Unlikely setting for a delicatessen on the A38 airport road. Advertised by a giant pair of red…read morelips. So far, so bad. Until you step inside. Taste is not known as a seafood distributor for nothing. Fat prawns and tuna steaks, pollock fillets and whole salmon nestle in the ice counter fresh as fresh can be. They even smoke their own fish on the premises - delish and really not that pricey (although other produce can be). Meat is local and lush - Mendip lamb being a yummy example. There are also eggs and vegetable produce, as well as interesting breads supplied by Hobbs House bakery. There are also many organic or ethically sourced products, including a really good cheese selection, as well as a stock of organic wines. The best thing I ate from there was a feta, sundried tomato and tapenade pastry - heaven in filo. There is also an endless variety of weird and wonderful chutneys, jams and sauces, and lots of sweet things and cakes. Mmm mmm. On a Saturday they do a luxury tastind day with all sorts of delectable tidbits for free (although I challenge you to leave without buying a basketful of produce). Oooh almost forgot, the home-smoked garklic is so incredibly useful for mayo, roasts, stews, pizzas, pasta sauces - it just adds another dimension to cooking and as far as I'm aware you can't buy better anywhere else in or near the city.

"A Fishmongers!?" "A Fishmongers!" I hear you say!…read moreYes thats right... A fishmongers, they are still out there Tovey's has been out there for ages in fact, as Melanie pointed it's a family business, which is evident when you step inside, you are given fantastic service and feel like a long lost cousin being welcomed by the family. Also the fish, from my relativley small experience of fish (as i'm more a red meat sort of person), is fantastic. If your a bit 'iffy' about the whole fish situation they will sort everything out for you, very e-fish-ent (pardon the pun!), and give you some guidence if your not sure about the cooking method. Selection as well is second to none, it was like all the characters from Finding Nemo where there for you to select and eat!

Fish glorious fish. Tovey's fishmongers stocks them all (well all edible varieties anyway). Fresh…read moreand frozen, the shiny scales and bright eyes show the quality before you've even stepped inside. Toveys is a family business and it shows - friendly service and a generation-to-generation passion for seafood is evident in all their signs, customer banter and the beautiful display of fish they sell. They not only supply you and I with fresh produce, but also lots of the restaurants and hotels around the city - evidence enough that this is the place to go. The scallops are plump, the mussels abundant and the mackerel glossy and line caught, the refridgerated section includes an appealing looking selection of game, which includes hare, grouse and venison. Most importantly, as I always get a bit freaked out about having to deal with fish - they'll do all the boning, gutting, filleting and cleaning you'll need - all ready for the frying pan.

What a lovely fishmongers, Stefan is a lovely friendly guy who is not too famous enough not to stop…read moreand have a good old chinwag. Bought a dozen scallops from him which were fresh. He then vacuum packed them and made us an ice pack for the way home. Quality Fishmonger is right!

Very impressed with Stefan's fishmongers.. I called and said I wanted couple of big lobsters in 24…read morehours and I wasn't disappointed.. Very good customer service and value for money.

Facing right onto the pebble beach out front, this is a charming fish shack that you can buy the…read morelocally caught fresh seafood from. But it also has a few picnic tables our front where you can sit and eat some of the local seafood fare. I went for a sensible prawn cocktail, which was delicious. Served with some fresh crispy salad and some brown bread, it rocked. My partner went for the cold platter, which in hindsight was really a sharing platter, because it was huge! He loved it, but I had to help him eat it, as we didn't want to leave any of it behind. I had a few mussels the first time in my life and they tasted great. I've not had any mussels since, for fear they wont be near as nice. If I am ever back in the area I am going to make sure we get back to Britannia Shell Fish for some yummy seafood. The guy serving us was a nice rocker dude, who chatted to my partner about the rock tee shirt he was wearing. Turned out, he had been to same rock festival that year. Oh almost forgot, their coffee was pretty good too.

Okay, so if you want to just go straight through the opening archway of the arcade to get one of…read morethe other stalls within, then you will have to hold your nose pretty tight. There is A LOT of fish to walk past. However, that just means that there's a really good selection of fish. I, obviously, don't eat fish. But I went to buy some the other day because I was trying to make a meal for my boyfriend, who loves seafood. (Incidentally, it didn't go well - but it's the thought that counts, right? He helped and it was all good in the end!) But the fishmonger man was very helpful, especially when I explained that I had no clue what I was doing. I personally wouldn't go back, just because I think I've proved to myself that I'm not a fish cook. But the experience was very good (after I got over the disgust at seeing all the fish faces staring at me) with regards to customer service and quality.

Superb Fishmongers. Huge selection of fresh and smoked fish and shellfish. Three large counters,…read moresliding opening doors for easy access and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Refrigerated van for deliveries and catering also offered.

Sweet little place. A Simple offering, tucked behind The George pub which in itself could deter…read morepeople from finding it. Take a seat in their shabby chic garden and order the fresh seafood platter. The mackerel pate is up there with the best I've had and the lobster, crab and anchovies were pretty good too. Inexpensive and unpretentious. Lovely when the sun is shining but watch out for the seagulls

When I was a kid I used to live in a small Cornish village where the fishmonger would deliver to us…read morein a little white van once a week. I was a typical small kid. I liked fish fingers, fish cakes and tuna from a can. I didn't like seeing my mother prepare proper fish with their fishy scales and their bones and those eyes, especially the eyes. I became vegetarian. Today the fish eyes don't bother me so much, and I am an avid believer in buying local and prefer my flesh eating friends to source better meat and fish, and eat less often. I am not alone. This is one of the reasons that Ashton's thrives. They sell great fresh fish of a wide variety and you can buy it right in the heart of Cardiff. Not ALL of it is local, mind: 'Fish and shellfish is sourced from every fishing port in the UK. Fresh fish is also purchased from various parts of the world, including Alaska, Norway, Chile, Saudi Arabia and Seychelles. The company will also mail order the Welsh delicacy lavarbread.' So if these things bother you, check first. It is one of the largest fish retail outlets in the United Kingdom, employing around 25 staff and their other catering supply business supplies many of the major hotels and restaurants in the Cardiff area. They should know what they are doing too, Ashton's set up shop way back in 1800 and has been in the Central Market since 1890. As well as fish, Ashton's also sell poultry and game. During the game season, wild boar, kangaroo, ostrich, emu, pheasants, partridge, grouse, wild duck and rabbits are available. You can see a full stoclist for fish, shellfish and meat on their website. They also list loads of recipes on their site, here's their one for Smoky Topped Fish Ingredients 4 x 170g (6oz) thick coley or cod fillet, fresh or frozen salt and blackpepper knob of butter dash lime or lemon juice 60g (2oz) cheese, grated 4 rashers of grilled bacon, chopped slices of lemon, to garnish Method Preheat the grill Place the fish onto a lightly greased grill pan. Season. Dot with the butter and sprinkle with lime or lemon juice. Grill for 8-10 minutes (15-20 if frozen). Sprinkle with the cheese and top with bacon. Return to the grill and continue to cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Serve with stir fry vegetables. Serves 4 Hungry? You know where to go.

This is a shop inside the historic Cardiff Market. An old Victorian building that remains a good…read moresource of produce from local traders. As you enter the market you will be greeted by the same smell of fresh fish that has filled my childhood memories of this place. That smell was constantly fluctuating up my youthful nostrils was coming from Ashton's Fishmongers. Your nose will spot them as soon as you enter the market on the entrance located by the Church of St John the Baptist. They're a market trader that offers every variety of fresh fish you could ever want to lay your hands on behind a counter on top of sea of ice. As with all the traders in the old Cardiff Market, Ashton's Fishmongers is an expert in its field, so they will be able to offer expert advice and guidance that you know you can trust.

It was excellent but when I went last Saturday (26 Feb 2022) it was closed and apparently awaiting…read morenew management to take over.

I visited this recently refurbished fish shop in Ashley Cross last week. I loved the bright, clean…read moreinterior and was surprised to see such a wide range of fresh fish, shellfish and frozen fish. I was especially delighted to find locally caught lobster and crab. The guys were super helpful and very knowledgable. They gave me tips on how to cook my lobster which I have to say was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be going back.

A marvellous find - but you need a car This is definitely…read moreone of the best seafood restaurants in England. Not far from either Barnstaple or Ilfracombe,on the coast,eating great fish dishes in their own sitting room. Marvellous. Times : 11.30 - 3pm & 6 - 9pm But caution! you must book, & find parking (hard) before you sit down, because traffic wardens are thick on the ground here. Go in May & catch the black faced morris men fascinating!