We all have great memories of a favourite restaurant that sadly has closed its doors for good.
Many of the most popular restaurants in Liverpool were open for decades, welcoming generations of couples and families, now lost forever.
We asked Liverpool Echo readers to name some of their favourite restaurants to visit in Liverpool that are no longer around - and here are just some of the most popular venues you suggested.
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This list is by no means exhaustive and many others could have made it onto a much longer list.
The restaurants listed here, however, repeatedly came up in the comments and definitely have a special place in our hearts.
So get ready to reminisce with 13 of your most popular suggestions for most missed restaurants.
Caesar's Palace
Renshaw Street was a hub for foodies throughout the 90s, but by 2008 Caesar's Palace, one of the most popular venues, was gone.
While Uncle Sam’s on Renshaw Street relocated to Bold Street, Caesar’s Palace sadly closed its doors for good.
Andrea Sumner said: "I remember my sister taking me there for one of my birthdays and going for a mates birthday as well. Loved it there."
Victoria Cuckson said: "Nearly all our family birthdays were in Caesar's Palace. Everyone liked it, even the fussy eaters. Big loss."
Valerie O'Neill said: "Caesar’s Palace… used to eat there after every matchday!"
While Yvonne Rankine said: "Their potato skins were the best".
San San
San San on Lime Street was another popular choice with ECHO readers.
Mick Cannon said: "The San San looked a dive but the food was spot on."
Sarah Johnson said: "The San San, lovely food there."
Sue Pilkington said: "[I] used to love the businessman's lunch there. Reasonable price and good food."
While Maureen Bason said: "San San, Lime Street. Lovely atmosphere and staff and most of all delicious food."
Uncle Sam's
Every kid’s favourite restaurant, Uncle Sam’s on Renshaw Street was a magical experience.
From the giant bear that stood in the corner to the wishing well you just had to visit, Uncle Sam’s never let you down.
In 2013, the restaurant moved to Bold Street but shocked its loyal customers when it closed for good in 2019.
Ged Toohey said: "[I] had my very first burger in there! I felt dead American!!"
Paul Golding said: "Uncle Sam's, what a great place that was."
While Lynchy XI said: "Uncle Sam's, just for the Spare Ribs."
Damon's
The restaurant which gave people free meals on their birthday for a quarter of a century closed in 2017 and the premises was transformed into an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet.
Damon's on Speke Road had been a draw for Liverpool diners with its trademark ribs since it opened in 1992.
Marta Dalasińska said: "Damon’s restaurant in Speke. Best place for ribs and steak."
Rachel Smith said: "Damon’s in Speke - gutted when it closed."
While Millie Kehoe said: "Damons in Speke. Omg, I miss the ribs so much."
Nolita Cantina
In 2020, the Bold Street American style restaurant Nolita Cantina closed after seven years.
Stu Stephenson said: "Nolita Cantina on Bold Street. Some of the best burgers and sandwiches I’ve ever tasted. Absolutely gutted me when they closed down."
While Ami Weir said: "100% agree with Nolita Cantina. Every time I walk down Bold Street I say how much I miss it. Best veggie/vegan burgers I've ever had."
Tso's
In January 2019, one of the city's most popular Chinese restaurants and Liverpool institution, Tso's on Queen Square, closed as bailiffs took over the premises.
Many commented to say Tso's was the restaurant they missed the most while David Watterson said: "My favourite for over 15 years."
Do these awaken any memories for you? Let us know in the comments section below.
Jenny's Seafood Restaurant
Although the restaurant has closed, the name is still popular in Liverpool.
It was once so popular, diners hoping to visit the establishment had to pre-book their table far in advance.
However, since its closure it is now a thriving bar, shortening its name now to 'Jenny's' but evidence of the restaurant remains, as signs can still be seen above the bar entrance.
Faye Sinnott said: "Jennys Seafood Restaurant on Fenwick Street and Berni inn were both birthday places that I loved as a kid."
Faye Sinnott called Jenny's "an amazing restaurant."
El Macho
El Macho on Hope Street shut its doors in 2010, but the Mexican restaurant had been a Liverpool dining favourite through the 1980s and 1990s.
Joan Madigan said: "El Machos, Hope St. Simply the best ever."
While Faye Sinnott said the margaritas were "to die for!"
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60 Hope Street
Widely thought to be the 'finest' in Liverpool for many years, 60 Hope Street closed its doors in March 2020 during the height of the pandemic after 22 years.
The restaurant had a prestigious reputation and was once among the restaurants the AA said served the best food in Britain.
Joan Daverin said "60 Hope Street - superb" and several others agreed.
Berni Inn
The Berni Inn restaurant and steakhouse at the Pier Head was a popular choice with ECHO readers. There was also another Berni Inn in Exchange Flags.
In the early 80s it served some classics with prawn cocktail, scampi and chips and Black Forest gateau all on the menu.
Diane Unsworth said: "Bernie Inn on the river, we use to get taken there when we were kids x".
Tracey Moylan said: "Berni Inn at the Pier Head. Loved going there with my dad and brother as kids."
While Roy Lindo said: "Can’t beat a good old Berni inn - great steak and fab coffee."
Golden Phoenix
The Golden Phoenix was the first Chinese restaurant to arrive in the city, opening its doors during the 1960s.
The popular restaurant was later demolished by Liverpool ONE developer Grosvenor in 2009 to make way for new leisure and retail space.
It was a popular choice for diners in the city and was located close to where the Premier Inn now sits on Hanover Street.
Charlotte Aldis said: "So many memories of when I was younger going there."
Sue Evans reminisced: "Late-night Christmas shopping on Thursday and finish off in The Phoenix on Hanover street."
While Pauline Begley said: "My mum always took me for the business lunch when we were shopping in Liverpool."
Buca Di Bacco
Buca Di Bacco on Harrington Street fostered a loyal and cult following of customers who swore by its pasta dishes.
Tucked away from the main road, its stairs led to a small basement floor eatery where welcoming smells of hot Italian food greeted hungry diners.
Ali Peters said: "Buca Di Bacco on Harrington St. Best Italian...used to go there a lot for lunch with work. Loved it and it was great value."
While Simone Cheng said: "That garlic bread, [heart eyes emoji] never had anything come close to it. I Miss it so much."
Asha
Asha was the first curry house to arrive in Liverpool city centre. Calcutta-born owner Dipak Choudhury opened the restaurant in 1964, the same year the Beatles released A Hard Day’s Night and Can’t Buy Me Love.
Sadly this historic Bold Street curry house closed its doors in 2010.
Several nominated this historic restaurant, while Carol O'Neill commented that it was "always our favourite restaurant".
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