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Alec’s Restaurant Bar & Grill opened in 2010 and has established itself as one of Essex’s leading fish Restaurants. Attracting customers from near and far, Alec’s prides itself on quality ingredients and exceptional service.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Seafood, British
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 1 week ago

It is very expensive and one of the top restaurants in the area. The food is plentiful and excellent and the atmosphere and service is, generally, excellent also. Most of the people that were is the restaurant seemed to be celebrating something so it is...regarded as somewhere special to go even though it is a bit out in the boonies. We were asked if we were celebrating anything but we were just having fun and celebrating being alive. Two small negative comments. The waiters did not know who ordered which meal. In a restaurant of this quality, one would expect them to know that - it is not a difficult practice. The other is that I am familiar with the cost of wines in various parts of the world and there were American wines on the list that I can say are pretty good for $9 (seven ponds) in a store in the USA but very disappointing for over seventy pounds. Nonetheless, I would definitely go again.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We're had Sunday lunch here and it was excellent, so we thought we should try lunch. You can only describe it as 110% perfect. Really nice food (primarily fish/seafood) and spot on service (friendly, helpful, very knowledgeable/professional), in a great atmosphere/location. (They offer a set...lunch price, which had a number of included options to be fair; with both starters and mains, we went for things with a supplement, so had a reasonably large bill - be aware !)More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 11 February 2024

Not our first visit to this restaurant but this time left feeling very unimpressed! We knew it would be busy but we’re not prepared for the battle to find a parking space(many diners complained about the same thing.it was raining so by the time we...got to the restaurant we were like drowned rats! The greeting was quite limp and we had to ask for our coats to be taken.Our table was still not ready so we were sent to the bar for a drink…..only three bar stools so we were in the corner standing where the bar staff were preparing drinks for the tables constantly having to move out of the way of the staff.at the table it took ages for our drinks order to be taken.when our food arrived the steaks were not nice at all especially for the premium price point .the restaurant was really noisy (we didn’t expect a cosy romantic dinner but it was deafening)!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 9 February 2024

Love this place such good food had our waitress Andre lovely and brilliant waiter and food cam fact along with good service!!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 8 February 2024

Been to Alec’s many times and never been disappointed..excellent food and service warm ambient surroundings, my very recent visit lovely waiter Andre took great care of us … will I go again … absolutely 💯 and soon I hope ❤️

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 31 January 2024 via mobile

Good quality food but we waited far too long for our food. 2 hours for two courses so didn’t bother with desert. Asked for a bottle of water twice after waiting 20 mins and asked for the bill twice too. The restaurant was full but...my advice is, if you don’t have the staff then don’t take so many bookings. Wouldn’t rush backMore

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 27 January 2024 via mobile

We have heard great things about Alec’s and it did not disappoint. The team at the front desk were immediately friendly, helpful, chatty, lovely. Service was impeccable - our waitress was attentive, informative, patient. The food was sublime. There is so much choice on the...menu, including seasonal specials - we actually found it hard to choose. We had sticky beef and soft shell crap to start, followed by monkfish and seabass. Probably one of the best meals we have had in a long time, and superb value for money. We left feeling comfortably FULL! We have already booked to return next month. Thank you to all of the team at Alec’s for making a 30th birthday meal so fantastic! ☺️☺️☺️More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 24 January 2024

Exceptional meal and great service! Loved the special birthday touch. Will certainly be back again very soon. Thank you 🩵

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 19 January 2024 via mobile

Beautiful restaurant in a lovely setting, with the most amazing service and such friendly and attentive staff! The food was fantastic, really nicely presented and very tasty too! Can’t fault it really, it’s spot on and you can see how buzzing the restaurant is and...how happy all the diners are. This is one our favourite restaurants and we will definitely be visiting again! 😀More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 28 December 2023

We went for dinner as a party of 8 to celebrate my son’s 50th birthday. The quality of the food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Our waiter Mihai was so professional it really helped make it a special evening.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 22 December 2023

I heard many great things about this restaurant and it absolutely lived up to expectation. My girlfriend and I are long distance and wanted to try Alec’s for our Christmas meal. The food was well presented and it had so much flavour. We couldn’t have...asked for a better 3-course meal. The staff could not have been friendlier and more helpful if they tried, and our waitress, Issy, went above and beyond the entire night. The whole experience from start to finish is worth the trip and I will certainly be coming back. 5*.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 16 November 2023

Fantastic service from the whole team. Great food with a good choice. Definitely recommend this place if you have a special occasion planned.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 5 November 2023

Well what can I say, from entering the restaurant to leaving we could not have had a better experience. Restaurant was well laid out with plenty of room. Food was fabulous and well presented. All waiters and waitresses were a credit to the restaurant, great...service, with a smile and a joke or two along the way. A lovely experience to celebrate my 60th birthday. Have wanted to try this restaurant for a long time, was not disappointed and will definitely return.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 5 November 2023 via mobile

We made a reservation for Friday 3rd November 2023 for my Brother in law’s birthday and we made the reservation back in July, we were lucky enough on the night of our reservation to benefit from a fantastic firework display and also a live singer...who was superb. The food, atmosphere and service as always was outstanding, I would like to say a personal thank you to Ajay and the Team for such a Fantastic evening.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 November 2023

Another splendid night at Alec's! Amazing food and wine, fantastic singer and a marvellous firework display for the diners. This restaurant always excels but this great firework evening counts as one of the best! Sincere thanks to Ajay, Alex and the team for a superb...evening on every level.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Alec's Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5