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A photo of The Anchor Danbury restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1734)
€€€€
• British • Chelmsford
Booked 14 times today
First visit and it was lovely, the service was excellent, food was delicious and piping hot. We will definitely be coming back.
A photo of Côte Brasserie - Chelmsford restaurant
4.3
Awesome(93)
€€€€
• British • Chelmsford
Booked 20 times today
We are a vegan and vegetarian and there are always options available. The mushroom risotto was a good portion and very tasty. We enjoyed the wine too and the service is friendly and attentive.
A photo of The Punch Bowl restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(163)
€€€€
• British • Southend-on-Sea
Booked 3 times today
First time visiting this Restaurant/Pub for lunch with my daughter. I can honestly say the food and service was excellent. We had the Oysters and and chicken parfait for starters. The Maldon oysters were fresh from the sea and tasted so. The chicken parfait was enough for two people on its own. The star of the meal was my venison cooked to perfection on a bed of purreed cauliflower smooth and creamy. My daughter had the pie with meat filling in a lovely pastry and super smooth mash. Crème brûlée crunchy caramel topping and the crème enfused with real vanilla. The apple and pear crumble had a great crunchy crumble and you could taste both apple and pear perfectly. I highly recommend eating here and look forward to going back here.
A photo of Brettingtons restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2383)
€€€€
• British • Rochester
Booked 17 times today
Had the crispy beef and trio of prawn starters. Had tastier king prawns but the crispy beef is something special! Rib eye steak and short beef rib for mains. Steak was perfect but the short beef rib…oh my days! Soooo good! The gravy/sauce that it comes with was amazing and the beef just fell apart and there was plenty of it! Wild mushrooms as a side were excellent! Quiet evening as we went early! Never had a bad dining experience here. 🧡
A photo of 1935 Rooftop restaurant
3.7
Very Good(28)
€€€€
• British • Southend-on-Sea
Booked 1 time today
It is a nice restaurant with a view of Southend airport which currently is very quite (the airport) The staff were very helpful and friendly which was great, the food was good and even with the starter of my partner being slightly over cooked, they removed it from the bill and thanked us for our genuine feedback. Overall i would return to the restaurant and could recommend it.
A photo of Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1221)
€€€€
• British • Maldon
We had a fabulous meal which was presented beautiful from very attentive staff
A photo of Lot Bar & Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1659)
€€€€
• British • Brentwood
Booked 26 times today
Fab as usual, great food, drink and atmosphere xxx
A photo of Fish On The Quay restaurant
4.1
Excellent(131)
€€€€
• British • Maldon
Lovely host in a beautiful location felt very welcomed and service was fabulous
A photo of Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Chelmsford restaurant
4.3
Awesome(864)
€€€€
• British • Chelmsford
Booked 16 times today
We started outside with excellent service & when the rain hit moved inside. The stacked pancakes for dessert were delayed for some reason so we asked for a takeaway box. When the bill came the waitress said they had taken the pancakes off as an apology for the delay & not having them on time, which was a lovely gesture and amazing customer service. We are locals & eat at Bills regularly and little gestures like that mean we will always be back! Thank you to the super waitress who served us on this occasion.
A photo of Beehive restaurant
4.0
Excellent(1)
€€€€
• British • Basildon
Lovely staff - meals choice were limited though but maybe that was due to a busy Saturday! Value for money

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  • Carl
    Essex •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    First time visiting this Restaurant/Pub for lunch with my daughter. I can honestly say the food and service was excellent. We had the Oysters and and chicken parfait for starters. The Maldon oysters were fresh from the sea and tasted so. The chicken parfait was enough for two people on its own. The star of the meal was my venison cooked to perfection on a bed of purreed cauliflower smooth and creamy. My daughter had the pie with meat filling in a lovely pastry and super smooth mash. Crème brûlée crunchy caramel topping and the crème enfused with real vanilla. The apple and pear crumble had a great crunchy crumble and you could taste both apple and pear perfectly. I highly recommend eating here and look forward to going back here.
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    The Punch Bowl££££• British• Southend-on-Sea
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    4.8
  • Kay
    Essex •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Lovely food as always. It’s our go to place for every occasion
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    Lot Bar & Restaurant££££• Contemporary European• Brentwood
    •
    4.8
  • Loretta
    Essex •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 27 Oct 2026
    First visit and it was lovely, the service was excellent, food was delicious and piping hot. We will definitely be coming back.
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    The Anchor Danbury££££• British• Chelmsford
    •
    4.7
  • Susan
    Essex •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Oct 2026
    As always the welcome was amazing. Just like home from home. Nothing was too much trouble; food excellent and didnt feel rushed at all
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    La Petite Petanque££££• British• Southend-on-Sea
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    4.6
  • Dianne
    Essex •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Aug 2026
    We started outside with excellent service & when the rain hit moved inside. The stacked pancakes for dessert were delayed for some reason so we asked for a takeaway box. When the bill came the waitress said they had taken the pancakes off as an apology for the delay & not having them on time, which was a lovely gesture and amazing customer service. We are locals & eat at Bills regularly and little gestures like that mean we will always be back! Thank you to the super waitress who served us on this occasion.
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    Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Chelmsford££££• British• Chelmsford
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    4.3
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