Harden's says
Previously called Fishers Bistro; see also Fishers in the City.
Harden's survey result
Summary
This “lovely restaurant by the Water of Leith” is “just the perfect place for a business lunch”, with “lovely staff, simple fish dishes and rock-solid wines”. Set in a seventeenth-century watchtower, it has been running for more than 20 years and is the flagship of a small group with a branch in the city as well as The Shore next door.
Summary
“If you want to eat fish in Edinburgh, this is the place to go” – “a great spot at a lovely quiet location down on the dockside in Leith, and just delicious”. Set in a seventeenth-century watchtower, the “characterful restaurant” serves “really good fresh fish, simply and yet imaginatively”. The owners also run The Shore next door, and Fishers in the City.
Summary
“Stick to the seafood” (but without skimping on the “great” puds) at this seventeenth-century Leith harbour watchtower, operating as a restaurant for over 20 years now, and you can't go wrong. They also run two other venues locally: next-door British spot The Shore, and intimate city-centre offshoot Fishers in the City.
Summary
“Properly fresh fish with no fuss but lots of care” (plus delectable puds) continues to explain the success of this two-decades-old haunt in a historic Leith harbour watchtower. Their sibling venue The Shore, next door, serves British grub, and there’s also a city-centre spin-off, the literally titled ‘Fishers In the City’.
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1 The Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6QW
Restaurant details
Fishers Leith Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Our table was a 8.45 on a bank holiday Monday and it was buzzing! Beautiful fish simply served. The prawn cocktail is to die for. A sign on the wall said “fish must swim 3 times - in water, butter and wine! "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £2.75 |
| Service | 10.00% |
1 The Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6QW
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑12 am |
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