Mistley Thorn - Manningtree

We eat here often. The staff are friendly and attentive and are always happy to advise a dish. The food is exceptional for the money and so far they have never... read more We eat here often. The staff are friendly and attentive and are always happy to advise a dish. The food is exceptional for the money and so far they have never failed to produce a first class meal and we have been many many times. Cannot recommend them enough. I cannot make a comment on the hotel element as I have never used that facility

Had a very pleasant lunch with an old fried at thee Mistley Thorn. We both had excellent Shellfish and Fish starters and mains which were beyond reproach. I als... read more Had a very pleasant lunch with an old fried at thee Mistley Thorn. We both had excellent Shellfish and Fish starters and mains which were beyond reproach. I also pushed the boat out and on my waitresses recommendation had a divine cheesecake with Toffee Sauce. I rarely go for cheesecake but on this occasion, the recommendation was spot on.

We have stayed at Mistley Thorn Hotel twice and this was our fourth meal, but NEVER again! Each time we have noticed a decline in quality. Service is personel w... read more We have stayed at Mistley Thorn Hotel twice and this was our fourth meal, but NEVER again! Each time we have noticed a decline in quality. Service is personel wandering around, but no one actually taking notice of the tables! The food deteriorates as you look at it. The fish and chips used to be superb, but now the batter is less crisp, and chips soggy. My last meal of sea bass wass fatty, and the cabbage noir drowned in water. The less said about the archichoke, the better!

We recently enjoyed Sunday lunch at The Thorn with friends. It was not our first visit and we were not disappointed against our expectations. Service was very a... read more We recently enjoyed Sunday lunch at The Thorn with friends. It was not our first visit and we were not disappointed against our expectations. Service was very attentive and our menu selections were well prepared and presented. Seating was a bit congested and the restaurant was quite busy but overall this did not present any problem. We will visit again!

Not my first visit and will not be my last. Excellent service, good food and the lunchtime set menu is exceptional value for money. read more Not my first visit and will not be my last. Excellent service, good food and the lunchtime set menu is exceptional value for money.