http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/edinburgh/restaurant/1d96z6v/loch-fyne-edinburgh <b>Loch Fyne Edinburgh</b><br />Edinburgh, 25 Pier Place, Newhaven Harbour, EH6 4LP, United Kingdom en http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/trustedplaces.comaPlacePic['name']}.140.jpg http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/edinburgh/restaurant/1d96z6v/loch-fyne-edinburgh http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/edinburgh/restaurant/1d96z6v/loch-fyne-edinburgh/159937
Review by trandell

Rating: 2.00
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Loch Fyne restaurants are now a part of a large catering/hotel group and NOT part of the original Loch Fyne Fish suppliers. The brand name is now being exploited by its unknown(to the public) owners.

Portion control is the name of the game & they are small in relation to the prices which are high. The quality of the fish is not special considering their antecedents as a high quality fishmonger. Service is indifferent. Overattentive at one moment & then you are left waiting between courses for no apparent reason as there seems to be plenty of staff.

The menu is somewhat overblown and in small print states that they do not necessarily derive their fish & shellfish from the now separate Loch Fyne Fishmongers. Quality of food & cooking needs to improve to justify the original reputation of the Loch Fyne restaurants when owned by Loch Fyne itself

The ambience is fair although you do not have a decent view of the Forth and the very attractive Newhaven Harbour unless you are seated adjacent to the windows. If booking always ask for a window table. The tables are smaller than average and the access for legs/chairs is poor as the under table space is rather narrow, especially if you are tall or long legged.

The fishmongers part of the restaurant is an attractive feature and the quality of what is on offer is very high(as are the prices). I assume these are directly supplied by Loch Fyne although the fish monger staff seem to work in the kitchen & restaurant as well.

I have eaten far better fish & shellfish dishes in other Leith restaurants at lower prices. This restaurant needs to get away from relying on its brand image and location and consider its food & restaurant offer more seriously.]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 12:50:07 +0000 /review/uk/edinburgh/restaurant/1d96z6v/loch-fyne-edinburgh/1599371218282676 trandell 55.98020631613 -3.1971080309865 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/edinburgh/restaurant/1d96z6v/loch-fyne-edinburgh/1i47z7
Review by fommil

Rating: 1.00
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Don't believe the hype... this chain seafood restaurant has a very overpriced and unimaginative menu. It might be located beside the sea, but don't think that means you'll get any of the view.

Myself and two other diners (we all had a disappointingly small portion of oysters each) suffered from food poisoning and missed a collective 5 days of work.

If you want good seafood, I'd suggest you head toward Leith...]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:05:15 +0000 /review/uk/edinburgh/restaurant/1d96z6v/loch-fyne-edinburgh/1i47z71756068867 fommil 55.98020631613 -3.1971080309865 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/edinburgh/restaurant/1d96z6v/loch-fyne-edinburgh/1p06l7
Review by melanichael

Rating: 4.00
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Set in the hangar that was once Harry Ramsden's, this is well laid out and airy without losing its casual intimate feel.

Can't argue with the produce - top notch oysters, outstanding potted shrimp, remarkable fish stew, excellent specials (whole brown crab, grey mullet). House wines are bland but there's a decent selection on the list.

On the downside, the service is fast and friendly enough but slack: one would expect a finger bowl after hand-to-hand combat with crab, one shouldn't have to ask for water, wine was abandoned at the table, reaching across a diner when there's ample room around the table is a no-no.

The menu is online, check it out. Best to book. ]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:05:57 +0000 /review/uk/edinburgh/restaurant/1d96z6v/loch-fyne-edinburgh/1p06l7917098049 melanichael 55.98020631613 -3.1971080309865