Best Tapas in Leigh-on Sea

9 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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Little Talk Cafe
Little Talk Cafe
100/100 (751 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Soups
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
European
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Cakes
Café
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Excellent, chanced upon this cafe at random. Excellent ambience, nice friendly staff, and the food was delicious, generous portions and not over..."
Mike Portsmouth
"Smashing friendly place. Delicious veggie fry up. Great service and good value. Will be back. Thank..."
Mel Freeman
"Had a lovely dinner here on a warm Tuesday evening. The food was amazing and the service outstanding! We had a great night of tapas and wine and will..."
Lara Stannard
"Fantastic local cafe? I personally would call it a bistro. The food here is always flavoursome whether its a full English in the morning to a full..."
Robert Pacey
"Absolutely delightful. Googled somewhere for lunch as not local so thrilled it lived up to the reviews. Friendly staff. Delicious fresh food...."
Danielle Byron
"We have driven past this place a lot and have always been intrigued as to how a little place like this is almost always full of people. We tried it..."
Alex Layzell
"Full English cooked perfectly, gorgeous latte, friendly staff and only £8.50 all in. Definitely coming back here next time I'm in..."
John Paul Murphy
"We absolutely love popping in for lunch! Food is scrummy and the cakes 😋😋😋😋Always friendly. Thank..."
Barbara Welch
"Lovely café, food very good.. good atmosphere, lovely staff..Will definitely visit..."
Tina Jones
"Staff are lovely and the food is less greasy spoon, more like breakfast at an upmarket hotel. No cheap sausages and bacon or snotty eggs..."
Richard Wyatt
Cubanos Cafe Bistro
Cubanos Cafe Bistro
95/100 (1526 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cuban
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
British
British
Cuban
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Puddings
Toasts
Chicken and Bacon Salad
Beef
Cake
Mango Chicken
Pavlova
Waffles
Avocado Eggs
Sausage
Waffles & Crepes
Chicken Breast with Mango and Cuban Rice
Salad
Roast Dinner
Mushroom and Halloumi Burger with Onion Chutney and Handcut
Ribs & Wings and Fries
Coleslaw
Cakes
Whitebait Chicken Wings
Yorkshire Pudding
Lamb
Meat
Cuban Sandwich and Salad
Cheesecake
Sausage Rolls
Mojito
Grilled Sea Bass with Chimichurri
Tapas
english breakfast
Chicken and Brie Sandwich
Beer
Tapas Potatoes
Ribs
Chilli Beef Burger and Fries
Curry
Seafood salad
Lemon Drizzle Sponge Cake with Cream
Cheesecake
Sandwiches
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Sunday roast
Cuban
Café
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Amazing... Third time I have been here. I got there at half 11 between brekkie and lunch but I really wanted the Cuban sandwich (the best type of..."
the bezzo channel
"Situated on a quiet little high street, with plenty of on-street parking, it’s a little oasis of calm. The outdoor seating area on a sunny day is a..."
Kevin Kay
"Excellent little Bistro..Food is on par to up town venues. Had dinner on a Friday night which was lovely. I had the Lamb Rump & my husband the..."
Opal Edwards
"Amazing food, good ambiance. Highly recommend. Gluten free options, but with very limited vegetarian..."
Mervyn Andiapen
"Been here numerous times now, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Never ever disappoints. Food is always spot on, fresh and delicious. Highly..."
iain parry
"Really nice experience. Good food and great..."
Edward J
"Yes, very good food. This little Cubanos has excellent food and drink and fabulous service. Excellent produce and quality. Good price for a full..."
Mrs. Mariane Costa
"Always lovely food and nice staff here. Nice seating both in or out. Relaxed unpressured..."
No False Moves
"Excellent food and ambience. Polite and friendly hostess. Good gluten-free options for our..."
Jhulan Biswas
"I went with friends I had a lovely breakfast. Helpful and very pleasant waitresses, lovely..."
Terry Wilson
Legra Tap & Kitchen
Legra Tap & Kitchen
90/100 (287 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
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Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Asian
British
Street Food
Korean
Beer restaurants
Street Food
Korean
Beer restaurants
British
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Dog
Pork Belly Banh MI
Bao Bun Bo Nam Bo
Tapas
Burger Fries Mac N Cheese Side
Tacos
Fried
Juice
IPA
House Fries
Guinness Draught
Fried Chicken Burger
Burger
Chicken Wings
Tacos
Street Food
Korean
Beer restaurants
Asian
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
American Express
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"First time here made welcome. Had ramps for wheelchair so very good. Good food and beer. We really enjoyed it there. Will be back soon. Highly..."
cazzy cat
"Recently just been having drinks, but have previously eaten food, Leigh on Sea Brewery are a great local brewery, with a huge selection of beers..."
Matt Alexander
"Absolutely brilliant night out. Wine tasting and quiz night. I tried two of the beers on tap suggested by very knowledgeable barman, pier train and..."
Bob Cooper
"Artisan beer and mexican taquitos and fries yes, it was absolutely delicious combo😋🍻 Definitely kids friendly and pets..."
Mrs. Mariane Costa
"Delicious food - one of the best burgers I’ve had in Essex and the Korean fried chicken is juicy, flavoursome and tender. Great range of local..."
Rory Lam
"This place is great! Lovely atmosphere with music in the background and not overpowering. There's lots of seating outside and the inside is..."
rick goldy
"Full disclosure - prior to Legra Tap opening I’d long been a fan of Black Circus Food who run the kitchen, and of LOS Brewery and it’s beers. The..."
Sam Bromfield
"We went on a Sunday and we a bit disappointed that there wasn't a roast dinner option - however the options they had were delicious and we really..."
Elisabeth Gibbons
"Interesting place. Friendly and knowledagble bar staff, but was lacking atmosphere when I called (it was a very wet and stormy day and there were few..."
Andrew Tipple
"Great local bar/kitchen, owned and operated by a local leigh on sea brewery. Fantastic flavoursome food 👍, simple but tasty.😁 An extensive ..."
Hugh Ross
Thamesbreeze Bar, Restaurant And Events
Thamesbreeze Bar, Restaurant And Events
89/100 (348 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
British
Bar
Grill
Grill
European
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Espresso
Luxury Fish Pie
Sangria
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Seafood linguine
Homemade Cheesecake
Oven Baked Salmon
Duck
Duck Confit
Bangers and Mash
Starter Plate
Crayfish and Prawn Risotto
Cheesecake
Pan-Fried Fillet of Seabass
Tapas
Homemade Fat Chips
Prawns
Sunday Roast Beef Pork or Chicken
Gourmet Cheeseburger
Cheesecakes
Roast Lamb with Yorkshire Pudding
Pat'e Starter
Thamesbreeze Fishpie Special
Lamb
Wedding Cake
Sunday roast
Fish
Deep Fried Calamari
Sit down
Bar
Grill
British
European
Buffet
Free off-street parking
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Wine and Beer
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had our Wedding meal and party here on Friday and I cannot recommend the venue enough. The owners are so helpful and accommodating, food is..."
Emily Salkind
"Just had a really lovely evening at Thames Breeze. There were 10 of us and all had a roast; beef, pork and chicken - all the food was delicious! The..."
Deanne Hensey
"I can't recommend highly enough. We had our wedding reception here and every single guest raved about the food the service and atmosphere. The food..."
Leigh Edgeworth
"I didn't eat when I visited, as I tend to pop in for a few drinks mid afternoon when I get a chance, but the food being served to other people looks..."
Tim Jones
"Fantastic food and great value. The staff are amazing so helpful. Had an absolutely fabulous birthday lunch here yesterday. Everyone I know always..."
Annnie Nelson
"Roast dinner, reasonably priced, quick service and good cooked food. We like it here. Well worth a visit Nick &..."
Nick Earl
"Excellent selection, and cooked perfectly, staff were attentive, all our meals arrived together. Great atmosphere. Will recommend to friends. It was..."
Jacqueline Mayot
"I come here regularly, very friendly staff, service and food is reasonably priced, see picture. It's got a good atmosphere and they have all the..."
Nick Owens
"Last minute booking with a friend for Sunday Roast. Really lovely dinner. Piping hot. Great service and very..."
Paula Steward
"Food was fantastic, went with 4 other friends and everyone's meals were absolutely spot on. Look at the food in their website gallery, that's..."
Louise Gomez
The Brunch Co.
The Brunch Co.
88/100 (1711 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
British
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Full english breakfast
Carrot and Coriander
Salad
hot chocolate
Poached Eggs
Cappucino
Biscoff pancakes
Flatbread
Maple Syrup
Sausage
Tapas
Latte Coffee
Biscoff and Banana Pancakes
Gambas Prawns
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict
Halloumi
Oreo Pancake
Toasts
Bravas Eggs
Beet N Avo
Patatas Bravas
Sweet Potato Wedges with Aioli
Halloumi
Lamb Kofte Wrap
mango
Pancakes with Blueberry N Strawberries and Cream
Smoothie
Spicy Chicken Wings and Mini Roasted Potatoes
Pancakes
Café
British
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"As soon as you walk in you are are made to feel welcomed, straight away asked if you would like a hot or cold drink .. with happy staff, great food..."
Kara Mctaggart
"Lovely food and great service. Also love the atmosphere and friendly staff. It’s always great to find a food place that is helpful with special..."
Zoë Kouspetris
"Really impressed with just how quickly this place has kicked off! So great to see the Broadway buzzing and people queuing up to sit and experience..."
Lisa Clark
"Great service and a fantastic brunch! The halloumi and sausage combo was a revelation. Couldn’t rate any higher! Lived in Leigh for 29 years and..."
Rack Jasor
"Probably the best pancakes you’ll get in Leigh-On-Sea! Wonderful staff & exceptional customer service! I would highlightly recommend The Brunch Co..."
Willis Galbraith
"Just finished brunch here, absolutely brilliant service and food, really friendly staff too. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend giving this..."
Michaela Jane
"Absolutely theeee best protein pancakes ever :) The staff here are always welcoming and friendly, nothing is ever too much trouble - Hamid even took..."
Carly Ann Louise
"New favourite place to eat in leigh!!!!! Really friendly staff, very accommodating for a fussy three year old who demanded salmon and poached eggs!!..."
Emma Oakley
"Really lovely food and such friendly staff. I have a baby and with a pram, it can always be difficult squeezing into places but the staff always make..."
Ellie-Joy Drake
"Pancakes to die for with great care and attention to detail from the staff. Perfect addition to Leigh! �� dog friendly too..."
Paris Lodge
"I had a lovely lunch here yesterday with my daughter. Ask for an iced coffee it’s yummy.. I had the best salad I have ever eaten. I love that a lot..."
Marion Burton
"Best little brunch spot in leigh, original great food and amazing service to match ! Will definitely be going back on a regular basis..."
Robert Foster Jones
"Two of us had a lovely brunch here. The menu is varied, with choices from breakfasts to lunches, panninis, sandwiches, cooked breakfasts etc. There..."
Henry Spurgeon
"Alright hear me now, it is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I had been told one of the best places that do it in Essex..."
Sam “SJ” McCarthy
"Always love coming to Brunch & Co the food is delicious and so flavoursome I've enjoyed every dish I've tried so far and the staff are friendly and..."
Jade T
"We were recommended this place last year however didn’t get around to going until today. It was definitely worth the wait! We went for Brunch, I..."
Oscar 2E1HWE
"The food, drinks and service here is excellent. Bottomless brunch is great value as the staff are very attentive and are constantly topping..."
Joel Rawlings
"We came here to start our day trip to Leigh on Sea and it did not disappoint. I loved the decor and general atmosphere which was modern fresh and a..."
Lao Karun
"Best breakfast in a looong time! I went for the Avo on toast with poached eggs..."
Louise Linehan
"Had amazing Disco night. The host Elise, was amazing. The staff were friendly and attentive. Fabulous cocktails and food. The DJ was fabulous. I..."
Karen Lucas
"Food was amazing, nicely presented good prices, we did the bottomless; quick top up all night was well looked after by the friendly service Louies,..."
Ria Gregory
"Our server Lee went above and beyond for our night. We came out for our friends birthday and he was so lovely/chatty, helped bring out the cake and..."
Ellie
Cafe Hogar Del Mar
Cafe Hogar Del Mar
88/100 (552 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Wine Bar
British
Cafe
Spanish
European
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Padron Peppers
pornstar martini
Spanish Tortilla
Gambas Al Ajillo
Patatas Bravas
Medjoul Dates Stuffed with Goats Cheese Wrapped in Serrano Ham
Calamari
Spanish Cured Meat and Cheese Platter
Tapas
Ham and Cheese Croquetas
Chorizo
Prawns
Meatballs
Patatas Bravas
Café
Spanish
Bar
Wine Bar
Café
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Jazz Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheap Eats
Mid-range
"What an absolute amazing find. This tucked away restaurant on the broadway is one of the best tapas restaurants I’ve been to (and I’m Latino). I..."
Andy
"We were served by friendly staff who welcomed our little dog as well as us. The food and portions were excellent .,Parker, the furry one loved a ..."
Marilyn Lyons
"We've been wanting to try here for a while and finally did so last night, beyond fantastic place! The food was absolutely incredible, cocktails were..."
Misha Lemoine
"Could not recommend enough. My favourite restaurant in Leigh! Lovely staff, incredible food, and a relaxed but cool atmosphere to suit any occasion...."
Brittany Anderson
"Great atmosphere, fantastic selection of dishes, quality of the food was first class, service was great and all of the staff were very attentive...."
J Wilson
"Delightful place tucked away. Food hot, tasty, all served in good time. Was fairly quiet, understandably as we went mid week. Table was sticky..."
S j
"I am not prone to overblown reviews, but this wonderful tapas bar should be visited by everyone who can. Truly great food, super friendly people,..."
Shaun Tutt
"Great atmosphere, busy but still attentive & friendly staff. Good selection of Tapas, tasted both authentic and fresh, sharing platters, whitebaits,..."
Maree
"Tapas was great, lovely service, drinks were flowing. Margs are fab. Good selection of wines. Bit quiet of a lunch time, but such a wonderful tasty..."
Jane Kiley
"Was walking around Leigh trying to find a buggy friendly place to eat and have a coffee and found this gem hidden away. I’ve been to Leigh several..."
Laura Hearn
Franks
Franks
83/100 (212 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
South American
Vegan Options
Peruvian
Mexican
Peruvian
South American
Japanese Fusion
Japanese Fusion
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tostada
Beetroot salad
Tapas
Tacos
Patty Melt
Tiger Prawns
Fish Tacos
Baja Fish
Steak Tartare
Lamb
Crème Brûlée
Fish
Padron Peppers
Calamari
Poke
Pollo
Lamb Barbacoa
Panna Cotta
Beef Fillet Tiradito
Carnitas
Chipotle Sesame
Churros
Beef
Mango Halloumi
Aperol Spritz
Salad
Tostadas
pina
Tuna
South American
Japanese Fusion
Mexican
Peruvian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing fresh cocktails! The food is always good and never disappointed. Particularly enjoy the new set menu for only 23pound on Wednesday’s and..."
Hope Mulloy
"Cannot fault this place. As a pescatarian there was plenty of choice and dinner was sublime. I had halloumi & mango skewers, calamari, fish tacos and..."
india
"Absolutely smashing. It's moved to my #1 spot in Leigh for a relaxed late afternoon dinner. Everyone was friendly, service was extremely quick ( any..."
Tom Bramhill
"One of the best quality places in the area. Brought a friend who had been touring europe and said he had his best meal to date here: gambas, catch..."
Tony Adams
"We had a fantastic meal at Frank's, we ordered the set menu for 2 of our party and 2 separate mains. Lots of really delicious food that we..."
catherine weir
"I went here for lunch and the club sand was gorgeous with a lot of vegetable and well sautéed children! Patatas with spicy cheese sauce was also..."
hiroko tsuruta
"Return visit as 1st visit was out of this world. Best Tapas I ever had, but the return visit on Tapas Tuesday was very limited and not the same..."
Peter Tibbles
"Great Tacho's on Tuesday. Good value and friendly..."
Nick Owens
"Has a lovely feel to the place, as alway great service and wonderful food...."
Lee Bignell
"Great tapas of chorizo, fish tacos, chips n dip, chicken skewer, calamari and the best chunky chips! Service couldn’t be faulted. Lovely..."
Louisa De Silvo
"Great service, delicious dishes. Different from the originals but amazing fusion mexican food. And I love the Pisco Sour drink, the best I tried in..."
Lore Leigh (vidrioylana)
"Tasty small sharing plates which all taste fresh and well presented. Little bit echoy inside so were overwhelmed by nearby table of lively ladies...."
Simone Prendiville
"6 of us had dinner, seated promptly, we were advised well on the menu as it was our first visit, food and drinks were exceptional, service great and..."
Rob Graves
"Such a great find. Frank’s is deceptively spacious and airy. The food was plentiful and delicious. We chose the set menu - the portions arrived as..."
Emma
"We visited franks in Leigh on sea last week and we had cocktails and food it’s was delicious and fabulous place to be staff was amazing we felt so..."
Lucciano Allani
"Great Tacos and atmosphere. Can't to go..."
Simon Browse
No1 Cockleshed
No1 Cockleshed
80/100 (79 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
International
European
Bar
Pub
European
Seafood
International
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tapas
Cod
Fish
Seafood
Bar
International
Pub
British
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
No1 Cockleshed
No1 Cockleshed
80/100 (79 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
European
Seafood
International
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tapas
Cod
Fish
Bar
Seafood
Pub
International
British
European
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range