Black Rock Restaurant in Tendring

We haven't got a great many places to go in Clacton it feels. Black rock is always a winner, their steaks and the options of having it come out on the stone to cook to your preferred rarity is always appreciated. Staff are always helpful and happy to accommodate.

food is always amazing, staff are all lovely and welcoming. great experience.

Absolutely fantastic place to have something unique to eat

Great food and atmosphere. Staff welcoming and helpful. Definitely would recommend and will be back 👍

Lovely staff, food is fab here !!!!

Lovely food and staff are great!!

Lovely food and very attentive staff!

always a lovely meal here. staff are always so lovely and helpful🙂

2nd time I’ve been here! And going to keep coming back! The staff are helpful and positive! The food itself was like anything else! Best meal I have had out in a long time. Highly recommend. 🙌

The food was amazing, the safe was lovely and the music was well suited.

The atmosphere was very warm and relaxed and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive the food was absolutely amazing. I’d definitely recommend it to everyone!

Everything is just right here, the food, service and price. Very good quality meat dishes, friendly and helpful staff. Grilling your own meat on a preheated lava stone tasted very good. We will definitely come back here! Highly recommended!

Excellent. Don’t be fooled by the simple exterior. This is proper quality & the cheese steak sandwich was the best I’ve had outside of Philly. Kids eat for free with an adult. Fab.

Meat was absolutely atrocious as were the Chips which were full of grease and one could tell they were cooked from frozen. For a so called "steak house" if a restaurant can not get its chips right, the rest is doomed. They should take notes from a small local chippy in Great Clacton called "Skinners" who have Londoners drive all the way for their freshly well done fried chips. As for BlackRock, Food is well plated & garnished I will grant them that, stake was cooked to spefication " medium" but tasted bitter and one can tell the grill was not thouroughly cleaned, leaving the steak bitter & flavourless. I would kindly urge the business to stick to the basics as for the steaks they produce do match the prices they charge. Your getting charged 5 star michellin prices for a low quality cut of steak cooked poorly , cooked frozen chips well decorated on the plate. Local pubs do a better steak for a fraction of the price. Did not even order dessert as I was afraid to be brought a frozen store bought dessert well plated and charged exhorbitant for it. Its all a facade. Stopped at burger king on the way home. The stakehouse would likely impress locals who have never had a real steakhouse dinning experience. Will never return & would never recommend.

the food was far too soggy. good dish idea, just very soggy.

I am 53 years old and had alot of steak in my time, I've got to say black rock steak is the best I've ever tasted, especially on the stone, definitely recommend 100%, service is brilliant and very professional and friendly.

So disappointed, the overpriced nearly £30 steak was a frozen pre cooked, fake grill marks only on one side and was half grissle. The peppercorn sauce was white, tasteless and of water consistency, when requested a new one they took so long the disgusting food was already cold, the chips were hollow of potatoes and dripping with pure old grease. As a garnish I had a dried on smeared on splat of something resembling ketchup. The waiter he was understanding and polite.

My Son took me for early Mothers day meal. I had surf on turf which I cooked on a stone. It was a great steak and lovely king prawns. Beautiful chips and a nice fresh salad. Could not fault it,a lovely meal. Service was very good. We had a lovely young lady who was very sweet.

Good steak on a stone. Really surprised when the server did not know what Chianti was. Disappointed when the server did not bring the jug of tap water as promised. Did not appreciate the 's##t' from the server when they realised they had brought the wrong steak, even though it was said very quietly.

Absolutely fantastic meal for my husband’s birthday. Excellent service from Paige? I think her name was Paige. Also Excellent service from the girl who seated us. Grace?. And hat's off to the chef. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. We'll definitely be back next time we go to Clacton.

Another great meal at Black Rock. I had rib eye, the Mrs had a sirloin. Both on the stone. Both very nice. Melted in your mouth. Very busy on valentines evening but our waitress was very polite and attentive. With the food, maybe I'm greedy but I'd have loved a beef tomato and a couple of onion rings but that's just me. Big thank you to the couple who said about having a side plate and cooking some at a time on the stone as you eat, oh and sea salt, yep, game changer, many thanks. So, get a side plate, cut some meat off and eat while it's cooking, obviously, adding some sea salt ;-) (I had pepper too) Happy Mrs makes a happy me, thanks Black Rock 😀

Great food, great staff we had a lovely evening

Excellent meal at Black Rock again. We both had the massive 8oz fillet steak that you cook yourself on a sizzling hot lava rock., served with loads of chips, salad and dips. You can have it cooked for you. Having been there a few times before we didn't have a starter as we knew how big the main course would be. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

This is our go-to restaurant in Clacton and have travelled an hour before so that we could go here. Never had a bad meal and thankful of this as the restaurant holds a special place in our heart. Staff is really attentive, including to my children asking if her baby cup needed filling before leaving. Will definitely be going back more times this year.

Food was excellent as usual been there many times absolutely love the place

Our favourite restaurant. Food is amazing, great staff, Really lovely place. Very welcoming too, highly recommended.

Lovely evening for a work meal.

Good reasonable food .good portions .cooked very well quick polite service and quality. Made for a pleasant evening out with family

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The stake was delicious, and the service was weary nice. Definitely recommend 👌

Went here with the wife today for the first time , service was amazing same as the food was beautiful highly recomended

A great lunch with our coworkers offered by Travelling Languages the best English language school in Dublin 💚

Overall, it was an alright experience. It's not something to shout about, but by no means terrible. The staff were lovely and were very attentive. It wasn't super busy, so it wasn't too hard to keep on top of everything, but they did keep the evening flowing. I had a steak for my dinner, and it was a little overdone for what I wanted. But I ordered med/rare, so I should have ordered rare, and I would have got it as I wanted it. The only slight gripe is that the peppercorn sausage they used looked like it had been sat out for a while. I know that lots of these things are prepared, but it still didn't make me feel good initially. Go there and have a novel experience of cooking your own steak as that's fun. I've seen that before, but be prepared for your own cooking, haha. I couldn't get any phone signal with Vodafone

Came here for our 5th anniversary, having reserved a table from London. Our server, Ellie was amazing. She was very bubbly, cheerful and nothing was too much. My husband, who likes a variety of sauces had Ellie back and forth but she did it all with a smile. The food was delicious and perfectly cooked. There were no long delays. Well done to the kitchen!!! Well done Black Rock, another beautiful anniversary at a gorgeous restaurant

The food was great although I did take exception to this retaurant having a dress code (which none of their other customers seemed to pay attention to the night we went). After a long weeks work dressed smartly daily I'd like to relax at the weekends. It's Clacton-on-sea, not the London ritz - just a thought as I'm sure you're limiting your profits having that dress code in place.

The stake was small ,I asked for medium rare and I got medium to well done ,the potatoes were bad and the onion wring where to greasy. So I'm not going in again Honest truth

What a fantastic place, food first class, front of house excellent. They can't do enough for you. Definitely be going back. Thank you so much.

An enjoyable meal for our group of 10! Served by Holly who was absolutely lovely, professional and friendly. Food, drink, service 10/10

WOW Recommended by my work colleagues. It is one of the best steak presentations ever. The stone was still glowing even when we were leaving. My sea bass was to die for, but next time, I'm going steak. Empty plates all round. We will be back.

We had a lovely meal at the Black Rock on Friday, the food was excellent quality we all really enjoyed it, lovely cocktails the staff are so friendly, I would recommend to anyone to try this restaurant

We, a party of six all had exceptional meals, my stepson said the best burger he has ever had! Steaks were lovely. Good portions and the chips were crispy and fluffy. Perfect, We all really enjoyed our food and the staff were Great 👍

What a tasty food we been served by the most friendly professional and caring team at Black Rock Restaurant! Myself and my son we thank you for your hospitality, for your respect and devotional service but most of all for your generous hearts ! I really recommend with all my being that experienced the great time in there ! Thank you and God bless all 🙏👼♥️

Terrible value for money. The £18 burger was nothing more than a small, tasteless, frozen meal you could buy from Bookers. My daughter spent almost £60 on what was meant to be a special birthday meal, but the quality was far from nearly £30 per person. To make matters worse, the food took an hour to arrive, despite the restaurant in a BASEMENT being nearly empty. A disappointing experience overall.

Beautiful steak, good friendly service and a nice atmosphere Would definitely recommend.

Great steak, friendly staff and a free child's meal before 7. Very good quality 👌

Took my son there for his 21st birthday. The service was great they didn't put our order through to the kitchen by accident so they took it again and gave us some drinks on the house and they couldn't stop apologising. The food was really great. My husband said it was the best steak he has had in years. My son had the steak on the stone which you cook yourself and he said it was amazing. I had the chicken burger which was really crispy and moist. The chip were like eating mashed potatoes with a crispy coating. Will definitely be going back and I would recommend it.

So, this restaurant had been mentioned to me for being an up n coming restaurant that’s different to the others locally! And I have to agree.. We decided to come here as a birthday try out, prebooked our table and when we arrived, there’s a Happy Birthday sign on our table, sweet addition and unexpected! So it was a nice touch, we both went for the ‘The Black Rock’ experience and had steak on the rock and have to say we both really enjoyed it! I had the garlic mushrooms to start with which could have done with more garlic but was tasty nevertheless, the service was very good and they were really trying you could tell.. so it’s a thumbs up from us! The cooking your own steak on rock was quite cool and reminded me of a steak fondue in Switzerland.. well worth a try! As an apology for the Prosecco not being cold, they gave me an extra mini bottle for free which was definitely a thumbs up and all forgiven! We’ll be back for sure!

The first time here, the staff member was very friendly . Food on point , I can only recommend.

Exceptional. What a find ! Will definitely return. Thank you Black Rock for a smashing meal.

The food was plentiful and very tasty. There was a noisy party in at the same time so we couldn't talk quietly, if we were in a large party, I think it would have been good. Overall, good food and good for largish parties.

Black rock is easily the best restaurant in the area, I've been many times now and the steaks are absolutely perfect, literally like a knife through butter! The staff are always welcoming and cannot do enough for yourself, this establishment needs more recognition.

We ordered sirloin steaks on the stone with sides. It was probably the best steak I've had. Fun experience of the hot stone where you can cook it to your liking. Service was excellent, offered great recommendations, we were well looked after.

I recently visited this fantastic restaurant, best restaurant I’ve been to, threw miller and carter out of the water completely. Who dosent want to spend half the money for better food and a quality service ? Great value for money the wife loved it gotta keep her happy you know what I mean 😂great portion sizing for my big belly had to be taken out on a stretcher I was that full but over all great restraunt, great food, great staff and a great service!

Favourite restaurant!food and service is always amazing,would definitely recommend!

Came here for my friend’s birthday, had an amazing time! Food was 10/10. Recommend the potato skins and the sirloin on the stone! Cocktails were really good, service was very attentive :)

Nice ambiance. Food well presented and fresh although steaks should be seared more although very tender looked stewed more than charegrilled.

One of the only places left to get steak on a rock. Staff really friendly and attentive. Service was promt.

Excellent restaurant Great service, friendly staff and quality food

The steak was lovely. I had mine on the hot plate & cooked it just how I liked it. The theatre of it all was excellent. The desert was really nice. (Crème Brûlée) They need to pay more attention to anaphylaxis though.

Overall was amazing, staff were amazing, Grace our server was very attentive. Food was 10/10, we had chicken and Chorizo pasta, gorgeous and the salmon was delicious. Highly recommend 5*

We eat out very little. The service, ambiance and cleanliness were great. I didn't use the toilets BTW. Friendly helpful staff and the food was great. Second time and again fab. Beautifully presented too. We should've taken pictures. Well done chef 👩‍🍳👏 My rib eye steak, medium/rare was beautiful. No gristle at all. The presentation was amazing 👏 Thank you for a great meal and great service, made my birthday.

An amazing little restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and welcoming staff who were all amazing. The food and quality was outstanding. Could not recommend highly enough.

This is an excellent steak house, serving good steak with good service and representing good value for money.

Absolutely awesome food and very friendly staff i Highley recommend if you like your steaks

Food hot, staff great, value for money

Never been before, great service and great food

Lovely restaurant Great food and service and price will definitely be back

So please we booked this, probably the best steak I have ever eaten, getting to cook it on the hot stone meant you could always have a hot piece and when you want it, and cooked how you specifically like it, it was quite pricey but worth it, the atmosphere is lively and romantic at the same time, it does get hot down there and this might be our new favourite place to go for steak on special occasions. No complaints with staff just didn't have anything pop out as being extra special. so that's why I don't mark it a 10. Highly recommend and just be careful not to burn your tongue on the garlic butter!!

Lovely friendly staff that made you feel welcome. Nothing was too much all perfect the portions absolutely amazing and as a family of eight when we attended for my sons 18 th he enjoyed it massively youngest son started pinching at other people's meals since he wanted more absolute delite. Finially when the cake came out the atmosphere of the workers and other visitors around us wishing him a very happy birthday best steakhouse I have ever been to.

Can get quite smoky when the steaks are cooking - perfect if you like a BBQ!

Went here few days ago. Had a brilliant experience at this restaurant. From start to the end, the serving and food were fantastic! If you are about to this area, try it! Worth!

So we had called to specify a garlic allergy and discuss how this can be avoided and yet still wasn't followed. Furthermore the chips were soggy and the mac n cheese was very basic. Such a shame as in restaurant is amazing!

Although they use a lot of bookers items, the food tasted great. A little over priced for clacton and food quality but it was for a birthday party. Service was slow and poor. Asked 5 times for a glass for the jug of water that was on the table. No check back either.

The service was really good, the staff were friendly and very attentive. The food was fantastic, really tasty and very well presented.

Totally unexpected find, great place, lovely staff and amazing food. Cooking on the hot rock was quite an experience. A must try. Best to book.

Lovely food and the service was fantastic.

Def go again excellent food and service

I love the service & the quality of the food 😋 never disappointed & highly recommend

Can not recommend enough! By far the best restaurant we have found in Clacton, amazing food, cool setting, lovely servers. Can’t wait to go back!

Lovely steakhouse, doesn't look much from the outside, but so glad we went in, great service & food. Best steak ever

We enjoyed a work and business meal here, absolutely fantastic all around, best restaurant in Clacton-on-Sea, hands down, we will be back very soon.

Come for a staff do, staff very friendly and attentive and excellent food, thank you, will be back.

Great food for our party of 10 ! Friendly helpful service . Thank you for making our family get together fun .

Best food you could eat brilliant

Love this place, hidden gem! Best spot on town

Best Steak House in all of Clacton - Said Mr. Bald. Well, if he said that a can't give less than 5 stars.

Love every moment and every bite, great food!!!!

Giving 5 stars for the lovely chap from bald and bankrupts videos

Service was excellent food was outstanding definitely recommend this restaurant been lots of times always had a brilliant time

Fab meal again chips best in Clacton crispy, fluffy and hot.

Great meal, service was spot on. Steak on the stone is a good experience.

Another lovely meal best chips in Clacton. Arrives lovely and hot chips crispy and fluffy inside. Definitely worth giving them a try

Best stake I've had for a long time

Cold terrible food was freezing chips soggy never again

We just popped in for dinner and found a lovely little gem, nice artwork and nick nacks creating a great atmosphere. We both had steaks on the stone- Ribeye and surf and turf both delicious- nice serving trays with awesome blue cheese sauce! Highly recommend!

15 of us went for dinner yesterday evening. Food was lovely and the staff were amazing. Well done all

Not disappointed wow the food is out of this world went for my wife's birthday. Our starters of garlic mushrooms and sticky steak bites were lush, we both had steak on the stone, steak was melt in the mouth I especially liked the blue cheese sauce 😋. Our waitress Holly was great attentive without being overbearing (makes a change nowadays) we will definitely come back next time we are in the area.

First time we’ve eaten at this restaurant and I can state with full confidence one of the nicest meals we’ve had. Holly our server was highly efficient and attentive. We both had fillet on the stone which comes with an array of sauces, which could be changed with no issue, price was reasonable for what you get and we left feeling full and satisfied. We will be back!!

Warm and friendly atmosphere, smelt lovely. Staff were brilliant, very attentive, all dressed up in Halloween outfits. food was delicious and lots of it. Will definitely go back. Wonderful night.

Beautiful place,fantastic food, excellent service , Faith, Chloe and Grace were fantastic, really attentive, first class service Would definitely recommend 👌

Fantastic anniversary Dinner steak on the stone was superb, our waitress Ellie was fantastic 5 stars for her, would definitely go back.