Pier One

You're walking along the Hoe on a decent afternoon, and Pier One pulls you in with those floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water. It's the sort of restaurant that makes Plymouth's waterfront feel less like a postcard and more like somewhere you'd actually choose to spend time. The menu's straightforward – good quality seafood and classic dishes done properly – and the service has earned it a solid following among locals who know the difference between a decent spot and somewhere just trading on location. Whether you're after a business lunch or catching the light off the water with someone, it delivers without fuss.