Off Broadway & CBD cafe in Southend-on-Sea

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and genuine people. I came here for dinner with my partner and ended up chatting with the owner and chef who has such a passion for every dish on the menu. Such a nice genuine guy. All other customers were so friendly and overall this is just a fantastic hidden gem. Definitely give it a visit!

An absolutely amazing find! Nestled between The London Road and Leigh Broadway fabulous Portuguese food transports that you to the Algarve. As an added bonus it’s BYO!

Amazing place. Great food at a reasonable price plus BYOB. They owners are very welcoming. Also great when you need a quick roast chicken for pick up for the family.

It's good for the amount of food but a little boring in flavor.

Had my birthday meal, amazing as always. Great food start to finish. And they brought me out cake and sang happy birthday to me. I had the piri chicken and dirty fries. One of my favourite places to visit

Had a great time on Saturday night. The food was lovely and the service was excellent. Thanks Lyon

Recently came here for an early dinner. It was quiet at this time but didn't stop the food being amazing. We enjoyed some specials that day including crackerjack prawns, jerk chicken, tandoori kebab and prawn pattie. Highly recommend all of these.The portions were great and mains came with chips, rice and salad. The portions were a good size. We will definitely be back and maybe come a little later when it is busier.

Absolutely a hidden gem in Leigh on sea. We loved everything we ordered. Started with mouth watering Portuguese Clam and Fritti Misto. The Grilled 🦑 Squids were just right and so juicy and went well with the home- made spicy dip. Staff and owners were so friendly.

Had a really fantastic time. Dropped in without a booking and was made to feel very welcome. The quality of the food is outstanding and all freshly cooked and prepared. The specials board was packed with amazing dishes. It's all really well priced. Thank you for a lovely time!

Great place great food nice staff

Small but comfy surroundings food is very good

Exceptional food, exceptional cooking, no hesitation in recommending!

Such a lovely little place to eat. Real homely/family feel. Informal, comfy and cosy. Food is brilliant! Yum!!!

I haven't enjoyed such food, in a long time, from the white bait to chicken skewer to waffle dessert. A must for local dining. #bni

This is such a hidden gem in Leigh. Whether we eat in, Take away or order delivery, the food never disappoints. The taste & freshness is hard to beat.

Our first but definitely not our last visit to Off Broadway. A fabulous meal for our wedding anniversary. Superb jerk chicken for me and beautiful salmon for my wife. A great atmosphere, really buzzing, and excellent service. All the credit goes to chef Gavin and his wife Anna. If you haven't already give them a try, you'll want to come back for more. Thank you for a great evening.

Absolutely fantastic meal! The grilled squid was perfect! Look forward to going back with more friends. The bonus being you can take your own drinks. 😊 I’d also say the atmosphere was really good. It’s a real family run restaurant and the whole meal was just fab. Happily recommend 😊😊

Food was excellent and the staff were very friendly. Nice atmosphere.

In the absence of O'Picados since the fire, I've been seeking a local venue for Portuguese food where Fish and Meat were the focus. Enter 'Off Broadway'. Off the beaten track, word of mouth is certainly needed to know about the venue. The parking isn't great in the area, but it's a short walk from the main shopping/eating area. Off Broadway is a BYOB location, and they don't charge corkage which is great. I originally communicated with them and asked if they were Dog Friendly, and they are! Which is brilliant! In the end we didn't end up taking the pups but this is really great to know. Food was lovely- we shared a cheese and olive platter, then shared a meat selection and a giant snow crab for our mains. We were stuffed so did not have room for dessert, but they have a lovely dessert cabinet just like O'Picados did too. We would return in the future. Thanks for a lovely evening!

Had a wonderful evening at this gem of a restaurant. Delicious food, great vibe and byo drinks and a piri piri sauce that is so tasty and interesting it's a must try.

Everything was fresh and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant offer a great range of seafood for those seafood lovers! Overall the food was 10/10. The service was amazing, everyone was so lovely and welcoming. They occasionally show football and films in the back with sheesha. It’s also dog friendly too!

Had lobster Sunday night epic ,staff went above and beyond what a lovely welcoming place

What a lovely little gem this is - we went with family to celebrate my sons birthday (he had been before and said it was the best steak he had ever had!) and the food was glorious, great service and nothing was too much trouble - great family team with a chef who is clearly is inspired by the food of Portugal and puts his own twist on it - quirky decor and not at all plush but who needs plush with food as good this! Thank you - we will def be back ❤️

Love this place, really nice atmosphere and the food is spot on. Had the most incredible picanha steak on my last visit. Will be back without a doubt!

Really lovely place.. We were here for a weekend break.. And they were great hosts and had amazing food.. Would defo recommend!

Lovely meal, staff fab and prices reasonable. Been before and would definitely come again 😊

First time there, small cafe run by a husband and wife team. Portuguese -brazillian type food. Chilled atmosphere. Starter of clams and calamari was fresh and tasty. The tuna steak wife had was simply cooked, fresh and tasty. My steak was succulent and tasty. The rotisserie chicken was also very tasty. Food was very good, simply done to perfection, which is missing these days. BOYB. Will definitely go there again. Support your neighbour cafe!

Food was delicious but it would be better to order in advance as they cook from fresh and although worth it, wait was an hour before it was served. You can sit outside or inside. Love the decor! Staff were Great 👍. Will definitely go there again 😃.

Most amazing little restaurant, great atmosphere. Lovely staff, nothing was to much. Had a mixed meat platter with food to die for and some of the best home made chips

Fantastic service and the food.. well that is just out of this world! Thank you and see you soon!

Absolutely wonderful little restaurant, amazing food with super friendly staff. Can't wait to go again 😋

What a fantastic place to relax & enjoy freshly cooked food in a quirky beach inspired restaurant, I would highly recommend a visit.

Intimate place with amazing food.

Totally recommend, I can't eat here enough x

Absolutely love it here, the food, the atmosphere and the staff/owners. The Paella was gorgeous as was everything, my new go to restaurant in Leigh.

Just had my wife's 50th birthday party here and it couldn't have been better. The people are so welcoming, nothing was too much trouble, they went above and beyond! The food is amazing, I could have ordered everything off the menu. Lovely atmosphere, it's like walking into a little bit of Portugul. Will definitely return.

Amazing food. Freshly cooked paella, Piri Piri chicken and lots of seafood choices along with Iberian pork etc. staff all so lovely and can’t wait to go back

Absolutely wonderful restaurant. After trying a few in Leigh this has come out on top. Everything is prepared fresh and extremely tasty. Thank you.

A hidden gem. Delicious, fresh food and friendly service. Superb value for money and even better that you can take your own drinks! We have been telling all our friends about it and look forward to our next visit.

Food was authentic, delicious & so fresh. Service was lovely, will definitely be back! Such a hidden gem x

Amazing food! Definitely recommended!

Clean with great service and coffee.

Beautiful roast dinner!... big portions!... lovely seating area outside/inside! Friendly service x

Hidden gem. Lovely little friendly family run restaurant. Great food cooked to perfection

Delicious food and fabulous service.

Fresh and tasty food, lovely service. Top marks!

We went to Off Broadway after being invited by our friends for a couples night out. This little hidden away gem transports you out of the side streets of Leigh, and into a little part of Portugal. We were sat in the outside area, but it felt very much warm and watertight and like being inside. The menu had some great choices, but in the end I chose one of the specials (mutton curry) as my friend chose it too, and I got Fomo, despite fancying the ribs! It was exceptional, everyone at the table enjoyed their food. Can’t remember the name of the dessert, but it was this light fluffy whipped egg thing in a sweet sticky sauce, again, brilliant. Another perk of this restaurant was that it was a BYO with no corkage, so you didn’t mind spending a bit more on what was quality food. At the end if the meal, the owner/chef came and had a chat with us, lovely warm and inviting guy - we will for sure be back - mainly because I still need to try the ribs!

Paella ✅ salt cod croquettes ✅ Everything about this place ✅ You should try it.

Well - Off Broadway is certainly different. Tiny inside but fabulous portugese/med food. Lovely people too. Unfortunately they hadn't received their delivery of chicken and I'd been fancying the rotisserie chkn all day. But. OMG! Best dry pork ribs I've ever had. A real little gem of a find 😊xx

Friendly, attentive staff, GREAT food, and a great atmosphere!

What a find! Stopped here to get a coffee and saw the food menu so returned the next day and had a Sunday roast. Food was amazing. Will return very soon to try a seafood dish. Menu is different from anywhere else nearby. Excited that this restaurant is here in Leigh-on-Sea.

We ate in the restaurant and all three of us had the gorgeous rotisserie chicken. Perfectly tasty, perfectly moist - and exceedingly good value too! All starters, sides and deserts were great too. And BYOB meant that it didn't cost the Earth. We will return again (and again and again)

Some of the best cooking to be had in Leigh. Excellent rotisserie meat and well cooked. Plus BYOB..

Excellent food, cozy atmosphere, lovely service. A little gem. I totally recommend the iberian pork. So yummy! @rollingwriter

What a wonderful experience. Food was delicious, staff so welcoming. Atmosphere was so relaxed, it was like being on holiday. Definitely will be returning. Remember to take your own alcohol.

Excellent service, delicious food and an overall wonderful experience. Thank you so much

Had a great night, thank you. Very relaxed and welcoming. Food was very good and the chef is clearly passionate about what he is doing here. We will definitely be back!

Lovely little haunt. Tucked away, great chilled vibe. Love a restaurant where the food is king. Freshest seafood. Top notch.

Had a wonderful meal here again . Chef had Scottish scallops fresh in and I know and love scallops-cooked to perfection. Staff always friendly and atmosphere great . I will be back

Had a girls night Saturday, fantastic ambience, friendly and really great food., desert was excellent Highly recommend

Sat undercover outside, was a bit wet in places, chairs damp, food very good. Service okay but could have been better, no servites on tables. Not offered desert. Expensive considering surroundings

Brilliant food, brilliant atmosphere a really friendly welcome.

This really is a hidden gem. Gavin’s passion for providing the highest quality food shines through. From the wide selection of meats through to the mouthwatering seafood and specials, you really can’t go wrong and if you have room at the end, the desserts are amazing! The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is spot on. Can’t wait to go back.

Food is incredible, Gav is a lovely guy and fully enjoys cooking for people. Would highly recommend Off Broadway.

Just 10/10 for everything. So welcoming also. What an amazing find!

Delightfully fine food, fish, sticky meats and tender moist chicken all under one roof or an illuminated boat sale if you dine outside. If you're a full on carnivore you won't go home disappointed however vegetarian dishes are available and I'm sure they're delicious too 🤔😆

Superb Sunday roast , with all the trimmings , the home made Ratatouille was amazing . Simply the best you will get in all of Leigh on sea .

Ordered our first take away from here, was seriously impressed. We ordered the meat platter, clams, anchovies, everything was delicious! We even got a surprise desert, not sure what it was but it was delightful. Highly, highly recommend!!

Wrong drink delivered, tiny salad and chicken juices dripping out of packaging, poor all round really. Shame as like most people you want to support local business but afraid I wouldn’t go back.

This place has knocked it out the park! The food is outstanding great service in a very welcoming atmosphere.

Our second visit to this fabulous little gem and was just as good as the first. We had the Meat Platter to share, plenty for the two of us and all cooked to perfection. Gavin is very passionate about the cooking and quality of meats...

A little gem of a place right on my door step. I’ve eaten here before but today we had a takeaway. The half chicken (s) was cooked to perfection and so tasty. The sides of salad, bean salad and home made coleslaw were delicious; I...

We had a fantastic experience food was amazing 😉 we celebrated my dads birthday Will be returning Thanks 🙏 to all the staff SIMONE

Took the family here for something a little different to the more centrally located Leigh restaurants. Didn't know what to expect, but was really impressed with the quality of food that was freshly prepared for us., and the delightful environment in which we coud choose...

The Piri Piri rotisserie chicken is a million times better than the famous Nandos.

A number of friends had recommended trying Off Broadway and I'm so pleased we did. It's so refreshing to eat somewhere that has prepared all the food from fresh themselves. We had 4 grilled shell on Prawns to start, totally delicious and the garlic butter...

Visited for the second time and I can honestly say you will not get better food anywhere in Leigh on Sea. The menu is short but the lasting memory of the perfectly cooked dishes certainly won’t be . Gavin the proprietor is running a new...

This was a birthday treat for me and friends. With what is A very limited menu, it always impresses me and I that they are going to do what they know best! Everything was perfectly cooked. A typical Portuguese style restaurant where you can have...

We ordered a whole Rotisserie garlic & herb chicken for myself & my husband to share with spicy veg & chopped salad & our kids shared a rack of ribs With chips & it was really good, decent portions & really tasty, look forward to...

First time we ordered from OB and we will be back we ordered 2 starters which were so big I'm saving some for lunch tomorrow! Cheese was delicious, pate divine portion size high! For main we ordered Pichanha steak with chilli oil and half rotisserie...

What a great place, what’s not to like from steak to chicken and fresh fish. The chips are to die for.. lovely atmosphere and the occasional live music from local artists.

We got a whole roast chicken as take out as we didn't feel like making dinner tonight and it turned out to be a great decision. Delicious chicken and sauce. Nandos eat your heart out! We will definitely be going back to try the rest...

Just a short walk from the broadway, but well worth it. We had an amazing meal, the food and service was excellent and the hosts, Gavin and Anna, couldn’t be more helpful. Reasonably priced and good quality food. Will definitely be returning.

Pork ragú was very tasty for a family meal with my visiting son. Third meal at this restaurant, never disappointed.

Having recently seen this place open up on my road I popped in to check it out. I had a lovely lunch and will be visiting again soon! Well worth a diversion off the beaten track for a visit.

Popped into this little gem of a cafe just off the broadway. What a find! Had the most amazing piri piri chicken, slaw, chips and salad. Nice relaxed vibe, our 4 year old loved it. Something for everyone. Definitely recommend. We’ll most certainly be back.

Great place Great food, lovely staff. Cater for vegetarians nice atmosphere definitely worth trying

This place takes humble food and elevates it to new heights! I highly recommend this place!!

Amazing food, quality owner and chef!