WHAT better way to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary than a meal out with family and friends?

A delicious three course meal cooked by a talented team of chefs that you can enjoy in beautiful surroundings.

We’re spoilt for choice in Wirral when it comes to fabulous restaurants but which is the area’s premier eatery?

Which is your favourite restaurant? Which restaurant in the area can you enjoy the best meal?

In our Best of 2023 campaign, we’ve given out 22 awards so far in Wirral for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

For our final award we want to find Wirral’s best restaurant.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top 10, who will battle it out to be named Best Restaurant 2023.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Restaurant posts on our Wirral Globe Facebook or Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe (September 20 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different voting coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, September 25.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

OUR BEST RESTAURANT SHORTLIST:

Refreshment Rooms

Refreshment Rooms

Refreshment Rooms

One happy customer gave the fish and chips a huge thumbs up.

Another said: “Refreshments Rooms is the best by a country mile.

“It’s dog friendly and has such friendly service and the food is beautiful.

“I have been proud to take many friends and family members there to show them just how lovely the food is.”

For more details go to facebook.com/refreshmentrooms

Noya

Noya

Noya, Ford Road, Birkenhead

This venue serves top quality Mediterranean food that has customers returning time and time again.

One regular said: “Never had a bad meal there and always great customer service.”

For more details go to facebook.com/NoyaMediterraneanRestaurant

Kerala Kitchen

Kerala Kitchen

Kerala Kitchen, Arrowe Park Road, Upton

This popular place took Wirral’s Best for Curry 2023 award – can it take a second title this year?

One nomination said: “Kerala Kitchen is definitely the best.

“They serve the best food and it’s always amazing service no matter how busy it is.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100033734115321

Pina Loca

Pina Loca

Pina Loca, Allport Lane, Bromborough

One nomination said: “The food is fantastic - honestly the best Mexican food I've ever had -an amazing drinks menu, including lovely cocktails and the staff are second to none.

“They absolutely make this place what it is - they are unbelievably welcoming and accommodating, nothing is ever too much trouble and they create such a relaxed environment.

“Best restaurant on the Wirral!”

For more details go to facebook.com/pinalocawirral

The Tapas Kitchen

The Tapas Kitchen

The Tapas Kitchen, Banks Road, West Kirby

One review on their Facebook page said: “Fantastic food, friendly staff and great atmosphere.”

Another said: “I cannot speak highly enough of this restaurant – an excellent evening!”

For more details go to facebook.com/thetapaskitchen

107 Dining Room

107 Dining Room

107 Dining Room, Telegraph Road, Heswall

One nomination said: “Reliably good – nice staff and it feels like a treat.”

Another said: “Great menu with excellent friendly service – never had a bad meal.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063699606465

Bistro 115

Bistro 115

Bistro 115, Rowson Street, New Brighton

One happy customer said: “Beautiful, tasty food at reasonable prices with lovely, friendly staff.”

Another said: “A diamond amongst the numerous eating establishments in New Brighton.”

For more details go to facebook.com/bistro115.co.uk

Broadway Steak and Wine

Broadway Steak and Wine

Broadway Steak and Wine, Broadway, Bebington

One review on their Facebook page said: “Great food and wonderful staff and service.”

Another said: “Always amazing food and excellent service - I love going here.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Broadwayisthebest

Rokka

Rokka

Rokka, Allport Road, Bromborough

This steakhouse is popular with customers looking for juicy, perfectly cooked steaks or burgers piled high with toppings.

The “massive portions and gorgeous food” get the thumbs up and the service gets 10 out of 10.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063584858124

Mekan Lounge

Mekan Lounge

Mekan Lounge, Grange Road, Birkenhead

One review on their Facebook page said: “Hands down the nicest meal we’ve had for a long time.

“The service was great and there was a lovely atmosphere.

“Lots of choice on the menu, large portions and the meat was cooked to perfection and everything had so much flavour.”

For more details go to facebook.com/mekanloungebirkenhead