The Company Shed - Colchester

hilary glegg

We booked 2 months in advance, for Bank Holiday Sunday, table at 12.30. Arriving on time, it took 15 minutes before our order was taken, and then another 45 minutes for the platters to arrive. Thank goodness we had brought our own bread!
The mixed seafood platter was fine, particularly the smoked mackerel ; the portion generous.
We sat outside, so no atmosphere as we were buffeted by the wind.
The concept is great, the food good; the service - a real let down.

Nick Hazzard

The Company Shed, West Mersea. Excellent quality food and perfect service. Recommend pre order if you intend to have crab or lobster otherwise it's unlikely to be available for you. Otherwise (or as well as!) the platters are terrific. Relaxed setting and surroundings with plenty of parking options nearby. No negatives apart from lethargy after lunch which is, of course, self inflicted!

Dave

We had an excellent long lunch at the CS. Very relaxed atmosphere, great service and excellent food cooked to perfection. If you are in the area I can highly recommend the company shed and you will not be disappointed. I would also advise booking in advance as we saw many folk asking for a table but all very booked.,

anne marie Galy

Excellent repas, les huîtres et fruits de mer délicieux le tout accompagné d’un vin blanc local recommandé par l’hôtesse island dry et pour ne rien gâcher l’accueil y était < amazing>

Bi

My husband and I had an amazing meal at The Company Shed. The service was brilliant and the food absolutely delicious. We had a variety of dishes, including the cod, lobster, grilled prawns, sautéed potatoes and scallops. I couldn't choose a favourite, as they were so tasty and fresh.

I must also say the environment was clean, having read previous reviews, I was concerned about this but this was not a problem! I'm so pleased we chose this restaurant and look forward to going back soon!

Daniella Fernandes

My friends and I went up to Mersea for a day trip from London and heard great things about The Company Shed. I was a little put off by some of the reviews and since going am a little confused by them. The food was fresh and delicious and the people working there were very helpful, polite and friendly. The place is small and quaint, so if you’re expecting a Nobu experience maybe head to London instead. We had a dog with us, so had to sit outside as was their policy (just in case you were thinking of going there in the winter with a dog and braving it as we did!) The food and service more than made up for that though. Thanks for having us!

Alex Whithair

I booked this place in error for my birthday. I didn't know that you had to order quite a few things in advance, but I asked if they had anything in, and they advised on that.

Staff were super friendly and helpful. We went for late lunch. The food was OK, it wasn't bad and didn't taste odd or anything, it just didn't wow me. I could take it or leave it. Oysters are delicious and fresh.

Love the rustic look but missed any atmosphere due to time we went and all the between services prep.
We were sat right next to the toilet and the back door of the restaurant in an empty restaurant. I didn't ask to move because I had changed my table from outside to inside, and I thought they were fully booked. By the time I realised, we had all out food, and it would have been a mission. I'm sure if I'd asked, they would have moved us, I just thought it an odd choice of table to put us on in an empty restaurant.
I'm sure if we went back in peak trading I could score more for atmosphere and if I booked and asked to not be sat at that table, they would oblige as the staff were lovely.

RM Bautista

...OYSTER! Ordered around 10ish in the morning it is a good one?!!! Let me know, please. This was taking last 1st BH in May. I'm still kicking after all. Never Again!!! The Duke Seafood