The Eating Inn
A venerable, family-run steakhouse serving 30-day aged British beef and classic homemade dishes in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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The Eating Inn
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A venerable, family-run steakhouse serving 30-day aged British beef and classic homemade dishes in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
"The best steak I have ever had, cooked to perfection!"
Reservations Highly Recommended
Book your table in advance, especially for evenings and weekends, as the restaurant is very popular and often full.
Don't Miss Signature Starters
Try the highly recommended liver pâté starter or the unique 'Jenga' chips for a memorable beginning to your meal.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Steakhouse
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1253 342910
Address
463 Promenade, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 1AR, United Kingdom
Website
theeatinginn.co.uk/Highlights
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Prime British Beef Steaks
Indulge in perfectly cooked steaks, celebrated as some of the best in Blackpool, made from 30-day aged prime British beef.
Generous Portions of Classic Dishes
Enjoy hearty, homestyle meals with generous portions, including standout starters like 'Jenga' chips and liver pâté.
Warm & Welcoming Atmosphere
Experience a traditional yet modern family-run ambiance in this historic fisherman's cottage, perfect for any occasion.
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Reservations Highly Recommended
Book your table in advance, especially for evenings and weekends, as the restaurant is very popular and often full.
Don't Miss Signature Starters
Try the highly recommended liver pâté starter or the unique 'Jenga' chips for a memorable beginning to your meal.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed dining experience, consider visiting during non-busy times to avoid crowds.
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Reservations Highly Recommended
Book your table in advance, especially for evenings and weekends, as the restaurant is very popular and often full.
Don't Miss Signature Starters
Try the highly recommended liver pâté starter or the unique 'Jenga' chips for a memorable beginning to your meal.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed dining experience, consider visiting during non-busy times to avoid crowds.
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Reviews Summary
The Eating Inn is consistently praised for its exceptional steaks and generous portions, making it a local favorite. Diners rave about the quality of the prime British beef and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of this family-run establishment. While the food garners high marks, a few reviews mention slower service during peak times and occasional inaccuracies with order preparation, though these issues do not overshadow the overall positive dining experience.
"This was the best steak I have ever had, it was buttery soft and had an amazing sear from the grill, cooked to perfection!! My daughter ate her 6oz fillet in a matter of minutes! The Sauvignon blanc, merry mole was smooth and you can really taste the honey at the end.
We booked a reservation, which I would highly recommend as the restaurant was full all evening, we we're served drinks withing 5 minutes of sitting down and had a waiting of 15 minutes to order food. We waited for another 15 minutes for the food to arrive and spent £125 with a 10% tip. 10/10 I would travel the 1hr 30 minutes just for this restaurant."
Lauren Williams
"We dined here last night and did have a really fabulous meal, the only reason for the 4 stars is the Fillet wasn’t cooked as requested (Asked for medium, however was medium rare) Certainly didn’t ruin the meal at all and can’t fault the flavour. The other dish was fish and chips. The fish nothing particularly special but the Jenga chips were absolutely out of this world! We did have garlic bread with cheese to share as a starter, super cheesy and really tasty. Service was excellent and can’t fault the staff at all. Decor nice as you walk in and a really nice atmosphere ☺️ We would come back if we ever found ourselves in Blackpool again."
kelly grugel
"Brilliant food served by nice mannered people in a nice environment. What more do you want. The liver pate starter filled us up and we couldn't finish our main, which was delicious but bust our bellies!"
Neil L
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, booking a reservation is highly recommended as the restaurant is very popular and often full, especially during evenings and weekends.
Diners highly recommend the prime British beef steaks, the 'Jenga' chips, and the liver pâté starter.
While known for steaks, the menu includes other dishes like fish and chips, lasagna, and starters which may cater to different preferences. Specific vegetarian details would need confirmation.
The restaurant offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, blending traditional elements from its historic fisherman's cottage setting with modern decor.
Yes, it's a great spot for celebrations like birthdays, with friendly staff and delicious food that guests often enjoy.
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The Eating Inn gets non-stop rave reviews from locals and tourists alike. Located on the promenade, just near Mc Donalds (there may be a conflict between the kids idea of dinner and parents at this point 😉 the premises was originally built as a fisherman’s cottage over 200 years ago, this building had many uses until its purchase by Michael Shorrock in 1980 when ‘The Eating Inn’ was born. Now in the hands of his son Ben Shorrock, it remains today a family-run restaurant with many of the dishes on the menu being home made on the premises and serving only prime British beef which are arguably, the best steaks in town (they’re certainly up there with the best we’ve had!!).
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