Our Menus
Tides of Flavor

Discover our exciting seafood menu featuring well-known and loved classics from the ocean, served with a modern and elegant twist. We believe that the finest seafood is best enjoyed when shared with friends and family. That's why we designed our menu to engage our guests and create a social dining experience centered around the bounty of the sea.

Our menus are driven by seasonality and daily market availability, allowing us to serve the freshest seafood at its best. For this reason, the menu displayed online may not always reflect what is currently being served. To view the most up-to-date selection, please email us at reservations@fishtalesbristol.co.uk or refer to our latest Instagram posts.

LUNCH SET MENU

Enjoy a starter, a main course and a glass of wine for £28.

STARTERS
Chorizo cooked in wine with potato (GF)
St. Austell Bay mussels (GFA)
Marinated huss, chilli jam
Celeriac and apple soup (GF)(VG)
Gambas pil pil (GFA)
MAINS
Haddock fillet, chorizo and orange butter, sautéed spinach (GF)
Roasted plaice, anchovy butter, new potatoes (GF)
Silver mullet, salsa rosso (GF)
Shellfish linguine, garlic, white wine, chilli
Smoked herring arancini, curried mayo, braised leeks
ADDITIONAL SIDES
New potatoes in garlic and herb butter (GF) 5
Seasonal greens (GF) 5
Fennel and chilli salad (GF) 5
Thin cut chips (GFA) 5.5
Braised leeks and thyme (GF) 5.5

Sample Menu

OYSTERS & CAVIAR

Served with mignonette and bloody mary

Porthilly (Cornwall) 4
Maldon (Essex) 4
Beluga Caviar 28g 65
SNACKS
Marinated olives (GF) 5
Lemon & ginger pickled sardines (GF) 4.5
Crispy potato skins, whipped cod’s roe (GFA) 5.5
Salted anchovies, sourdough, butter, shallot 5
STARTERS
St. Austell Bay mussels (GFA) 12.5/21
- Please ask for today’s flavour.
Celeriac & apple soup, poached halibut (GF) 13.5
Ratatouille tartine, smoked aubergine purée 13
Charcuterie plate (GFA) 14/22
- Toasted focaccia, house pickles, onion & chilli jam.
Brixham scallops (GFA) 15
- Parsnip & horseradish purée, roast chicken butter sauce.
Cuttlefish fried crisp, aioli 12.5
Tuna tartare, lime, chilli, ginger, sesame & seaweed cracker 12.5
MAINS
Marmite Dieppoise (GFA) 29
- Normandy fish stew, with cider, leek and mushroom.
Roasted Cornish brill, hollandaise (GF) 26
Mixed seafood plate (GF) 33
- A selection of today’s catch with garlic & herb butter, sautéed spinach, chilli & lemon.
Cod Grenobloise (GFA) 24
- Brown butter, capers, lemon, parsley & croutons.
Cuttlefish & spider crab fideua, squid croquette, aioli 24
Pan seared tuna, 5-pepper crust, lime & garlic, salsa rosso (GF) 27
Vegetable & chickpea tagine, sesame & sumac flatbread (V) 24
Aged ribeye steak (GFA) 34
- Red wine and pepper jus, caramelised onion & fries.
SIDES
New potatoes in garlic and herb butter 5
Seasonal greens 5
Fennel and chilli salad 5
Thin cut chips 5.5
Braised leeks and thyme 5.5
Desserts
Crêpe Suzette 9
- Flambéed with Cointreau, served with vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Panna Cotta (GF) 8
- Served with poached rhubarb.
Affogato 7
- Vanilla ice cream, espresso and your choice of: Brandy / Pedro Ximenez / Amaretto / Frangelico / Licor 43.
Semifreddo Nougat (GF)(N) 7
- With caramelised almonds and dried fruits.
Chocolate Cremeaux 9
- Lime butterscotch, coconut.
Chocolate Salami 10
- Served with Pedro Ximenez Sherry.
Homemade Ice Cream & Sorbet 2.7 per scoop
- Ask to hear about today's selection.
British cheese board, crackers, membrillo 15
- Ask for today's cheese selection.
AFTER DINNER DRINKS
Cocktails

(12.5)

Tiramisu White Russian
Rum / Kahlua / Amaretto / Cream
Brandy Espresso Martini
Brandy / Espresso / Kahlua / Baileys / Nutmeg
Lemon Meringue Martini
Lemon / Vodka / Vanilla / Amaretto / Cream
Dessert Wine
Tokaj Shamarodni 2014 75ml 6 / Bottle 35
Port, Madeira & Sherry

(75ml)

Graham's 10-Year Tawny Port 5.5
Dow's Reserve Port 5
Blandy's Madeira 5
Tio Pepe Palomino Fino Sherry 5
Bristol Cream Sherry 4.5
Liqueur Coffees
Irish – Irish whiskey 11
French – Brandy 10.5
Italian – Amaretto 10.5
Calypso – Tia Maria & Rum 11.5

Drinks

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
(125ml / Btl)
Rodelia Prosecco D.O.C, Veneto (10.5%) 7 / 34
Light, lively and gently floral.
Cava Brut Reserva, Bodegas Sumarroca (12%) 9 / 39
Crisp citrus, fine bubbles and a touch of Mediterranean elegance.
Nyetimber Classic Cuvée (12%) 15 / 80
One of England's flagship sparkling wines, made on the same chalk soils as Champagne.
Pol Roger 'White Foil' NV Champagne (12.5%) 125
Superbly balanced, with orchard fruit and brioche, delicate bubbles and a smooth, elegant finish.
WHITE WINE
(125ml / 175ml / Btl)
Chants du Closeau Vermentino, France (12.5%) 7 / 8.5 / 32
Aromatic and sun-kissed, with soft stone fruit and a breezy coastal freshness.
Domaine Grauzan Sauvignon Blanc, Languedoc (12.5%) 7.5 / 9 / 34
Vibrant and expressive with citrus, herbs and a warm southern ripeness.
Grillo 'Rupe Secca', Sicily (12.5%) 7.5 / 9.5 / 35
Organic, zesty, lightly tropical and coastal.
Pique & Mixe Piquepoul-Terret, Languedoc (11.5%) 8 / 9.5 / 36
Bright and coastal-inspired, zingy citrus with delicate mineral freshness.
Domaine Herbauges Muscadet, Côtes de Grandlieu (10.5%) 8 / 11 / 42
Crisp, mineral-driven and subtly saline, with texture from sur lie aging.
Funkstille Riesling, Austria (12.5%) 8.5 / 11.5 / 44
Juicy and vibrant with citrus, stone fruit and a subtle off-dry freshness.
Gavi di Gavi 'Aulico', Cascina Radice (12%) 44
Elegant and pure, with bright citrus and almond notes.
Pionero Albariño, Rías Baixas (13%) 9.5 / 12 / 48
Lively and aromatic with peach, lime and a touch of Atlantic sea-breeze salinity.
Petit Chablis, Domaine des Manants, JM Brocard (12.5%) 70
Fresh and zesty with green apple, citrus and a flinty minerality.
Sancerre, Domaine Firmin Dézat, Loire Valley (12.5%) 72
Crisp and expressive, with vibrant citrus, minerality and aromatic hints of fresh herbs.
ROSÉ & ORANGE WINE
(125ml / 175ml / Btl)
Château L'Escarelle 'Palm', Côtes de Provence (12.5%) 7 / 9.5 / 35
A bright, sun-soaked rosé with red berry and citrus notes, capturing the elegance and breezy charm of Provençal coastal vineyards.
Solara Orange 2024, Romania (11.5%) 8.5 / 11.5 / 44
A vibrant natural orange wine with bright stone fruit, subtle spice, and gentle tannins, showcasing Romania's emerging wine scene.
RED WINE
(125ml / 175ml / Btl)
Nero d'Avola 'Rupe Secca', Sicily (13%) 7 / 9.5 / 34
Organic, bold and sun-soaked, with ripe cherry, plum and a touch of Mediterranean spice.
Dr. Zenzen Pinot Noir, Germany (14.5%) 40
Elegant and light-bodied, with red berry, subtle spice and a silky texture.
Cerro Añon Rioja Gran Reserva, Spain (14%) 55
Rich and complex with ripe red and black fruit, hints of vanilla and spice.
Château Peymouton 2019, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (14.5%) 80
Supple and refined, with red and dark berries, a hint of spice and polished tannins.
COCKTAILS
(12.5)
BOULEVARDIER OF BROKEN DREAMS
Bourbon, Campari, Vermouth, Cocoa, Chilli
CAPRICIOUS B'STARD
Cachaça, Vodka, Lime, Agave, Strawberry
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Vanilla, Espresso
LA VIE EN ROSE
Gin, Elderflower, Hibiscus, Grapefruit, Lemon, Prosecco
BASIL FAULTY
Basil, Rum, Vanilla, Passionfruit, Lime
MAMACITA
Mezcal, Tequila, Curaçao, Agave, Chilli, Sea Salt
HUGO
Elderflower, Cucumber, Mint, Rum, Prosecco
PERVERS FRANÇAIS
Gin, Lemon, Strawberry, Pink Peppercorn, Prosecco
PASSION MARTINI
Vodka, Passionfruit, Coconut, Lime
ROUGE COQUINE
Tomato, Vodka, Pickle, Lemon, Paprika, Smoked Sea Salt
MOCKTAILS
(5.5)
ELDERFLOWER LEMONADE
Elderflower, Lime, Mint, Soda
ROSITO
Rose lemonade, Lemon, Basil
PASSIONFRUIT REFRESHER
Passion fruit purée, Orange juice, Soda
SPIRITS
(Double shots 50ml)
Gin
Tanqueray 8
Bombay Sapphire 8
Plymouth Sloe Gin 10
Heyman's Old Tom 10
Chase Pink Grapefruit 10
Four Pillars 10
Four Pillars 'Bloody Shiraz' 12
Monkey 47 12
Seedlip Spice '94 (0.0%) 5
Vodka
Ketel One 8
Absolut 8
Belvedere 10
Whisky & Bourbon
Maker's Mark 8
Evan Williams 9
Monkey Shoulder 10
Laphroaig Oak Select 10
Sexton Single Malt 11
Talisker Single Malt / 10yr 12
Johnnie Walker Gold Label 14
Cragganmore Single Malt 14
Rum
Bacardi Carta Blanca 8
Plantation Dark 8
Kraken Spiced 8
Diplomatico 10
Beckford's Overproof 12
Miscellaneous
Cazcabel Tequila 8
Disaronno 7
No. 51 Cachaça 7
Monte Alban Mezcal 8
Licor 43 7
BEER & CIDER
Estrella (330ml)
5.75
LOAH – 0.5% Flavoured Lager (330ml)
5
Wiper & True – Lager (440ml)
6
Wiper & True – Pale Ale (440ml)
6
Bath Ales Gem – Gluten Free Amber Ale (500ml)
6
Midford Medium-Dry Sparkling – Cider (500ml)
6
SOFT DRINKS
(3.5)
Coca Cola / Diet Coke
Fentimans Ginger Beer
Fentimans Rose Lemonade
Fever Tree Lemonade
Fever Tree Tonic / Slimline
San Pellegrino Aranciata / Limonata
Fish Tales - Bristol:
Fish Tales, 9 The Mall,
Clifton, Bristol BS8 4DP
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