Osborne Brothers in Southend-on-Sea

Just love visiting No8 Cockleshed, Old Town, Leigh-on-Sea to purchase fresh Manx Kippers for our Sunday breakfast at home. Fantactic quality fish at it's best so much to eat with a slice of wholemeal bread and butter. Visit this local business twice a month mainly for their Kippers and excellent service. At the same time enjoying a dish of Cockles or Brown Shrips. Can't wait until my next visit.

We had toasted crab sandwich.fish platter.chips and poached salmon salad and prawns. coffees and tea.all realy nice .salad was fresh but so much lettuce.would have been nice to have more tomato .cucumber.and other bits. Service was very good.we didnt have to wait for a table which was good.had heaters all on .we all enjoyed it.

We came here for their breakfast menu after coming here and having meals off their main menu. Both our breakfast was nice freshly cooked and delicious staff friendly and very helpful too plus nice to have breakfast over looking the sea . Next time we are in Leigh on sea we would come here again . Best fish restaurant we have found

Enjoyed visiting Osborne's with my family over the weekend. Opted for the cooked mussels which was delicious, my only complaint concerning the food is I wish it came with bread instead of chips to soak up the sauce. Customer service was amazing we was served by a young girl with dark hair and a fringe (I didn’t see a name tag) who greeted us with a smile and guided us through the menu giving recommendations and was all around very attentive to our needs. Only downside is the restaurant itself is outside so during winter it can be cold even with a heater. But overall a very warm and welcoming experience at Osborne's!!

Was in Leigh with a friend for a day out and walked along the water but came back here out of all the choices (the seafood visible in the kitchen looked so fresh & it is a charming location). They aren't licensed but the very friendly lady running front of house said we could bring beers from the pub just opposite. So glad we chose this place. My friend fancied hot food on a cold day and although I usually prefer cold seafood we shared hot seafood platter and chips. They were out of mackerel but replaced with the plumpest tastiest whitebait I've ever had. They bought us loads of dipping sauces. Everything was delicious and fresh and well prepared. Even the salad made with fresh peashoots and the sliced chillis for the gorgeous salt n pepper squid were amazing. And I didn't fancy chips but these were just the best chips! With the wonderful view and the sea air on a January day this was an unbeatable experience with lovely friendly unpretentious service. I don't understand the negative reviews - for excellent seafood prepared by someone who clearly knows what they're doing this was an absolute steal and I only wish there was a place like this where I live (Wivenhoe).

Phoned up to reserve a luxury seafood platter for collection on Christmas Eve. Service was faultless from my social media query, through to my phone call and collection. The seafood was simply incredible quality, great value and stunningly presented. If you want to treat a foodie who loves seafood, this would be a top drawer gift! Thank you for your excellent service and produce.

I often bring my parents here for a lunchtime treat. My Mum had the mackerel salad, my Dad had the Crab salad, and I had the seafood mix sandwich on Granary. We also shared some chips. We have been here on a number of occasions and it just gets better! Staff are all friendly, good size portions and reasonable prices.. We also visit Osbornes fresh fish stall. My Dad is like a kid in sweet shop, he loves choosing his fresh fish , crab & lobster. We will be back again soon..

Seafood was fresh and delicious. Setting on a sunny Sunday was idyllic. Waitress served us swiftly and with a smile. However, the lack of toilet facilities for a restaurant was a red flag for us. There is one unisex toilet, no baby changing facilities, with a broken lock on the door that serves the restaurant, it’s staff and most of the pub gowers adjacent to the restaurant. I didn’t even go in, the stench was overwhelming. As we live an hour’s drive away, we will not be visiting again.

After visiting your shellfish stall on saturday the 14th october 2023 to purchase a pint of cockles a pint of whelks and half a pint of shelled brown shrimps which are now being sold in plastic containers the young lady that served me said the price was £20 I questioned what the price was as only not many weeks ago after ordering exactly the same items the price was I believe £15 the young lady said there had resently been a price increase, Having asked to have the shellfish placed in a plastic bag to take away after opening the bag when I got home I was not very pleased that not only had there been a 25% increase on the shellfish but the pint of containers + the half pint was far from full so therefore did not contain a pint, After visiting your shellfish stall again on Monday 16th to complain not only had I been overcharged for the half pint of shelled brown shrimps which I was charged £5 but showed the young man a photo of the pot of brown shrimps unopened which was far from full which he agreed and offered me a half pint of shelled brown shrimps as compensation which I agreed which this time the plastic container was full which I would have expected to have the first time. I think your staff should be made aware to fill the containers up to the top as I would expect to receive a full pint or half pint having paided the displayed price. Very dissapointed after purchasing my shellfish from Osbornes for over 50 years.

Spent many a lovely afternoon here previously and really enjoyed it. Came yesterday and was really disappointed. When we’ve been previously in really busy times we’ve sat in the sun with platefuls ( proper plates and cutlery )of food and a drinks from the adjacent pub. This time however totally different. Small portions, thrown onto a paper plate. Oysters were taken out of the fridge already opened, they were dry. Red shallots for oysters were brown and soft. Tables were not being cleaned. Place looked dirty. I’m sorry to write this but was really disappointed.

Absolute rip off , 1 pot of what is called large jellied eels , 1 small pot of peeled prawns ……with 2 thimbles of seafood sauce (you used to get the bottle , to put on yourself) 2 cups of tea in cardboard cups ( used to be cup & saucer ) £21.30 …….,,ABSOLUTE DISGRACE!!!!!!!

It’s absolutely horrific! I went on a summers day yet only 3 umbrellas. I ordered a latte and I was served a sachet. Also, water was not served in glass wear but out of a plastic bottle from lidl

Been here a few times now.drove all the way from dunstable,straight to osbournes.they really are the best for seafood.even tried the jellied eels(yuk)but even the eels are good(first time ive tried them).had the fish sandwich,which is a brilliant budget choice.had some crevettes as well,these are the best ive ever had ,anywhere in the world. Make the effort to find osbornes,great location ,the best seafood ,and something for all budgets.thankyou to leona ,who served us.5 stars all round .

all very average , the cockles were small with little taste as were the prawns . a disappointment when comparing the quality of seafood that we have enjoyed for many years.

Great selections of cockles, prawns, cray fish tails, and so much more grab a pint at The Crooked Billet to carry over. Friendly staff can help you make the right choice. I went there 3 times, and I'm looking forward to coming back.

As a local I have always enjoyed going down to Old Leigh with my daughter for some seafood. Today the prices are so high it’s cheaper to have lunch at one of the local pubs. Such a shame!

We have been eating shellfish at Osborne & Bros for over 1/2 a century; as did our parents before us. Indeed they were good friends with Cyril and his wife; we would often chat with Stephen… when he a a few moments that is. We suppose progress is inevitable but please don’t forget your roots! Do what your parents and their parents did before them. Serve excellent shellfish, well presented, with a smile and without too much of a wait. Your staff need some training. They seem to have forgotten that they are there to serve the paying customer and provide a great experience, which unfortunately they have not done on recent visits. The queue was far too long. Not enough staff, Surly staff serving from the kiosk with the wrong attitude. They were obviously under too much pressure, having to man the kiosk and serve the new restaurant on the side. Together with plastic bowls and paper plates, not providing serviettes, or a knife and fork to eat the roll mops, just took the edge off the visit. And when I return to get a knife and fork to eat around Mob, a good amount of huffing and puffing from the staff member. Hhmm. Cyril would be turning in his grave.

We will never go back to this place. In a fish restaurant you get boiled or uncooked seafood in a supermarket tray. The taste is blunt, I am sure hospital food taste better! The chef doesn't understand allergies and his grilled sardines are really bad. The waitress doesn't know how to smile and very unexperienced. The chips they served are frozen from a supermarket. Therefore, the service was bad, the food was bad and we feel throwing our £65.00 down the gutter !!!

YOU need to stick to what you know. Seafood always been excellent! BUT this new side to your business isnt great. Odd choices & matched. Trying too darn hard. Portion size inconsistent?! NO china cups? Tea stays hotter in china mugs then paper?cardbard cups? Pricing & qualities not matching up. Fixed menu options on breads. I.E At £8.95 sardines on 1 bit of sourdough N tomatoe slices. Against Salmon & loads of scrambled eggs on 2 pcs toast £8.95????? Next Soft bun with egg, bacon & hash brown? All n this bun? Very oddly presented on a small plate? YES we are locals & wont be going back! Sad as last year we had super chowder there but its changed chef since then.

You get what you expect, lots of places to go on Leigh high street, but here, whitebait is very good, as are cockles and the prawn cocktail. Service was spot on, left us to chat fter food as we met with relatives for a catch up.

I thought as I was on my own this weekend I would walk down to Osborne’s fish shop in Leigh Broadway, I’m a Hugh fan of Osborne’s whether it at the cockle sheds or the shop but on this occasion I feel very let down, I bought the fish pie it was tasteless, bland and made me feel awful not sure what’s got wrong do you not season your meal??

I've grown up appreciating the Cockle Sheds (as we fondly call them). When I returned to Shoebury from America. It's a wonderful spot to enjoy the outdoors with fun people and great, great food.

We are seafood enthusiasts and have been travelling to Leigh on Sea for decades and have always rated Osbornes as the most fresh and delicious seafood available. We travel from London on a regular basis to devour cockles, whelks, oysters - the lot! Unfortunately, for...

We had a walk round Leigh on Sea and as it was lunchtime we decided to have our lunch at Osbourn Brothers. We had never eaten there before, but all their seafood looked good and we decided to have their seafood platter. The crab, cockles,...

Fantastic fresh sea food, tasty breakfast bap and steaming cup of tea and friendly helpfull staff. First time here, but will definitely be back 😊

This is a place that’s great for a sit down and some local seafood - if you can get in because it’s crowded and popular! Food is of good standard and staff very polite and attentive

Had been recommended this for a seafood meal by a man working at the RNLI shop on Southend Pier. It was well worth the visit … we had seafood platter for £30 , plus additional whelks for £3.50 and jellied eels for £5.00. This is...

Went with wife for a walk around Old Leigh, it was a chilly day so we went into the Cafe for Coffee. Lovely warm atmosphere with the banter expected in such a place. Bought some seafood to take home. Give it a go if you...

Rude I cannot be bothered to write 100 Words but I guess I will have to as I want people to know how awful the staff are here. Get your staff into a charm school so rude and come across as if they work at...

Stopped for a quick bite to eat with a colleague and we both went for the crab sandwich which were absolutely tremendous. Also tried some jellied eels for the first time. And probably the last!

Lovely characterful place with amazing local seafood at a good price! Service was excellent. Recommend the seafood cocktail and local cockles. Everything really tasty.

Delicious seafood! Was a little busy as bank holiday weekend but we come as we come to visit family for weekend! Living in Romford we don’t get my fav cockles in Leigh!

Delicious fresh seafood at great value. We had the crab toastie, sardines on toast, lobster and fries, prawns three ways… all superb and amazing value for money. Professional friendly service. Just loved it!

So disappointing for breakfast. The filter coffee was such a rip off - about 3 cms and at £2.80!! The scrambled eggs were watery and the toast soggy. There is lots of competition in Leigh and a lot better! It is a shame their breakfast...

Great service and amazing amazing quality seafood. We've had Oysters, Cold Lobster & fries and fried squid. Absolutely delish!

Lovely setting and food, shame that the lobster roll was 95% shrimp and crayfish and 5% lobster! Not worth the £17 price tag! Avoid if you dont want to get ripped off! The oysters however were delicious!

So arrived at Osbourn’s at approximately 1pm Monday 8th August seated at table 2 by a young male waiter. I was really looking forward to some seafood and a drink. A table behind me ordered and got served I was being very patient but thought...

Went here for breakfast last week. £4.50 for beans on toast. Two slices of ready sliced bread and half a tin of beans. Served in a tin bowl which made everything cold within minutes. Very limited breakfast menu. You pay for the view! Will not...

Limited menu , very Luke warm food , overpriced , metal plates that drain heat from the food . Coffee was terrible . I felt embarrassed as I took friends there . Never again .

Visited this place with my sister, this is a great seafood restaurant that is clean and bright as well as rustic. Indoor and outdoor seating with great views of the water makes this a place to relax and enjoy the ambiance of the area. Great...

went 16 july , read earler reviews , hoping it would be ok , afraid it wasnt , served our food had to ask for cutlery , napkins , cups for our cans , no one seemed to be trained properly , not the best...

We went to osbournes today and also last week It's such a shame because everything used to be made fresh. Such as the crab rolls and seafood platter. Unfortunately the crab rolls are a con Used to be nice crusty rolls made to order. Now...

We arrived in Leigh on a very sunny morning and opted for breakfast with a sea view. We saw the little put up around the back of Osbournes and asked for space for 6 people. We were shown to a table that realistically seated four...

The seafood was very fresh and delicious. The service was very good. We bought beers from the pub opposite and took back to our table. Highly recommended.

You can’t book a table so we arrived at midday on an iffy overcast day - great tactic as no queue and a few tables free. Between us we had crunchy spicy prawns, lobster, chips, side salads, prawn cocktail and bread. Everyone enjoyed their choice....

We ordered the lobster with chips. I asked for it warm. This needed to be cleared with the manager...Hot food...In a restaurant. The food arrived, the lobsters were small, and missing a claw. I believe that the claws from one lobster had been shared on...

Visited today after 5 or 6 years looking forward to some fresh seafood, sitting in a sunny area on a lovely day. Unfortunately we were very disappointed. Firstly with the lack of care from the person serving us. He practically threw the dishes at us...

Cockles, rock oysters with shallot vinegar, cray fish tails, prawns and a dressed crab. That’s my choice and it’s always bang on at Osbournes. The place is crazy busy when the sun appears and the staff do an excellent job. Get a pint of Camden...

Been going here on and off for years now Saturday fancied some jellied eels so grabbed some along with some rollmops. The eels were awful tasteless frozen tiny pieces it’s not the first time for me this place has gone down hill high prices and...

Today we visited our parents and as we have for the last 30 + years we went to Osbornes but for the first time wished we hadn’t. I went in side with my elderly father and started to ask for our order but was immediately...

We have been coming here for many years, fantastic food and service served by a very helpful and friendly team Love it

Having been a customer for many years, mainly the fresh locally caught seafood, I decided to treat my wife to some of the hot food they are now offering on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. What a delight! There is a varied menu, but we went for the skewered prawns, with Asian slaw and citrus dressing. Wow! well cooked and presented, with a lovely "kick" to refresh the palate. Great service and value for money, on the bank of the river. Will be trying to visit once a week to try all of the dishes. Can't wait!

Osbornes were doing 'summer nights by the sea' specials, and boy did they get booked up quickly! We were fortunate enough to get a last minute cancellation.They don't have a drinks license, but luckily you can order from the Billet directly opposite. We ordered a bottle of Chapeldown Sparkling wine to go with the most amazing of seafood platter!I really appreciated the generosity of bread- if you wanted more, no questions asked or extra charges, they just brought it! Beautiful sourdough!Our platter consisted of Maldon Rock Oysters, dressed lobster, Cromer dressed crab and crab claws, King prawns, Langoustines, Cockles and shell on prawns. There was a small portion of fries with seaweed salt, but to be honest you wouldnt want any more fries. Beautiful accompaniments of shallot vinegar, garlic allioli, seafood sauce and tabasco.We left with some beautiful chocolate cockles by tempered peach.This night was simply beauty and seamless- service was not rushed, but not painfully slow. Staff were friendly. And the pictures I posted on social media was subject to lots of envy! Please keep these nights up!

Osbornes cockle sheds - we’ve been coming here since dad had his Ford Popular in the sixties. We currently make Osbornes the destination of our walk from Southend - one of us buys the seafood, while the other gets the beers in. We normally have the prawn rolls - you can’t beat an Osbornes roll - cockles, rollmops and this time, shrimps as well. Always fresh, always tasty. We love this place!

Had the lobster salad with chips , in a cardboard box, plastic cutlery. Totally tasteless lobster few iceberg lettuce leaves 1 cherry tomato 1 slice cucumber couple sliced onions £38 .00 the chips are good , we won’t be back

The first place I stopped by on my first visit to Leigh, and it guaranteed my intention return! Visited on a Sunday when they had the table service and outside seating (and I believe extended hot menu?). Had a plate of cockles, half dressed lobster, seafood cocktail, Fritto Misto and the Oysters. Not being a particularly adventurous sea-food eater, a lot of these were a first for me. But I felt comfortable trying them here, and I was not disappointed. They were all an absolute delight! The freshness was apparent with every bite, and the sea view and fresh air topped it off. The service was very friendly and efficient too! I'll definitely be back, with more Londoners next time!

Large selection of what appears to be very fresh seafood and fish, I bought a pint of shell on shrimp and a small dressed crab, which was £12. Service is from a roadside window, it is swift and efficient.

Friends recommended this place and we were not disappointed. My husband had the seafood platter (mussels, cockles, prawns and crayfish) and I had crab salad. It was all very fresh and tasty. My husband was very impressed that there wasn't any sand in the mussels or cockles. The staff were friendly and efficient. Reasonably priced and very good quality

We had some seafood platters delivered to our house for my daughter's 40th Birthday. Absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much Osborne's!

Tried the newly added hot food and outdoor seating area for lunch today. Really great they have finally added this and brought to leigh-on-sea's Osbournes a similar experience to what is on offer at Mersea island. Had the hot cockles and fries, oysters, crab salad, and fritto misto. Selection of fish in the misto was good and well cooked, fries were excellent, as was the crab salad. Oysters were not on a par with those available at Mersea, and were not served with shallots, just it seemed some mild red vinegar. But were ok. So food was great overall. Only negatives were the plastic cutlery. Not sure how they can justify single use plastics - there are plenty of alternatives. Also the ordering of alcohol separately from the pub is a bit clunky.

Lovely alfresco seafood lunch. They have all the Covid security well under control and the staff were welcoming and efficient. We do enjoy our now rather infrequent trips to Old Leigh, and will look forward to our next visit to Osborne's; whenever that might be!

Great food, polite and friendly staff, amazing prices (from 3£ for half pint of seafood!). I'm sure me and friends will be back!

Having purchased fish from Osborne’s many times before I was very disappointed at the quality of there jellied eels . They were tough and just not like there usual eels . Are you cutting corners and buying them from Korea ?

Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing The customer service is : 10/10The food we had was : Lobsters: 10/10 , Octopus hotdogs: 10/10Rock & Chips : 10/10Fish burger &Chips : 10/10Prawns on skewers: 10/10 Fried fish and squid : 10/10 Oyster: 10/10We would order everything again, and would recommend this restaurant 10/10 for the food as well as the service Thank you for the Amazing food and experience

The outside kitchen is amazing, food off the planet. Try the cockles and chips! Seating and service brilliant! An absolute must any day if you fancy some delicious food and a great time. They also offer a take out service.

Excellent freshly cooked classic fish burger and superb lightly cooked chips. Best ever plus quick and friendly service!!! Will certainly be going back.

We bought some skate today, it was just fabulous. It cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. Thank you do much

Absolutely superb prawns,cockles,mussels and lobster tails. Lovely and fresh. Nice relaxed atmosphere with views out over the Thames estuary.

A visit to Osborne's at Leigh is a family tradition. We dont live locally but when he was a child living in East London our Dad visited family who lived there some time in the 1930's. The place made such an impression on him that he wanted to take his kids there some 30 years later, and that's where the tradition began. Sadly both Dad and Mum are gone now but Leigh on Sea, and Osborne's in particular, play a huge part in our family history. Its so good to still see them there in the same place as when we first visited, we just hope they will be there for many years to come. Best of all the seafood is just as delicious today as it was back then.

Traditional seafood on offer to takeaway providing napkins, condiments etc for you to enjoy at a nearby pub or at home.

Lovely fresh seafood never been disappointed. Cockles Crab Roll Mop all very nice the staff are very good.

Our visit to Osbourne`s was slightly off the main thoroughfare at No 8 the Cocklesheds. There we were treated to an amazing display of all the seafood in season you could possibly wish for. The produce available included cockles, whelks, rollmops, jellied eels together with a selection of mackerel, cod fillets, crabs to name just a few. A fishy aficionados paradise. Also available to order were platters of a selection of seafood perfect for any party. Having had our delicious meal at the Peterboat we could not resist the lure of the shellfish available to take home to relive the joy of our visit. Again the knowledgeable staff were available and willing to help with any questions about their wares. Superb!

After a long walk from Thorpe Bay to Leith I stumbled upon this establishment selling all sorts of seafood. Grabbed a half pint of cockles with vinegar & pepper and sat outside on a pleasant winters day. Worth the experience

Me and Becky took Uncle Alan here for a seafood feast and what a great decision it was. The staff were friendly, the views were peaceful, the cost was normal and the whelks, cockles, prawns , crayfish and winkles were fresh, juicy and flavoursome. Best place for seafood for sure

Visit Leigh-On-Sea stroll down the Old Town pop in into Osbornes great choice of sea food. Stunning views of the estuary to enjoy to make your meal even better cross over the road to the Crooked Billet and purchase a glass of wine or a beer. My idea of a very good day.

We had a great selection of all our favourites on Boxing Day from Osbornes as a welcome respite from all the delicious but somewhat festive treats. Have been coming here for as Lon as I remember and never let down.

I always buy a big box of prawns from here for Xmas prawn cocktails can’t beat them . Lovely seafood, crab rolls , roll mops , cockles whelk ., all great always fresh and lovely and clean .

Oh dearAfter 30 years of having the best firm, shell on prawns, the last two visits have been the oppositeNot the usual bright pink prawns, now whitish stale looking things but the main point is they are soft and horribleSaying something when the frozen ones from Tesco's are better and firmer.Are you recycling old stock as something is not the same.....you were the best in the country?Eels as good as always so like to balance it up but won't be buying again from here the way it is going!

We were visiting Southend and I searched for somewhere to buy fresh seafood and this place came up. Its down in Old Leigh on Sea - which is very pretty with lots of other cafes and restaurants and this lovely little place. We had a plate of cockels and brown shrimp (which I should have ordered ready peeled as theres a knack that I just dont seem to have - but they are delicious. Oysters Prawns Crab Whelks - everything you can imagine is on offer on little plates to have as a snack or made into sandwiches. The inside only has about 5 tables so sharing your space is necessary and makes it more fun. Larger outdoor terrace area would be lovely on a warm day but on a crips November lunch time we were pleased to find a table inside to enjoy our seafood treats. A nice little walk up and down the high street (High makes it sound much grander than it is - its mainly a a row of cottages and three or four pubs . Parking is very limited as is around £1 per hour - 2 hours is plenty of time to eat and see whats there, or park on the road and walk down as its not far. Definitely worth seeking out if you like seafood.

Visited today to my favourite seafood cafe in Leigh on sea. Never miss a visit here when visiting friends in the area.Seafood delicious and so fresh. Today had to be the seafood platter, which looked as good as it tasted.Highly recommend a visit here.

This big shack on the high street of Old Leigh serves great seafood - fresh, simple, reasonably priced.They have plenty of outdoor tables, they do take away, everything is efficient and friendly and informal.Perfect for a light lunch or a big snack or a just a break by the sea.

We arrived in Leigh and first visited the cockle sheds as my hubby and mother in law wanted to reminisce about their childhoods and to see whether much had changed. The Osbourne shop by the sheds was well stocked and clean, later in the day we visited the stall near the Crooked Billet and likewise this was well stocked and the staff were friendly, we travelled home with our prawns and cockles after a lovely day spent in Southend.

osbornes have a fine selection of top quality seafood available , which include the local speciality of freshly cooked leigh cockles and it gets very busy , especially through the summer months - there are plenty of places to sit where apart from the seafood , tea and coffee is served or it is permissable to cross the narrow road and bring back alcoholic drinks from the pub to enjoy with your food.

Absolutely excellent oysters. Right on the money price wise and the service was excellent considering how busy it was.

Lovely sunny day in September, and we sat outside and sampled a seafood platter and fresh oysters. What can I say apart from this is what seafood should be. Amazingly fresh and well priced.

I can only write about breakfasts as I have had two there recently but this is open all day for later dining.Great seafood at good prices and plenty of room outside on both sides of the café .

Great position overlooking the stunning bay and so much choice it all looked amazing. We ordered loads and ate it all the price was incredibly reasonable. It's cash only so be aware

Always good seafood ! Plenty of choice - Nothing better on a nice sunny day with a glass of wine ! And the tide in !

Great place, but gets very crowded as the food is so good Excellent fresh, tasty seafood. Had a wonderful seafood platter for £8.50. Very friendly. Very reasonable. Lovely place to visit near the cockle sheds.

When you think of sea food in Leigh, you think of the Osborne Brothers. Get there early in the day and you get the kings picking of the best sea food in Leigh.

A party of seven, and three generations but the service and staff were lovely, the seafood is so fresh and very reasonable, dressed crab £5.50, crab salad £8 and was lovely, jellied eels, cockles, prawns and even lobster available. Lovely seating area inside and out with beautiful views across the estuary.

We enjoyed a seafood platter for £8.50 (prawns, mussels, crayfish and cockels) and four oysters for about £4. Fish was fantastic! We left very happy! Nice how you can enjoy a pint and bar snacks from The Crooked Billet in the same outside seating area.

We visited some friends in Leigh on Sea recently and on the hottest day of the year, we walked along to Old Leigh with the intention of having lunch at Osborne's. We both love any seafood. My OH and I chose to share a seafood platter, with an added Bismarck pickled herring - all absolutely delicious. Unfortunately our friend is allergic to seafood and had to have a cheese and tomato sandwich!! Such a great place, can't wait to return.

Osbourne Brothers is one of the only places still selling a range of seafood on a Sunday morning in Old Leigh. Perhaps because of a lack of competition, it may account for the slightly high prices. A small dressed crab was £5.50. A paper plate of a small scoop of prawns , a scoop of cockles, a few mussels and a small scoop of crayfish tails was £8.50.

Very nice surprise exploring Leight-on-sea. Good prices for quality see food snacks. ~3£ for small and ~6£ for half a pint + hot food available. You can take drinks in the pub. Pickled mininoctopus and prawns were excellent.

Lovely shell fish and great value for money.

The crab sandwiches are just wonderful. Packed with fresh crab with salad garnish and crisps. Went down well with a mug of tea. Also sell fresh sea food. Always busy but can usually get a table

The perfect snack to go with your pint, situated next to and sharing a courtyard area with the Crooked Billet pub

We have always wanted to eat here and on this occasion we made a detour to do just that. We were not disappointed. The seafood was of really high quality, I recommend the oysters and my wife the dressed crab and jellied eels, the latter not for me !!! It was busy and if eating outside then the lang tables are on a shared basis. There are two outside areas one larger than the other and the cafe, where one can eat indoors separates them. We ate inside given that the weather was not very pleasant and it was fine. It is, after all , a Cafe and it has not pretensions to be other than that. The larger outside area has dustbins outside the Cafe building and they were just a bit smelly when we were there. That said it was well worth the detour and we shall be returning in the future. Staff were friendly and helpful and we liked it a lot.

Having seen numerous celebs on telly and documentaries about it,this eating house has been on my bucket list for quite a few years Opportunity knocked today.Location is like nothing I have seen before,nearest to it was .