Edinburgh Journals

Eating Out in Edinburgh

An April 2007 trip to Edinburgh by svearvaldyr

Out towards the castle Photo - Edinburgh, Scotland

Quote: Some of Edinburgh's better eateries, to fit with any budget or occasion.

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Olive Branch

Restaurant | "Dubious Eating at the Olive Branch"

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The Olive Branch looks great from the outside. I used to pass it on my way home and be haunted by images of the wonderful looking food that people had sitting in front of them, so one day I finally decided to go in. Unfortunately, it wasn't what I had hoped. The service was really poor. For a small place, there were too many staff on. They seemed to be falling over each other, but you would think that with that many staff on they would at least be able to handle everybody's orders in good time. This was not the case. They took a long time to get to us, then our sandwiches took almost an hour to arrive. Having said that, the sandwiches themselves were very good. Not spe...Read More

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on December 22, 2008

Olive Branch
91 Broughton Street
Edinburgh, Scotland
+44 0131 557 8589

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Eating Out in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh has a lot to offer in terms of restaurants, cafes and so forth. From the run-of-the-mill fast food places you get everywhere to some truly unique establishments that really go the extra mile to make your dining experience a memorable one. We now have two Michelin starred restaurants, both on the rapidly up-and-coming Shore area, down by the docks. This part of the city has really come into its own recently, with a lot of cash being put into making it a friendly, lively place to spend your time at either day or night. There's a dizzying array of choices on offer down there if you want a bite to eat, with dance venues, bars, pubs and more besides all jostling for space, with beaut...Read More

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The Witchery by the Castle

Restaurant | "High Class - Often Underrated"

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No-one would argue that the setting for the Witchery by the Castle is magnificent. Sitting a stone's throw away from Edinburgh Castle down a charming little alleyway from the historic Royal Mile, you walk down candle-lined steps into a beautifully decorated restaurant and the first impression you get - whether upstairs or down - is one of earthy, accessible, quality fine dining. The service is outstanding, as is the wine list. A massive tome of a thing, if you know your wines then you will find precisely what you're looking for in this list. With almost 1000 wines to choose from, you'd be forgiven for thinking that they've just crammed it with everything they can find, but far from it....Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 19, 2008

The Witchery by the Castle
Castlehill The Royal Mile
Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2NF
+44 (131) 225 5613

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Buffalo Grill

Restaurant | "Best Burgers in the World"

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The Buffalo Grill can be found on the corner at 1 Raeburn Place, in Stockbridge, over the road from Hectors Pub. It has a pleasant, unassuming exterior and a good atmosphere when you walk in the door. They have another venue near the University on Chapel Street, but on the one occasion I went to this second one the food wasn't quite as good and the restaurant itself didn't have the same relaxed, pleasant vibe.

The decor is themed around - as you may expect - Native Americans, with an array of black and white photos and paraphernalia on the walls. It is very well put together and doesn't feel at all tacky - the restaurant has a strong sense of what it is and provides good quality food in a comfortable environment at a very reasonable price, 7 days a week.

Always check the specials board when you go in. It's on the back wall and they come up with some truly mouthwatering dishes. I recommend going along at lunchtime, too, because the prices are significantly cheaper but the portions are still very good and the quality is not diminshed at all.

You can order a broad range of stuff, from soups and salads right through to mexican food, italian dishes or steak, but where I think this place truly excels are its burgers. There's a veggie option, plus a selection of freshly prepared burgers that are just cooked to absolute perfection. Very few places will ask how you like your burger cooked - when they do you know you're onto a winner. I like mine medium rare and they nail it every single time. Overflowing with flavour, beautifully prepared, served with relishes, steak fries and salad, and all for less than the cost of a MacDonald's burger meal! At lunchtime your basic burger cost 3.65 last time I was there, which is an absolute bargain. Throw in the fact that their lunch menu is available till 4pm at the weekend and you have yourself a truly magnificent burger place. Something that's becoming increasingly hard to find these days.

Overall - great place, easy to find, proper lunch menu, great, friendly service and excellent food. What more could you ask for? Read Less

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 4, 2008

Buffalo Grill
1 Raeburn Place
Edinburgh, Scotland EH4 1HU
+44 (131) 332 3864