Fishers

The cold seafood plate was really delicious. The fish cakes we did not enough. The mussels were a bit disappointing and the raw oysters were amazing!

Great food! Stopped by at the right time. Seems like many had reservations, however, we luckily got a table in the first dining/​bar area. Bread was offered with the meal, which was delicious. My partner and I ordered the King Scallops (referred to as one of there best plates) and the Crab Cakes (one of the most popular). A great range. Glad we made the trip down. The staff was very friendly. Thank you!

Great seafood place. A perfect alternative to the local favourite (and much pricier) ship on the shore. Humble, welcoming atmosphere with a sea-​side, Scottish feel. Small place, so reserve in advance. Staff were very friendly.
Oysters were fantastic, seafood was fresh and prepared well. There’s a limited vegetarian menu for those who aren’t into seafood… but I’d recommend just not going to a seafood restaurant in that case.

amazing oysters. fun seafood platter. sat at the bar and had great service from friendly Scots.

I am not sure if we have been very lucky or if Scotland became a gourmet country. Either one, we are very happy with the restaurants we have been trying for the last 2 weeks. Of course, having advices from Unilocalers helps a lot because guided us for the best ones.
Fishers is just across the street from our hotel, and we could not resist the lovely food smell passing their everyday. Good Friday seemed the perfect opportunity to try it. The food was delicious, with a hint of surprise and very fresh. And the fact that the restaurant is across from the ocean adds another special touch.
Without a reservation at Good Friday lunch time, they managed to find us a table near the window. We order the white house wine, which was from France, priced at £15.90 the bottle. Nice and crisp Sauvignon Blanc, went very well with our food. My husband asked for the squid, fried with a delicious pepper jelly sauce. And I started with the pumpkin and coconut soup of the day, perfectly seasoned with a hint of pepper. Scored very highly already. Following my new tendency to have a start as a main course, again I had the fish cakes and again I just loved them. My husband had the well elaborated coley on coconut sauce and wonderful rice plate. We share the crème bulle and finished the day with a very tasty and classically present house Port. The bill ended up as £55.55 and worth every penny. What a wonderful experience.

Going against the grain here and giving them 3 stars. I found this place thanks to a Unilocal search, and was really excited with all the 5 star reviews. I’m a seafood fanatic, I can’t get sick of eating it. I wouldn’t be surprised if I have mercury poisoning. Anywho, we took a bus to Leith specifically to eat lunch here. We arrived right when they opened at noon (we tried not to be the first customers, I hate that). The staff were all welcoming. We had planned to share a couple items, a must for me is oysters, I can’t get enough. We ordered a dozen, unknowing they were enormous. No really, enormous. And way too salty. I don’t know if this is normal for Scottish oysters, as I’m used to Kumamoto, Kusshi and Fanny Bay Oysters. I’m not a salt lover, and my friend is, she couldn’t even eat these. Thankfully the West Coast Mussels made up for the oysters. A couple glasses of Sancerre also helped.

Excellent. We walked in without a reservation last night and were told that there weren’t any tables available and that we should try their sister restaurant «The Shore» next door instead. As we walked out of the front door and onto the street, a member of the waitstaff came out of the restaurant and told us that two people had just left if we’d still like a table.
We had a bottle of wine at the suggestion of our waitress, which was excellent, we had oysters and langoustine for appetizers, and we both had the king scallops for entrees, and I had the pavlova with berry compote for dessert. Everything we had was perfect. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. The atmosphere was cozy, the service was incredible and the food was delicious.
Will definitely be back, thank you!

Wir hatten Glück. Es war Samstag, halb sechs und die Frage, ob uns 2 h reichen, bejahten wir. So konnten wir ohne Reservierung hier tafeln. Ich habe mir eine Seafood Platter für 19 £ bestellt, die superlecker und echt ihr Geld wert war. 1xQuerbeet durch die Nordsee, frisch auf den Tisch. Sehr empfehlenswert. Barsch mit Kartoffeln war für 12 £ zu haben, ein schmackhafter Forellensalat für 6,50 £.
Für ein Restaurant, dass laut Sunday Times zu den besten 100 in UK gehört, sind die Preise sehr bodenständig. Ich weiß jedenfalls, wo ich bei meinem nächsten Besuch in Schottlands Hauptstadt sicher wieder einkehren werde. ;-)

Fishers was recommended by the owner of our B&B and was a nice choice considering we had only two days in Edinburgh and wanted to experience some fresh sea food.
The two great points going for Fishers is that they are smack on the water and pulling in a nice selection of super fresh seafood. That combined with the fact that they cook it really well, makes for a great fish experience.
We started with a soft shelled crab which was delish — worth fighting over the last bite for! :) Then I had the sea bass and my partner had the sole — again, both cooked so that the flavours shine through without too much fuss or muss. (of note: both fish we ordered were cooked whole, with head on, eye balls intact — so if this makes you squeamy, ask about how your fish is cooked before ordering) Service was also very nice and friendly.
So far, so good! Where things were a little less than perfect were the sides and wine. Potatoes in a sort of croquette form came with my sea bass and they were rather dry and chewy — as if they were an after thought. If I remember correctly, veggies came with my partner’s sole… but the fact that I don’t remember what they were a day later indicates I didn’t find them very interesting. We ordered a bottle of Viognier for about 19 GBP, which was just okay. My partner was bothered by the fact that it was a screw top — this doesn’t bother me at all as I’ve lived in places where it’s more common and I’ve had some good screw tops. He’s French so probably feels more of a personal affront over the issue. But, again, if that bothers you and is something that will affect your enjoyment of the meal/​wine, check before you order your wine.
Overall, this was a good, worthwhile, fun experience and I can’t fault the tasty seafood. If I could give a 3.5, i would — as it’s better than just A-​OK, but to be a full 4, I’d have to say it’s good enough to travel across town for and in this case, I’m not 100% sure it is. But, it was perfect for us and if you’re a seafood fan and aren’t bothered with the sides and such, you’ll really enjoy the fresh quality, impressive presentation and great preparation.

I sea food, you sea food, we all sea food. And ooooh was it goooooood!
I’m no foodie, but having been born and bred in a seaside town, my stomach can’t help turning a bit when the fish+friends aren’t just about right out of that big salty pond yonder. And so I tend not to eat a lot of the stuff when we’re inland, and then I invariably go bonkers whenever we’re anywhere near a waterfront.
Enter stage right: Edinburgh. Enter stage left: Fishers.
So what did we order? Umm… what did we *NOT* order?! It was a weeee night of indulgence. After having invoked my deep Asian-​roots and most easily convincing the others to go all in with family-​style ordering, I think the six of us managed to get down a piece of just about everything that comes in a shell, four starters, three puddings, two loooovely fatty fish, and a partridge in a pear tree. La la laaaa
Oy the oysters!!! Mmm the mussels!!! (Thank god for stretchy pants.)
And the staff? Top top top. This will be a no-​second-​thought, hands-​down, immediate go-​to for any seafood cravings and then some. The few sides of veggies were fantastic, and while no one ordered any meat, we’d be convinced in returning after having chatted a bit with one of the staff regarding the cuts.
We weren’t the only table sitting around leisurely and laughing lots, nor were we the last to go at the end of the night. That just goes to show how fantastic the atmosphere is, how great the service continues to be, and last but not least, how grand the food is.

LOVE! cannot fault this restaurant! I have been here twice for my birthday and the food is exquisite!
I had breast of partridge to start and monkfish for main… amazing! I did not have room for
desert, however the chap on the table next to me ordered Crème Brulee and it looked divine! It can be pricey but you certainly get what you pay for in this fine establishment, also importantly you do not feel intimidated like you may do with other high end restaurants as the décor is cosy and welcoming. Nice for
a wine too with its extensive wine list. Go!

Wer hätte gedacht, dass man in Schottland so gut essen kann? Wir haben selten einen so leckeren, pfiffig zubereiteten Fisch gegessen! Von der Vorspeise über Hauptgang und Dessert haben wir nur geschlemmt. Dazu noch einen prima Wein und eine gemütliche Atmosphäre. Ein gutes Preis-​Leistungs-​Verhältnis (vor allem, wenn das Pfund mal wieder etwas günstiger ist). Wir wären am liebsten am nächsten Tag gleich wieder hingegangen, aber ohne Reservierung zumindest am Wochenende– keine Chance

Outstanding restaurant in Leith section of Edinburgh. Many new places to eat, but I’m glad we decided to eat here. Many great choices of fish to eat, all well prepared and very tasty. Very good selection of wines to compliment the meal and deserts to die for, especially the sticky toffee! The service was very good once we got going with our meal. The fun place to sit is in the barn area with the tall tables and chairs, although we enjoyed being in the other room and being able to see outside. I would highly recommend. One of the best meals out I’ve had in Scotland.

On the down side this is an establishment having to make best use of a small-​ish space therefore getting in and out of the left side of the table my group occupied last Saturday night was a bit of an escapade. On the plus side I personally was right beside the radiator. Feng shui aside there was nothing wrong with any of the food or drinks we ordered. Having initially felt that the pigeon breast starter was a tad on the small side by the time I finished my main course of red gurnard with potatoes, garlic & shallots I was full enough to have no need of dessert (which in the end didn’t stop me polishing off half of the rather large crème brûlée ordered by a friend). Washed down with an excellent Portugese red this all more than made up for the minor serving errors (1 too many cheese boards, a delayed linguine etc.) therefore I feel quite safe in recommending people make the effort to eat here.

Friendly bartanders, great seafood soup, but most importantly, the best oysters and mussels I’ve had. They accommodated a last minute traveler like me, and made it a highlight of my trip up to Edinburgh. I hope to return back to this place someday!

Fantastic.
Dinner at Fishers was the absolute perfect way to end our stay in Edinburgh. The seafood, vegetables, and meat were all amazingly fresh and cooked to perfection. The brandy and peppercorn cream sauce on the steak was one of the most delicious sauces my taste buds have ever had the pleasure of tasting. The restaurant itself was quaint and situated right along the water, the perfect setting.
Definitely make reservations, we didn’t have one but were very lucky that 2 spots opened up at the bar right as we walked in. The bartender also recommended a lesser known whisky that is now my boyfriend’s absolute favorite-​a small example of the friendliness and helpfulness of all the staff there! When we’re back in Scotland we will be back to Fishers!

I really wanted to go to fishers since i came to edinburgh, i live 2 minutes from it and i smell the wonderful food everyday .
o we went in today as it was sunny, we sat outside and ordered fishcakes, fish soup, trout main, mackerel main. to tell you the truth i expected something really awesome ! something heavenly, but is was alright! i can’t say it is the best fish i’ve ever tried! :S but over all it is still good fish.
a bit expensive to tell you the truth, but isn’t fish always expensive?
PS the soup was reallly good, fish cakes were ok (needed a bit more spices for my taste), my mackerel was good, and my husband liked his trout.
i gotta say it is located in one of the best spots in leith

Wow! From the ambiance of a very old restaurant with huge amounts of charisma, to great service, great oysters, fantastic smoked salmon and fish chowder. Fisher’s is an awesome place to dine.

Absolutely perfect.
Wonderful fresh and local seafood options, a daily specials and a la carte menu, oysters to die for and wonderful Aberdeen steaks.
Great service with a smile and reasonable prices.
Overlooking the Port of Leith — stunning.

Oh Mann, war das lecker! Toller Wein, fantastische Regenbogenforelle, butterzarte Meeräsche, toller Service. Wir waren spontan da, trotzdem bekamen wir einen kleinen Tisch, hatten allerdings dann nur eine Stunde Zeit. Zur Vorspeise hatten wir die Fischsuppe, gaaaanz lecker und mit dicken Fischstücken drin! Hätten wir mehr Zeit gehabt, hätte ich gern noch mehr Wein und ein Dessert gehabt, schade. Preislich fand ichs überraschend günstig, für frischen Fisch dieser Qualität müßte man hier zu Hause tief in die Tasche greifen. Da will ich unbedingt noch mal essen! War leider mein letzter Tag in Schottland…

Fishers is just perfect. My husband and I spent a weekend in Edinburgh at the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society flats, which is just a few blocks from the restaurant. After hearing what seemed like countless great reviews, decided it was necessary to check it out before leaving and grabbed a late lunch on our last day in town.
After being seated, I asked our waiter if the fish soup had salmon and when he confirmed it did, we bonded over the fact that we both find it annoying that we don’t like the taste of such a popular fish that is seemingly in everything. Since the soup wasn’t an option, I started with queenie scallops. They were served broiled on the shell with a tasty butter sauce. I parted with one in return for one of the six fresh oysters that my husband was enjoying.
For my main I went big and ordered the lobster, which was incredible. I could have honestly eaten a second one just because it was that delicious. My husband feasted on a fillet of smoked haddock with Isle of Mull rarebit. I’m usually not a huge fan of smoked anything, especially fish, but after trying it I reached over with my fork a few more times to sneak some nibbles.
The portions weren’t small, but somehow we managed to order dessert. I had the cheese plate which included some very strong slices, which I loved. My husband opted for the ice cream and wasn’t disappointed.
Fishers can be a bit of a splurge, especially if you order the lobster, but it’s worth every penny. I don’t think I’ll ever forget my meal.

Yum yum yum! Exclamation mark. I hopefully managed to put across my admiration, greedy respect and wholehearted recommendation of Fishers in my review of Fishers in the City, and Fishers Bistro on The Shore is no exception.
In terms of location, Fishers Bistro definitely has the scenic edge compared to Fishers in the City. The Shore, if you’re unfamiliar with it, is a really pretty little area of Leith, lined with really good bars, restaurants and old fashioned pubs, and a fantastic get away from the city centre on a sunshine filled day. One day I decided to do just this, as I do feel I neglect Leith sometimes, just because it is that wee but further from my abode. I had a gorgeous lunch at Fishers Bistro, with the seafood soup to start, with lashings of buttered bread, followed by a perfectly textured and flavoured halibut dish. The interior has that definite maritime look going on, and marble look table tops, which I think suit Fishers perfectly, being sea themed and all that.
Fishers Bistro is a bit smaller than Fishers in the City, so booking ahead would definitely be advised. Don’t be fearful if you’re not fishy orientated, there are succulent meat options and a list of veggie offerings to choose from too.

Fishers in the City let us down the last time we had a family dinner there. So this time we took our mother (she’s 78 you know) to the original and vastly superior Fishers Bistro, down at The Shore in Leith, to celebrate her birthday.
We began with a cocktail or two sitting outside Malmasion (depuis 1994), enjoying the sights (upmarket hen weekenders), the sounds (ditto) and the smells (sea, champagne, perfume and a soupçon of sewerage). Then it was a short stroll to Fishers Bistro, where the smells significantly improved.
Our meal:
The oysters were reported as exemplorary and came with a little bottle of Tabasco, a side dish of chopped onion and paprika. There was a striking dish of mussels and clams and an almost delicious dish of swordfish strips with pickled ginger, bean sprouts and sesame. The latter came wrapped in a bog-​standard wheat tortilla, without which the plate would have been near perfect.
Then followed whole plaice, pan-​fried cod and queenie scallops — all of which were superb, if the grunting noises were anything to go by. I can personally vouch for the plaice, cooked perfectly with a small topping of goats cheese, just enough to compliment, not swamp the delicacy of the fish. A substantial side dish of mange tout, gratin dauphinoise and carrots accompanied the lot in a retro yet surprisingly appropriate manner.
Puddings! We all had one. Which either means the portions are of a reasonable size or we are greedy pigs. Stalwarts such as sticky toffee pudding, chocolate mud pie and pecan pie all came served with ice cream or cream. We didn’t have coffee and by then they needed the table back for the second sitting; a harsh intrusion of commercial reality into our well-​fed heaven.
The wine list was reasonable in as much as as I only perused the white ones. We enjoyed a very decent Pouilly Fume at £22.50 (two actually), rejected the two Cloudy Bay options at £32 and could have settled for several other perfectly good New and Old World whites between £15 — £30.