Fishers in the City in Edinburgh, City of

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!

The food and experience was not what we had expected. Presentation is beautiful however the food was disappointing and expensive. We were visiting from Canada and had been recommended by a local tour guide. We ordered the scallop appetizer which was three small scallops. We were asked if we wanted bread and olives. In Canada bread is complimentary. We should have looked more closely at the menu. The olives were good but expensive. I ordered the fish cakes I love fish cakes. The cakes smelt overwhelming like fish and were salty. Fish should never smell like fish. My husband ordered the seafood pasta it had bits of shell that was off putting. We were asked how our meal was we were honest and nice and were dismissed. I was told the fish cake recipe had been around since the restaurant opened and most people like it. My husband received the same type of dismal. Why ask us how our food was. Would not recommend. Expensive and food is not good. A bit pretentious was the vibe we got. The drink I ordered was amazing which sadly was the best thing about the meal. It was our wedding anniversary so I ordered a French martini.

Absolutely brilliant restaurant. It's not an extensive menu, but a good selection and the food is amazing. Staff very friendly and helpful , can't do enough for you.

Very disappointing visit. *Do NOT waste your time going if you have a peanut or nut allergy, especially if you are anaphylactic.* While we were informed of the menu items that did contain nuts, our server told us she didn’t feel comfortable serving my sister (who is anaphylactic to peanuts and nuts) any food at all. We left and it disrupted our family dinner on our first night out in the city. Nut allergies are common, and severe, and should be accommodated for, even in a shared kitchen.

We were recommended to book by local friends who joined us for dinner, we were five people. We booked at 5.45 but arrived early and were ushered straight to the table. My husband arrived 5 minutes later at 5.50pm. We ordered main courses and were told by the waitress there would be a long wait because we didn't order starters. Why should that affect the waiting time? The food mains were good, I have to say unexceptional. The rocket side salad had clearly been around in the kitchen for a while, it was wilted and the brocolli was completely unseasoned. No salt in the salt grinder. The empty plates sat on the table for 40 minutes. The restaurant was very busy but busy because of the number of tables in proportion to the staff and the need to turn over the tables to fit in more covers. When the waitress asked if we wanted deserts she waved the menus and said she would see what she could do (i.e do us a favour) but she said there wasn't much time. We were told there were people waiting for our table because we had sat a little longer at the table after finishing and paying the bill. When I offered feedback on our experience the waitress said "its the festival", "we are really busy", "I had a huge table to deal with" and then she added "and you were half an hour late". This was patently not true so when i challenged her she said "that's what I was told by the front desk". I then asked to speak to the manager who was very aggressive and when I tried to leave he blocked my way on the stairs and said smuggly "you were half an hour late" as if to say the whole terrible service experience was our fault. I tried to point out that this was wrong but he just kept going being rude and stopping me from leaving the restaurant. Honestly I felt sullied, bullied and so disappointed by the experience. This was supposed to be our treat meal in Edinburgh. Luckily it was not typical of our experience in a city we rather like. Fisher's needs to reduce the pressure on diners it seems to me this kind of experience is all because of maximising profits rather than providing a lovely service and experience for its' clients. I read a review by Jay Rayner from 2017 which said it needs a "friendly whack". It still needs that in 2024. Such a disappointment.

We were recommended to book by local friends who joined us for dinner, we were five people. We booked at 5.45 but arrived early and were ushered straight to the table. My husband arrived 5 minutes later at 5.50pm. We ordered main courses and were told by the waitress there would be a long wait because we didn't order starters. Why should that affect the waiting time? The food mains were good, I have to say unexceptional. The rocket side salad had clearly been around in the kitchen for a while, it was wilted and the brocolli was completely unseasoned. No salt in the salt grinder. The empty plates sat on the table for 40 minutes. The restaurant was very busy but busy because of the number of tables in proportion to the staff and the need to turn over the tables to fit in more covers. When the waitress asked if we wanted deserts she waved the menus and said she would see what she could do (i.e do us a favour) but she said there wasn't much time. We were told there were people waiting for our table because we had sat a little longer at the table after finishing and paying the bill. When I offered feedback on our experience the waitress said "its the festival", "we are really busy", "I had a huge table to deal with" and then she added "and you were half an hour late". This was patently not true so when i challenged her she said "that's what I was told by the front desk". I then asked to speak to the manager who was very aggressive and when I tried to leave he blocked my way on the stairs and said smuggly "you were half an hour late" as if to say the whole terrible service experience was our fault. I tried to point out that this was wrong but he just kept going being rude and stopping me from leaving the restaurant. Honestly I felt sullied, bullied and so disappointed by the experience. This was supposed to be our treat meal in Edinburgh. Luckily it was not typical of our experience in a city we rather like. Fisher's needs to reduce the pressure on diners it seems to me this kind of experience is all because of maximising profits rather than providing a lovely service and experience for its' clients. I read a review by Jay Rayner from 2017 which said it needs a "friendly whack". It still needs that in 2024. Such a disappointment.

Food was really very good especially the mussels but service was inattentive and times and overbearing at others. I had fish and chips which was very good, daughter had mussels which were pretty much the best ever and the crème brute was apparently to die for Hopefully your experience will be 5 star all round Rob

We were a family of 10 with young children and it was our first night in Edinburgh. We thought we had a reservation at the restaurant but when no we arrived it turned out we didn’t. Chris ( restaurant manager) managed to get us tables despite it was a busy night. Henry our waiter was great and literally everyone was so nice and friendly. I give them 10/10 for service and 10/10 for the food. We will definitely come back next time we are in town. Thank you for the great hospitality.

Really good food and excellent service

Perfect place for long leisurely seafood lunch. The food and service was outstanding.

Poop trigger warning: We had the scallops and the muscles. One of the scallops had a really foul odor and really wrecked the rest of my meal. It literally tasted like poop. It was the most disgusting thing I ever had. Some of the muscles also had that taste and odor as well. I didn’t finish the meal. It didn’t feel safe.

Great seafood restaurant, fully discovered by the tourists. The food came so quickly, which is good when you are hungry, but also suggests that it was prepared in advance. Drinks rather expensive.

If you love seafood this is the place to go! Had the half-lobster and scallops…it was hot, flavorful and delicious! The food came fast and was AWESOME! And the WINE selection is a literal chefs kiss!

Extremely greasy food. Fries were soggy and greasy. Fish was greasy and overcooked. Prawn was greasy and undercooked (batter still raw on the inside). Even the plate was greasy. They 100% did not use paper towels to remove excess grease. Presentation very bad. Fish piled on top of soggy fries and it rolled off my plate (maybe that was a sign).

Average British cuisine with no idea. Fried fish alla Kapitán Iglo (German frozen food). 🤨 It is a shame that there is no progress and innovation. Very good offer of white and red wines 👏👍

We were looking for fresh seafood while vacationing in Edinburgh. I had played golf earlier in the day with some very nice locals and a gentleman named Graham highly recommended this restaurant. He said it was not cheap , but very good and he had eaten there numerous times. Believe me ...it did not disappoint. Service, food, cleanliness were all great!

Some of the best fresh seafood I've had in the UK.

Good food, the fish and chips were good and also the mussels.

Try the Fisher's soup and lobster! Affordable, fresh, delicious and the service was kind, knowledgeable and helpful!!

Most of food that I've tried were too much oily, buttery and creamy. They eventually made me feel sick so I couldn't finish the dishes. But all of staffs were very kind and helpful and the restaurant itself has nice vibe definitely.

We were there twice. Great restaurant. Very nice service and delicious food. It is worth booking a table.

Excellent . Fitted in at very short notice luckily. Good fresh food XL fish and chips . Waiter friendly and helpful .Prices ok! Would go back again 🙂

A wonderful meal with a window seat. Our visitors from the US loved it!

By far one of the best fish restaurants I ever visited. Perfectly cooked fish, and excellent service.

My wife loved her mussels in curry sauce. My halibut was sadly overcooked, but accompaniments were tasty. Wine selection by the glass was mediocre and overpriced. I'd go to Howies instead every time.

Not our 1st visot. A good place to go on a special occasion, lovely location, surprisingly there is always a parking spot right outside, food is delicious, service amazing, and a good atmosphere even when gets busy.

Our reservation wasn't until 5pm. When we came in an hour early we still got a table. Very friendly service and exceptionally delicious food. Perfect ambiance for a cozy dinner.

The food was amazing. There were so many items on the menu that I wanted to try and I was not disappointed by the soup, prawns, and cheesecake that I did eat. The waitors were attentive without being overbearing and were great at providing suggestions. They were also very flexible when I needed to switch reservations.

Great atmosphere with great service. The food is terrific and everything is highly recommended.

From the Classic Fish and Chips to the special 1/2 lobster and fresh local diver scallops, this is a tucked away gem not to be missed. The meals were very reasonably priced as was the well rounded selection of international wines. The staff were all highly engaged, knowledgeable and welcoming. If you don’t have a reservation, the bar is a great place to slip in for an amazing last minute meal.

Excellent food, wine, and service! Very reasonably priced for the quality provided. Hope to return again!

One of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. Fantastic unpretentious service and a great wine list. An Edinburgh institution.

Best fish and chips in Edinburgh 👍

We had the fish & chips, halibut and salad. Everything was excellent and we had a great time in this fantastic restaurant.

Brilliant dining experience - some of the best seafood dishes we have ever eaten

Dinner with friends.I do go quite regularly and always enjoy. This dinner was particularly good, short rib bau buns followed by excellent lemon sole. Fantastic attentive service as normal. Great restaurant in great location. Will be back very soon.

Incredibly well done take on Leith version (I prefer the city one). Great service, food and ambience after a visit filled with game and red meat and more game and red meat.

Amazing service with great recommendations, food arrived fast and it was absolutely delicious. The oysters were fresh and tasty, halibut cooked to perfection with a really special sauce. We were so full but still went for a recommended cheese cake and didn’t regret it. Will come again, thank you!!

If you're looking for fresh fish with a glass of wine, you've come to the right place. We ate a delicious fish soup and crunchy fish and chips. Highly recommended😉👍🏻

Great seafood, but above all Great experience delivered by the hosts in the restaurant!

Had the fish soup, oysters, and seafood tagliatelle... Exceptional all around!

Had an early dinner with my son prior to flying back to Geneva the next morning. The street is famous for top notch restaurant and this is one of them. The service was friendly, professional and efficient. 6 oysters / Sweet soy braised short rib bao bun and 4 scallops (missing 2 for the price) / fish and chips later the highlight for both were the dessert.The Sticky Toffee pudding was heaven and Lime polenta cake, to die for or rather have it one last time before dying :-) One disappointment was to indulge myself knowingly to a small glass of Chablis for 25£ and it's definitely not worth it. Nevertheless, would not mind going back as the overall experience was positive.

Delightful afternoon half dozen of the most briny, fresh, plump Scottish oysters and a glass of dry Champagne in an upscale but not stuffy setting with great staff...

They don’t give bread, halibut was tasteless served with very few veggies. Very disappointed with the meal.

We ate here Sunday. We came at 12 noon when they first opened without reservations. We had tickets for the castle 1:15, so we needed to eat quickly and depart. We explained this and the staff took very good care of us. The fish soup was the best we ever had. Our son had the Fish & Chips and said it was the best he had on our entire trip to the UK (this was our last day of a 15 day trip). The atmosphere was terrific, the restaurant is situated on a quiet street a few blocks away from the madness on Princes street and the staff is very friendly. I usually only review restaurants if they get everything right and they certainly did.

Could be finer and better cooked for the price. .

A cozy fine restaurant with excellent mussels and super friendly staff! What I didn't like was the olive tapenade, just crushed olives, tasteless and the white negroni wasn't really hitting the spot.

This was our favorite (and most expensive meal) in Scotland. The seafood was delicious. The service was great. We'd go back.

I had a lovely lunch at Fishers. I opted for the scallops and lobster combo which was absolutely delicious. The lobster was so tender and juicy! I loved it! Paired with some chips and some broccoli. I requested some minor amendments to my dish which they happily accommodated for. I had a crème brûlée for dessert which was really delicious and deep! Bargain for only £8! Had a good laugh with one of the servers as well! Will be back soon! 10/10

Amazing lobsters, langoustines and mussels… fresh, sweet, meaty… also very nice sauce with olive oil which is also good to eat with breads…

My sisters and I came across Fishers whilst on a break to Edinburgh. We had read the reviews and decided to have some lunch. We all fancied the fish and chips but the only problem for us was the beer batter. The staff were extremely accommodating and said they would use breadcrumbs instead. The food was absolutely gorgeous and that tartare sauce was to die for. The staff were lovely and friendly, I would definitely visit again next time I am in Edinburgh!

Wonderful fish and chips with prawns. Best ever and I have eaten a lot of fish and chips over the years 😂

Top fish spot in a City with heaps of competition. Excellent on all accounts .

We had a great experience. Thanks for all. Can you please tell us the name of Orange sauce little spicy?

Fishers is an absolute must-go when you come to Edinburgh! The food, the presentation, and service are impeccable - and the seafood is amazingly fresh! You can literally pick anything on the menu and you will love it. This is a family run place - and the family is pure class. This is probably my favorite restaurant in Edinburgh.

Very pleasant moment. Top team. Very good quality meal. Prices which correspond to restaurants in France (from us). I highly recommend this restaurant

Our food was pretty terrific - scallops with 1/2 lobster and fish & chips then crème brûlée for dessert - but the service was overall very poor. When we arrived 15 minutes before our reservation, we were told we’d need to wait until our reservation time, although the restaurant was overall only about half full.. We thought maybe they just needed to catch up, so no big deal. We watched 2 servers hanging near the bathroom area on their phones, so it didn’t seem like they were too busy to handle the crowd level, but we said nothing and waited. At exactly our reservation time (when no tables left in between that time and our arrival), we were escorted to our table and left for 20 minutes before being able to order drinks. Our server acted like he had much better things to do/places to be when he finally arrived to our table. By the time we finally received our food, there was only one other table in the restaurant, but we had to find our server for basic necessities and, ultimately, for our check. For the price, there are hundreds of other restaurants in the city with better service and food that is just as good.

Very good chowder, it’s the second time I’m trying it and it doesn’t dissapoint!

Fantastic Seafood. Had a table on the windows line. Orkney Scallops were great. Fish and Chips had a nice light batter cooked in fresh oil.

If you want to eat good, fresh fish, this is the right place for you. Highly recommended are the grilled oysters and seafood pasta. You can only say one thing: WOW! The ambience has a somewhat maritime feel and is cozy. Ideal for enjoying your meal in a relaxed manner. When it gets a little more crowded, the acoustics can get a little loud, but that doesn't detract from your enjoyment. Highly recommended 👍

They kindly accommodated us when we showed up early for our booking. We had mussels and oysters and they were beautiful so delicious, the staff were lovely and attentive, we really enjoyed our visit

After the portrait museum it is an excellent break to eat fish or as in our case a delicious fish and chips with either fish fillet or prawns, excellent paired pea puree, all young and very kind staff

Have eaten here three times and always top quality.

First time I’ve been told I have 30 mins left of my table reservation and we have to vacate at a certain time. This is odd as the restaurant was half occupied so I didn’t understand the rush. Also we were not made aware when we were seated by the hostess . Felt a bit rude. What also felt rude, was the waiter giving us attitude once he realized we wouldn’t tip him after paying the bill. We had nearly £20 service charge. The food was okay but nothing special. Mussels and the fish soup are delicious. The surf and turf is also a good option!

Never Have We Been Treated Like This, Anywhere in the World! So excited to be coming, but what happened next was inexcusable. We arrived 15min late, after trying to call twice to let them know, but the phone rang out. We explained this but we were told on arrival that we “had” a table and he would “see” if he could find one for us. He then proceeded to seat before us, with our knowledge and to make a point no doubt, another couple that had no booking. They offered us to go first but, aghast, we said please don’t worry. He also overlooked a young couple, of Asian origin, who were also walk-ins, before the walk-ins seated before us! When we asked the maitre’d why he would serve walk-ins first, after dressing us down, he had no explanation and, in my opinion, delighted in upsetting us. He succeeded. So upset by our treatment, we left and, will never come back, and will never recommend the venue to anyone in the world. It is a shame when angry, dissatisfied staff visit their troubles on people that just wanted to reward them with custom. As a proprietor myself, I would be ashamed as the proprietor of this business, if I knew my team were treating arrivals, and from overseas, with such calculated nastiness. Bravo Fishery for upsetting two tourists that were so excited to visit your establishment.

Food was okay - everything was kind of okay, not stunning or impressive, food was decent but felt like there couldve been more volume to the food

We throughly enjoyed our dining experience! I say experience because it was more than just eating a meal. The maitre D set the tone for the entire evening by warmly welcoming us to the restaurant. We eat out a lot, so we have had a lot experience. Everything about her said that she enjoyed her job and genuinely was happy that we were there. Next, we were welcomed by our lovely server. She was friendly, professional and attentive. A couple other staff assisted her and were equally pleasant. At one point, the maitre d stopped by to check on us. We noticed that she and the entire staff paid equal attention to the other guests as well. Then, the food! My spouse ordered the scallops and half lobster and I ordered the hot seafood platter. OMG! Both were perfectly prepared and presented. Again, we had a fantastic dining experience and we highly recommend Fishers In The City!

Really nice place to visit. Have been coming here for years. Thankfully quality is maintained and staff are very helpful and attentive.

Excellent food. We ordered fish & chips. The deluxe meal was awesome. The prawns were so fresh & yummy. Price reasonable for this type of fine dinning restaurant with good atmosphere.

The seafood over here is awesome. Remember to make the reservation first before you come.

Two or three small improvements but the seafood was perfect.

Very good and tasty fish. A cozy atmosphere with a beautiful interior. In a cute street. It was quite full, even though it was Monday evening. You will probably have to make a reservation for the weekends.

The food was excellent, the service was 10/10 and the wine list is very nice. Would recommend the pork belly with caviar, beautifully prepared

The pork belly appetizer with caviar is from another planet. Very good food and attention. It's completely worth it.

Good seafood, but not superb in my opinion.

This place is fantastic. The service was great. The fish was fantastic. I can’t say enough. Terrific evening.

The food was excellent, very fresh seafood and nicely seasoned. The service could’ve been better and kinder.

I loved the plate I tried of smoked/cured varieties!

The service is great and the food is very tasty. About an hour after leaving the restaurant I had crazy stomach pains and vomiting and I thought it was my last hour. My heart was pounding like I had food poisoning. I recommend checking fish and shrimp carefully !!!

Excellent service, same goes for the food! Kid's friendly 🤗

We went to this restaurant without a reservation because it was near our B&B. What a nice surprise ! The people there are so nice, they found us a table for the 3 of us. We were with our 3 years old and they make a plate espacially for her. The service was very quick and the dishes excellent (We had the prawn curry, I hightly recommand it!) The wine was perfect too. You can go there without an hesitation ! Thank you for Everything!

We tried other seafood restaurants in the city (didn’t manage to make it to Leith), but this one had the best seafood platter! We loved it so much and can’t wait to go back again.

Great spot for a family dinner or night out. Fresh seafood and good service. We started with the mussels served with cream and garlic and oysters - oysters were fresh and the mussels were delicious. For dinner we had lobsters, surf and turf, scallops, and seafood pasta - everything was delicious! Definitely not our cheapest meal, but well worth the price.

Great restaurant! Had some of the freshest seafood of my life here—oysters, scallops and lobster. So delicious! Service was wonderful. Was recommended by our hotel and totally see why. Will be craving those scallops especially in the future!

An excellent meal. Great food and service. As good as their Leith venue.

Went to this restaurant with my friend on Friday. It was busy right when it opened at noon. people working there were really nice. Food was good but a little expensive. They have lots of wines to choose from and it’s in a nice spot. Good place, but you might spend a bit more.

Friendly staff, delicious food (so far we had the platter of smoked fish, mussels and fish and chips) and a lovely designed interior. We’re heading back tomorrow.

Food, Staff & Atmosphere were fantastic! A truly enjoyable dining experience all the way around.

First time to City restaurant, and I've been to the Leith one a few times. I always go for the fish soup, Cullen skink, but they had their fish soup. Nice, but disappointed as simply nowhere as good as the Lleith Cullem Skink, short on fish. At £12, for the large bowl I'm disappointed. However, others pleased with their starters, and we all had fish & chips, which were decent value at £17. Setting nice, staff very good, great service and don't rush you.

Great food and attentive staff. Very Very friendly.

Had been to Fishers original restaurant in Leith so was excited to try the city centre venture. As you would expect in the city centre it's a bit smarter and upmarket and the Friday lunchtime when we were there it was busy and buzzing. We went for the a la carte menu - I had the scallops as a starter and halibut as a main. Both were excellent, really well cooked and generous quantities, well presented and with tasty sauces and vegetables as appropriate. Service from the staff was excellent, friendly but professional. Although busy, waiting times before and between courses were just right Overall, nothing to fault and certainly hope to return in due course.

They master the art of seafood ! The meals are delicate and exquisite, very tasty and creative, with good portions, and the wine exceptionnal. The staff is also great !

Super great service and very tasty food!

First time fish and chips plus afterwards sticky toffee pudding 😋 great experience Service was extremely good 👍