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The Fish Basket

Same great Food, NEW location

The Fish Basket - vie from outside

Long Strand Beach

Our new location right on the Longstrand Beach

The Fish Basket

Our Delicious story

The Fish Basket is the creation of Peter and Elaine Shanahan.

We are serving fresh fish & chips locally sourced from West Cork.

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Cooking is an art and patience a virtue. Careful shopping, fresh ingredients and an unhurried approach are nearly all you need.
There is one more thing - love. Love for food and love for those you invite to your table.
With a combination of these things, you can be an artist.

They all our food

Just a few of many positive comments about our food!

  • Delicious fish and chips with mushy peas, lovely way to finish off a Sunday evening.

    Clare Harrington Avatar Clare Harrington
    July 15, 2015

    The best fish and chips EVER! Especially the scampi!

    Beverley Sara Egan Avatar Beverley Sara
    September 8, 2017

    positive review  delicious delicious delicious, fabulous location and great food & service ????????

    June Goggin-Monaher Avatar June Goggin-Monaher
    May 12, 2019

    positive review  outdoor dining and good food

    Mary Daly Avatar Mary Daly
    September 15, 2018
  • On Sunday 16th July, a group of ~35 of us rocked up, impromptu, to the Fish Basket. We were several nationalities visiting from the International Space University. The staff responded wonderfully, and with the best attitude. They took our orders patiently, as some of us had little English. Food was delivered efficiently and was beautifully fresh, crispy batter on the fish and perfectly cooked chips, followed by a slice of divine chocolate cake. The location was perfect, beautiful view over rosscarbery, bathroom facilities, and even coffee! For some it was their first experience of fish and chips, others were fish and chip veterans, but everyone agreed the food was excellent! Thanks to everyone at the fish basket for their amazing hospitality and for making us all feel so welcome, oh and the full tummies! ��

    Amy Capener Avatar Amy Capener
    July 18, 2017

    positive review  Beautiful fresh food and with the amazing homemade touch

    Siobhan Helen Avatar Siobhan Helen
    October 3, 2019

    positive review  Had the fresh fish tacos ???? today for lunch, best ever! Would highly recommend ????

    Nollaig Hurley Avatar Nollaig Hurley
    August 21, 2019

    positive review  We cannot recommend the fish basket enough.the most amazing lunch we have had in a long time.mouth watering,plate licking,delicious food devoured by grown ups and kids alike .staff were sooo friendly ,efficient and accommodating.location was unbelievable. Cannot wait for our return.5stars.top marks.golden buzzer

    Sara Barry Avatar Sara Barry
    August 28, 2019
  • 1 star for fresh fish - avoid "platter - enough for 2" - ?? 2 toddlers perhaps - minus 4 stars for poor value

    Anne Marie Lankester Avatar Anne Marie
    August 18, 2015

    positive review  Not what we were expecting, so much more. Beautiful crispy batter on perfectly cooked fish, mussels to die for and if you didn't want fish and chips, other great choices available. We all agreed it was the best seafood around. Really friendly and helpful people and we were also able to sit outside with our dog, who enjoyed it as well. Can't wait to go again.

    Jean Healy Avatar Jean Healy
    July 28, 2019

    positive review  We were directed to The Fish Basket a couple of years ago when you were in the van and we were very impressed with the scampi and chips! Rediscovered you yesterday at Long Strand and it was as impressive. Portions were very generous and the food was gorgeous. Congratulations on the new location and best wishes for 2019.

    Maura O'Connell Avatar Maura O'Connell
    January 2, 2019

    Just home after fantastic food in this lovely spot. We will be back soon. Everyone in the car was very happy which isn't always easy.

    Louise O'Leary Avatar Louise O'Leary
    June 27, 2018
  • positive review  Really fresh fish. Fantastic location.

    Martin Martin Avatar Martin Martin
    January 26, 2019

    positive review  This is a hidden gem. On our way to Skibbereen we made a special detour to here. Our 1st visit and we were not disappointed. On the strand with fab views we were able to walk off our dinner. The decor is quirky and fun. At peak times you may have to wait for table but so worth it. All the staff were very pleasant and friendly. We had 1 of the sharing platter the nicest and freshest fish I think I've ever tasted. very reasonably priced. Home made chips were yum. will definitely be going here again.

    Sharon Naughton Egan Avatar Sharon Naughton
    August 11, 2019

    Great food, excellent views, well worth the visit ????

    Ronan Fleet Avatar Ronan Fleet
    August 12, 2017

    Had a good lunch with my wife and daughter Love it love love it

    Norzainuri Albakri Avatar Norzainuri Albakri
    August 15, 2017
  • positive review  It is OUTSTANDING in every way. We LOVE this place ... so lucky to be living in that area. Kids just love hake, lemon sole, you name it.

    Kay Roycroft Avatar Kay Roycroft
    August 30, 2019

    Yum yum yum, love to come here. Also such a safe haven for the kids. Which means we can eat in peace while the kids play! ������!!!

    Kimberlee Mc Namara Avatar Kimberlee Mc
    July 10, 2018

    The fish in batter was cooked to perfection Lovely outside seated area with amazing view over Rosscarbrey. And great for families as they have a sand pit and some chickens and pigs �

    Eilish Hayes Avatar Eilish Hayes
    July 12, 2018

    positive review  Enjoyed a fabulous lunch in the Fish Basket yesterday, sandwiched in between 2 walks on the spotless, wild & wonderful beach. Helena was very welcoming & I enjoyed the Special of the day - HUGE prawns & crab claws in garlic butter with chips! I was in Heaven - Looking forward to going back!

    Mairéad Lavelle Avatar Mairéad Lavelle
    September 13, 2019

Let's eat.

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We operate on a first come, first served basis.
No bookings taken.
Please call 023 885 1716 or check out social media pages for up to date opening hours.

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