Southend - a great place for restaurants

One of the many great reasons for living in this area must be the wide range of excellent restaurants which are on our doorstep. It doesn't matter what your fancy there is plenty of choice. My current favourites remain Alvaros for that special treat (the strawberry flambé is to die for), the Pipe of Port (great for business and social occasions), The Sandbank (for something special) and the Mughal Dynasty for a great beer and curry night out. There are many other great options out there waiting to be tried. It was very sad to note the closure of Simply Seafood. Whilst I tend to be more of a meat person the food, staff and ambience were great and it will be a loss to the Old Town.