Restaurants, Fish & seafood

No place captures the energy of the Finnieston renaissance better than Crabshakk, a few years old but still packed to the rafters most evenings. At the bar and on the mezzanine, diners sit beside, opposite – practically on top of each other. Brushed…

The Loch Fyne Restaurants – a separately owned business from the operation at Cairndow in Argyll that famously began in 1988 as a roadside oyster shack – now operates 42 sites across the UK. The Edinburgh branch, the only member of the chain based in…

Bonsai Bar Bistro provides a clear rebuttal to the notion that Japanese cuisine in the UK is expensive and exclusive. The small but perfectly formed restaurant is known for its welcoming atmosphere and has a wide-ranging menu that offers something for…

A recently opened branch of this specialist fish and seafood chain, the latest Fishworks restaurant welcomes diners in a perfect setting at the heart of London's West End. Ideal for business lunches, pre or post-theatre meals, evening celebrations or…

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The gem in South Queensferry’s culinary crown, The Boat House has great views, relaxed surrounds and a confident, creative pair of hands in the kitchen. Split into two main areas, with a cocktail bar thrown in for good measure, the bistro and restaurant…

Loch Fyne restaurants present a fine selection of fresh shellfish and oysters, along with seasonal fish and seafood specials. Each restaurant is rustic yet contemporary, with an elegant ambience. Grilled meat dishes are available at Loch Fyne, along…

Sitting on the shores of Loch Leven, the Seafood Café grew from its roots as a shellfish distribution centre. Public demand for the seafood arriving at its doors each day led to the creation of a relaxed and informal bistro led by head chef Barry Moran…

Sited in an old pumping station, this harbourside seafood restaurant run by fishmongers, with a much-loved fish and chip shop (the Wee Hurrie) next door. Expect an array of fruits of the sea, unload straight from a boat on the establishments door step…

Sushiya is Edinburgh’s bite-sized taste of Tokyo, as tiny, bright and inviting as the futo maki sushi. With only 25 covers it is undeniably small, but the stylish, minimalist interior keeps the feel spacious even when it’s busy and there’s a steady…

The original Edinburgh posh chippie, opened by a partner in the famed Anstruther Fish Bar, the Tailend coined a format that is gathering pace across the country. Don’t expect silver cutlery and napkin-flicking – the takeaway box of haddock, chips and…

The original Two Fat Ladies balances restaurant details with less formal, bistro-esque qualities. The dark interior with its ornate golden border looks towards the former; an open plan kitchen and chatty ambience nudge things the other way – a classy…

Tony Valente’s father first pushed his ice-cream barrow through the streets of Kirkcaldy in the early part of the last century, and now it’s widely regarded as the town’s best fish and chip takeway. Despite the queues, or perhaps because of them, locals…

In its attractive cottage setting in cliff-top Auchmithie, the But 'n' Ben has been consistently good for years. Expect to find wonderful, fresh oysters and fish including a tasty Arbroath smokie pancake. Home cooking and properly honest fare…

Established in 1988, City Merchant's reputation as one of the best fish restaurants in Glasgow is as much down to owners who pride themselves on the freshness of their seafood as it is to the resulting cuisine that is undeniably impressive. A decadent…

Famed for its oysters, the seaside town of Whitstable is the perfect location for this harbour-side restaurant serving gloriously fresh seafood. The Crab & Winkle perches above the bustling fish market, with a bright informal balcony and cosy booths…

Popular with tourists, shoppers and business people, the ‘up the toon’ branch of Fishers aims to offer something for everyone and mostly succeeds. The menu is a game of two halves: Fishers classics focus on comfort food like fish-cakes, fish and chips…

The Leeds outpost of Livebait, known for its fresh, inventive approach to seafood, is a bright and sociable restaurant with gleaming tiled walls and a bustling open kitchen. Traditionalists can opt for fish and chips, or experiment with international…

Loch Fyne restaurants present a fine selection of fresh shellfish and oysters, along with seasonal fish and seafood specials. Each restaurant is rustic yet contemporary, with an elegant ambience. Grilled meat dishes are available at Loch Fyne, along…

Loch Fyne restaurants present a fine selection of fresh shellfish and oysters, along with seasonal fish and seafood specials. Each restaurant is rustic yet contemporary, with an elegant ambience. Grilled meat dishes are available at Loch Fyne, along…