Best Restaurants in Thurrock

In total, there is 1 award winning restaurant in Thurrock, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Thurrock? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Thurrock is The Garden Brasserie at Orsett Hall in Orsett (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Gavin Maguire serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Garden Brasserie at Orsett Hall currently holds 1 AA Rosette.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Thurrock and indeed no restaurants at all in this location listed in the Michelin Guide; perhaps the Michelin inspectors will visit soon!

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette restaurant in Thurrock which holds 1 AA Rosette.

Wedged between the scenic banks of the River Thames and the easterly fringes of Greater London, one finds the picturesque borough of Thurrock. A proud cornerstone of Essex's gastronomy, it is well known for its vibrant food and restaurant culture. Thurrock cherishes its history as an ancient port, a legacy keenly reflected in its seafood cuisine, with local eateries often serving feasts beginning with oysters harvested fresh from the Thames. The tantalising tang of sea salt is a memory many resident diners hold dear, making Thurrock's fish and chip shops, recognized as some of the finest in the country, perpetually abuzz with patrons. The borough's restaurant history is also distinguished by a rich tapestry of international influence, a culinary legacy of the transient traffic through Thurrock's historic port. Italian bistros, Oriental diners, and Indian curry houses rub shoulders with traditional British tearooms in a testament to the borough's multi-cultural roots. Embracing this international panorama, Thurrock's contemporary gastropubs creatively blend traditional and exotic flavours to the delight of adventurous patrons. From savouring a flavoursome Thai green curry in the heart of Grays, to relishing a hearty ploughman's lunch in a rustic Ockendon pub, Thurrock offers a culinary journey as rich and varied as the landscape itself.