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The Oyster Smack Inn

4.1
4.1
21 Reviews
£25 and under
British
112 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CM0 8HR

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
A charming local pub and restaurant, The Oyster Smack Inn is situated in the rather romantic seaside town of Burnham-on-Crouch. Built back in the 1800s The Oyster Smack Inn is full of period character, setting the scene for a wonderful dining experience courtesy of owners Claire and Trevor Howell. The first port of call for stylish, relaxed dining, The Oyster Smack Inn has a modern, clean décor in coastal shades with wood floors and handmade furnishings, a stove burning during cooler months. Chef-Patron Trevor chooses the finest seasonal food for his menu, taking advantage of the Inn’s proximity to the coast by sourcing superb seafood for modern British food with a touch of elegance. Pub favourites are enjoyed at The Oyster Smack Inn at lunchtime while the evening sees things take a more refined turn. Whether business or pleasure, a languorous dinner or a quick daytime snack the team at The Oyster Smack Inn ensure that every guest is treated as an individual.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01621 782141
  • Website
    http://theoystersmackinn.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 21 people are saying

The Oyster Smack Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

21 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 11, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had never been to burnham before and needed to pass a couple of hours whilst getting the car serviced. We went to the oyster smack for lunch based only on the strength of previous reviews and did not know what to expect. What we got was an interesting menu, friendly and efficient service, and brilliant food. It's also worth mentioning that unlike some gastro pubs, we left completely full as well as satisfied - and for £35 per head with wine for three courses. We'll be back.

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  2. KeithW

    Cumbria9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 22, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Visiting relatives we booked to eat (and stay) at the Oyster Smack. The meal that we all enjoyed was very good and the service and atmosphere were also good.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food & a lovely atmosphere. The staff are incredibly friendly & welcoming & couldn't do enough for us. The meal was fantastic & the drinks were lovely, even had a couple of cocktails :) I'd booked a room as well & it was perfect, spacious & clean & very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend visiting

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Sunday lunches we have had in a long time well done to all the staff, thank you for an amazing lunch highly recommend the belly pork and service great

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  5. JDAMR

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 26, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very pleasant informal dining heightened by young and attentive staff with menu to suit most tastes of people who care about food.

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  6. SueR

    Essex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 18, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The downside was very very hot in restaurant and surf and turf states with garlic prawns ,should say prawn didn't think it was worth £22.00. I must state that was my husbands meal and my son in laws mine was excellent .

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  7. Garyr

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place with great food and great service. Been here many times, never disappointed!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose this restaurant for a reunion with some friends based on a recommendation. We were not disappointed. The food, service atmosphere were all 5 star. The restaurant was nearly full which created a busy friendly ambience. Service was both friendly and efficient, food excellent, wish we had room for the desserts. Will look forward to another visit

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special place, well worth a visit. Excellent welcome, great food and outstanding value. The Oyster Smack Inn ranks No 2 on Trip Advisor and I can see why. Great place to eat.

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  10. LondonTowner VIP

    London166 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 24, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for Sunday lunch at the Oyster Snack. Although it didn't look like anyone else was waiting for their meal we waited half an hour to be served. I had the pork belly, which was fine. My OH had the roast beef. It was a small portion and not very warm. We should have sent it back, but didn't want another long wait. The desserts were nice, but we wouldn't go back.

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The Oyster Smack Inn is rated 4.1 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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112 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CM0 8HR

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rochford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Burnham-On-Crouch station
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Full Bar
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