Turtle Bay in Chelmsford

Taylor was an amazing waitress that we had when me and a friend done bottomless brunch, she was really attentive and helped pick the best drinks! The food was amazing.

Great cocktails , lovely atmosphere, amazing service from Axle and Shania!

We had been to turtle bay in Chelmsford before the refurb and we were blown away by how much better this place is!!! The service, cocktails and food was 10/10 and our waitress Taylor was so sweet, kind and attentive! One of our new go to spots in Chelmsford!

I came in with my girlfriend for an after work drink.never been in before but I saw they were open after being closed for a refurb. I had a great time. Our server really looked after us. Lauryn was fantastic. Really took time to get to know us. Recommended us some drinks that were amazing. We even chatted to the chefs who were cooking our food. I think their names were cemal and Taylor but they were lovely too and cooked us some really good jerk chicken. Will be comming back

This used to be our favourite restaurant in Chelmsford but it's not the same now. The menu choices are now limited and you have to order a side separately to your main if you want anything alongside your food. The cocktail options have all changed too, with loads of the more popular ones removed. We found the prices had gone up considerably too, for no real improvement to the food. The jerk chicken was bland and dry and the ribs were overcooked. Real shame, and it felt to us as if all the changed were just to squeeze more money out of you for less quality.

What a shame. My husband and I love this restaurant and visited countless times (or deliveroo). It had 241 cocktails, bottomless brunch, curry goat hash and the massive cocktail menu. This evening we visited, excited to see the new refurb...the place looks great and the staff are friendly but unfortunately that's where it ends. Everythings double the price and half the size. All the best cocktails are gone, and what we ordered was just full of ice. The positions are tiny and don't include sides, and bottomless brunch is now nearly twice the price and the menu/time limit is smaller. We would normally spend around £50 for the 2 of us and tonight it was £115!! Really disappointed and unfortunately we won't be going back. Bye bye turtle bay 😭

After being refurbished it is really disappointing that happy hour is now only 5-7pm and the choice of drinks is minimal, atmosphere was still good but lack existing cocktails is a no from me. Will not be visiting as much as I used to.

A lovely experience made even better by our server, armar. He let us sample some cocktails that were absolutely delicious and really set the tone for the evening. Highly recommend

Me and my other half was looking forward to this opening back up again and we couldn't fault the service or the atmosphere. The food on the other hand was lacking. I ordered the red pepper hummus and quite frankly it was more like puree, with a very underwhelming flavour. I can appreciate that it might not be my sort of flavour but the texture was off in my opinion. That isn't the worst part, my "main" which sounded great. Was one single chicken breast which costs £10.00 by the way and we had to add chips for £4.00, we still can't believe 2 chicken breasts cost £20. I feel completely ripped off, for food I could of cooked myself.

Haven’t been to Turtle Bay before, but came here for the first time with my partner this evening and honestly can say we’ve had one of the nicest evenings! Our servers were absolutely fab, we didn’t catch their names but a young guy and young girl (absolutely amazing and so attentive!!) we then moved to the bar tables to finish our drinks and had a lovely experience chatting to the bar stuff, it was honestly a breath of fresh air speaking to Alfie and Ollie, absolute 5 star to the both of them, fantastic members of staff who actually leave an impact, what a team!!! Thanks guys

I have had to amend my 5 star review after visiting today post refurb. So disappointed as this was our favorite restaurant pre refurb but not any more. I love the new decor, music and atmosphere but that is where it stops. Every single cocktail has been removed from the menu and replaced with more expensive options with far less value containing only one spirit where they used to contain three and four spirits. Furthermore the 2 for 1 is now only between 5 and 7pm and you are only allowed to choose from 8 cocktails out of the 17 on the menu. Don't get me started on bottomless brunch now only available until 2.00pm and only for 1.5 hours instead of 2 hours with a choice from only 8 cocktails plus it has gone up in price so you are basically paying more for a lot less. Needless to say I will not be visiting again until things change and improve as there are far better value bottomless brunches and 2 for 1 cocktails available elsewhere which is a shame as we used to come here every week.

Shania Sam and Lydia were absolutely amazing very accommodating and helpful and the drinks were great for bottomless

Shania Lydia and Sam we’re amazing

The decor is lovely but I think it should have been left as it was, the food was nice but too expesive for what u got, too much ice in cocktails!! Dont think I will be returning, such a shame, I have spent many lovely evenings in there before the refurb!!!

Very good service from shanice, lyida & Sam - it was a great experience and so refreshing to see a turtle bay which is completely different from the rest. We will definitely be returning

Great cocktails and amazing rum knowledge from all the bar staff I didn’t eat this visit but if the knowledge of the bartender for rum is the standard for there new concept I’m sure will exceed all expectations big shout out to Ross in particular keep whipping up them cherry daiquiris for me and I’ll be happy!

Popped in for an afternoon cocktail and was so impressed with the service we came back the next morning for brunch. Food was delicious (I had the light bite roti and my mum had the full Caribbean breakfast) and the drinks were fab. Service was delightful.

One Love, One Restaurant—The new Turtle Bay Brings the Caribbean Vibes! From the moment you step inside the reimagined Turtle Bay, you feel the island energy—Caribbean flavours, refreshing smoothies. The breakfast? Wicked! They bringing the fire early with breakfast roti packed with all the good stuff. Jerk sausage and egg? A proper wake-up call! Smoked bacon and egg? Pure comfort. And let me tell you, the service? On point! The staff got that warm island hospitality—smiling, friendly, and making sure you good from start to finish. You feel like family the second you walk in. Turtle Bay ain’t just serving food, they serving culture. It’s the kinda place where you come for the meal and stay for the vibes!

Visited Turtle Bay after several years to grab breakfast following park run. Loved it. A new menu with loads of choice. Highly recommend.

We came into the newly refurbished turtle bay and Sam served us at the bar, he was lovely and made us feel very welcome the drinks and food were 10/10 would recommend!

Completely ruined what the whole premise of turtle bay used to mean for everyone, really hope the rest of the estate doesn’t turn into what the Chelmsford one has become! Cheap drinks at 2-4-1 on a late evening, or a cheeky bottomless is no more (unless you want to pay more money for less time than before the refurb). No one wants these places that try to be ‘up-market’, Turtle Bay in Chelmsford used to be one of the leading bars to go to, doesn’t look like it’s going to be the case anymore

Lovely since it's been done up much lighter and brighter. Waiter was lovely all staff really pleasant. Mocktails delicious. Food delicious.

Fantastic service. 100% worth a visit. Everyone is lovely. Had such a fantastic time. Will definitely come back soon. Time and time again. Ethan the barman was especially fantastic. Also, the music is totally chill. Wonderful.

I came in for a solo meal and I saw repulsive and unhygienic food, it had a unusual and off putting taste whilst also being overpriced with a bad attitude from the servers not making my night enjoyable at all will definitely not be coming back :)

What a fantastic restaurant, lovely atmosphere, perfect customer service and great food.

Had a great experience at the Turtle Bay re-opening. The staff were really lovely and welcoming and the food was excellent. There was a couple of mistakes with our order, but they were quick to sort it out and even provided complimentary items and a reduced bill for the issue. Claudia was friendly with a high energy which matched the vibe of the place. Would recommend and will return.

Had food poisoning from here twice now wouldn’t ever go to turtle bay again.

Me and my partner came in on new years eve. We had lots of drinks. Great service by Brooke.

Second time visiting and was slightly disappointed, giving leniency that it’s new years so extremely busy. The food is quite bland but I’m assuming that’s due to this being a Caribbean restaurant in Chelmsford and not London, We ordered a Trini Cod and It tasted like B-O, the starters were nice, prawns were delicious, not sure about the sweetcorn fitters and the salt fish wraps, I also got a roti wrap to take home and it’s not bad, more salty than jerk flavoured. Besides the bland food, service was great - Tudor was an excellent waiter, very friendly and personable, gave good suggestions, not sure of the bartenders name but he’s absolutely incredible, he’s the reason we came back after the first time - incredible service, amazing drinks and just brings a good vibe to the place! Again, taking into account that this is Essex not London, I feel like Caribbean music would be more suitable than that funky DnB or electric music?

we went on nye and was lovely!!!! our server brooke was attentive with our bottomless even though it was so busy :) would recommend xx

The food and drinks was enough to make your dreams come true. Taylor was the genie in Aladdin, ask for it and your wishes came true!!! Made my new years and I will forever be in their debt for my eyes was opened and will be forever greatful for the experience of a life time.

We had the lovely Anna for our bottomless brunch and she was brilliant! She kept on top of our drinks, was very lovely and made sure we were having a good time!

Tudor served us our first drinks and was lovely! Anna was such a lovely server too and was so welcoming, made sure we got drinks when we needed and was very attentive even when it was so busy. Brilliant New Year’s Eve bottomless brunch!

Amazing service from Brooke who deserves a holiday :)

Brooke was amazing, never left us without a drink. Bottomless brunch great. Had a great time. Thanks Brooke!

Great service from Taylor! We’ll definitely come back for another bottomless brunch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Quick service even though it was New Year’s Eve and they were really busy. Taylor was great and made sure we always had a drink!

Really great bottomless brunch Taylor was brilliant with us never being left without a drink.

Brooke was amazing!!! Thanks so much for a great bottomless brunch! Only reason to attend!! Xx

Great atmosphere, service was good attention to detail, food fabulous!

Served by the amazing Brooke - fabulous service deserves the week off paid!

Fab! Tasty friendly and perfect vibes for all occasions! Thank you Brooke for you very attentive service :)

Food was great, the service was very fast and felt and very looked after. Anna our waitress was lovely and very attentive. 10/10 would come again.

Went today for dinner with my daughter Given it was not thay busy the food was coming out slow,but was worth the wait. Will our waiter was polite, friendly and very helpful and customer focused. Had a few cheeky cocktails on the buy one get one free.

Great food, nice atmosphere and lovely service from Will.

Tamzin was awesome! Brilliant waitress! Couldn't have asked for anymore. Deserves new years eve off to celebrate

Great for cocktails, great service from Tamzin - thank you!

Amazing food! Tamzin was very accommodating 😄

The service was quick, food delicious and they don't scrimp on the cocktails! Our server, Will, was very friendly and attentive making sure we all had a brilliant experience.

Good service at bar and table Taylor our waitress was so kind and helpful excellent service from her

Tamzin was so good I might come back.

Jaz was amazing - such a lovely waitress and great food and drinks xx

Great service, Taylor was so good. Will definitely come back!!

Had a great time! The staff were super helpful. Thanks to Jaz for making the experience excellent :)

Taylor was very attentive and very friendly. Staff make a place and she rocked xx

Out of waitress Taylor was so so lovely, brilliant service. Would recommend!!! X

taylor was amazing! such great service, great food and great drink!

Lovely quick staff vey helpful aslo

Izzy was brilliant! Can’t believe your closing

Great bottomless brunch. Will was a great waiter :)

Great Xmas Eve meal at Chelmsford turtle bay and our waitress Anna was very helpful thank you!

Came here with friends fot christmas eve. Was served by the lovely Taylor, she checked on us regularly to see if we needed anything else. Thank you Taylor, we had a great time :)

Brilliant service, attentive bartender. Good quick service

Taylor was an amazing server, sorted out out drink and food in great time and with friendly service 10/10

Came here Christmas Eve, Taylor served us very friendly and always checked if we needed anything else. Thank you Taylor had a great time ☺️

Tutor was rushed off his feet but worked incredibly hard. Only good things to say about the service...great work again Turtle Bay

Taylor was very quick at serving are drinks and very kind

Anna was an amazing server, very attentive and prompt with making sure we were all okay. food was amazing, and loved the vibes 🍸✨

Had a fantastic bottomless brunch at Turtle Bay! Great selection of cocktails and delicious food, all served with exceptional service by Izzy. She made the experience even better with her friendly and attentive approach. Highly recommend!

Awesome service! Thanks Izzy for the drink recommendation!

Amazing food and amazing service thanks to Anna!

Wow, Izzy, unbelievable service. You guys, I cannot even describe how good that service was. Incredible. Technically spot on. Wow

We had Izzy as our waitress. She was spectacular

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Izzy is my waitress, She’s cool

Izzy gave Great service, made us have a great night.

Tudor was very helpful and went the extra mile for our experience. He was extremely kind and fun

Tudor was lovely. And gave us good recommendations too.

Great service by Izzy and Lauren, will definitely be coming back soon!

Izzy and Lauren, wow where to start? Exceptional service, speedy, fast, efficient, and most of all personable. Two lovely women with an obvious future in this industry. Food was cooked to perfection, served piping hot, with the presentation of a skilled and artistic chef. Drinks- do I need to say more? The refreshing, sweet yet potent reggae rum punch was a personal favourite, with tangy notes of citrus and strawberry, complimented perfectly by the loud nature of Wray and Nephew. The remainder of my friends thoroughly enjoyed the burst of the Caribbean Candy Sour cocktail 🍹. Turtle Bay is the spot to go for families, couples, work-do’s and a general catch up for friends. Don’t think twice and book a table as soon as you can!

Had a bloody hootanany of a time. good red stripe

Amazing atmosphere, amazing food, amazing annabel. Anna is the best waitress I’ve had in years. Well done annabel, you go girl. Thank you turtle bay for a lovely evening.

Helena was amazing despite not having the food we was after.

Woohoo we had a lovely time here with friends. Anna the waitress been fantastic. It's my go to place when at Chelmsford

Anna was great, my friend Lucas really loved her service.

Ben's service was fantastic today. Polite and attentive in all ways. Food was amazing and arrived in a very reasonable timeframe.

WE LOVE BEN 🫶🏻 what a legend !!

Ben was so amazing as our waiter he was so friendly and chatty and made our experience at turtle bay so fun and we loved it! His service was amazing and quick and he was so handsome with his blonde hair! Not GAY! Our bottemless brunch was made so much more enjoyable knowing we had Ben as our waiter and he recommended drinks too! Amazing xxx

Had so much fun, Anna was a great server

Very lovely waitress very chatty and made our experience amazing (Anna).

Helena was great super service very polite and professional. Great advice on the goat curry thanks so much

10/10 service from Jaz for our Bottomless Brunch

Very nice server, gave good recommendations 👍

Anna gave us great service🫡 Big up Anna

The mix of textures and flavors in every dish was incredible. Truly a chef’s masterpiece!

Excellent service by Tamzin today. Food is always spot on. Thank you.

Had the most amazing time at bottomless brunch all thanks to Elizabeth. She was absoloutly amazing !

I really enjoyed my meal here, Tamzin offered amazing service and was really friendly!!

Our server Elizabeth was absolutely brilliant. I didn’t feel like I was looking round for her all evening either which was great. Overall fantastic service. Will definitely be returning!

Anna was amazing, very attentive and polite

I had never been to a bottomless brunch before and Elizabeth made the experience for my friends and i so much fun!! Couldn’t ask for a better waitress!