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A photo of Caesar@Dolphin restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(346)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Braintree
Great food & service. Good value. Lovely waitress. Will return!
A photo of Midsummer House Restaurant restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(604)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Cambridge
Booked 6 times today
Fantastic food, fantastic value, fantastic service - simply wonderful
A photo of The Orange Tree - Sawbridgeworth restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2239)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Sawbridgeworth
Booked 15 times today
Quality food . Great service. Lovely lunchtime meal
A photo of Lot Bar & Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1659)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Brentwood
Booked 33 times today
Fab as usual, great food, drink and atmosphere xxx
A photo of The Folio Bar & Kitchen restaurant
4.5
Awesome(278)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Cambridge
Booked 12 times today
A huge restaurant, fantastic service , very attentive. Delicious food and cocktails. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Cambridge
A photo of The Punch Bowl restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(163)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Southend-On-Sea
Booked 12 times today
First time visiting this Restaurant/Pub for lunch with my daughter. I can honestly say the food and service was excellent. We had the Oysters and and chicken parfait for starters. The Maldon oysters were fresh from the sea and tasted so. The chicken parfait was enough for two people on its own. The star of the meal was my venison cooked to perfection on a bed of purreed cauliflower smooth and creamy. My daughter had the pie with meat filling in a lovely pastry and super smooth mash. Crème brûlée crunchy caramel topping and the crème enfused with real vanilla. The apple and pear crumble had a great crunchy crumble and you could taste both apple and pear perfectly. I highly recommend eating here and look forward to going back here.
A photo of County Hotel, Samphire Restaurant restaurant
4.1
Excellent(22)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Chelmsford
Excellent service - very good food and all staff rated A*** for their customer care and attentiveness. Definitely will be dining here again.
A photo of The Orator restaurant
4.4
Awesome(642)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Cambridge
Booked 17 times today
We had a light lunch, which was lovely. Sandwich, side and a soft drink which was great value for money! Staff were nice and friendly too. Will definitely be making a return trip.
A photo of The Hole In The Wall restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(489)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Cambridge
Booked 6 times today
Brilliant little gem of a place. Service, staff, location and food were all first class. Definitely worth a visit.
A photo of The Grantchester Green Man restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(363)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Cambridge
Booked 20 times today
Amazing staff.. they even looked after our dog……..

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  • Heather
    Essex •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Chateaubriand meal was excellent as was the service. Would definitely recommend
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    The Orange Tree - Sawbridgeworth££££• British• Sawbridgeworth
    •
    4.8
  • Carl
    Essex •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 31, 2026
    First time visiting this Restaurant/Pub for lunch with my daughter. I can honestly say the food and service was excellent. We had the Oysters and and chicken parfait for starters. The Maldon oysters were fresh from the sea and tasted so. The chicken parfait was enough for two people on its own. The star of the meal was my venison cooked to perfection on a bed of purreed cauliflower smooth and creamy. My daughter had the pie with meat filling in a lovely pastry and super smooth mash. Crème brûlée crunchy caramel topping and the crème enfused with real vanilla. The apple and pear crumble had a great crunchy crumble and you could taste both apple and pear perfectly. I highly recommend eating here and look forward to going back here.
    More info
    The Punch Bowl££££• British• Southend-On-Sea
    •
    4.8
  • Hilary
    Essex •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 26, 2026
    Great food & service. Good value. Lovely waitress. Will return!
    More info
    Caesar@Dolphin££££• European• Braintree
    •
    4.6
  • Gordon
    Czechia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 12, 2026
    Great place to have a Sunday roast. Sam was excellent, as were all the staff.will definitely be going back with the family
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    The Terrace at Sópers££££• British• Potters Bar
    •
    4.4
  • Elaine
    Essex •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 14, 2026
    Excellent service - very good food and all staff rated A*** for their customer care and attentiveness. Definitely will be dining here again.
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    County Hotel, Samphire Restaurant££££• Contemporary British• Chelmsford
    •
    4.1
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