Category: Food and Drink

What’s your favourite way to eat fish? Whether you’re a fan of crispy battered fillets served with salt and vinegar topped chips, a lover of delicately rolled sushi or simply a seafood fanatic, Britain’s Ocean City will have what you’re looking for.

We’re home to one the largest fish markets in the country and with the ocean right on our doorstep, you can look forward to tucking in to some of the freshest and most delicious fish and seafood available.

Here are ten of the best restaurants in Plymouth to enjoy the fruits of the sea.

   

Kuku

Set in a Grade II listed building, just seconds away from the bustle of Plymouth’s city centre, Kuku serves up contemporary Japanese cuisine and is a great place to enjoy fresh fish and seafood in a different way. Grab a seat at the sushi-bar and watch the chefs craft elegant and refined foodie masterpieces before your eyes. Share a platter of sushi, or indulge in a fish dish from the robata grill.

   

   

The Boathouse Café

You can’t get much closer to the water than this! The Boathouse Cafe is tucked in the fisherman’s arches near the Mayflower Steps, choose from their classic menu or the new Scallop Shack menu, which offers locally-caught scallops (from their own boat) that have been lovingly shucked, prepared and cooked to order by their expert chefs.

         

The Village

Along Southside Street, you’ll find this relaxed restaurant with a great reputation for serving up quality fish and seafood dishes – with a Grecian twist. The Village is of Plymouth’s oldest seafood restaurants, they’ve been serving up delicious food for more than 27 years. Why not try the fisherman’s platter, featuring tiger prawns, scallops, mussels, calamari and more!

      

Quay 33

Another Southside Street gem is Quay 33, who pride themselves on their fantastic quality, locally sourced, homemade fresh food. Fish fans will love the great range of menu options, with everything from a classic fish pie to seafood risotto on offer.

Quay 33

         

Rockfish Plymouth

Mitch Tonks’ Rockfish Plymouth restaurant has beautiful harbour views and serves up delicious fresh fish dishes, from traditional fish and chips to fritto misto, prawn tacos and Jersey Rock oysters. They also offer a local fish menu, which changes daily depending on the catch of the day.

Matt Austin/Seafood Coast

         

Platters Seafood Restaurant

Another of the city’s oldest seafood restaurants, Platters Seafood Restaurant's focus here is all on the fish. Head inside the cosy Barbican restaurant and enjoy great tasting plates of food. You can enjoy crispy battered fish and chips, grilled fish fillets, seafood pasta and paella. Starters include classics like bouillabaisse and moules mariniere too.

Matt Austin/Seafood Coast

            

The Harbour

Situated – unsurprisingly – right on the edge of Plymouth’s historic harbour, this restaurant has amazing views. The whole family will be happy to eat at The Harbour, with a kids’ menu and veggie and vegan options alongside plenty of delicious fish dishes – with unique options including seafood tacos, tuna steak and a scallop burger. They also serve up lobster and crab every day if you’re looking for a special treat!

The Harbour

         

Barbican Kitchen

Located inside Plymouth Gin Distillery, Barbican Kitchen is run by celebrity chef duo, the Tanner brothers. The restaurant makes the most of the delicious fresh produce on offer in the South West, including fish purchased at the local market, so the menu options vary depending on the season and availability. 

      

The Catch

The Catch is the Barbican’s fishmongers, artisan seafood restaurant and cookery school in one. Professional chef, Lee Holland heads up the kitchen at The Catch. The mastermind behind high profile events and chef to the stars, Lee brings a wealth of experience and a creative approach to a menu that marries the finest local produce with flare.

The Catch

   

The Cracking Crab Company

It might not be a restaurant, but this café tucked under the Barbican wharves is a must-visit spot for seafood lovers.

The simple menu from Cracking Crab Company offers up delicious crab sandwiches and lobster brioche rolls alongside hand-picked meat, and you can also buy fresh crabs and lobster to take home with you, to whip up your own delicious dishes.

Matt Austin

   

For more inspiration on where to eat in Plymouth, check out our restaurant listings


In partnership with GWR, Destination Plymouth’s lead travel partner 

KUKU
Restaurant
KUKU

Set in a Grade II listed building, just seconds away from the bustle of Plymouth's city centre; KUKU offers the perfect sanctuary for both the casual and professional Japanese food enthusiasts.

The Boathouse
Restaurant
Inside the Boathouse Café with the roof retracted. Customers sitting at tables with a blue sky and views over Sutton Harbour.

The Boathouse, Plymouth, is a quayside seafood restaurant and bar situated on the Mayflower Steps, just a stone's throw from the City’s historic Barbican.

The Village
Restaurant
The Village

The Village Restaurant, found nestled in the heart of Plymouth, offers beautifully fresh fish prepared daily by our chef proprietor Melis Ioannou. Opened in 1986, we have over 24 years experience in preparing authentic seafood dishes.

Rockfish
Restaurant
Traditional Fish 'n' Chips

Award-winning family seafood restaurant serving the very best fish and chips and plenty more.

Platters
Restaurant
The lit outside of Platters restaurant with a car parked outside and a well lit sign over the door saying Platters.

Come and enjoy the electric atmosphere, fine food and great hospitality. If you love seafood it does not get any better than this.

The Harbour Seafood Restaurant and Take Away
Restaurant
Busy inside of the restaurant showing tables full of diners in front of glass walls with views over Sutton Harbour.

Welcome to The Harbour Restaurant and Take Away. We’re located in Sutton Harbour, perched right on the quay front.

Barbican Kitchen
Restaurant
Barbican Kitchen

The Barbican Kitchen Brasserie combines two of Plymouth's best-known brands: the Tanner Brothers and Plymouth Gin. Barbican Kitchen specialises in the kind of food you can eat every day. Classic and continental dishes offering real customer choice,

The Catch
Restaurant
The Catch

The Catch is the Barbican’s fishmongers, artisan seafood restaurant and cookery school in one. Our fleet of in shore day boats fish the local waters of the Southwest, using sustainable methods, landing to Plymouth Fish Quay and delivered direct to our Southside Street shop where we fillet and prepare for sale and our own menu.

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