Reviews in Liverpool and Merseyside

Without doubt the finest Chinese restaurant in the north of England. Having worked in Manchester for the past five years I've certainly been able to sample quite a lot of different restaurants in China town. I can honestly say that Mr Chans in St. Helens is better than any of them. The food is simply fantastic and Charlie is a great host. I recommend the aromatic crispy lamb with fresh ginger or the duck in Cantonese sauce.

We had a lovely meal here one evening but we arrived quite late and it was emptying out by 9pm and so we felt like we ought to leave although is was so early. However, I love Japanese food and this place was fabulous, excellent food, service and decor was lovely, would definitely go again.

Had a lovely meal at this restaurant on Monday night. Shared tapas with a friend and couldn't finish the food, there was so much delivered to the table. Attentive staff, without being intrusive and a calm, friendly atmosphere. Really relaxed during my stay and will definitely be going again. Already told many friends about the place.

Highly recommended! The food is lovely...you can't beat the banquets. And the staff are so friendly! Plus the soundtrack to your meal is wonderful.

We visit the Derby Pool about once a month, normally during the daytime. Last visited on 19th. September 2008 and the food was excellent along with the service. I would highly recommend it for pub food with a difference, and the price is right too, especially if you eat before 6.30 p.m. You can help yourself to the excellent salad bar if you order a meal. It's a lovely venue to eat at before or after a walk or cycle ride along the track from New Brighton to Meols. Well worth a visit.

Love the food and the atmosphere, really great service and just makes you want to go back for more, would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Went last Friday (12/9/08), had a really lovely meal, the staff were excellent, the food was hot plentiful and nicely served, and the cost was very reasonable. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a nice Chinese meal out.

We visited the Monro on Sunday 7th September and we were very disappointed, we had been several times and always found the service and food very good....however whilst we received our starter and waiting an extra 50 minutes for the main meal - other diners had received all of their courses including coffees and bills....when we asked where our starter was we were told- chef said 5 mins! after 15 mins(in total 50 mins) we received our main....the chicken dishes were just about cooked and I left mine because I was concerned about the colour of the chicken....when I paid the bill I raised my concerns about waiting so long and was told that the chef wouldn't have forgotten us and not given any other explanation....we paid £60 for a very poor meal and service...we were going to book the monro for my son's birthday but not now....we won't be going back

this really isn't a recommendation I'm afraid. we went to this restaurant with high expectations, the place was great, the location very nice, the people and service excellent and the menu looked brilliant, then the food actually came out!! the steak fillet was burnt and that was the only thing on the plate and this did not come with anything else, so please order sides with your dish's and for just under £20.00 for a plate with a burnt small piece of meat in the middle and no other taste apart from charcoal so order drinks. my partner had the 'half of lobster' and being realistic i just thought this was a oversized shrimp on her plate, but to be fair this was very very tasty indeed. far to pricey for the food produced. in the end we left and went to go and find another restaurant to make us full (we are average sized people, bordering on skinny.) all in all i have had better meals at a brewsters for nearly %70 of the cost. i just think this place is here to rip off the tourist.

Great been coming here for some time now always recommend to friends.

Absolutely fantastic evening the owner made us feel so welcome and special. Thanks definitely see you again soon!!!

Really had a great evening coming back as soon as we can, this time with 3 grandsons and partners.

Great fun, great food, great place, and good entertainment, not the cheapest but worth it.

Food very very nice, great chef he was nice too, actually love the chef we wanted to take him home (can we?) We had a great time really glad we came.

Really had a great evening coming back as soon as we can, this time with 3 grandsons and partners.

Absolutely fantastic evening, staff made us feel so welcome and special. Thanks definitely see you again soon!!!

Great fun, great food, great place, staff couldn't do enough to help, not the cheapest but well worth it.

Absolutely fantastic evening the owner made us feel so welcome and special. Thanks definitely see you again soon!!!