Best Prawn cocktail in Colchester

7 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Deck
The Deck
97/100 (139 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Seafood
Mussels in White Wine Sauce
Prawn Baguette
Seafood Cocktail
Fritto Misto
Lobster Roll
Clam Chowder
Seafood Nachos
Prawn Ssndwhich
Rustic Salted Potatoes
Platter Selection
Prawn cocktail
Caridean Shrimp
Homemade Chowder of the Day Served with Bread & Butter
seafood platter
jacket potato
Smoked Salmon
Grilled Sardines
Grilled Prawns
"Food was ok, the mussels were better than the rest we have ordered. We would have liked it more if the sardines would have been cleaned and gutted...."
Oana Panainte
"Thank you to Maureen and Sharon…. Sharon after seeing master chef made popcorn cockles…. Wow wow…. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ And the..."
The Don Does
"The place was very nice and rustic. The food was awesome and the service was great... thank you for having us..."
Sj Kizuna
"Second time visiting in as many weeks, and just as impressed as we were the first time. Food is simply fantastic (we had the Seafood nachos) the..."
Angelina Kemp
"Had probably best lunch of the year, fantastic service and outstanding quality of food. 100% recommend eating in or out. Will be returning before..."
Reece Brandon
"Loved it,great food,great friendly service would 100%..."
Adam Holman
"Had a fabulous lunch , cozy with the blankets provided. The staff couldn’t be friendlier . Took take out home too..."
Kelly Spencer
"I Keep coming back for more... Been a customer since way before Lockdown’s 1,2 & 3 then sat in (out) for their Seafood Nachos (enough for two) ,..."
CAM 555
"Simply the best seafood I've had since...I honestly can't remember when. Lovely lady, pick what you want - YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Just leave..."
Sarah Munson
"Excellent food. Well worth every penny. If only we lived nearer..."
Janet Adams
The Company Shed
The Company Shed
90/100 (3927 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Healthy
British
Healthy
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Drinks
Fish Platter
Cakes
Fresh Oysters from West Mersea
Clams
Smoked Fish
Cockle
Salty Grilled Tiger Prawns
Oyster
Tiger Prawns
Fish
Native Oysters
Mussels
Jellied Eels
Dressed crab
Salad and Dressing
Shellfish
Gravlax
Prawn cocktail
Salt & Pepper Chilli Squid
Salmon
Mersea Craft Beer
Salt and pepper squid
Local Sea Bass
Fish & chips
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Scallops
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Seafood Platters
Seafood Platters
Oysters Rockefeller
Lobster
Cake
Prawns
Muscles
Soup
Pâté
Mixed Seafood Platter
Salad
Mackerel
Baguette
Green Lip Mussels
Fresh Fish
Roe
Grilled Oysters
Crab
Side Salad
Razor Clams
Tuna Burger
Scallops
Sit down
Healthy
Seafood
British
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
BYOB
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a great unpretentious restaurant, it’s hard to imagine, plastic tablecloths in a hut and a real muck in feel to the place, wipe your hands on..."
Paul Wenderling
"Used the online booking for delivery. We were staying at the Seaview Park (behind the beach huts) and booked the final delivery slot and to meet at..."
Jackie Ford
"Vary busy but the staff had it under control from the cod to the platter food was really good..."
Cherie Carolynne
"Having visited The Company Shed on numerous occasions in the past, we called in yesterday. Once again the crab platter was deliciously fresh. The..."
Carol Donegan
"Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yummy..."
Shirley McLeod
"If your into your sea-food this is the best Very basic tables and seating but the food is 1st class You can’t book a table it’s a case of just..."
Dean Hazell
"Thank you so much for a wonderful dining experience at lunch-time today. The food, ambience and cheerful staff certainly helped to lighten a grey and..."
Carolyn Mathers
"Been going there for over 20 years it was lovely food then and still is now the staff are all friendly we all really enjoyed it..."
Su Berisha-Mead
"Amazing seafood. Bring your own bread (-there’s a bakers close by) and your own alcoholic drinks. Have been here a few times now and it always..."
Michael Temple
"Utterly fabulous - food so fresh and delicious - staff very friendly and helpful - always a queue so book..."
Nid Osman
"A great place if you love seafood. You can’t book just turn up It’s worth the..."
Karen Hawker
"Staff and food amazing absolutely wonderful and the atmosphere spot on . Have been many times and every time people on other tables cannot help but..."
Janine Stephens
"Fantastic seafood, great atmosphere and extremely friendly helpful staff..."
Diane Richardson
"Good value. Seafood was fresh and cheap. Good excuse for a drive out that..."
Decentfeed
"The booking, ordering crabs and oysters ahead of time was easy and handled well. It’s VERY tiny and has one stove with an open window to vent and..."
Gary Wise
"Simply - truly fantastic seafood. For info, they now sell beer and wine but you can still BYO. More importantly, they now require BOOKINGS. Without..."
andrew walledge
"So simple, great seafood done really well! BYOB (and bring some nice bread! They have rolls but they're not great)... Check high tide times before..."
Daniela Prina
"Always a special fish foodie place to go. The addition of braaied King prawns to the menu was my favourite. Had that nice smoky char..."
Judy Veal
"Popped in for cockles and anchovy fillets to takeaway and was looked after by an extremely friendly and engaging lady who went out of her way to..."
Lawrance Devon
"Very much a spit and sawdust fish restaurant. Amazing staff, who are friendly and welcoming, plus helpful when choosing from the menu or specials. An..."
David Wilkinson
"AMAZING! Unreal food - Cant wait to come back! Fresh food, great value for money, local oysters and wine! Lola was lovely, welcoming and funny..."
Vikki Abols
"Excellent bubblu service with a smile, authentic experience and top notch seafood with quick service. It is extremely rustic, so wear warm clothes in..."
Catherine Charles
"Went for breakfast today, hands down the best seafood I've ever had, the sea salt and garlic mayo is amazing and the prawns so easy to peel. The..."
Emma
"We drove there from Clacton not too far No parking spaces at all but not the fault of the place itself as it’s very busy there We got some oysters..."
Lee Pirate
"Wow! We visited The Company Shed on a recommendation and we were very impressed. We had the Crab platter, garlic grilled lobster, tiger prawns,..."
Cass Kalogirou
"The seafood was fab! Fresh & delicious. We had pre booked over a week in advance. Unfortunately, we were seated on an outside table, right on the..."
Jane H
"Visiting Mersea for the weekend and was real excited to try the Company Shed. Happy to say that everything we'd read is true, the food is amazing...."
Ella Jeffreys
"Rode to The Company Shed from London just to try the seafood as they have excellent reviews. Pleased to say they 100% deserve 5star rating as..."
Joe
Balkerne Restaurant
Balkerne Restaurant
88/100 (1346 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
European
European
Contemporary
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Egg and chips
Trio of Lies Sorry Pies
Cornflakes
A Wee Gammon
Limoncello Trifle and Popcorn Sundae
Hunter's BBQ Chicken
Ribs and Smoky Paprika Chicken Tenders
Roast Beef
Toast
Roast Beef
Cakes
Puddings
Lamb
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cake
Fish
Mixed Grill Platter
Pork
Toast
Eton Mess Sundae
Pork Belly
Cocktails
8oz Steak
Plaice
Strawberry daiquiri
Vegetarian English Breakfast
Duck
Prawn cocktail
Chicken & Ribs Combo
Risotto
Beer
Turkey Sunday Roast
Salmon
Sit down
British
Contemporary
European
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Validated Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Visa
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Be arrived about 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Ordered coffee. Then we ordered some drinks and then we ordered food. Coffee came out then we ordered..."
harry farrow
"Nice food . Lovely atmosphere. Great music playing..."
Richard Ford
"Servicing the Premier Inn it is adjacent to, the Balkerne is a busy pub with lots of workers using the place. The menu reflects the changing times..."
Dave Jones
"Really lovely. Clean, welcoming great food and drinks at good prices. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent thank..."
Lynn Ripley
"I popped into this pub for lunch whilst my car was being serviced at a nearby dealer. Excellent service from the staff, extremely attentive and well..."
Ashley Tapping
"brilliant roast turkey was a bit crewy though but it was..."
philip iron
"Overall nice meal, not busy for a Saturday and had about three different waitresses but they were nice enough. Had the mixed grill and steak was..."
Bradley McDowell
"Better than the Bowling Green at Weeley where the carpet is filthy. More wood at Balkerne Gate. Service a bit slow. Had to wait longer for one member..."
Gill Chinery
"Polite staff and a clean and comfortable dining experience. Food was nothing special - just the average 'pub grub' so have rated it 5 stars as wasn't..."
Aiden Walsh
"Food was lovely service and atmosphere good as well and not..."
Barry Ockendon
"I had a dinner here with family, looking for somewhere quiet and some choices. It's not especially special, but did provide some options for vegans...."
Andrew Austin
"Food was lovely, staff were very friendly and atmosphere was..."
Karam Amarshi
"Visited for tea whilst staying at the Premier Inn next door. Friendly welcome, quick service and piping hot food. Great price too. Would definitely..."
Sarah Walker
"We enjoyed a mid afternoon sharing platter this afternoon. Service a bit slower than usual, used plates needed clearing away, suggesting staff a bit..."
Ann Hutchings
Foresters Arms
Foresters Arms
76/100 (1380 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Loose Leaf Teas
Vegan Cheesecake
Roast Beef
Traditional Sunday Roast
Strawberry Daquiri
Toast
New Wine Selection
Rumpsteak
Hamburger
Prawn cocktail
Toast
Cappuccino
Sunday roast
Veggie Breakfast
Beer
egg
Espresso Martini
Roast Dinner
Guinness
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Frappucino
Beef
Flowering Tea
Port Wine
Banana Pancakes
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Private Dining
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Visa
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Really friendly, great food and efficient service. Came today and was warmly welcomed. Ordered food which was served quickly. Food was delicious..."
Daryl Hailes
"We had a lovely afternoon in the Foresters with friends. Lucy kept the drinks flowing, while Louise prepared delicious meals which were then served..."
John Burgess
"As soon as you walk in, you will love this pub. The atmosphere is congenial and the food/drink is exceptional. The staff are amongst the..."
Stephen Foster-Pilkington
"Fun, friendly and cozy local Colchester pub. Slightly tucked away but well worth searching out. Friendly and professional staff, good food and..."
Mark P
"Up in Colchester on business. Dropped in for a pint after a meal in town. Had a pleasant walk through the park and stopped off for a pint here on way..."
David Stewart
"Great service today from Richard and the Chef. Food and service top notch. Great to have a chat with them whilst paying. If I was local it would..."
Kev Johnson
"Called in at the Foresters Arms tonight while in the area . If happened to be steak night so my wife and I had steak and a sweet and got a free..."
Mark Wass
"Had a fabulous afternoon yesterday. Linda serving the food. Lucy serving drinks and Louise cooked the most amazing cauliflower & Lentil pie. When I..."
Melanie Burgess
"Great meal and great service, I would definitely recommend the Foresters Arms to anyone looking to enjoy a good Sunday lunch in Colchester...."
GEP
"Nice proper pub, tucked away in a niche in the town centre. Please don't go there and make it..."
David Jewell
Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte
74/100 (7364 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
British
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Apple Pie & Custard
Roast Beef
Puddings
Chicken platter
Chicken and Chorizo Skewers
Cheesecakes
Cake
Twix Sunday
Chicken Wings
Sausage
Salad
Sirloin Steak
Roast Chicken
Fried
Wings
Nachos
Veggie Burger
Roast Dinner
Risotto
Roast Chicken
Sirloin Steak
Coleslaw
Salmon
Fish and Chips
Cakes
Jacket Potato
Chicken Wings
Lamb
Yorkshire Pudding
Burger
Risotto
Fish
Cheesecake
Veggie Burger
Fish and chips
Fish & Chips
menu
Fish & chips
Ribs
Curry
Whipped ice cream
Sweet Potato
Prawn cocktail
New York Burger
Beef
Sea Bass
Classic Cheese Burger
Nachos
Roast Beef
Beer
Pepsi Max
Sunday roast
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My partner and I decided that we were going to have an afternoon out and following a recommendation from a work colleague, decided to give this place..."
Nick Stevens
"First time visiting the restaurant, and we was all pleasantly surprised with the amazing service and food. We was served by a young lady who seemed..."
Jack Appleby
"We had an amazing meal tonight. The food was yummy and the service amazing. Can’t recommend it..."
Charlotte McVeigh
"Our first visit to this new pub. Very impressed polite staff,, spacious inside we had a table in the loung area which was nice and food was nicely..."
Pauline Akbal
"There was a large group of us who ate here last night. The staff all round from the waitress to the chef were very good. We had very quick service..."
Kelly Robinson
"First visit here. Lots of parking spaces, weekend may be different. The restaurant was lovely, staff friendly, polite and helpful. Waiting time..."
Marie Millar
"Nice and clean, dog and family friendly. Loved how the menu has a full calorie breakdown - would like to see more options for nutritional needs and..."
Rebecca Manship
"We had a fantastic 3 meat roast here today, the service was brilliant and our waitress Georgina was 1st class, we had a lovely dessert too, we will..."
Paul Meadows
"We went for our family Christmas meal here. The food was good. Tomato and basil soup was tasty but quite bitty however the beef and Mash was very..."
Holly J
"Great meal. 14 of us and the service was very good. Food was nice too.. except for my sister's chicken salad ... the chicken was shredded and looked..."
Karen Quilter
"I don't think I was expecting much from this restaurant however I was wrong. The food is is excellent and price wise very good. The waitress was..."
Ruth Mee
"Popped in for some low key lunch and wasn't disappointed! The building itself is quite large, with a lovely decor inside that mixes old with new in a..."
Jana O'Loughlin
"Great place,staff were lovely ,service was great 👍 food lovely especially the 3 meats roast..."
Shiobhan Giles
"Went there on a Friday night. Fantastic atmosphere due to it being nice and busy. Service was great, efficient and quick. The food was very good for..."
Ryan W
"Visited for the first time today for lunch with my husband and son. Didn’t book a table. The food was delicious and came quickly. Would highly..."
Holly Deering
"I visited with my daughter at lunchtime on one of the very hottest days of the year. Luckily the pub has air conditioning, It also has outdoor..."
Sharon S
"We went here for the first time today and both had the chicken roast and then apple pie for dessert which were both delicious. The service was..."
Jess Langford
"Great food, impeccable service. The atmosphere was good but very loud, so it made it difficult to hear people on the opposite side of the table. Food..."
Mark Penry
"There is a great new addition to this Friendly Pub. A small function room has been built by the side of the restaurant area. Ideal for a family..."
darron welch
"A fantastic visit after a long cold day at the zoo! I honestly can't fault them - the meals were all delicious, the waitress was very friendly (and..."
Carissa Tolmie
"Our waitress Georgina was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about menu items. She really went the extra mile in delivering great service. I have..."
Jack R
"It was very nice, we were in a new add extention which was , light and bright with fabulous modern designs with leave patterns and nice..."
Hev S
Kings Arms
Kings Arms
71/100 (1203 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
British
British
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Big Fish & Chips
Full breakfast
Aperol Spritz and Negroni
Onion rings
Nachos
Lemon chicken
Fish and Chips
Prawn cocktail
Lobster Roll
Chicken Wings
Beer
Lobster Roll
Cider
Sunday roast
Sunday roast beef
Nachos
Burger
Christmas pudding
Chicken Wings
Chardonnay
Guinness Draught
Beef
Estrella Damm
Pork
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
Fish and chips
Ciabatta
The Driest Burger in Colchester
Steak
Fried
Bar
Pub
Grill
Gastropub
British
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Buffet
American Express
Serves Alcohol
Mastercard
Wine and Beer
Visa
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great dog friendly pub, with excellent food, the staff were excellent attentive and helpful, the pub quiz on the Tuesday was great fun and very well..."
Tony Jones
"Nice little bar with a large sloped seating area out the..."
Jeff Lucas
"I’ve been to the kings arms a couple times now both for drinks and also for food. The staff are very welcoming and always take the time to..."
James Sterriker
"When planning an overnight stay between jobs I found this little gem of a place on booking dot com. Firstly the room, i stayed in no.7, part of the..."
Pete Martin
"Very friendly and good service, food nice and warm..."
L P
"Great place for drinks with friends especially on a hot sunny day with their large beer garden. Staff are always friendly. Only ever been when this..."
Scott Bird
"Had a great time here late Friday afternoon. The two guys serving were so efficient and welcoming. We sat outside in the courtyard. Certainly..."
darron welch
"The pub garden is amazing, best in the area. Ordered 5 small plates and they were delicious! Looking forward to my next..."
Craig Marriner
"We popped in for a late lunch and were not disappointed. We had veggie chicken wings, Korean burger and hunter's chicken. All very tasty, happy with..."
Jana O'Loughlin
"Hadn't been there for over 10 years,very glad I did. Refurb is excellent, the garden seating has been hugely expanded and done..."
Alasdair Barclay
"Lovely staff, a great beer choice, amazing cheese toasties and the best pub garden in Colchester. It does get busy on sunny days but if you download..."
K R
"Brilliant afternoon with Souled out. Great music and good food. Lots of fun for a Bank..."
Susan Hayward
"My ‘local’ in Colchester. Friendly, welcoming staff and great choice of beers and food. Get there early for a table in the beer garden on sunny..."
Chris Gillam
"Great atmosphere,fantastic food and amazing service. Can't wait to come..."
Laura Stevens
"Beautiful pub and one of the best beer gardens, grate live music, food decent and we all love a drink so no..."
Anton Candee
Balkerne Gate Table Table
Balkerne Gate Table Table
70/100 (3537 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Burger
Pies
Prawn cocktail
A Wee Gammon
Prawns
Beer
Limoncello Trifle and Popcorn Sundae
Egg and chips
Hunter's BBQ Chicken
Toast
Roast Beef
Nachos
Roast Turkey & Gammon
Beef
Sunday roast
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
Puddings
Juice & Smoothies
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cake
Lasagne
Mixed Grill Platter
Sundae
Cakes
Eton Mess Sundae
Pasta
Sausage
Lamb
8oz Steak
Salad
Fried
Pesto
Vegetarian English Breakfast
Salmon
Fish
Chicken & Ribs Combo
Pork
Turkey Sunday Roast
Roast Dinner
Cocktails
Trio of Lies Sorry Pies
Ribs
Roast Potatoes
Strawberry daiquiri
Cornflakes
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have been to your restaurant for the first time this evening . Not only is your bar staff ( I believe her name is Taylor ) very courteous and..."
Gary Purser
"Went for lunch with a friend didn't book but was shown straight to a table.. staff were helpful and friendly and accommodating.. there were a few..."
Sue 'Fraggles' Dellow
"Be arrived about 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Ordered coffee. Then we ordered some drinks and then we ordered food. Coffee came out then we ordered..."
harry farrow
"Nice food . Lovely atmosphere. Great music playing..."
Richard Ford
"Really lovely. Clean, welcoming great food and drinks at good prices. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent thank..."
Lynn Ripley
"I popped into this pub for lunch whilst my car was being serviced at a nearby dealer. Excellent service from the staff, extremely attentive and well..."
Ashley Tapping
"Servicing the Premier Inn it is adjacent to, the Balkerne is a busy pub with lots of workers using the place. The menu reflects the changing times..."
Dave Jones
"brilliant roast turkey was a bit crewy though but it was..."
philip iron
"Overall nice meal, not busy for a Saturday and had about three different waitresses but they were nice enough. Had the mixed grill and steak was..."
Bradley McDowell
"Better than the Bowling Green at Weeley where the carpet is filthy. More wood at Balkerne Gate. Service a bit slow. Had to wait longer for one member..."
Gill Chinery
"Polite staff and a clean and comfortable dining experience. Food was nothing special - just the average 'pub grub' so have rated it 5 stars as wasn't..."
Aiden Walsh
"Food was lovely service and atmosphere good as well and not..."
Barry Ockendon
"I had a dinner here with family, looking for somewhere quiet and some choices. It's not especially special, but did provide some options for vegans...."
Andrew Austin
"Food was lovely, staff were very friendly and atmosphere was..."
Karam Amarshi
"Visited for tea whilst staying at the Premier Inn next door. Friendly welcome, quick service and piping hot food. Great price too. Would definitely..."
Sarah Walker
"We enjoyed a mid afternoon sharing platter this afternoon. Service a bit slower than usual, used plates needed clearing away, suggesting staff a bit..."
Ann Hutchings
"Firstly, the wings are incredible. Proper home made mother's here. Get them with the sauce on the side... You know what? I was going to knock a star..."
Mart Brown