Billy Hundreds Fish n Tapas
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About Billy Hundreds Fish n Tapas
At Kiosk 12 on the seafront in Southend On Sea, Billy Hundreds Fish n Tapas serves a menu of 144 dishes spanning tapas, fish and seafood, with non-fish options also on offer. The Lobster Bruschetta sits alongside plates such as Bang Bang Hake, Garlic Prawns and Crispy Baby Squid, drawing on a wider list that includes honey and orange prawns and chorizo cooked in cider. Tables look out over the beach, and the space itself holds a limited number of covers, so seating fills up. A private dining room is available for groups, and dogs are welcome throughout. The kitchen opens daily, and diners should expect food to take a little while to arrive once ordered.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid street parking · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
144 dishes · mains £4–99- Bang Bang Hake£12.95
- Lobster Bruschetta£16.95
- Garlic Prawns£9.95
- Scallops & Morcilla£14.95
- Crispy Baby Squid£9.95
- Fish Taco£10.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention honey and orange prawns, sea view seating, tapas menu and pancakes at breakfast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention honey and orange prawns, sea view seating, tapas menu and pancakes at breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly point to the seafront setting, with the beach view and outdoor wooden tables giving the sense of being away on holiday, and most describe the fish tapas and pancakes at breakfast favorably, with one visitor calling every dish "10/10." Several mention the honey and orange prawns and mocktail as standouts, and staff are consistently called friendly and attentive, with tables sometimes ready ahead of reservations even on a busy Saturday night. A recurring note is that the small restaurant fills up fast, with reviewers advising booking ahead. Against this, two reviews push back hard: one found dishes like the stuffed squid and crispy patas underwhelming, with a lack of garlic and odd textures, and another ordered five small plates and "didn't enjoy one of them," despite praising the stunning, relaxed setting. One diner also noted their table's location by a drafty toilet door.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly point to the seafront setting, with the beach view and outdoor wooden tables giving the sense of being away on holiday, and most describe the fish tapas and pancakes at breakfast favorably, with one visitor calling every dish "10/10." Several mention the honey and orange prawns and mocktail as standouts, and staff are consistently called friendly and attentive, with tables sometimes ready ahead of reservations even on a busy Saturday night. A recurring note is that the small restaurant fills up fast, with reviewers advising booking ahead. Against this, two reviews push back hard: one found dishes like the stuffed squid and crispy patas underwhelming, with a lack of garlic and odd textures, and another ordered five small plates and "didn't enjoy one of them," despite praising the stunning, relaxed setting. One diner also noted their table's location by a drafty toilet door.
Featured reviews
- A Q
“What an absolute gem of a place! Wonderful food, ambience and friendly attentive service. I felt like i was abroad. Tapas with a modern creative twist! Thank you for providing an excellent evening for my dutch friend and myself. We loved it here!”
- Colin Thorn
“Always a very nice place to visit & situated in an excellent location along the seafront. I went today with my Sister & we both had the tapas & they were absolutely …”
- Beth Bury
“We had a table booked at Billy Hundreds for breakfast and it did not disappoint. Every dish was 10/10, especially the pancakes! It was lovely to sit outside and enjoy the sun. All staff were attentive and helpful. We will be back! Thank you”
- Karen Slack
“Wow what a hidden gem in plain sight good was amazing value for money 1000% have waited ages to go & we had a wonderful afternoon well worth a visit”
- Megan Sherrin
“We went here today for lunch, the food was amazing! The staff are really friendly; they had a table available today but recommended we book in the future as they can get busy. The restaurant is on the sea front so the view is really nice, vibes were great! They have a mixture of sea food and fish dishes, and non fish dishes too for those who do not eat fish.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Has private dining room
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 8
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Billy Hundreds Fish n Tapas
- The Mews4.45331.2 mi
sunday roast, roast beef lunch, crispy roast potatoes
- Plaice To Be4.41381.4 mi£1–10
cod and chips, cheesy chips, cod special deal
- Chin chin Los4.61413.3 mi£30–60Reservations
korean chicken bites, salmon bao buns, falling-off-bone ribs
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hundreds Fish n TapasGood for kids · Reservations | 4.61,152 | — | £20–50 | honey and orange prawns, sea view seating, tapas menu |
| The Mews | 4.4533 | 1.2 mi | — | sunday roast, roast beef lunch, crispy roast potatoes |
| Plaice To Be | 4.4138 | 1.4 mi | £1–10 | cod and chips, cheesy chips, cod special deal |
| Chin chin LosReservations | 4.6141 | 3.3 mi | £30–60 | korean chicken bites, salmon bao buns, falling-off-bone ribs |
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