If you have ever been to Portobello beach you will know this place. Its the place you walk by on…read moreyour way to the beach house for a posh hot drink , you know, that chippy with the yellow sign, all run down.. the place you have thought to yourself every time you see it "you wouldnt catch me dead in there" It looks rough, gritty, greasy. Know the one? Well I did the norm and walked by to go to the beach house (great spot!) it was full.. no tables.. and the kids needed to get out of the cold so I thought "what the hey, Ill poke my nose in the chippy and warm up" . Its as run down inside as it is out. I has an authentic feel to it.. one that says "get out". But the guy was nice so I thought Id give it a try .. knowing Id regret it.. but it was cold outside and the beach house was full.. this place was empty. The Kids soon found the toys in the corner.. "that's thoughtful", I thought. The menus came out and there were 4 choices of fresh fish! That was a surprise. The friendly waitress explained the dishes.. fish and chips!! Whats to explain.. well lots it turns out. I made my choice and in good time my order came.. only the best fish and chips in Edinburgh!! As I ate ..astonished with every mouthfull, the owner came to my table to check how the food was!! Is this a fish and chips shop or a fancy restaurant? He gave me a welcome and explained he was the new owner and had big plans for the place once some money/customers come in. I finished the meal and he came over to see if I wanted more. I got the impression he was offering more for free but I was stuffed. I just got a coffee. The coffee was great, not as nice as the beach house but it was half the price. The kids packed up the toys and the owner gave them a free ice cream! each. I was so wrong about this place.. its not what it seems.. its really nice! I recommend trying it.

When you walk you are reminded of how quaint and small most businesses are in the UK. The menu is…read moreterrific. Many options and you soon realize how much they care. The food is amazing. We started with the soup of the day which was lentil. It was amazing. Full and rich and flavorful. Next the Haggis Wellington which on this trip I have become a fan. This was the best of the trip. Then the Venison tenderloin and wowo. What a hit. A whole lobster fresh and tasty. And before I forget a simple dinner salad with the most delicate and lovely dressing. A hit for anything you desire. Service was a team effort and perfect.

It's has such an unassuming look to it when you first walk in. There's just one big round booth in…read morethe back with only a few tables to the side and back of the bar. There is an outdoor space that sits on the West Bow bend of Grassmarket, but nothing was set up for that when we were there for a late lunch. Perhaps it's a seasonal thing. All first impressions aside, it turned out to be a very good lunch. We were greeted immediately upon entering. We were fortunate to get a table without a reservation. You will definitely need one here during peak times. The service was warm & friendly. Artur was very helpful in answering all of our questions. The lunch menu is limited, but you can also order from the higher priced dinner menu as well. I was mostly amazed by the fact that you get complimentary oysters delivered to your table. My husband is not a seafood fan, so I was fortunate enough to enjoy both of them. These are large & tasty Pacific oysters grown at a farm in Loch Fyne. Delicious! It was such a great starter. I couldn't pass up the half kilo pot (lunch portion) of steamed mussels. These are Scottish rope-grown mussels. I should have ordered a kilo. They were so addicting. The white wine sauce with shallots was perfect. However, I did have a difficult time deciding which sauce to choose. The whisky with smoked bacon also sounded amazing. If I had to say anything negative, it would be to maybe add more bread to soak up the sauce. I probably could have asked for more, but I didn't. That's on me. I really wanted to return to try the Surf & Turf. We just didn't have enough time to do it all. I would go back in a heartbeat. It ended up being a great find. A great experience!

I highly recommend FISHER to any seafood lover looking for a truly exceptional dining experience. A…read moretrue gem in the world of seafood restaurants We didn't take any photos because we were too busy enjoying the beautiful ambiance and delicious food

Walking into Fishers, the decor is modern, the energy is efficiency. The staff are perfectly…read moreacceptable, but everyone is just doing their job. The restaurant has lost the magic of hospitality. We were seated in an upstairs location and I could see all of the staff. They were all walking around, always on a mission. The food is was very good, not amazing. I ordered the fish platter, it was very good, but completely and totally overpriced. My wife enjoyed the halibut that was also a bit pricey. This is a reasonable choice for dinner in Edinburgh, but I would suggest looking elsewhere for fish. Others have commented about the meat, I can't provide an opinion. Rose St and Thistle St have a very large variety of restaurants, check out the scene.

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.

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!

Wildfire is located toward the end of the pedestrian mall along Rose Street. Just keep walking,…read moreyou'll get there eventually. Walking into Wildfire, the brick and wood of the restaurant exude a wonderful energy and ambiance. We were greeted and shown to a table near the window and in the corner. We were close to the people at the next table, bit it offered an opportunity to strike up a conversation. The wine list was extensive, we chose a cider and the porter. They were both more than satisfactory. My wife and I shared the smoked salmon starter that was very good. It was lightly smoked, that brought out both the flavor of the fish, and enhanced it. The fish was moist and tender. Our main dishes included both the seabass and the combo mussels with prawns. The latter was the better choice with very sweet and tender mussels and an excellent sauce. The seabass was lightly pan fried and my wife really liked her selection. For dessert, we had the cheese platter and toffee cake with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream. The coffee and tea completed our meal wonderfully. I recommend this restaurant highly.

We had some incredible meals while in Edinburgh but our absolute favorite spot was Wildfire…read moreScottish Steak & Seafood Bistro! Easily in the top 5 best steaks we have ever eaten! Serving premium cuts of Aberdeen Angus by Scotland's Master John Gilmore, Scottish West Coast Mussels & Seafood, and fresh local produce. Every bite was melt in your mouth perfection! I will be trying to recreate the incredible Roasted Red Pepper & Harissa soup at home! The house-made salad dressing was so good and fresh! Service was excellent and not rushed at all. Make sure to make a reservation as this place is small and intimate, seating around 28 people. We were lucky to be able to walk in and grab a table. This will definitely be my first stop on my next trip to Scotland! Montepulciano Conviviale Roasted Red Pepper, Tomato, Chickpea & Harissa Soup Rocket Salad Grass Fed & Aged Filet Hand Cut Chunky Chips

The food was fresh but not the most flavorful. The fish cakes were too potato-y but the crab and…read morelobster were cooked very well on the roll. The brioche was lovely.

I went with friends to this place that opens at noon. We lined up at 11:45 and soon enough by the…read moretime they opened there was a huge line. All I can say is delicious! I got the lobster and chips. The lobster is so so so tasty. The chips had the lobster garlic and butter juice all over them. I don't actually like chips (French fries) however these were so good I ate the entire tray to the point of making myself sick with overeating! They do run out of lobster and there is always a line so be warned, but I would wait in line anyway for this glorious food.

Mussel Inn recommended by a local, which is always a good sign. Yelpers like it, too…read more HAD to have mussels! We chose the Natural, simply cooked in their own juices. There are four other preparations, Shallot, Roasted pepper, Moroccan, Blue Cheese. They all are prepared beautifully. We prefer to taste the mussels. We shared half a pot, which was enough for three people. It could be a main for one. They were deliciously plump, juicy and not a single grain of sand in the pot! The grilled scallops and black pudding starter was delicious. It was a small portion. They sat on swirls of yellow pepper sauce and were fabulous. The yellow pepper sauce added brightness and a clean freshness. It had the right amount of tangy. The black pudding had a hint of something spicy, too. It was divine! One criticism is there were tiny flies in the bread basket. They showed up halfway through our meal. I noticed two in the bread basket so we were done with the otherwise yummy bread. They were small enough that I would not have been able to see any on other tables but these were off-putting . They liked our mussel pot, too plus the Diet Coke bottle. Our Server was terrific. He was knowledgeable, listened and gave thoughtful recommendations. We will come back but hope the flies are gone.

We were there in Aug 2022, during Festival, specifically for the Military Tattoo. We arrived a day…read morebefore our friends arrived, so my wife and I went on a search for some dinner. Yelp helped us find this lovely restaurant. We were particularly hungry that night after a long flight (read "we ate like piggies"). We ordered the grilled oysters topped with cheese and bacon. While very nice, it's not in the same flavor profile as you would think of a chargrilled oyster from Louisiana. Both tasty in their own right but in very different ways. We couldn't pass up trying the mussels. I had been to Scotland 2x before, the UK overall a few more times than that. In all those trips, never knew mussels were a thing here. We had the mussels with shallot sauce and loved every bit of it (including using the bread and sopping up the liquor). Lastly my wife couldn't say no to a shellfish pasta, so we shared a plate of that too. Bright and bold, pasta kept a nice mouth feel, wife was happy as a...wait for it...clam. During the course of dinner, we noticed an older (not by much) come in and dine alone. She seemed so overjoyed to be there, ordered her food with a smile from ear to ear, the moment just spoke to us. We asked our server, who we found out later was the owner (nice!) to let us pay for the lovely lady's diner. We thought it was something nice we just wanted to do. Well, the owner and her husband came by and chatted a bit with us, and ended up giving us a toffee pudding on the house for the gesture. That was very kind of them, and we will remember our dining experience here for a long time thanks to the sweet owners. Thank you!

Walking into Tailend, the energy of patrons enjoying their meal is infectious. The decor is modern…read morebut comfortable. There is a nice variety of seafood on offer on the menu but the better choice is to select your fish from tonight's specials on the wall. That's what we did and we were very satisfied. The wine menu is limited. We chose a Pouilly Fuse that was unfortunately not drinkable. The staff were kind enough to take it back. I then chose the IPA that was much better. The appetizer recommended by our server was the mussels. These were best mussels I've ever enjoyed. It was served with a sauce made with garlic, butter, milk, and onion. It's good enough to be a soup! Our sides included brocholini and halumi. Both were excellent. The brocholini was flavorful and crunchy with a nice sauce-though know that the sauce has ham in it. The cheese, lightly fried is served with a spicy sauce that I really enjoyed, bit was too much for my wife. It was superb. We selected the monkfish and sea bass for our mains. Both were excellent, moist and flavorful fish-generous portions of each. This was an extremely satisfying and enjoyable meal. It was I've of our best in Scotland. We were frankly unable to eat more and we didn't have dessert.

We stopped by for dinner, but the place was full, so we left. If you go for dinner, make sure to…read moremake a reservation. So I went back the next day by myself, I did rsvp for 1 for 3pm, which was't necessary. After looking at the menu, went with: - Haddock & Chips with mushy peas. One thing I do like about this place was that, they offer different fish options, but no cod, thus I went with haddock. They do better job with frying their fish. The fish and the batter did not fall apart. The mushy peas was not my cup of joe :) When you walk in, to your right is the kitchen, where you can order for take out, walk towards the left to go to the dining room. The service was mediocre, thus only three stars. The wait staff rarely stopped by to check on you or refill your water, you had to hunt them down to get more water.

I ordered rib eye steak that tasted like sirloin..it's a little bit chewy..the service is good…read morethough and staff are attentive.

This place is Out of business. I found Another restaurant in its place. What a surprise it was goneread more