Skerries Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

Went for dinner restaurant was pleasant and food was tasty the location was convenient as we were staying in a b&b near by

food is local or Orkney inspired. staff exceptional, relaxed but attentive. it offers a unique style of service.

Across the road from our B&B was a handy choice for dinner. We started with haggis bon bons, then I had the pork belly with some salad and my wife had a butternut squash soup. Everything tasted great. The service was good. A bit pricey for the amount of food received.

Not a massive selection, but was was there was excellent. They are limited on seating and it is more of a bar/lounge setting so make sure you book in advance, but certainly one of the best hotel restauants I've eaten in.

Upon checking in to the hotel that this restaurant is part of we confirmed our dining arrangements for that evening. The receptionist said “we have noted that you are a vegetarian” which I thought was wonderful and (wrongly) anticipated they would cater for me, as having perused their online menu there was nothing suitable for vegetarians. Upon arriving for dinner I was handed the standard menu which did not contain one single dish suitable for a vegetarian. The waitress asked if I had any questions about the menu and I pointed out that there was nothing for me to eat. She said I could have the mushroom risotto, but it contained parmesan which is NOT suitable for vegetarians. She seemed bewildered, but in this day and age why should anyone working in catering know anything about alternative diets or allergies?! She hastily disappeared without comment and came back to ask if I ate fish (SIGH!) The chef then appeared and asked, very loudly, “are you the vegetarian?”, alerting all the other diners to the “fussy eater” in the corner. I found it quite embarrassing to be honest. He also asked me if I eat fish. I would expect a professional chef to know the difference between a vegetarian and pescatarian but alas he did not. I found it odd that people kept asking me if I liked fish as there were lots of fish dishes on the menu which I would have ordered if I DID eat fish. After some debate, during which I could feel myself becoming more and more embarrassed for wanting to eat something as simple as a dish without meat, it was agreed that the chef would make the carbonara linguine minus the chicken and bacon. The restaurant then charged us £1 more for the hassle of a chef NOT cooking something and NOT putting it in a dish!! My husband felt that the chef coming to see me was a great service, but in this day and age I cannot believe that there was nothing to choose from on the main menu, especially given that we had informed them (as requested) in advance that I am a vegetarian. To be honest the rest of the meal was marred by this, and the carbonara itself was very creamy and sickly. It had clearly been made with cream although carbonara is traditionally made with egg yolk. It was far too creamy to finish. To add insult to injury the waitress came out to check I was ok to eat peas... I cannot comment on the staff, service etc. because I don’t remember, I just recall wanting to leave and never go back. Even high street eateries like Las Iguanas, Zizzi, ASK Italia and more can cater extensively for vegetarians and vegans. I now no longer eat dairy or eggs so I dread to think what I would be offered now – bread?! I’m sure this review will be met with rolled eyes by people who are lucky enough to not require an alternative diet due to allergies or ethical choices but in this day and age every restaurant should be able to cater for us without embarrassing us, especially if informed months in advance. This was our anniversary meal and we were staying at the hotel. I expected more.

We ate on the first and last night of our stay at this hotel and on both occasions the food was of a high standard. The bar is full of interesting and different beers and spirits and the staff hit just the right amount of friendliness without being pushy. I would certainly eat here even if not staying at the hotel

We stayed at a guesthouse opposite The Skerries (4Kt guesthouse), the owner recommend it to us, and how right he was. the dining room is stunning and is matched by the standard of the food. Very friendly staff, good choice of wines and great menu based around Orkney sourced food, terrific steak and having the Cullen skink was an outstanding choice, again both were recommended. Slightly more expensive than other places but on a different level.

I booked the Skerries Restaurant for our final nights stay at The Dunstane Hotel which hosts the restaurant. The food and service was excellent and value for money. I would recommend this restaurant especially if you want an early night at the Dunstane Hotel.

We stayed at the Dustan which houses Skerries. The food and service was excellent. Beautiful range across fish meat and vegetarian options. Good value and good range of wines too

The food in the restaurant is very delicious. It always looks like the chef puts a lot of effort into preperation of any meal. I loved Fish and Chips. Highly recommended place to eat and have a romantic meal for 2. Although it looked like a very good place to have a chritmas meal too when we went in December.

Das Menu war gut, aber entsprach nicht unseren Erwartungen. Im Internet war eine wesentlich umfangreichere Menukarte veröffentlicht. Auf der abgespeckten Menukarte war nur 1 Fischgericht, und keine Scallops, auf die wir uns schon gefreut hatten. Obwohl das Restaurant nicht voll besetzt war, wurden die Getränke erst gebracht, als wir unsere Vorspeisen bereits hatten. Vom Service hatten wir uns wesentlich mehr versprochen.

We stayed at The Dunstane Hotel (which was also fantastic) and the food at the restaurant was just as good. Can highly recommend the Haggis Bonbons starter, excellent. Would definitely eat here again, even if we weren't to stay at the hotel.

standard still very high! staff attentive but not over fussy! wine fab (some places aren't!) food excellent! try the Dunstane burger.. wow!! best ive ever had! and my wife raves over the haggis bon bons! superb setting just.. lovely!

Felt at home in the restaurant which was particularly important as I was travelling solo. Food was great and all the staff friendly, efficient and accommodating.

A limited but adequate selection on the menu and good selection of wines . We enjoyed the fish. Quiet. Very good cheery service from staff. Thanks .

Very good restaurant in Victorian era building, very nice dining room. Good service and excellent food from somewhat limited menu.

We stayed at the hotel and booked a late dinner one night after sightseeing. Very nice environment, wonderful food and attentive staff

We ate on 2 nights at the Skerries. Food , service and staff were all 5 star. Thank you we. Will be back and will recommend to friends.

The food and the service were both nice. I had a pasta dish, but in hindsight, should probably have gone for one of the fishy dishes. They looked rather tasty.

I ate two dinners here and the food was outstanding and reasonably priced. The ingredients are fresh and well prepared, and the service is very attentive. Skink soup was something new for me, and I must urge you to try it.

Above average food considering the very decent prices and luxury setting. I particularly liked the haggis balls.

Had a lovely dinner at The Skerries - one of few nice dining options in the area. Owners are from Orkney and feature cuisine from that area. Enjoyed the steak pie and friendly service. Would certainly return when in the area.

Very nice and convenient in the main Hotel. Good staff very friendly, food was good reasonable price.

We ate here on our first night in Edinburgh as we were staying in the Dunstane Hotel and it was perfect for our tired family. We tried haggis for the first time here and it was the best we had throughout our trip. All the food was good and the portions were generous which meant I ended up sharing dishes with my little kids as there was no children's menu (which seemed to be the norm in many of the restaurants we went to in Edinburgh). We particularly appreciated the service which was kind and tolerant with us and our tired kids despite the restaurant being on the quieter side and with most of the other customers being couples. The restaurant was very convenient for us since we were staying in the hotel but a little way out of the bustle of town so definitely for people looking for a quieter experience.

I ate dinner twice while staying at the Dunstane. Very convenient for hotel guests obviously! Beautiful service both nights. Decent soup and acceptable quality fish and chips on my first visit. Outstanding steak burger second time around and a very large serve of good sticky date pudding the second. You won't go hungry and prices seemed very reasonable to me. Wines by the glass were not fantastic but that was my experience in this price range across Edinburgh. Lovely atmosphere in the dining room with hotel guests and some locals keeping it lively.

Food was excellent the haggis bon bons for a starter were sublime.We are from Orkney and the Orkney themed menu did not disappoint.

I arrived at the Dunstane Hotel too late to search about for a place to have dinner, and settled for the hotel restaurant, 'Skerries'. I was not disappointed. The smoked salmon with capers and whisky appetiser was very good, and the no-nonsense burger that followed no less so. The Orkney IPA and Dark Island brews available in bottles were very good ales to accompany the food and I finished with a very decent sticky toffee pudding. Not unreasonably priced at 42 GBP.

This is essentially a small, typical hotel restaurant with a very small menu. Our food was served by a lovely waitress, but was truly nothing more than standard. The salmon was bland and served in a boring way, and we were hard pressed to find a salad that wasn't coated, topped with a heavy meat or sauce. It's not a bad place, but certainly I wouldn't rank it beyond average

I dined twice at Skerries and both visits were delightful. The food is simply delicious, the staff friendly and attentive. Highly recommend you include Skerries to your stay in Edinburgh.

I had a meal in Skerries Restaurant whilst staying in the hotel (Dunstane). The meal was excellent, the staff pleasant, friendly and helpful which is good when travelling alone as I was.

Salmon to die for and terrific value - can't wait to come back for both amazing value and service - thanks a million.

We ate here several times during our stay in Edinburgh. The food was fresh, hot and tasty. The place must have an excellent reputation, because the locals book small celebration here as well. That's a testament to the quality of the food and staff.

I ordered the rib eye. It came with a very nice salad, tasty onion rings and THE BEST FRENCH FRIES EVER. The steak was tender, juicy, cooked as ordered medium rare and full of flavor. My wife had a delicious pan grilled salmon filet. The wait staff was friendly and because it was Monday - this meal was two for 30 gbp including two glasses of wine. I did pay 5 more for the steak selection, but still a great bargain!!

The previous stays meant that I only managed to have breakfast. Well having had a very nice evening meal I can now conclude that The Dunstane remains the best boutique hotel in my mind in Scotland.

We stayed at the hotel in April 2016, and admittedly only had breakfast in the restaurant, but it was excellent, with very friendly staff.

I stayed at the Dunstane for one night and on arrival I decided to eat at the restaurant. It was a great stay, room was particularly nice, accommodation and parking good and the food was particularly nice, both evening meal and breakfast. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly and a great asset at the hotel

We stayed at The Dunstane for one night, I couldn't fault a single thing. From the friendly warm welcome from all the staff that day, to the delicious food in The Skerries, the laugh with the lads serving at the bar,to the fabulous breakfast the next morning ....I've never stayed in a Boutique Hotel before, and what a way to start by staying in this beautiful hotel, for me now it will be Boutique all the way....

The setting of Skerries is lovely and it is conveniently close to Murrayfield stadium and Haymarket station. I was dining alone and didn't feel rushed or uncomfortable at all.The wine list was extensive and although the wines available by the glass were limited, those that were available went well with various dishes on the menu. There was also a wide selection of cocktails and whiskies.I started with scallops in a cauliflower and herb sauce - the scallops were huge and perfectly cooked and the sauce had a great taste and texture. For my main I had the battered haddock with chips and it was hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had. They weren't too greasy and the chips were wonderfully crisp on the outside while hot and fluffy on the inside.

The restaurant is set in the Dunstande hotel, a Victorian beautiful villa situated not far from Haymarket train station and from the Edinburgh Castle. We made reservations for dinner on the 16th of February and I was so wonderfully surprised by this exquisite restaurant, with a chic atmosphere and amazing food.

We have eaten at the Skerries Restaurant in the Dunstane Hotel before, and I didn't think that the food could get any better - until last weekend! The quality of the food is amazing! Fresh, locally sources where possible and really cooked to perfection. The Chef is amazing. There is a wonderful atmosphere, and the staff are so pleasant and friendly, it really is just a joy to be there!

We ate dinner here midweek with the baby. The restaurant is situated in The Dunstane, a boutique hotel that is done up beautifully. Skerries' decor itself is tasteful and luxurious. The menu is limited, but would satisfy all palates. We ate the fish and chips, the fishcakes, the cheeseboard and the chocolate fondant. Each course was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Our server was friendly and happy to make suggestions. He was also very helpful with our baby, and gave us a larger table so we could accommodate all our baby luggage!The restaurant has high chairs and a baby changing table in the ladies' toilet. I didn't see a ramp or a disabled toilet anywhere, so it isn't easily accessible for those with wheelchairs or prams.

amazing, wonderful.. running out of superlatives for Skerries... celeriac soup a dream!! dont take it off the menu!! the new chef has raised the level!!! service exceptional and very attentive!!!

So pleased to find this little haven, we thoroughly enjoyed our evening with a wide choice of specialty Gins, excellently prepared food,and extremely attentive servers who looked after every detail. Wouldn't hesitate to return next time we're in Edinburgh, thoroughly recommended.

We went to Skerries twice during our 3 night visit. The menu is limited but there are specials and I do believe they may be able to tweak their risottos for example. The bottles of wine were good and reasonably priced. The Roast breast of Gressingham Duck is small but delicious. We had Scrabster Haddock in Batter and the Salmon from the specials board. A visit to the hotel/restaurant bar first adds to a great evening.

Food excellent. Staff very attentive and helpful.Only negative was that the menu choice was quite limited

We were staying overnight at The Dunstane and part of the great deal was a three course dinner at Skerries. We both loved our meal. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and I couldn't fault anything. We both had duck to start. I had the ribeye steak for main which was cooked perfectly. My husband had the pork and also really enjoyed this. We both had the chocolate hazelnut and pear mousse which was delicious. Great wine list, we went for house red which was really nice. Great service too. We also had breakfast following morning which was just as delicious!

We had been looking forward to eating at Skerries for a long time. I often walk past the restaurant and liked the look of the building and the menu. We ate on Friday evening. It wasn't very busy. The atmosphere was good, the waiting staff were polite and service was fast. My boyfriend and I both had exceptionally good starters (the scallops special and the salmon pave). I ordered gnocci in gorgonzola sauce for main. The dish consisted of very nice gnocci, spinach and chopped walnuts smothered in a terrible cheese sauce that was far too strong. It was thick, pungent and the only way to accurately describe it is smelly feet! It actually burned in the mouth. Not just a strong cheese flavour but overpowering and disgusting. I do not have a delicate stomach, and enjoy strong flavours, but this sauce was clearly wrong. My boyfriend tasted it and agreed it was inedible, and the waiter when I complained to him commented that even from standing next to the table he could smell that my dish was unusually strong. He went to enquire with the chef as to what had gone wrong, and brought back the chef's comment: "It's gorgonzola" (!) This was quite insulting, suggesting I had ordered the wrong thing, rather than the chef having made a bad sauce. We were charged full price for the meal and received no apology or compensation of any sort. It was a real shame, because apart from my spoiled main course, the food and the experience were lovely. I would struggle to recommend Skerries after this experience, which is a real shame.

We booked the Big Freeze offer directly after viewing hotels on trip advisor and were not disappointed.Hotel staff were very friendly and accommodating, room was fab and the little extras made it that much more specialThe meal was absolutely superb and all 3 courses were beautifully presented and so flavoursome - you would have struggled to get something as good and at such a reasonable price anywhere else in the city centreBreakfast was therefore something to get up for and again was wonderful fare and set us up for the day.And being able to check out unto 11.00am provided even more relaxation rather than rushing out of the doorCant recommend highly enough - well done Dustane - you will be recommended to all our Geordie and Scottish friends and family

We had two excellent breakfasts here and a wonderful dinner. The food was excellent and the service was second to none. A beautiful room was a perfect setting for our meals. We will definitely eat here again on our next visit.Thanks to all concerned.

My party ate at he Skerries during our stay at The Dunstane during Christmas. Every item served was wonderful and enjoyed by everyone.

Had 2 overnights in The Dunstane and treated to breakfast and evening meals on both days. Excellent quality and service to match the hotels high standard.

vi var fire til middag og vi fik forskellige retter. Alt var meget lækkert tilberedt. Der var glutenfrit brød, hvilket bestemt ikke altid er at få. Tjenerne var meget venlige, og i det hele taget en god stemning. Kan absolut anbefales.

We stayed in the Dunstane Hotel for three nights and ate in The Skerries on the first evening. Top notch food and service and good value for money. Highly recommended.

Although the menu had many tempting options, and specials, we wanted something simple so we went for the fish and chips. They do say that if you want to see how good a restaurant is, order something simple and not fancy, so you see how well they do the simple dishes. Well, this was the perfect fish and chips, with a very light batter, and lovely tartare sauce, plus tasty peas and wonderful thick and piping hot chips. Although it's in a hotel and set well back from the main road, we could see from our window seat that it was getting lots of walk-in customers, obviously locals, and that's a good sign. We'd definitely like to eat here again and sample some of the chef's more adventurous dishes. We can see why it gets rated so highly on TripAdvisor.

As the title says I would have eaten dinner in the restaurant but there's so much to do an go to in Edinburgh. Next time, however, I am going to give their fish courses a try.

Close your eyes and imagine the dining room from Fawlty Towers. Now imagine a scene from the Walking Dead and you'll be close. Ate here on the last Saturday of the festival and it was deserted. One other couple in the dining room and everyone whispering. The two lads behind the bar had managed to knock out the sound system, which until then was playing cheesy 80s hits so I don't know which was worse, the music or the silence. Started with a Pims which in fairness was good and fairly priced, then it all went downhill. Shared a smoked salmon starter which was tiny. We both had steak (the sirloin special recommended over the rump). Tough, chewy, tasteless, half of it left on the plate. No one asked whether we liked it. Nice salad and onion rings. Really ordinary food, no excitement, no passion like something you'd cook yourself on a tired Friday night. I'm writing this two weeks later and can't even remember whether we had desert that's how memorable the whole experience was. I know sterling is strong at moment, but even allowing for that, 150 euro for canteen food including a bottle of house red. Must run the zombies are coming....

Excellent Restaurant. Food was superb! Service very attentive. We had two dinners during our week stay The Dunstane.

We were staying in the Dunstane and don't usually eat at the hotel restaurant, but we were glad we did. One of the best meals we had.

35th anniversary trip... and another fantastic visit! staff attentive and brilliant!! food stunning and even made up a wee menu for my 6yr old grandson!!

The service was prompt, the food was tasty and the prices reasonable. In conclusion a great place to eat!

The Dunstane Hotel was only a few steps from our b&b, and our host thought we'd enjoy Skerries. He was absolutely right. The dining room is nicely laid out and decorated tastefully..The service was excellent and we enjoyed every dish we had, from the seafood chowder to the salmon with squid ink risotto. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, and the dishes were nicely presented. An eclectic wine list gives plenty of choices, but a bit pricey.

Skerries is located in the Dunstane Hotel and offers a wonderful menu and awesome desserts. Great for couples, groups and families.

We stayed at The Dunstane for 2 nights, and enjoyed Skerries twice during our trip - once for breakfast, and the following night for dinner. The dining room itself is beautiful - high ceilings, good natural light and elegant decor.At breakfast, the area connected to the bar is laid out with continental-style, help yourself breakfast fare. You have the typical choices - cereals, fruit, yoghurt, cheese, croissants, some cold meats. All fresh, and very good. I believe the breakfast is priced at £10.95, which I think is a little steep for continental... but average considering these are hotel rates. Spring an extra £3 for the cookied breakfast, and you'll be upgraded to "Scottish Full" which includes sausages, bacon, haggis, black pudding, eggs to your liking, and options for smoked salmon. Definitely worth the upgrade.For dinner, we sampled the Orkney Chowder, mussels, and sea bass. All were very good, although I found the chowder to be a little rich (lots of butter and cream) and a little lacking in "lumps". My main experience with chowder has been from Galway, Ireland, where it tends to be a bit thicker, and chocked to the brim with seafood. In this case, there was no potato and a smaller scattering of seafood, which switched the emphasis to the broth -- a little too rich devoid of accompaniments. I overheard a neighbouring table mention that their risotto was very buttery too -- rich fare seems to be a theme!The chowder was advertised as "with bread", but we were served bread first, and not offered it with the soup. Granted, I could have asked for more at the time, but sort of felt I'd had my fill by then.The mussels were good, although to be fair it's pretty hard to get them wrong. Again, the broth was a little on the creamy side, but it had a nice flavour. I probably shouldn't have ordered *both* the chowder and the mussels together - it was essentially the same meal, but to a different ratio of seafood. Next time, I'd probably opt for a burger or steak.We were left a little card in our room that said "free dessert for liking us on Facebook" - we obliged and had the ice cream. At £5.50 regularly, I thought this was a little steep - there was nothing particularly stand out about it compared with ice cream we'd enjoyed in Edinburgh (mostly notably, Mary's Milk Bar.)Overall, a nice dining experience, although I do think there's some room for improvement. Firstly, it was a tad expensive - £15.95 for a relatively small plate of Mussels and £18.95 for a small sea bass made this squarely feel like "hotel pricing", and not necessarily somewhere we'd choose to come had we not been saying here.Secondly, service was a little hit and miss. We had 3 waiters throughout the meal, which felt a bit disjointed. When taking advantage of the Facebook offer, we were asked to show our phones "because the chef requested it" (?). Fair enough, but given that we could "unlike" as soon as we'd flashed our phones, surely it would be better to take this on faith when our billed topped £60 on other courses?Thirdly, it was "Monday night steak night", but we were not told about this. I think the offer is 2 for 1 on the rump (don't quote me). We only knew because a table near us ordered it after we'd ordered our food. I could have been tempted into a steak if I'd have known about the offer.Finally (and this is a minor gripe), the billing could be improved. Traditionally, charging to the room would mean getting a receipt to sign, and allowing us to offer a tip to the wait staff. Instead we were just told "that's been done for you". This is poor firstly because we don't know how much we've spent, and secondly because it makes for an awkward and public conversation for how we can tip for service. I was told adding that to my account was not possible, but "you could pay in cash". I didn't have any on me, and by the time I was next downstairs, one of the members of staff I'd spoken with about this was no longer around, so I wasn't able to tip. I should note that our servers were the same team who checked us in to the hotel, so it seems they have a small team who share roles, so I'm not really sure who we "owed" the tip to.Overall, I would recommend this restaurant if you happen to be staying in the hotel - the food is good, and the setting is very well presented. I probably wouldn't make a special trip otherwise - the food is a little pricey against comparable offers available centrally in Edinburgh.I would also like to note here that I've reviewed our stay the hotel separately, which was excellent throughout.

We had a lovely, though expensive meal on our first visit. On the second evening our meal was not nearly so good but still expensive.The batter on the fish was not crispy and the portion was small. Small portion for salmon too and dish was more like a fish soup. Bread and water extra but thought sparkling water for two at £4.50 a bit over the top

Am Tag unserer Ankunft aßen wir im Skerries zu Abend. Das Restaurant gehört zum The Dunstane Hotel. Morgens dient der Restautrantraum als Frühstückszimmer. Abends dinniert man dort an zu reservierenden Tischen. Eine überschaubare Menukarte bietet eigentlich für jeden Geschmack etwas. Die Speisen (wir hatten Steak und Fisch) wurden frisch zubereitet. Der Service ist gut bis sehr gut, denn das Personal ist aufmerksam und flink. Preislich liegt das Angebot im mittleren Segment. Wer nicht gleich aufs Zimmer möchte, kann in der angeschlossenen Bar noch seinen Absacker nehmen.

We stayed at The Dunstane and ate at Skerries Restaurant the night we arrived.The room is beautiful; it's so cosy, yet elegant and stunning in its decor. We ordered the mackrel and the duck starter. Both were excellently cooked and packed with flavour, not to mention presented so delicately.We both ordered the beef burger each, after reading a review insisting we try one; I've never eaten anything so amazing in my whole life. It was so juicy, flavoursome and moreish; we were both surprised we finished our meals.Don't be a fool like me though and order vinegar for your chips; it's not needed, especially when the lovely waiter brought out a tiny dish of white vinegar... :/

Well presented, delicious food. All members of our party thoroughly enjoyed their meal.The Menu selection was excellent with locally sourced food served in tasteful surroundings.

We were in Edinburgh for 2 nights and our B and B recommended this restaurant as it was fairly nearby.

My husband and I went for an impromptu dinner when we found ourselves in the area. It was a Friday evening and even though we hadn't booked, the lady who greeted us went out her way to fit us in.Dinner was amazing! The chowder is the best I've ever tasted and our main meals of fish and chips and steak were excellent.My only disappointment was that we didn't leave any room to try a dessert. The staff were friendly,efficient and made us feel welcome.Highly recommended and we will return soon.

Love this restaurant for dinner with groups of friends, work colleagues, family and special occasions. Ideal for a romantic meal too.The food is superb, with bigh portions and a Scottish twist. They have a fantastic wine list and we began the night with a whiskey tasting at their Stane Bar.

This is part of the Dunstane hotel. It's a charming room, great atmosphere and great service from the hotel staff. We found the starters (scallops and duck salad) to be the best part of the meal. Mains lean towards largeish portions of beef, venison, and seafood. Since it's a hotel restaurant, it would be nice to have some lighter things on the menu. But overall, it's a nice dining experience.

Dusntane Hotel's chef is a master in the art of cooking fish, that's for sure , but his skills apply to the meat dishes too ! Excellent food! I highly recommend this restaurant.

They didn't rush you to order or between courses. The staff were very friendly. The starters and main courses were delicious. would recommend the scallops. The only downside for me was the desserts but it is definitely worth going to taste the starters and main courses.

Beautiful dining area which is part of the Dunstane Hotel. We stayed at the Dunstane and had an absolutely wonderful experience! The food at Skerries was not bad, but also not excellent based on the standards of the hotel and the price of the food. The service was friendly and the food hot, but somewhat bland.

We ate here twice whilst staying at the hotel. It offers good food. A little rich for my tastes but well presented and good quality

I have now used this restaurant a number of times to entertain guests before the rugby and have never been disappointed. The food is excellent as is the service, and all just 10 minutes from Murrayfield.

I attended a farewell meal for 24 people at Skerries last week. Given the size of the party we were given a limited menu - 3 choices for each course - about 10 days before the event. The whole evening far exceeded my expectations- the feedback from the whole group was positive - I had the crayfish starter - the ling main - pear tarte desert - all good. The food was very good, well presented and the service was good too - impressive for a large group eating at 7:30pm on Friday night. I'd go back.

My partner and I went here for a Valentines meal. The service was fantastic, friendly and efficient and helpful, the food was amazing (in particular the black pudding and scallops starter which was the freshest and tastiest I've ever had!) and the dining room is spacious and nice. I would highly recommend, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the service and will definitely go back!

Choose the burger and chips! Fresh and delicious! We aso had desert - I had the chocolate fondant it was heaven on a plate. The waiter was lovely.

We arrived cold and tired at the B&B, 4Kt nearly across the road. We were very happy to find such a nice place to be recommended so near our accommodations! Fine dining in a beautiful surrounding, everything was cooked perfectly and so tasty.

Very good quality and imaginative menu. Not many choices but, in fact this turned out good because it made me try things that I wouldn't normally go for and they were very nice.

We had a lovely meal here and would recommend the food. I understand what other reviewers said about a certain lack of atmosphere but the service more than makes up for it.

just had a work week in edinburgh and very spoilt for coice in dining terms.This restaurant hits the spot with great value and ever so friendly service.Homemade gnocchi followed byan Orkney steak!!! Superb

The three course dinner was a real treat and reasonably priced.We both had the homemade burger for main course which was great. The service and staff were very welcoming.

Excellent food and lovely atmosphere.Although not a big menu,what was available was beautifully cooked and very tasty.

The food was wonderful as was the service. We spent several hours at dinner eating and talking and were the last people in the restaurant. Not once did the staff act as if that were a problem. They acted happy to have us.

Looked at all the excellent reviews before booking a table on a Saturday night. Unfortunately I cannot agree with some of the reviews. There was no atmosphere in the dinning room with some empty tables. Service and staff were friendly and efficient. For starters two of us had scallops (2 scallops on the plate) very over priced. Two had the salmon selection ,both presentation and flavours were good. Main course, two had the lamb which was presented and tasted good. Two had fish, one had cod the other smoked haddock. Portions not very good. Vegatables were the biggest disappointment, tomato and onion in one dish and green beans and broccoli in another, both overpriced. Only two had desserts from a very small dessert menu. Overall experience overpriced, no atmosphere, friendly staff

title says it all really, there really wasnt anything to dislike, and the staff tried hard to cater for my partners special dietary needs despite not having advance warning.

Limited menu but everything is good. Reservations recommended becuase tables are few. Those that plan ahead will be rewarded.

We recommend the 'Dunstane Burger' - probably the best with local products we've ever experienced. (Dont' really thinks there's much to add, but the review must be at least 50 characters).

Good and plentiful food, lovely surroundings, and pleasant staff. Great deal if you can get this on a dinner, bed and breakfast package.

We liked the Skerries restaurant at the Dunstane - good service and food, and just downstairs from our room.

Food is good priced to top end not cheap. Restaurant is situated in dunstane house which has character.

Delicious spelt risotto. Fantastic freshly baked bread. Great bottled scottish beers from Orkney. super staff.

We were having a family reunion and my nephew selected Skerries Restaurant at the Dunstane Hotel where he had dined before. The restaurant, part of the hotel, is unpretentious from the outside but elegantly decorated and furnished inside. The restaurant room is not huge and a table down the centre of it had been arranged for the eleven of us. The menu is both breathtaking and mouth-watering, with an emphasis on Orcadian (from the Orkney Islands) dishes, and I found it more difficult than unusual to choose between a number of tempting dishes. Finally I chose the scallops to start and the monkfish with Savoy cabbage, chestnut mushrooms and celeriac with a side of green beans as my main (you can mix from the two menu options). First I have to say, the service was immaculate with all 11 starters and later all 11 mains being presented within minutes of each other. Every one of the dishes was beautifully and appetisingly presented. Both my starter and main were melt in the mouth delicious and everyone else agreed that theirs was the same, including the chef in our party. The service was friendly and attentive throughout the three or so hours while we were there and, while the price was quite expensive, it was well worth it for a fabulous meal.

We ate here whilst staying in the hotel and the food was lovely but the choice could have bigger; the menu was slightly small, everything we had was very tasty but one evening there was enough. The service was good but very slow in coming back to us with our drinks etc.Overall the restaurant is comfortable and convenient, with an excellent scotch choice and good food; if we stayed at the hotel again we would use it again for the above reason especially on the first night.

By far our best meal in Scotland was at Skerries. They pride themselves on Orkney-sourced food, and the fish and lovely fresh vegetables attest to it. The preparation was impeccable. A large painting of the standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar dominates the room. While we were there, they were featuring Highland Park scotch, a fine Orkney single-malt. Definitely recommended for after dinner. Breakfast was likewise exceptional, with very tasty black pudding, bacon, and creamy porridge (you can tell what I like!). Truly exceptional!

Great food, great location and very nice staff.Some things may be a bit expensive but the quality of the food is very high so it's ok to pay a bit more, enjoy!

Located in the Dunsdane hotel, the food was very good as was the service. It was easy to get to know fellow travelers over dinner and breakfast in the modest-sized hote.

We ate here on three consecutive nights the choice was excellent local produce and tasty well cooked food beautifully arranged on your plate.