While exploring Dingle, we walked past The Fish Box and noticed a huge line stretching outside the restaurant. Since they don't take reservations, we kept walking but were curious enough to look up the reviews. After seeing how highly rated it was, we decided to come back when we were ready for lunch. I'm so glad we did. We timed it perfectly, avoided the line, and were seated immediately. The service was excellent from the moment we arrived. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food absolutely lived up to the hype. We ordered the chicken goujons, fish tacos, The Fish Box, and the seafood chowder. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You could tell the seafood was incredibly fresh. What impressed us even more was the value. The prices were very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes we received. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, making it an easy place to relax and enjoy a great meal. Located just a block from the marina, The Fish Box was one of our favorite lunches in Ireland. If you find a line, don't let it scare you away. It's popular for a reason. read more

The Atmosphere is fantastic. The staff is great, and the food has to be the freshest and simply the best seafood I've had in my life!!! You MUST get the chowder, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Had a chance to speak with the owner, he very kind, humble, and Loves his business!! read more

The Fish Box - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

This is one of the well known fish houses of Dingle. Very family friendly casual atmosphere. We each ordered curry fish stew with haddock and shrimp. It was literally prepared to perfection. Five stars, no notes. Several beers and ciders available, including Guinness of course. Disappointment was no fish of the day and a special monk fish dish only available fried. For a tourist town, a good place. Not great but really good. No reservations. read more

This place is a must visit if you're ever in the Dingle area. Just a few blocks north of the marina and you'll get to experience some really great seafood. There could be a wait so just get your name on the list and they'll text/call you when your table is ready. The staff is great and service is top notch. The place is very casual and kid friendly. Highly recommend their seafood chowder.... it was yummy! read more

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Everyone really hyped this place up but we didn't get it. The Seafood Chowder is a must order. Absolutely delicious. The Spice Box was spicy and bland at the same time. My fish nuggets were really fishy. The chips were soggy. That's too bad because they came out looking amazing. The Fish n Chips were also a miss. The Chips were undercooked and the Fish again was super fishy. Just not what we expected. The best part was the service. Our waitress was absolutely exceptional. If we ever came back, we would more than likely order differently. read more

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We dined here while in Dingle. We had an hour wait, so popped down the road for a drink. We ordered the arancini as an appetizer and it was okay. Definitely too much rice that overpowered the dish. I got the curry fish dish & it was okay. I don't think I'd order it again, but it was fine for a hungry gal. My husband got the tacos & said they were missing seasoning. Overall, a decent place, but we'd try somewhere else next time we're in town. read more

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Fish Box - Dingle, Ireland Hands down one of the best meals I had in Ireland. The seafood chowder was unreal -- rich, creamy, and packed with fresh seafood. Not watered down at all, just full flavor in every bite. The crispy bacon on top added the perfect texture and took it to another level. Came with fresh bread and butter which was perfect for dipping. You can tell everything is made fresh and done right. Simple, no-frills spot, but the food absolutely delivers. 5/5 -- best chowder I've had, period. If you're in Dingle, this is a must. read more

The Fish Box - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

Food was simple and good. We got the patatas bravas, the bone in fish special, and the smash burger. All was good read more

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The Fish Box lives up to the hype, and I love supporting family-owned businesses. I have a co-worker who grew up in Dingle and highly recommended this as a "must try" in Dingle during our visit. We ordered the tacos and the fish box to share. The seafood tacos were massive, piled high with battered fish and a fresh salad that brought lightness to the fried fish. The fish box was a great choice for a little bit of everything: fish, calamari, and prawns. This meal, paired with a half-pint of Guinness, was heavenly. The calamari was my favorite. If we had longer, I would go back and get an order of the calamari by itself. No reservations, just an ongoing wait list. Don't let this deter you; it is worth the wait. We ended up walking in around 3 pm for a very late lunch on a Wednesday in October and were seated immediately. read more

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We had Hake and it was fishy. The fish and chips were good, but the buffalo hake was tough to eat, even though it had buffalo sauce. The fish box that had hake, was also fishy. I would look else where. read more

The Fish Box - Fish tacos, decent.. - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

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yummy! very good scallions and good folk! i'll upload a photo once it comes off my camera but it's a good time for a family, well worth what seems like a relatively short wait. Maybe we're just lucky. I like the approachable atmosphere. I know this is probably bare minimum and I was very thirsty but the water was weirdly good. Maybe i'm turning crazy. Very good place! read more

We had heard good things about the Fish Box, starting from a recommendation from the staff at Bricín in Killarney. We also knew that this place was popular, based on the way the "No Reservations"-related clause was presented and later when we successfully arrived early for immediate seating, and noticed how fast the place filled up later. We all ordered Fish and Chips, which as we sometimes say: We liked it, but we didn't love it. The portions were generous and even the half order of Fish and Chips was impressive. We also ordered a Jumbo Calamari Starter which we all enjoyed. For drinks, everyone but me ordered and enjoyed a Dingle Mule, while I settled on a Dick Mack's IPA. Fish Box staff were friendly and hard working, and things moved quickly here in terms of being waited on, delivery from the Kitchen, and paying the tab. The dining area was relaxed, and like the food: fresh, clean, and fun. read more

We wanted to try to avoid some of the crowds and checked in at the Fish Box for an early dinner. The wait lasted around half an hour which wasn't too long. Notification was via a text message and international phone numbers were no issue. Once seated we already had an idea of what we wanted from the menu which listed a decent selection of fried and non fried choices. The crispy chilli hake started out as a sweet and crispy dish but after a while this sauce just overpowered the meal. I think it would've been better to get the sauce on the side and consume to my liking. The fish box was more than enough variety to get a taste for their "submerged" seafood menu. Crisp and hot. Our server was very friendly and did a good job with updates on our order, fast delivery from the kitchen and check ins after our food was served. read more

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I dont get it. It wasn't good and it was expensive and very long wait. We were very unimpressed. Personally would look elsewhere. Ate couple bites before gave up and server didnt even question what was wrong. I guess they are used to people not able to eat it. Bread was best part. Hubby tried soup and didnt like it either. read more

The Fish Box - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

Some of the best fish and chips I've ever have. Service was super fast and the food came out quick and piping hot. The restaurant and bathrooms were very clean. They take a lot of pride in their restaurant. read more

The Fish Box - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

I was excited by all the great reviews but for some reason all the food items we tried missed the mark. It was the tasting box with calamari monk fish etc plus chips. The fries were actually inedible and I love even cold fries so that's a huge statement ... they actually smelled like chemicals? Also not cooked enough. The fish was ok the batter fine. Just not a ton of flavor. I didn't like any of the calamari or monk fish - they all looked / tasted about the same . The coconut (?) shrimp was decent hard to mess that up. I left rather hungry. Oh and the calamari had like long stringy skin pieces you couldn't bite thru so you had to like skin it I- was kind of grossed out. Three stars because the place is super cute I loved the bathroom wallpaper and tier service was excellent read more

The Fish Box - Rest room wallpaper - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

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The staff was very attentive and friendly at this popular family run business. They offer a shareable seafood platter that we enjoyed along with a cup of chowder and crab arancini. The soup was delicious. The arancini were crispy and tasty but seemed a bit pricey for 3 pieces. The seafood platter was good but the calamari, while cooked perfectly were on the soggy side. They were not as delicious and crispy as the fish and shrimp on the platter. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and was very busy. We were there on a holiday weekend and felt lucky to get a table at lunchtime read more

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This was the favorite meal of our whole trip in Ireland! My husband had seafood chowder nearly every night and this one was the most flavorful and chock-full of different types of seafood. The pan fried hake was also fantastic - incredibly fresh fish and a delicious garlic sauce. The restaurant was quite busy but service was still attentive and timely. The nautical decor made for a fun ambience, especially given the fish is caught locally on the Dingle Peninsula! read more

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The fish box was a nice and relatively casual place to eat within dingle! When we came, there were several families! Food: we ordered the fish and chips and chicken sandwich and both were really good! The fish and chips were not as greasy as they normally are! Service: great service! Our waitress was so friendly! Ambience: low key, casual ambience! read more

The Fish Box - Fish and chips and chicken sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

Great food and they have a super friendly and attentive team! Worth visiting. It's a family owned spot that locally sources everything and it shows in the quality. We tried the chicken sandwich, sharing box, and one of their vegetarian options all of which were fantastic. Large portions with good flavors. Highly recommend making a reservation as they are quite busy! read more

Everything about The Fish Box is 5 stars. The food is all fresh and local. The family run business starts on their boat where they source their seafood. We ordered the dinner box for 2, a delightful sampler of fish, shrimp and calamari. This turned out to be more than we could possibly eat. We also shared a cup of their seafood chowder, which is loaded with yumminess. The service was attentive without hovering and the decor is fresh and clean. They don't do reservations. We arrived just before 6 pm and waited less than 20 min for a table. When we left an hour later, I heard the hostess tell customers coming in the waiting was 90 minutes. This was on a Tuesday in May. I highly recommend The Fish Box read more

There was a bit of a wait, but it was well worth it. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the fish and chips, and the fish was fried to perfection: light, crispy, and flavorful. Honestly, some of the best fish and chips I've ever had. Highly recommend! read more

The Fish Box - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

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If your going to try get a reservation. Food was great. Crowded and loud. Showed up without the reservation and the wait was an hour and a half read more

Holy O'Shit! One of the Top 2 Chowders I've ever eaten! Had the Fish and Chips and my wife had the Fish Box.... Both were great. But the Chowder.... Amazing! Dingle is a cool destination and Ireland was been awesome, but I will truly always remember this chowder. read more

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Sorry but this was not a 5 star experience. Not that anything was particularly wrong but after reading these reviews and waiting 1.5 hours i was expecting more. This is just good Irish fish and chips (and other fried bits) but with a long wait attached. FWIW If I had just walked in with no expectations I would have still given 4 stars. That said the service again was ok, not bad or great. The restsurant was busy and clean and they didn't dally bussing tables so that part of the experience was good. Overall the restaurant seemed clean and presented well. read more

No pics but we waited an hour (Make reservations) for a spot at 7pm on a Wednesday night....- it's summer and high season so there's that. The fish tacos were great / we also had the Burger and she said it was good but was a bit pricey overall for nice again fried good... read more

The service was great. The food was OK. Definitely a place to go if you're in Dingle, but I'd rather go to Dick Mack's and spend all the nights money there or at another local haunt. read more

The Fish Box - Mussels (box combo?) can't remember the name. - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

Service was prompt and cordial. We had 4 dif entrees, and they were all flavorful. Bustling spot with what looked to be happy customers. We also wandered around the church nearby. Pretty grounds. read more

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Mediocre, forgettable food OK service High prices Not worth the hype Followed Yelp and online reviews and was disappointed in the entire experience ask a local for a recommendation read more

While visiting the Dingle Peninsula I wanted to enjoy the local delicacy: Fish & Chips. Also, The Fish Box harvests their catch off their own boat! Talk about really local. The Fish Box came up in a search and when I tried to go for dinner it was a busy crowd unfortunately, I walked in just as they were closing the kitchen (Pro Tip: they stop serving 30 minutes before closing.) I came back the next day for another attempt and was successful: only a five-minute wait to turn around a table, which I did in a seating area outside next to their to-go/pickup window. I ordered the Fish Box which was a combo of fried fish, calamari, and shrimp served with chips and a side salad. Here's the breakdown: Fish: Fried tempura style and adorned with spices- I've never seen that before! Enjoyed the different style of fry compared to what is typically done back in the US Calamari: Long rings of squid with really nice breading and a great spice- probably the highlight of the combo for me Shrimp: I thought they were shrimp but were probably prawns, they were large and had that prawn taste vs. shrimp Chips: Needs salt but typical thick cuts of potato Salad: Spring mix with cherry tomatoes The box came with tartar and a remoulade/comeback style sauce which were good companions for the combo. Good portions- I took some of it home for a bonus meal later. The Fish Box lives up to its reputation as Dingle's go-to fish eatery. A great option when you want something a more mid-tier/casual sit-down experience vs. the fancier restaurants you'll find in Dingle. read more

The Fish Box - Fish Box - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

Quite simply the best seafood I've ever had in my life. I had this meal 5 years ago and I still think about it. I had the The Fish Box...fried fish, prawns, calamari-the best versions of that I've ever tasted. In every possible way, this place is worth it. Destination eating. I may just have to travel back to Dingle just to re-visit the Fish Box. Thank you for providing a life changing (ruining?) meal. read more

Absolutely amazing. We stopped based on a recommendation from the Old Weir Inn in Killarney. Really glad we did. I had the monkfish goujons, some of the best and freshest fish I've ever had. Meat was the texture of perfectly cooked lobster. W doesn't eat fish but agreed to indulge me. The place didn't have an overly fishy smell suggesting very fresh fish, which was a plus for her. And her chicken sandwich didn't disappoint. Very large portion of chicken under bacon and melted cheese. Staff was extremely friendly. You could tell they enjoyed being part of the crew. Definitely worth a visit. read more

The Fish Box - Monkfish goujons - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

Servers amazing, food fresh and delicious and the place is spotless right down to the bathrooms. Definitely worth a stop read more

The Fish Box - Seafood chowder - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

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One of my favorite meals I had in Ireland. Monkfish was out of this world, amazing drinks and sides as well. read more

The Fish Box - monkfish & chips, slaw & curry sauce, dingle gin & tonic! (across was arancini- also amazing) - Seafood Near Me - Dingle, Kentucky

Service was okay. The ambience would be good. The food was average for the price. The wait was rather long to get in. I am not sure that I would return. read more

I want all of the calamari I have for the rest of my life to be like this HUGE Cajun calamari . Our entrees, Thai Chili Monkfish and Fish & Chips were also excellent. We walked into the Fish Box and were told it would be a two hour wait, the quaint restaurant only has 6 tables and does not take reservations so I assume this is common. The hostess was very kind and told us to check back in an hour to an hour and a half and we were able to snag a table a little early. So happy they were able to squeeze us in! My Thai chili monkfish was out of my comfort zone (I'm not a big seafood gal), but I was pleasantly surprised at how tender the fish was and how flavorful the sauce made it. The fish and chips were some of our favorites from our trip. Definitely stop into Fish Box if you're in Dingle. read more

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Catching up on Yelp reviews as I visited back in October. The Fish Box is rated as one of the best place to get Fish n Chips in Ireland so this was high on my list. We arrived at opening on a Wednesday and we were one of the last groups to get a seat without having to wait. The place was full right at opening on a weekday. Ambiance is very well lit with natural lighting and the place is very small with about 6 tables. We ended up ordering the fish box to share and it was lot of food. It came with Goujons, Calamari, and Scampi. It was all delicious! The chips were also very crispy, salty, and tasty. This was definitely my favorite fish n chips on our trip. The curry sauce and the tartare sauce were very good! Prices were cheap at about €15/entree and service was great! Overall, The Fish Box was a must try if you in Dingle! read more

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This is a must stop while visiting Dingle. We enjoyed the "shared box" for two...although it could have easily fed three. The wait staff and hostess were professional. The prices were very reasonable for fresh fish! I highly recommend visiting this establishment! read more

Very good spot in Dingle for a quick lunch! The seafood was so fresh and breading thickness was perfect. Every plate does come with A LOT of food so be prepared to leave here extremely full in the best way! Service was great! Patio was beautiful on a summer day. Overall great experience and would recommend to anyone passing through here. read more

Attention everyone- it is so gratifying when Service and Magical Food come together- the staff made our evening an exceptional experience- very accommodating and attentive- Thank You , Thank You You are the highlight of our trip to Dingle, we will come back Torcuato read more