Places to eat & drink

77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS2 6XG, Tel: 01702 543 001, Email, www.hisouthend.com, (2 miles, 3kms)

The striking, fully sound-proofed 1935 Rooftop Restaurant and Bar sits at top of the five-storey Holiday Inn Southend and takes its name from the year that the airport opened as a municipal airport for the public.

113 The Broadway, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1PG, Tel: 01702 719969, www.stoptheworldcafe.com, (2 miles, 3kms)

We are an award winning cafe situated on a sunny corner of Leigh Broadway. Opening at 8.30 to serve cooked breakfasts, pancakes, fresh fruit sundaes and homemade granola.

In or near : Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, (1 miles, 2kms)

Typical Portuguese Restaurant.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (0.6 miles, 1kms)

ASK in Southend is a great place for a relaxing meal with friends or family, whether you want a quick and tasty lunch or a long, leisurely dinner.

Speciality: Insalata Pollo Pancetta

In or near : Canvey Island, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

An Indian restaurant that dares to be different, Café Masala offers quality flavours and exceptional service, ensuring a wonderful dining experience.

Speciality: Chicken Jalfrezi

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

Bringing a truly tempting taste of the orient to the heart of Southend, East offers a vast array of dishes from China, Malaysia and beyond.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms)

If you're looking to enjoy an unhurried dining experience, with delicious authentic Italian cuisine, then you should visit Westcliff's Il Gattopardo.

Speciality: Filetto Rossini

In or near : Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms)

Small, cosy family run restaurant, able to offer a wide range of food. More suitable for groups of up to 30 people. Buffets a speciality. Seats 36. Restaurant Licence.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

You can experience the sensational taste of Spain at La Tasca, where a little bit of the Mediterranean has landed at the top of the high street.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms)

Based on Westcliff's bustling Hamlet Court Road, Paparazzi offers delicious Italian-infl uenced dishes, great for a night out or Sunday lunch.

Speciality: Crayfish Cocktail

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

If you want to enjoy an incredible, memorable meal, then head to The Roslin Beach, where you can have a great dining experience in a stunning location.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, www.sandsbistro.co.uk, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

In a stunning location on Southend's sensational seafront, Sands Bistro is an ideal venue for a great dining experience, all day long.

In or near : Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

The Bank in Leigh-on-Sea offers a fine dining experience, with vibrant, modern cuisine complemented by a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.

Speciality: Bass in Langoustine and Spring Onion Cream

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms)

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

At the heart of Leigh-on-Sea's fashionable Broadway, The Estuary is a stylish contemporary restaurant, providing diners with fantastic fresh food.

Speciality: Goat's Cheese Tower

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

With a wonderful atmosphere combining fantastic food and glorious music, The Old Vienna offers a unique dining experience you're sure to remember.

Speciality: Grilled Salmon Fillet

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (1 miles, 2kms)

Tiffins, located on Southend's lively seafront offers diners the chance to experience a real taste of Indian cuisine, with exceptional fresh flavours.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

Tomassi's is a long established family business which first started in Durham in 1912 and moved to Southend-on-Sea in 1934. Since then we have been serving customers with meals, ice-creams and coffees!

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (0.9 miles, 1kms)

In or near : Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

Offering sensational light bites and a huge range of delicious deli treats, Went to Market is the perfect place to sample exciting and fresh flavours.