Escape Restaurant And Bar

Escape Restaurant And Bar in Grays brings the bold, vibrant flavours of Africa to the Essex dining scene. This is a place that understands the heart of the continent’s cooking—where soups are simmered with patience and fresh seafood takes centre stage. The menu reads like a journey, offering a genuine taste of West African culinary traditions that are often hard to find locally.

The kitchen excels at rich, aromatic soups that form the backbone of the cuisine, paired perfectly with staples like fufu, pounded yam, or jollof rice. Fresh fish and shellfish get the star treatment here, cooked with skill in peppery, tomato-based stews that pack real depth of flavour. Whether you're after a comforting bowl of groundnut soup or a platter of grilled tilapia, the cooking is honest and full of character. Perfect for delivery or collection when you fancy something genuinely different from the usual takeaway fare.