4 Star Restaurant and Takeaway Reviews
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Traverse Theatre, EH1 2ED, Edinburgh
from ddcook (61%) on September 12th, 2007 (1 year ago)
It has been a couple of months since I have visited and have only been once, however it was a good dining experience and I felt it had got a little of a hard time in previous reviews. Weekend crowd was smart, not pretensious and a mix of families, couples and friends. Good atmosphere in a minimalist setting, friendly and helpful staff. Had a fish starter and steak main, both very good, not the best I have ever had but very tasty and enough to encourage me to go back again!
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Golf Tavern
30-31 Wright's Houses, EH10 4HR, Edinburgh
from mdavidson (91%) on September 10th, 2007 (1 year ago)
I agree with Andy - the old Golf Tavern should not be missed, before it was refurbished I recall that a corner of the pub could not be used as the ceiling was being held up by a scaffolding pole.
The food is standard generic Edinburgh pub food but this place really excels in sports coverage. The screens are excellent and there are loads of them so you should not have any trouble seeing the action. There is also the bonus of pies at half time for big games and free pints for Scotland victories.
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Browns
131-133 George Street, EH2 4JS, Edinburgh
from vegasmonkey (36%) on September 9th, 2007 (1 year ago)
Browns is great. Nothing fancy with the food but it is good quality and really well priced. I have always left the place feeling happy and fulfilled. I like the outfits that the staff wear, it reminds me of being in Paris in the 50s, not that I was around back then, but I can imagine...
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Golf Tavern
30-31 Wright's Houses, EH10 4HR, Edinburgh
from andy (100%) on September 7th, 2007 (1 year ago)
This is my most regular sports watching hang out and have eaten here a number of times.
The food is decent pub fare. I've probably tried most things on the menu and have found the fish and chips to be the best choice - a good sized fish, nice crispy batter (you can choose to have it breaded instead), plenty of chips and tartar sauce.
I most recently ate there on a Thursday night. I ordered fish and chips and my friend chili con carne. After we ordered we noticed that they do 2 for 1 on Tex Mex on Thursdays. We had already paid by card but the bar staff were very helpful and called the kitchen to cancel the fish and changed it to another chili, then refunded the card. I guess they should have pointed the deal out to us when we ordered though - especially as one of us was having something from the Tex Mex menu already.
The chili was good. Not a huge portion and the rice was over cooked (a bit soggy), but it was very tasty. For less than £3 each with the offer, I'm not complaining!
The management seem very on the ball in this bar. They always do offers when sport's on - penalty kick competition for the FA cup final, pies at half time during the 6 nations, free pints for Scottish wins, raffles etc.
Overall, a good little boozer! I don't miss the old Golf Tavern at all. It had already made the transition from charming old man pub to student dive and was well in need of an overhaul.
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Globetrotter
169 Bruntsfield Place, EH10 4DG, Edinburgh
from mdavidson (91%) on September 6th, 2007 (1 year ago)
For Edinburgh this is a really good chippie, the chips are probably the best I have tasted in the city. However, I was disappointed with the fish I was served as it was slightly dry, as though it had been sat for a while after it was fried.
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Morningside Spice
74 Morningside Road, EH10 4BY, Edinburgh
from woozyss (30%) on September 4th, 2007 (1 year ago)
It's a close call between Morningside Spice and Voujon as to which I prefer. However I think this one just pips it. Went here last week after not being in over a year, simply cause I moved out the area. I'd forgotten how good the food was. I had chicken karahi for my main which was just the perfect combination of spiciness and flavours. Tasted everyone elses too - the chilli garlic chicken blew my head off. The naan breads are big. Aubgergine pakora starters were slightly disappointing but the veggie pakora certainly made up for that. I would recommend putting another loo in as 1 toilet in an Indian on a Saturday night means a long wait. Will be back soon. Loved it.
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The Albanach
197 High Street, EH1 1PE, Edinburgh
from woozyss (30%) on September 4th, 2007 (1 year ago)
I love going to Albanach and have recommended to many. Friendly bar with a great atmosphere and a smaller but perfect dining area at the back. Great for couples or for larger parties and great views down Cockburn St too. Food is brilliant. Soup comes in huge bowls, sausages vary daily and interesting ingredients. The burgers are not stodgetastic at all, good homemade burgers and try them with the pepper sauce, amazing. And for dessert the banoffee pie is gorgeous. The one downside, I have been at the weekend and turned away cause they are always sooo busy.
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Pizza Express
23 North Bridge, EH1 1SB, Edinburgh
from irishphat (77%) on August 31st, 2007 (1 year ago)
Wanted to give it 3.5 because of it's generic title but couldn't think of a reason to mark it down further than 4. Nice staff, solid food, great atmosphere and it's quick at a reasonable price! I'll definitely go there again.
Pick of the bunch in that little area.
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A Room in the Town
18 Howe Street, EH3 6TG, Edinburgh
from irishphat (77%) on August 31st, 2007 (1 year ago)
Went here for a largish group dinner on a Friday. There were 10 of us, the place was moderatly busy and the service was good. They were there when we needed them and extra drinks were easily obtained.
The general feeling on the food was that it was grand across the board but I can only describe what I had really...
The starter was haggis neeps 'n' tatties with a kind of orangey sauce that was kinda strong but tasty. Not for everyone.
My main was salmon with bacon with a yum sauce of which there was plenty. Very nice. Two of the gang had chicken which they finished no problem - tasty being the verdict. For afters, I had a mix of two of the menu desserts - coconut ice-cream and strawberries - very nice but a bit pricey at £4.
Finally the scottish amongst us went a bit loo-la over something called 'tablet' which was flung about gratis. Looked like very sugary fudge to me.
All in all with 4 bottles of wine on the table and several beers (diet cokes for me) it was £25 each for 10 of us and not everyone had a starter so not the cheapest but not outrageous either.
Nice folk, good selection of beers on the wall menu, decent grub. Verdict, good but I need to go again to say if it's great. I''ll go again definitely. I'd recommend it too. Nice pre-pub spot.
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The Granary
32-34 Shore, EH6 6QN, Edinburgh
from rachybaby (84%) on August 30th, 2007 (1 year ago)
If you can be bothered to hike down to Leith harbour then the Granary is definitely worth visiting for dinner. It is has a very relaxing, intimate atmosphere with very comfortable seats. The food is good with generous portions and the prices are reasonable - approximately £10 a main course. The beef was great! Definitely worth a visit.
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