Mahoe Blue in Liverpool

I had the pleasure of eating in this gem of a restaurant! The hospitality was first class. The oxtail and rice and peas was authentically seasoned some real Jamaican food. My new go to!

Best Caribbean food I have had, in a really cool little setting and friendly and warm service. Couldn't recommend enough, really reasonably priced to top it all off!

Wanted to go here for ages so finally jumped in one Saturday in May when my parents were visiting the city (it's taken me a long time to do this review, but better late than never!). With no booking they were able to seat us quickly and with the warmest welcome. The restaurant is very small and has a lovely atmosphere, very laid back and comfortable. Everything we ordered was delicious and interesting, from the pineapple and fruit punches we started with (surprisingly spicy!) to the starter platter (the mutton is lovely, but quite hot!). For main course we had a selection of jerk chicken strips, rice and peas, festivals and a roti, on the owner's recommendation my dad had the standard jerk whereas my mum and I had a "softened" jerk/BBQ mix, which was the perfect level of spice for us! The tamarind sauce was also delicious on the side of everything! If you haven't had festivals before then I definitely recommend trying them as they were the perfect addition to dip in the sauces, with their slight sweetness off-setting the spice! We couldn't get near finishing everything, but they were more than happy to give us boxes to take away all the leftovers (which did me another delicious meal the next day!). Basically, I cannot rate this place highly enough! Everything we ordered was perfect, the staff were incredibly friendly (mother and daughter, I think) and the atmosphere was fun and friendly, with great music in the background. I can't wait to go back again!

We had Mahoe Blue cater for our corporate event, Andrea & Stephan were fabulous and the food was delicious... Our customers absolutely loved it - especially the BBQJerk Chicken, I can't wait to come in and enjoy in the restaurant soon! Thank you so much!

Fantastic restaurant, excellent food, really good drinks, lovely warm and friendly service with a great vibe. Second time I've visited and I can't fault the place. Will definitely be back.

We had a great evening at Mahoe Blue, the atmosphere and owner was lovely, they took the time to explain the menu and the foods to us despite a busy evening and staff shortages. Highly recommend the Festivals, and the Scotchie sauce was spicy but delicious! Looking forward to going back!

They open 15 hours a week. Bizarre to say the least. They really ‘portion’.

Brilliant Food And Great Service can't go wrong with the food here guys definitely coming back again multiple times. 🙌🙌 P.S. Make sure you get the Skewers #Spicy 👌

I ordered a takeaway for a family birthday...what can I say. The Curry Goat was amazing, so much goat!!! The rice and pea and festival dumplings, just delicious. Having lived in the Carribbean for a few years, this is the most authentic tasting food you will get in Liverpool and the surrounding area. I travelled 25 mins from Runcorn to collect, no need to heat it up when I got home, straight to the table and we delved in!! The service was fab too..I am telling anyone who listens to go try you guys out.... You have a new family who lives your food and we will definitely be visiting you guys again... Thank you ☺️

Live down in London now but been here twice now on trips home and it's definitely the best Carribean food I've had, and that includes going to Antigua! Amazing rich, authentic flavours, great variety of dishes, delightful cocktails and best of all... Super warm, hospitable hosts. Andrea has created a gem here, go check it out :)

Delicious food with amazing hosts and service. Came here on my first trip to Liverpool and demanded my boyfriend take me back here on my next trip 😂 So tasty and wholesome. Defo recommend!

Amazing food, both starters and main courses. The best ackee and salt fish I have had in a restaurant. The tamarind wings were very spicy and such a great depth of flavour. You should try this place very soon as it gets booked very quickly.

Fantastic little restaurant. Everything was top notch. Great food, atmosphere and staff. I had curry goat with rice and peas. The meat was melt in the mouth and full of flavor. Highly recommend the Festival breads with some jerk gravy. First time here but will be back for more !⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wonderful food and atmosphere, will definitely be going again

Can’t believe, I’ve only just found this place 🤦‍♀️ the food is amazing and so fresh and tasty, we hadn’t had a good ackee and saltfish for ages and this place didn’t let us down. Lovely Andrea seen to all our needs and the music and atmosphere also amazing. We will definitely become regulars here xx

Love this place. The food and atmosphere are amazing, and the owners are so welcoming

Really delicious Jamaican food ! Ackee cups to start ( foto). Oxtail to die for, so tender and tasty, goat curry excellent too... Cocktails looked amazing but we stayed with Red Stripe. A gem. ( only slight negative > portions of fries rather small).

This was beautiful......the food tastes so good. .....I just loved everything. Thank you so much for letting me eat such an amazing spread. Thank you

We tried this fabulous little restaurant for the first time tonight, and we were blown away by how good it is. We had the starter combo for two, followed by the oxtail with broad beans, the jackfruit with plantain, and the seasoned fries. The food is unbelievable, so flavourful and unctuous and perfectly seasoned. The menu is small (which is actually preferred by us, as large menus can make it impossible to make a choice!) but has plenty of options to suit a variety of tastes and dietary requirements, including spicy and non-spicy options. I also tried a passion fruit daiquiris - which was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, and our host, Andrea, was welcoming and warm. We finished the meal with a bowl of the homemade rum and raisin ice cream. It was creamy and rich, with huge, juicy rum-soaked raisins - and considering I thought I didn’t like rum and raisin ice cream, it made a convert out of me. We can’t wait to go back and try other items on the menu, and even though I left feeling totally satisfied, my mouth is still watering at the memory of the oxtail. Give Lark Lane a miss and head a little further down Aigburth Road to Mahoe Blue instead - you won’t regret it.

Had a beautiful meal here tonight, the skewers, goat curry and jerk chicken were delicious. Lovely owners and great atmosphere.

This place is great! Ordered the skewers for starter, and they are HOT! Goat curry for main and the flavour was just amazing. Family run restaurant feels and the service was very good. Will definitely return.

Incredible food, service and atmosphere. Andrea was so warm and welcoming. The music and vibe had us feeling we were somewhere a lot sunnier than rainy Aigburth. Will definitely be back!

We attended as a group of 12, Andrea was nothing but professional and attentive throughout our experience. The food was authentic, tasty and hearty Jamaican food. It was beautiful. I had the mutton skewers (very spicy), and for mains the Oxtail, rice &peas & festivals & plantain. The drinks were lovely too. My daughter's had the curry goat & rice & peas. It was an amazing night, with wonderful food. Hosted by Andrea & her brilliant daughter. We will be going back for sure 😊😊😊

Went here for my birthday recently, the food and cocktails were excellent, the decor was lovely, and the service was superb. Will definitely be returning.

Amazing food and wonderful people! This is some of the best jamaican food i've ever had. The only thing is perhaps be prepared to wait as they are a small restaurant and very busy, but it is more than worth the wait! Great rum selection as well.

This place is a hidden gem! The food, the service, the atmosphere...highly recommended! 5stars

Bloody amazing!!!! Lovely family run business

Went here on a cold, wet and windy night but got a very warm welcome from Andrea who explained the menu in detail and told us many interesting facts about Jamaican food. Delicious ,spicy rich flavours. Andrea designed the decor herself and it’s a must see. Go before you can’t get a table!

Incredible food, sound people, great cocktails. The Mutton Skewers... 🥵

Had a lovely evening here at our first visit. It certainly won't be our last! Loved the food, jerk chicken, rice and peas, festival and jerk gravy, also scotchie sauce. The cocktail I had, rum punch, was the best I've tasted anywhere and the guinness punch my husband had was great too. The music was perfect and the service excellent. Cannot recommend highly enough and cannot wait to return. This couple deserve to succeed, they are passionate about this restaurant and it shows

Amazing meal great service . Quality of food brilliant.

Lovely atmosphere and tasty food. Big portions & reasonable prices! Great variety of dishes. Small inside so if you want to dine in you’re best booking a table. 100/10. Thank you! Can’t wait to come back

Loved the food. Callaloo was particularly impressive. So was the rice and peas. Loved the Guinness punch. The decor was sophisticated, atmosphere welcoming, service very good. Definitely recommend. We were a group of 5 and had a great time. Even ordered a take out to have tomorrow

Very special restaurant. Delicious food, wonderful owners, relaxing atmosphere. Absolutely love coming here. My husband is vegetarian and there are so many options for him too.

Absolutely fantastic food..go relax..enjoy.

As a vegan I was surprised to see a good number of options for a Caribbean restaurant! Food was just delicious and service impeccable, can’t wait to go back!

Delicious! We dined in as a family.

This is a lovely, family-run restaurant, with amazing food and very friendly service. We’ve been coming since they opened, and the quality of the food never disappoints. This time, we ordered the best BBQ chicken with plantain, festival, rice & peas and their amazing jerk sauce. It tastes like being on holiday! Oh and the rum punch was the pick-me-up we needed in this stormy weather… The atmosphere is so relaxed and welcoming, we will definitely be back again!!

Fantastic food and venue. Always a nice welcome from Andrea and her team, and a clean relaxed atmosphere. The rum punch is amazing and the food is top quality and freshly made. Looking forward to my next visit soon!

Food is so flavourful and great portions too. The spiciness of the mutton skewers is amazing 😍 All the staff are so welcoming and friendly, and always willing to recommend the best sides to compliment the dish. Our go to Jamaican food restaurant.

Came here a few weeks ago for a family meal. The food was 👌🏽 we had curry goat, oxtail, barbecue chicken and salt fish and ackee. Nice calm atmosphere and service is spot on. Owner is lovely as well. Proper Jamaican food ⭐️

So my first time hear, so before I started I am a fussy eater, and I could not abide by greasy food. So let me begin, I ordered 2 jerk chicken fillets, 1 saltfish aki, 2 portions of festivals, 2 plain rice, all our mains. Just me and my son Jay, my other son Aniice ordered curry goat, and peas and rice, we got chicken wings bbq as a starter and Curry goad skewers, and believe me the food was absolutely to die for, first of all, I was worried over the festivals being greasy but the beautiful waitress reasured me "no there fine" and so right she was, the salt fish aki just melts in your mouth, so full of flavour not to hot just right. The curry goat was dropping off the fork as it should be, so soft and tender and very flavoursome, spices all right not to much not to little just right. The jerk chicken breast must of been a large one because I ended up bringing some food home lol, was beautifully flavoured again not to much of anything just right for all pallets, and the curry goat skewers again where so beautiful. The food when it comes looks like small portions but oh no there is more than enough in them small pots, well there not really small they just look that way to me the food is served in a dish that looks like a coconut shell. But more than enough believe me, now I'm told the lady cooking the food is using family recipes that have been handed down throw the ages. Pure sole food cooked with love, and great for these cold winter nights. Beautiful food if I could give this place a 10-star review then hear it is. Value for money food portions very generous and service so nice, atmosphere relaxing, lovely music and relaxing even though I wanted to get up and dance and they served alcoholic drinks also but I didn't drink but they looked lovely. The place is clean and warm and so welcoming. The best time to go is thrown the week I went tonight Friday 20 October 2923, just off the cuff. I was there when they open the door, they had a booking of 8 which took up all tables on the lower floor, there is a side bench with seating for 4 more people and then by the till there is a table for 2 and opposite another table for two and a wall bench for 4. It's best to book at weekends as very busy, but if you have to wait it's worth it. My new Jamaican restaurant, it small family run and lovely. Thank you to all the staff and my compliments to the chief.

Attended this evening. The food was gorgeous and service was 2nd to none by two lovely ladies.

The BEST Jamaican food in Liverpool, everything is fresh and authentic!. Curry goat is unreal - would recommend. For starters the ackee cups & lamb skewers are amazingly tasty (lamb skewers are HOT though do have a drink nearby 🙃) . The slaw is the best i’ve tried 😍😍.

All nice the service 👌 the place 👌 the food 👌 but only thing is the curry always too sulty

Lovely local eatery specialising in Jamaican inspired food. Enjoyed some spicy starters, goat curry and jerk chicken with plantain. Looking forward to another visit!

Love Mahoe Blue. The food is wonderful. The jerk is hot but not too hot that you can’t enjoy it. The brown rice was very tasty and the festivals were cooked to perfection. Even the chips were perfect! The food can take a while to come but it just shows how fresh it is and when it’s this good we don’t mind waiting. Cannot wait to come back!

This spot feels like home! The curry goat, jerk chicken and rice and peas were sensational. Big up to the chef! Anyone visiting Liverpool that wants REAL authentic home cooked Jamaican food, Mahoe Blue is the place!

Amazing food! So much flavour a real hidden gem!!

Wonderful food and very pleasant staff. Wouldn’t hesitate to go again

The curry goat was absolutely amazing - these guys know what they’re doing

Amazing dinner at Mahoe Blue. We tried nearly everything on the menu and it was all delicious. Curry goat, oxtail stew, jerk chicken, ackee & saltfish - best ive tasted in liverpool. Thanks to Andrea and family for hosting such a lovely neighbourhood restaurant. Cant wait to go back. That rum and raisin ice cream.....😍

One of those places you want to tell everyone about but also keep a secret. Fantastic food and rum cocktails, genuine taste of the Caribbean. Already planning what we are having next time. Thank you!

If, like me, you’re not lucky enough to have a Jamaican grandmother who cooks up a storm when you visit, you can pay a decent price for the experience at Mahoe Blue. The jerk chicken, oxtail, plantain, rice and peas were all super tasty and served up by friendly staff to a top notch soundtrack. There are cocktails too, all within walking distance of my house, which is probably dangerous. Can’t wait to go back and sample everything on the small but perfectly formed menu. A true neighbourhood gem, but well worth travelling to if you live further afield.

Firs time to Mahoe Blue heard great things and they didn't disappoint. Very friendly upon arrival, clean and tidy restaurant. Menu was suitable for anyone. The food that was ordered was jerk chicken, rice and peas and festivals. The portion is very generous and tasted fantastic. It was worth every penny. If you like Jamaican food or food with alot of flavour and variety please go and try them out you will be glad you did. Mahoe Blue is excellent and I will going again and again. Thank you

It even smells delicious in there! Really tasty authentic food, spicy kick but not overpowering and the flavour still comes through, people were popping in for the wings alone! Great service and atmosphere, highly recommend. We had ox tail and curried goat, delicious! A must try!!

Went here on a random recommendation from a friend and wasn't disappointed. This is a hidden gem and I'm wary of telling too many people about it as its perfect as it is . The food is incredibly flavoursome and great value. Lovely staff and music is a bonus. Well be back !

Lovely place. The food was delicious. Will definitely be back. Thank you 🙏

great food atmosphere and very fast service

Can’t say anything about the food or service. What I can comment on is the lack of professionalism and lack of respect for customers. We found opening hours to be from 5p.m. Got there at 5p.m.on Wednesday and waited until 5.20 NO SHOW. Arrived at 5.10p.m. Today and waited until 5.20 again. NO SHOW. UNBELIEVABLE. THIS IS NOT BUSINESS LIKE BEHAVIOUR

Lovely food from friendly people on a sunny evening - what more could you ask for? Lamb skewers (spicy!) and banana chips for starters then braised oxtail and goat curry for mains. All really flavoursome and tasty, these guys know how to cook west indian food - I shall have to up my game!

Top class food, big portions and great service

This is the best Jamaican food restaurant I've been to so far in Liverpool. The jerk chicken and curry goat were full of flavour and cooked to be perfectly tender and moist. Seems like a family run restaurant, and the girl serving us was super friendly and efficient. Slightly odd experience in that we ordered a second portion of one of the mains as the first seemed quite small, but then the second portion that came out was a lot bigger. Maybe they'd sensed that we thought the first wasn't enough, but either way, I was happy, and the food is so well priced that we didn't feel hard done by for it. Also, the rum punch was tasty and strong, but for the price, a bigger glass of it rather than a small tumbler would be good. Overall, for 3 mains, 2 starters, 2 sides, 2 cocktails, 1 spirit mixer and a beer, I think £66 was great value for money. I'll be back and I'll be bringing friends, as I loved it. It's difficult to find a good Jamaican place to eat, so glad we've discovered this one. Probs don't need to go anywhere else now!

First time trying and won't be the last. Beautifully presented, clean surroundings, welcoming staff and owners and most importantly tasty food. I had the jerk chicken with rice and peas, coleslaw and festivals. It was stunning, you could taste the smokiness of the grill in the chicken. 10/10 definitely will be back and highly recommended

Fantastic food and friendly service. I had jerk chicken, rice, peas and plantain. All DELICIOUS! Also tried my friend's okra fries, festival and rum and raisin ice cream. That ice cream is UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS. The real deal.

Family-owned Jamaican pearl, the food is absolutely amazing, I've lived in Brixton for 6 years and never had such a good jerk chicken. Worth every penny . Will come again for more.

Delicious food, the Jerk Chicken was so nice and the plantain chips where delicious. The home made ice cream was fabulous. The cocktails where really good too. 😊 Deffo best Caribbean food in town. Wonderful Service thank you 💕

Enjoyed a relaxed dinner with friends here. I had curry goat, rice and peas, bammy and slaw. It was a hearty delicious dinner, but the star of the show was the homemade rum and raisin ice cream. Oh..my... Recommend!

Brilliant neighbourhood restaurant. The food is amazing and the service is brilliant. I had a mocktail and a pineapple punch, which were made fresh at the bar and tasted delicious. We shared plantain chips, salt fish fritters and okra fries to start - all perfectly seasoned and so flavourful. The akee and salt fish main was the highlight for me. Everything was cooked fresh and really nicely presented and the staff are absolutely lovely. We will definitely be back.

We enjoyed everything we ate and the service was great. Food is reasonably priced with a varied menu of familiar favourites and interesting new things to try. Highly recommend a visit

This is the second time I have visited Mahoe Blue, the food and service is very good and reasonable prices! Will definitely be back again! 👌

Delicious Carribbean food, the mutton starter and jerk chicken main were excellent. Friendly staff and well priced, can't wait to go back and try some more of the menu.

Excellent food, one of the nicest jerk chicken I've had, the mango slaw delicious too and was delighted to have very well made fried plantain. All of this in a nice and viby restaurant atmosphere. Excellent service too!

Dined there last week. The atmosphere was lovely and staff extremely welcoming. Hands down the best Caribbean food I've had in England. The food was fresh and very tasty. The chef came out to chat and was very happy to talk about her creations and inspiration. We will definitely be back!

We came to this restaurant tonight from a recommendation of a friend. This family-run restaurant has a great menu which offers a delicious taste of Jamaica. We went for the jerk chicken burger, sweet potato fries, and pepper steak. The jerk chicken is perfectly seasoned with authentic Jamaican spices, while the sweet potato fries are flavourful. The pepper steak is tender and served with a rich, peppery gravy. A must-try for lovers of flavourful food and Jamaican cuisine. I’m definitely looking forward to coming here again!

Well, I have to say, I've been searching for another Caribbean restaurant in Liverpool and not just Turtle Bay! This is by far a spot you don't want to miss out on! I was an alone diner, and I was made to feel so welcome. The food was sensational, and the ambience transported me to the Caribbean in an instant. A definite must visit. I'll be coming back with friends and family and alone for peace and quiet!! Thank you so much for such a lovely evening xx

First and last time at this restaurant/takeaway. My worse time ever at any takeaway. Dropped my daughter off at Gaucho restaurant in town centre at 7.15pm friday 17th March rang restaurant to order said have pay straight away if ordering over phone was paying cash so had to go in to order. Got there at 7.30pm ordered 1x curry goat and 2x brown stew chicken but no brown stew on that day. So ordered 3x curry goateith rice and peas, 1x jerk wings and 3x festivals but changed to 1 wasn’t paying £10.50 for 3 (£3.50ea). Asked for portion of steak veg said can’t have it unless order meal that comes with it and portion of plantain. Paid total was £53. She said be 20mins so waited 15mins then said got chef down so be 1hour so went sat in car. Rang me at 8.10 said have no plaintain give give me a £3.50 refund. Went back in 8.45 girl then said to me have no festivals unless wanted to wait 30mins to do batter mix said forget it just give me money back. Eventually left at 9.05pm as soon got out takeaway my daughter Rang me pick her up, so she had 3 course meal with drinks in restaurant and still waiting for mine. Even said to girl this only takeaway I’ve been to and have 2 refunds for food. Place wasn’t even busy only 2 couples and man on his own in there. Sorry Never again.

Food Good. Good ambience. Shame there was no coffee for after meal.

Lovely Jamaican food served by a friendly waitress, cooked by the owner who spoke to us at the end of the meal and was genuinely interested in our experience. The cocktails were also lovely - and strong. Proper cocktails as the owner told us. Portions were reasonably sized - seemed small in the first instance - but with we were all full after our starter, mains and sides. Would recommend highly and a great addition to the Liverpool food scene.

Ordered jerked chicken wings and goat curry to take home. Tasted unbelievable, so much flavour, staff was super friendly too

First time I’ve tasted ackee and salt fish and it was great. Lovely food in a welcoming and chilled atmosphere… we’ll be back and recommending a visit to all.

Delicious food and great service. Jerk chicken was particularly good: lovely charred skin on the chicken.

Had an absolutely delicious meal tonight - curried goat, rice and peas and a very fresh roti, served up beautifully. The chef came out and checked the meal was ok too so top service. The cocktails were also amazing. It was very reasonably priced. Will definitely be making this a regular place to eat out!

Loved it. Will be visiting again!

Food and cocktails were excellent. The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. We can't wait to come back!

Lovely little place. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. It was worth the wait because the food was fresh and piping hit, full of flavour!

Loved this place! Delicious food (great vegan options), brilliant music and friendly, helpful service - overall a really good vibe. But be warned, they don't do wine - just lots of rum!!

Great food, great service, great cocktails. Highly recommended!

Gorgeous food and great service! We had jerk chicken and curry goat and both were delicious. The strawberry daiquiri mocktail and ginger ale were lovely too. Andrea the owner was so lovely and gave us lots of tips about Jamaica which has made us want to book a holiday 🤣 we’ll definitely be back

The most amazing meal and cocktails this evening. We had the steamed fish and oxtail. Both were absolutely delicious. Service is brilliant, staff are so lovely. Can't wait to come back to try some more food and drinks. Would recommend the 168 cocktail!

Great food and cocktails and very friendly service. Loved the jerk chicken, curry goat and the festivals especially. Will definitely be back.

The best curry goat I have ever had! Food was amazing and authentic. The family owned restaurant has a beautiful ambiance with a welcoming vibe. The staff were lovely and we particularly loved how the chef came over to ask how our food was. We had curry goat 10/10, jerk chicken and much more. Can’t wait to go back.

Absolutely delicious, fresh and clean food served cook to order, curry goat and jerk chicken mains with extras plantain, coleslaw, festivals. 10/10 will be letting everyone know and retuning for definite. Staff are lovely and welcoming. Cocktails are also lovely. Favourite was fruit punch ( non alcoholic ) thank you !!

Went this evening, a group of 4, food very tasty, drinks great and lovely ambience. Can't fault the service, staff were great - very knowledgable, friendly and professional 😊

We are sitting here with a rum and coke, after having the curry goat and the jerk chicken. We also had the fries and okra. Absolutely no complaints. The food was lovely. But what makes this place place is the people that work here. Jasmine, who served, was so friendly, and Andrea came over to ask how our food was. Come and support this restaurant. You won't be disappointed. The food is gorgeous 👍

Wonderful restaurant on Aigburth Road. Jerk chicken was fantastic. Service was really friendly. Great atmosphere and my friend said best curry goat she’s ever had. Try the Stamp & Go. Will definitely visit again.

A lovely friendly atmosphere and beautiful food. All reasonably priced. Delicious and well worth a visit.

Quality food Quality service,,, highly recommended

Lovely restaurant with delicious food and attentive staff. I felt right at home and went home with a smile on my face! Can't wait to come back!

Lovely friendly staff and delicious food. Best curried goat I have tasted. We thought the prices were very reasonable. Really hope this place takes off because we want to keep coming back.