Lara Grill is a highly-rated Mediterranean charcoal restaurant located at 20-22 Whalebone Lane in Dagenham, with a focus on Turkish cuisine. They are known for their specialisation in grilled meat dishes, which are cooked over hot charcoal and feature marinated meats to ensure a unique, tender texture and taste.

Their menu offers a fantastic selection, including a variety of hot and cold meze starters made fresh daily, alongside popular main dishes like their signature Lara Mix Grill, Chicken Shish Premium, and various lamb options such as Lamb Chops (Pirzola) and Lamb Shish. The restaurant has also gained recognition for its selection of Turkish pizzas, or Pide Pizza, featuring options like the Cheese Sucuk Pide Pizza.

The restaurant prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients, seasoned with herbs and spices. While specialising in meat, Lara Grill also caters to different preferences by offering vegetarian dishes such as Grilled Halloumi and Falafel, Lara Veggie Shish, and Vegetarian Mousakka, as well as some seafood options like Grilled King Prawns and Salmon Skewers.

Customers have provided positive feedback, resulting in a high ranking among places to eat in Dagenham. The restaurant operates daily, opening at noon, with slightly extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings.