Fishers in Leith

Fishers opened in 1991 in a 17th-century stone watchtower on The Shore, the quayside of the old port of Leith, where the Water of Leith meets the Firth of Forth. It's a family business now in its third generation, set up to serve Scottish fish and seafood; it also has meat and vegetarian dishes. Leith is reached by tram from the centre and has a different feel: quayside bars, moored boats and fewer tourists than the Royal Mile.

The menu, from the sea and from Scotland

The most-ordered dishes are in the house classics section: Shetland mussels in white wine with cream and garlic, the fish soup by the cup or the bowl, Loch Creran oysters, Anstruther smoked salmon and a cold smoked platter with salmon, trout, mackerel, herring and prawns for £29. Among the mains are cod with bouillabaisse (£28), whole Shetland sole and east coast lobster. The menu changes daily. If you're eating on a weekday, the lunch menu from Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 17:00, costs £25 for two courses and £30 for three.

Where to sit

Inside there are two areas: the round room by the bar, more intimate, and the main dining room. When the weather's good they put tables outside, by the water. They take walk-ins; if you want to be sure of a table, book on their website or by phone.

Getting there from the centre

The Edinburgh tram reaches Leith and stops at The Shore, a few steps from the restaurant. If you're also visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia, at Ocean Terminal, the two fit into the same afternoon.