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    Kingfisher

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    756 reviews
    #263 of 2,140 Restaurants in Dublin
    €€ - €€€, Cafe, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly
    166 Parnell Street, Dublin, Ireland
    +353 1 872 8732
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    4.0 756 reviews
    #263 of 2,140 Restaurants in Dublin, Ireland
    Certificate of Excellence2014 - 2018 Winner
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    166 Parnell Street, Dublin Ireland
    0.3 km from O'Connell Street
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    About
    The Kingfisher restaurant is a family run business for over 43 years. Serving home cooked comfort food and top notch Fish and chips. Our customers have voted us the best place to get a full Irish breakfast too.
    PRICE RANGE
    US$5-US$28
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
    CUISINES
    Cafe, Diner
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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    All reviews fish and chips fisherman's pie mixed grill liver porridge beans black pudding salad mash lasagna bread parnell street full irish breakfast all day breakfast ate here busy restaurant quick service
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Weekday Lunch Visit

    This restaurant was recommended to me by a shop assistant in the area. I was there before 12.30 pm so there were a few tables free. By the time I left after 1 pm it was full. The menu was varied from all day breakfast...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank _teachnaleachtai
    Gillian D, General Manager at Kingfisher, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Kingfisher experience with us. As a small family business, your reviews are so important to us and drive us to work even harder. Hope to see you again soon....More

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Delicious food, great service!

    Excellent fish and chips for them. The fish was Can’t hurt me and not too greasy. My first experience with smashed peas and they were pretty delicious. Friendly service. A lot of locals were eating in and getting take out which says a lot for...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank dratt2002
    Gillian D, General Manager at Kingfisher, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Kingfisher experience with us. As a small family business, your reviews are so important to us and drive us to work even harder. Hope to see you again soon....More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Brilliant meal and great venue

    We came to Kingfisher after a morning of shopping in Dublin. Not having sought the restaurant out we spotted the advertising for Dublin’s best fish and chips, whilst being a bit sceptical we did note a large amount of people in the restaurant and decided...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Dan_Cuz2016
    Gillian D, General Manager at Kingfisher, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Kingfisher experience with us. As a small family business, your reviews are so important to us and drive us to work even harder. Hope to see you again soon....More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Lovely

    We had a Fish & Chip meal twice hear and it was beautiful, lovely service and very clean. I would recommend eating here.More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank lesleyrybo
    Gillian D, General Manager at Kingfisher, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Kingfisher experience with us. As a small family business, your reviews are so important to us and drive us to work even harder. Hope to see you again soon....More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Best fish and chips in Dublin

    Heard so much about the Kingfisher and especially the fish and chips on offer there so when we had the chance to sample we did..and boy we were not disappointed; it was fantastic...best I have tasted on my many trips to Dublin. Excellent menu with...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank DerryEddie
    Gillian D, General Manager at Kingfisher, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Kingfisher experience with us. As a small family business, your reviews are so important to us and drive us to work even harder. Hope to see you again soon....More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great food at a reasonable price

    Great breakfast choice and so good we also had lunch and dinner on two other days. Staff are very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended. They also run a take away service too - great fish and chips.More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank garfieldBelfast
    Gillian D, General Manager at Kingfisher, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Kingfisher experience with us. As a small family business, your reviews are so important to us and drive us to work even harder. Hope to see you again soon....More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great place for food and a drink

    I would recommend the Kingfisher for something to eat and drink, the food is lovely and at reasonable prices too. Will definitely be visiting again.More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Luke L
    Gillian D, General Manager at Kingfisher, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Kingfisher experience with us. As a small family business, your reviews are so important to us and drive us to work even harder. Hope to see you again soon....More

    Reviewed 8 November 2018 via mobile
    Great dinner!

    My wife and I ate dinner here last night and it was really good. They have many selections of fresh fish entrees, the fish n chips were really good. The fish seemed to be really fresh and the homemade chips were really good too. The...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank brentsf
    Gillian D, General Manager at Kingfisher, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Kingfisher experience with us. As a small family business, your reviews are so important to us and drive us to work even harder. Hope to see you again soon....More

    Reviewed 6 November 2018 via mobile
    Hidden gem

    We went yesterday evening for dinner. The restaurant is opposite our hotel and we noticed the novelty of the small fish and chip takeaway on the side, so decided to check out the restaurant that evening after reading some reviews. My husband had haddock and...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank charlottebZ5351TP
    Gillian D, General Manager at Kingfisher, responded to this reviewResponded 8 November 2018

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Kingfisher experience with us. As a small family business, your reviews are so important to us and drive us to work even harder. Hope to see you again soon....More

    Reviewed 5 November 2018
    Good "comfort" food

    We stayed in Jurys Inn and ate three times in the Kingfisher. Good food - Fish&Chips especially good. Not able to reserve a table - but we never had to wait long.More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank GOMCP
    Gillian D, General Manager at Kingfisher, responded to this reviewResponded 8 November 2018

    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your Kingfisher experience with us. As a small family business, your reviews are so important to us and drive us to work even harder. Hope to see you again soon....More

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    30 December 2016|
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    Response from Kathleen M | Reviewed this property |
    We were in Dublin in Oct 2016 and it wasn't open at that point . Can anyone who has been in Dublin more recently answer this -It's directly across the road from Jury's on Parnell St .
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    2 September 2016|
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    Response from Jimcastro | Reviewed this property |
    At the moment they still closed! Sorry to tell you that!
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