Charnallies Restaurant & Bar
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Family-friendly American/Italian eatery with a wide range of dishes, plus gluten-free & vegan fare.
attractions: Clacton Pier, Clacton Beach, The Pavilion Fun Park, restaurants: Toby Carvery Clacton-On-Sea, Moon & Starfish - JD Wetherspoon, Armstrong's Restaurant, Greensward Cafe and Adventure Golf, Davey's, Martello Lounge, Prezzo Italian Restaurant Clacton On Sea, Black Rock Restaurant, My Big Fat Greek Taverna, Newroz Kitchen
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Description
Family-friendly American/Italian eatery with a wide range of dishes, plus gluten-free & vegan fare.
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I had been here a few years back, and on a visit recently to Clacton, we decided to pop in for some dinner. The milkshakes swayed most of our decision! Upon entering, we were warmly greeted and shown a table, the service was excellent throughout. We ordered reasonably quickly, with the kids opting for children's meals. Milkshakes were very nice (my son really enjoyed the mint chocolate one), food was OK... kids meals particularly didn't taste as good (my sons burger was no where near as tasty as mine - he didn't like it, and I tried it and didn't seem to compare to the one I had? The other young un had pizza, she ate most of it, but said mine were better, lol!). Adult meals much better thankfully. The service was so good that we were convinced in to having a desert, and I went old school and got a banana split. It was wonderful! A good experience, and the service from the staff sold it in my opinion... I was impressed. The only other comment was that there was a big smell of cooking oil whilst we were there, you sort of got used to it whilst in there but not as nice when I could still smell it on my clothes when at home later! Will likely visit again, even if its just for some milkshakes and Banana splits!!
Andrew CartwrightAndrew Cartwright
20
The food I ate at this restaurant today is the worst plate of food I have ever eaten. Not worst meal in a restaurant, the worst meal fullstop. To think that "professional chefs" made this food is mind-blowing. Me and my wife visited with our family for lunch on her birthday so we're hoping for a nice meal, The wait staff were all friendly and no issues with service but the food, could barely be classified as food My wife has a starter of rubbery defrosted under a cold tap prawns with some ketchup and mayo on top and my chicken strips were a cheap breaded chicken schnitzel chopped into bits. the meatball calzone can only be described at a hate crime on food. The dough was burnt black and the chef had dumped a tin of chopped tomatoes on top to try and hide it, inside the "beef meatballs" were actually made of pork were chewy gristly and vile, and the "Ragu sauce" was literally a tin of chopped tomatoes. My wife's burger was the dryest thing I've ever seen still not sure they didn't just grill an old boot. I didn't eat it and let the staff know in a respectful friendly way that the standard was awful but the manager never came to see us to apologize. They took £6 off the final bill, but frankly it felt more of an insult. paying 46 pound for 2 drinks and some indeterminate microwaved matter is a joke would have at least taken the cost of the mains off the bill My wife has also had an upset stomach all night since which she suspects is due to the prawns. I would give it a miss if I were you The accompanying picture is what was left of my meal after I decided two bites in it was completely inedible
Harrison FrankHarrison Frank
50
Love this place. I've been here a few times now - they have a very good selection of vegetarian options, the vegitana pizza was delicious. I attend with a non vegetarian, he gets the wings starter every time and his burger was impressive. The staff are very attentive and kind, and everything is served in a timely fashion. Their pina coladas are the best. Only criticism so far is that I had their nachos starter and the guacamole was like the old el paso squeeze bottle kind of guac which you wouldnt expect for a £7 plate of nachos. Not enough to deter me from buying the nachos again, but id prefer a good guacamole. The overall 'American diner' theme for the restaurant gives it a great vibe, and the art on the wall looks hand painted! very impressive.
Alfie MarinAlfie Marin
00
Wow and wow again. My mum treated me for lunch for my birthday. We chose to try Charnallies as we both had never been before. Also my mum has a plant based diet and the vegan menu online looked great. Well it didn't disappoint. There are soo many places that only offer a vegan option but here there is a full vegan menu, starters, mains and desserts. The welcome we received already made us want to come back again and that was before we were seated. Our waitress was such a delight and made our lunch experience that extra special. The food was cooked in a timely manner, portion sizes were fantastic and tasted delicious. I can honestly say I had a lovely birthday celebrating at Charnallies. We will be back!!!
Kirsty-Leigh Marshall (DCUK Ambassador)Kirsty-Leigh Marshall (DCUK Ambassador)
00
My family and me went there. Welll.... We were received by Amy and a fly inside the restaurant next to the wall they choose for us to eat. I ordered few things, typical fish and chips with peas, the fish was reheated, same with fries, it was raining and wanted to have the tomato soup, surprise!!! Can soup. Then, I ordered bacon cheese sandwich with coleslaw and chips, of course same fries reheat, but the sandwich was very good. 👌 The last one, swordfish. Omg!! All food was reheat, they didn't even take the time to remove the salad. Red onion salad with peppers and tomato was HOT!! Apart of that, the girl was very nice all the time, place is very good, big and 2min close to the pier, rest shame!
Daniela DenizDaniela Deniz
00
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