The Fish Plaice in Purbeck

Probably the crispiest batter I have ever tasted. Chips good too. Fish portion small for the price. £9.90 with chips. Very busy so had to wait 10 minutes. Staff could do with smiling .

Being going here ever since a boy on family holidays, acceptable fish & chips considering how busy it can get, and then eat ‘alfresco around the quayside.

The best fish and chips I've had from a chippy. There are quite a few in swanage but if you want the best come here. Good portion sizes, great prices and food is great. Not greasy at all really was well cooked. Very pleasant staff. There are a few seats inside and tables outside just watch out for the seagulld

So lucky they had gluten free fish&chips on the day we were there. Very friendly staff too. Highly recommend. Would love to come back in this town.

Wife had fish and chips which she said batter not crispy but nice enough. Chips were good . I wanted pie and chips which they had no pies .

Batter to thick cod very small and chips to hard tasted wife's battered sausage which was ok and curry sauce hence only 2 rating

Waste of £30 Worse fish and chips from a seaside fish bar ever .cod was like a frozen grey mushy fish hidden in loads of batter it seemed . Chips tasted like freeze dried chips then dipped in oil . Go elsewhere

Very disappointing as the large cod was mostly batter with very little fish. Very expensive at £9.90 for such a small portion. Otherwise chips were nice.

Every now and again we treat ourselves and boy was it a treat! We shared chips but had our own fish (cod). Everything was perfect,the chips just right and the fish had battered to die for, had to wait a little longer for the large cod but definitely worth the wait, fish was light and fluffy just supreme. Serviced by lovely chaps,all smiles and friendly banter. We will definitely be treating ourselves more in the future. 5* all the way

We ordered two large cod and chips. We were told to wait 7 minutes as they needed to cook it. Instead of receiving large piecesof fish we received two very small fish wrapped in a lot of batter to make it looks if it was a large portion. We we managed to dig through the double layer of batter it was an empty with a tiny piece of dried up fish inside. It ruined my day in Swanage and as a regular customer I will NEVER eat here again. I feel that was robbed and made a fool of.

We were staying in Bournemouth and took the Purbeck Breezer open top bus to Swanage on a day when the wind was blowing in 40+ mph gusts! Climbed up to Peveril Point to take in the view. Popped in to the Fish Plaice just for a take away portion of chips. So glad we did. Was surprised when we had to stand and wait while they were cooked, but this attention to detail serving fresh food made such a difference. You put your own salt and vinegar on and you're away. Fantastic taste, absolutely delicious. Made the walk back to the bus station a real treat. Simple pleasures!

Had two enormous portions of fish and chips,enough for 4 people . Everything cooked to perfection and delicious.10/10

Fish was well cooked and very tasty with crispy batter. Chips were excellent. Friendly and fast service. Lucky with the January weather, sat outside to eat. Although seagulls were around they did not pester us.

stopped for fish and chip takeaway, cod and chips. Chips lovely and crispy, fish batter not cooked inside properly, but fish excellent. Nice and hot.Well wrapped, cardboard knife and fork, plus serviettes. we also had 2 takeaway coffees, omg, dishwater ! tasteless, we threw them both away. If we had eaten in we would have complained, but once you have driven away, not a lot you can do. Total cost £24.00. Consider other dining options local to the area. We will not return to The Fish Plaice. Not the plaice for us.

Best fish and chips in Swanage. The greatest chips I have ever eaten, with each one being like mini roast potatoes, creamy inside crispy on the outside. The Fishcakes were perfect! Golden on the outside, juicy and full of flavour on the inside seasoned well. Good value for money although perhaps could serve a slightly larger portion of chips. Although the dining area is not the best looking it serves a purpose and is actually a bonus as the establishment is mainly geared for takerway. It is great as each table have their own salt and vinegar. The sauce sachets could be cheaper. The staff are very friendly. Definitely recommend.

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.

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.

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 closer

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 afterwards

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.

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 !

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.

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.

Excellent fish and chips.Gets really busy but it’s definitely worth queuing for.Service is excellent and the staff friendly.

Queues out the door was a good sign. I've used these guys before on numerous occasions, and they never fail. Quick service means the wait wasn't long at all. Delicious fish and chips, fairly priced as well.

Monday night fish n chips is normally a no no, fish is that much older from the previous catch/ delivery from last week. Cod & especially haddock lacked any flavour, the latter having been from frozen. Chips very average, disappointed given the high praise received....

Had nice chips, fish cake was great BUT the haddock was dry and the battery very hard. Pity, we won't have haddock here again!!!

Food was great and service was smooth and almost instant. The cod was the best I've ever had with the batter having no grease and the fish being extremely fresh. Would definitely recommend!

Superb fish and chips - fish batter so light and fish was flaky, fresh and flavourful. Chips crisp and not at all greasy - wonderfully fluffy inside. Great service and convivial outdoor dining. Great experience.

The worst fish and chips ever! not sure how it has such good ratings as I couldn’t even eat mine it was so bad.

Great fish and chips. We opted for the haddock which we knew would be cooked to order. It was fresh, crispy and a good size. It’s always super busy with a queue but worth the wait. Thank you.

Disappointed to unwrap our fish and chips to find that all 3 x pieces of fish were ridiculously small! Lovely batter but each fish really stingy. We always get F&C here but the other week the batter wasn’t cooked enough, had not had vinegar added...

The best fish and chips. Well worth a visit. Some construction work going on but didn’t make a difference to the meal.

Lovely fish and chips. Chips were some of the best for a long time. The day I went was also the gluten free day and the batter was very light and tasty. The place was very popular and had a good choice of fish available....

Excellent fish and chips, large portions. We only managed a small one! There may be queues at busy time but worth the wait for hot freshly cooked food.

I honestly don't think I've eaten better fish and chips. The chips especially stood out as they were large and fluffy with a nice crisp exterior. Service was very, very fast and efficient. Highly recommended

Very good fish and chips plus mushy peas - friendly people serving you... Everything you could ask for really - highly recommended

Visited tonight for fish and chips. Big queue on to the pavement, but it moved quickly. Nicholas on the till was very helpful and cheerful and looked after us above and beyond. The fish was pure white and flaky while the large fish cake was...

Fresh and cooked to order. There are three fish and chip shops close together in Swanage. This is the long established one and uses fresh local caught fish only. Chips are all fresh and cooked to perfection.

Stopped here on a quiet Monday evening. Limited seating inside but more outside if not raining. Looked inviting and friendly so we went in on spec. Friendly staff and the food is to die for. Best fish and chips we have had anywhere in a...

The BEST fish and chips we’ve eaten for a long time. The fish tasted so fresh, crispy batter and perfect chips! We had haddock (quite large) and small chips which were perfect! Very enjoyable, thank you

Had a terrible cheese burger. Fatty and had a nasty taste. The roll was probably an inch bigger in diameter and 6 times thicker. HARDLY any anions. Ended up in the Bin Suggest the owner tries one!

Have in rhe past had the best fish and chips from here but this week was very dissapointed, portions were very good but ruined by excessive oil/grease , could not finish them .

Best chippy in the purbeck area. Super friendly staff both out front and working in the back. A real asset to the community

Was recommended by our hotel and they were not wrong. Absolutely lovely fish and chips. £8 for a piece of haddock. There are about 3 aluminium tables with 2 chairs each inside and wooden bench seating outside. It was busy for a Monday night. You...

Fish and chip supper. Service was swift and they advise a rough time for waiting after you’ve ordered. Nicely cooked food, good portions. Gosh was very tasty. Would recommend.

Fresh and tasty fish and excellent chips, great portion size and brilliant value. Very well organised and super friendly staff.

Previously had probably my best-ever fish & chips experience here, albeit that was a few years ago now. Since then, read that things may have gone a bit downhill, but having revisited am happy to report the food is as good as before – absolutely PERFECTLY...

Good value food with generous portions. It is hard to know who could manage anything other than a small portion of chips. I wish there were more vegetarian options, but will still return soon

Great food and friendly staff. The Fish and Chips are always fresh and taste great. I always use The Fish Plaice whenever I am in Swanage. Don’t bother going anywhere else. And got served by a West Ham fan. Top that!

Living in Swanage, you tend to take for granted the beautiful surroundings, views, shops, pubs etc, but I will never take for granted the amazing ‘fish n chips’ at The Fish Plaice. Having told friends how wonderful they are, when they visited us recently from...

Popped in last night after our girly catch up and ordered the battered pigs in blankets, what a game changer!! whoever thought this one up needs a Christmas bonus just Wow 👌

Never disappointed- good portions, lovely tasting. Great batter. We had medium cod & chips each and decent portions . One of our favourite places - and we always visit when in Swanage

First visit for a few years, still one of the best chippies ever. Amazing chips, decent menu. Friendly staff, special mention to Liam who handled our order like a pro! Thank you,

Found this little gem on holiday two years ago. Such a go to fish and chip takeaway, great knowledge of allergies putting myself at ease. Piping hot chips enjoyed whilst looking out to sea!

Delicious, hot, fresh fish & chips. Good price for seaside. Seating area outside. A taste of the sea

Great food, freshly cooked, good value, good portion size. Great and friendly staff. What more do you want from a take away.

One of the best takeaways we have had . Fast service . Slightly pricy but very tasty and would recommend

Happy staff, lots of choices including 'fresh from the boat' options. We had cod and chips which was delicious, crispy batter and soft white fish. What more could you want whilst at the seaside.

We wanted to have fish and chips in the late afternoon before leaving the resort after an afternoon in Swanage. There are two small tables inside but a number of picnic style tables outside, where we sat with our two small dogs. The place was...

Had decent fish and chips from here today, with lots of choice to pick from. happy we got them from here, then sat on the bench and watched the world go by whilst we ate them.

Been coming here for years as live reasonably close by and always the main reason to come to Swanage. Today -as always-very good.Pea fritter and chips-same every time-chips lovely and crisp outside and moist inside and pea fritter crispy outside and very dense inside with...

We visited Swanage in 2020 and got fish and chips for myself, my wife and 2 kids here based on the great reviews and huge queues - how misleading they were. The fish was bland and like mush and the chips were even more tasteless....

Wanted a traditional fish & chip supper while on holiday. The queue was long but we only waited 20mins which was acceptable. Great service, under pressure, great fish and chips and we tried the mushy pea fritter which was lovely. Good value too as they...

Once again an excellent meal. Excellent quality and good portions. Well worth the 10 minute drive. Will be back soon.

Best fish n chips in Swanage, Always go here. Good portions and lovely fish and proper chips. Staff are always friendly and quick service too

Best ever fish and chips - regular cod delicious and plenty big enough. Plenty (too many for me) of chips which were a good version of chippy chips:) Gets very busy but service is fast. cost a little more than I expected but I think...

I always look forward to this place when we visit Swanage. Unfortunately they made the cardinal error of selling me a very expensive dried up and chewy piece of cod that must have died sometime in the Jurassic period . Chips are small and crunchy...

Went there on Saturday and had regular haddock and chips, as did a number if others. The fish was sublime and the chips were just as the should be!

If you’re looking for delicious fresh fish and chips by the sea whatever you do don’t go here! Absolutely disgusting what a pile of swimming Grease in cold frozen chips worst bit of fish ever tasted in my life! we came here because we TripAdvisor...

Amazing! Genuinely best fish and chips I've ever had! Staff lovely and so friendly and really good value! Definitely a must do in Swanage!

fabulous service, great staff especially mr j cartridge, he deserves a raise!! lovely fish and chips. best place in swanage

What a brilliant place. The chips were fabulous. The fish was enormous, tasty and so fresh. The fishcake was exactly as a fish cake should be. Packed with fish and flavour. The pea fritter? It was freshly cooked, and delicious. How I wish we had...

Delicious fish and chips! Fast quick service . We will definitely be back again on ur next trip. It’s been there for years and the food never disappoints.

Day trip whilst on holiday in Weymouth. You can tell the best fish an chips on seafronts by how busy they are, plenty of staff means there's not long to wait, both had cod an chips and they we're gorgeous. Couple of small tables inside...

Usually so good. This time disappointed greasy soggy batter and listless chips. Maybe they were rushed because it was a busy Friday night service but the chips could have definitely done with being cooked for longer .

Visited Friday the Ist of July, not very busy orded fish and chips, the chips weren't crisp but soggy and under cooked the batter was thick and claggy and the fish rather greasy if it wasn't for the fact we'd walked to the pier we...

THE best fish and chips on Purbeck or even in Dorset. Always cooked to perfection. Can get a bit busy but its worth the wait.

They now have different choices of fish on Thursdays in addition to the usual Cod & Haddock. The different choices are usually Plaice and Rock - which is also known as Dogfish apparently. I have ordered the Rock three times I think now along with...

We had homemade fish cake and sausage in batter with chips They were so tasty and hot too Only problem is the seagulls the dive and try and eat your chips We took ours back to the Holiday let and ate them there and were...

Great chips and home made fish cakes. Best around. The chips were better than ever. I always go here when I come to Swanage

5 mins down the hill from where we were staying at the YHA, we popped in here for some fish and chips, selection of cod, haddock, home-made fish cakes also plaice, although this had sold out. I liked the fact they also sold local fish...

We’ve visited a few times when in the area. Satisfied fish and chip addicts! Great service, especially towards the kids - really welcoming.

What a fantastic plaice! Stumbled across this fish and chips takeaway after a pint across the road in the white horse, looking for something to eat as we were hungry following a long walk. Staff were fantastic and we ordered a couple of homemade fish...

We had an excellent cod fish and chips takeaway whilst on a short break in Swanage all as planned for one of our evening meals. Nice crispy batter and flaky fish and chips that you expect on a traditional takeaway fish and chip shop. Recommendation...

Great chips but cod batter although light and crispy had an odd oil taste. Either old old oil or odd flavour from non fish. Spaciou area outside to sit on public benches and wall.

Chips were nice, curry sauce nice but quite small for what it cost. We also had a Haddock and a Cod both tasted the same neither had much flavour but the batter was good.

Great and fast service, plus the chips were piping hot when we walked up the hill to the holiday cottage. Recommend the homemade fish cakes.

Responsibly sourced ingredients. Origins clearly identified. High quality fish and chips. Limited internal and external seating (beware of seagulls). Best in twon.

If you love a fish cake the fish cakes here are THE BEST you will ever have! We even buy extra ones to take home and put in the freezer. We live in north dorset (Gillingham) and travel for swanage just for this place.

We ordered cod & chips, chicken bits & chips, and Haddock, pea fritter & chips. All 3 meals were excellent. The fish proportions where large, the haddock was lovely and crispy on the outside and white and flaky as it should be. Cannot fault it....

We had seen some positive reviews of this takeaway (it does have two small inside tables) but our visit was a major disappointment. The fish was undercooked and a bit soggy, the chips were small and crunchy. The food was edible, but we've had better...

Read about their home made fishcakes so decided to try them. We were not disappointed, plenty of fish, potato and liked the addition of chives. Treated myself to a mushy pea fritter which was moist and tasty. Medium chips were plentiful and fresh and piping...