Plaice To Be
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About Plaice To Be
On Hamstel Rd in Southend On Sea, Plaice To Be is a fish and chips takeaway run on a walk-in basis. The Cod Special is a deal customers come back for regularly, and cheesy chips also feature on the menu. Portions come wrapped without turning the paper greasy, keeping the fish and chips dry. The owner and his wife work in the shop alongside other staff, and the premises is kept clean. It opens Monday to Saturday and stays closed on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsHas kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, cod special deal, cheesy chips and generous portion sizes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, cod special deal, cheesy chips and generous portion sizes.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips is the main draw, with a long-running Cod Special deal that one regular and his son have returned to for close to twenty years. Reviewers describe the fish and chips as hot, freshly cooked and not greasy, so the paper isn't soaked through by the time it gets home, and several praise the portion sizes. Cheesy chips also get a mention as delish. The owner, his wife and the other staff are repeatedly called friendly, and reviewers note quick, efficient service and orders ready on arrival. Prices are described as fair and cheaper than other chip shops, and one reviewer found the shop clean. Several come weekly or always, and one family who visit from out of town won't go anywhere else. The one critical review calls the large chips small for the money and says old chips were mixed in with the fresh batch, leaving the reviewer feeling short changed. One reviewer's cheesy chips came with free leftover food for their cats.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips is the main draw, with a long-running Cod Special deal that one regular and his son have returned to for close to twenty years. Reviewers describe the fish and chips as hot, freshly cooked and not greasy, so the paper isn't soaked through by the time it gets home, and several praise the portion sizes. Cheesy chips also get a mention as delish. The owner, his wife and the other staff are repeatedly called friendly, and reviewers note quick, efficient service and orders ready on arrival. Prices are described as fair and cheaper than other chip shops, and one reviewer found the shop clean. Several come weekly or always, and one family who visit from out of town won't go anywhere else. The one critical review calls the large chips small for the money and says old chips were mixed in with the fresh batch, leaving the reviewer feeling short changed. One reviewer's cheesy chips came with free leftover food for their cats.
Featured reviews
- Adam Mason
“Just bought my Firay cheesy chips from here two lovely men working and the cheesy chips were delish . They even gave me free left over food for the cats who are now demolishing it. I'll definitely be back”
- Lilly mae
“Always quick and ready when me and my boyfriend arrive. Very friendly people and always welcome us”
- Martin Forsdike
“Good food and a fair price, cheaper than some other fish and chip shops. Shop was clean, nothing not to like about it.”
- Cliff Hunter
“"The Plaice to Be", is definitely "The place to go". Great food, friendly service and well priced. What more could you ask for. This was the best meal I've had from any of the local fish n chips shop to date.”
- DaveMitchell100
“Someone told me this was The Plaice to Be and I have to say it really is. Lovely cod and chips and they don't scrimp on the portion sizes. My son and I have been loving their Cod Special deal for the best part of twenty years now (no kidding!). Lovely people, great freshly cooked food....what more could you ask for on a Chippy Tea day.”
Hours
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers takeaway
- Has kids' menu
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Quick bite
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- Quiet
- Dining options· 1
- Serves lunch
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for lunch
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice To Be | 4.4138 | — | £1–10 | cod and chips, cod special deal, cheesy chips |
| Molo LoungeWheelchair accessible | 4.41,608 | 1.3 mi | — | vegan and gluten-free options, live jazz and singer, burgers |
| Ocean BeachWheelchair accessible | 4.32,255 | 1.4 mi | — | fish and chips, cocktails, seabass |
| Billy Hundreds Fish n TapasGood for kids · Reservations | 4.61,152 | 1.4 mi | £20–50 | honey and orange prawns, sea view seating, tapas menu |
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