The Ark & Plaice
4 The Parade
The Ark & Plaice is a fish and chip takeaway on The Parade, Valley Drive, in Gravesend, specialising in traditional fish and chips alongside burgers and a kids' menu. Fish and chips are cooked to order, gluten-free batter is offered, and it operates as a takeaway and delivery (via Uber Eats) rather than dine-in. It was awarded a top food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good) by Gravesham Council at its November 2023 inspection.
Customer sentiment is generally positive, with a Google rating around 4.4 and Tripadvisor around 3.5; reviewers praise well-cooked fish with crispy batter, golden chips and friendly, helpful staff, and several note improvement in recent years. One long-standing customer suggests the shop has been operating for around two decades.