Suzy has checked into....... yep - Welch's .....AGAIN! Either I've become predictable or this…read moreplace is too good not to go to nearly once a week. When I buy seafood - it makes a big impression that I can actually see the sea and boats from the store. Now add in years of experience, a super clean and shiny shop, great variety, friendly staff and of course fresh FISH. Whole fish, fillets, 'steaks', shellfish - langoustines with the whiskers still twitching, a giant tank of lobster, piles of mussels and loads of extras. They have smokies, smoked haddock, cold smoked salmon and my favourite - their own Hot Smoked Salmon. You can even get slices of these vac packed (well - they can vac pack anything for you) to keep in the fridge for a few days. Soft, flaky, smoky, delicate - great cold or gently warmed up. All this is set at the quaint Newhaven harbour - completely with picturesque lighthouse, dock with seats to sit and watch the boats from and a couple of restaurants. Makes it all worth the trip!

I thought Welch's in the West End was the seafood business, but big brother in Newhaven is THE King…read moreof fishmongers. If it swims in the sea or lives in a shell, it'll be found here. Live crayfish in huge tanks adorn a wall, filleted & whole fish, shellfish, prawns, you name it, they'll most likely have it. The most endearing point to make is the fact that rather than reside behind a counter, the fishmongers mix amongst the patrons and take an active interest in showing their produce in best light. Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA and the like, take note...this is seafood and that is service at it's best! Bravo!

Eddie's is the sh*t when it comes to fresh seafood. Admittedly it stinks when you walk past it, but…read morefish is a smelly food so you can't really hold that against them. I have never seen a fishmongers so busy; on saturday mornings you can see people actually queuing outside just to pick up some prawns or whatever. I mean how many places can you say that about. And the fish is incredible. Having bought the aforementioned prawns (didn't queue though - not because they're not worth it, just because I'm really lazy) I can safely say they're the best in Edinburgh. They are absolutely huge, really fresh and tasted amazing. The rest of the food is awesome as well, even if you're just picking up a piece of haddock or something then it is the best place around. Admittedly slightly more expensive than the supermarkets, but when you're getting fish of this quality that is fresh every day then you can't really complain.

This really is the best fishmongers I've ever found in Edinburgh. If you're having a dinner party…read moreor cooking for a special occasion, you need to get your ingredients from here. Although it's right in the middle of student-ville, Eddie's is well-known all over the city and once you've bought from here it's easy to see why. The staff are not only friendly but also really knowledgeable. When I went in I needed things to make a fish pie, although I didn't know which fish would be best for it. Rather than simply trying to flog me the most expensive fish they had, the guy was very patient with me and showed me loads of different options. When I used to live in Marchmont I used to see the new deiliveries coming in every day (on the rare occasions I was up early enough, that is!), so you can always be confident that the stuff they have is fresh.

Located in the heart of Portobello High Street, Williamson's screams local flavour. Right down to…read morethe knowledgeable and personable gentlemen that tend the counter; they have a conversation for everyone. My experience of fishmongers isn't extensive to say the least, but on the occasional glance the stock seems to be quite samey with not a lot of variety. That said I don't really know what unusual sea-dwellers I would be looking for. The basics are all covered and there is a small range of squid, octopus, scallops and the like. Prices seems reasonable. My particular favourite being the herrings in dill sauce that come at a little over £2 for a tub. Lovely.

This is a proper fish shop that even has water cascading down the window. There is usually a queue…read moreout the door that's how great this fish shop is. They don't stock a great amount of unusual fish, but you can get tuna and swordfish on a regular basis. They sell the biggest eggs. The eggs are such great value and are nearly always double yolks. The staff are always up for a bit of cheeky banter. As this is a proper fish shop, it's always closed on a Monday.

Small one-lane Farmers market but the walk here was amazing and there is nothing like having…read moreEdinburgh Castle as your backdrop early in the morning. There are fresh produce vendors as well as food, snacks, honey, candles, and coffee mixed in. I really wanted to try the pasties guy, the rows and rows of savory baked good looked amazing but we let our kids choose and they went for something else. Most places do accept credit cards and we came mainly to pick up some fresh fruit to balance out all the heavy food we would be eating. The climate in Scotland is cold and rainy this time of year and the oranges and raspberries we got tasted different that the ones we get in the Bay Area. There is also meat and seafood, I loved seeing the fresh caught crab on a bed of seaweed and hard to find meat like venison for sale.

Came here to buy their fresh produce and try what they are selling. They are open every Saturday…read morefrom 9-2pm. They have area sourced produce, meats & cheeses, and baked goods and sweets. Small outdoor markets that seem to have quite a bit foot traffic. Service from each stall was friendly and welcoming. My son was looking for ice cream and found this Churn & Thistle ice cream place. He got raspberry, but they offered different flavors. It was very creamy and good and their waffle cone was excellent. Tasted almost caramelized and nicely crunchy. My favorite was their egg custard. It was very flaky and crunchy with a creamy center. It was very good. I've had some egg custards in Portugal as well, and these tasted authentic.

This is a good shop to visit that is not too far out from the city centre and well worth looking…read moreinto if you are passing. The fish on offer here offers both good quality and reasonable pricing, which is as much as you can really ask for. My main complaint is the fact that they only display prices in pounds. I know that fishmongers work in pounds, but I work in kilos and I can't help but think that it wouldn't be much effort on their part just to knock out the conversion on a calculator whereas I have to try and do it in my head without really knowing how many pounds are equivalent to a kilo. Despite this, you do seem to get a good amount of fish for you money even though I'm not precisely sure how much you get, but it is certainly on a par with elsewhere. The staff here are friendly and will be happy to have a quick chat with you as they weigh out your order and get you your chance which adds a bit of pleasantry to your visit although I must admit I still struggle with some of the accents so my parts in these chats often end up being nodding and smiling a lot. Another little criticism, however, is that the range is fairly small sticking to the old favourites which most will be happy with, but I do like choice in my fish so I do find this a bit disappointing. As it is, the place is a nice fishmongers to visit.

While visiting Edinburgh, I looked up for fish shops downtown because I really craved for…read morelangoustines (norway lobster). I was immediately drawn to "Something Fishy" as the lovely wee shoppe reminded me of the old fishmongers we used to have around in my birthplace near La Rochelle before the bloody supermarkets put them all out of business. So my friend and I popped in on a Tuesday an inquired about these fine ladies of the sea.. alas there wasn't any. As the benevolent and knowledgeable owner explained us, since it's a pricey delicacy people tend to treat themselves with it only for fine supper over the week-end. That said, the good man went on a limb and offered to order us a kilo of them to pick-up on Thursday morning, without any guarantee that the Frog and Yankee tourists will be back for it. Needless to say, I was there on Thursday morning at first light! And what lovely beasts they were.. big, extra fresh and full of caviar.. But pictures are best. Quel délice!

This fishmonger is amazing. The quality of seafood is second to none. Located in Stockbridge…read moretowards Comely Bank, this place opens earlier than most other shops you'll see in the area. Service is really friendly and super helpful. I don't think it's too costly for fresh seafood and there's always some funky looking fish on the window which people are usually milling around to have a look at. Its also the best place to buy scallops! They're quite pricey (£10 for 6) but is the best quality for scallops to have at home. Definitely highly recommended and will be my regular place for all fresh seafood needs.

NEVER EVER again will I buy supermarket smoked salmon…read more This. - This is what smoked salmon should taste like. Utterly lovely, with beautiful flavours and texture. Ultimately, it's all about the fish and, at G Armstrong, there's no need for fancy flavours as the supermarkets tend to do. - The quality is just so high that there's no need. In fact, it's best to enjoy the natural smoked flavours. The salmon feels so indulgent and plump that even the smallest of nibbles is satisfying. The fillet I bought will provide three portions to put in other dishes. So, although, it's more expensive than a supermarket offering, it is so very worth it and the quality is evident. I can't believe how much I love this local fishmonger after just one visit. - This is now my go-to for smoked salmon!

This is the nicest Asian supermarket in Edinburgh. I've been going for years. The staff are always…read morereally friendly , the shop is well looked after and they have a good range of Asian spices, pulses , rice, snacks, sweets, vegetable etc. If you get the little boxes of spices around £1 you can make authentic tasting dishes. I always go there for my Asian items. Another good thing is they are open till 9pm so I can avoid the heavy traffic to get there.

Although I didn't buy anything from Rajah's Supermarket, it was definitely an interesting to shop…read moreto just have a look round. This is the place which stocks all the local Chinese, Indian and Thai takeaways with their (mostly) authentic ingredients. It feels clean and well stocked with a huge variety of exotic ingredients including sauces, chutneys, a whole range of noodles and rices and many more spices and hebs than I even knew existed. Their meat is all Halal which means it has been slaughtered and cured in accordance with the traditions of Islam and is, apparantly, cleaner and purer than meat produced by other means. It did look quite a bit more expensive than the standard meat you can buy at the butcher, but it also looked extremely fresh. The service in Rajah's Supermarket is friendly and if you're after some exotic ingredients then this is the place to come.

I desperately wanted to love this place - waterfront location, nautical decor, seafood. However, it…read morewas the latter that let me down. The cold seafood sampler platter had excellent selections and some pieces were really good, but others seemed dry and less than fresh. The entrees were all delicious and the poached monkfish itself was superb - but we were all non-plussed by bathing this beautiful rich fish in a spicy curry sauce. It has plenty of competition so hopefully it will up its game in the future.

Right out of the gate, let me say that the food itself was mostly excellent. The seafood was fresh…read moreand the smoked platter was well worth the time and, frankly, the price point was great. The desserts were not their forte, so feel free to skip it. The Cullen Skink as an appetizer is a must-try! So why the low score? Well, unfortunately, the waitstaff was absolutely abhorrent. We, along with other tables around us were ignored. It was so bad that, in order to get any service, refresh a drink, get a napkin, a dessert menu or whatever, I often had to stand up and wave my arms to get the attention of the staff. The absolutely lowest point came when I flagged down our server to get a dessert menu. We ordered from it immediately (because we didn't want to wait forever until someone passed our way again). She took our order, wiped our table off and went to the kitchen area. 30 seconds later, she returned with her purse on her shoulder and left for the evening. Did our dessert order go in? Nope. After about 10 minutes, we flagged someone else down and asked about our dessert. They were not aware of any dessert order and put one in for us. 5 minutes later, it was served. Ridiculous. A gentleman at the table beside us had to go find someone so he could get his bill to pay it. Once he led the waitress back to his table and paid her, we grabbed her attention just so we could get our bill and get out of there. It's a hard lesson for us to learn that, no matter how good the food is at a restaurant, terrible service can make for a n overall horrible experience. If you want to try this place, maybe get something to carryout and let the waitstaff learn how to provide proper service before eating there and ruining what should have been a pleasant meal.

I love fish. I love seafood too. And I love the notion of a 'fish emporium'. Not a fishmonger, or…read moreseafood specialist. A 'fish emporium'. Never has a title been more appropriate. This is a fairly traditional place, so don't expect anything too wacky or modern. George Hughes & Son does, however, boast a massive selection of locally and sustainably sourced fish and seafood. From sea bass to trout, lobster, john dory, scallops, tuna, you name it, they've probably got it. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful too. Being an independent 'fish emporium' (note, not a fishmonger), expect to pay independent fish emporium prices. You won't get a tuna steak for supermarket prices. But then, it'll taste of tuna and not salt water. Also, you can eat it safe in the knowledge it's been sustainably sourced and you're supporting a local business, both of which are very important in these testing times.

As fishmongers go this is one of the very best offering high quality fish at reasonable prices…read more Especially welcome are the range of fish on offer and I was pleased to see some less common varieties for inexpensive prices. If you know your fish you'll recognise that the range of fish covered here is very impressive and you do not pay any premium in return for being offered this range. The fish generally start at £9 a kilo, which really isn't bad for fish of this quality and you'll get a decent amount of choice in that price range with the price going up from here. For those less set on their specific choice of variety there is also the option of the off cuts from many varieties of fish at £7 per kilo. Given that this often contains good fish and all high quality fish this is certainly a winner in my book - you cannot beat this price.