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Previously called Fishers Bistro; see also Fishers in the City.
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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’.
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’.
Summary
“Faultless fish” – and “first-class puddings, too” – have made this 17th-century Leith harbour watchtower a “charming” Edinburgh destination for two decades. Success at this original has brought the Shore bar/restaurant next door and a branch ‘In The City’.
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Fishers Leith Restaurant Diner Reviews

"If you want to eat fish in Edinburgh, this is the place to go. Lovely staff, great spot in a quiet corner of Leith, and just delicious. "

"Small menu well done. "
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
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Service | 12.50% |
1 The Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6QW
Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
Sunday | 12:30 pm‑10 pm |
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