Melanie, it was there two years ago anyhow – assume it still is. Wasn’t overly impressed with the stock last time I was in there though – might just have been an off day.
Anyone used the fish counter in fallon & byrne? assume its fairly pricey, but whats the quality like?
They do lovely fresh fish at the farmers market in Marley Park. Although it probably isn’t much use if you’re in town, but you could try out the markets in your area. I thought it was the nicest fish I’ve had for some time.
The fish in fallon and byrne can be good but other times it looks just awful. I’d only recommend buying fish there if you know by looking at it if it is fresh or not – if you don’t generally deal with fish, I wouldn’t trust them, to be honest.
I find, living in the city centre, that I normally resort to M&S fish. It’s always fresh at least even if it pre packaged.
I have heard that there’s a good fish monger near the fish market in Smithfield called Kish but I’ve yet to check it out. Having fish in our house normally turns into a day out in Howth – go for a walk, buy lots of fish, come home for dinner. YUM, but oh so impractical if you fancy a quick healthy dinner mid week.
M&S fish is always good and there’s often some sort of offer there: Jean picked up four delicious trout fillets for €5 last summer. Cristi, was the Asia Market’s fish any good?
That Sea Pearls place was weird… I went in to ask if they had any lemon sole and he couldn’t grasp the concept- wanted to give me sole and a lemon. Very rude also.
There’s a fishmongers in Donnybrook on the garda side which is alright.
The fishmongers in Donnybrook (beside Fox’s) is called Molloys. I shop there every week. The fish is probably on the pricey side but it has never been less than excellent. They always keep the fish on loads of ice which is so important for freshness, and although they seem slightly grumpy, once you are a regular customer they look after you very well.
Wrights of Marino is an excellent fishmonger and so, so cheap! Must do a post on this place sometime, I always swing by if I’m driving anywhere nearby.
@Peter, yes, it was fine but I must say that I have my doubts regarding chinese fresh food, you know that (and I dont’ want to be rude&anything like this) they don’t have standards for aquaculture, they don’t care too much about healthy&safety foods.
So……..it was good, but definitely I just want to buy fish from an Irish fishmonger. I can trust them more, that’s for sure.
I live in Milltown D6 – does anybody know something in this area?
I also thought I saw it open on Saturday. Otherwise, Lawlors of Upper Rathmines Road have a fish counter as well as a selection of smoked fish and crab meat.
I have to say, in total contrast to what some other people here think, I really like Sea Pearls. I think they do lovely fish and the difference in flavour and texture between their produce and Superquinn is huge. It may not be the most fancy premises and they may be a little slow at times, but I’d get over that to get good food..actually, the other day I asked him if he had a larger portionof salmon and he went out back, got a whole salmon and cut exactly what I wanted from it, no fuss. If that isn’t customer service, I don’t know what is! Refreshing shop, so different from the supermarket chains we have become so dependent on.
Fish counter on Fallon & Byrne pretty good esp on delivery days – tuesday seems best to me. Michael Byrnes Butchers in Sandymount also have a fish counter which is excellent if a bit pricey
It was one of those weird things… all trace of the place had disappeared? Is it on this street, I asked myself, or am I going mad? Seemingly, it’s the latter. I do like Sea Pearls despite the slowness and hope it hasn’t closed down!
Kish in Smithfield is great. I wish they stayed open until after 1pm on a Sunday though as I tend to like my lie-ins at the weekend :). Fish selection is wide, tastes great and the service is good. Also have a decent selection of frozen fish and fish accompaniments there.
There’s a little fishmonger at the top of Manor Street across from the Aughrim St junction that’s excellent value. It’s a little bit grim inside but the fishmonger is lovely and the fish is always good.
yes there is a lovely butcher/ fishmonger on Meath Street, the one furthest from the Thomas Street End of Meath Street, as in the one closest to the Coombe. You have fish and poultry on the left, and pork and stuff on the right. I can only recommend it!!
The best fresh fish you will find every Saturday at the Honest2Goodness Farmers’ Market in Glasnevin. Gannet Fishmongers from Galway. To get the best choice, you will have to be there early as the fish is snapped up quickly. Highly recommendable!!!
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 12:50 pm
There is (was?) a fishmonger in baggot street, on the merrion square side, just next to Tesco. I have always meant to go but I have never been yet.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Melanie, it was there two years ago anyhow – assume it still is. Wasn’t overly impressed with the stock last time I was in there though – might just have been an off day.
Anyone used the fish counter in fallon & byrne? assume its fairly pricey, but whats the quality like?
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Fishmongers on baggot street closed down some time ago
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 1:26 pm
They do lovely fresh fish at the farmers market in Marley Park. Although it probably isn’t much use if you’re in town, but you could try out the markets in your area. I thought it was the nicest fish I’ve had for some time.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 1:29 pm
A bit far out for you, but I believe there’s a great value fishmongers in Lakelands in Kilmacud.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 1:56 pm
There’s a fishmongers in Smithfield that has a fantastic selection. I’ve only been once so I can’t remember if it was good value.
http://www.kishfish.ie/
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 2:01 pm
The fish in fallon and byrne can be good but other times it looks just awful. I’d only recommend buying fish there if you know by looking at it if it is fresh or not – if you don’t generally deal with fish, I wouldn’t trust them, to be honest.
I find, living in the city centre, that I normally resort to M&S fish. It’s always fresh at least even if it pre packaged.
I have heard that there’s a good fish monger near the fish market in Smithfield called Kish but I’ve yet to check it out. Having fish in our house normally turns into a day out in Howth – go for a walk, buy lots of fish, come home for dinner. YUM, but oh so impractical if you fancy a quick healthy dinner mid week.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Have you people tried Asia Market on Drury Street (very close to Grafton)? I bought some seabreams and trouts from there, and some fresh prawns too…
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 2:22 pm
M&S fish is always good and there’s often some sort of offer there: Jean picked up four delicious trout fillets for €5 last summer. Cristi, was the Asia Market’s fish any good?
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 2:27 pm
That Sea Pearls place was weird… I went in to ask if they had any lemon sole and he couldn’t grasp the concept- wanted to give me sole and a lemon. Very rude also.
There’s a fishmongers in Donnybrook on the garda side which is alright.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I havent been there in over a year but Kish fish in Bow Street, Smithfield is great.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Hi, does anyone know if there is a good fishmongers on Meath street?
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 2:47 pm
The fishmongers in Donnybrook (beside Fox’s) is called Molloys. I shop there every week. The fish is probably on the pricey side but it has never been less than excellent. They always keep the fish on loads of ice which is so important for freshness, and although they seem slightly grumpy, once you are a regular customer they look after you very well.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Do Wrights of Marino have a shop in Fairview? Also there Moore St for fresh fish in the city centre.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Wrights of Marino is an excellent fishmonger and so, so cheap! Must do a post on this place sometime, I always swing by if I’m driving anywhere nearby.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 3:36 pm
@Peter, yes, it was fine but I must say that I have my doubts regarding chinese fresh food, you know that (and I dont’ want to be rude&anything like this) they don’t have standards for aquaculture, they don’t care too much about healthy&safety foods.
So……..it was good, but definitely I just want to buy fish from an Irish fishmonger. I can trust them more, that’s for sure.
I live in Milltown D6 – does anybody know something in this area?
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Are you sure Sea Pearls is closed Peter? I was only in there the other day and got some really good salmon…
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 4:43 pm
I also thought I saw it open on Saturday. Otherwise, Lawlors of Upper Rathmines Road have a fish counter as well as a selection of smoked fish and crab meat.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 4:51 pm
I have to say, in total contrast to what some other people here think, I really like Sea Pearls. I think they do lovely fish and the difference in flavour and texture between their produce and Superquinn is huge. It may not be the most fancy premises and they may be a little slow at times, but I’d get over that to get good food..actually, the other day I asked him if he had a larger portionof salmon and he went out back, got a whole salmon and cut exactly what I wanted from it, no fuss. If that isn’t customer service, I don’t know what is! Refreshing shop, so different from the supermarket chains we have become so dependent on.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Fish counter on Fallon & Byrne pretty good esp on delivery days – tuesday seems best to me. Michael Byrnes Butchers in Sandymount also have a fish counter which is excellent if a bit pricey
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 4:58 pm
It was one of those weird things… all trace of the place had disappeared? Is it on this street, I asked myself, or am I going mad? Seemingly, it’s the latter. I do like Sea Pearls despite the slowness and hope it hasn’t closed down!
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Kish in Smithfield is great. I wish they stayed open until after 1pm on a Sunday though as I tend to like my lie-ins at the weekend :). Fish selection is wide, tastes great and the service is good. Also have a decent selection of frozen fish and fish accompaniments there.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Oops, I meant “1pm on Saturday” in the above post. They are open during the week and till 1pm on Sat. Not open Sunday at all.
Wednesday 10 February, 2010 at 8:51 pm
I passed by Sea Pearls today and it’s definitely open. Maybe it was just shut for renovations or something?
Thursday 11 February, 2010 at 10:44 am
There’s a little fishmonger at the top of Manor Street across from the Aughrim St junction that’s excellent value. It’s a little bit grim inside but the fishmonger is lovely and the fish is always good.
Thursday 11 February, 2010 at 10:55 am
The fish in Howth is so good its worth the trip
Thursday 11 February, 2010 at 11:39 am
The fishmongers on Baggot St closed some time ago, a shame. Really hope Sea Pearls doesn’t go the same way, I’ve only recently discovered it!
Thursday 11 February, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Pa,
yes there is a lovely butcher/ fishmonger on Meath Street, the one furthest from the Thomas Street End of Meath Street, as in the one closest to the Coombe. You have fish and poultry on the left, and pork and stuff on the right. I can only recommend it!!
Maria
Sunday 14 February, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Kish is a great place. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
Tuesday 6 July, 2010 at 11:23 am
The best fresh fish you will find every Saturday at the Honest2Goodness Farmers’ Market in Glasnevin. Gannet Fishmongers from Galway. To get the best choice, you will have to be there early as the fish is snapped up quickly. Highly recommendable!!!