Cargo nets the best seafood in Liverpool

Alongside having one of the most premium spots in the city, Cargo has transformed its little nook of Liverpool into a bright, inviting space for diners to relax, unwind, and melt the day away. Featuring large windows for a vast view of the Merseyside River, soft lighting, plush comfy seating, and intimate tables, dining at Cargo feels luxurious and elegant – without an eye-watering price tag.

The waitstaff are immeasurably accommodating and knowledgeable about the entire menu, offering their expertise on the best kind of seafood to match your taste, as well as great drink pairings for every dish, and answering any questions you may have throughout your meal. The 5-star service certainly elevates an already excellent experience.

Cargo’s menu has been crafted to showcase a variety of freshly-caught seafood. Whether you’re looking for a decadent buttery lobster, a full surf and turf, or something lighter like a pan-fried sea bass, there is something for everyone on the menu. What’s best is their dedication and passion for only serving the highest quality produce from sustainable sources, meaning you feel guilt-free as you dine.

We recommend starting off with a grazing selection of appetisers. Our must-haves include the:

• Garlic Tiger Prawns with shallots, garlic, chilli, and prawn bisque sauce.
• Freshly prepared mussels with white wine, garlic, thyme, parsley, and cherry tomatoes, served with toasted bread.
• Scallops served with carrot puree and creamy garlic sauce.
• Cod & Chorizo croquettes with herbs and a romesco sauce.
• Deep-fried calami served with garlic ginger mayo.

It’ll certainly be a hard task but try not to fill up too much on the delicious starters because you’ll definitely be wanting room for mains. The menu highlights are:

• Grilled whole seabass served with lemon and olive oil dressing, rosemary potatoes, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes.
• Fish & Chips; lightly battered crispy cod served with hand-cut chips, mushy peas, and tartare sauce.
• Seafood risotto with prawns, monkfish, calamari, mussels garlic, shallots, and asparagus.
• Freshly caught whole lobster with hand-cut chips and garlic sauce.
• Roasted halibut with tiger prawns shallots, garlic, ginger, and light curry sauce served with roasted vegetables, rosemary potatoes or rice. 

The star of the show is undeniably Cargo’s lobster tail surf and turf with a 200g sirloin steak, hand-cut chips, and a rich, creamy peppercorn sauce.

If you’re (understandably) paralysed for choice by the tempting menu, we suggest opting for the seafood platter for two, for a taste of everything. It comes with a whole grilled sea bass, four tiger prawns, monkfish, mussels, scallops, and calamari served with hand-cut chips – perfect for sharing with a date or mate!

For those less inclined on the seafood front, Cargo has a variety of non-seafood-based dishes too, to keep the whole table happy. You can choose from the grilled lamb cutlets with fresh herbs and hand cut chips, corn-fed chicken marinated in fresh yogurt, garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs, served with light curry sauce and hand-cut chips or rice, or the 28-day matured 10oz sirloin steak cooked to your preference, served with hand-cut chips and peppercorn sauce – delish!

For seafood lovers, Cargo is a must. Flooded with glowing reviews from seafood aficionados and newbies, the proof is in the pudding when it comes to Cargo’s abilities. Paired with one of their picturesque cocktails, you simply cannot beat a meal out at the Liverpool hotspot.

You’ll find Cargo at 19 Princes Parade, Liverpool L3 1BD, open Tuesday through to Sunday from 1pm. Make sure to reserve your table below to guarantee your spot.