I was looking around online for a place to eat in Southend. I came across this place and have spent the last three weeks looking... read moreI was looking around online for a place to eat in Southend. I came across this place and have spent the last three weeks looking at photos of food on their website and Facebook page. The people I work with were shown the photos. My family have seen the photos. My cats have seen the photos. I have been counting down to today for three weeks. People warned me not to be so excited in case I was let down. .... It was everything I ever dreamed of. I've eaten burgers everywhere and know my stuff. I had what is by far the... Best... Burger... I... Have.... EEEEEVVVEEERRR eaten. The Almighty was perfect. Some of the best pulled best I have had with burgers cooked to perfection and the amount of cheese was spot on. The staff were awesome and very friendly and helpful and restaurant itself was well designed and funky. The only thing they need to sort out of the two hour drive for me to get here again. read less

Went with coworkers....OMG the food was excellent, staff were very polite and on point. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be going back and recommending to friends ����

So I came across Mangetout on instagram a few months ago and was impressed with how the food looked. After reading the reviews and hearing... read moreSo I came across Mangetout on instagram a few months ago and was impressed with how the food looked. After reading the reviews and hearing about it some more, We decided to make a day trip if it from London to Southend-on-Sea and see if the food lived up to the hype. Oh boy, the pictures don't do the food justice. Firstly, this is one of the very few places where the food actually looks like the picture!! So my hubby ordered the rib tips for a starter, daughter had the shrimp starter and I had the brisket end starter. We were bowled over by how delicious the starters were. The shrimp was crispy and just plain gorgeous, we've never tasted better, honestly. Just he shrimp alone made the trip worth it. The rib tips and brisket ends were also amazing. So yummy. For our mains, were we glad we'd starved before coming! Hubby had the manwich, massive sandwiches, never seen bigger honestly and he said they were sooo good. Sandwiches came with chips and coleslaw and he demolished the lot to the shock of the waiter lol. My daughter had hickory smoked ribs and that came with corn on the cob, salad, coleslaw and chips. The meat off the rib just literally fell off the bone. It was so delicious and so full of flavour that even she managed to eat most of it. I had the Almighty burger...there are just no words to describe the awesomeness of this beast. It also came with chips and slaw and it was fantastic I ate it all. The portions here are HUGE and we didn't need to eat anything else all day... Apart from dessert coz honestly we'd come all the way, why not have dessert hey? The dessert was amazing, everything was amazing. We were so full at the end, thank God the restaurant is right by the sea and pier so we had a long walk site seeing to get the food down before going back home. We are certainly returning to taste all the other stuff on the menu! YUMMY!!!!!! Service was really good and the music and drinks were excellent read less

So, there we are having a nice early evening meal, I've got a burger, the wife a steak and the little lad a free kids... read moreSo, there we are having a nice early evening meal, I've got a burger, the wife a steak and the little lad a free kids meal (burger and fries with a side of baked beans), the food is great and the company even better. Free wings was a surprise and a unexpected one at that. Basically, if there was a dream, we were living it. A lull in conversation ensues as our mouths were full of the AMAZING wings (boneless and free on Wednesdays) when 5yr old Flynn blurts out, "IVE JUST BLOWN MY BEANS". With that, 3mins of laughter erupted and an instant memory was created. Thanks Mangetout for the food, the service and giving us grown ups something to remember long after the innocence of youth. read less

The Sunday roast was superb,as was our whole experience.

Very nice restaurant great atmosphere Georgous food

WOW Nothing but praise for this quirky restaurant if you like big flavours big portions this is place to go. Was 4 adults 2 teens lots... read moreNothing but praise for this quirky restaurant if you like big flavours big portions this is place to go. Was 4 adults 2 teens lots of different dishes tried and each and every 1 was excellent. I would not go here if your in rush there is long wait to get your food just gave us a chance to have a few of there delicious cocktails staff are all lovely welcoming and very attentive will definitely be back when visiting Southend again read less

This was my first visit and it was a birthday treat. We loved the food. The steak was delicious and the Texan burger was great.... read moreThis was my first visit and it was a birthday treat. We loved the food. The steak was delicious and the Texan burger was great. We loved the sides. We had no room left for desserts will definitely be coming back. Worth the 1hour trip from home read less

Booked fur my birthday meal on 21st September. Disappointing would best describe our visit. We had to ask about the specials, the waitress wasn't forthcoming.... read moreBooked fur my birthday meal on 21st September. Disappointing would best describe our visit. We had to ask about the specials, the waitress wasn't forthcoming. We ordered 3 nibbles and one (Mama's rib tips) arrived 10 minutes or so after the first. The drinks menu ( cocktails) did not match the website. Why? Main course was quite tasty. This was our third visit and didn't leave me wanting to return in a hurry. read less

Went for birthday dinner yesterday. Great meal, and HUGE portions! Not good if you've had bariatric surgery like me - lol........( I bought it home).... read moreWent for birthday dinner yesterday. Great meal, and HUGE portions! Not good if you've had bariatric surgery like me - lol........( I bought it home). My only critisism would be that I had the delicious smoked braised brisket with the hot sauce and it came smothered in it, so I couldn't eat it........waaaaay too hot for me. Would have been better on the side so I could use at my discretion. Hubs had the Manwich and also had to bring half of it home........... fab night! read less

Lovely dinner Me and my partner went here on Tuesday evening and we really loved everything about this restaurant/bistro.The service was very nice,the food was excellent and... read moreMe and my partner went here on Tuesday evening and we really loved everything about this restaurant/bistro.The service was very nice,the food was excellent and the atmosphere was great it was very busy considering it was only a Tuesday night and some other restaurants would be quite empty ! We had a drink at the bar after our meal and had a quick chat with the manager who was very nice and very professional and very passionate about his job. We will come back and recommend to everyone we know. Thank you Mangetout for the great evening read less

Birthday dinner It wasn’t my first time at Mangetout (it’s definitely my favourite place to eat out) and I can happily say the fantastic service certainly isn’t... read moreIt wasn’t my first time at Mangetout (it’s definitely my favourite place to eat out) and I can happily say the fantastic service certainly isn’t a one off,every occasion I have been,nothing is ever too much trouble for the waiter/waitress and person on front of house,it will remain my favourite place for a lot longer with its 5 star food and service. read less

Had a lovely meal children were well catered for looking forward to going back

Really nice Saturday night Came here for dinner on Saturday, was a really nice evening. We were sat in the corner near the singer in one of the bench/booth... read moreCame here for dinner on Saturday, was a really nice evening. We were sat in the corner near the singer in one of the bench/booth type tables which I was pleased about rather than being stuck on a two in the middle of the floor. The singer was really good, not too loud ( some places the singers are way too loud and you cannot talk! ).
Recommend the halloumi fries, the sweet chilli dip goes so well with them. Onion rings really nice not at all greasy. Classic burger great too - just so much food! Salted caramel brownie for dessert - really warm and gooey. Sweet potato fries some of the best I have had. read less

First time eating at mangetout and the food was absolutely incredible, I'm already looking forward to returning! Also just want to say how absolutely lovely... read moreFirst time eating at mangetout and the food was absolutely incredible, I'm already looking forward to returning! Also just want to say how absolutely lovely out server Carly was, easily the best waitress we have ever had! read less