Ever since the hotel concierge guy recommended this place to me, I am hooked. In fact, this is another place that I must come every time I am in Dublin. It's just like The Oyster Bar at Harrods in London, or Joe's Shanghai in NY to me. :) They've been in business for awhile - focused on fish and chips. It's such a tiny place which you could almost miss, but if you come here during lunch hours, you'll see lots of people waiting in a queue. Anyhow, I always get cod which I am supposed to do according to my local friends although they may have some specials (aka deals) on other fish. ;) You can get fish only or with chips. I used to get cod and chips, but they got me tons of chips, so now I just order cod - but they still put some chips which are good enough for me. I also make sure to add extra vinegar - makes them taste so good. Sometimes I find a place to sit nearby and unwrap the package right outside of the store to eat, or walk 5 min to go back to Westin hotel to eat. When I get in a hotel elevator (very tiny) and if there are other guests, it's obvious that I have a fish and chips package and I get their "oh, it smells so good..." smile. :) read more

Yum! Came here while on holiday in Dublin. It's a pretty famous place and they have a huge list of the celebrities that have visited on the wall. It's a tiny place where they only offer takeaway items and be warned that they only take cash! I imagine there are huge lines that form during regular meal times - luckily we came at an awkward time (around 16:30). We took two orders of fish & chips to go. I asked for mine generously doused with malt vinegar and salt. We had a 15 minute walk to get back to our hotel, but we hustled. I could feel the warmth of the food while clutching the bag. Once we unwrapped our goodies, we could see that everything was still warm and dug in. It was really yummy! The fish was tender and moist and the batter was crisp but chewy. The portions were huge and we each had a lot of chips left after we'd had our fill. read more

Leo Burdock - takeaway fish & chips (at our hotel) - Fast Food Near Me - Dublin, D

Leo Burdock is a must try if you are Dublin. We went in and got two fish and chips combos. The servings were HUGE. The fish is crispy & flaky and the chips perfectly fried. My husband accidentally ordered his without any salt and he said it was flavorless. I had mine with vinegar and salt, it was good but nothing exceptional. Definitely a good quick bite. Note: This location is take away only. read more

Always a good meal, smoke cod and chips. Best option in Dublin for a fish and chip by far. 5

Picture this: It was late, nothing was open, 3 fat americans were hungry. So we ended up here. The line was speckled with drunks and a lady who bought all the onion rings but that did not scare us away. We ordered our fish and chips and went on our way. When we got home we tore open the package to find a average meal. I was hoping for life changing but this just came short of that. The fish was sort of soggy and flavorless and the fries were not much better than burger kings. So if you want something average but not great go here. On the plus side... a lot of celebs and their crews have been here. read more

Leo Burdock - greasy even for the americans - Fast Food Near Me - Dublin, D

If 11 people review this site on Yelp.ie, you know its famous. That's like getting 1000 reviews for Cheeseboard Pizza in Berkeley, CA. The ratio is roughly proportional. But, I digress. Leo Burdock's is exactly what I wanted for fish and chips and it did not disappoint what-so-ever. After a 30+ minute walk, I was finally standing outside in line for this deliciousness. The line moved fast and soon enough, I was treking through the city, clutching onto my precious package of golden battered fried fish and fries on the way to St. Steven's Green. Eating this was one of my best meals in Dublin. If there's a restaurant you need to go to while in Dublin, I would say it's here. Yeah, it's well known, but, sometimes when you travel, you need to go to the well-known places. read more

Leo Burdock - Fish n' Chips - Fast Food Near Me - Dublin, D

Out of sheer nostalgia I have to get this place 5 stars. For what it's worth I am not Irish. I have no Irish blood in me whatsoever. I've heard mixed things about this place. Some say it's authentic and some saying it's a tourist trap. Do any of those matter to me "NO". I landed in Dublin at an awkward time. I studied and worked long hours. I was sick of grabbing a sandwich at Tesco. Leo Burducks's affordable fish and chips definitely helped me out, when I was a broke grad student studying. I have fond memories of waiting in line chatting it up with some of the locals. They laughed at me when I asked if it was normal to serve food in newspaper. :) After I tried the fish you could've served it to me on a dirty bar rag, and I would've not complained. The prices have definitely risen since I was here. However if you are on holiday in Dublin you have to check this place out at least once. read more

Leo Burdock - I really should get this framed. - Fast Food Near Me - Dublin, D

Our cab driver recommended this place and the fish and chips are great. The down side is that our location did not have indoor seating. So if you're in Dublin in winter - like us - you'll need to eat your tasty food in the cold. However, they do have other locations in the city that offer a sit down area. Also, the standard fish and chips order can feed two people easily. read more

Well, disclaimer: I've been spoiled by delicious "fish fries" (that's what we call them in the US) for my whole life. I have very high standards for fried fish. That being said, I enjoyed my meal and would recommend this place! So, I had some flight troubles and was stuck in Dublin alone for an extra day. I really wanted a true "fish and chips" experience before going home, so I turned to Yelp. Yelp did not let me down. Here is what I liked: 1) Excellent price for a huge portion of fish and a lot of fries...Uh chips. I believe it was about 7 Euro. 2) Fast, efficient service. Line was fairly long, but things moved quickly. The people behind the counter knew what they were doing and how to manage everything quickly. 3) Tasty! I liked what I ate. Fish had a nice flavor and the chips had a nice flavor. Yes, it was heavy and greasy, but that's what I expected. One thing that bothered me was how everything was wrapped up together (fish and chips together) and there was no way for me to eat it to go. I had to awkwardly eat with my hands out of a wrapped up paper. (This might have been my fault for not asking for a fork and/or better container!) By the way, the only reason for my -1 star is that there was no "wow factor." It was a solid experience, just not over the top great. Anyway, go here! Totally worth it if you're looking for something greasy and delicious! read more

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Amazing smoked cod, nice chips and together enormous portion. Great easy fast takeaway food. read more

Leo Burdock - Smoked cod and chips - Fast Food Near Me - Dublin, D

Pale looking chips should give you all the clue you need that this place doesn't care how their food turns out. Why should you? Fish and chips, both soggy and devoid of any hint of flavor. Clearly resting on their laurels, or the four five star reviewers are deprived. read more

Cheap price. Love the steak chips. Heard about this place all the way from N.Y. has to give it a try. Huge servicing. One order is good for two. Good valve in dublin. read more

Leo Burdock - Fish and chips - Fast Food Near Me - Dublin, D

A takeaway chipper that is close walking distance to the Dubb Linn Gardens (where Dublin's namesake) and from the Cathedral gardens. Very friendly service. Large portion of fish and chips. Chips were a bit on the soggy side and, thus, oily. Fish was golden crisp. Not a fan how if you really wanted sauce, there's an extra cost. Do ask for the crispy extra bits and extra vinegar- I think this would have really improved our experience overall. read more

Leo Burdock - Fish and chips - Fast Food Near Me - Dublin, D

Nothing like a little takeout place that does primarily one thing... FISH FRY. There's a board of the famous/infamous people that have eaten at Leo's. The reviews looked great, located just a bit away from Temple Bar, I was looking forward to the experience. Super crispy fried cod... if only the chips were just half as crunchy. All wrapped up in a paper, it could use a little more salt, more vinegar more something. Because there wasn't any place to sit nearby (the church was a popular place, but closes up after 6pm), every second steaming in paper would take away the crunchiness. Just an FYI! read more

Delicious and the real deal. If you are looking for quality fish & chips, then look no further. Leo Burdock's in Dublin is a favorite place of mine to visit and I can't wait to return for more. They also have burgers and chicken tenders but I can only speak for their fish & chips. No chairs at this eatery, but who cares, the food is so good you won't even notice. read more

Leo Burdock - Fast Food Near Me - Dublin, D

This place is a trip. Half the charm are the guys behind the counter who chatted us up and cracked some jokes as we ate. This is a hole in the wall that has been around for over 100 years. It's not fancy and but it's right in the middle of things in the Temple Bar district. Of course, then there was the food. My friend and I both ordered the fried cod with chips. Portions were huge- neither one of us completely finished. Salt with vinegar was on the table to season the chips. The fish was in a thick and crispy batter and the chips were chunky potatoes with the slightest amount of browning on the edges. They were soft and addictive. I am not a big fish and chips connoisseur but I've had it a fair amount of times in the U.S and while these were not "light" by any means, I didn't get that greasy "I just ate fried food" feeling afterward. I am sure there are hundreds of places to order this dish but I glad I had it here, at a classic no frills place with a history and quirky counter guys. read more

Leo Burdock - Fish and chips...up close and personal. - Fast Food Near Me - Dublin, D

Delicious fish and chips yummy it's what they do best. A side of coleslaw and fish was crispy clean. Right in the middle of O'Connell street in Dublin hopefully when I return I will come back. read more

Hands down the worst fish and chips I've had in the 4+ years I've been in Dublin. Soggy, flavorless. Chips were horrendous. No idea how they're still open. Rent must be free. Eat anywhere else. Anywhere. read more

Fish and Chips are a must when visiting Dublin. And what better place than the oldest "chipper" in town?! The fact that it's across from Christchurch is even more of an incentive. The place is small, the gentlemen behind the counter are definitely "salty dogs" who are just as much an institution as the place itself, and the portions are huge and oh so good. You've really never had fish and chips until you've had them here. We made the mistake of each ordering our own cod and chips, with neither of us finishing. So, we could have shared a single portion and been quite content. There is no seating, it's a pick up and go. But, like I said, it's near Christchurch and a park, so you can go grab a spot there and enjoy your food amongst lovely surroundings. Cheap eats. Great quality. Absolutely delicious. Go now! read more

Amazing huge portions and always fresh. Best staff ever too. Sit and eat your food in Christchurch cathedral garden. Heaven :) A+

I am not a huge fish fan, and while we were on vacation this stop was on our short to-do list. I ordered Haddock and Chips and I was not disappointed. I marked it down 1 star, because I wasn't a fan of the bones in the fish, but I guess it is more of a preference. The chips were crisp and fresh, and the fish was crispy on the outside and soft and wonderful on the inside. You do get a lot of food, and I couldn't finish it all. I did eat all the fish, but not the chips. Walking around Dublin, eating Leo's, in the rain was the greatest and quintessential Irish imagery we experienced. Next time I am in Dublin, I will be stopping here. Maybe I will try the cod next time. read more

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Best fish and chips ever! Leo Burdock is one of those places you really should go to if you're out drinking and want something to eat. Or if you are hoping to walk around to eat somewhere. Or willing to sit by the side of the street. Or just want to eat good food. Point is, this place has stellar fish and chips. Exactly how it should be: piping hot, fresh with a dash of salt and vinegar. My mouth is watering thinking about it. Just get the fresh cod and you'll never regret it! read more

This was without a doubt the best fish n chips I've ever had. You MUST try the smoked style if you come here. It has a unique smoked paprika taste below the fried coating that is absolutely delicious. It was the first time I've seen this as an option, but now I'm absolutely going to try making fish with smoked paprika myself! The fish was slightly better than the chips were, and both could have been just fine with less grease/oil. TIP...just like most fish n chips places...this is one of the greasiest and heaviest meals you'll ever have, so know when to stop, know when is too much for your body...don't pressure yourself to finish, or else it won't end well.. read more

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Great place for fish and chips! No seating but just a short walk from saint Patrick's Park which is a beautiful place for a lunch! Large service so go hungry or with a friend! read more

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best fish and chips I've ever had. Try the smoked if you like a smokey flavor me and a buddy shared some it was crazy the flavor it packed. Obviously get malt vinegar. Old Leo done good. read more

I love this place and I'll miss it when I leave Ireland! The batter is super crispy and thick and the fish doesn't have that unpleasant strong fish taste. Fish and chips are served fresh. Ask server to place salt on the meal if you don't want it bland. Sauces arent free but ketchup, tartar sauce and vinegar are. read more

Good fish and chips. Different types of fish and sauces to choose from. Very big servings which I couldn't finish. No seating in this location so be sure to have a place to go to when you order. Service was quick. Can't go wrong with this fast food choice. read more

Leo Burdock - Lemon sole fish and chips with taco sauce - Fast Food Near Me - Dublin, D

Fantastic place for a quick and filling bite. You get a giant piece of fish and a load of chips. The fish was buttery and flaky and it was phenomenal. Definitely a great place to go when you are in Dublin and we will make another stop in whenever we return to Dublin. read more

Amazing fish and chips. The fries especially are delicious, salted to mere perfection. Enjoyed the entire experience and meal of this fish and chips spot. Nothing fancy - just great food. Must try!!! read more

If I were on death row and tomorrow was my execution date, I would request the Smoked fish and chips from Leo Burdock. It was honestly the best meal I had in Dublin. The restaurant is very small and its meant for you to order, get your food and go. And go...we did! The portions are huge. I highly recommend that you share your fish and chip combo with another person because the fish was the length of my torso LOL. Probably not that long but darn close. We order the regular and the smoked fish. Personally, I loved the smoked fish because everything tastes better smoked in my opinion and I love the natural smoked saltiness. If you are near Dublin and have not tried Leo Burdock, what are you waiting for? read more

The fish is HUGE and good. Crispy fried and tender inside. This is like a a whole cod filet and it will fill you up. Service was fast so be prepared to give your order. The queue space is small so only the person ordering should step in and only come inside when you know own the order for your party. The combined bag with the fish and chips are pretty weighty, so don't send your typical 12 year old daughter in expecting her to carry four orders out. In the end one full order was too much for this lad. I finished the fish and gave half the chips to the pigeons in the park by St. Patrick's Cathedral. The only feedback we would have it that the chips could be cooked more. Theses are very soft, without any browning. Maybe I won't be too harsh since this may be the local preference but I think US tourists would prefer them more well done. read more

These were the best fish and chips I have ever had in my life. I got the smoked cod and got the garlic sauce on the side. The portion is huge and it tastes fresh and delicious. Even though it is very popular the place has not lost its quality. Good, cheap food, will return to Dublin just for this! read more

Very disappointed with this place. We arrived soon after they opened and there was nobody waited for food. This should have been the first warning sign. We ordered one order of fish and chips. The amount the give you plenty! They really don't skimp on the large piece of fish or the chips. The cost for this is right around 10 Euro. We had the malt vinegar and the salt put on the fish and chips. There really was no flavor to either the fish or the chips. It was like eating nothing. I really think that they should add some flavor to the food there. Very disappointed. read more

very tasty fish and chips. Carry ou only butt , BUT CLOSE toStPATRICKS park where you can eat in a rexxxlaxingl

Stopped at Leo's for a late night snack and wow did we love it. Huge serving of fish and chips was doused to perfection in vinegar and wrapped tightly in paper to make it back to the hotel. We couldn't eat it fast enough. Perfectly cooked. A lot of people stand on the sidewalk outside and eat since there is no seating. When people say this is the best fish and chips in Dublin they aren't kidding. We came late too and were expecting to get the soggy leftovers but it was a perfect late night meal! read more

I might get tracked, drowned in the Liffey or turned into a Leprechaun for this review. But I have to say it. My integrity as a Yelper depends on it... Why? Why, beloved Irish people, all this fuss around Leo Burdock? Why, my friends, do you love soooo much fish and chips? As a small background, I come from France where we have a real tendancy to put fat everywhere. Basically, the taste and pleasure a dish is proportional to the amount of fat you can find inside. Cassoulet, foie gras, garlic butter snails, duck confit, Paris-Brest - I don't have anything to prove to anyone about my love for FAT. Moreover, since I moved to Dublin, everybody has told me how a treat Leo Burdock was. "You don't really like fish and chips? Don't worry, wait until you try Leo Burdock", they said. So, with my PhD of fat tasty food in the pocket, an empty stomach, and two friends, here I am walking towards the temple of greasy food. We were starving, and were salivating while waiting for these calories bombs to be prepared. Once we received them, in a brown paper bag, we opened them and tried to enjoy this treasure. ... M-E-H. The fries were okay, but not very crispy. On one way they managed to make them greasy outside, and almost dry in the middle. But the fish was really... argh. SO, so greasy. Like the amount of greasy I can't handle. You had to have 3 bites in oily batter before finding the fish itself. Where are you, little Nemo! Stop hiding into this oily anemone! I would rather do a shot of mayonnaise, in this case. So, we did our best, but halfway through it, we couldn't eat anymore, despite having not eaten since the morning. Half of our fish and chips ended up in a lonely trash in Temple bar. What a sad death... We were slightly disgusted, and spend the rest of the evening with a fish and chips bodyload, trying to forget our despair in a pint of beer, only making things worth... Sorry Leo, but I can't give you an Oscar for this. It was a shipwreck for me, Titanic style. read more

As long as I can remember my parents always brought me to burdocks, even at an age when all you wanted was a happy meal (had the appeal of a toy) Burdocks could still top it. Today I still love it, well worth a bit of a walk wherever you are in the city. Go for the lemon soul goujons and remember to ask for crispy bits. Then head into the grounds of Christchurch and enjoy. And don't complaint, because your can of coke will feel greasy, just embrace it and remember to grab a few napkins. read more

A Dublin institution. But so too is Mountjoy Prison, and you don't see anyone queuing around the corner on the North Circular Road for a one and one with just a little salt, lots of vinger, and those crispy batter bits that can't be in any way good for you. Pedants may point out that this is because the distance between Burdock's in Phibsboro and the North Circular Road is just slightly beyond the scope of even the most dedicated and/or/starved queue. Received wisdom holds that the original chipper on Werbergh St offers the best fish and chips in Dublin. And here's the thing, it's really not bad; it's just that it's nowhere near as good as the reputation that precedes it. There's a certain timeless charm to the queue that frequently builds up outside, and surely the fact that the queue always has a north-south and never a south-north orientation invites an anthropological study. The chips are good, and the aforementioned crispy bits are the epitome of guilty pleasure. But the fish... that's what you come here for, isn't it? The batter is perfunctionary; it could and should be better. The taste and texture of the fish itself are fine, but these guys are really treading water by neither removing all the bones, nor getting rid of all of the skin before battering (places like Beshoff Brothers on Mespil Road and in Howth have no problem doing this). If I pay someone for battered fish, the last thing I want to have to do is un-batter it, de-bone it and skin it. And then rebatter it. Or simply dispense with thoughts of eating it, and attempt instead to revive and reanimate the fish, and throw it back in the Liffey, which would be a more rewarding and less labour-intensive process. As Public Enemy advised us, Don't Believe The Hype. They sadly don't appear on the impressively long list of celebrities (it's actually worth visiting just to read this, in amongst the international luminaries sit such incongruous names as Derek Davis and Thelma Mansfield, probably), but Frankie Goes To Hollywood do, and to take their words so far out of context that you have to put your watch forward by three-hours, relax, don't do it. When you want to come... to Burdock's. HWUH! read more

The potato is an oft abused vegetable. Some careless hands boil it to a pulp. Some ruthless hands fry it to a carcass with a filling of grease. The chip is a hard delicacy to do right. With the chips from here, you can taste the potato, there is a soft hardness - which is a paradox of sorts I know but it's the truth. It's got to be robust enough around your fingers and al dente. It soaks the salt and vinegar much better that way. There is something very romantic about getting your bag of chips wrapped in paper and then bagged in a brown bag. It's like a present to yourself. Some avid smokers say that when they roll their cigarette or unwrap it from their packet there is that moment of silent reflection were all worries are forgotten and time stops. That's what getting a bag of good chips is to me. That once and a while gift to myself. That silent moment when you hold the warm bag and find a place were you can unwrap it and enjoy. Some peace time. Also it's great pre-run prep food or so I am trying to convince myself on the eve of a city run. read more

After consuming this food, you will begin to feel bloating, cervical dilation, and the need to deliver a fish-n-chips baby. I recommend it as stomach lining before a night of drinking or a questionable choice after a night of drinking. Just make sure there's booze involved and for god's sake ask for extra vinegar. Three stars for the wall of supposed diners (I think they claim the Rza and the Gza ate there once), one star for the food. read more