7 editor picks in Dublin.
7 seafood places in Dublin we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Dublin | Seafood across every city.
Surrounded by cold Atlantic waters, Dublin has a natural claim to seafood, from the chipper to the modern shellfish room. Fish Shop in Stoneybatter leads the contemporary end, while The Seafood Cafe by Niall Sabongi in Temple Bar keeps oysters and shellfish at the front of the room. For the traditional side, Leo Burdock in the Liberties remains the city's reference for fish and chips.
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 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.
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.
Leo Burdock on Werburgh Street in Dublin 8, the city's oldest chipper since 1913, beer-battered cod and chips wrapped in greaseproof paper, the city's late.
OrderCod and chips takeaway
TipNo seating; the Christ Church steps are five minutes east, the perfect post-pint vantage point.
Reyna on Dame Street in Dublin 2, the late-night Turkish charcoal grill and rotisserie doner counter, customisable kebab boxes the late southside crowd.
OrderChicken doner kebab box
TipCounter and small table seating; build the box with lamb, chicken or falafel.
Fish Shop Benburb is sit-down chipper in a converted stoneybatter shop, walk-in only, the city's most refined fish and chips off any tourist radar.
TipWalk-in only; arrive 17:30 Thursday to Saturday to get a counter seat before the line forms after work.
Leo Burdock on Werburgh Street in Dublin 8, the city's longest-running chipper since 1913, beer-battered cod and chips on greaseproof paper, takeaway only.
OrderCod and chips
TipNo seating; the Christ Church steps are five minutes east. Closes 21:00 weeknights, 22:00 Friday.
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