Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Edinburgh/Midlothian

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Skyline Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2045)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Located on the top floor of the Main Stand at Edinburgh's iconic Tynecastle Park Stadium.

Sit back and relax as our team proudly present a celebration of seasonal ingredients and flavours in our recently renovated premises. From starters to desserts, every dish has been carefully crafted to showcase excellent local produce.

We’re a family-friendly restaurant with children’s menus available.

Since opening in 2020, we’ve become a favourite to locals and visitors alike - recently claiming a place in OpenTable's UK Top 100 Restaurants for 2023 and winning Best Restaurant in the 2023 Radio Forth Awards.

Our restaurant is open for breakfast seven days a week, and open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and dinner (last seating at 5pm on Sunday). Booking is essential.

Top review

MichaelVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Another superb Sunday lunch. Great food and service.

La Garrigue

4.7

4.7 (2688)

£26 to £40

French

Old Town

About the restaurant

Opened in 2001 La Garrigue is a 2 AA Rosettes French restaurant located just a stones throw away from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile and minutes away from Waverley train station with stunning views of Calton Hill.
The restaurant is themed around the culinary specialities of the southern regions of France offering hearty dishes such as Roquefort Cheese Soufflé, Fish Soup, Traditional Cassoulet and using the best of local produces as well as French ones. The wine list is extensive and is suitably representative of Languedoc, the largest of France's wine producing regions and has been awarded AA Notable Wine List for years.
Be ready to be transported to France as you come in, friendly and relaxed atmosphere mixed with chic yet casual surroundings.

Top review

Michael

Dined 6 days ago

There is always such a special atmosphere. The welcome and service is splendid. The food is wonderful. If only I could find a good excuse to come every week! Thank you. M

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Kyloe Gourmet Steak Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (3236)

£41 and over

Steak

Westend

About the restaurant

Enjoy the tender and complex flavours that Scottish beef has to offer here at Kyloe.

We are committed to working with some of Scotland’s top farms and butchers to bring our guests the best possible Scottish steak experience.

As an independent restaurant, we rigorously source and regularly review our suppliers to ensure that our dedication to provenance, quality and seasonality is consistently maintained.

Additional Dining Information:
*Sunday Roasts available every Sunday until 5pm - MUST BE BOOKED BY FRIDAY AT 4PM
*Steak Me Out - sharing steak for 2 with sides for £65 - available Monday - Thursday
*Extensive line list

Top review

Robert

Dined 2 days ago

The porterhouse was very tender and delicious and the corn brulee was fantastic.

Port of Leith Distillery

4.7

4.7 (383)

£25 and under

Scottish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Situated on the eighth floor of the Port of Leith Distillery, the Bar contains some of the finest and most exciting new wave whiskies from Scotland and around the world.

With stunning views of Edinburgh, Leith and the Firth of Forth, the 200-bottle double-height back bar is intended to invite discovery and enlightenment at the sheer wonder and variety of global whisky alchemy.

Much like the whisky the distillery seeks to create, everything else the bar has to offer is inspired by the provenance of the Forth Valley, and Leith’s rich food and drink heritage.

With a seasonally inspired food menu of local and indigenous ingredients, Head Chef Patrick and his team, combine classic and modern techniques, championing the best of Scotland’s farmers and produce.

We look forward to welcoming you in for a dram.

Our Kitchen closes at 9:30pm Tuesday - Saturday and 7:30pm Sunday - Monday.
Our Bar Snacks menu runs all night.

Top review

Brian

Dined 2 days ago

Very good bar and food with panoramic view of Leith Harbour

Rogue Bros at the Boathouse

4.7

4.7 (129)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Queensferry

About the restaurant

Rogue Bros At The Boathouse - is dining seasonal, social and in our opinion with the best view in Scotland.

Brothers Mikey & James Sim focus on a social dining experience with seasonal plates, quality wines, beer and cocktails. With an ever changing 3 month menu we champion fresh and quality ingredients.

The restaurant has two distinct areas, our seafront - a relaxed spaced with a stunning view and the old boathouse - a beautiful traditional space. We can host tables of any size within what has been previously nicknamed "The best kept secret in South Queensferry".

Well it isn't a "secret" anymore.

Luv RB's

Top review

Alison

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Great food, good service, lovely view - we’ll definitely be back :)

Whiski Rooms

4.6

4.6 (2371)

£25 and under

Scottish

Old Town

About the restaurant

Award Winning Whiski Rooms is located just off the Royal Mile on the prestigious mound. 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 a great 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, a whisky and gift shop, and a tasting room for daily whisky tastings.
Whiski Rooms is located off the Royal Mile in the city centre looking over Princess Street where you will experience traditional Scottish food.

Top review

Fabio

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food, very good service and great ambiance.

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Twenty Princes Street

4.6

4.6 (3083)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

New Town

About the restaurant

The award-winning Twenty Princes Street blends visionary design with contemporary menus that incorporate the finest seasonal ingredients to deliver an unforgettable experience with the best views in town.

We offer the very best of dishes, from mouth-watering steaks cooked to perfection in our Josper Grill, to the finest seafood & an array of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Our seasonal menus boast handcrafted dishes, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We cater for all dietary needs with no compromise on quality or flavour, whether you're with us for lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.

Our hand-selected wine list perfectly complements our seasonal dishes, and you'll be spoilt for choice with our extensive drinks list offering the very best in bottle beer & spirits, including an array of whiskies and gins from across Scotland and beyond.

Ask our team about our “recommended serves” – a generous serving of our favourite premium spirits matched with the perfect mixer & garnish.

Top review

Jeaffrey

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

Food excellent. Highly recommend a visit to this restaurant.

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Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

4.6

4.6 (2747)

£26 to £40

Canadian

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

North American influenced food, with quality locally sourced ingredients!

Note that last bookings for breakfast are 11am and first bookings for all day menu are 12pm. This gives a chance to reset and get ready for our all day menu.

There are now parking restrictions within the marina, we will validate your parking for you in order for you to get your parking for free. Please give us your registration plate when you arrive.

Please note that we are currently cashless, card payment only.

Please note that we do not have toilets on site but there are public toilets a 2min walk across the marina.

Our outside area is covered and heated in the colder months. There is the chance of some side wind/rain though if it's blowing a hoolie!

We are family friendly, when booking that a buggy/pram counts as a cover - let us know. :)

Full terms: https://www.downthehatchcafe

Top review

Carol

Dined 3 days ago

Food fantastic as always, outside seating in January is always risking for the temperature but usually if you are in the middle or under the heater it's warm. This time however we were the tables next to exit where there is no overhead heater so coffee & food went cold faster.

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4.6

4.6 (429)

£25 and under

Scottish

The Royal Mile

About the restaurant

For those looking to sip on a tall glass of champagne or call out Sláinte with a dram in hand, and not forgetting the foodies looking to graze on seasonal small plates and sharing platters, whether you're a regular or here for the first time, there's something for everyone, all in our rooftop champagne lounge.

Top review

Carol

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Didn’t dine only drinks, but fabulous location, nice friendly staff.

Cold Town House

4.4

4.4 (1815)

£25 and under

Brewery

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening.

Best Beer Bar Winner at the Scottish Beer Awards 2021 & National Pizza Awards Finalist 2021!

THREE DIFFERENT AREAS

* The Brewhouse - Our main restaurant and drinks area is a cool wooden interior with references to beer throughout. It's all about atmosphere! Dog-friendly.

* Pizza & Prosecco Floor - A gorgeous interior on our first floor. Our microbrewery and pizza oven are on this floor, so you can watch our team in action as they cook and brew for you.

* Rooftop Terrace - Cocktails, beers and an exclusive food menu served under a glorious view of Edinburgh Castle. Our iconic rooftop is perfect for any outdoor occasion

Last bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. Please note that our Terrace closes at 10pm daily.

Walk-ins welcome!

Top review

Grace

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

The halloumi fries were divine. We will be thinking about it for the next 10 years. So so yummy. The staff were so friendly and everything tasted so yummy we didn’t have time for dessert but we definitely would go back.

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