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Venue Details

Address: 8/13 High Street
Town/City: Leigh-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: SS9 2EN
Tel No.: 01702 475 588
Website: http://www.theboatyardrestaurant.co.uk/
Opening Times: Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 5pm, Tuesday - Saturday 6:30 - 11pm
Ave. Price per couple: 45.00
The Boatyard combines the benefits of a modern purpose-built restaurant with the classic surroundings of the Old Leigh fishing village, not to mention the excellent food.

The Boatyard boasts a striking mezzanine floor with seating on two levels for up to two hundred guests. The bar follows a nautical theme and has a sperate Oyster bar. Customers can choose from the A La Carte Menu or opt for the great value fixed menu options with a three course meal from only £16.95.

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User reviews

Average user rating from: 11 user(s)

Overall rating
4.1
Overall
3.5
Food
3.6
Service
3.8
Ambience
5.7
Value
3.1
Toilets
6.1
Recommend
2.7
 

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

A GOOD NIGHT OUT, Monday, 23 November 2009

Written by Meady   -  View all my reviews  - Top 50 Reviewer

Overall rating
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
8.0
Service
8.0
Ambience
8.0
Value
8.0
Toilets
8.0
Recommend
8.0
Ever since it has opened this place has had mixed reviews so it was with some trepidation we ventured there for a set menu and a show.
Place was packed but service supreme....choice of food was good and there was no scrimping on the portions. Four people, five hours in the restaurant, a show, 3 courses, three bottles of wine and extra drinks £220.
No complaints!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Birthday dinner for two., Sunday, 09 August 2009

Written by Steve

Overall rating
3.3
Overall
3.0
Food
3.0
Service
2.0
Ambience
5.0
Value
3.0
Toilets
6.0
Recommend
1.0
The evening started well on the service front, but went downhill after the main course. We waited 1.15 min before we had to ask for the menu for desert, then we waited again before our order was taken only to be again misplaced. At a second attempt we were served.
Overall an uninspired menu with below average service.
At the end of the evening I felt that I had been relieved of money that I wish I had spent elsewhere. The guy on the piano was very good; in fact the high point of the evening. We shall not return.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

A Beautiful Trap, Thursday, 16 July 2009

Written by Billie

Overall rating
3.3
Overall
3.0
Food
2.0
Service
2.0
Ambience
6.0
Value
2.0
Toilets
6.0
Recommend
2.0
Just read the "All front and no substance" review. That is exactly what I felt about this restaurant; they need to improve the service, food quality & entertainment!! I will never eat in this restaurant again.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

Going backwards, Saturday, 09 May 2009

Written by Karl   -  View all my reviews  - Top 10 Reviewer

Overall rating
4.3
Overall
3.0
Food
2.0
Service
4.0
Ambience
7.0
Value
5.0
Toilets
7.0
Recommend
2.0
What a shame !! This restaurant could have it all. The venue and location is fantastic. All that is missing is the food.

You are first greeted by the doorman type bouncers and then a receptionist who does nothing to make you feel welcome and you are left to fight for a drink at the bar.

No body even offered to take our coats..

At the table, I asked for a stand for the champagne bucket to which the seater replied they didn't have one although this was quickly put right by the waiter.

The menus were old and tatty photo copies which let the place down bearing in mind image is everything here.

The waiting staff were very helpful. We ordered a main (Scallops and Chorizo) for our starter which we shared and the staff arranged for this to be split on separate plates. Way to much chorizo though which totally over powered the delicate scallops. I would suggest the chef needs to taste dishes more.

The mains were okay, we both had steaks (fillet and Ribeye) which were cooked well. The mash was however a major let down. It had obviously been prepared earlier in the day and was hard and unevenly warmed through which was such a shame at these prices.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

I beg to differ..., Sunday, 29 March 2009

Written by Dan Buckley

Overall rating
6.4
Overall
7.0
Food
6.0
Service
7.0
Ambience
8.0
Value
6.0
Toilets
4.0
Recommend
7.0
I am quite shocked by these reviews to be frank. I went to the Boatyard three weeks ago for a 40th birthday party on a saturday night. I was welcomed into the restaurant by lovely receptionists who took care of our table (we had asked for sequins to be put on the table and had given them a cake to bring out with coffees). They took our coats and guided us to the bar and then to our table.

Upon seating, we were greeted by a friendly waiter who informed us about the menu, as in our party we had someone who was allergic to nuts. I found the menu had a great choice including the typical steak, lamb, etc but also a variety of fish, including a beautiful wing of skate that didn't actually fit on my plate it was such a large portion. Vegetarian options are available and the menu can be changed to fit dietary needs, as we found out. There is a very good wine list and our waiter was very helpful in choosing the right wines for our food as we had a mix of fish and meat.

The starters came out in good time and i was pleasantly surprised with what i saw. I had the cheese tart and it was obvious a lot of time and effort was spent on the presentation. Of course looks aren't everything but the taste was exquisite. The mains followed suit in the same manner, as did the deserts.

Overall, we enjoyed a great night out. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very good, as set by the musician who played old and new classics on guitar or piano, and other tables were obviously enjoying themselves.

The only problem i had with the restaurant were the toilets which, although they were clean, they seemed very dated and didn't fit in with the airy, modern atmosphere of the restaurant. This was the only problem and it was very minor. After all, people don't go to restaurants to sample their toilets.

I have booked a table for my wife's birthday next week and we are very much looking forward to it. I definitely recommend this restaurant to couples, families or massive party as we were in.

The other reviews haven't a clue about fine dining.
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