The Grove

4.2

18 Reviews

£25 and under

Bistro

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 1 time today

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

Location
The Grove, 4 Belton Way E, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 2HP
Area
Canvey Island
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

BURRATA.£10.00
Heirloom tomato. Crostini. Nut free pesto. Fresh basil. GFA | V
ARANCINI.£9.00
Deep-fried golden rice balls with Pecorino and sunblush tomatoes. Sugo. V
KEEMA SPICED SCOTCH EGG.£10.00
Keema spiced scotch egg, crispy masala greens. Korma sauce.
CHARGRILLED LAMB KOFTAS.£10.00
Tzatziki. Warm Moroccan flatbread. Cucumber salad. GFA
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID.£9.00
Sweet chilli Mayo. Fresh lime. Mixed leaves.
CREAMY WILD MUSHROOMS.£10.00
Chunky sourdough toast. Soft poached Cotswold legbar. Rocket. Basil oil. GFA | V
GAMBAS PIL PIL.£11.00
Tiger prawns. Fresh local bread. Lemon. GFA
CAULIFLOWER WINGS. £9.00
Coated wings. Ras el Hanout. Pomegranate. Flaked almonds. VE

LARGE PLATES

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN.£18.00
Griddled corn. Fresh herbs. Mango-habanero ketchup. GF
EX-DAIRY RIB CAP BURGER.£18.00
Melted American cheese. House sauce. Iceberg and tomato. Sweet dill pickles. Toasted brioche bun. Seasoned French fries and homemade red slaw. GFA
FISH AND CHIPS.£19.00
Leigh brewery beer battered fresh Cod fillet. Skin-on chunky chips. Salad. pickles. Homemade Tartare. Lemon.
FISH OF THE DAY.
Please ask server for details.
MALAYSIAN STYLE CURRY.£18.00
Coconut. Vegetables. Tofu. Wholegrain rice. Fresh coriander. (Swap to chicken £3). VE
NDUJA & KING PRAWN SPAGHETTI.£18.00
Garlic and chilli oil. Fresh parsley.
CAST IRON COOKED SALMON POKE BOWL.£18.00
Honey and soy marinade. Salad of buckwheat noodles and Asian vegetables. Ponzu.

SALADS

THE GROVE CHOP SALAD.£17.00
Warm breast of chicken, crispy bacon, avocado, crumbled Stilton, cherry tomatoes red onion on mixed leaves. House dressing. GF
GOATS CHEESE SALAD.£18.00
Grilled goats cheese, topped with sweet red onion chutney and served with roasted squash, beetroot, toasted seeds, chunky soughdough croutons, avocado and mixed leaves. House dressing. GFA | V
SEARED SALMON SALAD.£18.00
Rocket and mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, roasted beetroot and squash, avocado, roasted mixed seeds. Served with an orange and maple dressing. GF

TO SHARE

ANTIPASTO SHARING PLATTER.£20.00
A selection of cured meats and cheeses. Confit tomatoes. Spiced olives. Caramelised onion chutney. Fresh bread. EV and Balsamic. Mixed leaves. GFA

TACO OF THE DAY

TACO OF THE DAY.
Made with our locally sourced ingredients of the day (please ask your server for selections available). Served with a dressed side salad. Priced daily.

SANDWICH OF THE DAY

SANDWICH OF THE DAY.
Made with our locally sourced ingredients of the day (please ask your server for selections available). Served with a dressed side salad. Priced daily.

SIDES

GARLIC BREAD.£4.00
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD. £5.00
FRENCH FRIES.£5.00
CHUNKY CHIPS.£5.00
Add garlic and Parmesan for £2
HOUSE SIDE SALAD.£6.00
RED SLAW. £4.00
SWEET POTATO FRIES.£6.00
SIDE OF VEGETABLES.£5.00

What 18 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

4.4Food
4Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

18 Reviews

T
Tony
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great as usual. Please turn the heating on though 🥶
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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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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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Sock
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Grove is rated 4.2 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 1 time today

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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Phone number
01702 471383

The Grove

Make a booking

Additional information

SMALL PLATES

BURRATA.£10.00

ARANCINI.£9.00

KEEMA SPICED SCOTCH EGG.£10.00

CHARGRILLED LAMB KOFTAS.£10.00

SALT AND PEPPER SQUID.£9.00

CREAMY WILD MUSHROOMS.£10.00

GAMBAS PIL PIL.£11.00

CAULIFLOWER WINGS. £9.00

LARGE PLATES

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN.£18.00

EX-DAIRY RIB CAP BURGER.£18.00

FISH AND CHIPS.£19.00

FISH OF THE DAY.

MALAYSIAN STYLE CURRY.£18.00

NDUJA & KING PRAWN SPAGHETTI.£18.00

CAST IRON COOKED SALMON POKE BOWL.£18.00

SALADS

THE GROVE CHOP SALAD.£17.00

GOATS CHEESE SALAD.£18.00

SEARED SALMON SALAD.£18.00

TO SHARE

ANTIPASTO SHARING PLATTER.£20.00

TACO OF THE DAY

TACO OF THE DAY.

SANDWICH OF THE DAY

SANDWICH OF THE DAY.

SIDES

GARLIC BREAD.£4.00

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD. £5.00

FRENCH FRIES.£5.00

CHUNKY CHIPS.£5.00

HOUSE SIDE SALAD.£6.00

RED SLAW. £4.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES.£6.00

SIDE OF VEGETABLES.£5.00

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