Alec's Restaurant in Brentwood

Wow what an amazing Resturant. The team of staff they have here are all brilliant from the warm welcome, prompt service with a smile and great knowledge of all That is to offer. The food is a delight to your tastebuds with every mouthful. We love seafood and was not disappointed the wine was rather good to! 😉 Will definitely be returning Many thanks Alec

We have dined and celebrated at Alec's many, many times over the years since it first opened and had some delicious, wonderful meals. We had a disappointing experience some years ago after a change of owners and said we would never go back. The daughter wanted to try on Sunday so we booked again. We arrived to a full restaurant. There were lots of children milling around and even a baby in a pram although they have a no under 8 policy. Not a problem for us. We were shown to a lovely table towards the back veranda. We were given menus but I noticed mine had something sticky spilt on it. Not nice. I ordered the prawn pil pil and my daughter ordered prawn pil pil with mussels. Our starters arrived in a skillet which we thought would be hot, but no. We anticipated it to be sizzling hot. Mine was stone cold and had 2 small prawns in it with some cold sauce. My daughters was also cold but she had 3 small prawns and some mussels although a few were still closed. Mine was so pathetic we started to laugh! We couldn't believe it had just 2 prawns in it! Told the waitress (not her fault) who apologised and took it off the bill. Then mains arrived. Daughter had the beef roast which she said was ok. Husband had the plaice which he said he was not impressed with. Mine arrived. 2 small prawns on a small thin piece of steak. It was so fatty by the time I cut off all the fat I was left with the smallest piece of steak! We were so disappointed. Alec's used to be the place to go a good few years ago but unfortunately that's not the case now. The food quality, atmosphere and whole experience is not what it was. They are still charging top prices but without providing top quality food and ambience. Smiths of Ongar and Felix in Warley/Billericay offer a much better experience for food, value for money and ambience. Wont be back

We were celebrating a birthday and had a fabulous lunch for four of us. The food was superb and the service brilliant . Will definitely go back again over Christmas.

We had a really lovely lunch time 3 course meal in the private dining room for one of our friends 30th birthdays. Really fun and relaxed vibes. Although the lobster wasn’t good. At the end of our meal we had £315 to spend at the bar. In short the bar staff slightly messed up on the drinks and the manager was so awful and rude! Such a shame because the rest of the staff were so lovely but that manager is a disgusting human being.

We recieved a very warm welcome. Food perfect as always, service flawless. Superb Saturday evening. Thank you to all the team.

We visited on Tuesday evening and was greeted and sat straight away. The setting was beautiful and we over looked the fields. The service was very good, the food lovely and we would definitely visit again!

First visit to Alec’s special anniversary felt very welcome from moment we arrived. Seated at a very nice table and welcome glasses of Prosecco was much appreciated. The waitress was friendly and couldn’t fault the meal especially the crab tempura starter. The waitress did ask why we there and before we were treated before we left to plate with happy anniversary and some chocolate. Was a very nice experience and enjoyable meal. Would definitely visit again.

Not as good as usual. No welcome Prosecco and horsd’eouvre until I asked when we were having a starter at which point we had ordered wine and didn’t want them. Sides were quite late and lobster amounted to two mouthfuls literally which is not what I’ve been served before when ordering a half lobster. Just overall not what I’ve had before and I’ve been lots of times

Our Grandaughter and her partner surprised us with a meal for our 49th Wedding Anniversary. From the moment we stepped in until we left we were treated as special. Absolutely brilliant service, meal atmosphere. Cannot recommend this enough. Thank you so very much. 👏👏🥰🫶🫶

We had the most wonderful afternoon at Alec’s. The food was beyond delicious, the staff were all so very welcoming, friendly and attentive. The cocktails were amazing. It was worth every single penny. Thank you all for a lovely time, we will see you all again on the Bank Holiday weekend!

Fantastic service from the whole team. Great food with a good choice. Definitely recommend this place if you have a special occasion planned.

Well what can I say, from entering the restaurant to leaving we could not have had a better experience. Restaurant was well laid out with plenty of room. Food was fabulous and well presented. All waiters and waitresses were a credit to the restaurant, great service, with a smile and a joke or two along the way. A lovely experience to celebrate my 60th birthday. Have wanted to try this restaurant for a long time, was not disappointed and will definitely return.

We made a reservation for Friday 3rd November 2023 for my Brother in law’s birthday and we made the reservation back in July, we were lucky enough on the night of our reservation to benefit from a fantastic firework display and also a live singer who was superb. The food, atmosphere and service as always was outstanding, I would like to say a personal thank you to Ajay and the Team for such a Fantastic evening.

Another splendid night at Alec's! Amazing food and wine, fantastic singer and a marvellous firework display for the diners. This restaurant always excels but this great firework evening counts as one of the best! Sincere thanks to Ajay, Alex and the team for a superb evening on every level.

Impecable service at our lunch on Thursday . One of us ordered from the a la carte menu and the other from the set lunch menu, both meals were perfect . Highly recomend.

Had such a lovely night at Alec’s. We were greeted by a really friendly host at the door and were made to feel welcome straight away. Food was excellent, special mentions to the sticky beef and prawns and monkfish in béarnaise sauce. Desserts were delicious and beautifully presented. Lovely decor and atmosphere. Great service also by the waitress with red hair! Cant wait to come back!

So, this is my very favourite restaurant in Essex. We dine here quite a bit. The staff are wonderful but the food is another level. Seafood 🦞 at its very best. VJ the owner, what a guy. Makes you feel like you are his only customer. I've taken a group of 30 there (had the whole conservatory) and also just my wife and I. They never fail to impress. If you haven't been go. The sommelier is wonderful. Danbury Chardonnay! Who would have thought. Rob Jupp

It was almost as if the whole ethos had changed! We were welcomed appropriately, we arrived very early for our booking. Utilised the spotless well-appointed toilets, up a spiral staircase, but there is a disabled toilet on the ground floor. Extensive varied menu. I started with an exceptional squid dish beautifully cooked with delicious dressing. Also served with Chorizo "bites" amazingly flavoured with perfectly cooked bread. Main was a very generous roast beef sirloin Sunday lunch. Perfectly cooked beef plus all expected trimmings with well cooked Yorkshire stunningly presented plate. Owner gave us some extra potatoes and some amazing short rib as extras. Staff are brilliantly choreographed to the highest but non fussy michelin standard. Desserts were beyond description I returned to my stunning pavlova, but owner bought us an extra Royal Banoffee profiterole which gave me a huge challenge, the starter and main were very filling then to be presented with three perfect desserts left us devastated that we couldn't finish them!! So so much better than my last visit. Owner had expressed significant concern as to the detail of my last visit. This visit was frankly as good as any restaurant visit gets. Owner has a real passion and it shows in all aspects of the experience. So worth visiting, but **make sure you book**.

Excellent food in an amazing countryside setting (including catering for helicopter-landing guests!) and a delightful front of house service by Scott and Nadine!

Its always fairly consistent with a good choice of seafood dishes. Fine service and busy atmosphere. Top spot for people watching too !

Went around Christmas time with family. Pretty decor and nice food although costly. Would go back at a different time of year.

Scott and Andre and the rest of the team made our 10 year anniversary meal a evening to remember. Food was delicious and and the service was some of the best we have recieved. We will be back to Alec's in the future.

Thoroughly enjoyed our evening - food, atmosphere and service outstanding. Will definitely be making a regular visit to this beautiful place. All the staff were great but special mention to Zoe who primarily looked after us. Highly recommend this place.

We ate as a couple and had a seafood starter and a main. The squid in particular was poorly cooked and presented. From early the next day we both had severe vomiting and were both very poorly for 24 hours. The restaurant phoned following our complaint and said the would look into this and get back to us. We never heard back. We eliminated a stomach bug, as all other family in the household were fine as they didn’t attend the restaurant. Reported to local authority.

Visited recently with friends and honestly it was a bit of a letdown. The food was good but didn’t live up to the hype. Whilst the ingredients may be of the highest quality, the preparation was, in my opinion, a bit uninspired and the desserts were an outright disappointment. My partners pavlova was dry and powdery and tasted stale. We sent it back. The profiteroles were leathery and were left unfinished. The staff and service cannot be faulted, however. It was perfectly timed and everyone was courteous and efficient and even had a bit of a joke and a laugh. That said, none of us have any urge to rush back.

We had a great meal as always, staff friendly and professional. The restaurant is spacious and well laid out with a great atmosphere. The evening however was spoilt by a Cab driver arranged by the restaurant who charged 2.5 times the amount that we had...

Fantastic lunch from the set menu; we came for a special anniversary lunch and were treated to excellent service and lovely food - I will definitely return!

Haven’t eaten here since before Covid - really did not disappoint - great food - soft shell crab and cod both on set menu - excellent value too

We were treated like royalty with excellent food and wine, it was hard to fault anything about our experience here. The food was second to none as was the service. Thank you to everyone including Ryan who greeted us with the most gleaming smile I’ve...

Absolutely gorgeous restaurant, excellent service, exquisite food, spotlessly clean, picturesque setting and stunning decor !! Thank you Alec's !

This was the best roast dinner we had in ages and the pavlova was to die for. The staff were great and we will definitely be back

We had a lovely birthday lunch at Alec’s. The food is always excellent, the service highly professional (thank you Nadine, Scott and Team), and the surroundings beautiful including front row seats to a private helicopter landing!

Lovely Sunday lunch, great value for the quality of food they are serving. The best cauliflower cheese, would highly recommend. Great atmosphere and service.

What a tough place to review as Alec’s is an “interesting” place that’s the best description as it’s a “mish mash” of too many things therefore it is easier to score out of ten Starter king scallops truffle - 5/10 Main Dover sole (just) with...

Great food and service. Very tasty food and a nice atmosphere. It is quite expensive but I think this just reflects the recent rise in the cost of food

Not been here for years , it was amazing from arriving to the end . Your staff are amazing and so personable, every single on . So thank you for making it a lovely evening. Food delicious. Atmosphere easy , great table .

We booked a table for 8.30 and arrived 10mins late due to taxi trouble, tried to notify them but no one answering the phone. When we arrived our table wasn’t ready, so we were shown to the bar for drinks. After nearly an hour with...

Alec's is primarily a fish restaurant, and is well known as such. BUT, on Sunday it does a Sunday roast. If a restaurant can do a good Sunday roast it's good - by this measure Alec's is outstanding. Really nice beef, cooked rare as requested,...

I have been coming to Alecs when it very first opened up. Back then I couldn’t fault it, and it became my yearly birthday treat for myself and family. When Felix opened up in Billericay and in Brentwood we decided to try that. Having sadly...

Absolutely lovely lunch with the extra touch of a doing an anniversary dessert for us. Place is fantastic and the staff is over and beyond. Our waitress Oksana was attentive and lovely. The oysters to die for 😉

Amazing place. We was celabrate our anniversary here. Food perfect steak highly recomended,lobster delicius. Briliant customer service. Our waiteres Oxsana is pro,funny girl was care about us like we are the most important people in the restaurant,feel special up there 10/10 food ,10/10 Athmosphere 10/10...

Lady who helping me was great and happy to help me food was amazing i didnt need wait long served very nice

Excellent restaurant with excellent service. I visited with my partner for my birthday and we was welcomed by the manager when we walked in. He was great and pointed to a couple of lovely tables we could choose from, knowing that it was a special...

We’ve been to Alec’s many many times. We normally go for dinner, but as it was my mother-in-law’s 80th, we decided lunch would make a nice change. We had a super table, on the terrace – was wonderful; bright and airy and spacious – loved...

Family lunch for six. We have been here several times before but this was very poor. It was a hot day but there were wasps, a quite awful smell which I did report and the service, food and general ambience was poor. The set dishes...

Amazing as always, we love this restaurant it never disappoints, The service is incredible the food Devine. We literally booked again as we were leaving. Cant wait to return.

Food was absolutely Beautiful this is really a special place. I was treated by friend for my Birthday and the experience was one I will remember. Staff were very friendly and of a high standard and the Venue was top draw. I would highly recommend...

Bank holiday Monday . Stunning time , oysters , pork belly , oysters tiramisu, you name it . Miso cod I had was stunning . Thank you Catriona . (Love Romania btw) . Professional team , Thank you all x

This restaurant is simply amazing.This was one of many visits to Alec's, the food is really very good so is the setting and the attention to details of the lovely staff. It was a family reunion and we had a fantastic time can't wsit to...

We had a lovely lunch for my friends birthday. Scott the waiter was fantastic and made our lunch really special & memorable. Thank you so much Scott!

This was a birthday family meal for my wife's significant birthday. First impressions were good, soft lighting and comfortable seats, staff were friendly and polite and very attentive, the menu for the evening was comprehensive and interesting. Starters were consumed with thumbs up from all...

We have just enjoyed another great lunch with friends at Alec's. Lovely restaurant. Superb food, great atmosphere and always very special. Our waiter Scott made our lunch extra special with his warm, friendly and professional service. Thank you Scott.

A fantastic restaurant! Amazing food and service. The restaurant is very clean, spacious and beautifully designed. Highly recommended. A special thanks to Gabriel, who provided a 1st class service - thank you!

The food is amazing here, the fish is incredible! Highly recommend the sticky beef for starters too. We will definitely be back!

Celebrated my birthday with dinner for 15 on Saturday evening. The whole experience was a delight from start to finish - great food and wine and excellent service - a big thank you to Gabriel and the other staff who looked after us so well.

Visited there few nights ago for dinner with a friend. The Wow factor was the warm welcome from Ryan. No food left on our plates. My tuna starter and skate were absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.

Lovely venue and received a warm welcome. I choose crab and avocado to start and my husband had duck spring rolls. The crab and avocado was a small layer of mashed avocado topped with a large layer of prawns topped with white crab meat. There...

Came for Sunday lunch for my 30th birthday, staff were great really friendly. Aside from this everything else was very average… the food has gone so down hill in my opinion it used to be my fav restaurant in Brentwood but I wouldn’t book out...

Unfortunately it pains me to write this but I feel I cant let it go both myself and my wife went for the surf and turf with the “ half “ lobster at a extra £10 which would have been fine, but when it arrived...

Thank you Ajay and his fab team. Another outstanding dining experience. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and the ambience divine. We will return very soon!

As soon as we sat, we were asked if we needed champagne to celebrate snd despite our refusal we were repeatedly asked to order. We chose a rose £40 which was very drinkable. Husbands starter of squid was definitely cooked from frozen and I suspect...

Family meal to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday. Great evening from the moment we arrived and greeted by the staff who were attentive and helpful. We had a nice table in the conservatory . All of our meals were absolutely delicious and very well presented....

Me and my daughters dined here for the first time on Saturday and I have to say that from start to finish we had a fabulous evening. The manager and the serving staff were incredibly efficient and friendly and the food was absolutely delicious and...

Wow - absolutely amazing From the staff to the food to the atmosphere This was our first visit but will definitely be back

Alecs is our favourite restaurant, we go as often as possible, we love the evening vibe and we love the sunday lunch, the staff are excellent, so attentive, and helpful. food is divine. everything about this place is the best.

Great lunch, excellent food as always. warm welcome & friendly service. Pleasant decor which creates relaxed ambience but suits celebratory meals also

My sister booked Alex’s as a treat and our group of 3 were looking forward to a delicious meal. From arrival at 8.15 pm on a Saturday night it was clear that the restaurant waiting team and the kitchen were under pressure. We were asked...

What can I say except that the food is superb the service is high class Alexander the waiter looked after us superbly it is a bit pricey but if you get the service and food standard then you cannot complain

We celebrated my birthday at Alec’s. Wow, we were not disappointed! The food was phenomenal , melt in your mouth seafood & the staff were incredible, attentive to every detail. Highly recommend Alec’ s.

Some of the nicest seafood I’ve ever had in this country and no where near the sea. Melt in the mouth Delicious

Visited Alec’s a few times but never over the Christmas period. We booked for Boxing Day (set menu £90 for 3 courses excluding drinks) at 4pm. There were 4 of us and the food and service was as good as every other time I have...

My daughter had invited all her family to a birthday lunch at Alec's restaurant, booked for 13:45. This was my first visit to Alec's. There were nine of us and we presume as it was Boxing Day, we had to preorder all the food for...

First visit to Alec for my partner’s birthday won’t be our last great night food and staff were excellent. Highly recommend

Lovely welcome, food excellent, and staff very attentive. Only problem we had we sat in the side room off main restaurant, very dark. Only had little table lamps. We have been a few times and on all occasions we have been seated there, really needs...

Smart and cosy. A clever balance. Great choice of fish and seafood. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Cosy fire. Uninterrupted views across the countryside. Third successful visit.

We booked a private room for my Mum’s 80th. We had an excellent evening - the food was amazing and service excellent. I’d highly recommend this as a place for a special occasion. My Mum had the best night.

Because of distance (we moved further away during the last year), it has been more difficult to get to this wonderful restaurant as often as we used to. However, we have recently found a great car service at not ludicrous prices so accessibility to Alec's...

Impeccable staff great food with attention o detail. Even bought up congratulations on a plate for my very pregnant daughter

Been here before. Quality of food has dropped. Some dishes were good but others lacking any flavour. Felt rushed by the waiting staff.

Great food , fabulous service ,only off putting moment was the table of three ladies opposite , one of whom consumed her whole meal with just a fork while chatting and laughing into her phone held in her other hand and ignoring her companions !!!...

Had an amazing lunch here Today, when booking they asked if special occasion and I had forgot I told them, they came out with a gorgeous plate saying happy anniversary such a lovely touch, our first time here and was lovely, will Definately return again,...

From start to finish it was amazing , food outstanding, but one thing for me stuck out was the waiter man ( I had to ask his name ) It’s pawel, he was on the spot every time , completely on the ball , and...

Always wanted to try this restaurant so booked it for birthday. Food was very good and didn't disappoint drinks are extremely overpriced though £4.50 for a small lemonade. Service was strange first 2 courses and drinks were served promptly and professionally, then desert menus were...

For us, a table of four, it was a special treat visiting Alecs. All four of us found the whole experience absolutely fantastic. From front of house to quality of food. Being directly involved in the fish industry for 42 years and high class delivery...

This may sound old fashion.....from the greet at the door, service and attention at the table by waitress ( who I must say is worth her weight in gold) presention of the food on the plate and flavors etc . I shall shout out what...

Absolutely incredible as always. Everyone here makes sure you have a memorable visit. The Manager is an absolute gem and always delighted to see you when you arrive. Top service and incredible food. 5* id give more if I could

Has anyone suffered or had any adverse ill effects when dining at Alec‘s restaurant in Navestock Brentwood? I mention this as my wife and I, along with our 2 sons dined there on Saturday the 10th of September and 6 to 7 hours after our...

Just an absolutely incredible Sunday lunch! One of the best meals out we’ve had in years. Service was absolutely impeccable, atmosphere lovely and food incredible! Enjoyed every single minute and absolutely can’t wait to return. The set Sunday dinner menu was amazing value as well!

I couldn't recommend this restaurant enough. Have lived in Brentwood for 7 years and kept meaning to go; so glad I did. The staff and service was effective, efficient and friendly - not like some of the other high end restaurants, where they can often...

Never let down by the great welcome and service from all staff. Food is just great and lovely buzzing surroundings. Totally recommend

Excellent restaurant! It was 10/10, we couldn’t fault our experience. We were celebrating our anniversary and the restaurant made us feel so warm and welcome! Beautiful setting and we will be back.

Alec's Restaurant offers outstanding service with high quality food. As soon as you enter you feel the vibes of a classy restaurant and it does not dissapoint when it comes to food. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The soft shell crab was simply unbelievable....

As soon as we stepped into this restaurant we were made to feel welcome. The service was excellent, professional and unobtrusive. The meal was delicious. We will certainly be going back, soon.

Have just had yet another wonderful evening dining at Alec’s!! I have always been a huge fan of this restaurant whether it’s just for lunch, dinner or special birthday celebrations, the food and service has always been superb! I decided to bring my friend here...

Just got the right mixture of good food, professional and friendly service with lovely venue. Great for a special meal or celebration.

We booked lunch for a special Anniversary at this restaurant. It was a really lovely meal. Staff were friendly and professional without being obtrusive. The fish was excellent, the Cod Miso perfect. The side vegetables we ordered green beans and asparagus all just right. Thank...

My wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary and so went to Alecs for the first time for dinner on Saturday evening. Had a lovely table at the far end of the restaurant so we could observe the going ons and people watching as...

Set menu excellent great atmosphere taken loads of friends there all love it a good s Good selection on menu

I was invited to attend an 80th Birthday luncheon and which I was looking forward to very much since my friends had all spoken very highly of this venue. I was not disappointed. The meal was absolutely superb. The food and service were excellent.

Spur of the moment decision and pleased they could fit us in really even if with the table was needed back in 2 hours. The service is efficient, friendly and very professional and the quality of the food second to none. Don't know how people...