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    The Fish Wife

    4.6 (22 reviews)
    ModerateFish & Chips
    Closed 1:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Canny F.

    Came here after dinner. So I was quite full but I had to try this shop. I only wanted the fish and not the chips. It cost 6 euros for just fish but there is a minimal for credit card transactions which is 10. No biggy, I ordered the Swordfish and Plaine. One was deep fried and one was grilled. I have no idea which was which but they were so grand. Both were great quality fish. Probably the best fish from a fish and chips dish. I love the price for the quality. I didn't care so much for the sauce that accompanied the fish but I did use it. For the grilled fish, the tiny piece on top was pretty but the bigger piece on the bottom wasn't - no grilled marks. It was still very delicious though! The fried batter wasn't soaked in grease and remained crisp. I highly suggest coming here if you are in town.

    Jeff O.

    First time EVER having a kebab after a night out. Opted for the "doner kebab" which is thinly slice lamb. I've had lamb before and wasn't impressed. This kebab however was beyond amazing. Best food I've eaten in a long time. Portion was huge. Food and even just the meat by itself had amazing flavor. Served in naan bread with lots of toppings and sauce with a great flavor and nice kick! I highly recommend trying this place!

    P C.

    What a great find! How am I only the second reviewer? We just stumbled upon it while walking but her taxi driver also confirmed it's one of the better fish and chips in the area. Tips: cash only,hardly any seating, we were lucky party of two got the one and only table in the place. Most popular items: cod and haddock. ours came with a side of chips salad and mashed peas. I don't even like peas but their mashed peas the pretty tasty! Would definitely come back again!

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    Delish! The haddock is fab! Not greasy and super duper fresh! Friendly & helpful service!

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    The chips were a life changing and spiritual experience. I highly recommend the salt and vinegar.

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    Quinlan's Seafood Bar - Fish & chips

    Quinlan's Seafood Bar

    4.4(103 reviews)
    0.6 km
    €€

    Quinlan's is a can't miss stop if you are traveling around Cork! The food was fresh, the service…read morewas warm and speedy and the ambiance was lively and friendly! Definitely consider making reservations because the restaurant gets quite busy during peak times. I chose to go with the fish pie and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was seasoned perfectly. We left with our tummies full and satisfied! Make sure you make this part of your Cork stops.

    Visited for two consecutive nights 18/02 and 19/02 2026. The first night I had two appetizers,…read moreAtlantic prawn and crab sandwich, and a dessert of Ferrero Roche cheese cake. The second night I had an appetizer of seafood chowder and the John Dory fish. The cheese cake was unique, , very satisfying taste of cocoa, and the crunchy and gritty texture really felt like Ferrero Roche. For the other dishes I found something interesting. The prawns and crab sandwiches tasted standard, but the oily sauce (prawns) and the sweet and sour puree (crab sandwiches) had exquisite flavor that made one want to finish them all with a piece of bread (which I did). On the other hand, the John Dory was nicely done, texture spot-on, juicy and savoy flavor, but the white sauce looked broken and watery, and the taste was a bit on the bland side. In general I enjoyed my experience, but I wonder if they could match the quality of the sauce and the main ingredients better :)

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    Market Lane

    4.5(221 reviews)
    0.4 km
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    Market Lane is an absolute must when visiting Cork! I had the steak sandwich, and it was…read moreoutstanding, served on incredible homemade bread that was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect complement to the tender steak. I paired it with one of their locally brewed lagers, which was crisp, refreshing, and a great match for the meal. The biggest surprise was the mushroom soup. It was rich, velvety, and absolutely exquisite, served with warm house made bread that was impossible to stop eating. What truly made the experience exceptional was the hospitality. Every member of the staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel at home. Fresh local ingredients, fantastic beer, unforgettable food, and wonderful service. Market Lane deserves every bit of its five stars. Highly recommended!

    Had another visit today 23/02/2026 for dinner, ordered two appetizers and one dessert…read more The chicken liver pate was nice, rich and creamy liver flavor went well with the crispy fry bread and sour pickles. Small pork pie's pastry had some slightly overburnt and had spots, but it was crispy overall. The filling was seasoned nicely, but could use a bit more gravy or juice. The blackberry sundae with ice cream was nicely done, silky texture ice cream, sundae was rich in blackberry flavor. Other elements provide a diversity of mouthfeel, but I felt some of them were a bit of nuisance as their textures sometimes did not feel harmonized together.

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    Tasty Snacks - De best chipper in Cork, sham!

    Tasty Snacks

    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.6 km

    Mother of God. So,…read moregrowing up in Knocknaheeny, the "Churchfield Chipper" as it's locally known, was a childhood institution. We'd look forward to the days mum or dad would announce they were in the mood for a fish supper, the pots and pans stayed quiet, and I was sent forth to bring home the grub. 20 years since moving to America, I brought my heavily pregnant Californian wife to my home patch. She asked what I wanted to do, and a visit to the chipper was top of the list, and there was only one place I wanted to go. Quality? The word doesn't come close. I hear people wax poetic about Lennox's. Or Dino's. Golden Fry. Or this Douglas-ified KCs with their gourmet nonsense. Eejits, the lot of them. Gobshites and langers who don't know what they speak of, I say. These are quite possibly the best chips in Cork. Therefore the best in Ireland, and by extension, the best on earth. Yep. In centuries to come, when aliens visit the planet, those in the know will get their fix from here. And it's quantity. Such quantity. Order a pie, you get two. Order a sausage, you get two. Order the fish, I dare you. I double dare you. 'cause yeah, you're getting two. Two pieces of fish big enough to go surfing on. My wife bit into it, moaned slightly, and proclaimed it the best fish and chips she ever had. "Waaah, but it's in the northside! I don't wanna go up there!" Ah, stop now and come off de stage. The soundest people, and this place has some of the best service. My wife ended up inviting our cab driver to stay with us in California, for god's sake. So stop reading this, grab the wife, throw the kids in the Focus, and head over for a feast.

    I've been going to this chipper for years and i have to say without a doubt it is the best chipper…read morein cork. Tasty snacks is as good as it gets. The Top food are there chips. They are so nice especially with cury. Next the batterd sausages are lovely And the chicken Burger to top it all off. I Defintly recommended Tasty snacks if you are in cork.

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