Belfast Seafood & Fish and Chips

Welcome to Fish City

An award-winning Belfast seafood restaurant in the heart of the city centre, a stone's throw from premier shopping and leisure and Belfast's historic waterfront. From our signature sustainably sourced, premium fish and chips to aromatic fine-grain caviar and world renowned Carlingford oysters, we serve fresh, local and sustainably sourced seafood in a comfortable, atmospheric setting that pays homage to Belfast’s maritime heritage. Experience exceptional service and warm Northern Irish hospitality in the UK’s best fish and chip restaurant, and enjoy a memorable Belfast seafood experience with us.

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Award-winning

A local, family-owned independent restaurant, we began our journey in 2013, won the Seafish award for Northern Ireland’s Fish and Chip Shop of the Year in 2015, and in 2018 were voted the UK’s healthiest and most sustainable fish and chip restaurant. In 2023, we won the Environment & Sustainability Award and the UK’s Restaurant of the Year at the National Fish & Chip Awards, as well as Foodservice Champion and Marketing Champion of the Year at the Marine Stewardship Council Awards.

About Us

The UK’s Fish & Chip Restaurant of the Year

Fish City was recognised by the National Federation of Fish Friers as the UK's Fish & Chip Restaurant of the Year and the UK's Environment & Sustainability Champion at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2023.

Lunch. Dinner. Drinks. Desserts.

Menus

Tables set for service in our stately Fisherman’s Cabin, a calm, intimate, contemporary setting for you and yours to enjoy delicious food and drink in style.

Fish City's iconic muraled sea blue façade, with awning over the Terrace, one of Belfast city centre's premier al fresco dining spots on pedestrianised Ann Street.

Pan roast Irish sea trout and County Down cockles, on herb potato with samphire, salsa verde and trout caviar.

Fish City's award-winning fish and chips: a lightly battered fillet of MSC-certified sustainably sourced wild Atlantic cod, home-cut chips, with lemon, house tartare and mushy peas.

Fish City's battered whole tail scampi: battered whole tail prawns with home-cut chips, curry mayonnaise and lime.

Royal Baerii Caviar, served over ice with homemade buckwheat blinis, grated egg, crème fraîche and chives.

In the Fisherman's Cabin is a gorgeous reclaimed wooden Victorian bar from one of the old Lavery pubs. The bar is fully stocked with the finest Northern Irish spirits, including Bushmills Whiskey and Jawbox Classic Dry Gin, in addition to well-known

Strangford Lough mussels, shallots, parsley and garlic white wine cream, served with garlic ciabatta.

The Fisherman's Cabin, with sophisticated décor and comfortable leather chairs and bench seating.

Fresh Carlingford oysters on the half shell over ice, and paired with Irish whiskey.

Our Dining Rooms

Our Commitment to Sustainability

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We source all our fish responsibly

At Fish City, we are committed to responsibly and sustainably sourcing the ingredients in every dish on our menu. All of our cod, haddock, and hake are Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified sustainably sourced from well-managed wild fisheries. All other species of fish we serve are responsibly sourced and rated ‘Best Choice’ by the Marine Conservation Society. We ensure full food traceability, working with local producers wherever possible, to offer guests a menu that is flavoursome, healthy, and less impactful on the environment.

Good Food Ireland® approved

The definitive trustmark for local food and drink experiences on the island of Ireland, Good Food Ireland® audits its members, ensuring businesses with the Good Food Ireland® seal of approval provide guests and visitors to the island with authentic, premium experiences focused on certified quality, sustainability, and local food and culture.