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 & herb butter (GF) 5
• Seasonal greens (GF) 5
• Heirloom tomato salad (GF) 5
• Hand cut chips (GF) 5

Sample Menu

OYSTERS

Each / ½ dozen / dozen

• Porthilly (Cornwall) 4 / 22 / 40
• Maldon (Essex) 4 / 22 / 40
SNACKS
• Marinated olives (GF) 5
• Crispy potato skins, aioli (GF) 5
• Salted anchovies, sourdough, butter, shallot (GFA) 5
STARTERS
• Charred octopus, chimichurri (GF) 14
• Sea bass & prawn ceviche (GF) 13.5
- Tomato & citrus salad.
• Purple butterfly pea risotto (GF) 15
- Seared scallops & king prawns, saffron & white wine beurre blanc, samphire.
• St. Austell Bay mussels (GFA) 12.5
- Served with focaccia.
• Charcuterie plate (GFA) 14/22
- Focaccia, house pickles, onion & chilli jam.
• Bruschetta, peperonata, tomato & burrata (V) (GFA) 13
MAINS
• Rolled lemon sole & prawn mousse (GF) 27
- Jerusalem artichoke purée, crisps, shellfish bisque.
• Hake loin, Parmesan & herb crust 27
- Leek fondue, roasted garlic purée, fish velouté.
• Moules Marinière (GFA) 23
- White wine, shallots & garlic, served with focaccia & chips.
• Mixed seafood grill (GF) 30
- Garlic & herb butter, sautéed spinach, chilli & lemon.
• Wild sea bass (GF) 26
- Lyonnaise potatoes, mussel & saffron liquor.
• Bouillabaisse (GFA) 24
- A selection of fresh fish & shellfish, saffron & herbs, served with focaccia & rouille.
• Aged ribeye steak (GF) 34
- Red wine & pepper jus, caramelised onion, chips.
• Roasted cauliflower, peperonata, romesco & crème Dubarry (N) (V) (GF) 21
SIDES
• New potatoes in garlic & herb butter (GF) 5
• Seasonal greens (GF) 5
• Heirloom tomato salad (GF) 5
• Hand cut chips (GF) 5

GF - Gluten Free   GFA - Gluten Free Available   N - Contains Nuts   V - Vegetarian

If you have any food allergies or special dietary requirements please inform a member of our team.

A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to the final bill.

Desserts
• Crêpe Suzette 9
- Flambéed with Cointreau, served with vanilla ice cream.
• Chocolate torte (GF) 8
- Served with raspberry sorbet.
• Affogato (GF) 7
- Vanilla ice cream, espresso and your choice of: Brandy / Pedro Ximenez / Amaretto / Frangelico / Licor 43.
• Semifreddo Nougat (GF) 7
- With caramelised almonds and dried fruits. (Contains nuts)
• Chocolate Salami (N) 10
- Served with Pedro Ximenez Sherry. (Contains nuts)
• Homemade Ice Creams & Sorbets (GF) 2.8 per scoop
- Ask for today's 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
Get in touch:

hello@fishtalesbristol.co.uk
reservations@fishtalesbristol.co.uk
+44 (0) 1172 393858
+44 (0) 7521 936362