
Pakefield Plaice
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About Pakefield Plaice
On Pakefield St in Lowestoft, Pakefield Plaice serves cod and chips, haddock, battered sausages, and burger and chips as a walk-in fish and chips takeaway. Fish is cooked to order, and chips come in generous portions. Meal deals pair sausages and chips or burger and chips with a canned drink, and pensioners can get a cod and chips special. Seating inside is limited, with little space when the shop gets busy. Parking is available nearby, and the seafront location means benches nearby for eating outside.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, battered sausages, haddock and crispy chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, battered sausages, haddock and crispy chips.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draws the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the batter crispy and the fish fresh, alongside a standout for the sausages, both the "fat little" battered ones and the plain variety. Haddock also earns strong marks, described by several as the best they've had and cooked to order. Portions are consistently called generous and prices reasonable, with meal deals cited around sixteen to twenty pounds. Service is repeatedly noted as friendly and polite, and a few longtime customers mention returning after decades. One reviewer appreciated staff answering questions about batter and dripping ingredients for dietary needs. Against this, one diner reports the cod tasted off and the oil old, and describes staff standing over the fryer on phones rather than working, calling it unhygienic. Another separately received haddock after ordering cod and was unhappy with the skin left on. Most, though, describe returning regularly, some watching the waves from nearby benches while eating.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draws the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the batter crispy and the fish fresh, alongside a standout for the sausages, both the "fat little" battered ones and the plain variety. Haddock also earns strong marks, described by several as the best they've had and cooked to order. Portions are consistently called generous and prices reasonable, with meal deals cited around sixteen to twenty pounds. Service is repeatedly noted as friendly and polite, and a few longtime customers mention returning after decades. One reviewer appreciated staff answering questions about batter and dripping ingredients for dietary needs. Against this, one diner reports the cod tasted off and the oil old, and describes staff standing over the fryer on phones rather than working, calling it unhygienic. Another separately received haddock after ordering cod and was unhappy with the skin left on. Most, though, describe returning regularly, some watching the waves from nearby benches while eating.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Asked for a couple of portions of cod and chips. They gave us haddock. Unfortunately not keen on haddock so was a waste of money. Skin on also which I didn’t like.”
- Google user
“Love this Fish & Chip shop. We always visit here when we're in Lowestoft. As usual the fish & chips were lovely and the staff are still smiling.”
- Google user
“Amazing fish and chips, “halal” as we asked chef about how they cook, beer batter and if they use beef drippings. So if you’re vegetarian, Muslim or pescatarian it’s a great shout. Please always check before ordering in case anything changes.”
- Google user
“Absolutely top food. I had the "3" sausages and chips meal deal with a can of Coke (full fat lol 😆) Mrs had the burger and chips meal deal with a can of Rio, all came to 16 quid, which, given the size of portion you (more than plenty) get i was never going to moan at. Will definitely be visiting again the next time we venture into Pakefield.”
- Google user
“I came back for fish and chips where we went when I was a child in the 60s and 70s during stays with my grandparents. The haddock was so fresh, in fact the best I ever had. Chips were crispy. The service was super friendly. If I could give 10 stars I would.”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
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- Onsite services
- Quick bite
- Seating
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Pakefield Plaice
- Dolphin Fish Bar4.51809.1 mi away
fish and chips, large portion sizes, catering for parties
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakefield PlaiceOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.5682 | — | cod and chips, battered sausages, haddock |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 4.5180 | 9.1 mi away | fish and chips, large portion sizes, catering for parties |
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