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Whats Cooking

American, Mexican • Liverpool City Centre
Sugarvine
3.4/5
(0151) 707 2023 Unit 24 Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool City Centre, L3 4AD (0151)70…Show
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Tex-Mex dining in the unique environs of Liverpool’s stunning Albert Dock.
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About Whats Cooking

Whats Cooking enjoys a stunning location on Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock, housed in the Grade I listed Queen Elizabeth Hall overlooking the city’s iconic Three Graces. It’s the longest-serving restaurant on the Dock and has built a reputation over the years for its tasty southwestern ‘Tex-Mex’ food and great-value cocktails.  Whats Cooking is open seven days a week from 12 noon right through til late and you can drink and dine inside or al fresco, when weather permits. The menu offers a choice of hand-crafted burgers alongside fajitas, burritos, BBQ pork ribs, footlong dogs and various cuts of steak. Grab a booth or one of the window tables with great views out over the Albert Dock.

Sugarvine
3.4
Food 3.8/5
Service 3.0/5
Atmosphere 3.7/5
Value for Money 3.0/5
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Opening Times
Mon 12:00 - 20:00 —
Tue 12:00 - 20:00 —
Wed 12:00 - 20:00 —
Thu 12:00 - 20:00 —
Fri 12:00 - 21:00 —
Sat 12:00 - 21:00 —
Sun 12:00 - 19:00 —
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Michelle
I have been coming to what’s cooking for years. Always loved the food and the service is usually really good. Sadly on this occasion was a bit of a let down. The place was decorated great for Halloween . Nice atmosphere . Sadly The food was average at best. But pricey. We were served by a young lady who thought it was completely fine to chew gum while taking our order. No smile. No interest. She brought me a completely different drink to what I ordered . When asked why . She said that’s what we’ve got. I asked for it to be changed. It took 4 back and forth to the bar for me to give up and just have a Diet Coke. She must have rolled her eyes that many times like I was being inconvenient expecting the drink I was paying for. Food was put on the table not in front of us. Knives and forks not replaced. I could see they were very busy but other staff were far more polite to other tables. A service charge was added at the end which I absolutely hate but I did pay . I don’t think it was deserved. Think that was quite possibly my last visit to what’s cooking. Poor service. Average food & your drink will be a cheap brand but you’ll be charged for an expensive one. Up your game what’s cooking and have a word with your new team members..
2.8
Daria
Restaurant itself is lovely, great location & it was nicely decorated for Halloween. Unfortunately despite the great choice on the menu the food was disappointing and took ages, over 45minutes and it wasn't that busy. Desserts are a total rip off, £8.50 and they were tasteless. Maybe we were just unlucky.
Graeme
Service was slow, fries over seasoned and moved off table to accommodate a later booking. Staff not interested.
Simon
Great choice, of food and drinks. Service was great as were both the food and drinks. Chips nice and hot which these days is a rarity. Excellent service
Clegg
Service was good, burger wasn’t . Very sloppy . Chips very salty.
Helen
Excellent food and service and really handy for the arena.
Andy Parker
Great food and service
Tanya
Fantastic food as always, service spectacular, best place for food in Liverpool
2.8
Helen Neve
Was good except no drinks food took ages . Once we finished bin right by serving hatch trays full of fruit flies been few times sat outside that knocked me sick
Millie
Our 4th visit came for our 6 years anniversary had a lovely burger meal wasn't impressed with the staff woman pointing the card reader at my partner assuming he was paying when it's 50/50 in a relationship you take turns was shocking but lovely meal
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Whats Cooking File

Fact File

Main dining room capacity 106
Booking policy Reservations preferred
Best seat Window seat overlooking the Albert Dock
Max group booking size 18
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 76
Outside dining details Alfresco courtyard
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £35
Automatic service charge Yes
Service charge 10
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Halal catering Halal options on Menu
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free options on menu

Family Friendly

Children's menu Yes
Baby changing Yes
High chairs Yes

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair access throughout facility Yes
Dedicated disabled toilets Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Drink without food Yes
Takeaway services Yes
Outside catering services Yes
Venue overlooking water Yes
Venue special views Views from the restaurant of the Albert Dock