The Fish Basket

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#1 of 1 Quick Bite in Rosscarbery€, Quick Bites, Irish, Seafood

+353 23 885 1716+ Add website

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Hours

Sun

9:00 - 16:30

Thu

9:00 - 15:00

Fri

9:00 - 16:00

Sat

9:00 - 16:30

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4.5

194 reviews

#1 of 1 Quick Bite in Rosscarbery

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Local cuisine, Quick Bites, Irish, Seafood, Fast food, European

“The best fish and chips with a spectacular view”

“... the Fish Basket during a cycle ride along the stunning West Cork coastline.”

“... fish and chips myself and was told there was lemon sole and haddock today.”

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Castlefreke Clonakilty, Rosscarbery P85 KV48 Ireland

+353 23 885 1716

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Fantastic fish & chips plus many more delicious seafood offerings served in what is possibly the most beautiful & unique location on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Take a stroll on the long strand beach which runs right up to the front door of our funky restaurant before enjoying some great food, coffees or in-house baking.

CUISINES

Irish, Seafood, Fast food, European

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Waterfront, Beach, BYOB, Playgrounds, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available

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JCKCork

County Cork33 contributions

Good food, friendly staff, wonderful location.

Jun 2021 • none

We called here based on the number of good reviews "The Fish Basket" has received on "Trip Advisor". The choice was limited, but the staff on duty kindly offered us the option of selecting both types of fish (Plaice and Hake) that were on the menu on the day we visited . We tried both and were glad we did as they were really tasty. The chips were nice too, but the portion size was pretty small considering the cost (€13.50). We would still recommend the location for the quality of the food presented.

Written 16 June 2021

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Intrepid Fox

Cork13 contributions

The Fish Basket is superb.

Jan 2020 • couples

Situated on glorious Long Strand, the Fish Basket is a real gem of a restaurant in West Cork. Walk the strand, marvel at Galley Head in the distance and when you've worked up an appetite pop into The Fish Basket for a generous helping of the freshest fish and home made chips, all at a very reasonable price. Memories are made in places like this. Dont miss it if you're ever round West Cork,one of the most beautiful and scenic locations in the world. Not to be missed.

Written 2 January 2020

eoghanlk

County Limerick5 contributions

Hungry when out for a drive around West Cork

Jul 2021 • couples

Called intoThe Fish Basket on a recommendation of a work colleague. My wife and I shared a sharing platter of hake/lemon sole and I think scampi and a huge portion of home made style chips(fries). Really loved it. Good efficient service despite the Covid stuff. Had to eat in the car due to dining restrictions but would definitely return.

Written 7 August 2021

Lainey McQuaid

Dublin13 contributions

Great food and gorgeous scenery

Jun 2021 • couples

Fell upon this place whilst out for a spin around Clonakilty and Roscarberry. It was a lovely surprise! We each got scampi and chips but one portion would done two of us because the portions were huge! The dining is outdoor and the scenery is breathtaking. Well worth a stop off if you're passing though.

Written 16 June 2021

Clara D

Cork210 contributions

Fishtastic food and views

Mar 2022 • couples

Fabulous location, and outdoor seating to have a view of the beach. Perfrct for a summer day. Got the fish and chips and was fab. They have those cool buzzer things too, so when you order you wait outside, and when the buzzer vibrants, the food is ready to collect. Fish and chips was very tasty and highly recommend a visit for the view and the food.

Written 2 April 2022

Cian M

1 contribution

Fantastic Fish and Chips

Mar 2022 • none

We went there on Mother's day and it was fairly packed. I had to queue for an hour but it was well worth it. Probably the nicest (and freshest) fish and chips I have had in years. The fish sharing box is huge and even the kids fish and chips is quite large and was devoured by my 10 year old. Staff were very friendly and I have to give a special mention to the coffee. Very tasty! We will definitely be back again.

Written 28 March 2022

kevinashley567

Cheshire4 contributions

Hidden gem

Sept 2022 • family

There is always a que , wich speaks volumes , as the food is worth the wait , on a lovely day you can sit outside watching the ocean & tuck into some lovely fish & chips, I always make a point of visiting, on my holidays. Beautiful, staff are lovely & helpful & assist with my dietary needs well done guys. A must for a lovely hearty takeaway

Written 24 September 2022

John M

Dublin3 contributions

Blissful fish

Jul 2022 • family

On hols in Baltimore, the family vacating a nearby cottage recommended this place so we stopped in after a long spell on inchydoney. Busy but not waiting long, first rate fish & chips, really as good as I've had anywhere, 10yr old son estatic about his scampi. Food of this quality should be commonplace in tourist locations but unfortunately most places don't make the effort. As such this place should be supported and comes with a full endorsement from me & family. Well done!

Written 13 July 2022

Melissa

Cork177 contributions

Good food, slow service.

Jul 2020 • solo

I have been to this restaurant many times at various locations and the food is always lovely. The fish is fresh and there menu is different from other fish and chip places (fish tacos are very good). It was my 1st visit post COVID and there was a long wait and you couldn't call ahead to order. Nice place to stop off but I'll probably wait till after the summer season to go again.

Written 29 July 2020

Plainas Days

3 contributions

Day out on Long Strand

Jan 2022 • family

Great 2 hours on dunes with kids. Cold day Jan 2nd 2022 and I joined the queue (well signed social distancing). 35 minutes from queue start to receiving food. Met the ‘usherer’ at the side of the Fish Basket. He was rude, sarcastic and bad mannered when he ‘pulled me up’ for not understanding the undocumented/unsigned ‘ orocedures for placing an order at the take away. I decided to not order food for myself (& bought take away elsewhere later) but couldn’t disappoint my kids. I did buy a cappucino. Euros 3.00 for the smallest paper cup of coffee I have ever purchased in Ireland. My kids enjoyed the tasty fish & chips but the whole experience was ruined for me, particularly, with the man’s sarcastic ‘thank you’ as I walked away from the take away. I won’t part with my money again at that establishnent.

Written 3 January 2022

The Fish Basket

Oh plain as day I was expecting to hear from you. One of the rudest customers ever to grace our restaurant over the Christmas holidays. No Christmas cheer here. Even the guy in the line behind you commented on how rude you were. You refused a menu twice when I offered you one in the line and when you came to order you walked straight passed me and the please wait here sign. I had to ask you to come back to where we take the orders outside so as to reduce numbers inside. I asked what could I get for you to which you sarcastically answered “well, what have you got…”. When I offered you a menu for a third time you quickly followed that up by immediately calling me rude and ill mannered and asking “did I want your business or not”.. It was at this point that I should have said no and asked you to leave but I said I’d bite my tongue seeing as you had waited in the line for food and I knew either way at this stage you were planning your TripAdvisor revenge. It took all I had in me to give you that thank you as you left but I am thankful to all customers no matter what although I could feel your own sarcastic nodding gesture towards me was totally NOT genuine. The man in the line behind you then said “that’s not the last you’ll hear from her” as he rolled his eyes to heaven and we got on with our day and serving all the rest of our loyal happy customers. Sure enough, 2 days later when you’ve had time to compose your thrashing of us, here we are. I’m glad the kids at least were happy with their meal and hopefully in the future they will remember our fantastic food and the fun they had in the dunes and come back again when they are older and thankfully they will drop you off somewhere to part with your own money getting take away and cheap cappuccinos elsewhere Look out folks, plain as day can have quite the sting. All the best. Peter the “usher” who is actually the owner.

Written 4 January 2022

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

5CorkSarahh

Cork23 contributions

In a word, perfect

Apr 2022 • family

So I'm on a quest to find top class fish and chips at good value. Travelled over 40 miles to check this place out today. Myself and 3 kids. After a nice stroll on the beach we headed in. Greeted warmly by a nice girl who took our order outside and organised a table for us. I ordered the fish and chips myself and was told there was lemon sole and haddock today. She told me I could have both, also ordered two kids fish and chips and the burger for the non fish eater. Seated promptly and when food came it was amazing. Lemon sole and haddock perfectly fresh and batter light and crispy. Kids meals really good too, they were delightful . Burger very tasty too. All for 37 euro. For me, this place is no. 1 for what it does. Followed by saltee in Kilmore Quay and monks Lane Timoleague. Keep up the good work guys and never leave the standards drop. We need these options along our coasts.

Written 21 April 2022

Kieran

Ireland3 contributions

Great food and professional service

Aug 2023 • family

One of my favourite places for a quick lunch. Visited on bank holiday weekend and had to queue, the staff were friendly and helpful and despite the wait the order and buzzer collect service was slick and effective. As someone who works in the industry this was very clever and professional. Food was great, the share box was delicious and good value and the open crab sandwich was fantastic and presented in a way you would not expect at a picnic bench beside the beach!

Written 10 August 2023

rorywg

Hambledon11 contributions

Always worth the trip

Jun 2023 • family

The best fish and chips I have ever eaten- repeatedly. Whenever we visit family in West Cork, we make a point of going here. Amazing fish, the best scampi you'll ever eat, and piles of delicious chips. Best of all, you can call ahead so the food is ready when you arrive, and bring a bottle of something good to enjoy with it. Fantastic.

Written 5 July 2023

Declan Liam G

Dublin3 contributions

Room for improvement

Jul 2023 • solo

For a much improved experience table service, or delivery of what you ordered to your table inside or outside would make it a much better experience. I ordered at the counter, paid, took my seat and then the staff came over to me to tell me my coffee was ready and to be collected at the counter. Would have made much more sense if they would have brought it directly. Saw this happening a few times in the 25min I was there, and each customer had the same reaction as me. I intend this to be constructive for the management.

Written 22 July 2023

Elaine Shanahan

Hi Thank you for you visit and glad you enjoyed your meal. All feedback is greatly appreciated. At the fish basket unfortunately as a business similar to many others we do not offer table service. We ask that the customer do a little bit of the leg work and help us out. Our business model is first come first serve, order from the counter and pay on ordering, collect ordered coffees cakes etc from the counter and only then take a seat. If sitting outside we give a buzzer which sounds when food is ready for collection. If sitting inside we drop your order to the table. This is as I said quite similar to many other businesses and is done purely because of the cost of running a business at present and the lack of staff currently in the hospitality sector. We hope that this clears up any confusion and look forward to seeing you again. All the best for now. Peter Owner.

Written 8 August 2023

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Susan M

Dublin319 contributions

Scrumptious!

May 2021 • couples

We visited this place elevated on the dunes of The Long Strand, between Castlefreke & Roscarberry.. During these times of COVID it was extremely well organised, every was so friendly. The fish tasted like it had just jumped out of sea onto your plate, absolutely delicious. I had crab, it was delicious and my husband had fish & chips with mushy peas, so so fresh. If you’re in the area go, it’s not to be missed & whats more you can get a seat overlooking the beach…what’s not to like!

Written 30 June 2021

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