Oily tasteless fish and chips. Ate in as it was a chilly night and had to listen to one of the guys behind the counter swearing away loudly airing his views about how he thinks Muslims have taken over the country, the danger of the...COVID vaccine and that mobile phones masts suck oxygen out of the air. Wouldn't go back.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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GeorgieShaw89

18 reviews

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Generous portions and delicious food

Had dinner here one Tuesday night during a recent family holiday. As it was out of season a lot of the big chains were closed and this place had a que of locals and regulars out the door (always a good sign in my opinion.)...They had a wide range of fish and other options available. An as a midlander who lives nowhere near the sea I was impressed the fish was caught that day and they even told you in which boat. The fish and the chips were both delicious and the portions were very generous. Although no seating indoors they do have a couple of picnic benches outside and you can always nip round the corner to the seafront.More

Date of visit: October 2023

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Lucy H

4 reviews

Reviewed 20 October 2023 via mobile

Best Fish and chips ever

The Fish Plaice is on a corner spot in Swanage and we had noticed the huge queue outside a few days before. So just popped back to see what all the fuss was about on the Thursday! There was luckily no queue at 12.15, Mir...luck than anything else. We sat inside as rain was threatening. We both had the cod and chips and it was the best we have ever had. We live in Norfolk surrounded by chippies but none of them could match the fish plaice. The fish was really fresh. The batter light, crispy and airy. There was not a single taste of greasy oil at all. The chips were out of this world. I don’t know how they made them like that but they were crispy but at the same light and soft in the middle. Thank you so much guys. Best Fish and chips ever. Wish we lived closerMore

Date of visit: October 2023

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barwhi

58 reviews

Reviewed 12 October 2023

Freshest fish and chips beautifully cooked

Spent the day in Swanage and had read previous good reviews of this place. As the weather was not great, my husband and myself chose to eat indoors. There are only a few indoor tables. Ordered a regular cod and chips and a haddock and...chips. Both were cooked while we waited. Generous portions of the freshest fish in a light batter with tasty chips. Totally delicious. Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: October 2023

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johnnyboyDorset

292 reviews

Reviewed 8 October 2023

Very good cod and chips

Very good fish and chips. We had two small cod and chips, the dish was good and the chips were good and very crispy. Ample for a lunch and in the current climate reasonable value.

Date of visit: October 2023

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joreviews26

393 reviews

Reviewed 26 September 2023 via mobile

Best fishcake!

Late Sunday lunch stop on September. Had a homemade fish cakes and chips- was the best fishcake I’ve had! Yummy 😋- all the usual other items available. Chips delicious too.

Date of visit: September 2023

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mallyinswanage

29 reviews

Reviewed 22 September 2023

Tasty

Fabulous fish and chips. The best we've had in a long time. Fast, efficient and friendly service. Top class.

Date of visit: September 2023

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mzungubabe

573 reviews

Reviewed 18 September 2023

Take away fish and chips

We were told that this was the best of the several fish and chip shops in Swanage. Very limited seating but there are benches along the seafront where you can sit and eat. The fish was fresh and tasty.

Date of visit: August 2023

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Jenny M

61 reviews

Reviewed 18 September 2023

The best fish and chips we’ve ever tasted

Absolutely delicious cod and chips. The batter is so light and crispy. Would definitely recommend if you’re visiting Swanage.

Date of visit: September 2023

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MellWard

234 reviews

Reviewed 17 September 2023

Expensive and small portions

Although the fish and chips tasted good. The portions were very small and very overpriced Mine cost £9.10 picture attached. This was go to eat out. Would I visit again sorry no with these prices

Date of visit: September 2023

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cameronclaire77

8 reviews

Reviewed 12 September 2023

Greasy ,overpriced and tasteless

Terrible Fish and Chips . Cod was a thin tasteless piece and covered in really thick ,hard and greasy batter .Hardly any fish inside . The greasy fish is put on top of the already greasy chips which then soak them in more grease So...greasy that it ran out of the paper onto my clothes and stained my dress My husband had to leave his and I had to leave most of mine . Felt sick afterwardsMore

Date of visit: September 2023

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274grahama

234 reviews

Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

Excellent fish and chips

Tucked around the corner near the Museum towards the Pier we enjoyed fabulous fish and chips on a table outside. Small, regular or large portion of local cod with ample chips, from Lincolnshire potatoes. Sauces available in squeezable containers 40p each. Very good, accepts cards.

Date of visit: September 2023

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Lee R

69 reviews

Reviewed 8 September 2023 via mobile

Sav & Chips

Probably the worst saveloy I’ve ever had, but the chips were lovely. Great setting by the sea, seating outside. Decent except for that saveloy !

Date of visit: September 2023

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AnnabelBerkshireUK

33 reviews

Reviewed 5 September 2023

Great Plaice (...did you see what I did there?)

We bought our food from here three times during our holiday. Good portion sizes, everything we had was tasty. Cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, pea fritters, homemade fishcakes, chips, cheesy chips. All food nice and hot and well wrapped. Pleasant staff. Good atmosphere.

Date of visit: August 2023

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suzieq052

17 reviews

Reviewed 4 September 2023 via mobile

Best chips ever

Best proper chips ever - not greasy, crisp on outside fluffy inside. Fish cake homemade also excellent as well as steak pie. Will be back before we go.

Date of visit: September 2023

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Maria M

Are there any gluten free options / safe for coeliacs?

18 July 2021|

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Just checked their website. They do gluten free for those that ask for it on the first Thursday in each month excluding August. The dates are listed on their website.

Amir T

Hi there, do you use beer in your batter? Also do you have a separate fryer for the fish and sausages/chicken? Thanks! Amir

19 October 2017|

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Hi Not sure - they have do have 2 different fryers, that could be because they are incredibly busy in summer- or could be because of what you have said. I can tell you that the chips and the pea fritter were very good- as... More

Honeybp

Do you cater for gluten free?

23 July 2016|

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As a chippy goes these guys are incredibly accommodating, but there is only so much you can do with fish and chips to make it gluten free. They do batter-less fish and they do serve chicken too, not sure what else but that... More

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Yes, The Fish Plaice offers takeaway services.

The Fish Plaice is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:

Food: 4.5
Service: 4.5
Value: 4.5
Atmosphere: 4