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Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 1725 reviews

What jake g likes about Thorpe Bay:
Lovely evening meal today. Very friendly and attentive service provided by Carol. Carol spotted that we had some birthday presents on the table and put candles on the birthday girls desert as well as singing happy birthday. Will be returning again in the near future. View all feedback. What Camper60574558221 doesn't like about Thorpe Bay:
Very disappointed the person carving the meat was trying to cut the turkey so thin it just ended up like a plateful if dust . Surely its not impossible to just slice it so it looks a bit more like a roast dinner and not... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 20 reviews
Aimi
18.04.2024 - 09:10

Carol elevated our lunch experience and we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the restaurant. The food was delicious, the ambiance was pleasant, and it wasn't too c...

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Vee
18.04.2024 - 09:10

Lovely meal with a great waitress Vicky. Friendly and very helpful. Definitely going back. Looking forward to the next time.

4ndymainphotography
18.04.2024 - 09:10

This restaurant offers incredible value for money! The roast lamb was delicious and the Yorkshire puddings were massive! Carol provided excellent service and th...

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Tara
18.04.2024 - 09:10

Fabulous food as always, our server Juliet was great very attentive but not intrusive Archie the carver was friendly and helpful

Rosa
18.04.2024 - 09:10

Our server Carol was absolutely wonderful. She had a gentle demeanor and a soothing voice that made the dining experience very relaxing. The food was incredible...

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At Toby Carvery, Thorpe Bay, diners relish a mix of exceptional service and hearty meals, although experiences can vary. While some patrons express disappointment over meat preparation, many laud the freshness and variety of the carvery offerings. Staff members, such as Carol, Glenn, and Dave, receive consistent praise for their attentiveness and friendliness, enhancing the dining experience. Celebratory touches, like birthday candles, add warmth to occasions. Although a few menu items occasionally fall short, overall, the tag of "best carvery locally" resonates with many, promising great value for families and friends alike in a convivial atmosphere.

Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 893 reviews
jake
31.01.2024 - 21:35

Lovely evening meal today. Very friendly and attentive service provided by Carol. Carol spotted that we had some birthday presents on the table and put candles...

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Road58788331660
31.01.2024 - 21:35

Loveky famiky meal, Carok wS our waitress abd was fabtastic, koveky friendky service,we wukl definerky bw back,thabj you Toby Carvedy rhabj you Carok

David
31.01.2024 - 21:35

We wanted something more than a sandwich lunch so went for the carvery. Very tasty indeed. Friendly service and well cooked.

Jill
31.01.2024 - 21:35

Lovely food at the best Toby carvery in essex. Service was excellent throughout the restaurant and the general bar area

diane
31.01.2024 - 21:35

Delicious food, well cooked, piping hot,and great choice. Our server, Carol, was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.. Carver Archie was super quick at loadin...

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Gastroranking-uk
3.5 ★ from 812 reviews

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