Joplins Restaurant

Spectacular find. This place has been going many years, and succeeding for a reason. The passion and talent of the team running it is clear. Food was delightful, cost was reasonable, service tremendously welcoming (could have upsold me on the wine, but didn't, and the choice was superb). It's high quality sea food done well. I'd bet the meat options were quality to, but no way was I passing up the fish to try it. Especially with the quality of the white wine on offer for a very reasonable price. Clean, this applies to the facilities as well, but accessibility might be an issue for the facilities which are at the back of the establishment and up a hefty step with a bit of a squeeze past a large main table. Nice traditional vibe in the restaurant. Lovely atmosphere of diners enjoying themselves. Not a huge amount of tables, so quite intimate, but you're not on top of each other. Small bar area to wait if you're early, or enjoy one more drink (though we never felt rushed).

Service was very efficient and polite without being overbearing or intrusive. The food was top-notch. Fish is a real hassle to do well and they made it truly delicious. Definitely only a place for special treats (unless they do an early bird deal - hint, hint!) because neither does it pretend to be, nor is it, cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for. All in all a first rate evening.