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Based on 1.576 opinions finded in 1 websites
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As always excellent service, good hot food. Andrew and Tina make this Toby special. Always a friendly welcome. The view overlooking the sea is a bonus.
Chris W . 2024-11-09
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We eat here most weeks but the past couple of months or since they refurbished there has been a massive downward spiral in the quality of the food. The roast potatoes are generally rock hard you’d need a saw to cut them most of the food is well undercooked (especially the carrots) or stewed and as for the carvers they are so stingy today the carver cut the beef so thin it was crumbling before it even reached the plate. Today the serving of meat I and my son were given would not have filled up a baby. They should let the carvers come round to your houses at Xmas because they would get 100 servings out of a small chicken. Jesus managed to feed 5000 with almost nothing these carvers could feed 10,000 with one joint of beef save your money and buy a takeaway
Chris F . 2024-10-22
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Staff all need sacked, not one friendly smile and they attitude stank nearly as badly as the horrible breakfast with bacon you could use as a second sole on shoes. Avoid this kind of garbage venue its cheap because it truly is utter garbage
Gary D . 2024-10-21
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A nice visit for our daughters 13th birthday. The food was excellent and the service fantastic. Our server, Andrew made a real effort to look after us. He was very kind and organised a candle to be added to our daughters dessert for her birthday. He also checked we were happy with our food and service throughout the visit. Andrew is an asset to Toby Cavery and the experience is definately something that will encourage us to return as well as recommend to our family and friends.
Richard S . 2024-10-16
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So welcoming from the moment we walked in . Great service and value for money. We will keep going there. Thank you .Chris and Michelle.
Christopher W . 2024-10-02
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We love Toby , but this time I had to leave most of my dinner , my pork was all fat , you couldn’t cut into the potatoes ( overcooked and so hard) but our waiter Andrew was such a lovely person , made us feel so welcome , think I will stick to the Toby at runwell wickford iv never had a bad meal there ( our local one )
impreza05 . 2024-09-11
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Booked a table for 5 of us and were very well looked after by Andrew. Luckily for us it wasn’t overly busy and we hit the carvery quickly. Meat was great, vegetable selection was good, fresh & hot and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done to you all and keep it up!! We will definitely be back soon
Tom Russell . 2024-09-03
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*Quality dire.Beef not tender, potatoes couldn’t be cut so over cooked & there are no words to describe the vegetables.
Tracy B . 2024-09-03
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We had breakfast and dinner here whilst holidaying in Clacton. Both the food and all the staff were amazing. Eight breakfasts and evening carvery's we ate here and not once were we disappointed. We want to give a special shoutout to Lena for making our dining experience truly memorable. Her attentiveness and friendly demeanor made us feel valued guests. Thank you so much, We will be back.
J K . 2024-09-02
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Popped in here after visiting Clacton on Sea for the day and the food was lovely. Unfortunately, I cannot remember our waitresses name but she was very accommodating friendly and took time to talk to us. We come from Kent and I would definitely say that this Toby Carvery is 10 times better than our local. The food seemed fresh, full of flavour and the bill was just reasonable for a family of five. Would definitely recommend and would return. The only downside was that my youngster had the mashed potato which unfortunately had zero flavour and wasn’t very edible but overall fantastic experience.
mummabearof3 . 2024-08-31
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We love Toby at Clacton it is so friendly and welcoming and the food is lovely. Today we were served by Tina she is always very helpful as are all the staff.
Nicky R . 2024-07-13
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Great customer service as always from the lovely Tina. The meats were really good and everything was hot. Carvery is never gourmet dining but for a tasty hot meal you can’t go wrong.
Lexi G . 2024-07-13
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Great restaurant, always great food. We are always welcomed at the door by Tina and seated really quickly, who always looks after us with whatever we need. 5 stars for service, thank you Tina.
Mick B . 2024-07-13
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Came here for a roast and honestly customer service from Tina was amazing. She was very friendly and super polite. 10/10 would reccomend to go there again
Charley . 2024-07-12
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Tina fantastic server can’t do enough for you very friendly n welcoming too at Clacton Toby would return had issue with one oven but wait was worth the while
Maria . 2024-07-11
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Main meal very good but queued for 20 mins to get it. Dessert took 25 mins after ordering . This is our local Toby and does get busy at weekends so we generally go in the week but tonight was not that busy and service was slow
julie r . 2024-05-08
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Food was good, always is and always has been. I’ve come here loads. However, I won’t be returning due to being caught out by the parking scam. Keep the £60, i won’t spend anymore money here. Cheers.
Compass10392686125 . 2024-05-07
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Excellent food, very tasty, good service, easy parking. We are local, so eat there regularly or have takeaway.
Geololl . 2024-05-07
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This is our weekly treat and we enjoy visiting most weeks. On this recent visit we enjoyed the vegetables ect and the Yorkshire pudding but our meat portion was very small eg my turkey was a third of a slice if that. As regular diners we feel there should be consistency in the meat given and its noted that certain carvers are giving very much smaller portion than others. We overheard others complaining as well who were served by the same carver. Other than this a good visit .
Hayley B . 2024-05-03
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There was a very friendly atmosphere. The food was very good. It was hot and looked appetising. The service was very good and the staff were attentive.
Venture25476370652 . 2024-04-28
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Delicious Food. Great selection of fresh meats. Beef, Turkey, Gammon & Pork with yummy crackling and Stuffing. The biggest Yorkshire Puddings I have ever seen. My Grandaughters 1st carvery and she was amazed! Deliciously crispy roast potatoes (I could eat one thinking of them right now but sadly we are not closer) Our server, a tall guy who was so friendly made us really welcome. Great little kids dessert too where you can choose different pots of toppings. All with a Seaview. Fab!
Helen B . 2024-04-23
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Lady who served meat very good Lady served table chloe vv good Food delicious and generous Good day out always come here best toby around
N9615TKchrisc . 2024-04-21
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The waitress Chloe was lovely and very helpful, food was really lovely and the service was e Excellent and so was the young girl
Christene D . 2024-04-21
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A lovely evening spent with friends enjoying dinner and drinks In beautiful surroundings and pleasant staff. Tina was great , very welcoming and a lovely person
mtq555 . 2024-04-19
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Very tasty food, good selection, friendly staff. Also a lovely view if you sit in the conservatory, which we were able to do.
Joanne W . 2024-04-12
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Always come here on a Friday for tea lovely staff Andrew is a top man always smiling Addy the carver very pleasant with a big smile fran and Steve all lovely
Tracey L . 2024-04-12
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Great refurbishment! That now complements the carvery served! We managed to get an early lunchtime table without booking but probably need to book if you wish to eat around 1pm, carvery was great the carver served generous meats and the variety of vegetables was very good food was hot, 10/10
mrs maureen m . 2024-04-12
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Upon arrival to this fine establishment, I was greeted warmly by June. Thy Food was at the utmost temperature of my desire. However, some of the hot plates were slightly crisper than to my liking. I thought this establishment has been majorly successful and improved to my taste much more. I would also have to give a mention to Carver John, who was very chatty and kind to my family and I. I will definitely be coming back to thy establishment, very frequently now. As well, as coming for a Carvery lunch in the near future. My gratitude is given to all members of staff at this location.
Tom H . 2024-04-12
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our server Tina was amazing, had great service, a good laugh and super friendly, food was delicious thanks for making lunch more enjoyable
Alyssa M . 2024-04-11
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Great food and drinks. Our waitress Lisa was very tentative and friendly. Ade was very welcoming and professional in her caving of all the meats 🍖
timdC624BN . 2024-04-06
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Brilliant service from Tina! Couldn’t have been more helpful especially with the kids! Saved my neurodivergent child from having a meltdown by sorting an alternative! Lovely family meal! Great food!
Emma B . 2024-04-03
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Chloe was excellent we had a table of 7 at 6pm 3 /4/24 she engaged with us and was quite funny she went above and beyond for us all nothing was too much trouble she made our experience even more worth it and did it with a smile shes a credit to Toby. Brandon the Carver was very polite and cheerful and careful when giving the plate over it was kept very tidy again a credit to Toby.. very.enjoyable experience
kelley h . 2024-04-03
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Perfect Carvery The whole family enjoyed it. Tina was amazing !!!!! Crumble was banging, but short on the custard, but that wasn’t Tina’s fault
Richard D . 2024-04-03
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Visited the refurbished Clacton Toby 27/3. Food was excellent, service good. Would go again and recommend. Place looks clean and fresh.
julesh442 . 2024-03-28
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Newly refurbished restaurant, was a good experience. Had a good meal. Tina our server was friendly helpful and courteous as always when we visit.
lynnes873 . 2024-03-27
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We visit the Toby Carvery at Clacton most Sundays although it has just reopened after a 3 week closure for a complete refurbishment. The building itself is lovely, and I was very apprehensive when I found out about the refurbishment as I really thought it would ruin it and take the character right out of it. There were several rooms with big open spaces for large groups of friends/family to meet and enjoy a get-together and also intimate corners with tables just for two. We visited last Sunday after the reopening and I’m so happy to say that the new look Toby Carvery is absolutely fabulous! The redecoration is so tasteful and in keeping with the age of the building , plus there are new windows with curtains and blinds that actually work . The staff are exactly the same lovely people and we were so privileged to have the lovely Lina to show us round all the different rooms when we arrived. Everyone there is always so friendly and welcoming: Lina and Agata on reception; the servers behind the food counter, in particular Simon, who usually serves us and Ade with her lovely smile: the staff who fix the drinks and the lovely workers who come to the tables to take the orders. We’ve got to know them all: Andrew, Michelle, Sara and Tina; they all look after us and greet us like friends. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Lina always greets us with a big smile as she is lovely too and always finds time to say hello despite it being such a busy restaurant and having to be constantly on the go juggling fitting in everyone who has booked a meal plus lots of walk-ins wherever possible. It’s a very popular place. As for the Carvery food, that definitely hasn’t changed, it’s still great and I’ve never ever had cause to complain about anything at all in the 5 years we’ve been visiting. We love coming here although we don’t live in or near Clacton.
Simone02031946 . 2024-03-26
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4 of us had lunch here today. We prebooked as its just reopened. Warm welcome. Refit was much needed and is impressive. Everywhere is nice and clean. It was busy, Ade was the carver on when we went and collected our roasts was happy and cheerful. Andrew was our server,he was very friendly and informative answering our questions.
Ruth B . 2024-03-25
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Be back to toby’s after refit excellent experience the staff are so professional and friendly and nothing is too much trouble the refund is fantastic it’s well worth a visit good food good atmosphere and very reasonably priced
stevemoy . 2024-03-25
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I went to Toby Carvery Clacton today with my family for Dinner , I was extremely impressed with the external and internal improvements after the recent renovations. The exterior area is lovely very clean and I particularly like the barrel tables . The interior is spectacular, it is very light and refreshing , and the colour scheme was obviously very carefully thought out , it has each area designed differently which is very nice as it sets each area out as quite a surprise setting, from the decor to the artwork , the plants and ornaments it’s just such a lovely atmospheric place to eat, drink and relax whilst enjoying a fantastic meal out . The fireplace is lovely with the lights in between the logs and each side decorated differently, the partitions are now either open spaces or windows which opens the interior up and makes it feel more welcoming. The food was 5* as was the service , my husband liked the effort put into his cappacino , the artwork on it was impressive 😀 and the staff were very friendly, pleasant and welcoming as always , but there was a difference in the atmosphere in there it just seemed like everything and everyone were so refreshed . A huge well done on the renovations and thank you to the lovely staff for a lovely afternoon, we will see you again very soon .
Donnamarie T . 2024-03-24
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Lovely views out to sea and you can walk off your Sunday lunch along sea wall . In the summer you can eat outdoors looking out to sea.
876nickyr . 2024-03-24
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Nice and clean after the make over. Gabriel the server was very good,happy, polite and friendly. All the staff are friendly
delsmith21 . 2024-03-24
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Visited the newly refurbished Toby Carvery in Clacton this morning had a lovely welcome from front of house Lena.The breakfast was absolutely the best we’ve had inviting feast and was tasty and steaming hot….The Toby has been given a new fresh look very welcoming inside and out new layouts with new furniture curtains and blinds wood ceiling beams lighting fresh paint and quirky wallpaper…The toilets also have had a total new look…The staff were very friendly as always…Can’t wait to visit again for Breakfast Sunday morning set us up for the day…
Diane M . 2024-03-23
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First day bk after the refurbishment. We go to carvery every week. The newly refurbished restaurant is light airy and extremely tastefully decorated. Super fresh carpet and chairs and cushions very comfortable. The food was hot very tasty and I throughly enjoyed my meal. Excellent to see Lina the manager checking on guests opinions on refurb and inviting guests to mooch around and look. Tina looked after us and superb service as always. John one of the chefs greeted us personally. All in all my favourite place to eat just got 10 times better. See you next week.
hayley b . 2024-03-23
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Everywhere looks fresh and welcoming, staff. Ade was so welcoming and friendly you could tell she was very genuine. Very nice food thank you all Agata Andrew Ade Frank
Venture25476370652 . 2024-03-23
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Tina Agata Ade all very good and helpful, place looks excellent since refurb - well done Toby I will be back next week ! The roast potato's were divine
Relax14436032859 . 2024-03-23
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Really good meal, had a veggie carvery and Michelle was lovely! I would 100% be returning for another veggie carvery because of the good options available, they are very accommodating
Seph A . 2024-03-21
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Well well well, a day to remember. After 2 months of deprivation we were finally reunited with our favourite place, our home, our love, Martello Toby Carvery. A lot of work has been put into the place and Tina seemed on top form; despite having...
Anonymous010407 . 2024-03-20
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The food was amazing and our server Lisa was so friendly and helpful made us fill very welcome it was like home from home would recommend
Jane W . 2024-03-20
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Was a pleasure to visit Toby’s today after the await of the refit absolutely amazing the decor was stunning Staff were attentive and smiling as always Food Fabulous as always can’t wait to go back for breakfast
Paradise35561561004 . 2024-03-20
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We went for the reopening after refit the staff are excellent professional and very friendly nothing is to much trouble food was outstanding and the refit was 10 out of 10 well done all
Dreamer35292547186 . 2024-03-20
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Went today on opening after the refit. Wow what an improvement! Was looked after by Tina who was extremely helpful, thank you again! Service couldn’t have been better.
Hayley J . 2024-03-20
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Was served by Tina, lovely lady and excellent waitress. She looked after us for the whole time we were there. Food was good as always. She made sure we got a teapot and not just a cup of tea.altogether an enjoyable experience.
jill m . 2024-03-20
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Not impressed. Came with my family and friends, there was 12 of us. The lady who served us, you could tell couldn’t be bothered to do her job, charged us too much money, told us that our kids couldn’t use there kids eat for £1...
Sally H . 2024-03-17
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The food was good we had the carvery very good selection of vegetables and very tasty the roast potatoes were a little under cooked for me I do like them crispy and a little stingy with the meat but overall very good
J1410DCgaryh . 2024-02-18
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Absolutely amazing food views to enjoy and they are getting makeover. Can’t wait to see what it looks like after. Can’t wait
Q8464MP . 2024-02-17
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I often go to the Toby and generally everything is fine My son is vegan but sadly they did not have any options at all The vegetables were poor and tasteless My granddaughter had a pancake for dessert and it was appalling had been put...
Linda H . 2024-02-17
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Popped in with some friends for brekki and catch up staff were very nice and chatty food was lovely I like my bacon a bit more well done so they made some special for me. Nice soft eggs and a nice calm chilled atmosphere. Saw...
M23790 . 2024-02-17
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This was our second visit to the Toby and we were delighted with the staff again. We arrived and were acknowledged immediately, then shown to a table. Our waiter greeted us in a really jolly manner and made us very welcome. The staff all had...
Freedom14536477279 . 2024-02-09
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Pre booked a table for 10 for lunch. A lovely warm friendly welcome from all the staff. Our waitress Stephanie was fantastic - nothing too much trouble and always had a lovely smile. The food was delicious and plenty of choice, especially the vegetables. Definition...
Gillian H . 2024-01-30
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I have never been to a Toby Carvery before and this one has a car park and sea views! The carvery was delicious. I was thrilled to see Mac n cheese and you can help yourself to the side options such as roast potatoes, veg,...
poppyh675 . 2024-01-28
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Went here for Sunday lunch, what isn't explained when you order is that if you want a child's size lunch it is up to the customer to inform the chef carving the meat, there was only one size of plate on show so we just didnt think. They certainly did not eat an adults portion. It was only when I asked for the bill I had been charged the adult's price of £15 + VAT for the whole party. One child had only had mash and the Gammon, which was fatty so he left it. Food was not hot, some of the veg was hard so not a very nice Sunday lunch. Plus the waiter forgot our pigs in blankets until after we had finished our meals.Can't justify paying for what we have just had which wasn't good and time you add the VAT it is £18 for the carvery so won't be going back. There are better places to eat at this price.
S7472NFwendyr . 2024-01-28
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Pros.. Normal Toby roast, which was nice. Greeted at the door and shown to our table. Our table waitress was a lovely, polite young girl. Cons... The actual restaurant and bar area are in desperate need of a refurbishment, we sat at a table where the sun was really low and shining directly in my friends eyes ( I know we shouldn't complain about the nice weather especially in January) but none of the window blinds were working, however a member of the team did manage to pull a curtain and hook it over a window handle which resolved that issue. Another con is the fact there wasn't any real ale on the pumps. Would we return probably yes, but as I say, it's in desperate need of refurbishment.
paulcD1015AL . 2024-01-25
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Our server was lovely, he made our dining experience a good one, I didn’t get the servers name but he had light coloured hair, gold earrings, dr marten boots and a charming demeanour. Food is what it is and for what you get it’s the perfect price. Hadn’t seen my mum for 2 years and she thoroughly enjoyed herself, so thank you very much.
dingdongthewitch . 2024-01-10
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Some time ago we stopped using the carvery in Clacton, however, friends told us it had significantly improved. We've now been twice in the last month, and they were very right, the food came out hot, it tasted fresh, and we really enjoyed it. Excellent friendly staff
simonthompsonfinance . 2023-12-10
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Great meal while on holiday, very expensive with the added £100 parking ticket even though i put my details in the machine. Seems a common problem.
831lint . 2023-11-12
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Fantastic roast Best roast I’ve ever had in a Toby restaurant To top that we had a first class service by our waitress Lisa Helpful and super friendly 10/10
darren g . 2023-11-04
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I visited Monday for dinner with my wife and 2 children. We got lucky and had the same waiter as we had when we visited 2 years ago, he was equally fabulous. Also the lady carving the meat was very nice and polite. The food was tasty and drinks fresh, I look forward to visiting again when we’re in the area.
Wotsupmrbear . 2023-10-24
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Very disappointing. Being a veggie, this place would be way down on my to visit list, but my daughter and husband were determined to go, so along with my wife and three kids we went. The place is tired and needs a serious paint. There is even a piece of timber screwed into the ceiling above the seating area, to presumably deal with a recent leak. The vegetarian options are limited, and when i asked the waitress for a salmon and prawn Wellington, I was told, there's a problem there, we've got no prawns. I took spinach and salmon instead, wondering how a restaurant could run out of prawns. It was a hard nasty reheat that looked like something out of Greg's waste bin and was saved only by the vegetables, which I got from the self service area. Pudding time, and I asked for 'make your own sundaes' for the grandchildren. "There's a problem there." Came the standard statement. "We ain't got the bits, but we can do honeycomb and banana bits. I mean seriously, how hard can this be? Would never bother again. Bar lady was lovely though. Would buy a drink off her any day.
Stevecats . 2023-10-18
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It was extremely busy and a bit frantic Had absolutely no idea it was a half price Tuesday deal so that explained why it was hectic Big big shout out to our waitress Francesca who went over and beyond to ensure we had a lovely evening The building is due for a refurbishment and definitely needs it
Linda H . 2023-10-10
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Always very welcoming and friendly. Good choice of breakfast items. Would recommend the carvery, always a hit with us.
Len_whitbread . 2023-10-10
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We visit the Toby Carvery at Clacton every Sunday and everyone there is great. The building itself is lovely ….. please don’t close it for ‘modernisation’ as it would ruin it and take the character right out of it. There are several rooms with big open spaces for large groups of friends/family to meet and enjoy a get-together and also intimate corners with tables just for two. The staff are always friendly and welcoming: the servers behind the food counter, the staff who fix the drinks and the lovely workers who come to the tables to take the orders. We’ve got to know Andrew, Michelle, Sara and Tina; they all look after us and greet us like friends. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The boss always greets us with a big smile as she is lovely too and always finds time to say hello despite it being such a busy restaurant and having to be constantly on the go juggling fitting in everyone who has booked a meal plus lots of walk-ins wherever possible. It’s a very popular place. As for the Carvery food, it’s always great and I’ve never ever had cause to complain about anything. We love coming here although we don’t live in or near Clacton.
Simone02031946 . 2023-09-29
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Great food, great prices, great staff! Had a lovely meal with a beautiful view, would recommend highly
rickie84 . 2023-09-27
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Usually I really enjoy a Toby Carvery but this time it fell a little flat. It didn’t have anything to do with the staff, they were lovely, it was just the food. Unfortunately the beef was very fatty and the roast potatoes were too hard to even cut. Such a shame.
Janet B . 2023-09-27
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The restaurant could not have busier but the staff were fantastic. Worked off their feet bit paid attention to every customer and served them as though they were the only customer. Well Done
Urgle . 2023-09-27
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Stowmarket RAFA attended the Clacton air show last August-and had meals in the Toby carvery. We we’re well pleased with the staff and the meal itself. The staff went way out of their way to accommodate us and we will be looking forward to attending the same venue next year. Many thanks all round, we really appreciate the help that was given. 5 Stars!
Robert B . 2023-09-26
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Putting a family who had booked a Seaview table in a dark room opposite mens toilet having to see men coming out with hands down there trousers was disgusting. Have been here many occasions. We come from out of the area to take Mum out and this totally ruined our experience.
kerryg38 . 2023-09-25
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Decided to visit at short notice hadn't booked Were greeted by a very friendly young lady who found us a table quickly Waiter was very efficient and helpful Carvery was to a good standard as usual It is our go to place when we fancy a roast we haven't got to cook
N53PXtonys . 2023-09-24
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The food was great and our waitress Michelle was lovely who went above and beyond making our experience at the restaurant!
Paige L . 2023-09-24
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Me & my partner visited on the 5th of December & we had a lovely waiter called Harry. It was probably some of the best service I’ve ever received! Food was lovely as usual, looking forward to going back, we hope to have Harry as our server again :)
L5999TXsydneym . 2021-12-05
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After giving the restaurant a miss for 6 months due to cold plates and cold food decided to try again last Sunday and have to say everything seemed to have improved but let down again this Sunday by Toby Carvery cold food fatty turkey burnt potatoes cauliflower basically raw the food was disgusting So won’t be using again
Nicole D . 2021-12-05
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Fantastic friendly, helpful staff. Good is always cooked to perfection with a wide range of juicy, succulent joints of meat and a wide range of seasonable vegtables. Staff are always ready on your arrival with a warm welcome. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful at all times. The roasts are to die for but they also offer a wide range of alternative meals along with a vast range of delicious starters and puddings and a full range of drinks from the bar. Good value, good food and friendly staff I would recommend this restaurant 100%
aeoflaherty . 2021-11-25
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1st Visit. Waited 50 mins2nd fly in veg3rd prawn sandwich (not appetising) old roast potatoes added to my plate. ?? My last visit to this place.Shame really good when it opened. Now gone down hill and prices almost doubled.Still londoners on holiday will still go, how are they to know what its like and on the seafront full view. convenient.
lynnhG6491ED . 2021-11-14
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Went in for lunch recently, easily got a table, waitress was lovely and efficient. Had the carvery and enjoyed everything. The only disappointment during our visit was the condition of the men’s toilet, I have never seen a radiator so rusty and the men’s cubicle door has a piece of wood as part of the catch ☹️☹️
Chiltern25 . 2021-11-10
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Cannot fault our visit restaurant was clean well presented food was perfect meat was juicy cooked just rightThe food server was such a happy person caterered for all our needs and a picky toddler 10/10 . Our server was so happy friendly entertaining for my toddler he made us feel comfortable and welcome (Andrew) Best server we’ve had since visiting Toby over the years . Literally so happy with this visit and the service Thank you
SarahMargerison . 2021-11-05
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My wife took her father to lunch last week, food fine but we have received a parking fine for £85. No visible signs and even worse no one at the carvery told us to pay. BAD MANAGEMENT
Q323KTphilw . 2021-11-03
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Robbie was amazing friendly helpful and happy and we cant wait to go back and hopefully Robbie is our server again
Lynn R . 2021-11-02
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I too have fallen foul of Toby Inn’s arrangement with Euro Car Parks. £ 85 pound fine while having lunch in this restaurant, to add to the price of the meal which was good.I now have a very bad taste in my mouth
angieallen100 . 2021-11-02
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Absolutely gorgeous food ! Have to give a special mention to the manager , she was soo lovely and friendly and managed to get us all a table together. She really went above and beyond for us ! Thank you again for a great time ! X
Y8810TTcourtneys . 2021-10-30
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Putting hot food on cold plates is ludicrous. You end up with a Luke warm roast which is disgusting. I complained about cold plates about two years ago the last time I was there.
ROGER K . 2021-10-28
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This was the first time we had been into Clacton Toby Carvery. We was very impressed with the service from Amy. She was very attentive friendly and very helpful. We both had the large Carvery which was absolutely delicious. The meat was cooked to perfection . We enjoyed it so much we've booked for Christmas and New Year. Will certainly be back for more delicious food.
margaretsT2757HQ . 2021-10-25
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This was our first visit with family to Toby Clacton-on-Sea and it did not disappoint. Although very busy for Sunday Lunch; there was still ample room to walk around away from your table. The carvery food on offer was plentiful and hot. What made the visit really special was our table server Amy. She was instrumental in our visit, who made our time a pleasurable dining experience. Her communication, persona, presence and willingness to engage in conversation although busy, was a breath of fresh air in providing an excellent customer service experience. An outstanding individual who is not only a credit to the Toby chain but to her own Toby Restaurant in Clacton-on-Sea. Well done and thank you.
Gregory H . 2021-09-27
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Service was good. Our waitress, June, very friendly. Food was good, apart from the Yorkshire puddings. They looked lovely, but tasted greasy - no flavour. Good choice of meats, one of the few places that serve pork. Normal choice of vegetables. Could do better.
Z8740RDjoanh . 2021-09-26
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A group of our friends visited here on 12 August ( all senior citizens) for lunch. We parked our cars using our Blue Badge, today we have received parking charges from Euro Car Parks of £85, this amount because the initial notice had been ignored, NO SUCH NOTICE WAS ISSUED AT THAT TIME OR LATER. I smell a scam.So BEWARE when visiting the Martello Carvery!!!
BackPacker795442 . 2021-09-24
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Went for dinner at Toby absolutely disgusting the meat was full of fat both Gammon and pork turkey had seen better days. Manager was unapprochable husband had paid for a large no sausage or pudding and she tutted when we asked for them would not recommend going here and I hope you read this.
Carron P . 2021-09-24
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We had a very nice meal before going to a show at the Westcliff Theatre but was shocked when I recieved a parking fine in the post today. Somebody has said that we should have registered the car when we went in, but we did not know that and the staff never mentioned it as we went in. I'm disabled and would expect there to be free parking when going for a meal. It has turned out to be a very expensive meal
K1651AGcarolw . 2021-09-23
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We had a staycation type holiday, this year, in Clacton on sea. Once we arrived in Clacton we found that we couldn't check in at the Premier Inn until 16:00. So we parked the car up and had a walk along the sea front to the Toby carvery. We hadn't made a booking there but that wasn't a problem. We were greeted well as usual and shown to a table. As we were close to the bar I went and got our own drinks. The waitress came over and we ordered the standard carveries which we collected ourselves. All was good as usual.There was a disruptive customer in the restaurant while we were there. The staff dealt with her in a professional way and she was driven away by the police.We like to visit this Toby whenever we're in Clacton and probably will do for many years to come.
bob_batchelor . 2021-09-17
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A bit out of the town but on the prom. The waitress who served us was excellent and very attentive. Not a good range of beer and were out of Doom bar which only left John smiths so a little disappointed. Had the carvery which was excellent could not fault it. Service was quick even though there was a wedding party. It was very good value. If you don't like carvery don't come as there is very little other choice. Could do with a bit of an update but very clean.
LeicesterFoxesFC . 2021-09-14
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We visited this place yesterday and i must say it was superb from the time we waked in, our waitress was soo attentive and the food was amazing, please needs a refurb but other than that it was perfect.
R7281EBstevenm . 2021-09-12
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We went on my birthday filthy place toilet was so dirty would not use it. The place should be closed down where is environmental health when needed. I wouldn't even go if they were given the food away.
pennyyule . 2021-09-12
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Had a brilliant experience all round with the staff from the moment we got through the door to the moment we left. Staff were very helpful, although, the food itself was disgusting. Unless you’re going for a carvery itself I wouldn’t reccommend it at all. Food was freezing and dry, roast potatoes were burnt and inedible and the chipolatas were like rubber. It used to be a lovely place to eat but I definitely would not recommend it, and doubt we will be back in the future
Anonposter123 . 2021-09-11
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