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Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Essex

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups in Essex? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Black Rock Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (698)
£26 to £40
Steak
Clacton-On-Sea
About the restaurant
Embark on a culinary adventure at Black Rock, where we offer a unique dining experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Our menu is a global fusion of flavours, showcasing the best of international cuisine.

Our signature "Steak on the Stone" is a must-try, allowing you to customize your steak to your desired level of doneness. This innovative cooking method ensures a truly personalized and flavourful experience.

Beyond our exceptional steaks, our menu features a diverse range of dishes to satisfy every craving. From succulent seafood to hearty vegetarian options, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Our commitment to using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients guarantees exceptional quality and taste in every bite.

Top review
Richardvip
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely meal as usual,great service Favourite restaurant
A photo of Hasturk restaurant
4.8
4.8 (687)
£25 and under
Turkish
Braintree
About the restaurant
Here at Hasturk, we have over 20 years experience in the restaurant industry. We are well versed in good hospitality and serving fresh, handmade food.

We’ve used experiences from our own heritage and traditional food back home to create our menu for the much loved Turkish which is now widely known.

With an array of meat dishes to freshly caught seafood and wide selection of authentic appetisers, you can be assured everything at Hasturk is carefully sourced and deliciously prepared and meets our standards.

Hasturk is a family run, Turkish restaurant with a modern twist. We aim to serve our customers the very best of Turkish cuisine, welcoming everyone in with open arms. We’re ready to offer you a dining experience that you’ll remember!

Top review
Tracy
Dined 3 days ago
Have been a few times and the food is always amazing best Turkish for miles very good value for money and nothing too much trouble.
A photo of Lot Bar & Restaurant restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1331)
£26 to £40
Contemporary European
Brentwood
About the restaurant


Lot Bar and Restaurant is a family run business offering freshly prepared food from 8am until 10pm daily. Whether you are looking for an informal breakfast or light lunch with friends or a 3 course celebration dinner in the evening or simply a drink in the bar after work, we have the best to offer locally.
We at Lot Bar and Restaurant take pride the quality of our ingredients, the high standard of presentation and excellent service. A seasonally changing breakfast and lunch menu offers everything you could want from a kitchen and our evening A la carte menu includes restaurant favourites as well as daily changing specials. On Sunday afternoons we offer the best Roast available. Our wine list, available from 11am, is curated by us to include the faithful, the unusual and the interesting.

Top review
Margaret
Dined 2 days ago
Greeted with a smile and shown to table straight away. Staff are really friendly and service was good.
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A photo of Kara Lounge & Grill restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1170)
£25 and under
Turkish
Grays
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Ola
Dined 3 days ago
Very cool. Customer service was top notch. Enjoyed every single moment while dining there. Well-done guys, I am really impressed and satisfied
A photo of The Eyna restaurant
4.7
4.7 (765)
£26 to £40
Turkish
Basildon
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Sue
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic food and service staff couldn’t do enough for us.
A photo of Banquet Chinese restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1631)
£26 to £40
Cantonese
Colchester
About the restaurant
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Banquet Chinese is a restaurant and venue unlike any other found in Colchester or North Essex today. This is Chinese food the way it is meant to be experienced! Our mouth-watering dishes are cooked to perfection by award-winning chefs using only the freshest and finest ingredients.

The interior has been carefully chosen and imported from China to create a genuine and sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy your lunch or evening meal, perhaps together with a bottle of wine from the well rounded wine list supplied by Liberty Wines.

Please take some time to familiarise yourself with Banquet Chinese here on our website. Have a look at our menus and wine lists. Read about Dim Sum, the delicious little dishes perfect as starters or as a light and sophisticated lunch time meal. Polite notice: Parties of 10 or more guests will be required to choose from one of our dedicated set menus.

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Karen
Dined 3 days ago
first time and won’t be the last loved it great food and friendly staff
A photo of Zebrano Brentwood restaurant
4.6
4.6 (200)
£26 to £40
Seafood
Brentwood
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
Booked off the whim wanting a chill spot for a dinner date. So glad we went for it, food was amazing, friendly staff & cheerful prices!
A photo of The Red Lion - Margaretting restaurant
4.5
4.5 (25)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Margaretting
About the restaurant
Indulge in a culinary journey as you step into our warm and inviting gastro pub. Here, we pride ourselves on offering an impressive steakhouse-style menu that is sure to tantalise your taste buds. We are dedicated to sourcing the very best produce we can find, with all of our prime steak and beef supplied by our locally sourced suppliers.
Under the skilled craftsmanship of our head chef, Lukasz Kot, every dish is a masterpiece waiting to be savoured. From perfectly grilled steaks to an array of tantalising fish and European-inspired creations, there's something to delight every palate.
But it's not just about the food at The Red Lion; it's about the experience. Relax in our cozy yet stylish surroundings, where the ambiance is as inviting as the menu. Whether you're enjoying a hearty meal with friends, sipping on a fine wine by the fireplace, or soaking up the sun in our charming outdoor seating area, you'll feel right at home.

Top review
Cara-Jane
Dined on Oct 25, 2024
Lovely food and service, atmosphere could be but better
A photo of The Rabbits Pub restaurant
4.4
4.4 (167)
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Abridge
About the restaurant
The Rabbits is a family friendly gastro pub & restaurant in the heart of the essex countryside. We pride ourselves on good friendly service and good quality homecooked food with our seasonal menus, we serve real ales, fine wines & premium spirits. We have a great beer garden where you can take in the picturesque views whilst not having to go too far to order any food or drink as this can all be done at our garden bar which is also playing background music around our garden, this is open Thurs-Sunday throughout the spring/summer weather permitting. There is a childrens play area and we also welcome dogs in our garden and inside the bar area. The Rabbits Team look forward to seeing you soon.
Top review
Carla
Dined on Oct 27, 2024
Went for a Sunday lunch, it was such a lovely dinner. I had beef and my husband had pork. Both meats were tender and tasty. Great veg & service
A photo of Minoa restaurant
4.3
4.3 (52)
£26 to £40
Pan-Asian
Marks Gates
About the restaurant
For parties larger than 8 people on Fridays and Saturdays, please contact the restaurant directly.

Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavours of Asia at our exquisite pan-Asian fine dining establishment in Essex. Indulge in meticulously crafted dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of China, Japan, Thailand, and beyond, all expertly prepared with the finest ingredients and presented with artistic flair. From delicate sushi creations to aromatic stir-fries and tantalising curries, each dish promises a symphony of taste sensations that will transport you to the heart of Asia.

Top review
Joanne
Dined 3 days ago
I celebrated my birthday here & had a great time. The restaurant was beautiful, staff were attentive food was tasty with good portion sizes and the cocktails were 11/10. Thanks for your hospitality, special thanks to our waitress Hira for being so lovely.
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