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A photo of Côte Brasserie - Edinburgh restaurant
1. Côte Brasserie - Edinburgh
4.4
Awesome(253)
Price: Moderate
• French • Edinburgh
Booked 42 times today
Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.
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2. Hawksmoor Edinburgh
4.5
Awesome(5878)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Edinburgh
Booked 84 times today
In Edinburgh, Hawksmoor draws on the amazing produce that Scotland has to offer, featuring seafood from around the coast and beef from grass-fed native breed cattle. Private dining areas available.
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3. Gaucho Edinburgh
4.6
Exceptional(3178)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Edinburgh
Booked 34 times today
Father's Day | Sunday 15th June | The World’s Best Steak for the World’s Best Dads This Father’s Day, Give Dad the Gaucho Treatment. From our iconic 100% Argentinian steaks to our indulgent Sunday roast available at selected locations, we’re serving up bold flavours the whole family will love. Just a short stroll from Waverley Station and steps from St. Andrew Square, Gaucho Edinburgh is our first restaurant in Scotland, bringing the finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef from Argentina to the heart of the city. We proudly celebrate Scottish produce, working with Campbell’s Meats, the world-renowned IJ Mellis cheesemonger and Mark Murphy fruit and vegetables. Of course, we have a cocktail using Irn Bru and are pleased to serve Stewart’s Craft Lager, brewed out of Loanhead.
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4. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh
4.0
Excellent(806)
Price: Expensive
• British • New Town
Booked 49 times today
In the heart of Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar brings Gordon Ramsay’s signature style to a stunning Scottish setting.Enjoy classic dishes made with the best seasonal produce, from beef Wellington to locally sourced seafood, alongside expertly crafted cocktails and a strong wine list.The bright interior and lively terrace make it a top spot for summer dining, just moments from Princes Street and the city’s historic landmarks.
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5. The Ivy on the Square
4.4
Awesome(13611)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Old Town
Booked 86 times today
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics.
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6. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh
4.5
Awesome(4768)
Price: Moderate
• American • New Town
Booked 32 times today
Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.
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7. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh
4.3
Awesome(1559)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Edinburgh
Booked 21 times today
Edinburgh's hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales.We're proud of our history without being complacent and we love to see a happy customer. We've always focused on making our pub unique and we are sure you will notice. So pull up a seat, take a tour round our pub and discover what sets us apart from the rest.** Please note all bookings are for our restaurant, we offer first come first served for drinks in our bar area.*** Please note due to licencing restrictions under 18's are not permitted in the main bar, we can seat under 18's and over 5's in the restaurant for dining. We cannot allow under 18's in the restaurant after 10pm.**** As we are a listed building we do not have Accessible toilets on the ground floor.
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8. The Mussel and Steak Bar
4.8
Exceptional(611)
Price: Expensive
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 37 times today
The Mussel & Steak Bar is dedicated to serving high quality, fresh and locally sourced seafood & steaks, with warm service and welcoming surroundings. Our restaurant is located at the bottom of Victoria Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, just a few steps from the historic Royal Mile. While enjoying the best mussels, oysters and steaks that Scotland has to offer, you can catch a glimpse of Edinburgh Castle from our window.Our menu features classic seafood and steak favourites with seasonal Scottish specialties: fresh oysters, kilo pots of steamed mussels, shellfish platters and delicious matured Scotch beef steaks. Sourced from the West to North coast of Scotland you can expect to find seafood specials of lobsters, crabs, langoustines and scallops.
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9. Whiski Rooms
4.6
Exceptional(2399)
Price: Moderate
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 12 times today
Award Winning Whiski Rooms is located just off the Royal Mile on the prestigious mound overlooking Princes Street. Our restaurant serves food all day which is freshly prepared using the best locally sourced produce. We have an extensive cocktail list, wine, and craft beer and as expected an amazing whisky selection. Whiski Rooms has a reputation as being one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh, one of the best Whisky Bars in the world, the first Ardbeg Embassy in the UK, two private spaces; our Ardbeg Room and the Scotch Room available all day or for exclusive use. We also have a whisky and gift shop, and a tasting room for daily whisky tastings.Come and join us in Whiski Rooms, pop around from the Royal Mile in the city centre looking and savour the views over Princess Street where you will experience traditional Scottish fayre at its best.
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10. Wahaca Edinburgh
4.6
Exceptional(38)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 35 times today
Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.Wahaca's Edinburgh, our home in Scotland, on South St Andrew Street, close to St Andrew’s Square and Edinburgh's buzzing city centre. Whether you’re taking a break from sightseeing, warming up on a chilly day or meeting friends for a catch up over tacos and margaritas, our Edinburgh restaurant is a great spot with its warm, Mexican welcome.

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