Moo Steakhouse is a new addition to Allerton Road. Just a short ride from town, the restaurant is perfectly situated both for city dwellers who fancy a change of scenery and nearby residents on the lookout for good local grub.
Living up to its name, Moo’s playful interior features cow print and leather studded seats. Whilst small, the restaurant has a nice feel to it and diners ranged from couples to families. Our friendly waitress made us feel right at home and brought over flatbreads and dips to get our digestive juices flowing before taking our drinks order. Anticipating the main course, we went for a bottle of red wine to accompany our steaks.

My friend started slowly with a vegetarian option: baked chestnut mushrooms cooked in a garlic cream topped with cheese (£4.50). Arriving piping hot, this dairy delight made for a perfect first course.

Ever the gourmand, I chose the pan seared king scallops and chorizo served with a red pepper puree (£6.50). For someone who loves meat and fish in equal measure, the surf and turf element of the starter hit the spot.

Starters done and dusted, we were ready for the main event. Steak is the crème de la crème for carnivores so it goes without saying that expectations were high.

As standard steakhouse etiquette, we were asked how we would like our meat cooked. Now, both my friend and I are of the self-righteous opinion that if you have your steak well done, you’ve basically ruined it.

Though all cuts are on offer at Moo, we both decided on fillet steaks (£23 including sauce and a side). Accompanied by my peppercorn sauce and her blue cheese sauce, our steaks arrived with sides of crispy triple cooked chips and creamed spinach and peas which added some much-needed greenery to our plates.

Somewhat overwhelmed with the task at hand, we took a deep breath and tucked in. Our response was audible; the steaks were tasty, tender and cooked to perfection, which is no easy feat considering my friend ordered hers blue!

Kudos to the chef for getting the sauces right too, as restaurants often slack off on condiments. Despite the onset of the meat sweats, we decided we’d have just enough room for dessert. My friend went for a classic choice of a banana split and I was taken in by the chocolate and coconut promise of the Lamington’s with ice cream.

When it comes to eating out, Liverpool’s restaurant scene is bursting at the seams. With new eateries popping up on every corner, you don’t have to venture far to find a treat for your taste buds. But whilst L1 has more than enough on its plate, Moo Steakhouse is proof that it pays to check out the gastronomic gems dotted around the city’s edges.

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