We had Sunday lunch at the camelia hotel last week, it was really lovely food, so we went again this this week, and have already booked again for next week. Lots of fresh vegetables, which you don't get in a lot of places these days. And the desserts are delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Beautiful relating restaurant.

I loved the food in this place and the service was good.On the downside there as a large screen t.v. in the dining room which i hate when i am eating. As this was a hotel i thought it lacked atmospere

Service, food and wine perfect! Would definately eat here again and recommend to friends. Restaurant has lovely views over the sea. We also had a good breakfast before we left. All staff friendly and very helpful.

Tucked away on the seafront road on the way to Thorpe Bay the Camelia Restaurant is in the Hotel of the same name and you could easily mistake it for another Southend Seafront B&B. The restaurant inside has been done out really nicely and the menu is a good solid british menu with influences from the local area with enough... More

The fish is very good as is the service. Also the fish cakes are well worth a go.

The staff at The Camelia are busy people (it goes with success), but never too busy to make us feel a burden but valued clientele. Add this positive to the variety and quality of dishes and you have an excellent dining experience we like to repeat either a la carte or set weekdays, or the very good set menu with... More

Breakfast self service ample choice very tasty evening meal excellent our starter was big enough to be our main dish you will not go wrong eating here good value for money

as a relation was staying for the weekend we thought we would go to the Camilia for sunday lunch....first impressions were good.....pleasant bar area....dining room was immaculate with very nice table cloths etc.....but i am afraid that the good news stopped there....i thought the food did not live up to the appearance ofthe hotel....it was very poor...cold meat heated on... More

Celebrated my Mum's 80th birthday here yesterday in the restaurant. I would like to thank the staff for their excellent service in making this day very special. The food was lovely, so again a big thank you to the kitchen staff and the waitresses. Julie. Southend-on-Sea