Billy Hundreds Seafood Restaurant and Tapas Bar in Southend-on-Sea

What a fantastic setting ,on the beach on southend seafront. Great to stop by when walking the dog for a tea or coffee or a main meal staff very friendly.

These churros are scrumptious 😋

High quality dishes beautifully cooked. Something for everyone due to the excellent menu even fish fingers for the kids. What’s not to like.

We had a lovely evening here and the food was delicious, so much so, that we tried to book for the next day immediately after our meal and unsurprisingly they were fully booked!!! This is some of the best tapas I’ve ever had and to give some context, I have eaten in some of the best restaurants in Barcelona, so I think I might have an angle We tried a number of different dishes and they were all delicious especially the whole prawns!!! Cooked to perfection actually The service was really good and friendly, but remember that these guys/ gals are flat out trying to make everything brilliant, so don’t expect to be having a long chat The place is right on the beach which is lovely and atmosphere is great, but remember it’s principally a very well built beach shack. That’s not a bad thing at all, but important information if think Definitely recommend and remember to book in advance to avoid disappointment

We had a lovely evening here and the food was delicious, so much so, that we tried to book for the next day immediately after our meal and unsurprisingly they were fully booked!!! This is some of the best tapas I’ve ever had and to give some context, I have eaten in some of the best restaurants in Barcelona, so I think I might have an angle We tried a number of different dishes and they were all delicious especially the whole prawns!!! Cooked to perfection actually The service was really good and friendly, but remember that these guys/ gals are flat out trying to make everything brilliant, so don’t expect to be having a long chat The place is right on the beach which is lovely and atmosphere is great, but remember it’s principally a very well built beach shack. That’s not a bad thing at all, but important information if think Definitely recommend and remember to book in advance to avoid disappointment

I’ve been here before for their paella night and really enjoyed it. Went this evening with four friends and the experience was very different. Our friends were seated when we arrived. The booking was for five. The table they were sat at was for four and there was a small table for two push up against it. The young waitress said that the table for two was needed back by 7pm. We explained that we had booked for five. She went away and checked and must have discovered she had seated my friends at the wrong table. She said we could move to the table at the back which must have been our table. No problem, we moved and were happy with that. Every interaction with this waitress after that was bizarre. No please, no thank you etc. no one ever came back to ask if we wanted more drinks. Took ages to get anyone’s attention for 1 beer. We asked her for our bill. Nothing came. Asked the young lad and the bill came in minutes. When we paid, she just walked off. No “thanks guys” or “have a nice evening”. Just really odd and unfriendly. We’re all nice people and didn’t make anything of the initial mistake. Someone should have a word with her as we won’t be back. Food was ok however.

Oh My Lord! I literally can’t stop raving about this place. What a fantastic menu bursting with flavours, presented expertly and clearly cooked with care and attention. I can’t remember when I last saw such appetising food. First class tapas, generous portions and something for everyone. The Bang Bang Hake was so delicious. Now the Churros!! Oh yes, hot fluffy dough balls covered in cinnamon sugar with a chocolate dip.. The best I’ve tasted. I had a piping hot latte coffee to accompany them. My pet hate is luke warm coffee Seriously good food, a little hidden gem along the seafront, literally right on the beach, I can’t wait to come back when the sun is shining, bring friends for a great experience.

Arrived and waited to be served and two other couples arrived after us and seemed to be known to staff so got served while we still waited lots of chat with what seemed to be regulars got to the point where was getting enjoyed left and enjoyed I meal in the half way house

Best Tapas I have had in the UK. Lovely location, service was great and the food was delicious and generous too. In other Tapas restaurants I've felt that the portions are small but Billy Hundreds was different! Huge prawns, potatoes piled high and smothered in Aioli and delicious vegetarian options too like the chickpeas and mushroom dishes. Sadly we are not local but should we be back in Southend this will be one of the first places we go back to. Thanks for a great meal.

I have to say this is one of the best seafood meals i have ever had. We live in Moraira,Spain so there are some great seafood restaurants but this is better. And even Verdeco wine which is local to where we are plus great local ale which is the one thing I miss.

Fun and cozy place. Have been a couple times. Definitely book, and well in advance! Food is delicious and there is a wide drinks menu, including some local gins and beers. Suitable for kids--provided they like fish.

A gem of a place! Lovely fresh seafood and wonderful staff and ambience. Had a great time and will definitely be returning.

Lovely restaurant right on the seafront, food amazing especially the the soft shell crab and monkfish. Service great staff so friendly will definitely be back 👍

Beautiful location. Delicious food and wonderful service. Cocktails were amazing. We spent a lovely afternoon with you. Thank you very much.

Great food that looked and tasted just like Spain. Churros not what we expected but tasted good. Good view and friendly staff.

Lovely menu. Lots of history. Staff were really nice and the food was excellent. Prices were very good and all this in a good location overlooking the sea. You will need to pre book as it’s small but well worth the visit. Will definitely go back when in the area. Everyone was happy and in high spirits

We had the "all you can eat mussels". 3 different sauces available. I especially liked the Asian one - a bit like Thai curry but not as hot. Wonderful atmosphere and excellent service as always

What a cracking place! We had a lovely lunch and heard about the story of this family owned and run restaurant. Wonderful location. Long may it thrive.

Absolutely love Billy Hundreds, by far my favourite Southend establishment, drinks and food on the beach, what more could a girl ask for!! Customer is always outstanding, looking forward to the next 6 months with you ❤️

Billy Hundreds is a massive favourite of ours. Food amazing, atmosphere great and staff lovely. If you visit Southend, Billy Hundreds is a must.

I used to work for a Spanish Bank and be in Spain a lot and have tapas. I can definitely say this is still the best Tapas I’ve ever had!!! The staff are friendly and very helpful and seem soo cheerful!! I would recommend this as the number place in Southend to eat!!

I can’t big up Billy’s enough! I absolutely love this place. The food is ten out of ten, the location is superb and the staff are lovely. And I love introducing people to Billy 100’s because they always go back! This place is a must❤️And make sure you order the Bang Bang Hake! It’s right tasty! X

Such an idyllic spot eat in or out the views are amazing. Great service great staff and great food. Selection of Tapas and freshly caught fish. You will have to book in the summer as they get extremely busy.

Had lunch today with the wife for the first time. Food was very fresh and tasted lovely, especially the soft shelled crab and the monkfish taco. Would've ordered more if we had more time to spare. Only shame was we came to try the Sardines amd Oysters but were unavailable.

My previous visit was a couple of years ago where the place had a more chilled out feel with cushions and nicnacs. This time it was a bit basic feeling with plastic chairs. The food and drink were good, tasty and in decent portions, with a friendly and good service. I felt that the cost was too much though and we won’t be returning in a rush.

Went last night and really disappointed. Service was good but food really let the place down. Picked a selection of dishes and every one was bland and needed seasoning. Won't be going back

Wonderful evening. Took the wife for her birthday. Best to book as was full up. Menu was good and suited to the size of the resturant. Service was excellent, just the right amount of 'looking after us' without asking how the food is during the 1st mouthfull! Nice selection of drinks, really good food. Would recomend

I loved it every single tapas was amazing and the churros

Absolutely loved it. A real gem of a find on the seafront

Have been here a couple of times over the years and the food is so good - especially the mussels! Great views of the sea and very good service. Looking forward to going back!

Fantastic food and great service.

Only had a quick drink and all was good. Lovely young fella served us and had a great sense of humour.

Amazing seafood tapas!! Soooo good!!

Last weekend when woke Monday visited here for a quick freshen up and a couple of first morning drinks A takeaway cup of tea and coffee £5.00 a little abit more expensive than we would typically pay but did freshen up in the facilties. Would come and back to order food in better circumstances Lovely calm environment on the sea front food looked beautiful presented to a high quality. Visible cooking kitchen from the promenade walkway.

warning: the food is not hygienic!! 3 of us got sick after having dinner

We had a table of four. Sadly, all of us got very sick after the dinner. High suspicion of unclean food and preparation. All dishes are small but expensive.

The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly. A nice cosy atmosphere with well priced food and drinks.

Top seafood place , diverse menu and lovely services and setting Make sure you book , gets proper busy and you can see why

Second time here, had the best Moules Mariniere and crisp frites,I have ever had. Friendly relaxed atmosphere in a casual beach kiosk, great cooking. Sea views and most important dog friendly.Recommended.

I absolutely cannot speak more highly of this restaurant - we visited following a trip to Southend Sealife centre which is a 10 min walk away from Billy Hundreds. We brought our just two year old daughter who was welcomed and accommodated by a very friendly waitress - the service was great and the food absolutely outstanding! Best authentic tapas I have had in England, some dishes with an Asian twist which were executed perfectly - one of the best meals I have had in a long while and in such a lovely cosy environment. If you’re planning a visit get that booking in!

Food was so so so delicious. The only criticism I have is that we only received one hand bowl where all the other tables got one each.

Excellent food , service and perfect setting on the beach

Great choice of food and very knowledgeable about allergies for my coeliac wife (gluten free.) Delicious tapas in a great setting right on the beach. Highly recommend

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! We held our wedding reception here, we wanted a small reception,with a very relaxed atmosphere and Billy Hundreds was perfect. Incredible Staff ✅️ Incredible Food ✅️ 360 on the beach views ✅️ Staff made our wedding vision come true and could not do enough for us - before, during and after the wedding reception. We are regulars at Billy Hundreds for breakfast and Tapas dinners! Thank you guys! X

Amazing food as always. Friendly service and beautiful view of sea. Always book when we are visiting down south.

Lovely little beach shack, clean and warm, offering a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian mouth-watering food at reasonable prices. Service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend it. On my list to visit again!

There are not many places in Southend where a view can be so enamouring, a vibe so resplendent, and yet the food will be the thing you’re still talking about when you leave. The food is excellent and beautifully served. There is not a dish I wouldn’t recommend, the speed of the service and the quality of the service is incomparable. It truly is a delightful experience from start to end. And who’d want it to end! I’m always looking forward to my next visit!

First time we’ve been to the restaurant and we weren’t disappointed. Food & drink was excellent. The staff & the service provided was very good & friendly. We will definitely be back & be recommending to friends & family!

First time we’ve been to the restaurant and we weren’t disappointed. Food & drink was excellent. The staff & the service provided was very good & friendly. We will definitely be back & be recommending to friends & family!

This was the second time here and it didn’t disappoint. Fish tapas, sangria and a great view out at sea, where can you go wrong. The bang bang Hake was a fave as well as the orange prawns.

Lovely food. A bit pricy for the portion sizes but very enjoyable.

In spite of the terrible weather, the meal was very good. Made to feel very welcome, and blankets were provided to help keep diners warm.

Really enjoyed the hole meal. Staff was friendly and helpfull. Food was so so so delicious. The only criticism I have is that we only received one hand bowl where all the other tables got one each. And the fish taco was only one as I thought it was sharing plates. Maby make it small and give 1 each for that price.

This was a perfect place to dine on a scorching Saturday in May. A cool atmosphere overlooking the beach, fresh and delicious food, and a friendly service. The tapas menu had a wide range of choices with bold flavours and generous portions. The patatas bravas were the most moreish. The desserts were exceptional, especially the churros. Strongly recommend a reservation as it was booked up a couple of weeks ahead.

Me and my girlfriend came here to have some tapas dinner before watching the fireworks later on, and it was delicious! Really recommend the chorizo in cider it was lovely! Overall really enjoyed and thankyou to the girls for squeezing us in as walk-ins! 😊

Really great food with an excellent range of Tapas sitting right on the beach. Really nice staff and reasonably priced.

Food was so tasty and good portion sizes! The staff kindly squeezed us in as walk ins, not been before but will definitely be returning!

Had a great lunch, tapas were fantastic, especially the ‘bang bang hake’, as a restaurant owner that also has tapas on our menu I was really impressed, lovely atmosphere and great service, will be back soon for sure, thank you for an enjoyable afternoon.

Very lovely experience, the servers were very nice, they made sure our table was clean, which was very nice, don't see that happening often! The food was delicious, i had cod and chips and some other small dishes. At this place i also tried crab and squid for the first time, it was lovely! I can't believe how nice the food was, really recommend! This is by far one of my favourite restaurants!

Delicious dinner at Billy 100s last week. We thoroughly enjoyed working our way through the menu, specifically all of the fish tapas; bang bang hake was ordered twice. Meatballs were devoured and you can never have too much patatas bravas. Service was fun and efficient and the team in the kitchen kept it all coming promptly. We Will Return!!

Absolutely stunning food 😋 Good service, friendly & on the seafront. We'll definitely be going back!

It's absolutely brilliant. The food, the service, the atmosphere. Just trying it for yourselves, and you'll see. It's worth the trip to Thorpe Bay. 👌🏽

Popped in for a pre dinner drink and to look at the menu ect as we had never been there before. Although it was really full with dinners the staff were very welcoming and happy for us to just have a quick drink, Place was lively, buzzing and food looked really good. We will have a proper meal next time when we visit southend.

The food really was outstanding. Sardines/potatoes/cajun chicken/salmon and bread with oils.

Food - exceptional, Atmosphere - brilliant Location - ideal Service - top notch Value - on point Staff - involving, helpful, engaging, personable. Great experience by Poppy and her team. Archie had a great time.

Really enjoyed my stay, quite fancy dishes, small but you can tell they put alot of thought into it Good experience, fancy but has a cosy home like feel to the place

Don't be put off by the slightly oddball name and down at heel exterior facing the Eastern Esplanade. This was a truly memorable experience of tapas with a difference, well priced and served in a very friendly way by James. It helped that we were basking in October sunshine too so we felt we were lunching by the Mediterranean but only 1 hr from our home in Kent !

Excellent in every way thank you

Having failed to get a gluten-free meal at another local restaurant, this was the complete opposite. Served my wife a fabulous dish of pan-fried sea bass on spinach with fried potatoes and grilled tomatoes - and all gluten free. Service couldn't have been better. Definitely recommended.

Surprisingly good! Was going to go Ocean Beach bur managed to get seated here. The Cod and Chips was very good. Large portion! My friend had the sea bass which looked terrific! Yes defo recommend here. Uninterrupted sea views - eat literally on the beach, or sheltered inside. Price wise my cod and chips was approx £16.

First time today, going back until I’ve exhausted the menu

What a great little restaurant, had a fantastic lunch, food and service was excellent. The tapas and fish what a great combination.

Really enjoyed our dinner at Billy Hundreds. It helped that the weather was great and we had a seat right on the beach. The food was great, service was too. Great choice on the menu and nice that it’s not just tapas but a few main courses too.

Went to the venue for a wedding reception. The location was great, right on the seafront. There was a nice wide selection of drink, the food was delicious and the staff very nice and accommodating

Great restaurant/cafe had the most wonderful Tappas 2nd time and food was fabulous both times very friendly staff and allowed our dog to come in

Food nice but very disappointed that table of 4 - one person ill had to cancel so called and eventually got through on the day advising now 3 people. They have charged me £10 cancellation. I would understand if 2 or more as they could have maybe moved but 3 on a 4 table would make no difference. Wont be returning!

Visited after reading reviews on tripadviser. We went to suss it out during the day before deciding to go for an evening meal. My husband was not too enthusiastic looking at the place but I reminded him that we have had some fantastic meals in far worse looking places on the beach in spain so he agreed to try it. Pleased we did. The service was great, good product knowledge by the staff and very pleasant. The small tapas size portions made it nice to taste a few different dishes and the whole baby squid was as good as I have had anywhere. All the food was very good apart from the breaded cauliflower which did just not work for me.

Love everything about this place. Bang bang hake was probably our favourite but all delicious. Save room for churros!

Visited SEOS today and decided to have a late lunch at Billy Hundreds Fish n Tapas and we’re so glad we did. This place really is a gem. Everything was just right. Food is great, staff is super friendly and atmosphere is delightful. Looking forward to going back very soon. Thank you!

Whenever I visit Southend, Billy Hundreds is my goto place. The food is first class and the staff are always friendly, would give more stars if I could

Beautiful on the beaches and refined food

Amazing food, very fresh the staff very friendly everything’s great 👍🏻

Amazing food and service, would go back for sure.

Two Sundays in a row we have visited Billy Hundreds and it is quickly becoming our favourite spot in Southend. The location is lovely, the staff are friendly and helpful (we had an issue with an online booking today but after calling to see if they could fit us in they still managed to provide us with a table) and the food is absolutely wonderful. Soft shell crab is delicious, monkfish tacos are great and the bang bang hake is quite possibly one of the best things I have ever eaten! We love it here and can't wait to visit for breakfast and return for more delicious tapas in the near future. Side note: white wine sangria is something special!

Absolutely banging restaurant, I thought I was in Spain! Very busy but still service was superb, excellent food, And great atmosphere 👌 😀

Reminded me of a chiringuito in Spain as juts out onto the beach! Lovely sunny hot day sat outside just in the shade. Had 4 tapas dishes all delicious and surprisingly filling. Staff attentive and friendly. We were the last late lunchers 3.40pm but they didn’t rush us even though they were reopening at 6 and fully booked. Lovely experience

What an amazing find, and experience!! The setting is fantastic, we got lucky as it had been a hot sunny day, the roof was was open, the windows overlooking the beach where open and really set the atmosphere. You could almost belive you weren't in Essex. The food was excellent, small tapas portions, perfectly cooked and presented, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended, you need to book in advance and pre order some of the dishes you require. Makes service quicker on the day.

Food amazing. Bang bang Hake is a must!! Delicious food, setting. Nice staff. One of our favourite places

This is a lovely spot to stop for lunch, situated right on Southend seafront. Menu has plenty of choices and allergens are marked up. I require a Gluten-free meal, and ordered the king prawns shown as GF. Bit disappointed to find out that the meal that should come with bread was made GF by leaving the bread off. Not quite what I thought, maybe they could keep some GF bread on hand, maybe in freezer. I also had the tortilla. My wife had aioli mushrooms alongside bread with oil and balsamic vinegar. All the meals were delicious. Our server, Poppy, was warm, friendly and dealt extremely well with a busy service. Well worth another visit. Prices not too bad. Our meals, along with 2 Florida oranges came to just under £29.

The food was delicious. Little bit chaotic and a few mix ups with the orders. Bit disappointed that I wasn't told about the specials. As I would have ordered all of them. But I was happy with the food 👍

Came for breakfast this morning, amazing food and service, it was so good we booked a table for this evening asking the waitress for a specific table , she said that wouldn't be a problem ,got there at 7 like planned to find people sitting at the table , was offered another table but that's what not where we wanted too sit , shame , won't be back

Sons Wedding reception brilliant, thank you

A lovely breakfast with beautiful views. I had been wanting to go here for ages, and it didn't disappoint. We sat outside in the sunshine, enjoying the morning peace. A good breakfast menu, cooked to perfection

Hired as a wedding reception venue. Very helpful and friendly service. Food very good nice variety

A lovely lunch for 12 of us. We had very good service and excellent food. We will be back very soon

Went for the first time tonight, staff were lovely, very welcoming. Food was on point and the atmosphere was very good, people enjoying themselves, all round great place, will definitely be returning.

Amazing little gem, they brought our food or where we were on the beach ⛱️! My 5yo son wanted an apple which wasn't actually for sale, but they just insisted that's ok! Food is tasty, my son loved it! Recommended

12 of us, including 4 young children, came for our first visit to Billy Hundreds. We had an excellent 5* lunch and all really enjoyed the extensive tapas menu. This place is right on the beach with great food and lovely views. We will be back very soon.

I come to Southend every year and a big part of this is so I can come to your little hidden gem of a shack. Your food is always great, fresh and delicious and your staff are always brillient, efficient and so friendly. Im tempted...

The food at "Billy Hundreds" was tasty, however, it's with a heavy heart that I must address the glaring issue we encountered with the customer service. Despite indicating that it was a birthday celebration, the staff seemed indifferent to our needs throughout the evening. Getting...