The best restaurants in Maldon East of England

This restaurant is no longer trading - this building is now occupied by Maldon Spice. Completely different management and staff. Reviews for Chilli are no longer relevant

Had a delicious lunch with a group of friends, the staff were very welcoming and friendly. We all enjoyed our food, nobody was disappointed with their choice. Portions were a good size and the quality was excellent. As the weather was warm, we sat outside for a drink before going to our table inside. Would highly recommend.

Getting a delivery from this place is hit and miss. I’ve been using them for a few years and it’s just getting worse. Delivery drivers are rude and forcefully hand you the food. Once I told the driver the food was cold, and his response was “well it’s not exactly sunny and warm outside is it”. It takes well over an hour to get anything, and when you do get it the food is like rubber where it’s been sat under hot lights waiting for someone to deliver it, or it’s stone cold. Pizza is rarely hot as it’s not transported in bags to keep it hot and bottles of drinks are warm, never cold out of the fridge. When you do eventually get fed up of waiting an hour or so for something that you wouldn’t even put outside for the local cats and foxes, you are just told barefaced lies about why you haven’t got it when it’s blatantly been forgotten to be cooked or sat on the side and not been sent for delivery. I would just rather be told the truth and wait 2 hours for something that is worth the money you’re paying. I would respect that more. I don’t live that far away and there is no reason for the food to take as long as it does or be as cold and bad as it is when it eventually turns up. I know how difficult things must be at times, especially on Fridays and Saturdays when it is busy, but the management don’t seem to organise very well. It’s a shame because when it’s right, it’s very good. But more often than not, it’s a very low standard. On the flip side, the lady on the phone is lovely, and she must be sick to death of people calling and complaining to her when it’s not her fault. As a final thought. I’m done with this place. Stop putting menus through my door.

Had a lovely Christmas meal, the food is excellent and big portions. Thank you to all the staff that made our evening really enjoyable.

Best Sunday pub roast we’ve ever had! We definitely will be returning, delicious roast beef, huge portions with all the trimmings! And a homely environment too!

The Chequers is an excellent pub and restaurant. The menu is varied and the portions are generous. The quality of the food is always very good. I always have problems deciding on what to order as I really like about 8 things on the menu. What a dilemma to have! The bars are in keeping with this historic coaching inn. Cosy and welcoming. The selection of ales is very much to my taste and I enjoy the choice. The friendliness and service of the staff is first class. The host, Dominic, is usually on hand to have a chat or checking if his customers are happy. This really is my favourite pub in the whole of the Maldon area.

Absolutely appalling service, one hour waiting for a simple wrap whilst seeing other people that arrive after us being served. Def won’t return and not recommend.

Really pleased, delivered quickly, was hot and cooked very well. Had a chicken shish and some wings - no dry chicken to be seen! Would recommend.

Food was awful, less than expected, manager was absolutely rude, I would NOT recommend, stay a mile away!!!!!! Had 4 people eating and all of them had a different option and they all said it was awful

Disgusting! My husband and I got sick after having takeaway. Food poisening ! Chicken wasn’t cooked and chips were cold! Never again!

I loved the food , ask for the special Chinese jelly , it’s off the menu but it’s delicious as a dessert . So fresh and tasty . Eaten here for many years . The best Chinese in town !! The ribs are killer !

Ordered a delivery and knew straight away the food would be bad. Within 10 minutes of calling, m food arrived and it was clearly microwaved to within an inch of its life. Nothing seemed fresh, the beef was rubbery and the sauce was bitter. The wontons were so flat I still don't know if they had filling in or not! Honestly it was almost inedible. I wasted so so much!! Usually I'd save it for the next day but it was only fit for the bin.

Great pub, great selection of lager. Only thing it could do to improve is a wider selection of ale

Massively gone down hill. Looked forward to eating their honey chicken that always used to be amazing. We ordered it and it came out like a kids chicken nuggets and chips meal with barely any honey on it at all. Not at all like it used to me. Very over priced and would have been just the same as a chicken nuggets meal from mcdonalds. Service was very poor too considering only 3 tables being used. Definitely won't be going back again. What a disappointment

Set right on the side of the River Crouch. A proper English pub atmosphere and decor. Friendly, efficient service. Food good.