Fin & Grape
19 Colinton Road
A neighbourhood restaurant with a classy wine bar vibe, their compact main menu offers carefully crafted fish dishes to share, along with exceptional wines. The wine bar menu tilts to Mediterranean ‘tinned fish’ choices along with nibbles and sides.

Fishers
1 Shore
At the base of an old Leith watchtower, Fishers balances special occasion surroundings with laid-back service and precision cooking. Whether it’s a whole lemon sole or just mussels and fries at the bar, this is a restaurant for all seasons. There’s a sister venue up town, too.

The Fishmarket 
23a Pier Place
Overlooking Newhaven harbour and with Welch Fishmongers next door, this white-and-emerald-tiled diner captures a fresh-from-the-sea essence like nowhere else. Stop in for chowder or grilled langoustines, or join the locals picking up fish and chips to eat outside as the sun sets over the Forth.

The Ship On The Shore
24–26 Shore
The cobbled quay, salty tavern vibe, sea charts on the walls, chalkboard specials and groaning platters: this place does quintessential old-school seafood dining formidably well, its wide-ranging menu offering dressed crab, hand-dived scallops or seafood paella for two.

White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar
266 Canongate
A compelling option in the city centre that works for drinks and fresh oysters, a combo meal of small plates or refined treats. The décor is simple and sleek; dishes are similar, with buttermilk cod, hake ceviche or crab scotch egg. 

Main picture: Suzy Pope.