What to order at Fishers in Leith

Must order
The whole East Coast lobster with chips and salad, or the roast monkfish with peas.
Signature dishes
Whole East Coast lobster with garlic butter, Grilled queenie scallops with confit garlic butter
Editor tip
Walk-ins are welcome. Ask for the cosy round room by the bar rather than the main restaurant, or a table outside by the water when it is dry.
CuisineSeafood
Price£££
NeighborhoodLeith
HoursMon-Sat 12:00-21:30; Sun 12:30-21:30
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Food experiences in Leith

Edinburgh: Leith Waterfront Food Walking Tour★ 5.0 (1)
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Edinburgh: Leith Waterfront Food Walking Tour

Explore the historic 12th-century port of Leith on a food walking tour. Enjoy over 5 stops a delicious lunch: a visit to a farmer’s market and afternoon tea of homemad...

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Location

Address: 1 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QW

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OrderThe eight-course Tasting Menu or the half-priced lunch tasting served Tuesday to Friday.

TipLunchtime four-course menu at £50 is the value play; same kitchen, same sommelier, half the dinner price.

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OrderWhatever has come off the Scrabster fish auction that morning and the cured-egg-yolk opening course.

TipThe bar counter takes four walk-up seats from 18:00 if your booking falls through. Same menu, better view of the pass.

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OrderThe full chef's tasting menu; this is a counter-only kitchen designed for the set sequence.

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OrderThe seasonal Rock Pool starter and whatever lands fresh from the Anstruther day-boats that morning.

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