Edinburgh has 57 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are J. R. Gowans, Granton Takeaway, The Happy Fish. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
All 57Rolls & sandwichesWhole & grilledShacks & poundsRaw bars
Editor's pick
EDINBURGH · BEST IN CITY
Bertie's
4.5 ★ · 8,814 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Edinburgh — a local favourite by review volume."
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Barry Fish
Shore · seafood restaurant
★4.9807$$ – $$$
Fin & Grape
Colinton Road · seafood spot
★4.8174$$ – $$$
George Hughes
Bruntsfield Place · seafood spot
★4.769$$ – $$$
teuchters landing
Dock Place · seafood spot
★4.63,906$$ – $$$
Eddie's Seafood Market
Roseneath Street · seafood restaurant
★4.6450$$ – $$$
Bertie's
Victoria Street · seafood spot
★4.58,814$$ – $$$
The Ship On The Shore
Shore · seafood spot
★4.51,894$$ – $$$
Dulse Seafood & Wine
Queensferry Street · seafood restaurant
★4.5617$$ – $$$
Saltwater
Bruntsfield Place · seafood spot
★4.5101$$ – $$$
The Fishmarket
Pier Place · seafood spot
★4.44,603$$ – $$$
Giuliano's
Union Place · seafood spot
★4.41,497$$ – $$$
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J. R. Gowans
Easter Drylaw Bank · seafood spot
★529$$ – $$$
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Granton Takeaway
Granton Road · seafood spot
★527$$ – $$$
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The Happy Fish
Clerk Street · seafood restaurant
★4.9902$$ – $$$
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Chef Bako
Canongate · seafood spot
★4.9318$$ – $$$
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D. McPherson
Gorgie Road · seafood spot
★4.998$$ – $$$
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Something Fishy
Broughton Street · seafood spot
★4.985$$ – $$$
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Sheila's
Marchmont Crescent · seafood spot
★4.938$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 57 spots
1Barry FishShore · seafood restaurant★ 4.9 · 807$$ – $$$2Fin & GrapeColinton Road · seafood spot★ 4.8 · 174$$ – $$$3George HughesBruntsfield Place · seafood spot★ 4.7 · 69$$ – $$$4teuchters landingDock Place · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 3,906$$ – $$$5Eddie's Seafood MarketRoseneath Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.6 · 450$$ – $$$6Bertie'sVictoria Street · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 8,814$$ – $$$7The Ship On The ShoreShore · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 1,894$$ – $$$8Dulse Seafood & WineQueensferry Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.5 · 617$$ – $$$9SaltwaterBruntsfield Place · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 101$$ – $$$10The FishmarketPier Place · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 4,603$$ – $$$11Giuliano'sUnion Place · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 1,497$$ – $$$12J. R. GowansEaster Drylaw Bank · seafood spot★ 5 · 29$$ – $$$13Granton TakeawayGranton Road · seafood spot★ 5 · 27$$ – $$$14The Happy FishClerk Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.9 · 902$$ – $$$15Chef BakoCanongate · seafood spot★ 4.9 · 318$$ – $$$16D. McPhersonGorgie Road · seafood spot★ 4.9 · 98$$ – $$$17Something FishyBroughton Street · seafood spot★ 4.9 · 85$$ – $$$18Sheila'sMarchmont Crescent · seafood spot★ 4.9 · 38$$ – $$$19The ChippyBroughton Street · seafood spot★ 4.8 · 451$$ – $$$20Auld TownSt Mary's Street · seafood spot★ 4.8 · 228$$ – $$$21Welch FishmongersPier Place · seafood spot★ 4.8 · 153$$ – $$$22John Williamson FishmongerPortobello High Street · seafood spot★ 4.8 · 87$$ – $$$23Eden SeafoodRodney Street · seafood restaurant★ 4.8 · 68$$ – $$$24Salvatore'sRoseneath Street · seafood spot★ 4.7 · 357$$ – $$$25Abbeyhill Fish & Chipsseafood restaurant★ 4.7 · 131$$ – $$$26FishersShore · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 2,117$$ – $$$27Fishers in the CityThistle Street · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 1,791$$ – $$$28Landy'sNorth Bridge · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 1,786$$ – $$$29The Gorgie Fish BarGorgie Road · pub & grill★ 4.6 · 595$$ – $$$30Coast and CreelFountainbridge · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 502$$ – $$$31#FishMarchmont Road · seafood restaurant★ 4.6 · 486$$ – $$$32Mussel InnRose Street · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 3,199$$ – $$$33CadizGeorge Street · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 1,014$$ – $$$34Joppa RocksJoppa Road · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 833$$ – $$$35PierinosBernard Street · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 628$$ – $$$36Pier HousePier Place · lobster pound★ 4.5 · 397$$ – $$$37G ArmstrongRaeburn Place · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 77$$ – $$$38wok ninjaSaughton Road North · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 59$$ – $$$39Southside FrySouthhouse Road · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 35$$ – $$$40White HorseCanongate · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 1,665$$ – $$$41Guido'sGreat Junction Street · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 342$$ – $$$42Bodrum ExpressParkhead Gardens · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 249$$ – $$$43DolphinNorth Junction Street · seafood spot★ 4.2 · 444$$ – $$$44ElfalafelBristo Place · seafood spot★ 4.2 · 389$$ – $$$45Mother Hubbard'sOcean Terminal · seafood spot★ 4.2 · 124$$ – $$$46Fountainpark FryDundee Street · seafood spot★ 4.1 · 831$$ – $$$47Chippy JunctionGorgie Road · seafood spot★ 4.1 · 342$$ – $$$48Angelo'sLochend Road South · seafood spot★ 4.1 · 269$$ – $$$49Yang´sRatcliffe Terrace · seafood spot★ 4.1 · 85$$ – $$$50JavitsWest Granton Road · seafood spot★ 4 · 925$$ – $$$51ClamShellHigh Street · seafood spot★ 4 · 724$$ – $$$52Castle Rock Take AwayGrassmarket · seafood spot★ 4 · 716$$ – $$$53L'Alba D'OroHenderson Row · seafood spot★ 4 · 412$$ – $$$54Chip InnOxgangs Road North · seafood spot★ 4 · 371$$ – $$$55Gino'sLongstone Road · seafood spot★ 4 · 247$$ – $$$56SultanBughtlin Market · seafood spot★ 4 · 242$$ – $$$57Tino's Jolly FryMoredunvale Road · seafood spot★ 4 · 175$$ – $$$
Edinburgh & lobster
Edinburgh's seafood story is told at Newhaven, the harbour that was the premier oyster port of Scotland from 1572 until the beds were exhausted around 1890, and the fish market for Edinburgh by the late 19th century. Its fishwives, crying 'Caller Herrin' through the streets, were a city fixture for centuries — the last one retired in 1974.
🦞 Lobster lore
During WWII lobster was one of the few foods never rationed in the US, which quietly rebuilt its reputation as an affordable treat.
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Edinburgh?
By public rating, J. R. Gowans leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Edinburgh?
Every spot on this page is in or around Edinburgh, ranked by real Google rating and review volume, start at the top and work down.
How much does a lobster roll cost?
Expect $18–$38 depending on the spot, roadside shacks run cheaper than sit-down rooms.
What's the difference between a Maine and a Connecticut lobster roll?
Maine-style is chilled lobster bound with a little mayo; Connecticut-style is warm lobster in melted butter. Both turn up on menus worldwide.
When is lobster season?
Cold-water lobster is best late spring through autumn, though most spots serve it year-round.
Do I need a reservation for lobster in Edinburgh?
Roadside shacks are walk-in; popular sit-down rooms and Editor's Pick spots can book out on weekends, so call ahead for those.
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