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

The Grove

4.3
4.3
22 Reviews
£25 and under
Bistro

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2 people
20:30
Booked 2 times 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.

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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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grove offers a "stunning location with views across the estuary" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy "excellent food" and "friendly, accommodating staff." While some service issues are noted, the "gorgeous setting" and "delicious breakfasts" make it a worthwhile visit. A few menu adjustments might enhance the overall dining experience.
22 Reviews
  1. Liza

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a superb mother's day lunch. My daughters had some fabulous mocktails! The roast was delicious - huge Yorkshires and the best gravy. The Salmon poke bowl was very generous and well-considered. It was a sunny day, and the view is just lovely. Friendly and helpful service.

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  2. Ryan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, so understanding when had to change arrival time . Even asked us later about the journey. Gorgeous setting and loved our goats cheess salads!

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  3. Amanda

    Bedfordshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super brunch, fab location & service, only very slight surprise was that when adding a sausage (albeit a very good sausage) to our choice of breakfast the cost was £3.20 each!! A little excessive but otherwise a lovely experience and great food! In the sunshine. Lovely start to the weekend

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  4. Nicola

    Essex1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually love it here and food is excellent had a wonderful breakfast before Christmas - but today very cold sitting in front and they left door open had to tell them to shut it -and forgot side order of chips came when finished main course - they had a large party out the back which imagine was why was forgotten. Will go back and try again

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  5. Tony

    London1 review

    4.0

    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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  6. Shirley

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    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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  8. Sock

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    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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  10. KentishO

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    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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The Grove is rated 4.3 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 2 times today
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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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