Turtle Bay Colchester
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About Turtle Bay Colchester
Turtle Bay Colchester is a Caribbean restaurant on High Street in Colchester, set within the town's main shopping stretch. The kitchen follows the Caribbean line, serving the format across lunch and dinner with a cocktail list running through the bar alongside. Cocktails form a central part of the offer, paired with the food menu throughout the day. The room operates as a walk-in venue, taking customers as they arrive rather than by reservation. A bar and cocktail bar operate alongside the restaurant service, making the space usable for drinks on their own. The location in central Colchester places it within walking distance of the main retail areas.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
29 dishes- Get collection or delivery
- Jerk Chicken
- Passion Martini
- Coconut Espresso Martini
- Trini Doubles
- Reggae Rum Punch
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention friendly manager named Carlos, attentive waitress service, great food and drinks and welcoming team members.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention friendly manager named Carlos, attentive waitress service, great food and drinks and welcoming team members.
Customer Review Summary
Staff friendliness runs through nearly every visit, with several diners singling out individual team members by their attentiveness and warmth. Dishes and cocktails come up less in the words used, but the food and drinks are described as great and the service as brilliant and very attentive. Solo diners also feel comfortable, with a server described as welcoming and patient in helping with menu choices.
Customer Review Summary
Staff friendliness runs through nearly every visit, with several diners singling out individual team members by their attentiveness and warmth. Dishes and cocktails come up less in the words used, but the food and drinks are described as great and the service as brilliant and very attentive. Solo diners also feel comfortable, with a server described as welcoming and patient in helping with menu choices.
Featured reviews
- Donna Thompson
“I went into the Colchester restaurant on my own as I was out doing errands. Team member Naomi was extrely welcoming and kind. She patiently made suggestions and I was able to relax and enjoy the meal.”
- Rebecca Marr
“Amy was amazing, patient with us, explained everything to us.”
- elisa francica
“We absolutely love Turtle Bay and come here very often! The food is always delicious, the atmosphere is amazing, and we always have such a great time. We recently saw the reviews about Carlos, and honestly, we completely disagree — we have never come across such a lovely, friendly and welcoming manager. Carlos is genuinely amazing and always makes us feel so welcome. He really goes above and beyond, and you can tell he truly cares about the customers and the restaurant. We love the food, we love Turtle Bay, and most of all, we love Carlos! ❤️ He is a real credit to the team We will definitely keep coming back again and again. Thank you for always making our visits so special! 🌴🍹🍽️”
- Faith Bishop
“WE HAD THE BEST TIME THANKS TO AMY! the food and service was top tier, would recommend!! Thankyou x”
- Burt B
“Anna was the best waitress, brilliant service & very attentive, great drinks & food & def got us drunk”
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Offerings· 13
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 2
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 5
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Turtle Bay Colchester
- Bill's Colchester Restaurant4.41,9510.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
buns too crispy, burger too oily, small steak
- North Hill Noodle Bar4.72,3380.1 mi
cosy restaurant atmosphere, right portion sizes, affordable prices
- Nando's Colchester - Head Street4.21,4570.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
speaking french to nan, amazing customer service, food forgotten and lukewarm
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Bay ColchesterOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.73,993 | — | £30–40 | friendly manager named Carlos, attentive waitress service, great food and drinks |
| Bill's Colchester RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,951 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | buns too crispy, burger too oily, small steak |
| North Hill Noodle Bar | 4.72,338 | 0.1 mi | — | cosy restaurant atmosphere, right portion sizes, affordable prices |
| Nando's Colchester - Head StreetOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.21,457 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | speaking french to nan, amazing customer service, food forgotten and lukewarm |
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