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Barry Fish

Lothians, Edinburgh - Seafood - Restaurant - £££

Waterfront restaurant specialising in prime Scottish seafood

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

In Scots dialect, ‘barry' means fine or good; it's also the first name of chef-owner Barry Bryson, who runs this well-liked addition to Edinburgh's restaurant scene. Barry Fish is his first solo venture, and with olive-green paintwork and fresh, contemporary interiors, it's a bright, modern space. The menu showcases Scottish seafood, with a couple of additions for vegetarians and meat-eaters. Proceedings open with a clutch of ‘big snacks’ (aka sharing plates) ranging from fish pastrami with aïoli and capers to smoked sea bass rillettes with soused Orkney herring. To follow, shelled half lobsters, whole lemon sole véronique and even a roast chicken pie, with a couple of desserts and cheese rounding things off. Alternatively, you can drop by without booking for the ‘first wave’ (early-evening set menu) or rock up for some oysters and Champagne (Tue-Sat, 4.15pm-6pm). Run by an ‘amazingly friendly team’, the restaurant’s relaxed v...

In Scots dialect, ‘barry' means fine or good; it's also the first name of chef-owner Barry Bryson, who runs this well-liked addition to Edinburgh's restaurant scene. Barry Fish is his first solo venture, and with olive-green paintwork and fresh, contemporary interiors, it's a bright, modern space. The menu showcases Scottish seafood, with a couple of additions for vegetarians and meat-eaters. Proceedings open with a clutch of ‘big snacks’ (aka sharing plates) ranging from fish pastrami with aïoli and capers to smoked sea bass rillettes with soused Orkney herring. To follow, shelled half lobsters, whole lemon sole véronique and even a roast chicken pie, with a couple of desserts and cheese rounding things off. Alternatively, you can drop by without booking for the ‘first wave’ (early-evening set menu) or rock up for some oysters and Champagne (Tue-Sat, 4.15pm-6pm). Run by an ‘amazingly friendly team’, the restaurant’s relaxed vibe extends to locals, visitors and their four-legged companions. To drink, there are signature cocktails and a small but thoughtfully curated selection of wines.

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E Court

3 April 2026

A great atmosphere that welcomes you as soon as you walk in, with an amazingly friendly team. They work hard to welcome locals and visitors. The food is amazing and so fresh! It is simple and refined but bold at the same time. The shore is great but this is one of the best new additions! Thank you Barry, Manon and all the team, you really are the best!

K Ashford-Stow

2 April 2026

A warm, wholesome atmosphere that wraps you up the moment you walk in, with a wonderfully friendly team both front of house and in the kitchen, welcoming locals and visitors with the same relaxed charm. And then there’s the food… exquisite, simple, refined and bold all at the same time. The best recent addition to The Shore and that’s saying something given how lucky we are down here! Thank you Barry, Manon and all the team, you really are the best!

S Barber

2 April 2026

Great movies where the main character strolls into a restaurant, is greeted by the maître d’ like family, shown to the best table in the house, and presented with a complimentary bottle of champagne on ice - that’s the feeling you get when you walk into Barry Fish.

S Lockwood

16 July 2025

I'm lucky enough to live fairly close by and have visited several times now. The location is perfect, it's right on the shore in Leith and if you ask for the window table, you get a lovely view. The restaurant team (whic...
I'm lucky enough to live fairly close by and have visited several times now. The location is perfect, it's right on the shore in Leith and if you ask for the window table, you get a lovely view. The restaurant team (which hasn't changed in the five months that Barry Fish has been open) are second to none in every way - welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly - Barry himself often comes out to say hello to diners. Then, there's the food. Putting it plainly, it's nothing short of incredible. A fairl...
I'm lucky enough to live fairly close by and have visited several times now. The location is perfect, it's right on the shore in Leith and if you ask for the window table, you get a lovely view. The restaurant team (which hasn't changed in the five months that Barry Fish has been open) are second to none in every way - welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly - Barry himself often comes out to say hello to diners. Then, there's the food. Putting it plainly, it's nothing short of incredible. A fairly short menu (which changes often) brilliantly executed and made using locally sourced premium ingredients. Is it the cheapest restaurant? No, but neither is it the most expensive and the quality shines through. It's easily my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh now and I highly recommend it. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
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VENUE DETAILS

62 Shore, Leith
Edinburgh
Lothians
EH6 6RAGB

0131 625 0000

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OTHER INFORMATION

Counter seating, Outdoor dining, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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