Kings Suite Restaurant in Tendring

I've eaten here a few times and it has been good. When I visited today, a customer was telling the front of house how bad the food was, and I ignored that, due to my previous experiences, however, I should have taken note because the hotel has decided to employ an incompetent chef. If this hotel wants me to spend money there, they need to employ competent staff. They haven't. I won't eat there again. Ever, and you shouldn't either. You've worked for your money, and spending it should be in a place that respects your hard earned. Boycott this sham of a restaurant.

Where do I start. Please do not go here as per the last review. I will summarise. White wine spritzer served without soda, ice in one starter with the replacement prawn cocktail served on a hot plate. The mains were mediocre warmed up plates of something that mildly resembled the meal that was ordered. The brandy that they forgot to send us eventually arrived in a half pint tumbler! Then finally the bill had an additional meal on it. I have eaten out for many years in many places and boy was this the lowest of the low. We nearly walked out when the frozen starter arrived and wished we did. There were two other people complaining as well so clearly it is not a one off.

Our 25th wedding anniversary from daughter Afternoon tea Day light robbery she paid good money You Only get one 25th wish we’d gone elsewhere Never again A few sandwiches for two people eaten in 4 mins A few cakes which couldn’t eat as diabetic why don’t they check first Not to mention tea/coffee like dishwater They should ask if we’d like strong or weak We heard others complain too The dinners lunches are not much better Don’t say I didn’t tell you

Friendly staff in attractive surroundings both inside and outside the restaurant. Fairly priced lunches and afternoon teas.

We visited today for the first time and had the Royal afternoon tea for four. The restaurant and bar is absolutely delightful. Bright and airy with gorgeous decor and soft furnishings, some tables have sea views. Very comfortable space with a lovely atmosphere and attentive staff. We met the Manager, so welcoming, and even look some photos for us! We will definitely be back for lunch or evening meal. Looks like the hotel would be very nice to stay in too.

We have visited this restaurant several times now and have always been very happy. Beautifully cooked and presented food, good service at fair prices. Even better, it caters well for allergies, my wife is gluten intolerant and there are items on the main menu available, in addition the chef is happy to adapt other items to be gluten free. They offer "specials" including a curry and beer for less than a tenner. The curry is great and the beer good, again, adaptable to be gluten free. Heartily recommended.