The Oaks Cafe in Rochford

Poor, overpriced. chip portions very small prices gone up not great service won't be using again shame how hard is it to make decent food.

Really sad this place has gone downhill! from tonights experience I will never return I have enjoyed this place over the years but tonight absolutely appalled from the quality of the food and the size of the portions were disappointing considering it was meant ti be the larger option. generally shocked at the state of the food the chicken was equivalent of tinned boiled chicken no flavour at all and when asked how our meals are and we responded that they was actually not very nice and small we was just quickly told sorry about that then the waiter just scurried off without saying anything more

Ive just started to go to spread eagle once a month on martin day night.ive never had such good night was brilliant the bar staff are amazing and so is the dj

Low ceilings and beams. Not the most ebullient of welcomes and lots of mumbling. The menu is impressive, lots of choice. I ordered the Chicken, Ham and Leek pie and the wife ordered the Steak and Ale pie. The shortcrust pastry on both pies was dry. There was something odd tasting about the mash. Couldn't put my finger on it. It was lunch, it was ok for a pit stop but I wouldn't rush back.

I have been here 3 times since it was reopened and the food never ceases to amaze me. A great chef, I must say. As for the staff, they were very friendly and welcoming. A lovely place for a drink and a chat but if you do go please try the food as you will not be disappointed. I have read other reviews and some people have said it's a bit pricey but you get what you pay for.