Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Southend-on-Sea

6 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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La Petite Petanque
La Petite Petanque
90/100 (8661 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Contemporary
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Sea Bass
Eggs Royale
Sandwiches
Sunday dinner
Prawns
Traditional English Breakfast
Burger
hot chocolate
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Seafood Soup
Sunday roast lamb
Halloumi Cheese
Beef
livers
Eggs Benedict
Pancakes
Scones
Chicken Sandwich
Scampi
Toasts
Cheesecakes
Roast Beef
Sausage
Club Sandwich
Skate Wing
Fried
Crawfish
Special Smiles Cappuccino
Salad
Roast Dinner
Coleslaw
Catfish
Homemade Bubble and Squeak with Bacon and Free Range Poached Egg
Duck
Jacket Potato
Halloumi
Banana and Honey Eton Mess
Salmon
Fish & chips
Crisps
Cakes
Sunday roast
Lamb
Brownie
Fish
Puddings
Cheesecake
Smoked Salmon
Seafood pasta
Cake
Fish & Chips
Strawberry Cheesecake
Sit down
Contemporary
British
American Express
Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Visa
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had a most enjoyable brunch at La Petite Petanque. Met my 2 best friends who had both visited before. The staff were lovely & friendly, service was..."
Kim Laws
"Absolute gem. Beautiful setting, a super friendly and familiar service from the owner and team. We had breakfast, one pancakes and one full English...."
Gus Siden
"All I can say is wow! This cafe is absolutely stunning and the location is secluded, quiet and absolutely beautiful. The food was excellent and..."
Jackie Hamilton-Smith
"Stunning Food!! Been waiting to try the Sunday Dinner here. I wasn't disappointed, great service, very little waiting time for such a popular place,..."
Stephen O'Connell
"Went there for Fish Friday, which happens every last Friday of the month. Retro french chic, calm and peaceful. With a view of the Bowling green...."
David Ngo
"What a great little find for lunch as we were walking the streets. Super friendly staff in a great location. Great spot for lunch on a summers day...."
David Paterson
"Really nice Father’s Day lunch. Good menu. Really good portions and food was great! Pleasant view over bowling green..."
David Robinson
"As always the service is first class, food delicious and the quirky venue adds to the experience. Highly recommend..."
Bridget Patton
"This is a gorgeous little place. We were visiting our son and his fiancée and they took us here for breakfast yesterday Saturday. The atmosphere is..."
Aggy Art
"We had a wonderful afternoon tea. The staff are super friendly and they were really accommodating to us all. We will definitely be back for the..."
Rosie S
Roslin Beach Restaurant
Roslin Beach Restaurant
88/100 (5214 ratings)
Restaurants
International
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
British
Fusion
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Puddings
Cake
Soup
Beef
Cod
Scones
Prawns
Prawn Cocktail
Quiche
Cakes
Salad
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Salmon
Fish & chips
Sit down
Fusion
British
Contemporary
International
Grill
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Validated Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Market Place
The Market Place
88/100 (85 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Contemporary
Sit down
Contemporary
"Good cocktails, interesting decor. Comfortable place to..."
James Fewtrell
"Great place for a relaxed..."
Rob Vass
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"Great for a beer in the..."
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Aurum Restaurant
Aurum Restaurant
85/100 (1450 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Parfait
Fried
Salmon
Lamb Samosa
Sandwiches
Burrata
Roast Dinner
Coconut Panna Cotta
Burger
Full english breakfast
Liver Parfait
Salmon Gravadlax
Beef
Chocolate cheesecake
Cheesecake
Hamburger
Sirloin
Crushed Avocado on Sourdough Toast
Cod
Cowboy Butter Steak
Lobster
Halibut
Prawns
Rhubarb and Ginger Cocktails
Aurum Beef Burger
Truffle Cornfed Chicken
Sourdough Bread Butter
Salad
Cheesecakes
Russian Martini
Crab
Cakes
Chilli Cauliflower Poppers
Scallops
Lamb
Sunday roast
Duck
Mackerel
Fish
Puddings
Oyster
Roasted Hake
Pork
Cake
Mussels
Pork Belly Bites
Contemporary
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
"I live in London from 9 years and frankly I was really skeptical before dinner. However, believe it or not this was by far one of the best 2 course..."
matteo dessi
"Fantastic Experience. I'm happy to share with all of you my fantastic experience in the Westcliff Seafront. Today we're facing to enjoy a gorgeous..."
Mrs. Mariane Costa
"Been here before but not for over 2 years. Met with old school friends for dinner on a friday night, had a cocktail in bar initially, bar is classy..."
Delicious Webdesign
"Wow. On this trip we’ve been to London, Paris, and Berlin and this was the best meal of them all. The tandoori lamb and the pavlova were..."
Linnea Barnett
"Food, was amazing, service, was amazing, layout and decor is also very classy. Price is not too steep either. Since my first visit I've been a few..."
Slimfrank
"Had a delicious meal at lunch, the bi folding doors were open leading out to the front terrace with views of Southend seafront. Service was great...."
Melita Latham
"I passed this restaurant a couple of years ago and remembered it when booking a Mothers Day lunch as it looked like somewhere nice to take my mum...."
Adam
"Food was not to our liking but the atmosphere and service was really good and quick...attentive as..."
summerOfsam clouds
"Had dinner with friends here. Service was on point and food was excellent. Oysters. Steak tartare. Rack of lamb. Fillet steak. Were all great...."
Stephen Munro
"We went there last night for a muted stag do as seemed to be the only place that had tables free where we could actually have a conversation. The..."
Riyaz Cheytan
"Visited tonight for a meal, actually more an experience, the place is more West End than Southend on sea , the staff were warm and welcoming..."
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The Pipe Of Port
The Pipe Of Port
84/100 (1528 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Seafood
Gastropub
Seafood
Contemporary
British
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pâté
Roast Beef
Bailey's Irish Cream
Burger
Cheese Board
Home Made Burger
Herring
Lasagne
Mushroom on Toast
Trawler Pie Topped with Creamy Mash & Cheese
Beef
Meringue
Open Pie
Apple pie
Sparkling Wine vs Champagne
Chicken Pie
Cassoulet
Cheesecake
Steak Pie
Lamb
Fish
Lasagne
Salad
Pies
Pork
Apple Pie
Casserole
Steak
Cassoulet
Salmon
Fish Pie
Haggis
Prawn cocktail
Puddings
Cheesecake
Sunday roast
Cake
Prawns
Terrine
Soup
Birthday cake
Red wine
Chardonnay
jacket potato
Baked Camembert
Toasts
Smoked Haddock
Sit down
Gastropub
Contemporary
British
Seafood
Wine Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
American Express
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Mastercard
Free Wifi
Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is a hidden gem! Great friendly staff, amazing food and cheeky cocktails....literally the best beef wellington I’ve ever had, and..."
Linsey Drury
"Another visit to this fantastic place where the atmosphere is first class, the food is first class and the service is first class... and as always I..."
Jane Crosland
"What an amazing place, went for diner with family last night had a fantastic meal food was gorgeous, staff very friendly, great atmosphere, would..."
Gina Bates
"Visited last minute yesterday evening as a table of 2 walk in. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by an extremely happy and helpful chap with a..."
Alex Baker
"Our first time to the Pipe,of Port, and definitely not our last. We went for lunch. I had the lunchtime steak, kidney and mushroom pie, which was..."
Clare Hennessy
"An absolute gem of a place. Authentic surroundings, the food was outstanding, as was the wine. Thank you to the Pipe of Port team. And this clearly..."
Helen Lindsey
"Tried here for the first time today! What an amazing little place! The staff are really friendly and the wine and food are..."
Holly Louise Sherlock
"The food here is soo good even the mains and my vegetarian companion said options for vegetarians are exquisite especially the veg Wellington, ..."
Jay Rhodes
"First visit to Southend..........this restaurant was a wonderful find! A unique experience. Superb food and a fabulous wine / drinks list. Highly..."
Thérèse Kemp
"Been going for years,never a disappointing dining experience. Attentive,friendly staff and superior food. My only minor complaint is no coronation..."
Jamie Richards
"I have attended two wine tastings here (so far), the Bordeauxs and Sherries. Really enjoyable evenings and excellent value. Staff are so..."
Katie Pickering
"Excellent all round, food, wine, atmosphere, service, was lucky enough to get a booth as someone had just cancelled, will come again......."
Bev Shepherd
"Been going to the Pipe of Port for years. I particularly love the Chicken and Chestnut pie, unfortunately it means that I don't get to try the..."
Deborah Weston
"This is such a traditional, atmospheric Restuarant. Our host, Fay, looked after us so well. I had the steak and kidney pie with jacket potato,..."
John Parsons
"Had an enjoyable meal here catching up with friends. Menu is not overly extensive but sufficient choice for most tastes. The only thing I felt let..."
Sue Woodward
"Great little restaurant with traditional decor. I love the sawdust on the floor, and the candle light. Food was perfect, and exactly as I remembered..."
Clare Woollard
"One of my favorite restaurants in Southend. Absolutely lovely food. Wine is superb. Wonderful atmosphere. Highly..."
Danielle MOORE
"Fantastic Lovely atmosphere friendly cheerful staff Excellent food and drink Would highly..."
Gill Goldman
"Great food and service, it's like stepping back in time to the City wine bars of old without having to travel up to town. An absolute..."
mike Clement
"Popped in to see what it was like and stayed for a glass of wine and they have a good choice. Great place to visit olde world style with sawdust on..."
tony buckner
"Absolutely beautiful food, staff faultless, extremely happy with choice of venue and food. Guys visit this place you won't be disappointed. To all..."
Scott Golding
"I can't fault this place. The best in Southend. For good food and fine wine, you will be hard pushed to beat this restaurant. Food well prepared and..."
Neil Faulkner
"This place is such a gem, my partner and I love it! Staff were friendly and inviting - wine was fantastic! I especially like how each dish has a..."
Emdad Khan
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
81/100 (6808 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Asian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
British
Contemporary
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Sausage
Tagliatelle
Ocean Beach Burger
Salmon
Burger
Fried
Patatas Bravas
Estrella Galicia Beer
Skate Wing
Prawn and Smoked Salmon Tagliatelle
Cakes
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Noodle
Pesto
English Breakfast Vegeterian
Tapas
Beef
Fish
Cheesecake
Cod
Fish & chips
Tapas
Prawns
Patatas Bravas
Pork
Fish and Chips
Skate Wing
Chicken Milanese
Fish and chips
Cake
Eggs Benedict
Belgian Waffles
Pasta
Coffee
Scampi
Sea Food Linguine
Salad
King prawns
Ciabatta
Toasts
Beer and Prosecco
Calamari
Cappuccino
Garlic mushrooms
Sea Bass
Bass
Salmon Teriyaki Noodles
Mussels
Vegetarian Burger
Whitebait
Lasagne
Sea Bass on New Potato and Spinach
Calamares
Sit down
Bar
Asian
British
Contemporary
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a beautiful place to sit and have a meal. The food was amazing... it was cooked beautifully. My fish melted in my mouth. The taste was..."
dionne Trundley
"A great find & it shows there are doing it right as the place was fully booked, packed and people were willing to wait. The strips of fillet and the..."
Leanne Boyes
"Stunning setting in the conservatory with sun shining. Only went in for drinks but decided to have lunch and it was beautiful. I had a coffee,..."
M B
"Wonderful location on the beach front with lovely views (on a clear day). Has a big terrace going on the beach with additional seating on the sands...."
Scott Wright Imagery
"Lovely place we stumbled on whilst walking the seafront. We chose from the Tapas menu and the food was amazing. Really top quality. The staff were..."
Jeff Pike
"The beef with olive is really delicious! Nice seafront view, good service, will come here again! Highly..."
Wency Y
"It was a great time at the Ocean beach. The orders were ready on time. The staffs were polite and the food was delicious. I am definitely visiting..."
Toyosi Agbede
"We received a warm welcome with a smile and they quickly checked if they had room for us. After confirming they had a table available for us they..."
Ryan Lynch (Life of Ryan)
"First time coming here yesterday with family. There was slight delay when staff were finding our table reservation in their reservations book, but..."
Shadeon Koopa
"Excellent food! The staff member who served us was brilliant too! She made us feel as if we are there regular customers! Very please about deciding..."
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