Wilkies Shellfish Bar — Restaurant in Great Britain

Being from the north and visiting Southend I was keen to try the almost mythical jellied eels of old London town. Not easy to find even in Southend, but Wilkies came to the rescue. We bought jellied eels and a few other trays. All were delicious. Even the eels. I was over the moon and went back for more. My only disappointment was with the wooden faced young girls serving. On both occasions I tried in vain to make conversation. Neither of the girls could give me an opinion on the produce. Amazing! Who employs staff who've not tried the produce?! It must be the North/South divide😁. Regardless, great fish and...

We fancied a little snack today whilst walking down Southend seafront and came upon this lovely seafood shop. It was our first time trying something from a seafood shop and decided with Whelks which I have to say would come back and get again! It was fresh, good texture, not sandy and a great snack. We had seafood sauce on top. We asked what would you normally eat with it and the sweet lady that served us recommended vinegar and black pepper which was a great recommendation. Very good experience, will come next time to try the other...

Service was appalling the person did not look interested at all, the eels were over priced at £5 for small and £8 for large. The small we got 3 eels and basically a pot of jelly.

Walk to the pier there is a better and priced better at £3.50 small ( get more than 3 eels too ) and large £6.80. It’s just across the road from the pier entrance in the arches.

Been coming to Southend for years and this is the worst this place has been will not be trying again, shame tho just seems they over priced things because of...