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
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsHas kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, cheesy chips, cod special deal and large chips portion size.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, cheesy chips, cod special deal and large chips portion size.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draws the most praise, with several regulars pointing to the Cod Special deal they've returned for over the years and calling the portions generous. Close behind, the cheesy chips get singled out as delish, and one first time visitor also flags the chips specifically. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff, including the owner and his wife, as friendly, and note the food arrives hot and reasonably priced, with one adding that fish and chips stay unsoaked through the paper on the way home. Service is called quick and efficient, with regulars welcomed on arrival. One reviewer breaks from this, reporting small portions on a large chips order and old chips mixed in with a fresh batch, calling the meal an all round let down. Another reviewer recalls being given free leftover food for their cats after a cheesy chips order.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draws the most praise, with several regulars pointing to the Cod Special deal they've returned for over the years and calling the portions generous. Close behind, the cheesy chips get singled out as delish, and one first time visitor also flags the chips specifically. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff, including the owner and his wife, as friendly, and note the food arrives hot and reasonably priced, with one adding that fish and chips stay unsoaked through the paper on the way home. Service is called quick and efficient, with regulars welcomed on arrival. One reviewer breaks from this, reporting small portions on a large chips order and old chips mixed in with a fresh batch, calling the meal an all round let down. Another reviewer recalls being given free leftover food for their cats after a cheesy chips order.
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
- Monday
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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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- Blue Town Fish Bar4.92557.5 mi away£1–10Outdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice To Be | 4.4138 | — | £1–10 | cod and chips, cheesy chips, cod special deal |
| Chin chin LosReservations | 4.6141 | 3.1 mi | £30–60 | korean chicken bites, salmon bao buns, falling-off-bone ribs |
| Blue Town Fish BarOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.9255 | 7.5 mi away | £1–10 | chips, fish, cooked fresh |
| Cyprus Kebab sheerness | 3.7126 | 7.6 mi away | £10–20 | kebab, pizza, chips |
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