The Fish Shop began life as a fishmonger's counter and still buys directly from day boats, chalking up whatever comes in that morning. The room is small and simple — a handful of tables around an open kitchen — with a menu that changes daily based on the catch.
| Price | €€€ (mains €22–€35 / ~$24.20–$38.50) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Tue–Sat 12:30–14:30 & 17:30–21:30; closed Sun–Mon |
| Reservations | Essential; book at fish-shop.ie |
| Address | 6 Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 Ireland |
Signature dishes
- Dublin Bay prawn tempura
- Fish finger sandwich with tartare sauce
- Whole baked bream with sea vegetables
Good to know
- Known for
- Small neighbourhood seafood restaurant with chalkboard menu based on daily catch; Michelin Bib Gourmand
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Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding
Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Ireland.
Location
6 Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 Ireland
53.3483, -6.2824 View on map
Highlights
- Michelin Bib Gourmand for value seafood cooking
- Menu rewritten daily based on the morning's catch
- Small, open-kitchen room in the Smithfield food cluster
Tips for visiting
- Because the menu changes daily, ask the server what came in that morning rather than picking blind from an online menu
- Smithfield has several other good places nearby (including an omakase counter) — worth combining into one food-focused evening