Leigh-on-Sea Restaurants

Boatyard, The

Some restaurants focus on food, some on atmosphere and a few succeed in getting both of them right. The Boatyard's main attraction maybe it's location in Old Leigh fishing village with uninterrupted views of The Thames estuary, but the cooking puts up a good fight and it's a photo-finish in grabbing the diner's attention.

• Address: 8-13 High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, nr Southend-On-Sea, SS9 2EN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £26.00, Dinner: £40.00

Paris Bistro

Paris Bistro has that indisputable French look, with pastel walls, delicate lighting, yellow chairs offset by the dark blue wine glass stems and soft music playing in the background. Tables are set so far apart that an eavesdropper could feel thoroughly deprived but there's plenty of area to accommodate water jugs, glasses, vegetable bowls, et al.

• Address: 719 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, nr Leigh-on-Sea, SS0 9ST (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £30.00

Sand Bar, The

Leigh-on-Sea has a rather limited choice of attractive places to dine at or anywhere to just have a drink in a stylish bar with a relaxed atmosphere; however, Sand Bar has filled the gap that previously existed, with a choice of two bars and a charming restaurant, on two floors and, weather permitting, they have a few tables outside for those who prefer to eat al fresco.

• Address: 71 Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European, Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £33.00