You can enjoy locally sourced seafood from one of the many quality restaurants situated along the beautiful Essex coast, to a mouth watering meal in one of the variety of restaurants set in the heart of our counties picturesque countryside.

One such establishment and part of the Milsom Group is The Pier Hotel & Restaurant in the historic town of Harwich. With wonderful views across the harbour, a unique feature of The Pier Hotel is that it has two restaurants. The Ha’Penny Bistro on the ground floor and the Harbourside on the first floor.

Established in 1978 and situated on the Stour and Orwell estuaries, much of the seafood is landed in the harbour opposite the restaurant.

Also part of the Milsom Group and one of the very popular restaurants in Essex is Milsoms. Located in Dedham and only a short drive from Britain’s oldest recorded town of Colchester, you will find the restaurant set amongst the very beautiful scenery of Dedham Vale. For guests wishing to stay and explore the village and surrounding areas of Dedham, Milsoms also has to offer fifteen en-suite bedrooms.

If Indian cuisine is more to your liking, the award winning Jalsa Ghar restaurant situated in the ancient market town of Great Dunmow, could well be worth a visit.

Serving traditional Indian and Bangladeshi dishes since 1998, the restaurant is actually under the same thatched roof as the Queen Victoria pub.

Continuing with the Asian theme, if you are looking for oriental buffet & grill type restaurants in Essex, one of the modern Izumi restaurants in Brentwood or Maldon could be for you. With 30 or more dishes served for lunch and 60 or more dishes served for dinner, you will not be spoilt for choice.

What used to be The Three Horseshoes public house is now home to the Hoyzen Oriental Seafood Grill in East Hanningfield. Once you have decided on the type of fish or seafood you require, you can then choose the cooking style.

Part of the Masons Restaurants group is The White Hart at Great Yeldham on the banks of the river Colne. Awarded Silver Star & Four Star rating by the British Tourism Board and also Four Star AA rating, The White Hart is a relaxing place to wine, dine or stay. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, The White Hart may be your ideal Wedding Venue.

There are Restaurants in Essex to suit every palate, budget or occasion. Whether you choose the coast, the countryside or a restaurant in one of our fabulous towns, come and see what Essex has to offer.