A great way to escape the crowds of the Old Town and the high prices of its restaurants is to have dinner in one of the small villages along the coast just outside of the city. A perfect venue for such a meal is Konoba King, a small family-operated restaurant in Plat (a small village just 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 are
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.
Konoba King is open from 19:00 to 23:00, 7 days per week during the warmer months only.
