The best restaurants serving British food in Rochford East of England

We visited the Shorehouse for lunch on a Monday and it was the first time we had been for a few years. They have updated the internal design and everything felt fresh and clean, the salad bar was a little more spacious than before. The staff were really friendly and capable. Quick to say hello and take our order. We had Charlotte who did a great job and made us feel welcome and comfortable. The food was good and the portions were a decent size. Broad menu with options for kids, adults, meat eaters and vegans. The only shortfall for me was probably the salad bar which was fine but always a little messy with everyone before you having dropped and dripped sauces and dressings everywhere. Still, it was fresh and fine for what you pay. Overall a nice cheerful lunch and we would pop back another time.

very good santa claus very nice and efficient food, the santa was really kind to my child and the drinks were immaculate would reccomend to any familys

I need to say how GREAT the staff were today (Saturday lunchtime) . Very busy with customers but ever single member of staff looked efficient and very friendly. The food was tasty and hot . Well done to all your staff at our Rayleigh Greggs. Ps thank you for the smiley face on my order box ! Made me chuckle.

Lovely evening with amazing tribute act. Friendly staff who are always polite. Food was lovely and hot. Great atmosphere for a girls night out.

I booked my wife’s 60th birthday party here, two months before they cancelled all bookings and keep all the deposits. Please do NOT book this place they ruined birthday party’s and weddings

We visited in December one lunchtime there was around 6 of us and we were the only people in here however not sure if lunchtime is a really busy time for them. Food was really nice and from what I can remember wasn't all that fast but not slow either, it was nice to have a cooked meal made for you as no doubt we all had something different from the menu - which wasn't set for Christmas which was nice for this time of year.

Visited for my daughter’s Birthday. Was shown to our table pretty quickly. After that the service was fairly slow. There was only one menu for the four of us to look at and it was damp… took 15 mins to order drinks and food. When the food arrived it was on paper plates. Yuck! Thankfully my girls loved it, but it was not what I was expecting for a £10 waffle that was literally 2 waffles with a little bit of sauce! Can’t say it was memorable or particularly enjoyable. Just little things that made it very average; not enough cutlery on the table, not having apple juice, slow service, hot drinks that weren’t good at all, and having to pay cash. Such a shame as it was for a double birthday celebration

My wife and I have visited this café many times and I’ve enjoyed good food e.g. their fish and chips discount after 3 pm, or the wonderful cream tea. We have always been met with friendly service and very little delay.