The Ship on the Shore

SquareMeal Review of The Ship on the Shore

The current incarnation of the Ship on the Shore dates from 2007, when new owners re-launched the business as a seafood bistro/pub. Since then it has built a reputation as one of the more accomplished eateries of its kind, divided up into a bar & dining space, both with wood panelling & nautical features. SOS specialises in Scottish produce & there are several menus, ranging from breakfast (think smoked Aberdeen haddock with spinach & poached egg) to lunch, dinner & an impressive array of crustacea & molluscs – the fruits de mer royale is quite remarkable. You can enjoy anything from a quick bowl of mussels & a beer to a full-blown dinner of grilled sardines on toasted sourdough with salsa verde followed by pan-fried halibut with black pudding mash, savoy cabbage & Mull Cheddar sauce. Desserts are straightforward, but everyone is here for the seafood.

Good to know

Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Fish
Ambience
Romantic, Traditional
Food Occasions
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Alfresco And Views
Outside seating
Food Hygiene Rating

About

In pursuit of great seafood in Edinburgh? Visit The Ship on the Shore, where you can taste some of the freshest and most extraordinary fish and seafood. The team at this restaurant takes great pride in using the freshest ingredients that they source daily from sustainable stocks, and aim to supply the city with one of the best seafood dining experiences in Scotland.

The menu is certainly not fussy, and is simple with what it offers, but you're promised an excellent experience. The seafood pie royale is made with salmon, smoked haddock, king scallops, prawns and lobster, topped with a creamy mashed potato, and is a true feast. The Ship's fish and chips is a great piece of Hoegaarden battered haddock, and for a bit of luxury, try the surf and turf with half a Scottish lobster and thermidor sauce.

Perfect for lunchtime with tenderstem broccoli and baby potatoes, order the Shetland salmon wrapped in filo pastry with sorrel hollandaise. There's a fresh roasted hand dived king scallops served Ship style, made with garlic, coriander and caper butter, tarragon, sweet potato mustard mash and sea greens. Although you're dining at a seafood restaurant, you may fancy something a little different. If so, opt for the baked parmigiana with sliced eggplant, tomato and basil sauce with vegan parmesan, mozzarella and a walnut salad, or the 10 oz ribeye steak with roast cherry tomatoes and Ship's chips.

Dessert includes a vanilla pod creme brulee, sticky toffee pudding, and dark chocolate tart with whipped cream and raspberry ice cream. If you're in the mood for a little of everything, order the love boat, with a trio of mini sticky toffee pudding, creme brulee and cheesecake.

Location

24-26 The Shore, Edinburgh, The Lothians, EH6 6QN

0131 555 0409 0131 555 0409

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 11:30-22:00
Tue 11:30-22:00
Wed Closed
Thu 11:30-22:00
Fri 11:30-22:00
Sat 10:00-22:00
Sun 10:00-22:00

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