At The Quays there is a pleasant square between The Lowry and the neighbouring outlet mall. There you will find a selection of bars and eating places including a Pizza Express and a Cafe Rouge.Over the water, in Trafford, at The Imperial War Museum North, the cafe has great views of the Lowry and the emerging media city.
The Lowry has its own restaurant which also has a pleasant outside terrace overlooking The Imperial War Museum North. Service is attentive and the food very good.
There are also good restaurants around all areas of Salford , although these are mostly serving locals. The very pleasant urban village suburbs of Monton and Worsley are both worth a mention however.
The Restaurant at Greater Manchester's first five star hotel The Lowry Hotel just behind Manchester city centre's Deansgate and linked by a futuristic bridge to the square behind The House of Fraser department store is one of the top places to eat in the conurbation. Take care if using a taxi to say "The Lowry Hotel", so as not to confuse it with the arts centre a couple of miles away. It is said they have a new take on afternoon tea which is a modern alternative to the offerings of such as The Midland Hotel.
The Campanile Hotel a French budget chain has a reasonably priced restaurant on Regent Road, walking distance from Manchester centre and handy for The Quays.
