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 2024 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 2024.

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 X (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 25 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 Sunday, September 29.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

OUR BEST RESTAURANT SHORTLIST:

The Turkish BBQ

The Turkish BBQ

The Turkish BBQ, High Street, Bromborough

One nomination said: “Truly the nicest food and atmosphere in any restaurant we’ve been to.

“Made to feel so welcome and nothing is too much trouble.

“Meals are delicious and everything on the plate is always spot on.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheTurkishBBQ

Kerala Kitchen

Kerala Kitchen

Kerala Kitchen, Arrowe Park Road, Upton

One happy customer said: “This is the place to go for authentic south Indian flavours.”

Another said: “The only south Indian restaurant in our region.

“Absolutely wonderful.”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/Kerala-Kitchen-100033734115321

Rokka

Rokka

Rokka, Allport Road, Bromborough

One review on their Facebook page said: “Wow, we chose the best place to celebrate our anniversary!

“Food was absolutely unreal, very friendly servers and such a nice relaxed vibe about the place.

“Will definitely visit again.”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/ROKKA-100063584858124/

Refreshment Rooms

Refreshment Rooms

The Refreshment Rooms, Bedford Road East, Birkenhead

We were inundated with recommendations for this popular place.

When customers say a venue is “consistently superb”, it’s a must for our shortlist.

Another regular said: “Amazing food and service every time.”

For more details go to facebook.com/refreshmentrooms

107 Dining Room

107 Dining Room

107 Dining Room, Telegraph Road, Heswall

One nomination said: “In so many ways, by far the best establishment in Heswall.

“Quite probably the oldest established restaurant for about 30 miles in any direction with delighted customers worldwide.

“107 is the best.”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/107-Dining-Room-100063699606465/

The Nest Café and Bar

The Nest Café and Bar

The Nest Café and Bar, Station Road, Thurstaton

One review on their Facebook page said: “We highly recommend the Nest.

“A great motorhome stopover.

“Fantastic welcome, service and food.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thenestcafeandbar

Bistro 115

Bistro 115

Bistro 115, Rowson Street, New Brighton

One happy customer said: “Absolutely outstanding food, ambience and service.

“I can honestly say it’s the best food in Wallasey.

“I didn’t want the meal to end because it was so extraordinarily delicious!”

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

Rockwood Bistro

Rockwood Bistro

Rockwood Bistro, Seabank Road, New Brighton

One recommendation said: “Absolutely superb for special occasions or get togethers with family and friends.

“Real attention to detail.

“Five stars!”

For more details go to facebook.com/rockwoodbistronewbrighton

Mount Everest

Mount Everest

Mount Everest, Wallasey Road, Wallasey

Offering authentic Nepalese cuisine, this place gets the thumbs up from hungry diners.

One said: “Absolutely gorgeous curry – the food is piping hot.

“Service was fantastic and the restaurant is small, cosy and welcoming.

“The staff were fantastic - highly recommended.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091577104522

Pina Loca

Pina Loca

Pina Loca, Allport Lane, Bromborough

One nomination said: “Wow, the food is absolutely amazing - complements to the chef! “Probably the best restaurant I’ve eaten in.

“The decor is beautiful and the staff are so friendly.”

For more details go to facebook.com/pinalocawirral