Fishers is a fish and seafood restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. Rated 4.6 stars from 2075 Google reviews. Known for fish cooked precisely and signature dishes that work. Best for sunday lunch and date night. Ranked #4 of 16 in Leith. Price range: €€.
Rankings updated April 2026
Fishers
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Reviewers return for the fish quality and the fact it's genuinely fresh—not frozen, not overcooked—which matters in a seafood restaurant.
You want the softshell crab burger, whole plaice, or garlic prawns cooked right, and you're willing to book ahead because the place fills by 8pm on weekends.
About Fishers
Fishers is a fish and seafood restaurant in a historic building on the Shore in Leith, open Sundays only from 12:30–10:30pm. It's family-owned, and reviewers consistently praise the freshness of the catch—mussels that don't taste frozen, whole seabass and plaice cooked precisely, garlic prawns that stand out. The softshell crab burger appears across multiple reviews as a signature draw. The wine list is strong, cocktails are made properly, and the sticky toffee pudding arrives hot and worth ordering. Service is attentive without fuss; one reviewer noted the owners themselves are present and welcoming. It's casual enough for lunch, romantic enough for dinner, and busy enough by 9pm on weekends that you'll need to reverse the table. Outdoor seating overlooks the water. Lunch menus offer value; dinner runs €€.
What Stands Out
Fish cooked precisely
Reviewers specifically praised the whole plaice as 'cooked very very good' and noted mussels taste fresh rather than frozen—a detail that matters for seafood quality.
Signature dishes that work
The softshell crab burger appears in multiple recent reviews as 'really interesting' and a lunch draw; garlic prawns are called 'to die for'; sticky toffee pudding is 'amazing'.
Family-run hospitality
One reviewer called the family who owns it 'truly wonderful'; another noted staff charged their brother's phone without hesitation. Service is described as 'friendly and attentive' and 'cordial and fast'.
What Customers Say
Lovely fish restaurant, garlic prawns to die for, really interesting crab burger and a perfect creme brulée.
Fantastic sea food restaurant in an historic building in Leith.
It was absolutely delicious 😋, and the service was excellent and very welcoming – a truly unexpected surprise!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishers
Sundays only, 12:30–10:30pm. It's closed Monday to Saturday.
Yes, both lunch and dinner reservations are recommended. It fills by 8pm on weekends and you'll wait if you walk in without a booking.
The softshell crab burger (lunch special), whole plaice, garlic prawns, and mussels are mentioned repeatedly in reviews as standouts. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert.
Yes, outdoor seating overlooks the Shore. Dogs are allowed outside.
€€. Lunch menus are described as 'great value for money'; dinner runs higher but reviewers call the quality-to-price ratio 'excellent'.
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