The Ship on the Shore is a seafood restaurant and Champagne bar on the historic Leith waterfront. Its cosy, nautically influenced dining room and waterside terrace connect the meal directly to the Shore and the Water of Leith. The setting works for a leisurely lunch, an intimate dinner or a celebration built around shellfish and sparkling wine.
Fish and seafood arrive daily and are harvested responsibly from sustainable stocks. The catch determines part of the menu, while oysters, mussels, scallops, crab and other Scottish shellfish provide recurring points of focus. Preparations aim to preserve the natural sweetness and texture of the seafood rather than overwhelm it.
Seafood chowder offers a warming expression of the kitchen, and platters allow a table to compare several kinds of shellfish. Whole fish and changing daily specials suit diners who want to follow what is freshest, while non-seafood and vegetable choices make the restaurant practical for mixed groups. Desserts complete the more traditional progression of a seated meal.
Champagne is central to the restaurant’s identity, with wine chosen to complement the salinity and richness of fish and shellfish. Other wines, spirits and alcohol free drinks give guests a broader choice. The Ship on the Shore combines the atmosphere of an established Leith bar with the sourcing and service of a specialist seafood restaurant.
Address: 24–26 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QN, United Kingdom
The Ship on the Shore Menu
Breakfast
Served Saturday & Sunday 10am – 12 noon. Champagne Breakfast available Saturday 10-12 & Sunday 11-12 noon.
Champagne Breakfast
Glass of Champagne with any of the above Breakfasts plus Toast and Tea or Coffee of your choice. Add £5 supplement for Scallop or Oyster option.
Ship’s Scottish Smoked Salmon
With Organic Scrambled Eggs.
Ship’s Classic Breakfast
Pork Sausages, Ayrshire Smoked Back Bacon, Fried Organic Egg, Stornoway Black Pudding, pot of Beans & Cherry Vine Tomatoes.
Eggs Benedict
Muffin, Ayrshire Smoked Back Bacon, two Poached Organic Eggs & Hollandaise.
Eggs ‘Royale’
Muffin, Cold Scottish Smoked Salmon, Spinach, two Poached Organic Eggs & Hollandaise.
Eggs ‘Stornoway’
Muffin, Stornoway Black Pudding, two Poached Organic Eggs & Hollandaise.
Eggs ‘Florentine’
Muffin, Spinach, two Poached Organic Eggs & Hollandaise.
Avocado Smash
Toasted Artisan Seeded Sourdough Bread with Avocado topped with two Poached Organic Eggs, Tomato Salsa & Chilli Flakes.
1/2 Dozen Loch Creran Oysters
Angels on Horseback
Two King Scallops, Poached Organic Egg & Stornoway Black Pudding
Ship’s French Toast with Crispy Bacon & Maple Syrup
Ship’s Vegetarian Breakfast
Veggie Sausages, Portobello Mushroom, Cherry Vine Tomatoes, pot of Beans, Hash Brown & Spinach.
Gluten Free Porridge with Honey, Raisins & Almonds
Starters
1/2 Dozen West Coast Oysters
Ship’s Cullen Skink
Prawn & Chorizo, Chilli Garlic Oil & Parsley
With Artisan Bread.
Sea Bass Ceviche
With chilli, lime, coriander & ship’s potato crisps.
Chicken Liver Pate
With oatcakes & plum chutney.
Hot & Cold Scottish Smoked Salmon & Caper Salad
Dressed Brown Crab Salad
Steamed Shetland Mussels with Cider, Garlic & Herbs
Salmon & Smoked Haddock Fishcakes
With tartare sauce.
Ship’s Prawn Cocktail
Haggis Spring Rolls with a Soy & Chilli Dip
Lunch Menu
Seafood Pie ‘Royale’
Salmon, smoked haddock, king scallops, prawns & lobster topped with mashed potato.
Ship’s Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas
Hoegaarden Beer Battered Haddock.
Pan-Fried Fillet of Shetland Salmon
with Lime Zest, Tomato Salsa, Broccoli & Saffron Basmati Rice.
Surf & Turf, 8oz Rib-Eye steak
with ½ Scottish Lobster, Thermidor Sauce or Garlic Butter & Ship’s Chips.
Char-Grilled Sea Bass
with Asparagus, Yellow Pepper Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes, Sugar Snap Peas & Roasted Baby Potatoes.
Seafood Chowder
Salmon,Smoked Haddock, Queen Scallops, Prawns, Mussels, Squid, Clams.
Roasted Hand-Dived King Scallops Breadcrumbs Ship-Style
Garlic, Coriander, Caper & Tarragon Butter & Ship’s Chips.
Whole Roasted Lemon Sole with Caper Butter, Green Beans & Baby Potatoes
Smoked Haddock Risotto with Poached Egg, Crispy Leeks, Dill Oil
Pan-Fried Monkfish Tail
With Pak Choi, Tenderstem Broccoli, Courgette. Thai Curry Sauce & Basmati Rice.
Steamed Shetland Mussels with Cider, Garlic, Herbs & Chips
Seafood Linguine with Garlic Veloute & Samphire
Ship’s Vegan Ramen Noodles with Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms
Roast Fillet of Sea Trout
With Lobster Sauce, Rainbow Carrots, Fennel & Roasted Baby Potatoes.
Rib-Eye Steak
With Slow Roast Cherry Tomatoes & Ship’s Chips.
Dining Menu
Seafood Pie ‘Royale’
salmon, smoked haddock, king scallops, prawns & lobster topped with mashed potato.
Ship’s Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas
Hoegaarden battered haddock.
Fillet of Shetland Salmon Filo Parcel
with Hollandaise sauce, asparagus & sautéed potatoes.
Surf & Turf
8oz rib-eye steak with ½ Scottish lobster, thermidor sauce or garlic & herb butter & ship’s chips.
Char-Grilled Sea Bass
with olives, garlic, cherry tomatoes, capers, confit red onion & baby potatoes.
Seafood Chowder
salmon, smoked haddock, queen scallops, prawns, mussels, squid & clams.
Hand Dived King Scallops
with pea & mint puree, fennel, broad Beans, blood orange salad & baby potatoes.
Whole Roasted Lemon Sole
With caper butter, green beans & baby potatoes.
Smoked Haddock Risotto
with poached egg, crispy leeks & dill oil.
Pan-Fried Monkfish Tail
with pak choi, Tenderstem broccoli, courgette, Thai curry sauce & basmati rice.
Steamed Shetland Mussels
with cider, garlic, herbs & Ship’s chips.
Seafood Linguine
queen scallops, clams, mussels, salmon & samphire.
Roast Fillet of Sea Trout
with lobster sauce, rainbow carrots, fennel & roasted baby potatoes.
Chickpea, Spinach & Coconut Curry with Pilau Rice
Rib-eye steak
with Portobello mushroom, slow roast cherry tomatoes & Ship’s chips.
Seafood Platters & Crustacea
Seafood Platter
Loch Creran oysters, mussels, smoked queen scallops, rollmop & sweet cure herring, clams, anchovies, Arbroath smokie, hot & cold smoked salmon & roasted garlic & truffle mayo. Served cold.
Ship’s Famous Smokehouse Platter
Smoked halibut, smoked queen scallops, hot & cold smoked salmon, Arbroath smokie, smoked mussels, smoked mackerel, smoked oysters & roasted garlic & truffle mayo. Served Cold.
Fruits de Mer
½ Scottish lobster, langoustines, Scottish dressed brown crab, clams, Scottish smoked salmon king scallops, Loch Creran oysters, Arbroath smokie, smoked mackerel & shetland mussels. For two, served on ice.
Fruits de Mer ‘Royale’
Whole Scottish lobster, langoustines, whole Scottish dressed brown crab, Loch Creran oysters, clams, hot & cold smoked salmon, king scallops, Arbroath smokie, smoked mackerel, smoked halibut, shetland mussels. For two/three, served on ice.
Hot Shellfish Platter
Crab claws, whole Scottish lobster, king scallops, langoustines, queen scallops, baked oysters served on a bed of clams, mussels & potatoes with garlic butter. For TWO!
Whole Scottish Dressed Brown Crab
With salad & ship’s chips.
Whole or ½ Scottish Lobster
With garlic & herb butter or thermidor sauce, salad & Ship’s chips. Price: market price
Seafood Paella with Chorizo
Salmon, haddock, mussels, clams, squid, mixed peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes & courgette. For TWO!
Seafood Paella ‘Royale’ with Chorizo
Whole Scottish lobster, king scallops, salmon, haddock, mussels, clams, squid, mixed peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes & courgette.
All Day Breakfast
Available daily from 11am-5pm, from 10am on Saturday & Sunday.
Ship’s Classic Breakfast
Ship’s 1 o’clock Banger Pork Sausages, Ayrshire Smoked Back Bacon, Fried Organic Egg, Stornoway Black Pudding, pot of Beans, Cherry Vine Tomatoes, & Fried Tatties
Hot Smoked Salmon Sandwich
With Cream Cheese, Shallots, Dill, Pickled Cucumber & Rocket on Malted Brown Bread with Ships & Salad
Toasted Steak Sandwich
Ribeye Steak, Roasted Garlic & Truffle Mayo, Tomato, Rocket & Parmesan on Toasted Malted Brown Bread with Ships & Salad
Cheese Sandwich
Wee Comrie Brie, Plum Chutney, Tomato, Rocket & Mayo on Malted Brown Bread with Chips & Salad
Crustacea & Mollusc
Seafood Platter
Ship’s Famous Smokehouse Platter
Fruits de Mer
Perfect for two
Hot Shellfish Platter
Ideal for two
1/2 doz Loch Creran Oysters
Steamed Shetland Mussels & Ship’s Chips
1/2 or Whole Scottish Lobster with Thermidor Sauce or Garlic Butter & Ship’s Chips
Price: Market Price
Seafood Paella with Chorizo (for two)
Ship’s Recommendations
Cullen Skink
Prawn Cocktail
Seafood Pie ‘Royale’
Hot & Cold, Scottish Smoked Salmon & Caper Salad
Hoegaarden Beer Battered Haddock, Chips & Mushy Peas
Smoked Haddock Risotto with Poached Egg, Crispy Leeks & Chive Oil
Whole Roasted Lemon Sole Caper Butter, Green Beans & Baby Potatoes
Seafood Linguine
Char-Grilled Sea Bass with Asparagus, Yellow Pepper Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes, Sugar Snap Peas & Roasted Baby Potatoes
Pan Fried Monkfish Tail with Pan Choi, Tendertstem Broccoli, Courgette, Thai Curry Sauce & Basmati Rice
Seafood Chowder
Roasted Hand Dived King Scallops Breadcrumbs Ship-Style with Garlic, Coriander, Caper & Tarragon Butter & Ship's Chips
Dessert
Meringue Roulade filled with Mascarpone Cream & Fresh Berries
Ship’s Vanilla Pod Crème Brulee
Ship’s Sticky Toffee Pudding & Vanilla Ice Cream
Ship’s Cheesecake & Raspberry Ice Cream
The Love Boat
trio of mini desserts to share. Sticky Toffee Pudding, Crème Brulee & Cheesecake
Fresh Lemon & Limoncello Sorbet
Pink Grapefruit & Gin Sorbet
Selection of Ship’s Homemade Ice Cream
Scottish Cheese Plate Selection
With Ship’s Oatcakes, Grapes, Plum Chutney & Scottish Honey.