Plunkets is a small restaurant located on High Petergate, just by the Minster. My friend and I decided to give it a try after a recommendation from a trustworthy source.
Late Sunday afternoon, we turned up, without reservations (the restaurant doesn’t take them for tables smaller than six). Luckily, perhaps due to us arriving between normal busy service times, we were seated straight away, and even given a choice of which table we would prefer.
At busier times, such as weekend evenings, there is a bar located upstairs, at which customers can sip a drink and wait for a table to become available. The interior was traditional, decorated with framed photographs of legendary film stars and musicians, and there was candlelight on every table. The staff were very friendly and attentive, yet they don’t wear uniforms, something which I feel gives the place a less professional feel, though some may prefer this more relaxed atmosphere.
The menu is not particularly cheap, with main meals averaging around £14. However the restaurant does offer specials, with cheaper dishes that include a drink. There is a wide variety of food, with steaks, seafood, burgers and Mexican-style dishes.
We decided to share a starter – crispy wantons with red-pepper jam. They were delicious, though we found the portion size rather large, so it was a good decision to share! For mains, we both opted for burgers and weren’t disappointed. The food arrived promptly and was well presented.
With the dishes, including a drink, costing around £8 each, the portions sizes weren’t huge. However, for the price, this was still value for money. After thoroughly enjoying our meals, we would definitely go again. And perhaps that’s the best review one can give!