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American-themed restaurant and bar. Family friendly and easily accessible. Full Gluten Free and Vegan menus available.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
American, British
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Dog Friendly, Family style, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed yesterday

We had two courses, which was delicious. Friendly service and good value. We would highly recommend the lunch time menu, a wide choice starters, mains and dessert.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Had a lovely birthday lunch here. The meal and the service were great. When booking I made a comment about being gluten intolerant and that it was my birthday, when we arrived there were balloons, a birthday banner, specific menus on the table for gluten...free (as well as others) and a high chair for my son, all ready for us. Hayley served us, she was a lovely lady, really engaged with my young son and was just really nice! Food was very tasty and the final bill was really reasonable, we have avoided eating out much lately as prices seem to have rocketed, but not here, still fairly priced, especially considering location. Thanks for a nice family meal out 😀More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023 via mobile

We had a lovely meal at Charnallies tonight ! I had marinated chicken and my partner had swordfish (never had before and not a big fisher lover) he loved it !

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023 via mobile

Went here for breakfast, staff were very polite and efficient. We didn’t have to wait for a staff member to take our order and our coffees were quickly bought out followed a few minutes later with our brunch breakfast. Restaurant was quite busy for 10.15...but that didn’t phase the staff as everything still ran smoothly. The staff are a credit to the business.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

Food was really good, enough for everyone and more if you wanted it. Great price too. Seats were comfortable, atmosphere was good and staff were excellent

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

Visited Charnallies at the weekend for the first time. We pre-booked a table for 2 and upon arrival the manager Lisa could see we are larger set people.and said we have a booth ready for you or would you prefer a table giving us the...opportunity to be more comfortable. She showed us to a table which was perfect for us. We had a lovely waitress called Kate who went above and beyond for us. She was very informative regarding the menu and drinks choices and even introduced me to my new favourite cocktail 'June Bug'. The food was amazing and perfectly portioned. The steak I had was so nice juicy and tender it just.melted( didn't take a picture I was too busy eating it ) Will definitely return when we next visit. Kate needs a bonus she was fantasticMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

Came to Clacton for the weekend with family we had a great time … had breakfast at Charnallies and would highly recommend it … the staff are so friendly and helpful nothing is too much bother … all you can eat brunch for £6 each...was great I had a vegetarian option … eat in or outside we highly recommend this restaurant so much so we went back for evening meal and weren’t disappointed fish and chips beautiful… 10inch pizza so tasty … bbq chicken I’m told was delicious all in all a great food great service …oh yes and the stack of onion rings are delicious … thank you Charnallies we’ll definitely be backMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 September 2023

Came he in Sept 2023 highly recommend Afternoon Tea which was plentiful and delicious Will definitely be back . Staff very attentive

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023

Welcoming with great service, disability inclusive. Great food especially sweet potato fries and sundaes. Great spot for air show.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023

Great food but slow service on this occasion. I appreciate we were a large party of 12, but waiting for 1 hour for our food felt excessive, especially with hungry children! Friendly staff.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023

Very expensive for not much food .. the kids fruit sundae was mainly just banana with a few bits of orange and pineapple .. could do so much better

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 30 July 2023 via mobile

Staff are lovely couldn’t doubt them at all! A nice easy place to go for a little night out or just a nice decent meal with mates

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023 via mobile

Friendly staff who accommodated 15 of us and the dogs last minute. We had a really friendly waitress and Lovely food and drink, the cocktails are 2 for 1 sunday - friday until 8pm excluding bank holidays, and they were delicious!! Would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 19 June 2023

Lovely fresh food made to order, could not fault it. Service absolutely brilliant all staff cheerful and happy to help. We had lunch 2 courses for a very reasonable price and plenty to eat! The dinner menu is very extensive a very good selection of...all the favourites.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 6 June 2023 via mobile

We enjoyed our meals on Sunday with family. The food was very good and cooked to order. The staff were really friendly especially our waitress Helen who was very friendly and helpful especially to my grandson. Only one small issue which Helen did say was...being dealt with was there was no drinks menu. Altogether a very pleasant experience.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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use a side street or get there early and there are a couple on seafront. very few and far between
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Charnallies Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4