Michael&#x27;s Steak &amp; Seafood Bar

Walking into Fishers, the decor is modern, the energy is efficiency. The staff are perfectly…read moreacceptable, but everyone is just doing their job. The restaurant has lost the magic of hospitality. We were seated in an upstairs location and I could see all of the staff. They were all walking around, always on a mission. The food is was very good, not amazing. I ordered the fish platter, it was very good, but completely and totally overpriced. My wife enjoyed the halibut that was also a bit pricey. This is a reasonable choice for dinner in Edinburgh, but I would suggest looking elsewhere for fish. Others have commented about the meat, I can't provide an opinion. Rose St and Thistle St have a very large variety of restaurants, check out the scene.

They were busy for weekend dinner and we did not have a reservation. Then we made a reservation for…read moreweekday dinner and enjoy their best food! The whole sea bass is the best dish I had. Once I told them my order, they asked if I was ok with the bones and gave me a bowl to put the bone it. The fish is perfectly cooked, juicy and creamy. The bones are easily come off. The mango salad and nam jim sauce are nice, but the sea bass is already full of flavor. The atmosphere is nice and the local people at the table next to us is so friendly.

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The Ship on the Shore

3.9(46 reviews)

We had a fantastic dinner here. The boys especially loved sharing the seafood boil. Amazing meal…read more Highly recommend. Service and ambience great as well.

Right out of the gate, let me say that the food itself was mostly excellent. The seafood was fresh…read moreand the smoked platter was well worth the time and, frankly, the price point was great. The desserts were not their forte, so feel free to skip it. The Cullen Skink as an appetizer is a must-try! So why the low score? Well, unfortunately, the waitstaff was absolutely abhorrent. We, along with other tables around us were ignored. It was so bad that, in order to get any service, refresh a drink, get a napkin, a dessert menu or whatever, I often had to stand up and wave my arms to get the attention of the staff. The absolutely lowest point came when I flagged down our server to get a dessert menu. We ordered from it immediately (because we didn't want to wait forever until someone passed our way again). She took our order, wiped our table off and went to the kitchen area. 30 seconds later, she returned with her purse on her shoulder and left for the evening. Did our dessert order go in? Nope. After about 10 minutes, we flagged someone else down and asked about our dessert. They were not aware of any dessert order and put one in for us. 5 minutes later, it was served. Ridiculous. A gentleman at the table beside us had to go find someone so he could get his bill to pay it. Once he led the waitress back to his table and paid her, we grabbed her attention just so we could get our bill and get out of there. It's a hard lesson for us to learn that, no matter how good the food is at a restaurant, terrible service can make for a n overall horrible experience. If you want to try this place, maybe get something to carryout and let the waitstaff learn how to provide proper service before eating there and ruining what should have been a pleasant meal.

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The Shore

4.4(28 reviews)

Great service and food! My husband and I ordered the…read moreSea-bass. Was very good. Again we showed up later in the night around 8pm. They had no seats but we were able to sit at bar. After ordering they came to tell us a table came open and they moved us. The waitress was very friendly and even gave us suggestions for music. Very satisfied.

We sat at the bar area because there was no seating available. The first thing we were told is that…read morethe restaurant did not offer cocktails at the bar. Started my meal off with baked oysters that were not fully cooked, the parmesan cheese was not fully melted and the bite tasted a bit powdery as a result. I ordered the scallops that were overcooked and served in the shells. The scallop consistency was somewhat rubbery. The servers were friendly and attentive but the seafood just wasn't on par for the price point.

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Baked oysters

the fishmarket

3.8(24 reviews)

2.2 mi•Leith

The husband had fish and chips five times in two and a half weeks during our trip to the U.K. He…read moredeclared those at The Fishmarket the best. We walked here from Leith in search of The Fishmarket as featured on "Somebody Feed Phil." Unfortunately there was no fried crab claw on the menu like in the episode. I was quite looking forward to that. The restaurant has these weird sliding doors almost out of Star Trek that gave me problems over and over. Making two trips to your table from the take out counter? You can't get back inside without pushing through the line to order or sliding uncomfortably behind a pole to squeeze your way in. The fish and chips were really good. Two small and one large supper fed the four of us. The fries could be crisper, but it seems like all the U.K. fish and chips places are like this. Maybe the hot fish steams them a bit. We ate our fish and chips on the pier while watching a lovely sun set at 9:30 p.m. over Newhaven.

Wow wow wow! I was…read morevisiting in Scotland, for my partners medical school send off. This restaurant was situated near where we were staying, so we visited here frequently. The food was spectacular, everything was prepared well and thoughtfully. Every time we came we were pleased. The service was also very good, they recommended dishes and drinks with our meals. Very nice group of people. The restaurant was decorated beautifully, it was colorful and light. I could've spent hours here!

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A Room In Leith Seafood and Game Bistro Bar

5.0(4 reviews)

We visited on our last night in Edinburgh and it did not disappoint. It was hands down our best…read moremeal in Scotland and I would not hesitate at all to go back. Service was attentive. The portions were huge and the food was expertly prepared. It was fantastic.

Just came home from a most delicious dinner. There were 5 of us; a 6 year old, a 12 year old and 3…read moreadults and EVERYONE was very full and very happy by the end of the meal. Lovely place, food is excellent and the staff are just the right amount of attentive without being intrusive. Highly recommend, and I already want to go back...

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Loch Fyne

4.0(42 reviews)

2.1 mi•Leith

If you're on a cruise to Ireland and port here it's right at the docks. Otherwise it's an average…read moredockside restaurant with views of the industrial port.

Food was great, service was even better. My daughter loved the fish plate and it came real fast -…read moreperfect for hungry little tummys.

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Kahani Indian Restaurant

4.5(13 reviews)

0.5 mi•New Town

Good Indian food with friendly service. Location is close to St. Andrews square. It's a modern…read moreambience. Limited bar selection. Overall good quality and will definitely recommend.

Kahani was the first place we dined at in Edinburgh. Once we settled in to our Airbnb it was later…read morein the evening. We weren't sure where exactly we would eat but saw this place on a corner and went inside to ask if they were still taking guests for dine in. They let us in with only about 15-20 minutes before kitchen closed, which we came to find out. Even so, they were so friendly and provided great customer service. The decor was nice and the atmosphere peaceful, at least for around 9pm lol Normally I go with some other kind of lamb dish, but wanted to try the fish curry. It was fresh, hot, and flavorful. It did not disappoint. I'd come back here.

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The Back Burner

5.0(1 review)

Finally a great big gap in the takeaway market has been filled!!!!…read more For the days you just want a great dinner, not pizza, not Indian, not Chinese - just dinner. When I say just, it's soo much more than just dinner! We ordered a large selection off the great menu and were delighted with all of our choices. The whole of the grill section was gobbled up at speed - particularly the haloumi and the steak, oh and the chorizo and the prawns. The pork belly in cherry coke glaze was to die for, crispy, sticky and fatty in all the right ways! Greens were a good mix of crunchy and tasty veg and the gratin was creamy and yummy. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu, especially the seafood lasagne and fish pie x Highly recommend x

Port of Siam

4.3(6 reviews)

0.5 mi•New Town

This place has newly opened on Broughton street and is the sister restaurant of The Port of Siam in…read moreNewhaven. For those familiar with original place, you'll know the food is top notch quality and yummy! They've also opened up an adjoining bar called The Bangkok bar which serves Thai street food. V handy if you're down that end of town for drinks and fancy a tasty small bite alternative. Sometimes Thai food just hits the boozing spot like nothing else!! I've not tried the cocktails but I'm assured by a friend they're worth a trip. I tried the main restaurant on Saturday night as part of a big group celebrating a friends birthday. They were more than happy to accommodate large groups, balloons and birthday cake. Nothing was an issue at all. Wine wasn't overpriced. Instead of my normal go-to Thai options I mixed it up a bit with a starter of Marinated quail and a main of Osso Bucco Massaman. The quail was delish! Crispy, salty, tasty. I would have sucked the bones dry if I wasn't trying to be a lady in front of the group! Ha ha. A really nice alternative to chicken. I'm not sure i was entirely sold on the main though which is probably my aversion to hunks of meat and bone, not a reflection of the quality of the dish. The meat was slow cooked and tender, but I was put off a bit with the sliced bit of bone marrow in the centre. I guess I'm not an Osso Bucco kinda gal really. Its definitely in a "man food" category. The sauce was amaaaaazing though! I had a few spoons waved my way for a taste. This place is well worth a visit!!!

My lovely boyfriend to me to dinner here in December for my birthday and it was amazing!…read more For years I had been meaning to go to Port of Siam in Newhaven but just never got around to it. So now there is one on Broughton Road that is much more convenient. The food is just divine. The portions are pretty big and worth every penny. It is all beautifully presented and full of flavour authentic Thai food. I tried their seafood dumpling green curry and it was huge but so tasty. The attached Bangkok Bar is also lovely. They have a delicious cocktail menu and are always keen to make bespoke cocktails depending on what you like. I can't wait to go back!

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Siam Winter Fruit Salad - deliciously spiced. The best way of getting two of your five a day!

The Lodge Edinburgh

3.0(1 review)

2.1 mi•Leith

Very friendly, attentive and helpful staff, clean and comfortable interior. Nice amount of space…read morebetween tables for easier mobility and privacy between diners. The choice for vegetarians or vegans is pretty pathetic just now, which definitely needs improvement One of our party had a steak that was giant compared to a lot of places. Another two loved the fish choices, it seemed to be fresh that day and locally sourced which is really nice to see. Slightly higher than average cost but for ingredients that fresh and decent it's arguably valid. Definitely for steak and fish lovers.

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