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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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!
21 days ago
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
1 month ago
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
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
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
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
6 days ago
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 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
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
12 days ago
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
3 months ago
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 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
11 months ago
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
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
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
7 months ago
8 months ago
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
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
9 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
10 months ago
One of my favorite meals I had in Ireland. Monkfish was out of this world, amazing drinks and sides as well. read more
11 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
The restaurant was packed when we arrived, but we were offered two seats at the bar instead of waiting for a table. We started off by ordering two Gin Fizzes, made with local Dingle gin. I had completely forgotten that a gin fizz is made with egg whites, which my husband is allergic to, but they were so understanding and offered to make him a new one sans egg and gave me the other on the house. The drinks were delicious, as was the food: we started with a half portion of the seafood chowder, which was full of fresh seafood, and then had the fish and chips and goujons for our mains. The portions were huge! We could have easily shared one and been satisfied. Overall, great food, great service, and a wonderful experience. read more
7 months ago
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