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The Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea

The Grove

4.2
4.2
17 Reviews
£25 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
Our refreshed menu includes Jerk Chicken, Rib Cap Burger and small plates. Plus the dishes that our customers love including our iconic chop salad and Malaysian curry. You'll be able to enjoy our taco, fish and sandwich of the day specials which change weekly.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and during winter season we serve roast dinner specials every Sunday.

Bar stool window seats and charging points available are ideal for working remotely. Located for easy pre-work coffee if you're commuting too!

Walk through to the dining area, where you will find a luxurious space, with beautiful textures and an amazing, illuminated elevated ceiling. The perfect dinner setting with velvet bench-style seats, paired with white marble tables and stunning vintage print walls.

Our outdoor terrace area boasts a fantastic view of the Estuary, perfect in the summer to enjoy cocktails or sa winter warm up after a dog walk with dessert and coffee.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01702 471383
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

17 Reviews
  1. Shirley

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly service. Sat outside on the decked area on a lovely sunny day. Food was excellent - all 4 of us had a lovely meal. Would recommend.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our meal and service was lovely eating outside enjoying a beautiful day

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  3. Sock

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time visiting the Grove and we were very pleased with the service. Various other reviews had said service was slow sometimes, but we were served very well. Food was good, although as we went on a Monday there were several items missing from the menu due to a busy Sunday. We booked for inside a few weeks before (Early July weather was not good!) but got moved to the terrace when we arrived, and then subsequently to the garden once a table became free. Lovely ambience outside looking across Leigh etc. Food was good, and we would go again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy eating here. The food is really good and the staff are very helpful and accommodating. One of our party was in a wheelchair and they couldn’t have been more helpful. The restaurant was busy and they coped very well moving customers around amongst the downpours. Look forward to my next visit.

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  5. KentishO

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely setting on a sunny day for brunch, and the food we had was enjoyable. Service was generally good, but slow on a couple of occasions, despite there being plenty of waiting staff.

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  6. DeniseW

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was lovely, just a shame both umbrellas werent up. We would have liked to have stayed outside but it was so hot and no escape from the sun. Had a lovely lunch though with family

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  7. Bombalini

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I used to be a regular here and the food was great. I looked at the online menu and decided to return after a long break.My party attended for lunch and the food was diabolical. The outside paint job doesn’t detract from the fact it all felt a bit grubby and another customer had to ask for his bill on 3 separate occasions, twice walking through the restaurant to do it. Drinks didn’t materialise without follow ups. 10 customers to a 3 server ratio meant there was no explanation for the poor service or errors. I had the ‘sandwich of the day’ £11 (and an extra £5 for fries) - the menu description ‘buffalo chicken sandwich with blue cheese and rocket’ - the served item - a pitta thin stale grilled folded flat bread containing nothing but a few wilted rocket stems topped with shredded chicken in an unappetising gelatinous unidentifiable sauce reminiscent of cat food in gravy and a garnish of 1990’s ‘caff’ side salad coloured in dollops of an equally unappetising brown ‘house dressing’. My fellow diners were equally unimpressed. This space offers incredible potential with its sea facing terrace, but with so many great offerings nearby I feel unless attention is given to its food, service and presentation, it may struggle to compete.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not the first time eating here but as always the service and food is excellent, plenty of choice.

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  9. Littlegems

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at The Grove restaurant and it was wonderful. Food was excellent & staff were very welcoming, friendly & efficient. Location was stunning with views across the estuary. We will definitely be back!

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  10. davidc

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 4 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit since reopening and very pleased to say the food was delicious. The new owners, kitchen, staff and new menu have made this a place I would want to come again. Nice to have the option of a view while you eat. We had a 2 course meal and a bottle of fizzy and we enjoyed it all! SOoooo much better than the previous owners which, a few years ago we vowed never to return to eat there until they changed ownership because the food was absolutely awful. All changed now! Keep up the good work!!!!!

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FAQs

The Grove is rated 4.2 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Google Map for The Grove

The Grove, 4 Belton Way E, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 2HP

Additional information

  • Area
    Canvey Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    01702 471383
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