A La Carte

Roasted tomato soup

Basil oil, caramelised onion & gruyere cheese toastie (M,S,G)

Colchester rock oysters

Shallot vinegar, lemon & tabasco (Mo,S)

Crab croissant

Crab mayonnaise, brown crab mousse, avocado, radish, mustard & caper dressing (C,E,G,M,S,Mu)

Grilled fillet of mackerel

Pickled cucumber, shallot & gherkin salsa, baby beetroot & squid ink crisp (F,S,Mo)

Deep fried squid & pork belly

Charred broccoli, bean sprouts, red pepper & a soy, ginger & chilli dressing (Mo,So,M,G)

Smoked haddock scotch egg

Curry mayonnaise & pickled golden raisins (S,M,E,F,Mu)

Hoisin duck bao bun

Mouli, cucumber, spring onion, sesame & coriander salad (So,Se,G,S)

Whole burrata

Candied walnuts, pickled red grapes, celery, apple & crostini (M,N,S,G)

Asparagus, pea & wild mushroom tart

Poached egg & truffle mayonnaise (G,E,M,S)

Pan fried scallops

Cauliflower puree & florets, preserve lemon puree, smoked bacon & sourdough crumb (C,M,G,S)

Chicken Caesar salad

Brioche croutons, anchovies, parmesan & a bacon crumb (F,E,M,S,G)

Classic prawn cocktail

Brown bread & butter, lemon (C,Ce,E,G,M,S,Mu)

Moules Mariniere (M,Mo,S)

Mussels steamed in cider, pancetta & creamed leeks (M,Mo,S,G)

ample with bread or generous with skinny fries & bread

Thick cut lamb chops (2/3)

(Ce,E,G,M,Mu,S)

British 28-day 300g Sirloin Steak

(Ce,E,G,M,Mu,S)

Add on 3Chargrilled king prawns

(C,M)

Both served with skinny fries or new potatoes, butter lettuce salad with crispy onions, pecorino & chives with a choice of peppercorn or béarnaise sauce

Harwich Lobster

Grilled or thermidor with skinny fries & house salad (C,M,Mu,S)

Dressed Harwich crab

Lemon mayonnaise, brown bread & butter/ skinny fries & house salad (C,E,S,Mu,G,M)

Please ask your server for details as we work with the local fisherman to provide you with the freshest local produce and therefore these items are subject to availability

Beer battered Cod or Haddock

Thick chips, minted mushy peas & tartare sauce (gluten free option available) (E,F,G,M,Mu,S)

The 'Big Milsom' burger

Two Dedham Vale beef patties, Smoked Applewood cheddar, house sauce, pickles & salad in a brioche bun with skinny fries & onion rings (Ce,S,E,G,M,Mu)

The Pier classic fish pie

With a side of buttered greens (F,M,C)

Dingley Dell pork tenderloin

Herb gnocchi, asparagus, pea, broad bean & gem fricassee, pea purée, red wine jus (M,E,G,S,Ce)

Pan fried skate wing

Hasselback potatoes, aubergine, tomato & olive caponata, salad of courgette, pine nuts & parmesan (F,M,S,N)

Falafel flatbread (v)

Marinated feta, pomegranate & herb salad, tzatziki & red onion, skinny fries(G,M,S)

Fruits de mer (v)

Dressed crab, prawns, mussels, smoked salmon, crevettes & a rock oyster, house salad, skinny fries & lemon mayonnaise (C,Mo,F,S,E,Ce,Mu,So)

Chicken katsu curry

Basmati rice, cucumber & carrot ribbons, spring onion & coriander (E,S,G)

Poached cod supreme

Lobster tagliatelle, samphire, pickled fennel & shellfish cream sauce (C,F,G,E,M,S,Ce)

Pan roasted lamb rump

Fondant potato, roasted courgette, ricotta & piquillo pepper spring roll, tomato, caper & basil salsa, red wine jus (M,G,Ce,S,E)

Kung pao tempura fried cauliflower

Egg noodles, Pak choi, red pepper, pickled red cabbage, sesame seeds (E,S,Se,G)

Tenderstem broccoli, chilli & almond butter (M,N,S)

House salad with mustard dressing, pecorino cheese, crispy onions & chives (G, M, Mu, S)

Pak choi, soy dressing & crispy onions (So,G,S)

Skinny fries or thick chips with truffle mayonnaise &parmesan (E,M,S,Mu)

Beer battered onion rings (M,G,S)

Hasselback potatoes with rocket & parmesan (M)

Lemon crème brulee

Poached cherries, vanilla shortbread (M,G,E)

Coconut & lime panna cotta

Coconut tuile, lime & chilli gel (M)

Dark chocolate & almond torte

Orange granita, triple sec gel & segments (M, E, G, N, S)

Strawberry pavlova

Lemon curd, Chantilly cream & toasted crumble topping (M,E,G)

Syrup steamed sponge pudding

Crème anglaise(M, G, E)

Classic Tiramisu

Coffee gel (M, G, E, S)

Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake

White chocolate ganache & raspberry sorbet (G,M)

Caramelised fruits

Whipped citrus yoghurt & honey granola (G,M)

Selection of cheese & biscuits, celery, grapes & chutney

Black Bomber Cheddar, Wensum white goats cheese, Smoked Dapple, Stilton. (M, G, E, S, Ce)

Selection of ice creams & sorbets

Chocolate/Vanilla/Strawberry/Strawberries and cream/Sicilian Pistachio/Coffee/Cherries & Cream/Raspberry/Lemon (M,N)

Mini desserts

Coconut & lime panna cotta, classic tiramisu & chocolate & almod torte accompanied with a hot drink

Roasted harissa carrots

Chickpea purée, rocket & pomegranate with carrot top & coriander dressing (s)

Curried cauliflower soup with coconut milk & coriander (s)

Gochugaru crusted King oyster mushroom

Kimchi mayonnaise, mouli spring onion & lime (S,Mu)

Hoi sin jackfruit bao buns

Spring onion, coriander & an Asian vegetable salad with toasted cashews & lime (S, So, Se, G, N)

South Indian chickpea & roasted cauliflower curry

Saffron braised rice & mango chutney (S)

Jerusalem artichoke ravioli

Spinach, caramelised onions, wild mushrooms & herb emulsion (G)

Chocolate brownie

Coconut chocolate sauce & coconut sorbet (So)

Spotted dick

Vanilla ice cream (G, So, S)

Sticky toffee pudding

with caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream (G,So)

Caramelised fruit

Vanilla ice cream, toasted nuts (So,N)

Gelato & Sorbet

Chocolate/Vanilla/Strawberry/Coconut (So)