The best restaurants in Southend-on-Sea East of England

Lovely venue quick efficient staff friendly clean venue and delicious! Venue is accessible clean always quick service great portions of food hot drinks! Variety!

The best takeaway I've ever had in Essex 100 percent worth every penny before recommend

My sister and I were looking for somewhere for dinner in Southend and found the great reviews for this restaurant. It did not disappoint! Great selection of vegetarian dishes for me and 2for1 cocktails- what's not to like! Would definitely recommend!

Pre-theatre dinner in a lovely restaurant. The place was very busy at 8pm when we arrived. Told staff we needed to be be gone by half nine and they were happy to accommodate this request. Portions are very generous and the prices are very reasonable. The food was delicious and everyone was happy at our table. Also the complimentary limoncello at the end was a nice touch. We will definitely be back to enjoy the food at a more leisurely pace.

I could not love this place more it’s friendly welcoming and nothing is too much trouble! The food is incredible and the vibe is just what you want from a lovely dinner out! We witnessed people being rude for no reason and the staff were so accommodating- do not miss this place and enjoy every minute as they have found a little soft spot in my heart after an awful bereavement this week they made me smile so well done to all of them and we will definitely be back xx

Chocolate making workshop for a hen party. So much fun! Sarah and her team gave us 100%, so cheery and accommodating. The experience was perfect for a chilled and relaxed hen, not complicated and able to have some Prosecco and giggle away. Thank you Sarah’s creative kitchen for some fun memories

Lovely cafe. Always a pleasure to eat here. The owners are very friendly and we are warmly greeted each time we visit with a nice chat too. The food is delicious and freshly prepared. Can honestly say we have enjoyed every meal we have had here. This is our number one cafe to have lunch. The little talk burger is thoroughly enjoyed by my husband as is the eggs royal. On the whole we feel it’s the best cafe in Leigh-on-sea and definitely worth a visit.

We popped into Milton Cafe for lunch - never been there before and so it was a random choice on our way to the theatre. Wow! The pasta dishes were lovely and the service was fantastic. Also got to try their homemade garlic bread and hot sauce. I couldn't stop eating! Really friendly, lovely atmosphere and next time we're in Southend I'd definitely go again. And prices all good too. Thanks for a great experience!

Found this place by accident and so glad we did. Great food and service, reasonably priced will definitely go again.

Cannot praise the staff more highly. We took a Special needs and Disabilities group of 25 people on the afternoon of the 15th December for a Christmas meal. The food was excellent, Staff friendly and very pleasant, together with the Service. They accommodated at the last moment, after we had been let down by a large Pub chain, but were excellent. Highly recommend and worth a visit. On behalf of Sunday Club

Regular returning customer. Every time food and customer service is excellent. Best wings restaurant there is!!!! Would highly recommend :)

What a lovely woman Pauline is n food was amazing well worth the 1hr plus journey 2 get the rice n peas, curried goat, coleslaw, plantain n mac n cheese. Absolutely scrumptious.

Tom is very welcoming visit when ever I can, great food and service, clean and plenty of parking on the London Road to stop and recharge for the day ahead. You will want to visit again.

Exactly what the name suggests - its great!! - been here a number of times, mostly for funerals - cheap beer and great atmosphere!

Tasty, good priced dining experience. Many options for both food and drink. FYI we found best value parking at Victoria Avenue, SS2 6AL!