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304 Restaurants
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My Big Fat Greek Taverna
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1PU
29.6 miles
£30 - £49
Greek
Mediterranean
Clacton's finest Greek restaurant, under new management & refurbished from 2019. Try our traditional Cypriot Mezze, or a generous p ...
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The Blue Strawberry Bistro
Chelmsford, CM3 2DW
6.0 miles
£50 - £79
Bistro
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The Fat Turk
Brentwood, CM13 3AE
11.9 miles
£30 - £49
Turkish
Vegetarian friendly
Pay a visit to The Fat Turk Brentwood, a chic and lively restaurant set in unmatched surroundings. Indulge in the excellence of Turkish cuisine, meticulousl ...
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Holland's Wine Bar
Brentwood, CM15 8PA
9.3 miles
£50 - £79
What could be better than enjoying a glass of wine with friends or family as you nibble on some bar bites, taking in a warm, comforting atmosphere? Hollands ...
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The Bull at Great Totham
Maldon, CM9 8NH
10.0 miles
Gastropub
The Bull at Great Totham is a 16th century coaching inn now beautifully restored to suit the needs of the 21st century. The emphasis here is on comforting f ...
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Il Pescatore
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS1 1LU
17.0 miles
Italian
Il Pescatore, located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, offers a delightful Italian dining experience with a coastal twist. Nestled just a stone’s throw from ...
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T&G’s Tapas Bar & Bistro
Loughton, IG10 4BE
18.9 miles
£50 - £79
We are a family-run business with over 20 years of experience producing delicious food. T&G’s bring together our love for anything Spanish, a ...
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Turtle Bay Colchester
Colchester , CO1 1YJ
21.3 miles
Caribbean
Under £30
Vegetarian friendly
Situated between Lion Walk shopping centre and Colchester Castle, Turtle Bay seeks to bring the enthusiasm and vibrancy of the Caribbean to the high street. ...
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Wildwood Billericay
Billericay, CM12 9BT
7.9 miles
£30 - £49
International
Italian
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"Wildwood is billed as a ‘small collection’ of restaurants – in other words, it’s a chain. Everything about the style, from the ..."
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Harvester - Grays
Grays, RM16 6UT
18.1 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegetarian friendly
Harvester - Grays is located on Arterial Road in Grays, Essex, offering a convenient spot for casual dining. Part of the Harvester chain, it provides a fami ...
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Aburi Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1LN
21.4 miles
Japanese
Sushi
Under £30
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The Wine Cellar Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 1HL
0.1 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
International
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
The Wine Cellar is an independent restaurant and bar located on Duke Street, Chelmsford. Food is served at The Wine Cellar from Wednesday to Saturday, serv ...
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Beehive Colors Basildon
Basildon, SS14 1DQ
11.5 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
The Beehive in Basildon, Essex, offers a great range of classic pub favourites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From mouthwatering burgers, succulent chick ...
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Osborne's Cafe & Seafood Merchant
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2ER
15.4 miles
British
Under £30
Osborne’s in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, is a beloved local spot that serves as both a seafood café and a merchant, renowned for its fresh, high-quali ...
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Leigh Bistro
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PG
15.6 miles
£30 - £49
Modern European
"Leigh Bistro is a Modern European Cuisine and Restaurant situated in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea Town Centre. We have recently designed Our Menus to bring yo ...
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