22-05-2025
Barry Fish, Edinburgh review — is this the catch of the year?
The best restaurants can be a lifetime in the making. From the menu to the location, the sourcing of produce to the tableware, all the right ingredients must come together in the right place at the right time. This is what I'm thinking on a Thursday night in Barry Fish as the sun lowers over The Shore, bathing drinkers along the Water of Leith in tangerine light, and I scoop the last slick of brown butter from my bowl — with focaccia made by the chef who brought it to the table.
Barry Fish, a vibey new seafood restaurant in Edinburgh's coolest neighbourhood, is the culmination of many years of cooking. Its owner, Barry Bryson, is an acclaimed private/events chef who has hosted residencies and
