Avenue Bistro — Restaurant in Tendring

I came here for lunch with my partner. When we went to order our food we were told the lunch menu isn't available on Sundays - which is what we were going to order from. I asked the waitress Zoe if it was at all possible to have the 'mini steak baguette' which was on the lunch menu, but if not possible not to worry about it. She said that she will ask the chef, but it should be fine as they have got steak so should be possible. I thanked her very much and specified that it was for the same price as the lunch menu. She came back to our table shortly afterwards and said it was fine and the chef could do it. When our food was bought over, I had a huge baguette with a whole sirloin steak inside, a portion of chips, mushrooms, salad etc. When I queried this with the waitress I was then told 'as we don't do the lunch menu on Sundays I had to put it through as the sirloin steak main course' and when I queried how much this was she said 23 pounds! This is not what I ordered, I even checked when ordering it that it would be the same as the lunch menu and I said I wanted a light lunch. I ended up leaving half of the meal as it wasn't what I wanted. If I am going to be charged 12 pounds more than the price specified I should of been told about this when ordering. In the end all they would knock off is 5 pounds. I was trying Avenue Bistro out for the first time with my partner and we were going to come back for evening meals if we liked it, but after today I feel ripped off and definitely will not...

Went with friends for Sunday Roast approx three years ago all round. Booked in advance for four as we sat down table next to us we’re just being served their roast dinners. I remarked to my friend how the roast potatoes these people had on their plate looked more white than anything else. Ours came out looked like white with a brown stripe running down them as if been under the grill.The Yorkshire puddings were shop bought as all looked as if from the same mould such was the shape identical. Worst was the bowl they deserved deserts in came out and the vegetables it contained for four was disgraceful. One Cauliflower head approx twelve green beans and some carrots I asked where the peas were as phoned in advance as one friend only eats peas and was told peas always served.Was told we can do you peas friend said not too worry felt she was embarrassed by having to ask. Personally think no doubt wanted to charge for peas as an extra. All they did not serve us with was raffle tickets in order to see who got what from the dismal bowl of vegetables they bought out. Would have thought in a high end restaurant which they think they are with four people there would be four of each vegetable in the bowl so customers would not have to hope they got the winning ticket in order to get the vegetables they liked. Did complain have never been back nor would we disgraceful. Like so many all greed less they serve...

Just had an exceptional meal with my girlfriend whilst we stayed with friends in Frinton for the weekend. My girlfriend recommended this restaurant, and it was my first time experiencing it. I must say, I was thoroughly impressed by the culinary expertise on display. The scallops were perfectly seared, and the pork belly was cooked to absolute perfection. My girlfriend, Julie had the lamb shank, and it was divine. We were so delighted with our meals that we ended up sharing halfway through and immediately decided to return on Sunday for dinner before heading home. We brought our dog Bear and the staff made us feel incredibly welcome—they were exceptionally accommodating. This restaurant is a true gem, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable...