The best restaurants in Broadland East of England

We considered both the River Garden and the Rush Cutters and decided unanimously on the River Garden. We visited for a post Christmas meal with friends. Service was friendly and quick, the atmosphere was friendly, pleasant and the food was really nice. The pub was decorated well, needs a bit of love in places but its a proper old pub!. We had a really nice time! This is the third time I have visited this year and the third time we have enjoyed ourselves.

Always a great visit when here with a good valiety of beers, lagers, wheat beers etc on sale. Lovely friendly staff always willing to help, well done Gals and Guys.

Stopped here for a quick bite in the evening whilst passing through. Limited menu, I had pie and chips. It was hot and tasty so no complaints. I sat at a small corner table and when I went to put my bag on the floor my elbow got caught up in a whole nest of cobwebs that ran floor to ceiling. Moved to a different table and when I looked at the carpet it was glistening with slug slime! Yes you read that right!! Trails and trails of slug slime all over the carpet. I went to put my bag on the chair next to me. The chairs are covered with faded pink felt like fabric that would have been all the rage in the 70s but it was thick with long hairs all trapped in the fabric. The window sills were covered with dead flies. The bar man - am I allowed to say man in these politically correct times?? The bar person / server was however very friendly, welcoming and polite. Very depressing place, definitely needs a clean and makeover.

We looked the the menu, but only wanted a sandwich, priced at over £11. We ordered a fish finger and a sausage sandwich. My fish fingers were lovely, my friend said her sausage was nothing special. I loved dogs, but there was a dog wandering around the restaurant whilst we were there. It would put a lot if people off

Went in there on my own 5.30 Saturday about 6?people in the bar 2 persons watching which sounded like a porno film it was unbelievable the lady bar staff done nothing, the sound was louder than the back ground music Never will I visit this pub again, it deserves to be closed down

I have been coming to WHF for years. In fact I use to come when they were open on a Sunday! I love in the area and myself and the dog go to the butcher regularly. The cafe however has become ridiculously expensive. I now find it easier to pay for the bus, go into town and have lunch there at Two magpies or the Cornish bakery (all dog friendly) and then come back home. And it’s still costs me less! Not only that but the management the last year or so has been aweful. Rude and dismissive. I don’t include everyone of course but just last week (22 Nov) I was sitting in the cafe with my dog and doing some work having a hot choc and then went to get some stuff at butcher and order a scone as well. Not only was my bill for literally 4 things and my scone and hot choc £32 but then she the women behind the counter went, and all of this is to go. Erm no, when did I say that or even indicate that. It would have been ok if it was a question but she was trying to manage me out of the door. I’m spending a lot of money in here and then on top of that you want Manoeuvre people out of the cafe by making them feel unwelcome. Terrible! Absolutely terrible! I’m spending less and less time up there. You are loosing local loyal custom!

Very average food for above average cost. It's certainly not terrible, but 9 quid for a veggy kebab is rather expensive, I think. Nothing special about it either. I ordered chips in pitta, onion rings, and a veggy kebab, 22 quid.

These guys Amazing and gave me extra free stuff for my birthday !!!! When I’m need of food these guys save the day they sure saved mine!!!

Stayed on the camping field behind tge barn. Had a late lunch and two breakfasts here over our stay. Excellent food and service. The staff couldnt have been more helpful . The quality of food was 5 star worthy! All very tasty and fresh....obviously locally sourced. Will definitely return

We use this place quite regularly, this busy takeaway never takes long to prepare your food and the various dishes we've tried over the months have been very tasty and always hot. Prices are about the same as other takeaways Highly recommended, love it

We stayed for 1 night in a room and ate dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. After the initial mix up with a room being double booked, we had a pleasant stay. The staff were great, We did have to chase up a spare towel and extra pillows in the room we were later allocated and its worth noting the room only had a mirror in the bathroom which was a bit of an inconvenience and unusual. Food was excellent though, especially the steaks and definitely made up for it. Breakfast was also delicious. Shop around for the room prices if booking an overnight stay as they do differ on different booking sites which is a little frustrating, especially if you've secured a room at a higher price.

Most expensive pint of beer I’ve ever had. Little to choose from at the bar. Meal was average. Service, RUBBISH! Give it a miss next time round!

This is the last of this family's chain of restaurants we've tried ... and it didn't disappoint! The menu is very similar to its sibling's menus, which we expected. Containing a great selection of different foods. I went for the halibut and chocolate brownie. The fish was melt-in-your-mouth and the brownie sooo chocolaty, I won't need any more sweet stuff for a month. Service is exceptional from the friendly crew. Prices are on the high side as you'd expect for a meal (and service) of this quality.

Not the best outlet in Chelmsford the best one is westway. Maldon high street is also very good but very disappointed Costas don’t offer any gluten free products as my wife can’t eat and as to watch me eating