A Hidden Gem of a Restaurant Along the Dubrovnik Riviera

 

This summer we were happy to discover a restaurant that until now had somehow escaped our notice, despite its location just a couple of kilometers from our home.  Our fortuitous discovery was Konoba King, a small family-operated restaurant in Plat (a small village about 20 minutes from Dubrovnik by car).  The restaurant sits on a small residential street leading down to the sea and one of the area’s best beaches.

 

Upon arrival at the restaurant diners climb a flight of stairs to a charming, peaceful terrace with views of the sea (and, unfortunately, an abandoned hotel in ruins just across the street).  They are greeted by the friendly waitstaff, all of whom seem like members of the family.  The patriarch can be seen at the end of the terrace, preparing large platters of meat and fresh seafood on an open grill.  The menu is simple (grilled meat, grilled fish, salads, and a few pasta dishes), but the quality of the food is high and the prices are low.  Stand-outs include the mixed grill and grilled squids, both served with a large plate of grilled vegetables and a generous serving of French fries.  Everything is presented attractively and there is plenty of good local wine to enliven the already jovial atmosphere.