The Plaice
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Hours
Sun
12:00 - 14:0016:30 - 20:30
Mon
12:00 - 14:0016:30 - 20:30
Tue
12:00 - 14:0016:30 - 20:30
Wed
12:00 - 14:0016:30 - 20:30
Thu
12:00 - 14:0016:30 - 20:30
Fri
12:00 - 14:0016:30 - 20:30
Sat
12:00 - 14:0016:30 - 20:30
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CUISINES
Fast food, British
FEATURES
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
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CUISINES
Fast food, British
FEATURES
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
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3.0
345 reviews
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Very good
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Oh my curls
2 contributions
May 2021 • family
We have used The Plaice many times being local and have always had an 'ok' experience, but have always had quite a wait. Due to Covid we decided to have our son's birthday (on a Thursday) down at the beach with some chips after school and our eldest daughter absolutely had to have curly fries, and this was the only place we knew of in town that does them.
Despite ordering online for a particular 5 min time slot, within only a short time of them opening (I ordered at 4:43, they opened at 4:30), we were still waiting for around 30 mins for our food. There were people coming in and ordering their food in the shop, and getting their order almost straight away.
We did place rather a large order, but the organisation and preparation was very poor, and we ended up missing the curly fries entirely. I know that mistakes can be made and wait times are possible, but seeing people come in and order and get their food within such a short time, definitely takes the biscuit.
I thought the online ordering may have made the process a bit smoother and less wait time, but in our experience, it made no difference at all.
Written 14 May 2021
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Duncan G
Southampton1155 contributions
Sept 2021 • friends
Over the 4 days I spent in Bude there was always a queue to get into this place so I had to try it myself.
We went for a medium cod, chips, jumbo sausage and scampi.
On opening the package you could smell it was freshly cooked. I was a tad concerned about the size of the cod but when we cut it in half it turned out to be a huge bit ... Enough in my eyes for 2 people. The scampi was of a good size for a 12 yr old boy so thumbs up to that.
The jumbo sausage was the biggest I've seen from a chip shop and was tasty as well.
We had mushy peas to accompany the meal and that was also tasty.
I'm not sure what all the negative reviews are all about because I couldn't fault it and when in Bude again I will go there 👍👍
Written 12 September 2021
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Kate F
Portsmouth5 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
Having pre ordered and paid for our food online for 6.20 I assumed it would be ready for us or not long after we arrived. 1 hr 10 mins later we were informed that our food had already been collected even though I had repeatedly asked and checked that the order was on its way to be told it was. I could wait another 30 mins for it to be be re cooked .. I declined
The poor staff were really busy and although very polite not very bothered that our food was missing and we’d been waiting for well over an hour.
The chips we eventually got 1 and half hours over the pre order time were very lovely but might be worth checking queuing times before ordering and not bothering with pre order as it didn’t seem to mean your food would be ready when you had actually ordered it for.
Written 29 August 2022
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Charlotte W
7 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
I am really surprised to see so many bad reviews on here! We did wait quite a while for the food, but it was still hot, fresh and very tasty. I'm really fussy with my chips and often don't bother to order myself any, but these were PERFECT chips in my opinion.
There were 7 of us and between us we ordered a chicken burger, battered sausages, battered fish, chips and pizzas, all of which was so nice and everyone was really pleased with their meal (also great value might I add!)
Fish was soft inside and perfectly crispy, no sogginess. Chips were the perfect balance between crisp and soft. Yes it is all a little greasy (none of us thought it was TOO greasy), but its a chippy so what do you expect...!
Highly recommend this place, staff were friendly and nice. Food was amazing, just a tad bit of a longer wait is all (but they were busy!) :)
Written 2 September 2021
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Kylie G
Plymouth5 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Visited this shop today, Fowl - soggy greasy mush so stingy they don't even put the chips in a tray but wrap them in paper so they are impossible to eat. Very Expensive and the quality is fowl. Do not go here unless you are absolutely desperate.
Written 11 January 2020
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Kdbclarinet
Rutland12 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
After a windswept walk on the beach nothing is better than a cheeky portion of chips. We visited Sunday 16th Feb 2020 at 5.00pm. The young lady who served us gave us a really friendly and pleasant welcome and could teach many others on how to greet and serve customers. Keep smiling and serving up very tasty chips!
Written 18 February 2020
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alli-g37
Stourbridge343 contributions
Jul 2020 • family
My hubby & son drove down & parked right outside & placed their order inside & waited outside to be called. All screens & safety precautions were in place inside. Quick service. We had fish, chips & mushy peas, my son had the chicken burger & the only negative is that my mom prefers a fresh roe rather than tinned cod roe but all the same nice. Would definitely use this place again. Dont believe some of the other reviews.
Written 7 July 2020
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MattBatt73
Northampton6 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
After walking away from a couple of other fish bars because of feeling they were not following social distancing rules, we were delighted to stumble upon The Plaice. Lots of clear lines and lots of screens up. People stood well back after ordering and we didn't feel rushed when deciding what we wanted. We opted to share a extra large cod and large chips. Orders came out regularly and ours was ready in good time. I knew it was our order as they seemed to be placing a small body board in the bag. The fish was HUGE! The batter was light and crispy and the chips were also very crispy. The portion was perfect for 2 people. We will definitely be going back for the food and friendly staff.
Written 13 August 2020
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Bere Regis1 contribution
Jul 2022 • couples
Ordered a battered sausage and chips along with a small fish
The chips were disgusting, soft and soggy and the sausages were reheated and hard as a rock. Should have gone back and complained but didn’t (stupid me) just because I am not local you should not palm off reheated rubbish you have had on the go for sometime. For a family business you should be ashamed of yourselves
Placed in bin, total waste of £10
Written 13 July 2022
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Vanessa P
Bude1 contribution
Nov 2020 • couples
Just ordered fish and chips for my husband and myself after a tiring day. The food was delicious, plentiful, well cooked and delivered to our door within 15 minutes. Great service and will be ordering again next week and look forward to my day off from cooking. My hubby doesn’t usually like take aways so I don’t get many but he ate every scrap and thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done The Plaice. 👌
Written 19 November 2020
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chips010
Plymouth230 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
We had a little walk around Bude first looking at where we would want to eat and ended up at the Plaice. This one had the biggest queue of all the fish and chips shops we came across so thought it must be good. It did not disappoint one bit.
We both opted for battered sausage and chips with a pot of curry sauce.
The sausage was cooked perfectly and the batter itself was amazing, I felt like Goldilocks. It wasn't too hard or too soft it was just perfect non greasy batter. The chips were cooked very well and the curry sauce was your proper chippie curry sauce.
Price wise, I would say were reasonable for the location.
Would recommend this place for anybody wanting somewhere to go and eat and I would buy from here again.
Written 30 October 2021
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DevonMags
19 contributions
May 2021 • friends
My friend and myself visited bude on the 5th May. We thought luch from The place would be nice .we'll what a disapointing meal the chips were greasy the batter on the fish lumpy and un eatable. The fish was so thin .This chip shop should be ashamed serving such rubbish food .we will never go there again
Written 6 May 2021
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MollyAnd
Birmingham50 contributions
Jun 2022 • friends
Waited a long time for food and two of the items were wrong when we went to tell the lady that there were some wrong items she just took the packed and slammed it in the bin like it was our fault. I completely get they are busy but no apology for making us wait another 15 minutes for them to cook our food again whilst our other items were going cold. So for that reason if I ever return to bude I wouldn’t use this chip shop.
Written 5 June 2022
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Sunny-10091
Telford181 contributions
Jun 2020 • family
Totally disorganised, confused staff dealing with counter and telephone orders. Customer went to collect ordered food only to find it wasn't ready and given to another customer by mistake. Queing system not clearly marked as which side is to queue for orders or collection . Very long wait for food after ordered with customers who ordered after receiving their food first. Average fish and chips with thick batter. Will Not return.
Written 24 June 2020
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Rhino
70 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
There is an old rule of thumb,
Is you see people queuing out the door it must be good.
Well that certainly doesn't apply here.
The touch screen ordering system could be good, but to compulsory provide your email address just to order fish and chips, I don't think so.
Ordered at the counter, then waited and waited, well must be going to be good, freshly cooked, don't mind waiting.
Well wrong again, chips were just about OK, and my Haddock was dry probably been cooked for a while.
We waited about 10 minutes, and it was not fresh cooked, and no-one was in front of us.
Very disappointed, God help the 5 or 6 orders behind us.
There are other better and quicker chippies in Bude.
Written 25 August 2022
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