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A photo of Smiths Restaurant Ongar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4762)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Ongar
Booked 52 times today
Priding ourselves on our motto ‘Famous for fish’ Smiths Restaurants is a name that has become synonymous with fine dining and quality, attentive service. Our restaurants are located in Ongar Essex (just off the A414) and Wapping in central London (near Tower Bridge). Both restaurants boast an extensive menu of fresh fish that we offer to cook in a variety of ways to suit every palette. We also offer locally sourced meat dishes to accommodate those who prefer their food terra firma. To compliment the quality of our food we have worked closely with well renowned independent wine merchants to ensure we have a selection of wines that are the perfect accompaniment to every meal. The only problem you may have a Smith’s is being spoilt for choice.
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4.8
Exceptional(10)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Ongar
Tanishq is a modern Indian fine dining restaurant situated in the prestigious Toot Hill neighbourhood of Ongar, Essex. Led by Executive Chef Kishore Das, the restaurant offers a refined culinary experience that highlights the best of Indian cuisine.With seasonally changing menus that draw on spices and influences from across the subcontinent, Tanishq showcases the finest ingredients sourced from some of the UK's top producers. This commitment to quality and sustainability is sure to delight diners looking for a sophisticated and memorable dining experience.
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4.6
Exceptional(91)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Brentwood
Alec’s Restaurant opened in 2010 and has established itself as one of Essex’s leading fish Restaurants. Alec’s prides itself on quality ingredients and exceptional service.Unwind with a premium bottle of wine or signature cocktail in the comfortable lounge before taking a seat in the elegant main dining room, which can accommodate 120 guests.Roaring fires in the winter and a delightful outdoor dining area in the summer, only enhance the elegant building.The menu at Alec’s Restaurant is traditionally British and sets out to provide simple, quality fresh food. Although predominantly a seafood restaurant serving the finest fish and shellfish, mouth-watering meat dishes add to this impressive menu.We are proud to follow the MSC code of conduct for sustainably sourced seafood. Plus, all seafood and fish are wild and ‘day boat caught’ from across Britain.Please note that this restaurant operates a strict policy of no children under 12 years, and a smart casual dress code.
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4.0
Excellent(462)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Bishop's Stortford
Booked 1 time today
Rubys Restaurant is proud to present the finest Indian cuisine in luxury surroundings with a varied selection of theatrical cocktails and extensive wine list. We offer an advisory service to ensure our food and drinks are to your taste and have trained our staff to provide the highest level of customer service. We have a selection of new cutting edge Indian dishes as well as the classic favourites and are happy to spice dishes to taste. Come down and enjoy the finest Indian food and drink in town.
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4.8
Exceptional(978)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Epping
Now offering a bespoke catering and events service, including private dining, special in house events & dinners, exclusive hire, outside catering or 'ready to serve' meals. Please email info@haywardsevents.co.uk or visit www.haywardsevents.co.uk for further information.Haywards is located on the outskirts of the beautiful Epping Forest and historical Epping town centre. A sophisticated and elegant environment, the building is a converted skittle alley and still retains many original features. Haywards is owned and run by husband-and-wife team Amanda and Jahdre Hayward, and their experience and passion for offering high quality and exciting dishes is evident throughout your visit. Staff are well trained and offer exceptional customer service and the interesting and exciting dishes created in the kitchen consistently receive high praise. Although not open as a restaurant any longer, Haywards was awarded 3AA Rosettes in 2019 in addition to a number of accolades prior to this.

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  • Ben
    London •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    First time here after knowing and hearing about Smiths for a long time. It was a business lunch and my client loves seafood so seemed appropriate. My guest said the halibut was very good and tasted unbelievably fresh. It’s also nice to see a meat/fish restaurant have a comprehensive veg/vegan menu and a bonus was the food was really good. The tempura cauliflower and goan curry were superb and I will 100% be coming back. It was really busy which meant a nice atmosphere and the staff were extremely attentive.
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    Smiths Restaurant OngarPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Ongar
    4.8
  • Karen
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 13 Nov 2024
    Prompt and friendly welcome. Good recommendations when asked for help with the menu. Great service. Good staff. Thank you a lovely evening was spent here in Rubys.
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    Ruby'sPrice: Moderate• Indian• Bishop's Stortford
    4
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    Essex •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Nov 2024
    Lovely food, lovely staff, we had a great anniversary meal here.
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    Alec's RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Brentwood
    4.6
  • Nikitavip
    London •9 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 1 Nov 2024
    I loved the vibe at the restaurant with live singing . The place is beautiful and will return for lunch soon
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    Tanishq Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Indian• Ongar
    4.8
  • JaneD
    Essex •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 2 Sept 2023
    We had an enjoyable lunch at the 'spirits tasting ' event, the starter was particularly good. We were given a voucher as a gift and had not previously dined at Haywards. We enjoyed the fixed lunch menu and the presentation from Adam representing Essex Spirits. However, we would have preferred a wine tasting experience as we rarely drink spirits.
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    HaywardsPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Epping
    4.8
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