Top Seafood restaurants in Ireland

Goldie ★ 4.6

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood bistro on Oliver Plunkett Street, where the daily menu changes with the West Cork day-boat catch. The fin-to-gill approach.

OrderCod tail schnitzel, Whole day-boat fish, Smoked fish pate

Goldie ★ 4.6

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood bistro with a daily-changing menu based entirely on the West Cork day-boat catch. The fin-to-gill approach produces dishes like.

Fish Shop ★ 4.6

Fish Shop on Benburb Street in Stoneybatter, Peter and Jumoke Hogan's sit-down chipper, the most refined fish and chips and oysters in Dublin.

OrderBeer-battered haddock with chips and the daily Galway Bay oysters by the half-dozen.

TipWalk-in only; arrive 17:30 Thursday to Saturday to get a counter seat before the line forms.

The Seafood Cafe by Niall Sabongi ★ 4.5

The Seafood Cafe by Niall Sabongi at Sprangers Yard off Fownes Street in Temple Bar, the open-kitchen seafood bar from the team behind the original Klaw.

OrderHalf a dozen oysters two ways; the warm Lambay crab and lobster roll; finish on the daily chowder.

TipOyster happy hour daily 16:00-17:00 with around €1 off each shuck. Counter seating; the chefs work the bar in front of you.

Oscar's Seafood Bistro ★ 4.5

Oscar's Seafood Bistro in Galway champions under-used Atlantic species; chef Michael O'Meara sources sustainably from local West of Ireland trawlers.

OrderAsk for the day's lesser-known catch; the kitchen works with what local boats landed that morning

TipReservations are confirmed by phone or email only; plan ahead for weekend evenings.

Oscar's Seafood Bistro ★ 4.5

Oscar's Seafood Bistro in Galway champions under-used Atlantic species; chef Michael O'Meara sources sustainably from local West of Ireland trawlers.

OrderThe daily catch; ask the staff what arrived that morning and let them suggest the preparation

TipReservations are confirmed directly; booking a few days ahead for Friday or Saturday is advisable.

McDonagh's Seafood House ★ 4.3

McDonagh's has served Atlantic fish from Quay Street Galway since 1902; the restaurant and chip counter are the city's oldest seafood institution.

OrderFish and chips in batter at the counter; in the restaurant, the Galway Bay oysters are the starting point

TipThe restaurant and chip bar are two separate queues; the chip bar is faster and equally good.

McDonagh's Seafood House ★ 4.3

McDonagh's has served Atlantic fish from Quay Street Galway since 1902; the fourth-generation family run the restaurant and chip counter side by side.

OrderFish and chips in the counter section; in the restaurant, start with the native Galway Bay oysters

TipThe restaurant and chip bar share a building but operate as separate queues; both are excellent.

Hooked ★ 4.2

Hooked on Henry Street Galway sources its catch from Ali's Fish Market next door; battered fish and hand-cut chips are the city's best wild-Atlantic seafood.

OrderFish and chips in Hooked-style batter; the crab claws in garlic butter when in season

TipWalk-in only; arrive before 13:00 or after 14:30 on weekdays to avoid the lunch queue.

Hooked ★ 4.2

Hooked on Henry Street Galway sources its catch from Ali's Fish Market next door; battered fish and hand-cut chips are the city's best wild-Atlantic seafood.

OrderThe battered fish with hand-cut chips; the crab claws in garlic and herb butter when in season

TipA popular lunch stop that sells out of specials early; worth arriving before 12:30 on weekdays.

The SpitJack ★ 4.0

Cork's rotisserie specialist on Washington Street cooks Irish meat over a French spit oven from morning to late evening, covering brunch through dinner.

OrderPorchetta rotisserie pork belly, Rotisserie chicken, Weekly specials

Quinlan's Seafood Bar ★ 4.0

A family business with its own fishing boats, Quinlan's brings a tide-to-table honesty to its Princes Street seafood bar with daily-changing catch.

OrderFish and chips, Fresh oysters, Smoked salmon platter

The SpitJack ★ 4.0

An Irish-sourced rotisserie kitchen on Washington Street open from breakfast through dinner, with a French spit oven as the centrepiece. Casual tables, open.

OrderPorchetta rotisserie pork belly with seasonal sides; the spit runs from opening through close.

TipWeekend brunch is the least busy service; evenings fill quickly without a booking.

Quinlan's Seafood Bar ★ 4.0

A Cork seafood counter backed by the Quinlan family's own fishing fleet and smokehouse in Kerry. The fish and chips, smoked salmon platter and fresh oysters.

OrderFish and chips with house-made tartare; the Quinlan family own the fishing boats and the quality shows.

TipGo at lunchtime on a weekday; evening queues are longer and the catch is the same.

Quinlan's Seafood Bar ★ 4.0

A Cork seafood bar backed by the Quinlan family's own fishing fleet in Kerry, offering a tide-to-table menu of fresh oysters, fish and chips, smoked salmon.

Leo Burdock ★ 4.0

Leo Burdock on Werburgh Street in Dublin 8, the city's longest-running chipper since 1913, beer-battered cod and chips on greaseproof paper.

OrderLarge fresh cod with chips, salt, vinegar and a lemon wedge; add the famous spice burger as a side.

TipCloses 21:00 most nights; the queue is fastest at the Werburgh Street original. No seating; walk to Christ Church and eat on the steps.

Cornstore ★ 3.9

A striking four-bay Victorian corn exchange on Cornmarket Street now housing Cork's standard steakhouse and seafood room, with a bold cocktail bar and late.

OrderAged ribeye, Baked crab mornay, Sunday roast

Cornstore ★ 3.9

A Victorian corn market converted into Cork's most reliable steakhouse and seafood room on Cornmarket Street. The Sunday roast consistently fills the venue.

OrderBaked crab mornay; a Cork comfort dish done at a higher level than anywhere else in the city.

TipSunday roast is Cork's most booked weekend lunch; reserve at least a week ahead.

Cornstore ★ 3.9

A converted Victorian corn market housing one of Cork's most reliably-executed steak and seafood rooms. The baked crab mornay and dry-aged Irish beef cuts.