The At The Lifehouse

Frinton Road, Tendring, United Kingdom

🛍 Steak, British, European, Vegetarian

3.8 💬 685 Reviews
The At The Lifehouse

Phone: +441255860050

Address: Frinton Road, Tendring, United Kingdom

City: Tendring

Menu Dishes: 7

Reviews: 685

Website: https://www.lifehouse.co.uk/dining

"I have stayed at the Lifehouse Spa many times over the last 10 years it is always a delightful experience. The Spa itself is lovely, as are the rooms, bar area restaurant. I have just returned from a recent stay have to...say that the changes to the restaurant menu really don’t work spoilt our stay this time. In the past the menu has always been fine dining mixed with classic dishes so there are choices for everyone. However this has now changed to full on a la carte with all dishes really “poncey” with no traditional dishes to choose from with the exception of sirloin steak which I am not a fan of, but thank god they had that as I really struggled to choose anything. We contemplated going back to the room having room service but that menu was just as bad with just club sandwich as the only traditional option. The next day we went to have lunch again it was the same sort of menu all a la carte. Gone are the options for sandwiches etc. Again we were lucky they could accommodate us for afternoon tea instead. All in all I think Ugo’s new menu needs to go ! I am going back for another stay in December will definitely check the menu before I go if it is still the same I will drive out go somewhere local for dinner instead. In summary I would say my stay was 5 stars as always but the restaurant has dropped to 2 stars I’m afraid."

Full menu - 7 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Rice

Pasta

Sides

Desserts

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was absolutely amazing food cooked to perfection. the staff were very friendly, nothing I could fault with the food and drink

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Olivia catered to our every need went well out of her way to ensure we choose the right foods for our dietary requirements. Such a fantastic, bright soul. Thank you Olivia


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It’s says it in the title, shocking service, bang average food. Had to wait over 1 hour and 20mins for a cod main and 30mins for a drink? Continuously asking for water, bread where’s our main etc? Not on really and ruined our weekend away.


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The three-course menu was beautifully presented. I was very disappointed when I realized halfway through that they had given me the wrong dish. The waitress kindly offered to replace it with my original choice, but I was already too full to take her up on the offer. View menu


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I went to this restaurant with some friends after a spa day for lunch. The food was good, although the menu options were a bit limited. Our server, Monica, was very friendly and attentive, and she made sure our drinks were always filled. We enjoyed a pleasant afternoon in the sun on the terrace, surrounded by a beautiful environment and relaxing atmosphere.


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I stayed at the life house spa yesterday and I was really disappointed with the restaurant. The menu is now a la carte and there was no normal food to choose from. I stayed in 2017 and the food was fantastic and I couldn’t rate...it more. Please change the menu as the place is absolutely fantastic and the staff are so lovely. The facial was amazing but the restaurant lets this place down. Such a shame.


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I frequently stay at Lifehouse and tonight I made the mistake of ordering the special gnocchi with red mullet and seabass. The gnocchi had a watery tomato sauce and only 4 small pieces of fish skin. It was clear that the red mullet and seabass were not prominent on the plate. The front of house staff did their best to satisfy a disappointed customer, but the chef did not even have the courage to apologize for the subpar dish. View menu


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My husband and I stayed at the lifehouse spa and hotel and had dinner in the restaurant!The menu is rather limited for a large “supposedly”4 star hotel so we both struggled to find something we liked for our 3 course dinner!However our 3 courses were...good and the young waitresses very friendly!The 4 slices of bread I got upon asking were £4.50 and the two slices of sourdough bread were dry and tasteless too!As said for a large hotel it would have been nice to be offered a more extensive menu and not just a few Italian dishes to choose from!I would have given a rating of good ,for the limited choice on offer,but you can only rate average or very good!


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Myself and my boyfriend came to Lifehouse for a spa weekend away, and in our package we had a 3 course dinner included. The food in the restaurant was amazing. We both had the special for starter which was salmon linguine in a lobster sauce...I believe, which tasted so yummy. For the main we had the sharing Châteaubriand steak which had dauphinoise potatoes and tender stem broccoli which was so good! My boyfriend and I have both said it was one of the best steaks we'd ever tasted, it just melted in our mouths, the potatoes also tasted delish! Desserts were also lovely, we had the sticky toffee pudding and the cheesecake which was special. Our waitress was Alex who was just so lovely and atte...


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User

I have stayed at the Lifehouse Spa many times over the last 10 years it is always a delightful experience. The Spa itself is lovely, as are the rooms, bar area restaurant. I have just returned from a recent stay have to...say that the changes to the restaurant menu really don’t work spoilt our stay this time. In the past the menu has always been fine dining mixed with classic dishes so there are choices for everyone. However this has now changed to full on a la carte with all dishes really “poncey” with no traditional dishes to choose from with the exception of sirloin steak which I am not a fan of, but thank god they had that as I really struggled to choose anything. We contemplated going b... View menu

Categories

  • 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.
  • 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. View menu
  • European Delight in a culinary journey across Europe with our exquisitely crafted menu, featuring authentic dishes from France, Italy, Spain, and beyond, using the freshest ingredients to bring traditional flavors to life.
  • Vegetarian Delight in our vibrant collection of vegetarian dishes, crafted with the freshest greens, rich flavors, and savory spices. Enjoy a wholesome, delectable plate that celebrates nature's finest ingredients.

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