The Honours - Fine Dining
A new restaurant by Martin Wishart, opened in August 2011 it has the 'wow' factor and promotes itself as a contemporary brasserie. Best value is the set 3 course lunch menu. Price are reasonable but certainly not a cheap eat. Poached Fillets of Sea Bass (£14.50) - Peas & onion a? la Franc?aise, coriander & mint mousseline or Rabbit a la moutarde with Pommes saute?es (£16.95). The Grill features Rib-Eye and Sirloin 250g from £22. Lovely elegant surroundings. Pasta dishes are more reasonable at £14.75 for Pappardelle with roasted vine tomatoes, black olives and basil.
Open: Tues-Saturday Lunch 12:00—14:30 Dinner 18:00—22:30 Sunday lunch 12:30—14:30 Closed on Mondays.
www.thehonours.co.uk
58a Castle Street, EH2 5LU 0131-220 2513
Pint and a Pie? Granary Bar
Visit the Granary Bar and Restaurant, relaxed, informal with great choices of food such as mussles or burgers with a beer or wine. Open all day for meals and evenings of course! Situated in Leith, there are great views through the glass walls. Children are welcome. The menu is traditional, lamb pie, fish and chips,
32-34 The Shore Leith EH6 6QN t: 0131 554 9465
Fishers
Quality Scottish seafood without fuss but full of flavour. There’s the classic 'Moules et Frites' in a white cream sauce, try the Sea Bass stuff with ginger, garlic and corriander or the Tuna crusted with cumin, accompanied with a sour cream sauce doesn't sound great but works well.
Tip: Book a table at the bar, its more atmospheric however if you’re with kids perhaps the larger tables around the corner.
www.fishersbistros.co.uk
1 Shore, EH6 6QW, t: 44 131 554 5666
Haldanes - Traditional
One of the more older and traditional restaurants serving quality, traditional cuisine, 'Seared Fillet of Scottish Salmon with Crayfish' & 'Sole Ravioli,Roast Breast of Duck with Balsamic Glazed Figs' and 'Rump of Scottish Lamb with Portobello Mushroom'. More online.
www.haldanesrestaurant.com
13b Dundas Street, EH3 6QG
Kweilin for Cantonese
Choose from either 'a la carte' or buffet. The usual suspects, Shredded Chilli Beef with some specialties Stuffed Aubergine & Green Pepper.
www.kweilin.co.uk
92 - 21 Dundas Street EH3 6QG t: 0131 557 1875
Healthy Treat - Henderson
Specialising in Vegan, vegetarian and some other hearty dishes such as Moroccan Stew. Great for a quick healthy snack.
www.hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk
94 Hanover Street, EH2 1DR t: 0131 225 2131
David Bann - Vegetarian
Apparently one of the most creative and innovative vegetarian chefs in the UK. I've not dined but will on my return visit as the reviews are particularly good.
www.davidbann.co.uk
56-58 Mary Street EH1 1SX t: 0131 556 5888
Daniel’s Bistro
Close to the harbour foreshore I'd book a table for lunch after a visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia, which is a great visit. You'll be feeling like something more refined.
www.daniels-bistro.co.uk
88 Commercial St, Leith t: 0131 553 5933