Fishers in the City is the central Edinburgh member of the family run Fishers group, occupying a converted warehouse on Thistle Street. The group began with its Leith restaurant in 1991 and now spans three distinct venues, with the city branch offering a spacious and contemporary interpretation. Its location makes it equally convenient for a casual lunch or an intimate evening meal.
Scottish seafood remains the main attraction, following the family’s long standing aim of showing the country’s catch at its best. Oysters, mussels, scallops, fish and shellfish combinations can move between simple preparations and richer sauces according to the current menu. Daily availability and seasonal produce help determine the exact choice rather than a rigid list of dishes.
The kitchen gives meat and vegetarian dishes the same care as its seafood, so a mixed group is not confined to one style of dining. Starters, mains and desserts are arranged in a familiar restaurant format, with lighter lunch choices as well as plates suited to a longer dinner. The converted warehouse setting balances city centre polish with the relaxed character associated with the original Fishers.
Wine is a significant part of the experience, including options by the glass that make it easier to match different seafood courses. Warm service reflects a business now carried forward by the third generation of the founding family. Fishers in the City is at its best when treated as a dependable all occasion restaurant where fresh catch, careful cooking and comfortable hospitality share equal weight.
Address: 58 Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EN, United Kingdom
Fishers in the City Menu
Starters
Artisan Mixed Breadbasket & Mediterranean Oil
East Neuk Surf Clams
Orzo, ham hough, maple glazed focaccia
King Scallops
Red lentil curry sauce, pickled kohlrabi
Seabass Ceviche
Passionfruit leche de tigre, Aji Amarillo, avocado crema
Soft Shell Crab
Cucumber & sumac salad, rose harissa mayo, za’atar
Pork Belly
Celeriac remoulade, apple & wasabi gel
King Prawn Coconut Laksa
Beansprout salad, crispy rice noodle
Mains
Orkney Scallops
Stornoway black pudding, gooseberry, burnt apple puree, crushed potato
Halibut
Lemongrass & chilli broth, rice noodles, pak choy
Red Madras Coley & King Prawn Curry
Basmati rice, poppadum, lime & herb yoghurt
Linguini
King prawn, mussels, clams, chilli & brown crab butter. With ½ lobster — 50
Braised Short Rib
Turnip & potato gratin, haggis bon bon, peppercorn sauce
Whole Lemon Sole
Brown shrimp & hazelnut beurre noisette, crispy capers Price: M.P.
Fishers Favourites
From the kitchen
Fishers Fish Soup
Salmon & smoked haddock cream chowder, herb oil
Vegetable Soup
Tomato & roast red pepper, crispy basil
Fishers Salmon & Smoked Haddock Fishcakes
Mixed salad, lemon & chive mayonnaise
Summer Salad
Hot smoked salmon, crowdie cheese, asparagus, baby gem, noble fir honey vinaigrette
Chilled Scottish Seafood Platter
Smoked salmon, gravadlax, beetroot & gin cured sea trout, langoustine, charred lemon mayo
Hot Shellfish Platter
Lobster, langoustines, king scallops, grilled oysters, clams, mussels, razor clams, garlic & herb butter, homemade chips. For one or two
Fishers Fish & Chips
Scottish haddock with Belhaven Best beer batter, hand cut chips, tartare sauce & crushed peas GF option available
Classic — beer battered fillet of Scottish haddock
Deluxe — beer battered butterflied fillet of halibut
Mussels
Steamed Shetland mussels, with a choice of sauce — White wine, cream & garlic; Tom Yum
Steamed Shetland Mussels
Choice of sauce: White wine, cream & garlic; Tom Yum
Pacific Rock Oysters
Scotland. Served three ways — Natural, shallot vinegar; Dressed, meadowsweet & rhubarb vinegar; Tempura, olive salsa, lime crème fraîche. Assorted available — 22
Natural Oysters
Shallot vinegar
Dressed Oysters
Meadowsweet & rhubarb vinegar
Tempura Oysters
Olive salsa, lime crème fraîche
From the Grill
10oz Ribeye
Borders reared matured prime Scotch beef, hung 24 days. Served with mushrooms, spinach & chips.
8oz Fillet Steak
Borders reared matured prime Scotch beef, hung 24 days. Served with mushrooms, spinach & chips.
Brandy & peppercorn sauce
Blue cheese sauce
Garlic & herb butter sauce
Shellfish Specials
Hot Shellfish Platter
Lobster, langoustines, mussels, Orkney scallops, grilled oysters, razor clams, cockles, garlic & herb butter, homemade chips. For one or two
Scottish Lobster
Garlic & herb butter, chips & rocket. Half 250g or whole 500g
Scottish Langoustines
Garlic & herb butter, chips & rocket Price: M.P.
Surf & Turf
Garlic & herb butter, chips & rocket.
Orkney Scallops
Hand-dived, garlic & herb butter, chips & rocket. Served with…
Orkney Scallops with ½ Lobster
Orkney Scallops with Langoustines
Sides
Mixed gordal & nocellara olives
Tender stem broccoli
Sunflower seed pesto
Rocket, parmesan & balsamic
Chips
Rosemary, thyme & lime salt
Crushed new potatoes
Confit fennel
Classic mixed salad
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, cream or vanilla ice cream (or both)
Yuzu & Lemon Tart
Strawberry & basil coulis
Dark Chocolate Crémeux
Raspberry, walnuts, stout syrup
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Shortbread
Baron Bigod Brie
Brioche, apricot chutney, pickled celery, frozen grapes, candied walnuts
Farmhouse Ice Cream or Sorbet
From Over Langshaw Farm, Galashiels
Affogato
With a shot of Frangelico — 9.40
Set Lunch Menu
Monday to Friday, 12:00–5:00pm · 2 courses £25 · 3 courses £30
Fisher's Salmon & Smoked Haddock Cream Chowder
Tomato & Roast Red Pepper Soup
Steamed Shetland Mussels
White wine, cream & garlic
Fisher's Salmon & Smoked Haddock Fishcakes
Mixed salad, lemon & chive mayonnaise
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce & cream
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Shortbread
Ice Cream, Sorbet
Coley & King Prawn Madras Curry
Basmati rice
Linguine
King prawn, mussels, chilli & brown crab butter
Scottish Haddock
Belhaven Best beer batter, hand cut chips, tartare sauce & crushed peas
Braised Short Rib
Turnip & potato gratin, haggis bon bon, peppercorn sauce