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.

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.

Good portion home made top quality food at great prices had the best sausage roll made on the premises of my life other people said they came especially for the home made pasteres all locally sourced ingredients amazing

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

Family day out at Walton Pier. After feeling peckish, we decided to walk a couple of minutes along the sea front to the Colonnade kiosk where we were served by the lovely Claire and Charley. We decided to go for the freshly made doughnuts and were not disappointed! No where in this location does it better! Friendly, great value for money and beautiful location onlooking the sea. Highly recommend

Visited many times but today remembered to take a pic, usually too busy gossiping with friends. Arrived about 11, I opted for eggs on toast as I have the last few visits as always cooked to perfection. The choice of meals and price is really good, with a variety of food cooked fresh to order. My friends had a baguette and a toastie. Which come generously filled. Always a nice affordable treat.

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.

Tasty food, polite delivery man.