A great place whether you just pop in for a quick drink or meet up with friends. Food very good…read moretoo. Realistic prices

The Alex is a great cafe on beach road overlooking the sea, in Felixstowe. Parking is a black art…read morein Felixstowe, especially when the weather is warm, but the cafe benefits from both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is good standard cafe-style fayre and it is possible to even ask for a few things that might not be on the menu (such as bacon sandwiches). The chocolate milkshake isn't bad either - my only complaint is that it is a bit small! The cafe also gets a tick for being dog friendly (for those seated outside). There are bowls of water laid out for our four-legged friends.

What a lovely hotel and restaurant in Harwich. Spent a few nights here in room 2. Very comfortable…read morebedding with nice space and a beautiful view of the pier. Highly recommended. Just a note, no ac however that's standard in most Europe and England hotels. Their restaurant on the first floor is fantastic. Had managed all three meals over the course of days. Photos are some of the great options they offered. Their chef and waitstaff was great during my stay. Very accommodating for allowing me motorcycle parking as well close by. They also have a private parking area for their hotel.

Having escaped Volcano-induced entrapment in Germany and made it by train and boat to Harwich, this…read morewas an excellent place to recover some humanity. Sunday lunch at the Pier was the perfect counterpoint to a weekend of railway couchettes and ferry chips. The menu, a reassuringly short one with a fixed price in the 25-30 pound range for 3 courses, had a great selection of locally-inspired seafood dishes with a sprinkling of meatier offerings. I had the dressed crab to start, beautifully presented but resonant of childhood seaside holidays in its simplicity. For main I chose a Venison and Hare pie cooked with a wonderfully rich Madeira gravy. Other members of my family enjoyed a range of fish dishes including skate, plaice and cod. One of the high points, though, was my desert - a bramley apple and apricot fool served with two deep fried apricot and almond doughnut fingers. It had a fine balance of the sharpness of the fruit with the sweetness of the pastries and the creamy richness of the fool. Very nice. The building itself has been very nicely renovated and is one of the better examples of the trend in British gastro-pub design towards natural wood floors, plain painted walls and simple, modern furniture. Table linen and elegant but simple glass and china reinforce its status as a fine restaurant rather than just a pub with pretensions. The decor also incorporates some nice reflections on Harwich's storied nautical past with classic ferry advertisements and modern nautically-themed original artworks. All in all, a very pleasant spot for a family Sunday lunch.

A lovely atmosphere and friendly place to visit. I have been there with friends and also eaten…read morethere on my own which I felt ok doing.

The food and service at Bencotto was super. There were four of us having an evening meal and the…read morestaff were attentive without being persisten;, the platters we had as starters were delicious - somthing I'd certainly recommend. As we had all ordered something different for main courses, including one from the specials board, we took the opportunity to try a forkfull of each other meal. I'm so glad we did as it was hard enough to make a decision from the good choices and I'm now spoilt for choice the next time I go. The mushroom risotto was particularly good. The wine was well priced and the puddings were fab. Nice to see the chefs working away in the kitchen and all the staff came across as friendly and happy to be there too. I'll certainly go back.

As someone who isn't a frequent visitor to Felixstowe it was nice to find a good Indian which I had…read moreheard such good things about from one of the group I went with. I always go into a new restaurant with a sense of trepidation as I'm one that likes a certain establishment and will always go back the same can be said with Bombay night!! From the minute you walk through the door to the free Bombay mix and being promptly seated at the table that had been booked even though we go there early the cobra was served with an effective and fast service where it was chilled at the right temperature to being served in the correct glasses but I digress from the main reason I'm writing this review and that is the food. Firstly the popadoms which where crisp but fluffy and had the perfect sides of chutneys the naan was just the right size and not too filling and provided a great a compliment to the rice and curry. The pilau rice was was nice and different to some that I have had at a curry house in other times where as usually I leave some of the rice I found myself wanting to eat it all. With the main curry it's self I went for the chicken vindaloo which again where you go it depends on the spice where as some you get it's just fire where as this vindaloo was easy on the palet the spice was perfectly balanced so that as well as heat you could taste the different spices. The chicken was balanced out with the potato so that one was not more than the other most usually the potato over the chicken the chicken itself was beautifully marinated and tender to cut into not dry on the inside but soft on the out because of the sauce. Include complimentary baileys and ice cream as well as the orange slices and mints lead to what I can truly say was a memorable dining experience and most definitely one of the most succulent currys I have had and believe me I have had a few in my time I can truly say i would happily go back to Bombay night the next time I am in Felixstowe.

Bombay Nite is great for groups, the atmosphere is fun, bouncy and it draws a younger crowd than…read moremany of the other places in Felixstowe. The food is great and some of chefs specials are particularly good. For groups there is a set menu in which you get a lot per person which is great value and to top it off there is a liqueur or spirit which is always nice. Although its not quite as big as the Blue Naan, this is a great place to celebrate and the friendly staff are always helpful and chatty. The only down side to Bombay Nite is its location as it is on the outskirts of Felixstowe. This is great if you live nearer but for others it means a drive. Overall I would recommend Bombay Nite, even more so if you are celebrating something.

Magic Wok is my favourite Chinese takeaway in Felixstowe, the staff are friendly, you always get a…read morefree dish or free prawn crackers and the prices are pretty reasonable. The takeaway itself is very traditional and has giant rubber trees in the window and wooden seating as if you are in a sauna. There is a little television to keep you occupied and plenty of papers to entertain you if you need to wait. The food is the best part, great peeking duck and pancakes, great ribs, great beef in black bean and a few 'hotter' dishes just to mix it up. The prices are what you would expect (approx £3.50 - £4.50 per dish) and they hand it over is a cardboard box if there is a group of you. Sadly, they don't deliver but the food is good enough to get up and take a drive for. This would be one of my first choices when picking a Chinese takeaway in Felixstowe.

What a great find in Harwich. Lovely little Thai restaurant with a great staff and food. Can't…read morerecommend this spot enough. Make sure to enjoy some delicious traditional Thai on the next trip to Harwich.

This restaurant boasts incredibly good food and very friendly staff who are helpful and attentive…read more I cannot fault this restaurant, I have been there twice with my partner and will not hesitate to return. I would say without a doubt the best restaurant in town and probably the best Thai in the area. Highly recommended.

Small quaint pub. Had the delicious sirloin and fresh oysters. Dogs on lead are welcome and walking…read moredistance from Harwich Town train station. Love how the history behind this pub. Will be back again when we visit Ipswich.

Recently renovated, and very cosy inside. Lovely fire and sometimes quite a noisey crowd…read more The beers on offer vary. Stick to what the regulars are drinking.

This place is overpriced and overstaffed, i have to admit the food quality is quite good, i did…read moreenjoy my burger but when asked if i want salad i got onions and lettuce only

The Blue Naan is a spacious, bright and modern Indian Restaurant on Felixstowe high street…read more This family run restaurant means the staff are all courteous, friendly and from the moment they open the door to you to the time they walk you out everyone has a great time. The menu is extensive and balances traditional Indian dishes, the usual suspects (balti, rogon josh, madras, etc) and a selection of locally produced dishes which include various seafood options. As with many Indian Restaurants the beer on tap is Cobra but they have an plethora of bottled beers and spirits. Mid week they also offer a takeway service however from Friday to Monday they run a tight ship which means booking ahead is important. One of the only downside is the parking as there is no designated car park, however with the seafront less than 100 yards away you can find a spot there and enjoy a short walk by the sea afterward.

This is a top notch restaurant and the food, service and atmosphere are excellent. The food is…read moreamazing, you will not be disappointed.