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1. 1935 Rooftop
3.7
Very Good(33)
$$$$
• British • Southend-On-Sea
Welcome to the only Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in Essex. Our 1935 Restaurant located at next to London Southend Airport offers a spectacular dining experience and views to match. The striking, fully sound proof 1935 Rooftop Restaurant and Bar sits at the top of the five storey Holiday Inn Southend and takes its name from the year that the airport opened as a municipal airport to the public. Open seven days a week offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
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2. Alec's Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(141)
$$$$
• Seafood • Brentwood
Booked 4 times today
Alec’s Restaurant opened in 2010 and has established itself as one of Essex’s leading fish Restaurants. Alec’s prides itself on quality ingredients and exceptional service.Unwind with a premium bottle of wine or signature cocktail in the comfortable lounge before taking a seat in the elegant main dining room, which can accommodate 120 guests.Roaring fires in the winter and a delightful outdoor dining area in the summer, only enhance the elegant building.The menu at Alec’s Restaurant is traditionally British and sets out to provide simple, quality fresh food. Although predominantly a seafood restaurant serving the finest fish and shellfish, mouth-watering meat dishes add to this impressive menu.We are proud to follow the MSC code of conduct for sustainably sourced seafood. Plus, all seafood and fish are wild and ‘day boat caught’ from across Britain.Please note that this restaurant operates a strict policy of no children under 12 years, and a smart casual dress code.
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3. Sheesh Chigwell
4.9
Exceptional(19)
$$$$
• Turkish • Chigwell
Booked 1 time today
To book tables for 10 guests or more, please call our booking hotline at 020 8559 1155. You can also enquire about "The Sheesh Party Menu," 3 Course Celebration Menu, £50 Per Person, for Parties of 10 and over. Discover sheer indulgence at Sheesh Chigwell. From delectable flavours to celebrity allure, experience upscale dining like never before. Immerse yourself in exquisite dishes and a vibrant atmosphere that's truly unforgettable.
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4. Haywards
4.8
Exceptional(934)
$$$$
• Modern European • Epping
Now offering a bespoke catering and events service, including private dining, special in house events & dinners, exclusive hire, outside catering or 'ready to serve' meals. Please email info@haywardsevents.co.uk or visit www.haywardsevents.co.uk for further information.Haywards is located on the outskirts of the beautiful Epping Forest and historical Epping town centre. A sophisticated and elegant environment, the building is a converted skittle alley and still retains many original features. Haywards is owned and run by husband-and-wife team Amanda and Jahdre Hayward, and their experience and passion for offering high quality and exciting dishes is evident throughout your visit. Staff are well trained and offer exceptional customer service and the interesting and exciting dishes created in the kitchen consistently receive high praise. Although not open as a restaurant any longer, Haywards was awarded 3AA Rosettes in 2019 in addition to a number of accolades prior to this.
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5. Azar Lounge
new
(0)
$$$$
• Persian • Burnham-On-Crouch
Located on Station Road in the charming town of Burnham-on-Crouch, Azar Lounge is a sophisticated cocktail bar that blends contemporary style with a warm welcome. Azar specialises in inventive hand-crafted cocktails as well as the classics, served in an elegant interior designed for relaxation and conversation. Azar Lounge offers attentive service, a vibrant yet comfortable atmosphere, and exceptional flavours in the heart of the neighbourhood.
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6. Brasserie ABode - Canterbury
3.6
Very Good(319)
$$$$
• British • Canterbury
Discover a culinary journey like no other in the heart of Canterbury City Centre.Introducing the brand-new Brasserie Abode Restaurant; offering a sophisticated small plates menu designed to ignite your palate and add an element of fun to your dining experience. Indulge in a curated selection of petite pleasures, meticulously crafted by our talented chefs to deliver eclectic flavours with every bite. From savoury delights to sweet temptations, our small plates offer an array of options to suit every taste. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely lunch, a romantic dinner, or a casual gathering, our small plates are perfect for sharing and savouring, with a cocktail or two.In the city centre, Brasserie Abode at ABode Canterbury is near the majestic Canterbury Cathedral. Canterbury Rail Station is just a 9-minute walk away.
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7. AppleYard
4.7
Exceptional(490)
$$$$
• Spanish • Sidcup
Booked 1 time today
Neighbourhood Wine Bar, Shop & Restaurant: Purveyors of Spanish / Provencal influenced Food, Fine Wine, Bubbles, Tapas and Delivered Wines on AppleYardwines.com !!!General Manager: Susana LlorensExecutive Chef: Pedro Antonio Lopez Grijalbo Based next to the old Lamborbey Swimming Baths, serving regional food and wines with the very best imported Iberian products.
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8. Buona Bottega
new
(0)
$$$$
• Café • Brentwood
An elegant Italian café, deli and wine bar offering fresh, high-quality ingredients by day, before transforming into a relaxed evening destination serving charcuterie boards and carefully selected imported Italian wines

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  • Dean
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 31 May 2026
    First Class experience as always! My favourite restaurant. 👌
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    Alec's Restaurant££££• Seafood• Brentwood
    •
    4.9
  • JoGold
    London •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 May 2026
    Always excellent! Love the atmosphere. Food delicious. Drinks plentiful.
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    Sheesh Chigwell££££• Turkish• Chigwell
    •
    4.9
  • TeresaGold
    London •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Apr 2026
    Great steak and lovely staff will definitely be back.
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    AppleYard££££• Spanish• Sidcup
    •
    4.7
  • Shelley
    London •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Apr 2025
    From beginning to the end everything was absolutely perfect. Food was stunning. Description of every course was perfectly executed and Amanda being her lovely self as always thank you again. We have been many times and we will go many more.
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    Haywards££££• Modern European• Epping
    •
    4.8
  • CourtenayD
    London •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on 11 June 2022
    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.
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    1935 Rooftop££££• British• Southend-On-Sea
    •
    3.7

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