Best Restaurants In Essex

Nestled in Chelmsford, Wood Grill Stanstead is a cosy hangout with rustic features mixed with contemporary furnishings. Pop by to get your fill of elevated British cuisine, from wild sea bass fillet through to mushroom risotto, accompanied by a delicious array of liquid libations.

Found in the stunning village of Stansted Mountfitchet, The Linden promises a tranquil location to indulge your taste buds. While in the contemporary dining room or spacious garden, scoff down things like butternut squash and goats cheese risotto, scallop linguini, plus roast rump of lamb.

If you're looking for the best gastropubs in Essex, The Chequers Matching Green is a rural dining venue situated on the border of Hertfordshire. With its rustic, country feel, the restaurant serves an equally homely menu of hearty British classics alongside grilled fish and steaks.

Home to a beautifully manicured garden and boasting riverside views, Anchor is ideal for alfresco eats. Venture over to this countryside haunt to chomp on charcoal-grilled steaks, home comforts and sumptuous Sunday roasts, with classic cocktails or bubbles to pair.

Slug and Lettuce is a top date night or group dining location, known for its well-priced cocktails and extensive menu of international dishes. Snuggle up on the beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the river and chow down on tasty grub with impressive views that are hard to beat.

On the hunt for the best Essex restaurants with entertainment? Golden Fleece is a bit of an all-rounder, showcasing live music, comedy nights and sports screenings. This Chelmsford favourite also boasts a mega beer garden that's ideal for summery sips.

Offering affordable dishes and cracking drinks deals, The Bull is a local Romford boozer with a quintessentially British feel. From grilled goodies to stacked burgers, full English brekkies to Sunday roasts, this joint is the place to go for delicious eats.

If you're looking for fine dining in Essex, Church Street Tavern is serving a range of British dishes that sound too darn good to turn down. From steamed mussels with white wine to lamb chops accompanied by aubergine, there's plenty to explore at this Colchester spot.

Sark is up there as one of the most romantic restaurants in Essex. Not only is it totally gorgeous, toting plush, velvet booths, tropical trees and unique artwork, but its menu has us drooling at the thought. Think Mediterannean munch, with a focus on tantalising Turkish bites.

This Billericay favourite has a friendly atmosphere throughout the week, whether you're popping in for a roast or a pint of real ale in the beer garden. Food here is simple, affordable and effective, with dishes such as chicken salads, burgers and a Yorkshire pudding wrap.

A gorgeous haunt adorned with living walls, exposed-brick walls and fairy lights is, of course, Revolution. Found in Southend-on-Sea, this pretty perch rustles up all kinds of lip-smacking nosh, including buffalo chicken pizzas, blue cheese and truffle fries, plus crispy calamari.

On the hunt for Michelin star restaurants in Essex? While nowhere in the area has achieved the accolade, The Flitch of Bacon is a hot contender. Nestled in Dunmow, this cosy dining destination slings out elevated British cuisine, made using the finest local produce.