Best Lunch Restaurants in Grays

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ItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndianJapanese

Regions

BexleyBexleyheathBrentwoodDartfordEast LondonGreenhithe

Neighborhoods

BarkingBexleyBexleyheathBrentwoodDartfordGrays

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

35 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Kara Lounge & Grill restaurant

1. Kara Lounge & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1271)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Grays

Booked 53 times today

We are proud to serve you one of the healthiest and most well-balanced Turkish and Mediterranean food in Essex.Our dishes are prepared freshly upon order, using authentic recipes, traditional cooking methods with finest ingredients.Our focus is to provide the highest quality of service available.

2. KUSHI Lakeside

4.4

Awesome(29)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Grays

Booked 5 times today

Nestled in the bustling hub of Lakeside, Grays, KUSHI takes inspiration from the beauties of Asia, bringing authentic Bangladeshi flavours and first class service to our stunning space. Featuring authentic Bangladeshi cuisine with a contemporary flair of the far east, expertly curated cocktails! the restaurant benefits from a lively ambiance with DJs and live music in the weekends, weekend afternoon tea and bottomless brunches.Our Chefs use only high quality ingredients, offering an excellent range of seasonal dishes and creating a bangladeshi twist to pan asian food, our must try Chicken Tikka Sushi and Butter Baos.Our Multi Award Winning KUSHI locations taking on 2024 with a space to dine in with friends and family then on the weekends turn in to a speakeasy lounge environment for the diners who just want to relax.

A photo of Carluccio's - Bluewater Kent restaurant

3. Carluccio's - Bluewater Kent

4.0

Excellent(605)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dartford

Booked 6 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love. Carluccio’s Restaurant in Bluewater, located in The Village is the perfect place to provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy centre. Sit up at the bar and enjoy one of our exciting cocktails, lunch al fresco on our outdoor terrace or a cosy dinner in our intimate booths. Enjoy our exciting new menu, comfortable seating, beautiful décor and of course, excellent customer service.

A photo of Côte Brasserie - Bluewater restaurant

4. Côte Brasserie - Bluewater

4.6

Exceptional(112)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Greenhithe

Booked 40 times today

Côte Bluewater is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

5. The Bull Thurrock

4.3

Awesome(9)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Grays

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to The Bull Thurrock! Indoor & outdoor seating, serving food & drink daily. Private booths & a function room available to hire. Entertainment every weekend + live sports shown on our big screens!

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6. Jaxon's Eating House

4.5

Awesome(145)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Upminster

Neighbourhood restaurant in Upminster serving up an evolving menu which changes monthly celebrating British seasonal produceOPEN now for SUNDAY Lunch

A photo of Buenasado Bluewater restaurant

7. Buenasado Bluewater

4.7

Exceptional(586)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Argentinean • Dartford

Booked 17 times today

At Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse experience a unique combination of top quality beef from grass-fed cattle, reared in the fertile lowlands of Las Pampas, and superb world-famous Argentinian wine.

A photo of Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Bluewater restaurant

8. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Bluewater

4.3

Awesome(1226)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Dartford

Booked 54 times today

Bill's Bluewater restaurant, located in Bluewater's Wintergarden, is a calm oasis for shoppers to take a break and enjoy great food and service. The newly refurbished restaurant is perfect for a cosy dinner for two or catching up with friends. Packed full of colour and charm, with plush velvet accents and unique finds from Bill himself, Bill's Bluewater will take care of you all day and into the night, don't miss our enviable cocktail list!

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9. Big Easy Bluewater

4.5

Awesome(1798)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Dartford

Booked 1 time today

Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Lobstershack. Home smoked Bar.B.Q, Fresh East Coast Lobster, Frozen slushy cocktails, over 500 whiskies, rums, ice cold beers on tap, live bands every night. We are a local institution, with an international following.

A photo of Tapas Revolution - Bluewater restaurant

10. Tapas Revolution - Bluewater

3.8

Excellent(87)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Greenhithe

Booked 2 times today

Conveniently located in the middle of Bluewater Shopping Centre, Tapas Revolution has been the ideal spot for a break between shopping as well as a destination on its own since 2011.This Spanish tapas bar and restaurant features an open plan kitchen with a mix of bar, table and booth seating, encouraging people to seat at the bar for the authentic Spanish tapas bar experience. Whether you’re dining on your own, celebrating an occasion or simply on a shopping trip with your family, the team will be happy to help you choose the perfect area.General Manager: Tommaso MasiExecutive Chef: Cristian Parisi / Pedro Antonio Lopez Grijalbo Expect all the classics as well as homemade Churros with hot chocolate and their famous Gin Tonics and Sangrias, 2-4-1 or half price during their Happy Hora.

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OpenTable Diner
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious food! Had the spicy prawns, peri wings, mixed chops and sea bass!
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Kara Lounge & GrillPrice: Moderate• Turkish• Grays
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4.7
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Sue
Kent •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A lovely dinner with the girls, good service, great food, attentive and friendly staff.
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Carluccio's - Bluewater KentPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dartford
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4
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MrShaw
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Special thanks to chef for 5* cooked and tasty meals, and to bartenders - for great cocktails!
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Côte Brasserie - BluewaterPrice: Moderate• French• Greenhithe
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4.6
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Ishmail
London •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Good experience, we really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere was great. The DJ was unexpected but a great start to a Friday night
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KUSHI LakesidePrice: Expensive• Indian• Grays
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4.4
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Owen
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
It was our first time at the bull, it was great, Amy our waitress was lovely and helpful. Quality of food was great and price reasonable, lovely seating areas both inside and under gazebo
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The Bull ThurrockPrice: Moderate• British• Grays
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4.3

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