Great local shop, selling the freshes fish and great local lamb and beef along with other Staples…read more I have been there multiple times and never been disappointed. It's a great local resource right on the coast. Parking is available and they are open every day now

From the owner: We are a small convienience store specialising in fresh fish and in-store bakery good. We have a…read morefresh catch up to 6 days a week. If you require anything special, we will do our best to source it for you with a couple of days notice. Our in-store bakery includes; croissants, pain au choc' , pasties and bread rolls.

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.

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.

What a cute little place- the ambiance and the people are welcoming and very friendly…read more I had their warm goat cheese salad with a swirl of beetroot reduction and caramelized nuts. What a surprise! I also got one of their specials - Halloumi Burger which was equally fresh and tasty. I highly recommend eating here. We did not have reservations, but the place fills up quickly since it's so close to the port Isaac harbor where most of the fishing scenes for Doc Martin are filmed.

Located yards from the port and from the fish market, you know your seafood is going to be fresh…read more I'm happy to tell you that the staff of The Mote know just how to prepare these raw materials to best bring out their flavors. They also excel at that delicate balance between doting service and just bringing food out. Being here early in the season meant we were first to be seated for dinner, but if you're going to be here during the height of the season, book ahead - like two weeks ahead. The fish and chips I ordered were the best I've ever had, with the mashy peas tasting fresher than their name deserves. The breeding on the fish was perfectly crispy, which meant the fish inside was steamed to perfection. My dining companion's white crab linguine was also a work of art. Generous chunks of crab were steeped in a rich sauce to adhere perfectly to the pasta. Fortunately, she couldn't finish the plentiful portion, so I was enlisted to help. It was a happy duty. We were recommended a local cider, which was tasty and snappy without being overly sweet. I opted for a Guinness, which, when activated with the ultrasound exciter, brought out the full flavor of the brew, as well as the rich texture. We interacted with at least four members of the waitstaff, and found them each charming in their own way. Friendly, flavorful, and fun. What more could you ask for in a dinner experience?

Fresh Fish & Shellfish. True Taste of Wales Gold Winners 2010, 2011, Reserve 2008. The 2 men were…read morevery friendly, one was serving the other preparing the fish. There was Mackerel Pâté out for tasting, which I bought and thoroughly enjoyed, Husband bought Cockles which he said were not bad, however a bit gritty. We were also given a tasrecents result cooked Norwegian King Prawns, yummy & would have bought if not leaving the next day, as well as having already bought some Monkfish to take back to Hampshire. The Monkfish was the best I have had but maybe that was due to the freshness, very reasonable priced, in fact the same said about the other items bought. Will definitely visit next time visiting relatives.

It was exciting today to walk into Mikes in Ilminster. I've visited this amazing Market Town a…read morecouple of times in the past week or so. It is truly a fascinating place and very worthwhile visiting. People there are so friendly those you meet on the street and those you meet in the intriguing stores along the main street. A Fishmonger, Greengrocer and Florist is a creative combination and from the moment you step into the store you sense you are a welcome friend. The various items on sale are so artistically arranged. They are easy to see and examine. The staff are very client-focussed and desire to really provide just the items you are seeking. It took me back a few decades when I used to visit relations in Surrey who ran a couple of similar stores as well as mobile stores throughout the area. It really is satisfying to see customers really served with expertise. Check out these good folk yourselves. Global Nomad

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.

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.

We didn't expect a beach restaurant with that view and location to be very special when it comes…read moreabout food. But it definitely was. Besides some fast food options they serve really well made seafood. We had the shrimp (with cheese fries) and a pot of mussels. Both cooked to perfection, fresh and nicely spiced (and not over-spiced). Staff was friendly, food arrived fast - despite the place being packed. Our English Bulldog was welcome in the outside area. Great food, fair prices. Fantastic location. What else you need. A really good place to grab a bit, a beer - before or after visiting the beach.

We had been to Life's a Beach two summers previous. I had Halibut for the first time and I like it,…read morebut that was about as much as I could remember. This time round we were placed a table at the centre of the dining room and I had a fine view of the kitchen and the staff, as they dedicatedly went about their business. My partner had a view of the bay out front. For starters I went for the Beef Carpaccio with Watercress, White Truffle Oil & Reggiano Parmesan and my partner the Seared Fowey Scallops with Crispy Belly Pork, Celeriac Puree & Caper Sauce. The Carpaccio was very tasty and I got plenty of it. I cleared my plate of it all and its accompaniments. My partners enjoyed his Scallops with Pork Belly. For the mains I opted for the Risotto of Summer with Parmesan Crisps and my partner the L.A.B. Tiger Prawn & Spiced Monkfish Curry. I loved the risotto, it was full of crunchy green vegetables and the risotto was a lovely creamy consistency. I would recommend it. My partner really enjoyed his curry and thought it was top notch for a restaurant that wasn't a curry house. We ordered the San Antonio Pinot Grigio, which was a grand wine to go with our meal. It was £12.50 For dessert we both ordered the Chocolate Fondant. It came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate ganache truffle. The fondant was fine, nothing to write home about and we both have had much better. The ice cream went with it perfectly though. However the ganache was too much with the fondant. It was just too much chocolate and cocoa for one dessert. The staff amused me. They appeared to be all young hip surfer types working for the summer in the ideal location for their outdoor pursuits. Our waitress was very charming and helpful, as all the staff appeared to be. It was a pleasant night and we will be back, if we are in the area again.

Relatively small, but fantastic selection of high quality fish and shellfish! Also locally sourced…read morewhenever possible!