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We are a friendly Seafood Shack, Bar & Grill situated on Southend’s Seafront. Specialising in fresh and tasty seafood, catering also for non fish eaters, with our diverse hot menu consisting of, meat and vegetarian/vegan options. We have a selection of ice cold beers on tap & a variety of wines. Our food can also be taken away, however we recommend our customers eat in and enjoy the full Shack experience!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 32-35 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2ES, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1702 668394
Website: http://www.seafoodshack.social/
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Reservations: opentable.co.uk
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Reviews
Prevlin Moodley
We were looking for a seafood restaurant and came across this hidden gem, well worth a visit if in the area. Fresh ingredients, unique flavours and decent value for money.
Beverages were good especially the cocktails.
Food wise – Our favourite was the seafood boil messy, flavourful and extremely tasty. Firecracker prawns was another fave and good portion sizes. Garlic bread was divine and the best we’ve ever eaten.
Service could have been better as we would have ordered more drinks if the waitrons checked in more frequently. It was a big bill and the waitress was rude and did not want to add the tip to the bill citing they do not get the tips. That put a dampener on a really good dining experience.
Either way will visit again soon.
… moreBeverages were good especially the cocktails.
Food wise – Our favourite was the seafood boil messy, flavourful and extremely tasty. Firecracker prawns was another fave and good portion sizes. Garlic bread was divine and the best we’ve ever eaten.
Service could have been better as we would have ordered more drinks if the waitrons checked in more frequently. It was a big bill and the waitress was rude and did not want to add the tip to the bill citing they do not get the tips. That put a dampener on a really good dining experience.
Either way will visit again soon.
Wronka z WR
I have very mixed feelings. I ,,googled” this restaurant, and gave up other one that I wanted to go to from someone’s reccommendation. First impression was good, as I was very welcomly invited inside, even though I haven’t had booking in New Year’s Eve. Evening was very busy, seemed to be understaffed or slightly disorganized. I understand both, as food was the most important for me. I chose scallops for starter, and fish and chips as a main. Signature dished. Scallops were small, bland, undercooked and just generally badly presented. I waited… 30 minutes. Fish and chips was really good, but didnt come with my mushy peas. Tartare sauce, and katsu curry sauce were fresh and really lovely. This time I waited… over 40 minutes.. Little bit dissappointed. I am sure you can do better, but I probably won’t be returning. Also too loud, so many tables with children doing whatever they want. Wishing you the best, cause all staff was really friendly, and helpfull.
… moreKrisztián Juhász
Oh my goodness, I had an absolutely fantastic time at The Seafood Shack this Saturday evening! It was a bit hectic, but the kitchen was working tirelessly and managed to get all our food out quickly. The staff were so friendly and cheerful, and they made sure to greet each customer with a warm smile. The food was absolutely delicious, and the owners were so charming and attentive. They even made sure to give each customer a friendly “bice word.” It’s always a treat to come here and enjoy their amazing food. I highly recommend it!
… moreRachel Roger
Absolutely amazing! We had the sharing sea food platter. It tasted as good as it looked. Great atmosphere and service. Thank you. Fireworks were fabulous too.
… moreKim Harder
So glad we decided to visit! Staff were very friendly, the food was great with plenty of choice, and for a seafood restaurant the prices were reasonable.
… moreSimon Wong
I’ve been meaning to come try this place for a while but being in the same industry meant it’s been difficult.
Managed to finally give it a go and my boys and I loved it. Wendy and the team are brilliant. I ordered 2 large lobsters in, cooked the way I wanted and they were fantastic. And we also tried their seafood boil.
Very good sized portions and the price was very reasonable. But most importantly Cooked to perfection.
My boys all rated the experience 5⭐️.
It’s nice to have a local restaurant that can prepare seafood to this standard.
Well done guys. And thanks for a very enjoyable experience
… moreManaged to finally give it a go and my boys and I loved it. Wendy and the team are brilliant. I ordered 2 large lobsters in, cooked the way I wanted and they were fantastic. And we also tried their seafood boil.
Very good sized portions and the price was very reasonable. But most importantly Cooked to perfection.
My boys all rated the experience 5⭐️.
It’s nice to have a local restaurant that can prepare seafood to this standard.
Well done guys. And thanks for a very enjoyable experience
Megan Fang
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We visited for a weekend day out in Southend-on-Sea, drawn in by the glowing reviews and high expectations. While the atmosphere and service were both lovely, the food was a bit of a letdown overall.
The seafood mix was slightly sandy, which took away from the enjoyment, and the scallops—though promising—were overpowered by the bacon, which felt unnecessary and masked their natural flavour.
The sweet and sour king prawns were okay, but the sauce was overly thick with corn starch, reminiscent of a lower-end takeaway rather than a refined seafood dish.
That said, not everything disappointed— the oysters with dressing, calamari, and king prawn katsu were all very enjoyable.
Overall, it was an alright experience, but with a few improvements in the kitchen, it could definitely live up to its reputation.
… moreWe visited for a weekend day out in Southend-on-Sea, drawn in by the glowing reviews and high expectations. While the atmosphere and service were both lovely, the food was a bit of a letdown overall.
The seafood mix was slightly sandy, which took away from the enjoyment, and the scallops—though promising—were overpowered by the bacon, which felt unnecessary and masked their natural flavour.
The sweet and sour king prawns were okay, but the sauce was overly thick with corn starch, reminiscent of a lower-end takeaway rather than a refined seafood dish.
That said, not everything disappointed— the oysters with dressing, calamari, and king prawn katsu were all very enjoyable.
Overall, it was an alright experience, but with a few improvements in the kitchen, it could definitely live up to its reputation.
Katherine S
The starters (calamari and smoked salmon pate) were delicious but the mains were not so great – I had the spicy prawn salad and while the fish itself was good the lettuce was dirty and the head had not been removed. If you’re paying almost £20 for a salad you want bare minimum for the leaves to have been cut and washed properly before service. Also general service was ok but not great – our drinks order was forgotten, as was the request for vinegar. Probably won’t be back.
… moreLindsay Browning
Absolutely delicious food, lots of choice. The platter would easily serve 3, possibly 4. Staff were lovely. Highly recommended if you want good quality seafood by the sea.
… moreKeith Buchanan
What a great place. We were looking for a light lunch so went with three small plates…..with chips and bread on the side of course! The food was delicious, and it wasn’t deep fried, which was lovely. Great service from all three waitresses who all looked after us at different points. Excellent value for money too.
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