Magic Mushroom - Menu

Barleylands Road, CM11 2UD, Basildon, United Kingdom

🛍 Full, Steak, Dining, British

4.4 💬 6010 Reviews

Phone: +441268289963

Address: Barleylands Road, CM11 2UD, Basildon, United Kingdom

City: Basildon

Menu Dishes: 20

Reviews: 6010

Website: http://www.magicmushroomrestaurant.co.uk

"My husband and I have been regular visitors to this restaurant over the years and never had anything to complain about, so when my husband booked for my Birthday with my family (6 adults and 2 children) we were all really looking forward to a lovely Sunday late lunch/early dinner. Our table was booked for 4.30 and we all arrived on time and were shown to our table straight away. We all ordered pre dinner drinks whilst choosing from the Sunday menu. All of our starters were lovely, including the prawn cocktail and the soup, however unfortunately we cannot say the same for the mains.....3 x beef, which of the two slices were fatty and rather tough, the roast potatoes were very very hard and tough and very difficult to cut through, the Yorkshire puddings were burnt and really quite inedible and the gravy, already on the plate, was very thin and watery. My husband had the lamb shoulder which was extremely dry. Vegetables were served to the table and consisted of carrots, parsnips and large slices of onion and swede mash, not a green vegetable in sight. We also had a bottle of wine which we continued to pour ourselves throughout our meal.......in the 'old days ' the wine was always poured for us! It was plain to see when we were 'finished ' eating our meals that there was so much left on our plates as not one of us enjoyed the dinner at all and it was all very dissapointing, hence we all turned down the offer of dessert, although my grandson ordered the kids brownie and ice cream which he enjoyed! Overall our visit was really really disappointing and sorry to say we left the restaurant all saying the same.....we will not be visiting again soon!"

Full menu - 20 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Seafood

Entrées

Appetizer

Main Courses

Rice

Mexican-American Food

Vegetarian

Soups

Al Forno*

santry1963 santry1963

Ordered a cream tea take away very mean one slice of sausage roll 1/2” thick each and only enough cream and jam for one scone each but given two scones each for what it cost I’ve had a lot better won’t be back

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TraceyB494
TraceyB494

The restaurant is not very knowledgeable about gluten-free options. It is disappointing that in this day and age you have to remind the waitstaff multiple times about gluten intolerance. Despite this, the meal was enjoyable.


cherryt1939
cherryt1939

Good food in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We had the white Rioja which was lovely. We only intended to have 1 bottle but had to have another. Service was a bit slow but it suited us as we wasn’t rushed and it allowed us time to chat and catch up which we hadn’t done for a few months.


stevebillericay
stevebillericay

My first visit, wife’s 3rd. I was impressed with set meal price(Friday night)£32.50pp three course, The quality of food was excellent, service was good, my one quibble was price of a bottle of wine, for what was a very average Rioja,it’s noticeable that there’s no wine prices on website, probably wise, overall a very good evening, we had a 6.30pm sitting as evening wore on it became very busy, (8pm) Would definitely consider using again. View menu


Sally
Sally

Had a meal here on a cold wet Nov evening. On arrival my partner and I were greeted warmly and shown to a lovely booth table which was very cosy. Ww ordered wine which arrived promptly and was served to us. Perfect temperature too. We did not feel under pressure to order quickly so allowed us to enjoy the wine and chat. The starter was crab and crostinis. Very tasty and beautifully presented. The flavours were amazing and left us wanting more. We both had seabass and again presentation and flavours amazing. No dessert as no room. Lovely atmosphere and all waiting staff polite and attentive. This was a birthday treat for me from my partner and it was just perfect. We will be back. Thankyou al...


Safari29919699519
Safari29919699519

Having visited on many occasions and always been more than satisfied with the high quality of food, service etc, we decided to meet up with friends for a pre Christmas celebration. Seated in the waiting area on arrival, after 10 minutes no one had come to take our drinks order so we had to ask. Whilst the quality of the food was, as always very good, we could not help but notice that the portion sizes had decreased since previous visits. Two members of the party had the cod cassoulet which had a very small piece of cod, literally three mouthfuls, and did not reflect the price tag of £29.50. My goats cheese starter consisted of three wafer thin slices of goats cheese and the cheese and biscui...


Lucy
Lucy

Really enjoyed coming here, and everyone else did too, delicious food, they had prawn cocktail, onion tart, soups, and a lovely roast dinner, beef perfect, chicken really soft and succulent, and the desserts again lovely, ginger cheesecake, banana parfait, and apple crumble, and a chocolate torte with whisky cream, the chef did us proud, the only things we found on just a suggestion, is maybe a tad more communication, for the staff, as our coffee was forgotten, and a drink, and just the gravy on the side, it was fine for me, but not everyone likes it. The staff very friendly, very helpful, good service, and lovely food, definitely return again. The manager friendly and on the ball, all in al... View menu


Daniel
Daniel

We have visited the Magic Mushroom restaurant many times over the years and it has always been consistently good, often excellent. My family of four went for lunch on December 21st, specifically for the Christmas menu. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the meal. The Christmas lunch consisted of processed turkey slices, unappetizing stuffing, a few roast potatoes, and small brussels sprouts. I had not realized that the meal did not include pigs in blankets, Yorkshire pudding, or extra vegetables. I could have paid extra for additional vegetables, but I only realized this later. My wife ordered the sea bream, which she said was good but the portion was small. On a positive note, the Chr...


Sarahjane73
Sarahjane73

I made a reservation for 11 family members to celebrate my 50th and my mum's 80th birthdays at this restaurant. I had several calls beforehand to ensure they were aware of the special occasion and requested a candle in the dessert instead of bringing a cake. Everything seemed promising, and I arrived early to set up the table with balloons. The manager took our food order, and when we noticed someone was missed, she became upset and insisted she hadn't forgotten anyone. The food was all delicious and arrived hot, but sadly there were no candles on the desserts. When I asked the waitress about it, she explained that the dessert person didn't realize it was a birthday celebration. It was disap...


MrsDfromLB
MrsDfromLB

My husband and I have been regular visitors to this restaurant over the years and never had anything to complain about, so when my husband booked for my Birthday with my family (6 adults and 2 children) we were all really looking forward to a lovely Sunday late lunch/early dinner. Our table was booked for 4.30 and we all arrived on time and were shown to our table straight away. We all ordered pre dinner drinks whilst choosing from the Sunday menu. All of our starters were lovely, including the prawn cocktail and the soup, however unfortunately we cannot say the same for the mains.....3 x beef, which of the two slices were fatty and rather tough, the roast potatoes were very very hard and to... View menu

Categories

  • Full Savor a delightful array of authentic flavors with our carefully curated menu. Indulge in a variety of dishes, crafted to perfection, offering something for every palate.
  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience. View menu
  • Dining Enjoy a diverse dining experience with an array of delectable dishes crafted from the finest ingredients, pleasing both classic and adventurous palates, in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • 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.

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  • Television

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