Craigielaw Courtyard Restaurant in East Lothian

For the relatively high prices charged we would have expected decent cuisine. Instead the dishes looked as if they were thrown together. Linguine floating in a tasteless sauce with a few bits bits of dried chicken.. Red Thai curry …..dried chicken, very little watery curry sauce at the foot of plate. No offer of chutney. We have eaten here a number of times but will certainly not be back. Something has gone seriously wrong in the kitchen

What a great pity the way the food fayre has changed. I have eaten there perhaps 30 times in the last 10 years and often with different friends and family. They, themselves, have gone back with their families. It was always a quality eating experience at a reasonable price. The setting is wonderful and the service was warm, informal and efficient - no change there. But, the menu is now more extensive and much, much more expensive. For example, burger and chips at £18?! Despite the lengthy menu, the restaurant previous favourite of steak pie was no longer on offer but we ordered fish pie - also at £18. Disappointingly, the pie was presented in a bowl on an enormous plate with a litre portion of mixed veg (which was cooked perfectly). It’s impractical to ‘fish out’ (excuse pun) food from a bowl using a fork. It may be easier to prep but the diner should be considered too. The pie was tasty but too little and over-priced. To be fair, when commenting to the waiter, he discounted the cost by £4 which was a nice gesture. I’ve had so many wonderful meals there that I will go back but, sadly, unless it resorts back to its previous ‘recipe’, it’s at risk of losing its well-deserved local reputation. As much as it caters to golfers, a very significant proportion of its custom is local but yesterday’s experience smacked of exploitation.

I was so looking forward to going here with friends for my birthday on Saturday night. We have always had first class service and quality food at the restaurant but, it was evident from our drinks order, that this was not the case on Saturday. We ordered 3 pink gins, one with lemonade, one with tonic and one with slimline tonic, with beer and some soft drinks. We asked the waiter if he was sure the gin was pink gin as soon as it arrived as it was completely clear. He went away to check and assured us that it was. We went ahead and tasted it but, of course, it was not pink gin! We asked the waiter to come over and explained it definitely was not pink gin so he came back with three pink gins but didn't know which one had tonic, slimline tonic or lemonade in it. The starters arrived and, everyone was a bit disappointed, to say the least. The standard of produce and portion sizes had clearly dropped since our last visit. Three tiny haggis bon bons were placed on a sqirt of whisky mayonnaise for 2 of our party. Another was presented with 6 battered prawns, more batter than prawn. And we had to get the waiter's attention again to ask for oatcakes for the smoked salmon 😒. The main courses were not much better. Two of our party were presented with dry, overcooked haddock, which was more heavy batter than fish, frozen chips and peas. On previous visits the fish was fresh, with melt-in-the-mouth batter and served with good quality triple cooked chips and a selection of seasonal vegetables in a separate dish. The steak pie was of similar quality with poor quality meat filled with carrot and celery to bulk it up and frozen chips instead of a choice of freshly prepared potatoes/chips and separate dish of seasonal vegetables. Finally, the fish plater was presented with only 2 of different types of fish that were advertised on the menu and with frozen chips rather than the skinny fries that were requested. We decided not to order any more drinks or dessert as we were so disappointed with the food and service, and couldn't see it getting any better at that point. One of our party did speak to the manager as we were leaving. The manager apologised and gave him a bottle of wine but I don't think any of our party will be eating here again Such a pity, as the restaurant was absolutely superb before. I think it must be under new management that have gone a step too far in cutting costs

we come back every year, why, well we've tried other places for a group dinner and no one has come close this year, 20 off us, what a night, what a meal, just fabulous food, topped off by the truly brilliant staff, attentive, friendly, ever helpful Breakfast was good, unlimited, unrushed a delight, topped off by a simple and friendly check out see you in 2023 I reckon

Have been visiting this place for the last 17 years and as a local Aberlady resident it was one of my favourite goto place’s for breakfast and lunch. Till today it was always a great experience. Today I was with friends, totally 4 people, for Xmas lunch and experienced the following 1. Long delay waiting for food. The waitress did say expect 20 mins till food arrived shortly after placing the order. It took 40 mins and at no time did anyone approach us to explain about the additional delay. 2.The waiting staff were very young and do not seem to have had proper training on how to deal with customers. They frequently had extended periods with their backs to the tables while chatting and joking amongst themselves. Seems a serious management issue. 3. Once food did arrive it was not even in temperature. Some of the veg were borderline warm to cold. Just edible I did pass my remarks and comments to the individual behind the bar in the hope that improvements can be made and bring the dining experience back to where it was previously.

Staff were friendly and attentive. Chicken liver pate for starter was very good, Lasagne was just okay, portion was generous. Steak ciabatta was again just ok, but overpriced. Chicken salad roll for out on the course was very tasty.

As you approach the Craigielaw Golf Club you experience one of those feelings that evokes memories of TV games shows where the contestants are shown pictures of the luxury resort they have just won as a prize... It's that good... the grounds are impeccable, the place is clean and modern... and those views!!! Well, who could beat those views across the firth of forth...? Quite simply - amazing. We were not so amazed, however, at the menu nor the food in the restaurant. Forget the menu advertised on the website. The evening dinner menu we were given was down to 4 or 5 of each starters, main courses and deserts... and don't even bother if you're vegetarian or vegan. The lady at the next table to us, choosing not to have either the veggie lasagne or veggie pie (neither of which, incidentally, that was actually listed on the menu), was reduced to having the nachos from the lunch menu! The menu we saw looks more like something that allows food to be assembled rather than cooked - the ubiquitous pate (that just needs taken out of the fridge) two soups - from pot to bowl... the fish platter (which I had) was nice but I could have got the same by buying a few things from the local coop - smoked salmon, mackerel and hot smoked salmon but surprisingly no prawns. It was fine but, as I say, assembled rather than cooked. The other half's lasagne, however, was a different story. It came with chips (carbs with more carbs) and an evenly spread layer of oil which seemed to have seeped out of the cheddar cheese on the top. Note to chef - lasagne does not have cheddar cheese in the recipe! What was underneath the oil slick was, the other half told me, ok. The staff were young and need to be encouraged to stop gathering like a swarm of bees at the bar (often with their backs to the diners) and perhaps some improvement to the welcome at the desk. We we welcomed. We did notice, however, that some other diners found their own seats and one that even had to collect their own menu in full view of one of the waiters. With such a wonderful, almost world class venue and location, it was a bit of a let down hence the 3 out of 5 stars. Some major plus points... some things that could be better.

The menu available in the restaurant is much smaller than that on the website - only about 5 items for each course were listed. Salmon toastie (no paninis were available) was rather dry & salty. Side salad had 1 bit of tomato but huge amounts of "greenery" Not nearly as good as previous visits.

Usually enjoy visits here but arrived to a much reduced menu. Could have been told when phone booking made. Then an item was unavailable but only as the other meals were ready to serve. Fish platter poor compared to previously. Inattentive waiters and to make matters worse I got stuck in the toilet. When I got out and mentioned it they knew it was an issue. I really panicked at the time so not happy that they knew about it.

24 of is for our Xmas party, as usual excellent food, great staff, in fact brilliant staff, looks after us like royalty, guess we'll be back in 2022

Our friends recommended this restaurant so we decided to give it a try for Sunday lunch. We were absolutely delighted by the whole experience. The food was first class and beautifully presented, the setting was amazing with views of the golf course and the Firth of Forth and the staff were attentive, courteous and very efficient. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and we will definitely return the next time we’re in the area. I would highly recommend this restaurant

10 of us stayed at Craigielaw on a golf outing for 2 nights. The location and hotel were excellent and well suited for an outing. The rooms were spacious and very clean with plenty of parking available. The food was really good, especially the Cullen Skink, and the portions were generous. Every one of us complimented the standard of hotel and food along with a very friendly staff. I would highly recommend this hotel for a golf outing

Went out for lunch with my parents, dad is a member. Sat in the restaurant with beautiful views of the coast. Menu expansive and locally sourced. Lovely meal! We all had the special of smoked haddock risotto! The girl serving us, I think her name was Amy, was warm, welcoming and chatty. She was a delight and credit to the team.

We ate at Cragielaw Golf Club Aug 21 and found it to be very friendly, with lovely views and excellent food - including for vegetarians which can be a challenge. Moreover, their Gin selection was great too which like-minded readers will agree is a boon! Only a few minutes drive from Seton Sands it is ideally located for those seeking to escape the confines of a caravan in search of good grub without travelling into the city centre.

Terrific food and service today, at this hidden gem. I had the haunch of venison, with potatoes, veg and a blackcurrant jus, and it was delicious ! My partner had the fish and chips and my wee boy had a toastie, finished off with sticky toffee pudding, which was divine ! The service as always, is fantastic, especially the lady who had her first shift today, she was very professional and friendly. Can’t wait to come back ASAP !!!

excellent food and service. Would return when next in the area.The breaded haddock was a meal itself.

Not quite sure if they wanted the business very frosty reception from the lady who seemed to be in charge Lovely place & view over golf course.

We have been here two or three times and the quality of the food is excellent. You do not have to be golf club member to use the restuarant and bar. The choices on the menu are varied, dishes are well cooked and well presented. Staff are friendly. The place is popular so booking is recommended. Value for money this must be one of the best in East Lothian. You will need a car to get there although there is a bus stop on the main road which is a bit of a walk.

Good food very friendly staff fantastic views Very good menus and good access and parking . What more could you ask for.

Booked a table for family Birthday meal the week before Christmas. Although we are not members at the golf club we enjoy visiting for a special meal. Staff are always very helpful and attentive. Lovely menu. Would highly recommend the home made steak and mushroom pie,or the fish. Portions are quite large ,however you are never rushed. Lovely view out to the Firth of Forth and Fife.

Went out for a family meal to Cragielaw to celebrate birthday/anniversary. The meal was excellent, we had tomato soup which was delicious and mackerel pate, also good. For the main courses we had smoked haddock and pea risotto, steak pie, chicken pie and baked cod. No room for pudding the portions are so big. We also had a really nice bottle of wine, the staff were very pleasant and attentive. All in all a great meal and very reasonably priced, we'll definitely be back.

we had a surprise party for 24 here, the staff were wonderful, the food and service absolutely spot on, we partied well into the small hours, before crashing into the wonderful rooms, breakfast was the same just great

Great selection of food and drink at reasonable prices. Wonderful views whilst you eat a plus. Recommended for quality and service .

This restaurant is in a stunning spot with views across the Firth of the Forth. Our party enjoyed amazing starters of pate, homemade soup and smoked salmon & spinach tarlet... all delicious and highly recommended.The main courses were just as delicious, especially the mouthwatering steak medallions with peppercorn sauce. The steak was so tender and delicious that there was no need for steak knives! The portions are incredibly generous and we struggled to finish out main courses. Unfortunately our tummies were much too full to try the puddings this time.Excellent is the only rating this restaurant truly deserves.

The food at the Craigielaw Courtyard restaurant is delicious. The portion sizes are not for the feint hearted though! I would have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant. Wonderful - hats off to the chef!!

Stayed at the lodge and meals served in the courtyard restaurant , highly recommend it if staying in the area. Breakfast and dinner, good choices from an extensive menu and quantity and quality were exceptional. Highly recommend it to anyone .

Popped in for lunch with partner who is a member. Lamb dish was delicious & my partner's battered fish was nice too. Was lovely and quiet when we arrived. Low conversation and we got a table with a great view. Was spoiled by couple with double buggy carrying very young babies being seated right next to us. The children weren't howling but the baby started to get a bit grizzly so we finished our meal quicker than intended and didn't stay for dessert. This place is open to everyone so I suppose they won't turn down money from patrons even if the babies weren't eating. I don't dislike kids but I enjoy eating out in peace and quiet. Sadly, this visit was spoiled a bit because of this.

My husband and I visited last weekend, to celebrate the festive season. The welcome from all the staff was warm and friendly, as always. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The dessert of profiteroles with dark chocolate sauce was such a treat! After the meal we sat in front of the fire for a drink, and to watch that wonderful view out to the Firth of Forth.

Lucky enough to enjoy another wonderful full Scottish breakfast at Craigielaw. Travelled through from Glasgow and had a table booked for breakfast, a yearly ritual, wonderful as usual. Fantastic breakfast in beautiful surroundings, served by cheery, helpful staff. Also enjoyed a glass of wine in the courtyard several hours later after a very enjoyable walk. Must return for an overnight stay some time soon.

Craigielaw is a favourite of my mums and as it was her birthday , lunch it was. Service excellent , views beautiful, food fab. Well worth a visit.

The view is stunning especially when the Sun shines. Staff are always welcoming,a good choice menu and not disappointing. We always visit when in the area.

The views of the Forth estuary from this restaurant are impressive. The decor is light and airy.

Dropped in for a bite of lunch with my elderly mother and we had a delightful surprise.

Better than our visit last time six months ago. Same group of walkers, a large party of nine, most having the fried fillet of haddock which was generally rated very good and two having the homemade steak pie which was filled with tender meat in a rich flavoursome gravy and was considered exceptional. A special word of praise for the accompanying bowl of vegetables, a good selection and quantity perfectly cooked. Two within the party had the daily specials and these dishes also more than passed muster

I regularly eat at craigielaw and the food and service is always top quality.

Been coming here for years. Food usually decent enough to good. What really lets this place down is the service. We recently went for lunch and one of our party found an insect (looked like a maggot/caterpillar) in our food. We proceeded to take it up to the bar area to inform staff about what we had found but dropped the insect. Shortly after advising staff about what we had found and the food being taken away, an older blonde lady came over in a very aggressive manner asking “is there a problem here?!”. When I explained that my sister had found what looked like a maggot or a caterpillar in her food she said “well I’d like to see it” in a way that suggested we were lying. My sister advised her that we dropped it but would not be crawling around on the floor to look for it so if she could make sure her meal was taken off the bill and she didn’t want anything else as she had lost her appetite at this point. I may add that this lady did not offer another meal or even an apology and she ‘stomped’ away.

Lovely food, beautiful views, great cheery service and reasonably priced. Easily 5 star in my book. I would definitely recommend a visit.

Have just had a great meal at Craigielaw, food excellent, staff first class, very pleasant and helpful. Also view beautiful, definitely worth a visit.

We visited for lunch recently .. 3 of us had the fish and chips, one had the prawn/salmon skewer. We all enjoyed our lunch. The server/s was/were helpful and pleasant throughout. We had various teas/coffees to follow - all of which variations were supplied without difficulty.

Visited whilst staying at Seton Sands. 3 adults, 2 young kids. Very modern clubhouse. Lovely courtyard, breathtaking views. Good menu choices for adults and kids. Portions very generous. Quality of food was excellent. It really was high class although there were plain options available for those of simple tastes. Service friendly and the bill surprisingly low for the quality of the meal. There are lots of lovely places to eat in the area but we choice to book here again before we left. You will not be disappointed.

As part of a group of 9 retired firefighters i stayed overnight at Craigielaw golf club. We booked a dinner and all of us to a man could not say enough about how good the food was. The service was excellent, pleasant and quick. I had the pate starter, venison main meal and creme brûlée for sweet. I can highly recommend that meal as it was beautiful. The clubhouse is a delight to spend some time in with fantastic views over the Firth of Forth. We all highly recommend a visit.

Dropped my son off for his round of golf and we decided to stop in for lunch.

A family gathering for lunch here was a good choice of venue with lovely views across the golf course.

A very pleasant location with good parking and views over the Forth. Probably best to be seated at a window table in the bar to get full advantage of the views or within the sheltered environment of the Courtyard outside when the weather allows. The actual room of the restaurant, though modern in decoration and furnishings, doesn't have the same ambience and could be almost anywhere, however.

We had our boxing day meal at Craigielaw and were delighted again. We all love the friendly service and the warm cosy atmosphere that the roaring fire provides. The food was delicious and all our vegetarian and gluten free requirements were met. We will definitely be back.

Visited Caraigielaw on 23rd November with 5 friends Warm welcome , varied menu, wonderful views and delightful staff Very reasonable prices

It was a flying visit to the Craigielaw, for a family emergency, but I cannot fault the hotel. The receptionist was welcoming and so friendly, the breakfast staff attentive (and the food was very tasty, even though it was a buffet breakfast) and the cleaning staff should be praised for keeping standards way above average....it was the cleanest hotel I think I've ever stayed in. My visit may have been brief, but memorable for all right reasons. Well done Craigielaw, hopefully I will be back for a longer stay soon. P.s the roaring fires were amazing!!

Popped in for Sunday lunch and had three wonderfully presented and flavoursome roast beef lunches.Perfect balance of well cooked veg and quality beef.Opted for banoffee pie and meringue with fresh cream,strawberries and toasted almonds as deserts.Both beautifully picture perfect and delicious.Really excellent value for some good quality food.Recommend and will return soon.

Nettes Clubhaus- und öffentliches Restaurant mit sehr guem Service und gleichbleibend guter Küche. Es werden auch typische schottliche Gerichte serviert. Toller Ausblick auf den hauseigenen Golfplatz und den Firth.

Mi compañero maravilloso me sorprendió de nuevo, antes del desayuno en Craigielaw me lleva a North Berwick durante el día. Es mi número 1 Craigielaw destino desayuno. Una parte maravillosa del mundo, no hay nada mejor que estar lado a lado, comíamos un desayuno fantástico, servido por personal educado y servicial, y mirando la maravillosa vista, nada la supera. Disfruté top black pudding de primera categoría, huevos escalfados, deliciosa carne y tocino enlaces perfectamente cocinado, tostadas calientes y mantequilla, y una olla de té caliente de tuberías. No puedo recomendarlo lo suficiente, esperando una visita de regreso y una estancia de una noche.

Teníamos hambre y queríamos después del golf un sabroso almuerzo, en el bar. El menú no era genial y estaba apenas comestible, de hecho algunos de la peor comida que he comido

Este restaurante fue recomendado por un amigo de la familia y estando a tan solo 30 minutos en coche del centro de Edimburgo, no estaba lejos de llegar en un soleado lunes a mediodía.

Excelentes opciones de menú con algo para todos los gustos. Para repetir lo que significaba no generoso espacio para flanes. Los stroganoff magnífico y la mejillones eran deliciosos. El personal era acogedor y muy atento. En general, una experiencia muy agradable.

We were staying at the Lodge and we arrived just in time to order food in the restaurant. The service was really good and the food was also good and plentiful. It was a shame for the staff that the restaurant was so quiet but that is an issue in January generally.

Comfortable and relaxed setting with prompt and attentive service. Quite a broad wine list and all at reasonable prices. My beef stroganoff was great. My wife is vegetarian enjoyed the nachos and son enjoyed the kids menu. I nice way to spend the afternoon.

Today's lunch treat was marred by rude manager. First time I have witnessed it myself but I have been told by friends he can be unpleasant, especially to the staff. His arrogance is unnecessary, he would do well to improve his manner.

Had the lamb shank very good good prices great view soup chicken broth very hearty couldnt fit in the puddings they looked good

Went for late lunch with my wife and although they had forgotten about booking quickly resolved the situation. Table was set up offering us one of the best views from any clubhouse.Wide menu with my wife's gluten intolerance being easily dealt with. Good selection and the meal was excellent.Staff very attentive but we were not rushed which allowed us to watch the sunset in a very tranquil spot.would highly recommend.

Golf club house restaurant serving good meals with a brilliant view out over the water. Went on a beautiful day and lovely and quiet outside. Tranquil. Smoked fish salad platter was very good.

We visited on Friday night. The restaurant was very quiet and we were told by the lovely lad on duty that this was a bit unusual. Overlooking the Firth of Fourth the restaurant has huge windows which take in the stunning view.The service was quick and efficient and the food was excellent . Huge portions so prepare yourselves. Overall a great place and we will be back.

Quite nice food, but uninviting surroundings lets place down. Great views, but a total lack of atmosphere or character. Tables not clean, there was only 1 more couple eating, so it wasn't busy so staff could really do more to clean up or make the place more inviting by setting tables with table cloths to hide the worn out furniture and give the place a restaurant feel maybe?

Much better than the average golf club restaurant with good variety of dishes featuring locally sourced produce.

Have had lunch here many times and the food is very good. What does let the place down is the lack of tables not being wiped as the tables are cleared. There is loads of flies flying around in the dining room and their condiments sit out and are not covered. We sat down at a table last week, it was covered in salt and was never wiped . Don't think we will return.

Had lunch here after my family played golf. Sat outside in the sunshine and it was most pleasant. Service was good and the friendly staff allowed me to take the dog into the garden. Will be back to enjoy the amazing views over the forth .

Menu and food excellent.Atmosphere awful.Tatty furniture none of which matched.Get an interior designer in.Outside furniture was cheap and worn.Plastic and cushions were damp.

Excellent venue for family meal to celebrate fathers day. Nice dining room, great menu for sunday lunch. Generous portions of freshly cooked meals. Delicious fish platters and steak pie. Attentive staff who paid attention but didnt fuss. We will be back soon I'm sure

Sehr gutes Restaurant mit lockerer Atmosphäre. Wir waren diverse Male dort, weil unsere Tochter auf ein Internat in der Nähe gegangen ist und es war immer sehr gut. Prollig haben wir es nie erlebt und entspricht überhaupt nicht unseren Erfahrungen. Im Gegenteil. Das Publikum besteht überwiegend aus Golfspielern und Familien, die dort zu besonderen Anlässen Essen gehen. Die Portionen sind groß. Für uns ist das Hotel in Kombination mit dem guten Restaurant eins der besten der Gegend, da es relativ neu ist. Vier-Sterne-Ambiente...

Enjoyed a wholesome lunch at Craigielaw Golf Club in March with family. Generous portions. Lovely view over the golf course to the River Forth and beyond.

I can not wait to go back. Group of five. Service was first class and very attentive but not intrusive at all. .Drinks ordered and menus given...We all had varied starters which were excellent and very good quality..Prawns were delicious. We mostly had the steaks cooked to perfection with varied cooking times. Steaks came with mushroom, tomatoes, onion rings very generous portion of chips..plus pepper sauce. Which I am glad to say are all locally produced. I would like to go through the day to see the views. Which I can assure you will be very soon...The staff at each point made sure we wanted for nothing. ... Asking if every thing was fine with our meal. Bar staff were very helpful as were the waiting staff. You have trained your staff very well to give a first class service .We all liked every thing about the meal..Thank you so much for a great evening.

We visited for a family lunch. The views across the golf course to Fife are beautiful. The food was lovely, reasonable price and very tasty. The log fire and comfortable seats make it a great location.

What a view over the golf course!Service was of great class and the food was delicious. One of my favourite venues while visiting Scotland.Thanks guys.Jan K

Took 40 people for a works dinner Friday 8th January.The food and service were faultless. The quantity and quality of food excellent.John and his team went out of their way to make it a success. It was a great success.No hesitation recommending this place to anyone.In a word impressive .This type of place hard to find!Well done and Thankyou !

Over the two nights of our family party the food has been absolutely fantastic.. can highly recommend the salmon & prawn penne, it is delicious.. the staff are very friendly & helpful..

The food was excellent on both nights we eat there,Cullen Skink and the Haggis Burger well worth trying, the lamb was exceptional !!

My lovely partner took me to Craigielaw on Friday morning for breakfast to start off our "Edinburgh Day", what a fantastic venue. We arrived around 10 ish and nothing was too much trouble, the staff are lovely, especially the gent who served us, I assume he is the Manager. We didn't opt for the full Scottish breakfast, but instead both ordered the bacon, sausage, black pudding and egg. While waiting for it to arrive I admired the stunning views over the golf course and the water beyond, and my partner of course! Two hot plates arrived with local produce, 2 black pudding, 2 rashers of bacon, 2 pork links (amazing) and 1 egg, all perfectly cooked, and served with plenty of warm toast and a large pot of tea for 2. What a treat to be sitting in the lovely clean restaurant admiring the views and savouring a lovely breakfast, I could have sat there all day. Thanks again to the lovely staff, no wonder they look so happy spending their working days in this lovely part of the world. I look forward to returing soon to sample the lunch/dinner menu, which offers a good choice and isn't expensive. FABULOUS!

Floor to ceiling glass with wall length doors that open the dining room into an open air facility weather permitting.Views of at least 4 holes, plus another golf course next to the coast. Sunday lunch, very busy, Great service. Food was very good, table delivery. Downside was having to order from bar after finding a table. Would have been a five with full service.

Stopped after golf. We had salads which turned out to big enough for a meal. Our waiter even brought us more chicken for the salad because he didn't think there was enough in it(there was). One of the other people in our group had fish and chips, and said it was fine--not overly deep fried, but lightly battered.Nice view which made for a pleasant time

Schwerverdauliche Riesenportionen für Schwerstarbeiter. Nichts dabei für Ernährungsbewusste. Laut und prollig.

A great place to meet up with friends, enjoy nice food and be wowed by the view. The fish and chips were very good (better without accompanying salad!) and the staff very friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit to enjoy the amazing vista!

Daughter's 21st lunch was a delight at this restaurant. The staff were extremely friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. The setting was very pretty and relaxed. We will certainly go again and highly recommend.

Met up with some friends for lunch which was very good but cannot say the same about the staff. Very poor reception, especially at the bar, felt as though we were an inconvenience. Waiter serving the lunch was exactly the same, when I asked for oil for my salad he practically stuck his finger in my plate and said I already had some. The view from this restaurant is stunning, the reason we went there, and the food was very good but we won't be back due to the unfriendliness. There are lots of other restaurants locally who are more than welcoming when you walk through their doors.

lady member of staff not welcoming. We were given one menu for 4 of us. The bar area was not even half full and there was no one in the restaurant. When we asked for more oil for the salad we were told there was some on our plate. We were there at Xmas in the restaurant and the food and service were impeccable. hence we returned. What a contrast. Won't go a third time. Food was good

Played the Cragielaw golf course then enjoyed a meal at the Courtyard.Cullen Skink was delicious, chicken and prawn linguine even better. Great service, especially from Ewan who was realty chatty and gave a great service. The rooms were brilliant value .... Recommend

Just a bit out of the busy city along the Forth coast lies The Golf Club with a real gem of a restaurant Although I said it was not the best meal ever had it was excellent Cullen Skink with yummy bread was such a good lunchtime meal today Service is friendly ,view over the Forth to Fife is greatIt is a very popular restaurant and visited by locals and visitors I would take any visitors to eat there to have a typical Scottish lunch

Portions were very good and the food was excellent. Staff polite and attentive but not obtrusive. Good value for money

Food was good, price was reasonable, it was a nice, basic Scottish dinner. The wine and spirits were also reasonably priced. The service was very good, we had no problems with dinner.

Lovely break at this well appointed Lodge hotel, from the check in to departure it was an excellent stay.Welcoming staff, hard working bar and serving staff.Excellent menu.Good comfortable room with views over the Firth of Forth and beyond.We will be visiting again.

Just come back from a lovely lunch selected from a varied menu. Good service from start to finish and with a stunning views over the golf course and fife coast. Ideal location for coffee in the morning with chums or family . Well worth the drive down the great east lothian coastline

A great setting with a view of the sea.The menu good and the food well presented and tasty.Reasonable price and excellent service.

Six of us visited for lunch on New Years day, first time visit for all of us and we all agreed we would definitely return on another occasion. Made to feel really welcome by all the staff. Food was fantastic, not rushed at all and beautiful views from the restaurant.

We visited on boxing day for a family meal (18 of us) and could not fault anything. The food was delicious and the service we received from Ewan and his colleagues was first class. Will definitely be returning.

Very rare that I see a menu and can find two or even three discrete meal options that I would enjoy. Four of us went and thoroughly enjoyed a superb Saturday evening meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Staff were attentive and chatty without being overly familiar and OTT.Ambience was great for a chillax and that's exactly what we did!The bill even posed a pleasant surprise and was really reasonable.For completeness I had Pate to start - awesome and then Lamb - beautifully cooked and succulent to the nth degree.We'll be back.

We had two evening meals which we greatly enjoyed; food was superb, cooked to perfection. Well worth a stay. We will certainly be coming back.

Staying in the hotel lodge area overnight we decide to stay local and eat in the hotel. Starters, mains and drinks and we have eaten, paid and left in less than 45 mins, Feeling of being rushed, plate and cutlery not down for more than a minute and they are cleared. A bit too quick and feel they want to get cleared up for the night. Medium steak with pate, other half raved, I opted for the steak sandwich which came in a burger bun perhaps better in a ciabatta. The bun was a nit dry as if it had been sitting out and the skinny fries were awful, the last scraps from the frier. Overall 50% happy but mine terrible. Shame.

Craigielaw is a really nice place, the setting is lovely and the menu is also very good. It is bar service rather than table service, however it is not like your typical golf course clubhouse. The menu is varied, although there are not that many 'lite bite' options. We had club sandwiches, which were absolutely massive, and came with a mountain of chips. We were very impressed by the flavour, and the staff were helpful.

We were taken to Craigielaw Golf Club restaurant for lunch by friends. We chose the indoor seating. The room was bright and clean with views over 2 golf courses and the sea in the distance. Smart and casual dress codes fit well during the day. I expected the usual golf club edible standard fare. What a pleasant surprise. Spoilt for choice menus, friendly relaxed young waiters and imaginative dishes got my attention. The food was melt in the mouth and attractive. We ended up prodding at each others dishes. There is clearly a chef or two at the helm here. Even the profiteroles were baked fresh, light and full of flavour. The bakewell tart was in a class of its own much to my husbands delight. Kept him quiet for a few minutes other than the odd groan of pleasure. All hand baked with a warmed sponge base. Good wines too. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. 5 star from me for value pricing and service.

After considering all of the usual local places, my partner and I googled and found craigielaw. We were surprised to be able to get a table at short notice on a Saturday night and expected either very expensive or not great experience. We were surprised on both counts. We had a lovely evening with great scenery, service, food and value for money. I expect we will be regulars now!

I have eaten here a few times now as it’s basically almost on my doorstep with being just a short drive away, and I have never been disappointed.The restaurant is bright and clean with stunning views over the golf course and the River Forth over to Fife. The food too is very good, being freshly prepared for you with good quality Scottish and locally sourced produce. There is a good choice on the menu – something for everyone really. Prices are very reasonable for both the food and any refreshments that you want to go with it. Personally, I can recommend the Cullen skink, the beef stroganoff, the haddock and the profiteroles. The young waiters are excellent; always being friendly and very attentive.Although principally a golf course, non-members are welcome to visit the clubhouse and dine in the restaurant. And the best bit for me …… you don’t even need to play golf to visit here!

It may be essentially a golf club but this open-to-all restaurant is very good. The view is spectacular and the food and service good too. We went with friends. The menu is enough to satisfy those who want dinner or a bar snack. Prices are reasonable. I had the Mexican starter which was superb then the vegetarian crepe. Others had the pork loin, fish and stroganoff. All were impressed. Two managed to share a pudding. The Australian wine was very keenly priced and excellent. Service was friendly and professional. Well worth regular visits.

Recently had a very tasty lunch with family. Good choice of food but might be nice for a dish of the day option to ring the changes. Service was excellent but would prefer 5/10 minutes between starter and main! No sooner had starter plates been removed, main course was out! As it happens we were restricted with time so was no issue. Only comment I would make as a negative was the music in the dining area was too loud and my preference would be none at all as usually dine with company and I don't like to compete with music. Will return when in the area as was very clean, food was tasty and the view is gorgeous albeit it was pouring with rain on the day we visited!