Fishers In The City is a seafood restaurant in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Rated 4.6 stars from 1875 Google reviews. Known for sourcing discipline and seafood execution. Best for lunch and dinner. Price range: £££.
Fishers In The City is rated 4.6★ on Google (1,875 reviews) and 4.4★ on TripAdvisor (2,169 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Fishers In The City
Across 1,763 rated reviews, 91% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 1,875 |
| 1-star share | 2.7% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Absolutely love this place fantastic food,staff and atmosphere!”
“We had the hot shellfish platter, good selection and quality, service was great!”
“We ordered the calamari starter, scallops and halibut.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
4,044 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Pristine seafood, attentive staff, and a wine list that justifies the price—Stockbridge's most consistent seafood destination.
You want pristine seafood and attentive service in a relaxed, upscale-casual room.
About Fishers In The City
Rare in Edinburgh to find a seafood bistro that handles both the classics and the specials with equal confidence. Fishers In The City in Stockbridge does exactly that: the mussels and fish and chips are the most-ordered dishes for good reason, the oysters and scallops arrive tasting as fresh as they should, and the seafood linguine and halibut special — prepared however the kitchen decides that day — draw people back visit after visit. Staff are genuinely clued up, particularly around dietary needs, and a party of six will be looked after as well as a couple marking a birthday. The crème brûlée is worth saving room for alongside the sticky toffee pudding. Book ahead for a Friday night.
Fishers In The City earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wine selection — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, Fishers In The City has drawn 25 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
Sourcing discipline
Hand-dived scallops, oysters, and langoustines arrive pristine; mussels and halibut earn repeated superlatives from diners who've travelled extensively.
Seafood execution
Fish and chips, seafood linguine, lemon sole, and hake are named repeatedly in recent reviews; the sticky toffee pudding closes meals consistently.
Wine list and service balance
Staff are knowledgeable around wine pairings; the wine list is described as reasonable and comprehensive, yet the room maintains a relaxed, buzzy atmosphere.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishers In The City
Fishers In The City in Stockbridge, Edinburgh is popular for solo dining. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable, the room maintains a relaxed, buzzy atmosphere rather than formal stiffness, and the wine list is comprehensive—all elements that make a solo meal feel complete and unhurried.
Fishers In The City's kitchen is known for hand-dived scallops, oysters, mussels, halibut, lemon sole, seafood linguine, and fish and chips. The sticky toffee pudding is a signature closer, consistently praised for its moist sponge and rich sauce.
Fishers In The City requires reservations, especially for dinner and weekends. Brunch, lunch, and dinner reservations are recommended across the board.
Fishers In The City has a comprehensive wine list that staff describe as reasonable and well-curated. Staff are knowledgeable around wine pairings, and cocktails and a full bar round out the offering.
Fishers In The City in Stockbridge, Edinburgh is family-friendly with high chairs available. Recent reviews note that the restaurant caters well to families seeking quality without pretension, and staff are attentive to dietary requirements including gluten-free options.
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Hot Score: 62/100 · ranked October 2026
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