Best Authentic Restaurants in Grays

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BexleyBrentwoodDartfordEast LondonGreenhitheLongfield

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BexleyBrentwoodDartfordGraysGreenhitheHornchurch

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1. Kara Lounge & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1336)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Grays

Booked 33 times today

We are proud to serve you one of the healthiest and most well-balanced Turkish and Mediterranean food in Essex.Our dishes are prepared freshly upon order, using authentic recipes, traditional cooking methods with finest ingredients.Our focus is to provide the highest quality of service available.

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2. Tapas Revolution - Bluewater

3.9

Excellent(92)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Greenhithe

Booked 3 times today

Conveniently located in the middle of Bluewater Shopping Centre, Tapas Revolution has been the ideal spot for a break between shopping as well as a destination on its own since 2011.This Spanish tapas bar and restaurant features an open plan kitchen with a mix of bar, table and booth seating, encouraging people to seat at the bar for the authentic Spanish tapas bar experience. Whether you’re dining on your own, celebrating an occasion or simply on a shopping trip with your family, the team will be happy to help you choose the perfect area.General Manager: Tommaso MasiExecutive Chef: Cristian Parisi / Pedro Antonio Lopez Grijalbo Expect all the classics as well as homemade Churros with hot chocolate and their famous Gin Tonics and Sangrias, 2-4-1 or half price during their Happy Hora.

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3. Big Easy Bluewater

4.5

Awesome(1800)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Dartford

Big Easy Bluewater is a vibrant American-style BBQ and seafood restaurant located in Kent's Bluewater Shopping Centre. Spanning over 6,500 sq ft across three levels, it offers a dynamic dining experience with live blues music nightly and a menu featuring slow-smoked meats, fresh lobsters, and an extensive selection of over 500 whiskies and rums., ice cold beers on tap, live bands every night. We are a local institution, with an international following.Ideal for group gatherings, Big Easy Bluewater accommodates large parties with special menus and bespoke event packages.

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4. Carluccio's - Bluewater Kent

4.0

Excellent(619)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dartford

Booked 4 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love. Carluccio’s Restaurant in Bluewater, located in The Village is the perfect place to provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy centre. Sit up at the bar and enjoy one of our exciting cocktails, lunch al fresco on our outdoor terrace or a cosy dinner in our intimate booths. Enjoy our exciting new menu, comfortable seating, beautiful décor and of course, excellent customer service.

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5. Cadiz Tapas Restaurant & Tarifa Chiringuito

4.0

Excellent(438)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Dartford

Cadiz Tapas Restaurant & Tarifa Chiringuito is an authentic Spanish eatery in Dartford-Kent. Customers rave about its 'authentic Spanish food' and 'great selection of wines from the best regions of the world'. The restaurant also serves an 'extensive and good quality' drink and cocktail menu. The reviews highlight the 'excellent choice of food', 'great decor, atmosphere' and 'friendly staff'. The restaurant's 'great menu that was cooked sensationally' and 'lovely Spanish beer and Sangria' are also praised.

6. AppleYard

4.6

Exceptional(478)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sidcup

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood Wine Bar, Shop & Restaurant: Purveyors of Spanish / Provencal influenced Food, Fine Wine, Bubbles, Tapas and Delivered Wines on AppleYardwines.com !!!General Manager: Susana LlorensExecutive Chef: Pedro Antonio Lopez Grijalbo Based next to the old Lamborbey Swimming Baths, serving regional food and wines with the very best imported Iberian products.

7. Txoko

4.5

Awesome(86)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Bexley

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to our new ‘Txoko’ inspired from the Basque country and Northern Spain,meaning a cosy corner or ‘nook’ where people come together to meet and share homecooked tradional Spanish food, along side local drinks and wines with friends andfamily, new and old.We use local fresh produce along with speciality products imported directly from Spainto create family receipes close to our hearts. Our Txoko has been created with repurposedfurniture and accessories to minimise our carbon footprint.

8. Ferrari's Bexley

4.7

Exceptional(2017)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bexley

Booked 6 times today

Ferrari's in Bexley Village has been long established as the area's premier Italian restaurant. We have built an enviable reputation around tasty Italian-inspired food and wine, and a warm and friendly welcome. We've recently had a smart Italian makeover, with a backdrop of hand-printed Italian wallpaper specially imported and bespoke lighting and art. Come and enjoy our fresh, new look and relax over a delicious yet inexpensive meal. It will make going out for an Italian an even more enjoyable and affordable event!

9. Zebrano Brentwood

4.3

Awesome(251)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Brentwood

Booked 2 times today

Zebrano Brentwood offers a refined dining experience in the heart of Brentwood, specialising in seafood and steaks. Its contemporary and inviting atmosphere makes it ideal for various occasions, from intimate meals to large group celebrations. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, Zebrano Brentwood is known for its attention to detail in every dish. The venue also features a cocktail bar and offers private hire options. Perfect for food lovers who enjoy a sophisticated setting.Infants and children under 8yrs are welcome till 8pm, Opening times vary on Bank holidays & Special days.

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10. Cafe Spice Namaste

4.9

Exceptional(2014)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Newham

Booked 2 times today

Cafe Spice Namaste is back, re-emerging bolder and better than we ever were. Expect many of the Indian culinary classics from the incomparable Cyrus Todiwala, but also some unexpected treats. We are a vibrant neighbourhood restaurant now, perched at the edge of Royal Albert Wharf in the famous Docklands, and we welcome the world to our new home.We commit to using the best local British produce wherever possible, and always the freshest ingredients. We are proud of our carefully selected, responsible suppliers. Café Spice Namasté hold the coveted Michelin BIB Gourmand for 21 years, and are pioneers in the UK hospitality industry's campaign for the environment and sustainability."At Café Spice Namasté, you are always welcome!

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Vicki
Essex •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and service
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Kara Lounge & GrillPrice: Moderate• Turkish• Grays
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4.7
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PhilipVIP
Houston •78 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
We live the Carluccio’s experience. Great food and best pizza in town.
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Carluccio's - Bluewater KentPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dartford
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4
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JamesVIP
London •19 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
No complaints at all. Service was good & food was lovely and exactly as you’d expect.
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Big Easy BluewaterPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Dartford
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4.5
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Cheryl
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
My only slight issue was that it seems like our table got forgotten about, and once we had finished our food the empty plates just sat on our table for a while and it was hard to get a servers attention. However the food was delicious, it is once of my favourite places to go.
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Tapas Revolution - BluewaterPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Greenhithe
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3.9
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Paul
Kent •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 12, 2025
I chose this restaurant for a first date, fortunately enough for myself and my date the restaurant was empty which gave me the opportunity to get to know my date better. The staff were perfect and did not interrupt us at all only when we asked them for service. The food was fantastic and I would fully recommend a slow cooked beef cheek. Absolutely delicious. I look forward to my next visit, hopefully with the same date.
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Cadiz Tapas Restaurant & Tarifa ChiringuitoPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Dartford
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