County Hotel, Samphire Restaurant

The County Hotel Rainsford Road Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2PZ, CM1 2QD, United Kingdom

🛍 Beer, Wine, British, European

3.8 💬 58 Reviews
County Hotel, Samphire Restaurant

Phone: +441245455700

Address: The County Hotel Rainsford Road Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2PZ, CM1 2QD, United Kingdom

City: Chelmsford

Dishes: 35

Reviews: 58

Website: https://countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk/food-drink/samphire-restaurant/

"County Kitchen Chelmsford. Although the outside might not look too smart inside this is a well presented, contemporary restaurant. The evening we went had a function in another part of the hotel which seemed to keep the waiters very busy but they still managed to pay us lots of attention. Was given the wrong starter, although this was rectified, and food was a little slow (probably the food for the function). Food was very nice though mussels, lamb cutletts choc tort particularly good."

Menu - 35 options

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Lexi Lexi

Excellent food, freshly cooked and highly enjoyable. Only criticism is the place lacks atmosphere.

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Melissa
Melissa

The food was nice. The service was just poor. They tried, but it was like everyone just started and had no idea.


Sasha
Sasha

a really pleasent place to sit and eat , the staff were all attentive and the calvery was fabulous, will be going again soon !


Fiona
Fiona

Saphir Restaurant: quiet on arrival with atmosphere lived later, excellent service, food, wine list, value for money. Impressed!


Jaime
Jaime

Great time here for afternoon tea. The staff were there with our special Essenes and helped me with small sandwiches and milk for my young boy along with a coloring in pack food was amazing! Love the cream cheese and mint sandwiches!!


Emily
Emily

The food at The County Hotel is great (I had the pan roasted salmon with potatoes that was excellent), but there was absolutely no atmosphere on both occasions that I recently dined there. (Maybe it will become more business later in the evening).


Scott
Scott

We found this restaurant through Top Table as we were looking for somewhere nice but not pricey in Chelmsford. The exterior and location looked unpromising, but once inside it was a little gem. Very nice menu and good service and we would definately return.


Tara
Tara

Not what we imagined it to be. I booked a table at the County Kitchen, Chelmsford, for my husband's birthday and was a little disappointed in the menu. Not enough choice for us and what arrived was a little bland and unexciting. The restaurant was also very empty and cold and lacked any ambience. Wouldn't return.


Mason
Mason

A very nice meal in pleasant if slightly sterile surroundings. Little atmosphere but this was probably due to the restaurant being virtually empty and I'm sure would improve in the evenings. Friendly and obliging waiter service let down only slightly due to the fact their credit card machine doesnt work in the restaurant so you have to walk to reception to pay! Overall though the food was very good and I would especially recommend the Red Snapper.


Vy
Vy

County Kitchen Chelmsford. Although the outside might not look too smart inside this is a well presented, contemporary restaurant. The evening we went had a function in another part of the hotel which seemed to keep the waiters very busy but they still managed to pay us lots of attention. Was given the wrong starter, although this was rectified, and food was a little slow (probably the food for the function). Food was very nice though mussels, lamb cutletts choc tort particularly good.

Categories

  • Beer Discover our selection of refreshing beers, from crisp lagers to bold ales and rich stouts. Whether you prefer local brews or international favorites, we have the perfect pint to elevate your dining experience.
  • Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity.
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
  • European

Amenities

  • Beer
  • Cafe
  • Wine
  • Amex

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"I was appalled at the quality of service from the moment I arrived to the moment I left, which was about When I arrived I was not asked if I would like a drink, and I wasn't asked throughout the whole meal. The waitress should have seen on the table that we only had tap water, and asked whether we'd like another drink. Then, we ordered our first round of hot food. I pressed the help button and after waiting for a good minutes for the waitress finally arrived. I felt it was too long. At this point in the evening there were three full tables in the whole restaurant so I thought the amount of time we had to wait was poor. Then the food started coming over, but the food didn't come altogether. A couple of dishes came and then a few more and a few more after that. This meant we didn't all eat together, we ate all at different times. I had ordered two dishes to eat at the same time and they didn't arrive at the same time. Very disappointing. The third order of hot food was beyond a joke. It was clear that one of the two waitress wasn't feeling very well (I overheard one of the chef's telling her to go home). She was our waitress. So, we ordered the third round of hot food. minutes later we still didn't have our food. In this time the chef was talking to the ill waitress. I then pressed the help button and I explained that we'd ordered some food and had been waiting a rather long time. I then look round at the waitress and chef and it was absolutely clear that the order didn't go through so it was only then that the food was starting to be cooked. The waitress who took the order explained that there's been lots of issues and she was sorry. As a customer paying for a meal, I don't care about the issues, I still expected good service and my food to turn up. Overall I thought the service was absolutely terrible. I will not be visiting this restaurant again and I will not be recommending the restaurant to anyone."