Fishers in the City in Edinburgh, City of

Very good food, and the staff is also very attentive and friendly. Anyone who likes fish will love this restaurant.

It is a tough call, but probably my favorite dinner in Edinburgh. Their menu is of course fish centric but that doesn't mean you should sleep on their sides. We got the curry and the scallops along with their octopus appetizer, olives, and a side of green beans. Plenty of high quality food for two. Service was also on point. They ran out of ingredients for our first drink choice, so the bartender came up to ask what we might like him to make! Like many places in the EU/UK, the service was friendly but hands off. We probably had one of the last seatings before close but never felt rushed. Finally, the atmosphere is causal yet fancy. I feel this restaurant could be a great date night spot or just a chill evening dinner out. I would recommend. Enjoy!

I really wanted to love this restaurant, and went in with pretty high expectations given all the great reviews. While it was okay it certainly wasn't amazing. My grilled sole was overcooked. I understand it's easy to do that with sole, but this is a seafood restaurant, and supposedly a very good one at that. Service was not attentive and it was slow. For example, no one bothered to ask how the food was. We asked for more water and none came. Tables are quite close to each other, so not a whole lot of space in between. Overall, the food is okay. But for the price, and a general indifferent level of service, I am in no hurry to return.

Nice food, kind people there. I really appreciated a special menu for vegetarian!

Had to send first plate back. Overcooked leftover meat. They replaced no bother. Second plate excellent. Luck of the draw, eh?

Two of the four mains in the lunchtime fixed price menu were very full of chilli, spoiled the flavour.

Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The food was incredible! The only time I’ve liked oysters … admittedly I tried the rockefeller ones which are cooked. It is pricey but the seafood doesn’t disappoint.

We stumbled upon this Fishers location (previously only knowing the one in Leith) just as they opened for lunch, so we were seated right away. The staff were warm and attentive, and our dishes arrived promptly—each one absolutely delicious. You really can’t go wrong with fresh, well-prepared seafood.

Very good fish dishes. We shared the mixed salmon platter as a starter. The main courses are halibut and the crab curry. Everything was very tasty and visually appealing. Including 2 glasses of wine, side chips and brokoli and a bread basket we pay £122.

I recently had dinner at Fishers in the City and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we stepped in, the host greeted us with warm smiles and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and we knew instantly we were in for a treat. The waitstaff were both professional and genuinely friendly, they patiently explained the menu, offered great recommendations, and checked on us just the right amount without ever making us feel rushed. Our food arrived quickly (much faster than I expected on a busy evening), and every dish was outstanding. The seafood was incredibly fresh and beautifully cooked. I had a perfectly grilled fish fillet that was flaky and seasoned to perfection, and my partner’s shrimp was juicy and bursting with flavor. Even the appetizers came out piping hot, and the portions were generous. It’s clear that they use high quality ingredients and take great care in their preparation. Throughout the meal, the service remained efficient and attentive. Drinks were refilled promptly, and our server seemed to anticipate our needs. By the end of the evening, we were completely satisfied and didn’t want to leave! Fishers in the City truly impressed me with their combination of a welcoming reception, outstanding service, and top notch seafood. I can’t recommend this place enough I’ll definitely be coming back and bringing friends along. A five-star evening, all around!

Very nice restaurant and very good service in a friendly setting

Beautifully presented food and excellent service! We didn’t have a reservation, but they were kind enough to seat us anyway. Highly recommended

I love every minute there. The service is outstanding. Seafood is amazing. The curry one tastes so good.

We were recommended this restaurant specializing in seafood and we were not disappointed. It's really very good and very fresh. I will happily return to try other dishes. Lovely and attentive service. Nice setting and cozy atmosphere. A beautiful address

Amazing food and really friendly service! Thank you!

A standout seafood dining experience in the heart of Edinburgh. Fishers in the City delivers exceptional quality, with fresh, locally sourced seafood cooked to perfection. The menu offers a refined yet approachable selection—highlights included the Shetland mussels and the grilled Scottish salmon, both full of flavour and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is upscale but relaxed, making it suitable for both business lunches and special dinners. Service was attentive and knowledgeable, particularly when recommending wine pairings and daily specials. Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant can get busy, especially on weekends. Pricing is fair for the quality and portion size. Overall, a must-visit for seafood lovers visiting Edinburgh.

Excellent food, well-stocked cellar, good service.

Fab place with great staff & tasty food 😊

We pre booked Fishers for a Good Friday fish meal as a family. The gentleman kindly printed out colouring in pages for the kids and gave us colouring in crayons. Lively touch. The lady that served us was great. Answered all our questions and kept our wine glasses full. I would say one of the best seafood meals we have had in Europe. Top shelf.

The restaurant serves a very delicious meal. I am absolutely happy to eat here and have a great time to eat here.

The food was delicious and the bar staff was very attentive and pleasant to talk with. Very enjoyable dinner.

Sat in dining room,which was comfortable and staff pleasant. We had grilled Oysters which were delicious, menu was more upscale and unique.

I wanted to lick every plate. Started with fresh Scottish Oysters and a delicious fish chowder followed by a halibut entree for myself and a lobster/scallop combo from my partner. We really enjoyed our time here and would love to come back next time we are in Edinburgh.

best fish n chips in town, also curry was super.

Beautiful food, next level. It was recommended to me by out tour guide. I went straight in after a 12 hour tour and had a fabulous meal with excellent service. Highly recommended!

I went there twice because of the quality and excellent service. Each and every dish I tried had a delicate finesse to it. Ada was phenomenal following up and making sure that I get the right dish.. sometimes I wouldn’t guess from the ingredients that the dish may not be halal, but Ada would say “no you can’t have this- let me see if the chef can adjust it for you”. Truly grateful for the experience and would definitely come back again should I re-visit beautiful Scotland! ❤️

Great place to eat! Must have their seafood linguini pasta!!! Oysters were good as well. As for the sticky toffee pudding, we had read a lot of comments praising it. It was delicious but it’s not the best we’ve ever had though in Edinburgh; portion was generous.

Our family was the only one in the audience who was serious about cooking🤣Other locals basically ordered wine first and then food, but we didn’t drink~ The seafood was very good, and the steak medium rare was still relatively old, which was a pity~ The lobsters were particularly big, even more amazing than those on Sky Island. Best to book in advance

My usually rather fussy child called this the best meal of the year! We are a family of 4 visiting Edinburgh and a friend recommended this restaurant and we are so glad she did! The service from the door was outstanding, the food followed that standard by being absolutely delicious! We had the fish tacos, halloumi salad and the shrimp tempura for starters and for the mains the fish and chips and steak! All of the dishes were amazing and the servers were so professional, polite and knowledgeable about the menu which was super impressive! Over all, we highly recommend it!

Amazing Host, amazing Waiters, Amazing food! 10/10 super recommended

Excellent fish and seafood restaurant, including oysters and mussels! Excellent cuisine.

Lunch menu till 5pm. Fool was delicious. Wine was fine. Staff are great. Will return 😀

Turning up we were sat beside a table of Italians, this bode well. The staff in the venue were super friendly and attentive, easy going and honest. The food was as fresh as it gets, and the chefs really know what they're doing. The only seafood I've eaten that was more fresh was mussels picked off the rocks by my own hands. Every member of our party left smiling at how tasty the food was. You pay for what you get in this venue. and what you get is arguably the best seafood in Edinburgh. I will certainly be back.

What a gem! Went on a recommendation, great atmosphere and service. Outstanding lobster, smoked haddock soup and mussels. The oysters were amazing too! Finished off with sticky toffee pudding which may have been the best we’ve had! We are always surprised at the small pour in cocktails in the UK but understand it’s universal and not the restaurants fault. Highly recommend you go here and eat where the locals eat!

Just outstanding food. Everything what I've so far just incredible 😍😍😍

The food was very good, what I liked the most were the mussels with white wine sauce, the pasta with seafood and Thai rice with curry and shrimp! Everything excellent!

There were four of us eating at this restaurant on Tuesday evening 4th March 2025. The food was good but the service very poor. Staff standing around and not attending the table and not reading the room. A few times we had to get up and go over to staff standing chatting near the till to get service. The prices are very high which we didn’t mind paying but with such poor service it will make us think twice about going there again.

A lovely place to eat. We had oysters , and then mussels. Adda our waitress was attentive and friendly, as we're all the staff. A lovely meal.

Three words.... Sticky Toffee Pudding!

Again I rarely give out full stars but this place is seriously something. I saw some people mention how theyre expensive,I can't fully comment cos I went during lunch but I can say for sure their quality ingredients justify their price to a great extent. Also lunch deals are insane, 20£ for 2 courses for something of this quality is really hard to beat. The langoustines were amazing. First of all it's hard to find good langoustines, secondly not a lot of places allow you to order by piece. Here I got 2 pieces and they were more than happy to oblige if I only ordered one(I checked w them explicitly). Langoustines really tasted super fresh, my eyes opened when I shoved the first piece into my mouth. There's something inexplicable about insanely fresh seafood, and theirs is really top class given how they have 2 deliveries daily. Linguine pasta was good too, their sauce is very unique with a hint of tomato and some heat, but certainly different from most. Seafood was fresh too. And the sticky date pudding is the best I've had. Never had a sticky date pudding this intense, and the sponge was reasonably light given the mad intensity. As if that wasn't enough, there's a tremendous amount of shredded dates. The sauce and the cream worked brilliantly too. For someone who loves sticky date pudding, I'm really surprised the best I've had comes from a Scottish place All in all, they're famous for a good reason. If there's any complaint, it's that they don't allow takeaway cos they don't have some license Service was exemplary too, both of the staff who served my table were extraordinarily charming

All great! Foods are very delicious, fresh seafood especially oysters!🦪 lots of drinks and scotch whiskey!🥃 excellent service and atmosphere

Nuestra experiencia general fue positiva. El restaurante es muy agradable y el personal en general atento y bien informado. Las sillas son un poco incómodas cuando has estado sentado un rato. Mi problema en la noche era la relación calidad-precio (o la falta de). Sé que los mariscos de calidad son caros y toda nuestra comida estaba bien cocinada y deliciosa. Sin embargo, pedí las vieiras y media langosta y pagué extra por algunas langostinas. Las langoustinas eran caras también, pero estaban deliciosas al igual que la langosta, pero solo 2 vieiras bastante pequeñas en el plato fue muy decepcionante y un poco de estafa sentí. Simplemente arruinó lo que por lo demás fue una gran experiencia.

Aloof service, mediocre food, followed by unpleasant food poisoning type symptoms later. Such a shame...

Average...I don't think it tastes very good. It tastes just ordinary.

Visitamos el restaurante para el almuerzo. Éramos dos y teníamos una selección de platos. Las libaciones eran una botella de champán, una botella de rosa, un expreso y un oscuro y tormentoso. Éramos totalmente cognitivos, no creo que ruidosos, pero nos negaron otra ronda de bebidas. Mientras que la comida estaba bien esto arruinó nuestra experiencia y fue un completo desperdicio de dinero. No recomendaría este lugar.

I had the pleasure of experiencing one of the most amazing lunches of my life at this restaurant. The fish was incredibly fresh and of high quality. The cooking methods were expertly executed, highlighting the quality and taste of the raw ingredients beautifully. The staff were friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience. I highly recommend dining here, especially trying the mojito salmon and halibut, which were absolutely stunning.

6 local Skye oysters, amazing wine. What was there not to like?

Generally a good experience. Interesting mix of scottish and fusion food. Good seafood selection. Generally good service. There were couple of instances, needed to remind the server to get the drink that was ordered.

We were there on New Year's Eve and had very good food and attentive service.

Tasty, good portions, nice staff

10/10 Sticky Toffee Pudding, a must try

Very good chowder, it’s the third time I’m trying it and it doesn’t dissapoint! Loved the sticky toffee pudding as well!

Took the family here for an absolutely fantastic meal. As a lover of seafood I was not disappointed. It has a really warm and welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff that made it feel like nothing was "too much" to ask. I got a seafood platter with lobster and scallops, with an garlic butter I will be thinking about for months to come! It was really great quality seafood - very fresh and a lot of meat on the lobster too. I also got a prawn and pork belly start which was also fantastic, and a great creme brulee to top the entire meal off. Can't wait til I get to go back!

11/10 Food was absolutely amazing. The mussels drowned in white wine and butter was lovely. The fish and chips were so good. The service was great. Servers seemed to genuinely enjoy giving us recos of food to try all of Edinburgh. We were in Edinburgh for only a short time but we went back twice because we loved it so much.

Everything, from the highest possible quality and taste of food to the choice of wines - enjoyed every moment of the dinner we had there.

The staff provided excellent service, and the food was delicious, fresh, and not fishy. The prices matched the quality perfectly. The restaurant is located in the city center, making it easy to find, and the atmosphere was great. I ordered the Hot Shellter for 2, and the portion was so generous that it was more than enough to fill us up.

Tuve un almuerzo rápido con mis padres ancianos. La comida era genial y el servicio era cálido y amable. Todos tuvimos el pescado y patatas fritas clásico, muy bien cocinado.

Booked a table for two, but due to the kids deciding to join us at the last minute, had to call to increase the size of our booking. Fishers could not have been more helpful. I had the salmon & smoked haddock chowder starter with the haddock & chips for main, finished off with the sticky toffee pudding. My partner had the mussels, the food was excellent, best fish & chips I’d had in a long time. The service was brilliant and the staff very friendly, all together a very enjoyable experience.

Fishers in the City offers fresh, well-prepared seafood, though the hot platter lacked flavour. The cold platter was excellent, with the salmon and dip being standout highlights. Service was efficient, and the atmosphere was pleasant – not too crowded or too quiet. A solid choice for seafood lovers in Edinburgh.

Fabulous restaurant, impulse choice and so glad we did! Can’t fault it. Food was excellent, we had Mackerel pate, Lemon-sole, prawns, creme brûlée…..house white was gorgeous. Really relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, I think everyone else had definitely been before and obviously enjoyed it as much as we did. Recommend.

Lovely atmosphere, service was attentive, lemon sole fish was delicious. Enjoyed my visit.

Undeniably the best Sole I ever had, forcing us with pleasure to book another table within 24 hours. Best place to eat in Edinburgh.

Went there on friday night, not too busy on this occasion, nice atmosphere. Can be difficult to hear others at table as it can be a noisy restaurant which we experienced previously. Food itself was good, but a little light on portion sizes. Wine was lovely, but we'd ordered a £34 bottle so that was expected. None of the wines are cheap. We had the Christmas menu for £55 each which included starter, main, desert & coffee so seemed best value. The menu overall feels pricey when you take into account wine, but the quality of food was good.

Went in right as they opened but they took fantastic care of me. Excellent oysters and the razor clams starter was one of the better dishes I’ve had in months. Highly recommend this spot!

If we would have only had our starters, 6/5 stars. The mains (scallops and a whole Scottish lobster) were lackluster at best. Both were oddly soft and undercooked, the scallops still had their feet attached, and the lobster was absolutely swimming in a very strongly herbed butter. Service and atmosphere were fine though.

Very nice experience and good advice from the server. The quality of the products is exceptional, we will come back

Thoroughly enjoyed having dinner at this wonderful restaurant that offers such a great menu, the difficulty is to make a choice from all that’s on offer. I had no option but to choose two starters, I chose the fish Chowder along with the assortment of Oysters. We were lucky enough to get a table as we only booked on the day and the staff made sure we had a good table so we could enjoy the ambience. Definitely will be back on my next visit to my home city.

Excellent scallops, fit us in at the last minute, and were really accommodating. Will be coming back!

Great seafood in Edinburgh. Do try the seafood linguine. Amazing and friendly staff too.

Very good and professional place. Claire welcome us and answer very good to us about champagne questions and about the place. Our other waiter Sam was very professional and focus on us. Very very good experience and it was on Sunday. Thanks to all of them. We will go back for sure 😀😀😀

WOW! The atmosphere, staff and the food was spectacular!

We were recommended to this restaurant by our hotel, we asked for a good seafood restaurant and came here. The owner's Son seated us, and could not have been more helpful. He even arranged to customize an app for us. The food and service was superb, we will definitely return on our next visit.

Fantastic place. All of the food was delicious. Service was attentive without being overbearing. Great drinks selection and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend

A great restaurant, the quality of the food is top. Price/performance is good. The only disadvantage is the quite loud atmosphere.

I love this place - the service is always fantastic and their food is excellent. We had a really lovely time!

Tuvimos una cena increíble - desde los deliciosos y únicos cócteles previos a la cena, hasta las ostras, y luego la comida principal - mi marido pidió la media langosta con vieiras - ambos procedentes de las costas de Escocia, y yo tenía lenguado de limón con hongos. INCREÍBLE. La comida era cara pero muy buena y un verdadero placer. Para el pudín compartimos pudín de toffee pegajoso y eso también fue de primera categoría. Muy recomendable para adultos. Estábamos aquí en un viaje familiar y me alegré de que dejamos a los niños en casa!

I had fish cakes which was excellent. Another guest at my table called it the best fish and chips he’s ever had. Definitely on the pricy side but worth it.

The best dinner I had abroad!! High quality products prepared in a sublime way, each course is a spectacular triumph of flavours. The staff is also excellent, special thanks to Josè who looked after us throughout the dinner🙏🏻 I will definitely come back when I'm in Edinburgh🤤❤️

Fantastic oyster restaurant with fresh, flavorful dishes and incredibly attentive service. Perfect for a special meal where you feel well taken care of from start to finish!

Comí mejillones en salsa crema. Fue una locura de mejillones. Me gusta, me encanta. Mi marido y mi hija preferían la lingüística con mariscos. Les gustó mucho lo que comieron. Recomiendo encarecidamente mimarse en Fishers en la ciudad.

Si te gustan los mariscos frescos este es el lugar para ti. Una gran selección de pescados y mariscos todo agradable y fresco. Si te gustan las vieiras pruébalas en Escocia, un poco diferentes a las vieiras de Estados Unidos pero realmente buenas,

The food was so fresh. The service from “ Gus” was supper.

One of the best seafoods we have ever eaten. The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is not too sophisticated but more casual and relaxed. All of our dishes were outstanding (Monkfish Taco, mussels, half lobster, Halibut and Tagliatelle). Definitely a must for every seafood fan!

Pretty good food. Everyone comes for the fish in chips,we had different options. All in all solid, but not 5 star

Great seafood restaurant with attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere. The lobster was very well done

One of the best meals I had in Edinburgh. I had the linguine (though it was tough to choose). The sauce was flavorful and just a bit spicy. Shrimp were some of the best I have ever had. Restaurant was neatly laid out, I liked the various floors made the space more dynamic. Sticky toffee pudding was delicious. Rich and comforting. Server was very accommodating.

Excellent dishes, very warm and welcoming service. I highly recommend this place and will definitely share it to my friends!!!

Great food. Wonderful service. highly recommended. The atmosphere was great for dining in.

Very good seafood and good staff

Amazing dishes, impeccable service and very tasteful atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend. We had the chowder, salmon ceasare salad, shellfish linguine and the fish and chips - all were scrumptious 😍

Super accommodating staff. Great drinks. One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Why no picture? Too busy enjoying every last bite.

The best seafood in Edinburgh and fantastic service! You won’t be disappointed by your order—I loved the ceviche, king scallop and salmon-haddock chowder. The star of the show was definitely my halibut entree cooked in a light tomato stew with clams, mussels, shrimp and a crispy piece of toast drizzled with tomato aioli. The textures, seasonings and harmonious flavors were delightful! The ceviche in particular was so light, tangy and refreshing, the perfect combination of flavors with a burst of citrus and sweetness of tomato—it came highly recommended by the server, who also shared that this place has the best supplier in town and the family owned restaurant has kept the top notch quality of their food the same for over 40 years. Apparently you can get a whole lobster for £30, so will be trying that next. Also tried the mussels, which are a generous portion of 40+ mussels for a starter and the white wine, garlic sauce was perfection. The linguini was hearty and had a kick to it, but would recommend another recommended option from the server. All in all, the seafood was as fresh as can be, I will be dreaming about this meal for a long time!

What wonderful service. I visited with my 87 year old friend who has bad teeth and bad eyes - he misread the menu and ordered something he couldn’t possibly have chewed - they simply swapped it for something else, with such understanding and a smile. He really enjoyed his fish cakes, I loved the oysters and scallops.

Good restaurant with good product, but you pay a very high price. Taking into account Edinburgh prices, nothing crazy. Very good service from a Spaniard from Alicante called Jose and his manager.

The food is very delicious, even the common fish/shrimp chips (deluxe) are amazing, very tender and juicy. The oysters were plump and crispy. This time I tried the original and Bloody Mary sauces. The Bloody Mary oysters are slightly spicy when you first eat them, but the more you eat, the more they taste. The restaurant also offers bread and pickled olives, but they cost an additional £4.50. The marinated olives are delicious and worth a try

We made a mistake on how many people. They worked us in and very happy. Food was amazing and service was great

Food was delicious, best I had while visiting Edinburgh. It was a really nice place too, just a little loud for me!

Went for oysters and the hot seafood platter for an anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint! It was wonderfully prepared. Oysters couldn’t have been more fresh! My only criticism would have some of that lovely garlic butter in a pot on the side for the seafood platter. Perfect selection of wines. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and nothing was too much trouble! Thank you again, and we’ll be back!

Anyone says less than 5 stars is cookoo! Best seafood, perhaps, anywhere!! So they’re 109% five star all the WAY! Rose & I are very careful about seafood… our Marriott hosts said to try Fishers…. Collectively my wife Rose and I are 133 years old (sorry Honey), we have NEVER HAD BETTER SEAFOOD! But there’s more; Behind the bar is Henry (pictured), a pure professional JOY! Then Liam (pictured) manages the floor with unmatched skill and talent and poise! The there’s the ultra shy Ada (no picture,too Shy) waiting our table with talents a plenty! Ok back to the food, we had the hot seafood platter ( see menu picture)… nothing short of Oh My God delicious, our best EVER! Ok, back to Henry… look fast cause he’s going to Australia!… find him and you’ll find great service and delightful bartending!!

Such a brilliant restaurant, everyone that works here is so lovely and welcoming, amazing food and wine, 100% recommend!