The Fish Basket in Castlefreke

Staff are top class , food is second to none , fresh and tasty , yum yum

My wife and I happened upon this place earlier this year while on a trip around West Cork. It was February and lots of locals were stopping there for lunch. It was the best fish and chips I have ever had (and I've had a few!). Top quality, so fresh, and perfectly cooked. We took away some sausage rolls as well and these were also delicious and of the same high quality. Hats off to all involved with this business!

Big fan of the fish basket. Whether we're popping in for a take away coffee or a sit down meal it's always been excellent. Never have had a bad experience. Coffee is great. They use WCC coffee beans which is always a positive. Recently sat inside here for fish and chips and it was really good. Definitely recommend!

Nice busy seaside fish restaurant- exactly what you would expect. We ordered take-away, fish and chips and half and half fish and scampi and chips - $€35.00 It was torture driving home to Cork with the smell in the car and not being allowed to eat it. But no sooner home, into the air fryer for a couple minutes, and down the hatch... delicious. And the 5th 🌟- it just hit the spot.

The Fish Basket is an absolute gem. You simply cannot beat the location, right alongside the beach. The food is absolutely delicious, and it is high-quality and all locally sourced. On top of that, the staff are fabulous —so friendly and efficient, which makes the whole experience perfect. A mandatory stop if you're in West Cork for a very tasty seaside meal!

Brilliant selection of food. Scampi and Haddock combo meal was such a great idea! Big portion and very reasonable. Incredible scenery nearby too.

The fish and chips was one of the best I have tried anywhere. The side salad was great. It was the perfect lunch. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

Great find on the wild Atlantic way. Had the fish and chips. One of the best fish and chips anywhere. It was super fresh and seasoned perfectly.

Decent food, though some dishes are a little bland. The standout is the regular fish and chips — always fresh and well cooked. Prices aren’t cheap, but the setting and atmosphere on a sunny day make it worthwhile. One thing that consistently irks me is the way staff ask customers to split up at the door — one person to go inside and order, the other to immediately find a table outside. I understand this for larger groups, but when visiting as a pair it feels overbearing and unnecessarily patronising. I’ve seen it create awkward exchanges for plenty of people, needlessly complicating what should be a simple process. And please — bring back the regular soft drinks. That new brand is awful.

Fantastic fish right by the seaside. After a dip in the sea, you just can't beat it. Fresh, simple, well cooked seafood at a fair price for the location. On a sunny day, sit outside and view the beautiful blue while biting into the ocean's bounty. This place can get incredibly busy on a nice day so be prepared to wait in line for quite a while.