With Father’s Day just around the corner (21st June for those of you who may have forgotten!), what better way to treat the man that you call Dad than by taking him out for a meal? From chain eateries to traditional pub grub, we have sourced for you the Top 10 Best Restaurant Ideas in Essex for this Father’s Day.
1. Faces Kitchen and Bar, Chelmsford
Offering an extensive menu including traditional Sunday roast, Faces will be serving their food accompanied by jazz music in the afternoon and from 7pm their Club Tropicana DJ will be playing on the waterside terrace, making this the ideal choice for any music-loving dad. Faces is also excellent value for money with 2 courses costing £15, and 3 courses £20.
For more information or to book a table call 01245 888999 or click here!
At The Boatyard you can relax and enjoy your meal inside, or on the stunning deck that overlooks the Thames Estuary. With a comprehensive menu of delicious dishes and wines and reputable high quality service, it is no wonder that this restaurant is so popular.
For more information or to book a table call 01702 475588 or click here!
3. Sands Bistro, Restaurant and Bar, Southend on Sea
With a spacious dining deck offering views across the estuary and a light, airy indoor restaurant area, Sands is an ideal restaurant to have a Father’s Day meal. Dads can choose from a delicious menu including the freshest of fish dishes.
For more information or to book a table call 01702 468123 or click here!
Enjoy delicious dishes from their popular Sunday menu at The Bull this Father’s Day. With a separate menu for the little ones, and close up table magic being performed by magician Luke Ensey, The Bull is the perfect choice for a fun and magical treat for dad. Choose from three sitting times – 12noon, 3pm and 6pm. 3 courses will cost you £26.95 per adult, £15.95 for 9-14yr olds and only £10.95 for under 9s.
For more information or to book a table call 01621 893385 or click here!
Winner of The Guardian Newspaper’s ‘Pub of the Year 2015’ award, the Theydon Oak is a stunning pub in the heart of Epping Forest. They offer delicious dishes cooked with locally sourced ingredients and are a member of the Casque Marque meaning they offer only the best quality real ales. With an enclosed play area so the little ones can burn off some steam, their ‘Dine with Dad’ menu is exceptional value at only £18.95 for 4 courses.
For more information or to book a table call 01992 572618 or click here!
6. Nuovo Brasserie, Buckhurst Hill
Nuovo Brasserie pride themselves on using only the freshest ingredients sourced from the local markets of Billingsgate, Smithfields and New Spitalfields. They have created a sumptuous menu especially for Father’s Day based on some typical fatherly favourites including leg of lamb and hot apple pie. 3 courses will cost you £25.95 per adult, with children under 10 eating half price.
For more information or to book a table call 0208 504 2299 or click here!
7. Bridge Street Lounge and Grill, Writtle
Formerly the Blue Bridge Restaurant and once a favourite of the Beckham’s, this newly refurbished establishment has created a delicious menu of high quality dishes including poached hens eggs, pan fried wood pigeon and pistachio crème brûlée. 3 courses cost a reasonable £35 per adult, with children under 12 eating for £17.50.
For more information or to book a table call 01245 422891 or click here!
8. Le Bouchon Brasserie and Hotel, Maldon
Winner of ‘Best Newcomer Restaurant’ and finalist in the ‘Best Fine Dining Restaurant’ in the Essex Tourism and Hospitality Awards in 2014, Le Bouchon offers a sumptuous classic French menu including Moules Marinière and foie de veau costing £29.95 for 3 courses. A separate menu is available for children under 12 and costs £14.95.
For more information or to book a table call 01621 856511 or click here!
9. Prezzo Restaurants, County-Wide
With restaurants based across Essex in locations including Epping, Colchester, Halstead, Braintree, Witham and Billericay, Prezzo’s newly designed spring menu tempts with an array of mouth-watering dishes. Dads receive a complimentary bottle of Peroni beer with their meal.
For more information, more branch locations or to book a table then click here!
10. The Fowlers Farm, Braintree
Part of the Vintage Inn chain, the Fowlers Farm has an extensive menu of traditional favourites for dad this Father’s Day. Including popular dishes such as roast beef and rhubarb crumble, there is something for everyone. Dad will be especially pleased with the large range of cask ales on offer. 2 courses cost £15 and 3 courses only £19.50 meaning it doesn’t need to cost a fortune to feed the family.
For more information or to book a table call 01376 551560 or click here!
Wishing all of the Dad’s out there a fantastic Father’s Day!