Best Cockle in Leigh-on Sea

5 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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Osborne Brothers
Osborne Brothers
92/100 (1667 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Seafood
Healthy
British
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Dressed Crab with Salad
Crawfish
Oyster
Prawn Roll
Catfish
Mussels
Chilli Salmon Salad
Cockle
Shellfish
Fritto Misto
Fish
Salmon
Lobster Roll
Fritto misto
Mackerel
Lager
House Fries
Lobster Roll
Fried
Prawn cocktail
Side Salad
Seafood Platters
Sandwiches
Fresh Fish
Oysters
Shrimps
Bread Rolls
Cider
Steamed Mussels
Seafood Platter for 2
Prawns
Crab Roll
Prawn Skewers
Shrimp
Jellied Eels
Octopus in Sweet Vinegar
Lobster
Cockles with Pepper and Malt Vinegar
Toasts
Cockles and Jellied Eels
Octopus
Salad
Jellied Eels and Cockles
Club Sandwich
Shrimp Fried Egg
Cobb Salad
Crab
Sit down
Seafood
British
Healthy
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very lovely food here. The prices are also excellent. Staff are very welcoming and helpful too. We had the sea food platter, chilli squid, fish..."
Aonat Raji
"We stopped after brunch so did not really have the chance to enjoy all the food we could have had there. The menu is extensive and everything sounds..."
Chiara Posocco
"A lovely lunch this afternoon, I used to grow up around old Leigh-on-sea and my father always used to take me to sea side food shops and Osbornes was..."
Dan Jeffs
"Lovely fresh seafood shack. Lots of choices of seafood. I had muscles, cockles and rollmops. The service is lovely and friendly and you can go off..."
Tim Smith
"First time here.. The people behind the counter weren't particularly friendly or helpful but the food overall was nice. The menu is printed in tiny..."
2starsinthemaking
"My mates moved to Liegh and took us down to this great little place for some food. I've never tried roll mops or cockles before and really enjoyed..."
Aaron O'Hara
"Recently, my family and I had the pleasure of visiting a seafood cafe. The level of service we received was exceptional, and we were fortunate enough..."
Joe Li
"A great place to get sea food, in particular prawns, cockles, etc. There is sitting on both sides of the cafe. Mostly outside, with..."
Tom Mul
"Very fresh and nice food in lovely place..."
Huyền Đặng
"Staff very welcoming and nice. I had Morecambe Bay potted shrimp, fried egg and English crumpets and it was delicious. Definitely recommending you to..."
Jasmina Hasković
"Had a gorgeous lunch here and a lovely walk with the dog along the sea..."
Sue Francis
"Always my favourite place for a Seafood treat.They also serve hot food with a varied menu and any Alcoholic drinks can be ordered or purchased from..."
Paul Spinner
"Have been here for some of their special event evenings. The food has been delicious and the service excellent. The atmosphere is great as well and..."
Margaret Chapman
"We had a delicious crab salad lunch at Osborne Bros Cafe. It was a beautiful sunny day and we got a table in the outdoor tent area. Service was..."
James Johnson
"Great little place in Old Leigh. Delicious seafood we had cockles, whelks and shell on prawns. Not far from Southend and worth a visit or..."
Graham Cave
"Had a really lovely meal here. Very busy, must book. Lady that served us was so nice. Lovely overlooking the sea. Great selection on the menu plenty..."
SUE BELCHER
"3 of us ate cold seafood, moules and chips, lovely. We ordered 2 coffee. Its just instant coffee, Very dark brown and weak. Lady said its just cheap..."
SUSAN O'MEARA
"Have been coming for years the best seafood in the country! No one does it like osbournes do it....customer service is brilliant there is nothing too..."
Suzy Burrus
The Mayflower Leigh On Sea Ltd
The Mayflower Leigh On Sea Ltd
91/100 (3183 ratings)
Quick Bites
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
Seafood
Pub
British
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Granola
Cod
Rhubarb Cider
Sausage & Chips
Bailey's Coffee
Cockle
Fish and Chips
Fish
Rock and chips
Ice Cream
Mushy peas
Haddock
Beer
Burger
Neptune Point Sauvignon Blanc
Irish coffee
Proper Job Cornish Ale
Leigh-On-Sea Brewery Legra Pale Ale
Oysters
Cockleboats Best Bitter
Guinness
Sausage
Beef burger
Plaice
Mushy Peas
Fish & chips
Burger and fries
Fish & Chips
Root Beer
Haddock
Sit down
British
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Great atmosphere, friendly welcoming staff. On a Sunday they have a singer . Would recommend this pub for a relaxed afternoon. Plus dogs are..."
Vicki Marquis
"Best fish and chip shop in Leigh ,and the beers excellent too ,I fully recommend this to every..."
Barbara Powis
"Best fish and chips outside of Whitby lol. I make a point of bringing friends and visitors and am never let..."
Vivien Clark
"Best cod and chips I've ever had. Lovely food. Lovely staff and great atmosphere. Almost felt like I was on holiday. So glad I you'd this gem of a..."
Lucy Harrison-Broadley
"Love this pub! Nice wine, nice pints, lovely fish and chips - golden crispy batter and good chips..."
Maureen Bateman
"Lovely pub with lovely friendly staff. Food was yummy and our dogs were even allowed in to dine with us while the lovely bar lady brought them out..."
Cyane Clarke
"Cosy tucked away. Superb choice of ales and being attached to a fish & chip shop served fine fayre!! Dog friendly so always a winner with helpful..."
Steve Sexton
"Very friendly staff and very generous portion of fish and..."
Barry Carter
"Lovely pub, good food, drink and able to sit outside and enjoy the sun overlooking Leigh on Sea, perfect evening..."
Samantha Beeson
"Great pub great beer chips scampi and gravy to die..."
Jim Williams
"Fabulous fish and chips all freshly cooked, good beer and wine, very..."
Sue Wark
"Lovely friendly pub and staff, fish and chips was delicious will def return..."
Traci Shailer
"Traditional no-frills pub with tasty fish & chips and friendly approachable service. The name is tied to the Mayflower, the ship in which the Pilgrim..."
Alain Portmann
"I always grab an icecream from here whenever I visit Leigh On Sea. The flavours were awesome on my last trip - Malteser & white chocolate honeycomb...."
E.M. Blake
"Always a nice visit when In the area. The fish and chips (I usually have Rock) are fantastic, with fresh, large portions. The cask ales are always..."
Beer Baron
"A lovely “old fashioned “ pub with great views of the Thames estuary, really tasty food & friendly staff, also looked to have a great outdoor..."
Gary Homer
"Always some good ales available and has a small deck outside. Has a proper deep fat fryer for excellent fish chips, eat in or takeaway. Parking can..."
Ken Pearce
"A superb pub. Great choice of cask ale, decent fish and chips and friendly staff. Bert than a few other unnamed pubs that we popped into along this..."
howard tompkins
"Lovely old pub, serves great choice of ales and alcohol beverages. Best chips in town A few more vegan options please! Love to order vegan fish n..."
Sharna Waigh
"Great place for fish and chips! We sat outside on the benches because it was packed inside with no space to sit because of the rain, shame about the..."
Antonia K
"Best beer in Leigh on Sea - second to none. Fresh fish and chips from the restaurant in front served in the bar straight out of the fryer (seasonal..."
Andy Thorn
"Good proper Pub in Leigh. Always a range of decent Ales and a good atmosphere (somewhat lacking in the rest of..."
R J
The Crooked Billet
The Crooked Billet
85/100 (1404 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Fish
Sunday roast
Pint of Guinness
seafood platter
Salad
Scampi
Sea Food Plater
Beer
Calamari
Sausage
Duck & Craft Ale Pie
Garlic bread
Salmon
Fried
Fish & Chips
Oysters
Pad Thai
Chicken Schnitzel
Fish & Chips
Chicken Sandwich
Fish platter
Haddock
Pies
Burger
Bangers and Mash
Cod
Nourish Salad with Grilled Chicken
Cockles and Brown Scrimp
Crab in Shell
Peeled Prawns
Beef
Cockles and Winkles
Pint of Perroni
Cakes
Puddings
Cockle
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
American Express
Mastercard
Buffet
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Been going there for over 30 years and the place never ages,fantastic setting in the Heart of Rural Essex! Typical old Skool pub menu with terrific..."
Patrick Jennings
"I love this pub food is good and staff are great beer always good can’t think of better place to..."
John Watson
"Had a late lunch stop off on Sunday and have to say was the best pub meal Mum & I have had in ages. Staff so warm and accommodating and true little..."
Karina Longman
"The Billet is a great little pub with some nicely kept beers. Have not eaten there but the food looks good from what I have..."
Warren Kennedy
"Not a big place. But definately a lot of charm. Lovely atmosphere. Bar staff always very friendly. Love the mac and cheese bites lol enjoyed the gin..."
Vel Marie Pope
"Great pub with great beer. The only place to get a decent Guinness from then pop over the road for some cockles, lovely..."
Chris Plappert
"Nice little gem of a pub that do music outside now n then, yesterday was so busy but amazing hope they raised a lot for..."
Gary Walker
"Nothing crooked about this fabulous establishment. A delight in the sunshine. The ambience takes some beating. Lovely vibe, terrific beer, friendly..."
Clive Leaper
"Amazing experience! Our server was lovely, the atmosphere was charming and cozy, and the food and drinks were delicious. I have to eat gluten free..."
Katherine Wakin
"We went to see a band called The Targets, they were brilliant & the atmosphere was amazing. There were long queues for the bar but that is to be..."
Andie Cannon
"Small, cosy pub and restaurant section. Decent selection of drinks, and tasty food. The pies are in particular are delicious! Fast service and..."
Cassandra Dummer
"Great little pub! Located right opposite one of the best seafood counters. Great for summer, plenty of outdoor seating in the courtyard opposite...."
Jon McAllister
"Loved the atmosphere and the food. The side-garden looks really clean and feels cosy. The food was outstanding. I bought the fish and chips......"
Filip Brataon
"We had lunch at this pub and I must say it was very good. Came as a bit of a surprise as the food was better then some of the more expensive places..."
Adil
"I often visit the billet after work it is a great pub with good selection of beers on. However the staff is what makes this pub, they’re always so..."
Thomas Lowden
"Tremendous visit on Sunday. Had a really nice roast dinner and the staff were really jolly. Good drinks offer, expected prices and just a really..."
Dan Geordie
"This is a beautiful pub that I've frequented for years. This dining experience wasn't so good unfortunately, the portions were smaller than expected..."
louise Ashley
"Being s disabled customer, the staff are very happy to help. A warm smile greets everyone. Occasionally, there's nowhere to sit, or people won't..."
Michael McKenzie
"We went for our Anniversary The staff,the food and the place Amazing. Can't fault the service...."
Kathy Corcoran
"The open seating area by the seawall is excellent, the drink range is OK. Prices are quite high £17 in June 22 for a large glass of wine and a beer...."
Peter Tibbles
"Wonderful day out by the sea yesterday, stopped in for a few drinks and some nibbles on the front on the benches. Brilliant spot, quick service..."
Jemima T
"1st time to have a drink in The Crooked Billet all though been to Leigh on Sea on many occasions good pint of Guinness plenty of outside seating and..."
Phil Epping
"Always coming back to this great little pub, warm and welcoming staff and a great choice of food and..."
Anna Witherspoon
"We stopped for lunch and got a table without a reservation. We ordered duck pie and steak pie. Both dishes tasted very good, especially duck pie -..."
Lena Lena
The Peterboat
The Peterboat
83/100 (5280 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Seafood
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
British
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Cockles
Fish pie
Whitebait
Pasta
Cauliflower Cheese
Bass
Beef burger
Roast Dinner
Salad
Pint of Beer
Cheesecakes
sundays
Fish Pie
Pepper Calamari
Chocolate Brownie
Crab
Roast Pork and Apple Sauce
Baguette
Calamari
Mussels
Peterboat Cockle Chowder
Roast Chicken
Calamares
Skate Wing
Halloumi
Roast Chicken
Burger
Cockle
Cheesecake
Fish and Chips
Lamb
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Pesto
Cod
Skate Wing
Beef
Fish
Ribs
Prawn cocktail
Sunday roast
Fish & chips
Fish and chips
Prawns
Seafood chowder
Linguine
Onion rings
Scampi and chips
Cake
Guiness
Cider
Scampi
Sit down
Gastropub
British
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a lovely pub! There seem to be more pubs than houses in Old Leigh so it was tough to choose one (we didn't have time to try them all sadly!). It..."
Sarah O.
"Very busy as its a bank holiday but im telling you I have never eaten fish and chips as good as this, no grease fish was light and crispy and chips..."
Sammietrg
"Imagine, if you will, a quaint oldey-worldey fishing village down towards the mouth of the River Thames that once upon a time witnessed the might of..."
Matt S.
"Good food a bit more expensive than it used to be still pretty good. Still one of the best places to go on a hot..."
spu34dd
"The Peter Boat has fond memories for me as it's so many pubs in one location. It's brilliant if the sun's out and you want to get lazy drunk by the..."
hinezee
"a nice pub by the sea edge, which provides great outdoor views and opportunities to socialise making it the perfect plave to drink in the summer..."
fermendtedbadger
"Old Leigh never fails in providing pubs that provide atmosphere both outside and inside, but to me mainly outside. This small, and I mean small..."
OssieTT
"in the winter this is the same as every other pub in the area, but in the summer it comes alive. the crowds mingle in together from the other pubs on..."
bennykill
"Had a lovely visit to the Peterboat, it has Bern a while and everything was amazing. Right from arriving the staff showed great attention to..."
Maurice Brijlall
"Friendly and welcoming staff, great tasting food, lovely atmosphere, and dog friendly. It does get busy on the weekends and Bank Holiday, so it's..."
Ashley C
"The Peterboat is a lovely pub that does lovely food in lovely Leigh-on-sea. Its right by the water and if you sit outside on a sunny day you can get..."
Russ Barr
"Foods are good. We had chowder (claimed to be the best in the world) and Sunday roast. We didn’t book and arrived at 12 but they fitted us in and..."
Pretzel London
"The restaurant sat in their glazed external enclosed terrace area. Warm even on a 12C day and gave lovely views of the estuary outside. Staff were..."
Nathan Collins
"A pretty pub by the estuary leading into the sea. Been a couple of times and each time the food has been delicious. Staff very accommodating and..."
Christophine Goss
"Excellent Food,we had a delicious Tuna Steak Club Sandwich which came with crisps or chips. Super views,cool relaxing atmosphere during the lunchtime..."
Dave Rasch
"Pretty decent as it happens on a Sunday. Mad busy at 1530 but waitress still had time to check what my little girl (dairy allergy) can and can't..."
adam delaney
"We came here for Sunday roast and was not disappointed. The whitebait and cockle chowder starter was of a generous portion size as was the roasts. I..."
Gary Hart
"I recently visited the Peterboat restaurant in Leigh-on-Sea for breakfast and had a delightful experience. The quality of the breakfast was..."
Anthony B
"Food is 10 out of 10 Michelin star 🌟 for me i was impressed with the peterboat burger absolutely delicious probably the best burger i had in my..."
Veronica Hudiova
"5* pub and restaurant. Went for the Sunday roast, with friends and children. Staff are attentive, professional, knowledgeable, and welcoming. It's..."
Rebecca Whitcher
"Great atmosphere. Food was tasty and enjoyed spending time here. Located in the sea side it’s a small walk from the many parking areas around and u..."
Izza
"Really nice pub in Leigh on sea. We sat outside as was a nice day and has fish and chips. The portion size was large and worth the price. The service..."
Djstoney2000 (Djstoney2000)
"Such a lovely restaurant with great views of the estuary. All of the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and informative. We had the..."
Lee Ronan
"Driven the train past here far too many times on lovely sunny days, seeing people enjoying a drink or a meal. Finally got to sample it on Monday and..."
Edward Ames
"We came for beach to Leigh on the Sean and preferred the peterboat for dinner. We went to there with 4 adult and 2 kids. We were very hungry and..."
Betty Kermen
"had a nice few beers and a nice lunch the staff were great and friendly it was a lovely hot day had a lovely tuna sub sandwich for lunch parking was..."
gary jones
"Not eaten here for a couple of years. Must say was very impressed. Staff were plentiful and very attentive without being intrusive. Food was all..."
Mike Pearsons
Simply Seafood
Simply Seafood
78/100 (845 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Fish
Mussels
Mariscada
Calamares
Fish and chips
Salmon
Panna Cotta
Sea Bass
Cheesecake
Wine
Fish & Chips
Haddock
prosecco
Cod
Avocado
Oyster Platter
Halibut
Lobster
Fruits of the Sea
Prawns
Salad
Skate and New Potatoes
Scallops
Mariscada
Bass
Crab
Fish and Chips
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Cockle
Oyster
"Very happy with our meal here. Especially enjoyed the mussels and the monkfish wrapped in bacon. Given the quality, quite reasonably..."
Peter Lafave
"Absolutely fantastic lunch, wonderful service - very friendly and helpful - and the oysters were to die for - we will be back very..."
Christopher Mann
"Our second visit, had a beautiful fruits de mer, a great selection that was both fresh and so tasty, a must for seafood lovers. There was more than..."
Tracy Sullivan
"Very fresh seafood and nice cozy place to have a relaxing Saturday lunch in the refreshing sea breeze. The staff is exceptionally friendly, and..."
Lorand Marton
"Great food. The staff were very friendly indeed but the restaurant is clearly understaffed. The owner (?) is ‘a character’ and appeared to be..."
Malcolm Fleming
"We took this on high recommendation from a work colleague and we were not disappointed. A hidden gem of a restaurant near Southend. We had the most..."
Alan Dod
"I have never written a review in my life but after visiting this restaurant and reading the negative reviews I just had to write something. My..."
Bobby Scott Freeman
"While I did not take pictures, I cannot express how good the food was. I had the sea based fillets on a bed of pesto served with sampire. It was..."
Michelle Edmonds
"Fantastic food complemented with the best service we've received in a long time. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We went there to..."
Michaela Louzkova
"Excellent restaurant with very fresh seafood, large portions and terrific owner/ chef in Mario, who personally greets all customers. A few errors..."
Jamie Hutchins
"We have just moved to Essex from Sussex so are experimenting Superb food, cooked to order so don't expect fast food. Chef and owner came out..."
Phil Lloyd
"Can not give any thing less than 5 stars for this restaurant. Service great and prompt, food was absolutely gorgeous, very accommodating we arrived..."
Kevin Wood
"My partner and I have just enjoyed a fantastic meal at simply seafood. Food was outstanding and the service was wonderful. We came out with a massive..."
Lianne Elcomb
"The staff were wonderful, and my friend's fish were fresh ! The steak was 1st class -(but was a bit miffed at paying extra for sauce for it). For..."
Matthew Field
"What a great experience. Food superb expertly prepared the whole Turbot is simply Devine. Staff superb. Mario's the owner is a star. If I am ever..."
Wendy Walker
"11 of us came here for my Dads 80th, fantastic food, owner was so helpful and very friendly. We took a surprise cake and they came out of the kitchen..."
Cassandra Jasper
"Had the roast salmon with new potatoes,quite possible the best salmon we've ever had.Sauce was delicious,and the veg cooked just right. The..."
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