The best restaurants serving British food in Tendring East of England

Tried this newly reopened pub and found it to be pleasantly refurbished, the new owner and the staff were very welcoming. We tried 3 starters on their currently limited menu which were all delicious. Perfectly cooked, well presented and very tasty. I can honestly say the salt and pepper squid is one of the best I have ever tasted. We can't wait to try out their full menu once it is in place. Lovely atmosphere and highly recommended.

Very friendly staff, lovely breakfast, staff went out of their way to make sure we got exactly what we wanted, we had the breakfast but didn’t really want toast. We asked if we could have a fried slice instead and it wasn’t a problem at all, this is now our local, if you’re in Walton you must try this cafe

We visited brightlingsea today. On arrival we went straight to get lunch. Food was a good price and delicious. We had loaded fries and panini and my son had sausage and chips. We later returned and brought buckets and spades, bait for crabbing, more drinks and ice creams throughout the day. After regularly using them throughout day for refreshments we asked if we could have some boiled water to fill a flask for my 5 week old baby for his bottle and they charged us for boiled water! This I feel is disgusting. The café was heaving all day and they must of made a killing but to charge for boiled water has angered me and truly made me think twice about using this café again as I think that is greedy.

Perfect location for a cocktail in the sun. Service was exceptional and friendly. Cocktail was to die for. Enjoyed our drinks we booked the next day for breakfast. Food was hot, fresh & tasty. Again superb service from another team of staff. Such a happy place to be.

Very good service, top quality produce good variety of food choices drinks both soft and alcoholic and excellent coffee

This is the second time we have been here and the service is absolutely fantastic. The staff are very welcoming and friendly and the food is delicious. I think this place is worth visiting and we'll worth the money. Thank you to all the staff for your kindness and look forward to seeing you again when we are next down here. :-)

Since reopening and new ownership this place is so much better. Pie is yummy and staff are great :) I would say Tendering now have a good place to go for a decent pie and mash meal! They also do salt beef bagels (Although too expensive @ £7.50 they are delicious) A Must try if you are in clacton!

First time to Brightlingsea, decided to come here for a drink and possibly stay for food. I stood at the bar and waited while the bar maid was showing a group of men something on her phone, she looked at me and then carried on with her phone! There were only a handful of people in there, obviously regulars so I was of no interest to the bar maid. This was on September 2nd at approximately 5pm. So unfortunately I walked back outside to my friend and we left. Will not be returning. Never felt so uncomfortable in my life.

Really enjoyed our visit - the tower is amazing with differing art and craft displays on every floor, which breaks the climb up the 111 spiral metal stairways . Amazing view from the top. Cafe has an outside shepherds hut servery, with hot menu items prepared in the tower and served outside or on first two floors cafe seating. Super friendly staff.

My friend booked a table for 3 over the phone. We have been before but not since Covid, recommended by a friend who was a ‘regular’ and lives in the village, none of us will be back. I noticed there was another reservation on our table and queried this with the guy behind the counter who confirmed yes our table was only reserved for us for 90 minutes. Nothing was said when the table was booked over the phone, this isnt stated on either your website or your menu, there is a reference to it on your Facebook page in March this year however I would not consider that to be all over your social media as the waitress told us, to be told all our regulars know and many places are the same is just rubbish, we meet for lunch regularly and we have never had any time constraints anywhere! Both my son and myself work in hospitality and would never dream of speaking to a customer with the tone and with the rudeness that the lady who ‘served’ us did…..it was defensive and unapologetic. We finished our coffee and left, we went 10 minutes down the road and the welcome and hospitality we received could not have been more different.

Thank you for accommodating my booking for 6 of us today 18th December 2023 apologies if we were a bit noisey 🙄 the food, drink and service was all good. L👀king to return in the new year, Happy Xmas to you both you ladies at the potato shack. Peter C

Stopped in for a coffee and a burger while walking along the prom. Wonderful view, good value, and one of the best burgers we’ve ever had!

Great cafe on the Homestead Lake campsite. We had a breakfast and two lunches there. The home made turkey and mushroom pie was lovely as were the omelettes. We also tried the apple crumble and cherry crumble – both very nice. We missed out on Fish and Chip Friday as we did not book. They also do Roasts on a Sunday but we didnt get a chance to try them but going by the other food served, I am sure it will be good the next time we visit the campsite. Well worth a visit.

A unique place to sit because of the location alongside the steam trains, but if you like good coffee you will be very disappointed.

lovely food good old fashion pie mash liquor,shepherds pie,delicious homemade cooked food, kids meals available and wheelchair friendly.very clean, plenty seating a must to visit.