Joppa Rocks

Head east past Leith and you'll find yourself in Joppa, that quieter stretch of Edinburgh's coast where the city feels like it's stepped back a gear. Joppa Rocks sits right on the seafront—proper sea views, not the kind you're promised in town—and it's genuinely the sort of place where you'll spot regulars nodding at the staff. The menu leans into what they can source locally, which means fresh seafood done without fussiness. It's unpretentious in the best way: no tablecloths or twee presentations, just good food that tastes like it's meant to.