Fishers is a fish and seafood restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. Rated 4.6 stars from 2190 Google reviews. Known for mussels and fish soup and monkfish and sole. Best for lunch with reservations and dinner. Price range: ££.
Fishers is rated 4.6★ on Google (2,190 reviews) and 4.5★ on TripAdvisor (1,498 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Fishers
Across 2,095 rated reviews, 93% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 2,190 |
| 1-star share | 2.1% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Great food, good selection of wine and beer, lovely staff.”
“Pretty stiff atmosphere with no music and service felt a little rushed.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
3,688 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Leith's most reliable seafood bistro, where the kitchen respects the catch and the service is genuinely engaged.
You want precisely cooked seafood and staff who know the menu in a cosy, historic room.
About Fishers
Leith's seafood bistro does something harder than it looks: keeps a small, cosy room quiet enough for proper conversation while the kitchen turns out fish that locals keep coming back for. The mussels draw the most mentions by far, the fish soup arrives creamy and rich, and the roast monkfish — served with a side salad and chips — is the kind of dish people describe in detail long after the meal. Smoked salmon rounds out the list of things worth ordering. The fixed-price lunch is strong value, and the staff are cheerful, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely accommodating — gluten-free needs included. Sticky toffee pudding closes things out, and it earns its place. Book ahead for dinner.
Fishers earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wines and cocktails — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, Fishers has drawn 29 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Mussels and fish soup
Mussels and fish soup are the most-mentioned dishes in recent reviews, with visitors praising the creamy sauce and fresh preparation.
Monkfish and sole
Roast monkfish and lemon sole with new potatoes are described as perfectly cooked and fresh, earning particular praise in recent visits.
Staff knowledge and warmth
Recent reviews describe staff as friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive without hovering.
Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishers
Fishers in Leith welcomes solo diners and is listed as popular for solo dining. The cosy, small room and attentive staff create a relaxed environment for a single guest, and the wine list and beer selection support a solo meal well.
Fishers' kitchen is known for mussels, fish soup, roast monkfish, lemon sole with new potatoes, and smoked salmon. Sticky toffee pudding is the signature dessert. All arrive fresh and precisely cooked.
Fishers in Leith recommends lunch reservations and requires dinner reservations. The restaurant is small and popular, so booking ahead is essential, especially for evening service.
Fishers in Leith is family-friendly and provides high chairs and changing tables. The atmosphere is described as cosy and relaxed, making it suitable for family meals, and the fixed-price lunch menu offers good value for families.
Dogs are allowed on the terrace at Fishers in Leith, making it a dog-friendly option for outdoor seating during warmer months.
Fishers in Leith has a wine list that draws repeated praise from recent visitors. The restaurant also offers a strong beer selection and cocktails to complement the seafood menu.
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Hot Score: 59/100 · ranked October 2026
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