Harvester Grays
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About Harvester Grays
On Arterial Road in Grays, Harvester Grays serves British dishes of grilled meat, salads, pasta and seafood across breakfast, lunch and dinner. The format suits families with young children, with high chairs available at the table, and a step-free entrance welcomes visitors with mobility needs. Outdoor seating gives an option for eating in the open air, and dogs are welcome throughout. Free Wi-Fi runs across the dining room. Reservations are recommended for those planning ahead, though the restaurant opens daily across the week. For those eating off site, both takeaway and delivery are available.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Good for kids birthday · Has changing table(s)
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
21 dishes- Get collection or delivery
- Fish and Chips
- Sundae Best
- Strawberry Cheesecake Sunday
- Eggs Benedict
- Nachos
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention unlimited salad bar, slow/inconsistent table clearing, overcooked or dry mains and chicken tuesday deal.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention unlimited salad bar, slow/inconsistent table clearing, overcooked or dry mains and chicken tuesday deal.
Customer Review Summary
The free salad bar emerges as the most consistently mentioned draw, with reviewers praising its variety, though one visitor found it "virtually empty" on a busier night. Close behind, diners repeatedly single out friendly, attentive servers, including one who stayed on shift after colleagues called in sick and another who helped track down a family member's lost glasses after a meal. Several name specific dishes they return for, including battered prawns, jalapeño poppers, calamari strips, and chargrilled chicken skewers with naga sauce, alongside the Chicken Tuesday deal. However, a recurring cluster of complaints describes slow, uncoordinated service: long waits for drinks or the bill, tables left uncleared between courses, and food arriving overcooked or dry, including a burnt Mixed Grill and an overcooked salmon with dehydrated fries. Billing mistakes also recur, with one diner overcharged £45 instead of £36 and another mistakenly paying a neighbouring table's bill. Despite this, several reviewers describe staff going out of their way, including a manager who stayed two hours past his shift to help colleagues through a difficult night.
Customer Review Summary
The free salad bar emerges as the most consistently mentioned draw, with reviewers praising its variety, though one visitor found it "virtually empty" on a busier night. Close behind, diners repeatedly single out friendly, attentive servers, including one who stayed on shift after colleagues called in sick and another who helped track down a family member's lost glasses after a meal. Several name specific dishes they return for, including battered prawns, jalapeño poppers, calamari strips, and chargrilled chicken skewers with naga sauce, alongside the Chicken Tuesday deal. However, a recurring cluster of complaints describes slow, uncoordinated service: long waits for drinks or the bill, tables left uncleared between courses, and food arriving overcooked or dry, including a burnt Mixed Grill and an overcooked salmon with dehydrated fries. Billing mistakes also recur, with one diner overcharged £45 instead of £36 and another mistakenly paying a neighbouring table's bill. Despite this, several reviewers describe staff going out of their way, including a manager who stayed two hours past his shift to help colleagues through a difficult night.
Featured reviews
- Amy-Louise Hayward
“I just want to say what an incredible team of staff were working tonight. With so many issues (predominantly issues with technology), most places would simply crumble. However, the way the team pulled together was something I have never seen. The food was to the same high standard it always is, and we were kept informed every step of the way. Special mentions to our server Megan, Verity behind bar, chef Jacks and manager Jake, who we learned had already stayed 2 hours after his finishing time to help the rest of his team. True teamwork with everyone pulling together to support each other, what a pleasure to witness under such stressful circumstances”
- Victoria C
“Always the best Harvester, we love coming here. We were served by Zoe today , she was super friendly and treated us really well the service was 5* i highly recommend”
- Rachel Charlton
“Our server Roy was amazing. We had a lovely Sunday lunch, food was great and service was even better. The best location”
- Sue lumb
“I must say my son and myself had the best meal at this harvester .our server Karen was very friendly attentive. We both had 1983 combo it was very tasty and lovely and hot .The best harvester i have ever visited . Spike to Roy the manager who again was extremely pleased. Thank you for great service and meal .x”
- Natalie Laazizi
“Great experience! We were greeted by Roy upon arrival and led to a booth in the bar area. Lovely and quiet, right next to the air conditioning and power points as requested. Took advantage of the Chicken Tuesday deal and of course the delicious salad bar. Roy was extremely attentive and very helpful, explaining the food options that were on offer. We will most definitely return.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Simple, child-friendly chain restaurant serving grilled meat, salads, pasta & seafood.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
Show more amenities
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 11
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Has salad bar
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Cosy
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids birthday
- Has changing table(s)
- Has kids' menu
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Harvester Grays
- Yum Yum Grill ( Grays )4.55091.4 mi
chicken karahi, chicken biryani, wings
- Rams Kebab4.31721.8 mi£1–20
kebabs, burgers, chips
- Bill's Bluewater Restaurant4.77,9784 mi£10–30Good for kidsReservations
bottomless pancakes, buttermilk chicken burger, rosemary chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester GraysGood for kids · Reservations | 3.92,900 | — | £20–30 | unlimited salad bar, slow/inconsistent table clearing, overcooked or dry mains |
| Yum Yum Grill ( Grays ) | 4.5509 | 1.4 mi | — | chicken karahi, chicken biryani, wings |
| Rams Kebab | 4.3172 | 1.8 mi | £1–20 | kebabs, burgers, chips |
| Bill's Bluewater RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.77,978 | 4 mi | £10–30 | bottomless pancakes, buttermilk chicken burger, rosemary chips |
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