http://www.essexrestaurants.com/ 231-1389 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/room-24-southend-on-sea-essex.html Tue, 01 May 2012 19:20:45 +0100 185-1386 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/shepherd-and-dog-stambridge-essex.html Visited on a warm spring night. Received a warm welcome but that's as far as the it went. The bar furnishings were very shabby, maximum of only eight customers total in the bar and restaurant throughout the whole saturday night. There was no atmosphere whatsoever. Steak and 4 potatoes with no vegetables x 2 came to £33+ We will not be going back. ]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:08:48 +0100 185-1377 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/shepherd-and-dog-stambridge-essex.html Went there last week-£120 for four. Very expensive for just mains and one desert. Wine £17+ very pricy. Only us eating so all in all a disaster. Much better deals available and lots of them so sorry we are unable to recommend and will be a long time we return. ]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:02:48 +0100 48-1371 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-royal-oak-gt-stambridge-southend-essex.html Terrible staff, terrible food, terrible atmosphere, no value for money. Any one happy eating in this restaurant is either easily pleases or a relative of the owners! ]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:32:53 +0100 185-1323 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/shepherd-and-dog-stambridge-essex.html I wouldn't recommend this place, First of all it seemed a very nice place, We received our drinks and ordered and it seemed a very nice place, We all received our food except my 6 year old niece who we later found out the chefs had forgot to cook her dish, The manager came over to speak to us had quite an aggressive attitude and the food only got to her after all of us had finished our meal! None of the staff came to us to explain what had happened while we were waiting and we were very cross about the whole situation. The deserts however were very nice but again they gave my 6 year old niece vanilla instead of chocolate, Another example that they need to sort out their staff as they seem to need more training, However the quickly recovered the problem and we got a free dessert and meal for my niece. However the overall service was appalling and we shall not be returning, It is a shame as the food is nice but the service has let the restaurant down. ]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:44:13 +0000 300-1320 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/chiquita-restaurant-shoeburyness-essex.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:16:20 +0000 461-1316 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/san-fairie-ann.html Bacchus is under investigation after three big groups of customers became seriously ill after eating here recently.Two needed hospital attention. It is so serious that it has been taken to the next level. The owners have tried to hush this up but its too important as a lady in her 80's and an 8 yr old girl were evidently involved. Somebody could've died. Find out what the situation is before you go. ]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:20:34 +0000 48-1301 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-royal-oak-gt-stambridge-southend-essex.html What a great asset to the country pub collection. great service, superb home cooked food,massive menu, large portions and good value for money. how anyone can put this place down is unreal.comments before must be hungry horse lovers! I have personally seen them go tooth & nail to accomodate everyone. will definately keep returning and recommending. ]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:28:19 +0000 185-1240 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/shepherd-and-dog-stambridge-essex.html I wouldn't recommend this place, it is very much an acquired taste. Have given it a few chances over the years and they never seem to be able to get the food right. The service and waitresses were excellent but this wasn't matched by what was being served. Starters were pretty non eventful and the mains very average. As for desserts, nothing home made, all out of a packet. ]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:11:31 +0100 185-1238 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/shepherd-and-dog-stambridge-essex.html We waited for 45 minutes to actually get our roast Sunday dinner. In between ordering and getting our meal we were asked if we had ordered coffee and whether we wanted our desserts now! Front of house was a bit of a shambles - very well meaning but it really isn't the customers problem that you're short staffed! The beef required a strong set of teeth and a sharper knife than was provided. However the veg was all ok. Would pop in for a beer but wouldnt eat in there again. ]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:51:16 +0100 461-1212 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/san-fairie-ann.html Visited on Sat 6th Aug to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Lovely ambience, perfect service and excellent food. Loved everything from the home baked bread, perfectly cooked fillet steak, best creme brulee ever tasted. Will be going back next month to celebrate birthday. If you want a lovely, quirky dining expereince. Bacchus wins. Thanky ou for another lovely evening. ]]> Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:25:10 +0100 592-1211 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/onyx-restaurant-bar.html Have been to this restaurant twice now. The service was exceptional, warm friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Food choices well cooked. Atmosphere on first visit mid week was very quiet, returned with friends on a Saturday which was very busy, but we had the same level of service. Will return and would recommend. ]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:51:06 +0100 185-1066 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/shepherd-and-dog-stambridge-essex.html Went to the supposedly award winning Shepherd and Dog last night. I must comment on the great waitress. She was friendly, very attentive and knows customer service. Shame that the kitchen have not been trained so well. Our first course was pate. It was OK. Main course Liver and bacon with mash, and pork belly. The liver was very overcooked and the mash dry! the pork belly was OK but not great. I ordered cheesecake for dessert £4.25. It had previously been frozen and was wet mush. The base was stale and watery. It was inedible and was sent back by our lovely waitress, who then very kindly took the coffees off the bill. The pub has a roaring fire so I rate ambience 8/10, service 10/10. value, food, etc etc 5/10. We would never go back. ]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 10:34:18 +0100 300-1045 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/chiquita-restaurant-shoeburyness-essex.html Wed, 11 May 2011 12:57:08 +0100 48-1015 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-royal-oak-gt-stambridge-southend-essex.html After taking my in-laws to this pub after seeing a voucher in the local paper, I left feeling irritated buy the unhelpful rude staff. The starters were excellent, I have no complaints there. But the vegetables for the main meal came ten minutes after being plated up and I had to ask for them twice. When they did arrive we had either eaten our mains or they were slightly cold and the vegetables were Raw. When I advised the waitress she just shrugged her shoulders and walked off. We then had trouble asking for desserts as the waitress was either in conversation with one of the male patrons or talking on her mobile phone. When it came to paying the bill, I had a two for one main meal voucher.We had six main meals and only one was by one get one free, which is not stated on the voucher. The advert stated on voucher per table which would suggest each couple receives the offer... this is not the case. This is the second time I have had bad service in this pub in the last six months.... and I am a local. ]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:00:17 +0100 48-980 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-royal-oak-gt-stambridge-southend-essex.html Took family members down from Scotland for lunch having enjoyed good fare in the past, but such a disappointment. Restaurant was only half full so not overly busy, but waited 50 mins for starter and another 40 mins for main meal. Most meals were fine, although gravy covering everthing including the fried potatoes, but Lamb steaks were tough and overpriced. Wont be returning anytime soon. ]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:27:27 +0100 162-959 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-vineyard-restaurant-southend-essex.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:04:26 +0100 164-851 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-pipe-of-port-southend-essex.html Have visited (lunchtimes only) many times over about 15 years. It seems a little gloomy on entry, being a basement, but you soon become accustomed. Staff always pleasant and friendly. Food simple but good. Prices reasonable. A favourite ! ]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 19:25:50 +0100 164-844 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-pipe-of-port-southend-essex.html I have eaten at the Pipe of Port on a number of occasions over a number of years, and it never disappoints. From a truly wonderful, intimate ambience, to a superb extensive and reasonably priced wine list, I have to say it's one of my favourite places to eat in Essex. The pies and steak are to die for, and it wouldn't be right to leave without finishing off with the great cheese board and a glass of vintage port from their comprehensive selection. Service is attentive but not pushy, and while heavily pregnant with twins, I didn't feel too embarassed about asking for a more substantial chair! Can't wait to go back. ]]> Sun, 09 May 2010 10:15:14 +0100 216-813 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-mulberry-restaurant-thorpe-bay-essex.html Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:16:42 +0100 48-765 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-royal-oak-gt-stambridge-southend-essex.html First time we have visited this pub/restaurant. Welcomed by manager and served drinks straight away. Ate in the restaurant which did seem to lack atmosphere but was popular. The bar area was also busy with diners - a good sign. Excellent menu, wide choice, good efficient service and good value for money. Will definitely visit again. ]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:46:53 +0000 216-743 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-mulberry-restaurant-thorpe-bay-essex.html Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:30:26 +0000 185-718 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/shepherd-and-dog-stambridge-essex.html It was our first time at the Shepherd & Dog and we must say that the service and the food was excellent, though it was miday we did not have to wait long for our food( 15mins to be exact), we would recommend this pub to our friends and will certainly be visiting again, our thanks to the staff. ]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:22:08 +0000 185-545 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/shepherd-and-dog-stambridge-essex.html great food, good service been there several times now great value as well ]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:23:36 +0100 48-534 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-royal-oak-gt-stambridge-southend-essex.html I booked a table 2 weeks ahead but the restaurant phoned me 2 days before to give my table to a disabled party. Then they phoned back to say I could have my table. Then they phoned again to say I couldn't have it. Apparently I should not have been promised table 8 (nice round one) in the first place as it is kept for disabled guests. Shame they never told me when I booked it. Obvious I will never go in future. ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:21:45 +0100 216-530 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-mulberry-restaurant-thorpe-bay-essex.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:29:33 +0100 196-505 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-old-vienna-restaurant-southend-essex.html Fri, 15 May 2009 13:25:05 +0100 196-504 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-old-vienna-restaurant-southend-essex.html Thu, 14 May 2009 12:29:00 +0100 461-438 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/san-fairie-ann.html I took my mother to this place as it had had such good reviews over the last years and we were so upst at the standards of the food and service we had to leave and eat elsewhere. Where was the management? Poor service and bland food. Shame. ]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:47:57 +0000 461-351 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/san-fairie-ann.html The first time i went to San Fairie Ann it was a pleasant surprise and a wonderful discovery. I thought at that time it was the best restaurant not only in Southend but possible in all of Essex. However, subsequent visits have not been to the same standard and I'm afraid the food but in particular the service has dropped dramatically. I am especially disappointed that the last three visits the same menu has been offered to me and quite frankly this is tired. I won't be going again in a hurry as on the last occasion I was short changed by the waiter who I found to be very push and a bit too personal. This is a shame as the young waiter who served us the first time we went there was first class as was the food. ]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:50:48 +0000 461-325 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/san-fairie-ann.html I love everything about San Fairie Ann, the food is fantastic and the menu is always different and gives you a chance to try something new.
The service is great and the waiters will recommend wines and food and nothing is too much trouble. There is always service with a smile.
I would definately recommend this restuarant for any occasion. ]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:30:08 +0100 196-278 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-old-vienna-restaurant-southend-essex.html Tired 70s decor that's dated badly combined with a stiff unpleasent atmosphere. The starters were as daring as prawn cocktail which was standard stuff. The main was well below standard. Overcooked veg bland at it's blandest. Watery beef and gravy. Tasteless food. We cook far better at home. Dare I say Essex rubbish for the old die hards ]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:31:16 +0100 461-266 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/san-fairie-ann.html As you walk into San Fairie Ann, you will probably think you have come into the wrong place. A quirky entrance with a large sitting area for lunchtime teas await you. To your right is the selection of lunchtime cakes encased in glass. They look very nice indeed, but I am yet to have tasted these. Towards the back of this area, the restaurant suddenly appears and opens up. There is also a room downstairs for busy evenings or for special occasions where you can book the room for yourself. I have now eaten twice at San Fairie Ann and can definitely say that it is the best restaurant I have visited in Essex. I have eaten once in the main restaurant and once downstairs when we booked the area specially. The food is simply excellent. I won't bore you too much, but needless to say I had a venison for mains the first time I came here and it is one of the best meat dinners I have ever had. I can't tell you how good it was. Overall service is very good, although the second time I went there, there was a waiter who was a bit pushy. Everyone else is great though.

Seriously, if you are reading reviews on this website because you are trying to decide where to go; try this place out, and get the venison if it is on the menu. ]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:04:00 +0100 231-262 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/room-24-southend-on-sea-essex.html Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:37:36 +0100 229-253 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/elements-restaurant-southend-on-sea.html Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:28:19 +0100 461-175 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/san-fairie-ann.html what a lovely Quaint little restaurant in the middle of Southend. I could almost be in Paris. The atmosphere was amazing, Food quality spectacular, and overall Just Lovely. The perfect place for a romantic meal for two. ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:52:56 +0100 48-160 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-royal-oak-gt-stambridge-southend-essex.html We had lunch on Saturday at the Royal Oak. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. The restaurant was clean and airy but lacked some atmosphere, I think if I went again I would eat in the bar area which had a little more atmosphere. The food was good for a pub and the fish went down well. However, it was a little bit expensive, in my opinion. All in all, nice for lunch, would probably go back for a pub lunch. ]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:02:44 +0000 175-151 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-fleur-de-provence-southend-essex.html Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:30:19 +0000 175-150 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-fleur-de-provence-southend-essex.html Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:29:34 +0000 175-25 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/southend-venues/southend-restaurants/the-fleur-de-provence-southend-essex.html Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:27:55 +0000