I usually avoid restaurants in touristy areas, and despite being on the tourist-congested Victoria…read moreStreet, I had to stop into Bertie's on a friend's recommendation (and was surprised by how much I liked it!). The Lemon & Herb Baked Fish was so flavorful and juicy. I tried a Deep Fried Mars Bar for the first time and loved it (I don't know what it reminds me of, but it's crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and hot enough to burn the top of your mouth). The star was definitely the Breaded Haddock. I've had fish and chips around the UK for much cheaper, but at a slightly higher price point you get a perfectly crispy piece of fish with double-fried chips. It's really more about the experience of being in a posh fish shop. It's packed with tourists, so you'll be handed a map of the city at the end -- which I found to be pretty funny given I was living in Edinburgh at the time and came with another local. But it's charming and certainly worth a visit.

i could rave about this place for hours. stumbled into here with my friends on our week long trip…read more we were jet lagged and tired from a day of walking. this first thing was that they are three floors tall and include an elevator for accessibility. the second was that they had fully closed bathroom stalls, each equipped with a sink and were very clean. they also had an accessible AND gender neutral toilet. the overall vibe of the place was fun and they had a lot of space with many tables. for the food, they had a key with all possible allergens, and showed which foods included them or not. the first thing we were asked was if there were any allergies in the party. as someone with many allergies, this was amazing. the wait staff was wonderful and very friendly. the food came quick and was so delicious. we had a few drinks, i got the cider, and they were all so good. we have since then gone again during our week in edinburgh and i am so glad we did.

This is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. The Golden Bite has ruined fish and chips for…read moreme forever. Because I will never - EVER - find a fish supper superior, or perhaps even equal, to the one I had this weekend from the Golden Bite. I travelled to Portobello with Moray L on the express mission of trying the legendary Bite Of Gold after reading Justin G's review, and we were the first ones in when the doors opened at 16:45. The man who greeted us over the counter could not have been happier if he had been a dog in a field full of squirrels. It doesn't seem an exaggeration to say that I suspect frying fish has been his lifelong passion. Because we were so early, we got the first haddock to go into the fryer - clean, white haddock of gobsmacking, Jonah-swallowing proportions which the chap wobbled at us playfully before setting about the battering and frying. At this point - minutes after the doors opened - the shop filled. I mean it properly filled. I know not how many of these were pilgrims like us, and how many were locals, but it's clear that the reputation of The Golden Bite's fish suppers is widely renowned. I was reaching five stars simply from the cleanliness, the rich frying smell, and the chap's jollity before I'd even put anything in my mouth, and when a small girl entered and he pulled down a teddy bear to wave at her, I was smitten with the place entirely. But the food. The food. The proof of the poisson is in the eating. Oh. My. Wrapped lovingly in paper and carried down reverently to the seafront for consumption, these piscine Midas fillets were battered to crispy perfection, but still with the softer underside that makes a fish supper truly sensational. The chips - proper chip shop chips - were glorious and plentiful, but not so numerous as to prevent one from finishing the lustrous, luscious fishywishy that so enchanted both me and Moray. I need to go back. No, you don't understand. I NEED to go back. Now. And I don't think I will ever love a fish supper in quite the same way that I love the Golden Bite's.

A great chip shop that can be found in the Main Street in Portobello…read more Run by Italian husband and wife team serving freshly prepared pizzas, jacket potatoes, I even spotted a battered ribeye steak in the hot display cabinet as well as the famous fish and chips that are cooked to order, for me that is a really good sign of a well run chip shop where the food is fresh and not sitting in a hot box for ages. Crispy batter and cooked just right. I did notice that a plastic sheet A5 size was placed on top of the fish to stop it from sticking to the paper what a great idea, this shop is a must for anyone passing by

It was very hot made to order, very crisp. Not bad but have had better. Batter had a tendency to…read morefall off the fish. Chips were good.

I stumbled upon Benes while searching for the best chippy to get my deep-fried fix in. In good ol'…read moreScottish fashion, they deep-fry just about anything you can imagine: fish, chicken nuggets, pies, haggis, sausage, ribs, pizza, and so on. You get the point. One item that's not listed on their menu, although it really ought to be, is the deep-fried Mars bar. According to MyFitnessPal, this tiny snack will tax your body a whopping 600 calories! Worth only £2.50 a piece, it probably deserves a medal for such a stellar calorie-to-price ratio.

Great chippy. Lots of options. Very tasty (albeit bad for you) and good service with a smile…read more All-in-all exactly what you want from a local chip shop. The curry sauce, if you're into that type of thing, is lush. Nice and fruity with a good amount of spice. From the taste of the chips I reckon it could be a split between dripping and vegetable oil but that is only an educated guess.

Me and my friends ordered here every weekend as a treat. It's good food with okay prices…read more HOWEVER, One night we phoned up to order our usual but we were told (BY THE OWNER) to "phone somewhere else" then he hung up on us. We called back to ask to speak to the manager (thats when we were told about the owner) to ask why we should order from another place. We were hung up on again without any explianation.

Great fish and chips. If it's a nice day there's a little bench you can sit on and watch the sea.read more

I was in a few nights ago, and got talking to the staff, a couple of nice wee old ladies. They…read morecouldn't be nicer. I did comment about the price and they gave me a reasonable answer - the quality of the food they get is expensive. They told me that over Christmas they had a good time in Edinburgh, and were selling fish for nearly £8! I was shocked - as they seemed to be - but upon trying it was worth every penny! I have been to other chippies, plaid similar prices and got less. I don't know where everyone else went, but it was not here. The batter was gorgeous and the fish was the size of a whale! Anyway - if you like high quality food that are a joy for your taste buds, fanatic service (with a bit of decent conversation as well) and all for a decent price - go now where else bar Alanda's! It's the best... by miles!

Great little fish and chippy right on the prom. The cafe is owned by a Chinese family and they are…read moreso welcoming and friendly it's worth a visit just to meet them :-) We took my Gran here for fish and chips last summer and she's still raving to all her little friends how good it is.

This is probably one of the best places to have traditional fish and chips in Edinburgh. Get the…read more"Fish Tea" it comes with a pot of tea and bread. The food is cooked fresh and tastes great. The cafe has kept its traditional interior and there is a splendid view of the Portobello beach and seafront. The staff are so very friendly and we felt most welcome. I can really recommend it for all age-groups (we were a family group of grandparents, children and parents)

Very very nice family business. Happy people since I like happy people. First time in Scotland and…read morefirst time having fish in chips here, not even tried in Edinbugh. BEST for what I think. Doesn't taste like frozen haddock

Soggy chip the fish is all greasy to the point you can taste the grease other from that it was fastread more

Stopped for fish and chips on our way north. The food is cooked fresh, good sized portions and…read moreeasily the best fish supper I've had in a long time. Friendly staff and a couple of tables if you want to eat in rather than take out. Reasonably priced too.

Great fish and chips (fish supper)! The breading is a bit doughier and vinegary than I'm used to,…read morefun twist I'd not had compared to the kind you usually find in the US. The fries/chips are also a much lighter fry than the usual US fries, and that seems to be a theme in Europe, they don't go for the extra crispy timing. All delicious, a favorite of the locals for a reason. They have a lot of odd ball offerings as well, including a fried pizza and fried Oreos. Taste of Chicago I suppose.

Excellent chippy! Great takeaway food, Haggis, Haddock, White Pudding/Black Pudding - wonderful…read morepizza's too!