!

Visited Wreckfish for the first time. I'd booked for myself, hubby and group of friends and as I'd never been was worried in case we didn't enjoy it. I needn't have worried as we all left saying how good it was and we'd definitely return. We picked from the lunch menu which was £22 for 3 courses. Well worth the money as the food was top quality. Our waitress was a lovely lady who shared a laugh or two with us including playing along with my husbands joke of serving a side of the parmesan chops with dessert as he loved them so much. Already looking to book again and would recommend to others. Thank you for such a beautiful meal and good service. :)

Excellent food with mackerel starter and duck main superb.Partner didn’t think swede main worked but still a great meal overall.Must mention table arrangements are great as not like most places in big lines to try and cram as many as they can in.Will definitely be back.

We were staying at the nearby The Nadler (hotel) which does not provide breakfast, but Wreckfish is just across the street and gives 10% discount to Nadler guests. I had breakfast there twice. The food is delicious and the menu creative. I had their porridge one day (it comes with cinnamon and a little blackcurrant jam on top - very delicious) and their avocado on sourdough bread with bacon the next day. Coffee was good, service friendly, low-key and professional. Highly recommended.

Awful food when the cold arrived it was cold and too salty .The place has stinky toilets both on the first floor and in the basement. Untrained dizzy staff terrible . Although looks welcoming from the street

It has taken a while to have a reason to eat in Liverpool but tonight we completed the set of Gary Usher restaurants and Wreckfish is as brilliant as the others.

Came here on a Saturday night. Menu looked fantastic (it was one of those that you struggle to make a selection because it all looked so good!), and the food did not disappoint on arrival with amazing flavours in well put together dishes. Service was efficient and friendly without being at all intrusive. It wasn't cheap... but good food (and staff) isn't so no complaints. I can certainly recommend and wish this restaurant every success.

Love the place. Will go back. Great staff. I absolutely love the cauliflower dish (to die for), wasn’t too keen in the fish( overpowering spice) but fish perfectly cooked. Didn’t love the pistachio cake, all I could taste was tea but again, perfectly bake and very moist

If fine dining is your thing, then give this bistro a shot. Having a "foodie" wife I am often dragged into Michelin starred restaurants to sample "high-end cuisine" (tough life eh?) and sooo very often I am the lone voice railing against the pretention and ridiculous cost of small portions and style over substance. If like me, you enjoy great food but struggle with BS - this is the place for you. The bistro's ambience is brilliant and the really helpful front of house staff ensure that you settle in straight away (the guys are fantastic and not the least bit full of themselves as is often the case in top-end eateries). The menu sounds delicious - if that makes sense - because every course option is described in a manner which should carry an over-salivation warning. By the way, try the olives for a taster, they are super-good! Personally, I started with the Cauliflower risotto which was absolutely wonderful and followed that up with some of the tastiest fish cakes I've ever sampled. What really makes this bistro a brilliant eating experience is the portion size and the way that the guys apply just the right level of "wow-factor"..... Yes the food is fantastic but the team don't get carried away with themselves like very many other (less satisfying) restauranteurs do. Unlike many high-end eateries, I guarantee that you will leave here feeling full and not craving a kebab to sit on top of your Michelin star froth. Honestly, Wreckfish is a superb eating experience if you like extremely tasty food, great service, value for money and that definately-be-back feeling. Just like Liverpool itsself, a wonderful experience that doesn't rely on pretention and BS (I'm from Brum by the way so no local bias here).

Top quality food and staff are amazing. Service makes it one of the best places to go into liverpool