Comments on: Platters Restaurant, Plymouth

By: Dave Baker

Dave Baker — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:21:07 +0000

Restaurant choices in Plymouth are a mixed bag, few with near perfectly cooked food served in a vibrant but cozy atmosphere. that in a nutshell is Platters. Unpretentious, a bit like a cross between a lorry drivers cafe and a family diner. Best local fish, very reasonably priced and virtually straight off the quay. Nowhere competes locally. Take granny or the younger kids. Everyone is welcome. You may find yourself on a narrow bench seat sharing with the local presiding judge, performers from the theatre Royal or more often some of the very loyal appreciative and regular locals. Booking is virtually impossible. They will say yes but the pressure at the door is such that the table may take a little while to clear. Don’t worry, as accurately described above you will be recommended to try the Dolphin pub two doors along which has all the character and attributes of a traditional real ale (the very best kept Bass anywhere) pub. You will be fetched and can take your pint back with you. If you are a visitor to Plymouth with only one night then this is where to spend it and if you are already resident, you really don’t know what you have been missing.

By: helenphillips

helenphillips — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:25:27 +0000

Hi Molly, thanks for the comment. It’s great to hear from another fan!

By: Molly

Molly — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:42:31 +0000

Spot on review. I have also been captivated by the place for twenty odd years probably eating with family or friends once or twice a fortnight. It is unpretentious, not yet too pricey, always offering the very freshest seafood straight off the dock on the other side of Sutton Pool, and perhaps most importantly it is always simply and perfectly cooked. Don’t come here in a smart dress or going out suit. if you bring a Platters newcomer you will only impress them with your knowledge that this well kept secret is easily the best fish cafe/restaurant in and around Plymouth. my grandchildren call it a cross between a lorry drivers caff and an anglicised bistrot. Call it what you will it is a necessary and delightful local facility and unmissable for a visitor or tourist with a need of lunch or supper. It doesn’t need sham trade puffs. It stands alone. But take note of the comment above. They may pretend to take bookings but they don’t hold rigidly to the arrangement and although you may not have to wait long, you’ll be guided into the equally delightful Dolphin pub next door which has the best kept draught Bass drawn straight from the barrel. The Platters staff will fetch you and you can take your half drunk beer to the finish with your fish.