Southend-On-Sea Restaurants

ASK - Southend-on-Sea

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.

• Address: Unit 7-8 The Broadway, London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1TJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

Frankie & Benny's New York Italian Restaurant & Bar - Southend-On-Sea

Frankie and Benny's combine the best of classic American and Italian in both style and cuisine. They specialise in home style cooking 'just like Mamma used to make it'. This is a great place to take the entire family and represents excellent value for money.

• Address: 18/20 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2NE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £18.00

Glasshouse, The

• Address: 43 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European, Brasserie
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £16.00, Dinner: £30.00

La Tasca - Southend-on-Sea

The lively La Tasca chain caters for parties, children's events and family gatherings in addition to anytime dining. These restaurants capture well the warm and vibrant spirit of Spain, and are best known for their tapas and traditional paellas.

• Address: 9-11 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Spanish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £27.00

Labworth Restaurant, The

This unique Grade II listed property was built by Ove Arup, a name synonymous with the engineering plan of Sydney Opera House, but with the arrival of Chris Topping in 1998, things have changed for the better when this once neglected building was smartened up keeping the original design intact.

• Address: Canvey Island, nr Southend-On-Sea, SS8 7DW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Mediterranean, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £35.00

Nando's - Southend

With quality food, friendly staff, quick service and excellent value for money, Nando's is a great place to eat. Don't expect identikit, pre-fab restaurant interiors which are usually a staple of the larger chains; each restaurant is tailored to its local surroundings and customers, offering up a unique restaurant experience to go with the equally unique taste of legendary, Portuguese, Peri-Peri chicken.

• Address: 24-26 London Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1NT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Portuguese, Casual
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £11.00, Dinner: £16.00

Pipe of Port, The

A great deal of thought has gone into the designing of The Pipe of Port on High Street. In an age when things change at a rapid pace, a restaurant like this is a timely reminder to slow things down a bit and revel in traditional elegance.

• Address: 84 High Street, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1JN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £33.00

Pizza Express - Southend-on-Sea

Pizza Express remains a hugely popular bedrock of casual eating. Its popularity is testimony to the fact that across the country, they have restaurants where you will always be guaranteed a good nosh, with children's tastes being well catered for.

• Address: 9 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £21.00

Polanka

Polanka is believed to be one of the first Polish restaurants in the Southend area, located in Southchurch Avenue, this bright and airy place more than just provides a captivating view of the wonderful country of Poland.

• Address: 68 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2RR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): East European, Polish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £15.00

Polash, The

In a small town like Shoeburyness, restaurants such as Polash on West Road are a glimmer of life for those seeking to satisfy their taste buds with some spicy Indian food. With sparkling flavours and robust cooking techniques, here's a place that does more than just serving authentic cuisine, the friendly, neighbourhood feel keeps the crowds trotting in steadily.

• Address: 84-86 West Road, Shoeburyness, nr Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A