The Perfect Plaice in Southend-on-Sea

Saw the reviews on this fish and chip shop so thought I would try it based on the top reviews, the food was very disappointing the chips were soggy not even crispy and the fish was so oily and completely soggy also when should be nice golden crispy the only thing that was nice was the curry sauce. Won’t be trying this place again was terrible.

I can't recommend enough. Fish was fab, chips lovely and fresh, staff amazing. Stayed in Southend as attending a concert at the Cliffs Pavilion the next day. Had a long drive with my mum who has dementia and her carer. Original restaurant I had earmarked was busy, so asked a local friend for a chippy we could sit in and she mentioned the perfect plaice.. and it was. The manager couldn't have been any more friendly, kind and helpful, considering it was very busy as it was early on a Friday evening. My mum thoroughly enjoyed everything which is rare and the cup of tea she had was perfect and she is a tea expert having drunk oodles of it in her 88 years. Thank you again for making this part of our trip very easy.

Absolutely delicious, Iv been searching for GREAT fish and chips around Leigh on sea and southend and THIS IS IT! the main guy there was soo filled with character really welcoming and friendly, I really miss old school fish and chip shops as we don’t have many left in London. But happy to have found one where I go to escape.

The best fish and chips I've ever had. The bloke running it is very friendly and cheerful, I doth my hat to you sir!

Really friendly atmosphere and staff with great food and variety! All around brilliant

Better than it used to be, but only use as its local.

Great fish and chip place. Staff go above and beyond and just such a friendly atmosphere. Great to sit in and get table service or takeaway. Would recommend and use regularly.

This is the most friendly restaurant/takeaway I have ever visited. Been going for a few years and they knew my name on the second visit. Their chicken box has mended a broken heart, recovery from and operation and kept a teenager happy since 2016😂 The staff are amazing

The staff is lovely. Thanks Rob for your customer service always with a smile.

Best chips I have had in a long time, worth waiting for

Went there with my local friend fir a takeaway. Fabulous quality freshly battered cod and haddock and chips, friendly staff and customers!

Lovely fish and chips. Recommended!

More expensive compared to other fish and chip shops in the area and the fish n chips aren’t the best either but Tom the manger is great.

We have lived in Leigh for 6 years but only recently discovered this lovely fish and chip shop. The staff are welcoming, friendly and accommodating. The food is delicious. We usually get a takeaway but today I ate in with my daughters. The service was amazing, my daughter cannot eat milk or egg (intolerance) and they were able to tell her what was ok to eat, even showing her labels. I highly recommend this restaurant for takeaway or eat in.

The best chips in southend area by far.

Best fish and chips shop in Leigh-on-Sea; possibly the best in Essex. Worth the trip. Fabulous food and the staff are always so friendly. Definitely recommend.

The Best Fish and Chips in Leigh on sea.

Freshly cooked and nice and hot.

Friendly service and a nice vegan option

This fish and chip takeaway is brilliant, not only was the food excellent quality and value for money, but Tom is a really good owner/manager? He epitomises everything that is good about local businesses. He knows his produce, he knows his customers. He was friendly and kind and I left the shop feeling good. Thanks Tom, mother in law enjoyed her birthday treat and the tartar sauce!

Lovely fish & chip shop. Reasonably priced and food is always delicious! Highly recommend

Best chip shop in in Leigh-on-Sea.

Visited this fish and chip shop for over a decade back when I lived in Essex. Staff (owners) are lovely people who are really efficient and pleasant to talk to during the order. Restaurant itself looks quaint with cool fish decorations/posters! Food is lovely every time.

Lovely food, generous portions, and such nice guys that run it. Def worth a visit!

This is a regular venue for us to enjoy fish & chips. 5 tables alongside the take away counter is ideal for eating in. Always freshly cooked be it fish, chicken etc. Service is always friendly & prompt. The best we chippy know in Essex. Parking is easy & free on both sides of the road right outside the shop. Recommended. David H.

All freshly cooked while you wait. Friendly staff.

All the staff ur very friendly and very helpful and very quick

We ate in for haddock and chips last week. Rarely leave reviews but food was great - fresh and hot. Service was lovely, the guy serving was so warm and friendly, chatting to locals and genuinely ensuring everyone was happy. We'll be back

Live nearby so always use this restaurant. Great food, well cooked and friendly staff Can be busy so worth phoning through your order in advance!!

Love the plaice (XD) good atmosphere and great holiday cheer! Thanks for the meal!

Great tasting fresh fish, with really nice stuff. Good place to come back again and again but prices bit too high in my opinion🤷‍♂️ medium fish with chips and drink 11£ and i didn't feel full😱 usually i cant eat everything in other places

Nice chips, fish is ok. Very obliging staff.

Just stopped off on a long ride for a bit of lunch. Superb cod and chips and a drink, under a tenner. Lovely and fresh and great service.

Excellent Cod and Chips at a reasonable price.

Really tasty. Chip shop chips seem to be a rare thing these days but, these tasted like they did in the 80s

Went in on a Saturday evening. Placed my order and it was all ready within 10 minutes. Good portion sizes and very nice food. A decent chippy and will definitely use again.

Best chips from a fish and chip shop I've tasted in years x

The master fryer has excellent customer service

Great plaice(place!) Friendly efficient staff who always aim to provide great quality food. Never had a bad meal here.

Great food and really friendly 👍

Great, phone in advance for collection

Have been buying fish and chips for years from Perfect Place,always first rate,lovely staff,excellent in all ways.

As the name of the shop suggests it says it all.

Friendliest and most obliging fish and chip shop ever. Group of 4, ate in, very nice. Excellent service.

Always delicious fish and chips and great, friendly service.

Best fish and chips in south England, kind staff and fast but quality service

Fish was delicious if a little greasy. Still best fish and chips locally 😋

All the staff was Friendly and gave a good service

Excellent piece of fish well cooked

Amazing local fish & chips! Enjoyable for the whole family.

Proper fish n chips cooked to order

Just moved to liegh on sea lovely staff and food will go again

Takeaway only at present. Phone up and order, cooked fresh for you to collect. Well packaged to keep hot. Fish is always fresh not frozen, chips and fisn not greasy. Always tasty, good sized portions, reasonably priced. Will not go anywhere elso for fish and chips

Brilliant. I love the Service and more importantly the Fish and Chips 👌

Friendly staff but the saveloy and chips was so dry and a ton of salt

The fish is always fresh, the chips are hot and plentiful, the scampi is second to none and the staff are always very friendly and efficient. Seating area for dining in is clean and the phone and collect service is a useful addition in these difficult times. You would be hard pushed to find a better chippy

The food is good staff friendly. Fresh cooked fish to order. The price was quite high. The shop has good parking outside.

Very helpful and friendly. Great fish and chips.

So easy to order by phone and pickup. Best chippy for miles.

As always, Good food, Lovely friendly Service!

Great staff and fantastic food would 100% recommend

Great fish and chips,salmon is to die for

Always great fish and chips and very friendly staff

My husband and I have been going there mainly for a sit down meal, occasionally takeaway for over 6 years. We have our own local chippy nearby but just enjoy “The Perfect Plaice”. Staff are always so nice and I always say Martin the owner is so lucky to have a great team with Tom, Rob and the younger ones. Also have made new friends in there, people who go generally on the same day and time as us. They are also doing a great job at the moment ensuring public safety while sorting out the takeaways (no sit down) during this national emergency.

The pear crumble was as sweet as apple pie , would recommend

Really is the Perfect place. Extensive menu with vegetarian options and allergy awareness. Food is always fresh and piping hot. Premises clean and welcoming. Service is exemplary. These young guys know their customers and are ready with friendly conversation. Very highly rated.

Very friendly. Great fish and chips

Very good we travel past three other for this one. Happy and pleasant staff

I have eaten here on numerous occasions over the last 5 years and it has always been amazing. Friendly staff, clean restaurant and fantastic chips.

We have had a few take away fish suppers from here and we will continue to do so. Freshly cooked bu staff who actually care! Great value and great service. Keep it up Martin and the team.

Had sausage and chips 2x. It was okay. Great price but chips we're mediocre. Haven't tried the fish so might be very nice...

Good quality staff and not too bad food too! Plus they sell fresh fish. Great place

Nice friendly chip shop with small seating area. Great food.

Food was fantastic don't go on holiday even though you have earned it.

I’ve eaten in here on several occasions now and always found the fish and chips tasty - fresh crispy batter, lovely (not soggy) chips, and flaky fish. Nice relaxed meet for friends and well-behaved kids (as it’s small restaurant wouldn’t want rowdy ones!)

Lovely fish and chips and the staff are really friendly.

The food is always fantastic. The staff are great, always welcoming and lovely to talk to.

The best fish and chip shop in the area by a mile. Always fresh food. Great service and really friendly staff

A welcoming friendly atmosphere a wide selection of. Fish and other options to choose from lovely fish cooked to order and very tasty . Toms Apple crumble is a must when it’s on the board . I’ve taken many different people there and used the chippy myself for over *20 years , they will also grill your chosen fish and have a selection of. Fresh fish to buy & take home for your own recepies

Often go here and eat in, best fish and chips for miles

A good fish & chips shop eat in or take away friendly service, cooked to order, fair price, park outside, would recomend,

Always quality food from there. Highly recommend

The greatest local fish and chip shop going. Food is always good quality and is reasonably priced. Staff are friendly and enjoy a good chat.

Fantastic fish and chips. Very friendly and helpful service.

Amazing fish and chips! The menu is extensive, the food tastes great and the staff go above and beyond. This is a dont miss place whether you are a local or just passing through. Loved it.

Freshly cooked good food atmosphire great

Good food verry clean good price

There was such a welcome when I went into this local fish and chip shop on the London Road. There is usually parking available which is a bonus. The food is cooked fresh and you can select your cut of fish, if you so wish. There is a small dining area as well. The food was fresh ............................. I will be returning very soon - thank you.

Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Store was very clean and tidy. Food was freshly cooked and tasted amazing! Definitely recommended.

Really friendly staff, fish and chips are spot on

Friendly service and nice chips.

Very polite Staff! Absoulty scrumptious food! il definitely be bringing my family back in again soon!

This fish and chip shop with an eating area is aptly named - superb fish, superb batter, superb service by all the team, excellently cooked - I travel 3 miles virtually every week to get two wings of skate and my wife and I always enjoy our meal. As an aside the portion of chips is plentiful to say the least. So what more could you want. I give The Perfect Plaice my highest recommendation - I guarantee you will not be disappointed. David

Booked a table table ready when we arrived very helpful people all food cooked fresh right in front of you fish was gorgeous just like eating a piece of steak, have returned already this time for a takeaway and again excellent

Lovely food and great friendly staff. Always fresh produce served with a smile. I would strongly recommend

The staff are friendly and efficient and the food is fresh, hot and tasty. Good value too. We always get our fish and chips from here.

The people working in Perfect Plaice are so so nice. Actually makes the boring task of collecting the chips an absolute delight! The food is good and great value for money. Thank you!

Friendly. Chips average. Fish 8/10.

Nice fish n chips. Friendly staff

Not a great meal. Fish was greasy with little taste and chips were luke warm and didn't taste freshly cooked. Won't be going back I'm afraid