Best Casual Restaurants in South Benfleet

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ItalianBritishComfort FoodTurkishAfternoon TeaBreakfast

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BasildonBillericayBrentwoodCastle PointChelmsfordLeigh-On-Sea

Neighborhoods

BasildonBenfleetBillericayBrentwoodCanvey IslandChelmsford

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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22 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. The Eyna

4.7

Exceptional(969)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Basildon

Booked 40 times today

The Eyna is a new, refreshing, traditional Turkish cuisine coming to the heart of Basildon. With a open-plan dining experience, open kitchen & central bar, we're sure this will be your perfect location for all types of events or casual dining.

2. The Grove

4.6

Exceptional(25)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Canvey Island

Booked 2 times today

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.

3. Lux N Lush

4.6

Exceptional(25)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wickford

Booked 1 time today

Flavors of the Mediterranean. Stunning redefined and finest Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in Wickford, Essex. Enjoy traditional and contemporary experience with food, cocktails and live-entertainment every Saturday from 21:00 to 00:00🎶 Live DJ Every Saturday!Join us at LuxnLush every Saturday night from 9 PM to midnight for an unforgettable evening with our live DJ, spinning the best in house, R&B, and party anthems. Great vibes, signature cocktails, and an electric atmosphere await!🎉 Private Hire AvailableLooking for the perfect venue for your baby shower, birthday party, or special celebration? LuxnLush is available for private hire with tailored packages to make your event truly memorable.📍 Contact us now to book your date!

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4. The Greedy Breakfast

4.3

Awesome(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Rochford

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to TGB! The Greedy Breakfast: Cosy breakfast and brunch spotThe Green Bottle: Secret speakeasy Jazz and Blues BarWe look forward to seeing you.

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5. Half Crown Benfleet

4.5

Awesome(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Benfleet

The Half Crown is a classic local pub with a modern twist located in the town of Benfleet. We are known around for our amazing sports coverage and our brilliant and friendly staff but people join us for much more than that. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers, and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila and we can’t forget our cocktails sharers and superb coffee! Our food is all about sharers tapas, Steaks off the grill, and our beautiful deserts however you will find we offer the ‘usual suspects, pub classics, and some lighter dishes too! No matter your cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...

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6. Oakwood Leigh on Sea

4.3

Awesome(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Leigh-On-Sea

Booked 1 time today

The Oakwood is a large family-run pub, with a large sports area, benefiting from a large range of facilities, from two pool tables to the quiet restaurant. When you visit this pub, you will be given a warm welcome.This pub is always running local events and showing a variety of live acts (including Jazz on Mondays to live bands at the weekends! We also show Football and Horse Racing.

7. Loyal toast

4.7

Exceptional(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Leigh-On-Sea

Booked 1 time today

A warm & friendly public house within the Eastwood community. We offer a wide selection of wines, beers & premium spirits. Prosecco and Champagne also available for those special occasions. We We have a variety of dishes ranging from street food & flatbread pizzas to British dishes such as our infamous fish & chips. With friendly staff, great service and a passion for good food at affordable prices, it has to be worth a toast.

8. Beehive

(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Basildon

Welcome to Beehive Colors Basildon. We look forward to seeing you!

9. Quart Pot Runwell

4.2

Awesome(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Wickford

We are a Modern yet traditional pub serving a great selection of cask ales and super chilled lager with extensive wine list and a fabulous range of cocktails.Food is available from 12pm to 10pm 7 days a week.We have a large country beer garden with a floodlight and a range of garden games for all the play. Children are welcomeDogs are welcome in the garden when kept on a leadwe have a large marquee available for high from march to November

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10. Aspire Community Cafe

3.8

Excellent(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Wickford

"Aspire Community Cafe," a heartwarming initiative established by Castledon School in Wickford, is a testament to our commitment to nurturing and empowering our students. At Aspire, we go beyond traditional education by providing a unique and practical opportunity for our learners to thrive.

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Victor
Essex •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great brunch with lovely food. The service was excellent and the girls cheerful and helpful. Music level was a little loud for us, although it adds to the atmosphere, it is nice to be able to talk to family and friends without shouting.
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The GrovePrice: Moderate• Bistro• Canvey Island
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4.6
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Rebecca
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Such a great selection of food. Friendly staff. Great venue *****
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The Greedy BreakfastPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Rochford
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4.3
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MaggieVIP
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Thank you for the experience, we had lovely time and food was great.
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The EynaPrice: Expensive• Turkish• Basildon
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4.7
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Natalie
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great afternoon, lovely food, excellent service and made a special dessert for my mum as I mentioned it was her birthday! Highly recommend. We had the special offer, 2 course for £14, lots of choice and the food was amazing.
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Lux N LushPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wickford
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4.6
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Christopher
North Wales •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 21, 2025
Good hot food, just right on quantity. Recommend Friday evening’s with DJ Dave and the Karaoke we had a great time and lovely crowd.
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Half Crown BenfleetPrice: Moderate• British• Benfleet
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4.5

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