The best restaurants serving British food in Thorpe Southend-on-Sea East of England

Friendly staff and excellent food

Just stopped on the off chance to get a double espresso and a black coffee I’ll get around a bit. I think a lot of coffee and it’s the best coffee I’ve tasted and I drove out of my way to come again the next day 👍

Amazing service! What a lovely, attentive, friendly owner! He made our experience wonderful from the start. It was late as we had been to adventure island with our 3 children and I was apprehensive as to what would still be open at 9.45pm. So glad we found this place- food was delicious, well priced but what made the night for us was the kindness of the owner! We had fish and chips, sausage in batter and a side of mozzarella sticks- all perfect! Thank you 😊

Visited this morning with my family before we set off back to London after a short break. Food was extremely tasty and the service was excellent. If I'm ever back in Southend I'll definitely be visiting this cafe again.

Went for lunch, it was a Tuesday and while not full there were still plenty of tables occupied in the restaurant. I had the scallops, chicken and then the chocolate delice. All were very tasty and everything is always so brilliantly and delicately presented. My husband had the crab, salmon special and the deconstructed eton mess which was served in a merengue shell which looked great. We have never had bad service here, Joelle in particular is fantastic, on hearing we got married at the hotel 4 years ago made sure we got a little something special even though it wasn't our actual anniversary.

Food and drink was nice however survive was a little slow and servers made us feel rushed so didn’t feel relaxed while eating

15 of us visited for the Festive menu with starter, Carvery, dessert and tea/coffee. The lovely waitress was so busy, but so kind, helpful and patient. We were put in a fairly quiet area too, which suited us fine. We will be back. Thankyou

Went here last night. The restaurant itself is beautiful, very much a good blend of modern and Asian. The service staff were good, very attentive but one of my pet hates is the removal of plates when not everyone has finished, it makes you feel rushed. Which given the place is not that busy is insane to turn tables quickly. The front of house though needs an attitude change. You're a restaurant in Southend, not Michelin starred. Try smiling it won't hurt. My husband actually wanted to leave because of you. Food. Good menu, interesting ingredients and combinations but unfortunately bland. So really needs some spicing, not hot, just flavour. Overall, Im in two minds about returning especially when there are other restaurants nearby which I think are far better.

First time in ages. Great traditional breakfast - we'll cooked and presented - in lovely setting: the park gardens on a sunny day. Two breakfasts with drinks: £19. I don't know why this place doesn't come to mind more often. Family run by same family for many years. Must go here more!