Saltwater Beach Cafe - Southend-on-Sea

Absolutely perfect evening, great service and great food. The burgers and chips were perfect. Just back from Belgium, the fries capital of the world! and the chips tonight were on par with the ones we had in Belgium

We have just had the most AMAZING burger at Saltwater Cafe; it’s a special Friday evening menu from, I believe, 4:30. Honestly the best burger I’ve ever had; the bacon jam Parmesan chips were incredible too. Plus a beautul sunset, what more do you want

I hardly ever write reviews but in is worthy of it. Arrived at cafe at about around 2.55. Asked the assistant on arrival if they were serving food. She clearly said ‘yes’. I got in the queue and waited my turn only 2 groups in front, only to be to told about 5 minutes later that the kitchen was now closed, and the chef and another member of staff who I had spoken to at first had now gone home. I also checked the website in the queue to firm up mt menu choices this shows kitchen closes at 3.30, but was later told this was unreliable. So annoying all they need to do is clearly state when the kitchen closes and that if you are still in the queue at that point you will not be served ! Not good business though. Had perents with me, so got back in the car and drove just down the road where I knew they would be open and glad of the custom and was happily served a similar thing. Wont be returning. I have been many times for coffee and the odd snack in the past.

Had lovely fish finger sandwich and my partner a toasted tea cake. Both very tasty. Very pleasant staff- a great find. We’ll be back!

On the website it said it was open till 18:00. Got there at 16:50 and it was closed. Fantastic Great amazing lovely.