Harden's survey result
Summary
“In the heart of Essex, this fabulous fish restaurant” (est. 2010, and revolving around the “plush conversion of an old pub”) “offers amazing dishes and attentive service in a truly beautiful setting”. “It can be fun watching the TOWIE types amongst fellow diners”, but if that loses its appeal, divert your eyes to the “pleasant views from the terrace on a sunny day”.
Summary
“Come for the food, savour the view” from the airy conservatory in this well-known converted pub which specialises in seafood – everything from jellied eels to whole lobster – and is “excellent for every occasion”.
Summary
“They really understand how to cook fish” (the main event) at this fancified former pub, a local favourite – including with the TOWIE set – since its arrival in 2010, and which benefits from an airy conservatory and spacious rooms.
Summary
This “glitzy and glamorous” smartened-up pub is perhaps a little TOWIE and inspires the odd complaint about its prices, but, nevertheless, it’s fish and seafood cuisine won consistently decent ratings last year, and fans say the place is “excellent for a special occasion”.
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Navestock Side, Brentwood, CM14 5SD
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £31.00 | £37.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £13.30 | £39.00 | £8.00 | £7.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.75 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Navestock Side, Brentwood, CM14 5SD
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑7 pm |
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