Free State Kitchen in Liverpool

Unplanned .. but wonderful 👏 A family reunion , we had intended to have Chinese meal. Popped into this very homely busy American bistro. No one apart from myself had been before. After drinks in the lovely garden .. yep .. a garden in the city .. starting to think about food .. we all agreed, why go anywhere else after studying the fantastic menu. There were 7 of us .. and all of us chose different dishes, .. everything on all our plates was 😋 delicious . Many thanks to all the brilliant, smiley, friendly , ultra busy staff for accommating us. Highly recommend FSK Maryland street Liverpool

Fantastic food and super friendly staff!!

Really enjoyed this place. I had the special burger which was unreal. Beer garden looks cool and nice beer selection

Pushed to order, burger has little salad, Vega burger is little stinky

The food is outstanding, good drinks selection, great staff, excellent service. Best burgers in Liverpool! Google recently asked me to update my review so here it is...still brilliant!

Liverpool burger restaurant. The portion is so large that I can't eat it all by myself.

Me and my boyfriend just had a meal there it was highly recommended to me so we just had to go and try it, and it did not disappoint, the starters where lovely and the garden was beautiful with a great vibe and great music, loved every song and the service was amazing everyone was just so nice, loved the place and will definitely be returning x

This may have been the best burger I've had in my life! Outstanding food. The sweetcorn fritters were life affirming!!! Epic - we will be back!

Very good on a chilly evening lovely food and beer and fantastic staff

arrived here late on a Friday evening to grab dinner with a party of around 15 of us the kitchen was due to close but they did squeeze us in. the hostess was firm and efficient not overly friendly, and I opted for the sweetcorn chowder and coleslaw sides. The food did take some time to arrive however the soup was delicious very thick and creamy. I was less keen on a coleslaw sides which was rather bland. nice little venue. It was cute indoor small space and good value. forgot to take some photos

There are burgers, then there "ARE BURGERS", make no mistake, these are in a class of their own, I tried the special which included creamed mushrooms and it didn't disappoint. My wife had the Ceasar Salad with extra Anchovies and that was equally special, compared to the dross you typically get around Liverpool. FSK is certainly my "Go Too" for Burgers. The chips that come with the Burger, had a touch of Rosemary, and were delicious. Give this place a bash it won't disappoint and btw, if some thing is not right with your meal, tell the staff, they are incredibly helpful.

What a find! Two of us had a burger and agreed it was the best burger and fries we've ever had. My other friend had Mac n Cheese which was excellent. Outstanding service and food. I have no hesitation in recommending.

A jem of a place, love the garden on a sunny day. Often pop in for a couple of pints when in the area, to get away from the hustle and bustle of town. Friendly staff.

Unbelievable food, best chicken wings ever. Incredible location and the friendliest service. Not to be missed.

So disappointing. Me and my partner are big fans of good food and had been to FSK before but this was simply not even in the realm of tasty let alone good food. I’m sorry people of FSK, but this was just actually tasteless. You asked how we wanted the burger cooked we both said medium, I got well well done and dry and my partner got medium well at best. The bun was dry and tasted stale, so it wasn’t eaten. The beef, was mildly flavourful, but totally overpowered by the awful off brand ketchup and overpowering mustard all over the burger. Waitress forgot three things from our order: The whole experience was just simply disappointing.

Lemon larger is lovely on a summer day, very refreshing, barbecue burger and chicken wings very tasty What makes this place special more than anything is the relaxed atmosphere. Staff make you feel like you just pop around to your friends for food Great food you can get in a lot of places nowadays Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and staff that actually make you feel welcome is rather rare in my experience Please give this place a try. You won't be disappointed I would advise booking beforehand

Garden is a hidden gem and adds to ensuring a relaxing, enjoyable family meal. Tables had umbrellas to protect from the sun (we were lucky to have visited on a lovely summer evening). Good choice of drinks - beers from local breweries including Glen affryic (Birkenhead) and Black lodge (just down the road) and a few others which was good. Food was much better than expected; asked how I wanted my burger (went for medium) and the chips were (in my daughter’s words) the best she’s EVER had. Look at the photo you can see how great they look. We ordered onion rings - biggest I’ve ever seen and so nice. Coleslaw was freshly made which is a refreshing change from bought fake coleslaw. Fresh coleslaw so much nicer. Staff were polite and it was a lovely end to the day. Will definitely visit again and recommend you visit.

Amazing place with fabulous team and service. A particular thank you for your support for people with hearing impairment.

A small and friendly restaurant with tasty diner-style dishes including burgers, fish cakes, and Reuben sandwiches with delicious rosemary french fries.

Came here for dinner with a vegan friend, the main was perfect for both of us and came reasonably quick with sides. The dessert was also amazing and lots of different burger options to try!

As usual amazing service and food. Even managed to squeeze us in when they were fully booked!

I'm a regular customer and always go for the corn chowder. I've had many chowders in this place which was always amazing and this is the reason Im coming back here. I have to say today I had the worst chowder ever. Uncooked veggies, too much salt (it's OK to add less salt so customers can add salt themselves) and sand like soup consistency. If I knew who was cooking it today I would avoid coming to eat here when the person is on his/her shift. Usually amazing, today really bad.

Very nice beer garden, delicious food, and great service

Finest beer garden in Liverpool, hands down. Trees, greenery, fine beers and spritz. We were looked after by a lovely lady with a big butterfly tattoo, she looked after us and tended to all our whims. Hot day in liverpool? Book yourself a table. It’s class *****

Burgers are amazing, would definitely recommend

Amazing burgers and really helpful, friendly staff

Very clean and with a fresh USA style ambiance. Pleasant staff, lovely chowder style soup and a special burger, fresh and succulent. A minor mistake on the serving was corrected quickly, friendly and politely. It was really an excellent experience overall. I highly recommend this place!!

The garden area was lovely; inside the restaurant, it was too noisy for hearing-impaired people. The staff were friendly; the food was mediocre. £13 veggie burger with a small portion of sweet potato fries. It was great value for money, and the burger was cold. I didn't bother to complain. Booking required.

5* for everything, if I could rate it more, I would. I'm actually annoyed that I didn't take any photos as it was all amazing! Loved sitting out in the garden and was a glorious day, fact they grow own herbs and things is great touch. Food was stunning, and they have an uncomplicated menu, so you have a good selection but not too much that you have no idea what to get. The burgers are stunning, but the chips are my favourite! I have no idea what makes them so good, but they are!! Onion rings are insane! And it's a massive portion, so I ordered some for the table. Ate so much food I couldn't have dessert😢 Also, I had a lemon beer, and I'm sold on it as the best thing ever!! Staff are super nice and friendly, will 100% go back

5* for everything, if I could rate it more, I would. I'm actually annoyed that I didn't take any photos as it was all amazing! Loved sitting out in the garden and was a glorious day, fact they grow own herbs and things is great touch. Food was stunning, and they have an uncomplicated menu, so you have a good selection but not too much that you have no idea what to get. The burgers are stunning, but the chips are my favourite! I have no idea what makes them so good, but they are!! Onion rings are insane! And it's a massive portion, so I ordered some for the table. I ate so much food I couldn't have dessert😢 Also, I had a lemon beer, and I'm sold on it as the best thing ever!! Staff are super nice and friendly, will 100% go back

The food service was fanatstic served by a pleasant blondie,who even changed a french burger to a veggie one,and the ice cream sundae wa fantastic aswell,the private garden too,it was all good 10/10

The way I discovered this place was quite unusual, I was in the Arts bar in Hope St next door and they had a small outside area you can sit in. When I looked over the balcony I saw people drinking in this lovely garden opposite. So I went looking for it. Found the entrance in Maryland St. You would never know it was there from the outside. I believe it used to be a convent previously. Anyway it's a great place to have a pint and get a suntan at the same time in the summer. They even have a handy bar in the garden. Well worth a visit as there's not a lot of bars in Liverpool with a large garden like this place.

I am coeliac and really struggle eating out - I can not recommend this place more!! Honestly I almost cried when I was told I had a *choice* of beers. The waiters were clearly very informed of the allergen options and I felt confident with their recommendations. Beyond that the food was really lovely, and can’t beat the atmosphere on a sunny day!! 10/10 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Amazing garden tucked round the back from this cool little spot. There’s plenty of seating, space and lots of greenery. There’s even an outdoor bar! Table service is a nice touch too. Would definitely recommend for sunny weather!

Edit: May 2024 I just love this place. The double french onion burger is iconic, I must have eaten more than 50 times over the past decade and it's simply the best burger you can buy in Liverpool, truly sensational! It's not just the burgers though, the fries are spot on, the drinks selection is ace with local beers available, the buffalo chicken wings are just perfect and the specials are always interesting. What I especially value is that the staff are without good eggs! I love this place, it's the most consistently excellent restaurant in Liverpool. Original review: The double french onion burger is a magnificent creation, truly a wonder to behold! Add bacon!

Nice burger, nice service, nice vibe

Delicious vegan and vegetarian burgers freshly made with amazing onion rings all made to order. Lovely staff beautiful setting in the secret garden tucked away off hope street. Great bar cocktails, great beers and wine and fab vibe. Highly recommended if you want delicious food in a unique setting with staff who really care . Olivia our waitress is 💯 amazing. Thank you

Came here as part of a stag doo and have to say the service was excellent! Food was served quickly and tasted unreal👌🏻 drinks were also served timely while we sat in the beer garden at the back. Would definitely recommend for larger parties 🎉

Have been here just for drinks before but had food for the first time last night, I had the burger on special with a gluten free bun (Quite a lot of the menu is suitable for gluten intolerance or adaptable) The burger was really tasty and juicy and the bun was really good quality and texture, not too stodgy. The staff are lovely here too, really friendly and genuine. Will definitely be back for food again!

Amazing burgers, good selection of craft beers and great beer garden. Would recommend the double French onion burger.

In Liverpool there is no better burger. No better hot wings. No better outside space to eat and drink. (Even jesus approved!)

Food was absolutely incredible and staff were really lovely and helpful. This is a perfect beer garden with a really nice atmosphere.

Possibly my 10th visit to this place, and it never lets you down. The burgers are first class, meat is excellent, cooked perfectly The bun is another level. I had the Santa Clara burger and it was fit. The service and staff are always really chatty and friendly and know all about the food and are with you on this visit. Not just some personality, less waiter, putting food down and walking off. They noticed things like empty glasses and ask would you like another drink - you do feel like you’re being looked after. Excellent and can falter thing. The fact we didn’t have enough cash to leave in real decent tip which was well deserved hence, we are leaving this review of how fabulous it was.. thanks and see you again.

We just love this place! The food is always great, the drinks selection is spot on (alcohol and non-alcoholic), the place is clean and cosy inside and fresh and spacious outside. It has got to be our favourite eating out place in Liverpool and is our go-to place when taking out visitors or guests to town. My four year old son exclaimed that the sticky sausages are "the best sausages he's ever had!" The staff are always so wonderful too, so sweet and helpful. Update: Still coming here whenever we can and it's still the same top standard as always. Staff were so lovely to our son and the food was as delicious as ever. The handmade blueberry cheesecake was divine! Welcoming, quick and such good food. Love it! Another update! Amazing as always - burgers cooked to perfection and taste delicious. Blueberry cheesecake was perfection. Wish I could leave more stars as the food and staff deserve more than just 5! See you again soon 🫶

Love this place. Just right before an evening concert at the Philharmonic.

Great home made burger sure would be amazing place on a sunny day to sit outside . Small place inside good service - prob only visit again when hot n sunny day

Everything was amazing! The staff were unbelievably friendly and helpful. The food and cocktails were delicious, I would recommend anyone coming to Liverpool to definitely give this place a try ❤️

Absolutely awesome place, food was delicious, staff were fantastic, and so helpful. Plenty of gluten free options and the staff took the time to tell me what was available. Delicious chocolate brownie and ice cream! Can't rate this place highly enough.

Best wings ever had!! Best burger ever, french onion one incredible. Staff are so helpful. Deffo coming back!

Best burgers in Liverpool and great local beer!

Great place for a coffee near the cathedral. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff

Really good spot food was amazing and the staff were lovely

Came here for a meal before going to a comedy club and what an awesome little place. The staff were friendly, the food was amazing and the drinks came in seconds. I had the burger and my wife had the mushroom special and I would be back again tonight if we weren’t going home If you go to Liverpool make sure you eat here.

Amazing little place to eat. Great food service was fantastic. Clean tables floors and toilets. A hidden gem in Liverpool. Definitely recommend

Excellent menu friendly staff. Went for the onion rings as a side, best I have had. Had the French burger and son had cheese burger. Both stated it was the best burger we have had. Would happily rush back. Highly recommended

After a night out in Hope Street we needed some sustenance and were lucky to be able to get a table at short notice. I can honestly say that all of the positive reviews are well earned. I had a cheeseburger and my wife had the salmon fish cakes both excellent with the best onion rings I have ever eaten. Service was fast and attentive without being overbearing, Will definitely not be our last visit.

Went here on the recommendation of a friend and have definitely found a new favourite. This was easily the best burgers we have had in Liverpool and the cheesecake was phenomenal. Overall a great atmosphere with lovely, attentive staff. We can't wait to go back!

Great burger and coleslaw! Friendly service.

I came with my boyfriend to have lunch and i've loved It!!! Beautiful place, really good food and the service is very nice, and they have a lovely garden. If we come back to Liverpool, we Will come here to eat.

Contrary to what a few of the reviews say, this place should have 5 stars all round, so ignore them! If you consider the standard of cooking and levels of taste, then the price is well matched and cannot be argued, the wings are on a different level and this is well known. All the staff are great, not overbearing, polite and attentive - great selection of drinks and great & interesting selection on the menu. Overall, an absolute gem and it’s not a fluke that it’s been going for so long, it’s because it one of the best places to eat in Liverpool, by a country mile!

we came here on a Saturday night booked a month in advance i had sticky sausage links and a Rueben sandwich it sounded nice but have to say it was great my wife had salmon cakes and a Rueben sandwich and she loved it great food and a nice venue would definitely go back

Excellent service and really filling and tasty food. Went with my partner on a date and the hostess was funny and pleasant. The food came quickly and was delicious.

We first came to Free State Kitchen in June last year and it has become the restaurant we go to nearly every time we come to Liverpool. This visit was as good as ever. The food is always excellent and service is fantastic. This time I chose the double French onion burger which was very tasty and made from high quality beef. The blueberry cheesecake was great, too. The staff are friendly and welcoming the restaurant has a special atmosphere. We'll be back again before long!

Updating my review as it's been a while. Free State Kitchen is still hands down my favourite place for a burger in Liverpool. I've been coming here since it opened. It was amazing then and it's only got better with time. It's got a great menu from the starters right through to the puddings. The chicken wings with blue cheese sauce (optional celery) are divine and I can, and have, happily eat a whole large bowl to myself. All of the burgers are fantastic and that's before you see what great special of the week is. They don't overload their burgers with too many toppings like some places do and they're all the better for it. The fries are done to perfection as well, soft with a little crunch and some rosemary over them Its a great place to eat and even better when it's warm and you can enjoy their garden. Decent range of drinks too. Can't recommend it enough.

Always a pre-match ritual to eat here. Love the fried chicken burger and great selection of beers too. Also recommend the hot wings.

Nice place to go for somthing to eat

Excellent service and food. Only small so prebooking advisable. Food delicious and not too expensive. Children's menu to.

This was my first trip to Free State Kitchen. I had the American cheeseburger with fries and onion rings. The burger was decent and definitely held its own against other, more expensive establishments serving burgers. The fries and onion rings were alright. I was most impressed by the waitress, who was absolutely sensational. I didn't ask for her name but she was a lady with long dark hair. Her service was top notch and she was friendly and welcoming. I don't usually tip unless I'm impressed with the service, but in this case I was definitely impressed. She thoroughly deserved the tip. Please pass this feedback along to her if possible. Thanks.

I went before going to the Hot Water Comedy Club and it was superb. Quality ingredients, friendly staff, and a superb Guinness. There's a reason it's won so many awards, it's superb.

Always love this place!! Enjoyed the quiz in Yurt. Set Christmas atmosphere off excellently. Food fabulous and staff so friendly always. Whether quiz or just food visit, not to be missed!

This restaurant is a firm favourite of ours and our most recent visit didn't disappoint. We were warmly welcomed and seated quickly. Service was friendly and attentive. We ordered mac & cheese with bacon and chilli cheese fries, and a biscoff sundae and hot chocolate for dessert. All were excellent - tasty, satisfying food done at its best. Consistently excellent food, lovely atmosphere and great service.

Excellent meal. It never disappoints. Good selection of gluten free option. Always a bonus.

Amazing food. The burger was honestly the best we’ve tasted! Lovely dessert and I had a cocktail which was really nice! Will be visiting again next time we are in Liverpool! :)

What a fabulous find for pre theatre food. Lovely place, great atmosphere, excellent staff and delicious food 👍 Thank you, we will be back.

Called in here on the off chance with the other half a couple of weeks ago and from the minute we entered we were made to feel welcome. I personally felt like we were family and not just another customer. This is definitely my new favourite place 😍 The food was amazing and the Coca-Cola is served in glass bottles 😁 Please never change the way you treat your customers. You and your team have it spot on! Absolutely phenomenal x

Amazing food, lovely drinks and gorgeous desserts! Loved our trip here for tea :)

Great little place! If you like burgers is definitely one to try

Easily the best burger place in Liverpool. Hands down, super delicious. Proper hearty food. Loved it. This place is a gem.

We don't get to Liverpool very often, but when we do we try and get to FSK. This time didn't disappoint, as usual we were greeted by friendly staff and nothing was too much trouble. As we had our dog with us we had originally booked a table outside (after checking we were okay to bring her), however with it being possibly the wettest day of the year and fairly quiet in the restaurant (we'd gone for an early tea) we were asked if we'd prefer to be seated inside. My husband chose the current special which is the beer cheese dip burger and I had the double french onion. Having learned from previous visits we didn't add any sides to the order as the burgers and fries are generally enough for us. The beer cheese dip was a generous serving size which meant there was plenty for me to pinch, and was really tasty - great for dipping chips or burger bun in. The double French went down a treat, and is up there with one of my favourite burgers. Unfortunately I did have to leave a few fries as I was totally stuffed, always a shame as I do really enjoy them. We both had a pint of the Malaga Victoria Beer with our meals and the total was just under £43. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Liverpool.

AMAZING. Amazing food - beer cheese sauce has to be tried to be believed. Staff could not have been friendlier despite having a LARGE group and our 5 and others in - it’s relatively compact inside, but all to the good. Prices, quality, service, all some of the best we’ve had in recent years.

We called in on the off chance of an available table when in Liverpool & had the best meal I’ve had in a long time, great burgers, the best onion rings & lovely cheesecake. Perfect atmosphere & friendly staff. We will definitely be back

Great burgers, excellent service and atmosphere

We booked in advance because we were bringing our youngest who has to remain in s as big wheelchair. Access to the back was given. Nina and all the staff were brilliant; ensuring we were comfortable and reassuring us all was okay. Food was delicious and service was great. Would definitely recommend

It was our third visit to Free State Kitchen and the burgers and service were excellent as usual - that is why we keep coming back. This time we also had the apple pie made from home-grown apples. This was an unexpected and absolutely fantastic addition to the restaurant's offering.. We will be returning in apple season next year but aim to come back many times before then.

Excellent place for food and drinks. Best beer garden around

What a place! Gorgeous little place lovely ambience. Food is unbelievable, so tasty. Burgers were absolutely delicious. Desserts were amazing especially the brownie (possibly the nicest brownie I've ever ate) Lotus Sundae also amazing. Just a lovely evening was had. All the staff are lovely, so accommodating and approachable. Brilliant place brilliant service. Very reasonable price wise also for such nice food.

Good spot for a casual night out. Good burger and chips. Not very big but good atmosphere. Outdoor patio when weather permits.

Had the classic burger, and it was good. Feel like the burger could do with a bit more seasoning. It came with rosemary chips, which were nice. Paid £12 for the burger, which I feel maybe it's slightly expensive as it wasn't too filling, but I left comfortable. Staff were nice and welcoming though.

Viaitamos el fin de semana con nuestros amigos, así que no tuvimos problema en reservar para un brunch, el staff fue muy agradable, la comida muy buena y el establecimiento tenía buen ambiente. Lo recomiendo 100%.

Had a really lovely lunch with friends in the sun (inside looked lovely too!) , service was excellent, super friendly, and the food was ace. 10/10 no notes :)

Great place for food and an amazing place to sit out in the sun in their garden. This is a hidden gem. The burgers and hot wingers are top quality.

Best beer garden in Liverpool. A hidden gem x Only had some cocktails which were bang on but will definitely be back to the try the food. Lovely staff aswell xx

What a gem! Even allowing for the gluten free options, this is one of those family-feel, unassumingly remarkable eateries. The staff are warm and welcoming, the food delicious and great value. There's a community feel here and given that from the kerbside this place is nearly invisible, it's clear that locals find and feast in this treasure and I hope this review ensures it gets plenty of new customers and fans.

Lovely food, great atmosphere & service. Great staff are employed here. I especially want to mention Tom who guided me to a table, I'm visually impaired his care & attention to the needs of the customers is absolutely wonderful. This is a hidden gem of Liverpool, that serves the best burgers. It's a great place to eat & drink either on your own or with friends & family.

Really enjoyable lunch, the burgers were delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful when looking for suitable dishes to avoid food intolerances (gluten and lactose). It was a little cold to use the garden, but that's certainly somewhere I'll try when I return.

Can not fault this restaurant. Food was utterly delicious and the service was impeccable. Would come again and again. Have the pink the lemonade margaritas they are fab!!!

The chicken was really good, as were the caramelized onions. But the macaroni and cheese should be renamed “mustard and cheese”. Way too heavy on the mustard and not enough cheese flavor. Sticky floor inside. Great atmosphere in the beer garden.

Staff here are superb and really diverse! For me, a proper staple of how to run and staff a business. Sunny beer garden is fantastic, can vouch, as sat in it right now!

Had read the reviews, especially interested in coeliac/gluten free reviews.... Blooming lovely. Throughly recommend! Warm welcome, lovely staff, gorgeous food and drinks.

Me and hubby had a lovely afternoon sitting in the garden in the sunshine. Food gorgeous, could not fault staff, so knowledgeable about menu, and so friendly and helpful. The garden is so relaxing. We would highly recommend a visit, you will not be disappointed.