The Puffin Bistro & Wine Bar in East Lothian

We had a great meal for thirteen of us, on a golf trip, before an conference in Edinburgh. Would highly recommend the restaurant.

Excellent menu of the highest quality at an appropriate price. Dog friendly too

Very warm and welcoming atmosphere and the service was excellent. Great food too.

Best seafood chowder I have ever had

5 of us enjoyed a lovely lunch here. We had a nice table in the bright and welcoming front of the restaurant. The staff were delightful and the food very good.

Had a lovely meal, food was delicious and service great. Friendly staff.

Stopped in for my first ever Sunday roast, and it was outstanding. Really really good. The dessert sorbets were top notch, too. That is all I tried, but I would go back again.

Was there today for food , problems with the mussels, but not the fault of the restaurant, but the suppliers , excellent food and service , I wish part of the restaurant was for dogs only though , not everyone are dogs friendly, will definitely be back , I give this restaurant 10 stars xo

Very overpriced restaurant. £13 for tiny salad with crab meat and a few tomatoes… £18 for fish and chips. The restaurant decor was also very tacky, looked like everything was purchased from B & M. Plastic vines taped to a chalk board? Ladies bathroom had a radiator hanging from the wall. Not something you’d expect from a pricey bistro. Staff were very friendly and kind though, I feel bad leaving this review but I was very disappointed considering the good reviews I read before coming :/

My wife and I came here for dinner on a Friday night, the food and service was excellent. We ended up finding out that they do a Sunday roast too and ended up back on Sunday for this which was equally as good as the dinner. Really enjoyed it here and look forward to going back.

Really tasty food & brilliant staff

We ate at the Puffin for the first time last night and will be coming back .I had the Hake dish and it was fabulous .I started with King scallops which were also beautifully cooked though quite expensive . The staff were really attentive and friendly .It was a really enjoyable evening .

Excellent food. Excellent services. Although the price is a little high for me. I think the place is not in the best interior shape, but they have already put the tables in a proper positions. The staffs are so nice and answer questions professionally, I really appreciated their job. Recommended.

Amazing place. Went there with family of 7 people and there was enough space. Food served quickly and the fish and chips was amazing.

Great seafood, good wines, and friendly service in a laid back setting. Perfect for lunch with friends or a quiet dinner. I’d happily return.

Food is excellent service and Staff are excellent staff are very friendly and helpful and go that extra mile would highly recommend and will definitely be back again

Been twice while on holiday honestly the most amazing food

Lovely friendly service and quick to bring our drinks and snacks, just what we needed after a day in the open air. Imaginative and tempting menu, I'd have liked to try every single one of the starters. We had arancini (very tasty with a little spicy bite), scallops (superb paired with burned apple purée) and whipped chicken liver parfait (very tasty, maybe more like a sauce texture than a mousse but beautifully presented on a slice of toasted brioche.). Then two of us had plaice, simple and excellent, and one had lobster (his wish for the week in North Berwick) which was fresh and good. Desserts very nice, tonka bean creme brulee rich and creamy. This was our first visit here and we will now make a point of coming whenever we visit North Berwick. Was busy, so do book at least in festival season.

Definitely a place we will revisit when we come back for the Fringe next year. The lobster was fresh, mouth watering and delicious. It was so good to taste perfectly cooked lobster and savour the taste as we were able to eat quietly and not feel rushed. The cheese from the deli across the road was amazing- full of flavour and perfectly ripe. I can not fault the device, food or wine. Thank you so much.

I recently dined at The Puffin in North Berwick during Fringe by the sea and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The meal was delicious, showcasing locally sourced sea food with creativity and quality. I started with the grilled oysters, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Followed by the monkfish curry, which was a tender and succulent aromatic curry. If you’re in North Berwick and looking for a memorable dining experience, I would highly recommend!

I cannot fault anything. The food is delicious, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Amazing. Smoked fishcake and crab starters very tasty and just the right size. Mains plaice was light delicate and delicious. The monkfish curry was smooth and balanced perfectly. Will be back and will recommend 👌 thank you

First time in the Puffin Restaurant and was Very impressed with the menu and the freshness off all the local produce used in the menu. Well worth the 90minute drive to sample chef Kristian’s food thank you guys again and will be back

Delicious food, great atmosphere.

We went to The Puffin last week and the fish and chips was incredible. It was made even more special as it was gluten and dairy free, so this was a real treat for us! Mum had a fish soup (can't remember the exact name) and she was raving about that too!

Absolutely fantastic again last night . Friendly attentive service, cracking ambiance and food was first class . Cracking oysters and chicken parfait canapés , tomato and olive soup, and the succulent chicken main (which comes with beautiful sauce/gravy and delicious potatoes) . Cocktails to die for too. . Just all so flavourful . Highly recommended.

We came on a Monday evening with our 2 young boys and had a wonderful meal. From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly, helpful and very welcoming. An extra mention to Phoebe for her excellent customer service. We have been on a number of occasions before and the new owners have kept the standard just as high if not better. The lobster and steak mains were delicious and the children loved their chocolate sundaes. Looking forward to coming back next time we are in North Berwick.

My wife and i were in town for vacation and ate at The Puffin twice. The food was excellent both times and Jamie took good care of us. Thank you.

What a wonderful little restaurant in the heart of North Berwick. The scallop starter was fantastic, beautiful sauce to go with it, the crap starter equally good and the muscles came with a lovely sauce. All mains of pan fried Plaice in butter, and Hake were delicious. Staff very friendly and cheerful. Will return for sure on our next visit from Dublin.

Exquisite atmosphere and food, Great balance on the menu, we went with the “frickles as a snack with a lovely balance of mayonnaise split with dill oil, The Arancini with nduja sauce was packing full of flavour very well presented and without doubt the best Fish and chips consistent crispy batter and chips with house made tartar sauce and fresh crushed peas, Dessert was star of the show with a lovely Strawberry pannacota with tones of cucumber and an crunchy tuile to make the balance, served with great service and lovely staff, definitely will be back x

delicious seafood ... we had crab scallop and aubergine dishes, all intensely flavoured, a lovely experience.

This is a lovely place! The menu is interesting and varied, and there are some great specials on offer too. All the food was excellent, beautifully presented, and the staff were very accommodating and kind. Definitely a good choice when out and about in North Berwick.

My partner and I stopped in for lunch here on a whim and were very impressed by the quality of the food! The roast chicken and the fish curry were especially good! The staff is quite accommodating to both gluten-free dietary needs (me) and to dairy free as well (my partner). Would highly recommend The Puffin for anyone considering it!

Lovely place, good food, clean, nice atmosphere, good menu. We had the scallops which were cooked to perfection, tender stems with harissa (excellent), truffle fries, plaice, and hake.

A cozy restaurant in a quiet small town

Just as good as the reviews say. Enjoyed a really nice meal, three of us chose a combination of haddock & chips, and hake with new potato’s. All the fish was superbly fresh. All washed down with a very nice French Rose. Service was perfect, with excellent value for money. YOU SHOULD/MUST BOOK ! 3 or 4 groups were turned away, ON A MONDAY, as they didn’t have a table available.

This place is lovely - one of the owners actually waited on us. Food was fast and so tasty- I didn’t even get a picture. We had a selection of drinks and a soup and 2 haddock and chips. Absolutely lovely! Food was hot and absolutely delicious.

A nice upmarket bistro with excellent service and a good menu selection. The haggis fritters were really nice as was the sticky toffee pudding, the hake main course portion was quite small though for the price. Would go again when back in North Berwick.

We googled the best Sunday roast in North Berwick and we found it at The Puffin! The roast beef with all the trimmings was delicious The beef was tender , the vegetables cooked to perfection and the gravy had the right amount of seasoning ( very often , from experience, chefs over season with salt and ruin it) The atmosphere was nice with other diners bringing their very well behaved pooches to sit quietly under the tables. I saw a staff member bring a dog a bowl of water , very sweet. It’s a family run affair, with super friendly staff . Recommend highly .

Absolutely incredible! The team at the puffin went above and beyond to make our night special. Best steak I’ve ever had!!!!

Really delicious fish & chips, with a v generous melt-in-the-mouth haddock and great chips. Lovely Malbec too. Will definitely be back!

Food was absolutely fantastic and service was great, would highly recommend the Puffin for a good night out. It was our anniversary and the hole team went above and above and beyond to make it special. Amazing from start to finish 😊

We loved it, food is delicious 😋. Can't wait to go back. Good value

Always amazing food and friendly service. The owners and team here really care about their customers. In my opinion, the best Sunday roast in East Lothian!

Cozy and well located restaurant with amazing service. Menu with great options, including for people with dietary restrictions. A must go place for a meal.

Booked in advance for dinner whilst here on hols. Table wasn't ready when we arrived. Food took a while. Mainly a fish restaurant and the fish dish was delicious - the other dishes were very average, one had burnt potato and very salty taste, they were out of our first choice of dessert. Expensive for what it was. I also found it cold inside. Perfect that it is dog friendly! Oh and the cocktails were AMAZING!

We went for a Birthday meal and had a fantastic time. Food and service were first class, with balloons and a card to top it off!

Nice place, decent food, kind service

Just been here for the 1st time since being taken over with the new owners & cannot fault it, food was outstanding, well presented & staff were very friendly. So lovely to have some homely cooked food. We'll done to you all, keep it up & best of luck in your new venture x

The service was excellent. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and happy to answer any questions we had. They made us feel genuinely welcome and ensured our dining experience was seamless. I will be back in the near future.

Went here with family for a Mother’s Day lunch and cannot fault this place at all, food was to die for portions where just perfect and the quality was unreal , staff where super friendly and looked after us the whole time with a smile on there faces , we’ve already booked again to back , if your in north Berwick and looking for high quality food at a reasonable price this is the place to go

In North Berwick on a very wet Mother's day, didn't have a reservation, thankfully the staff squeezed us in. Food was fantastic, great friendly service. Dog Friendly too.

First time at the puffin, came on Mother’s Day Sunday with the family thanks to my son. Met by a lovely friendly staff. And sat in lovely surroundings,, we went for the three course offer and glad we did, each course was delicious, especially the “Cullen skink” great value for money and will definitely return soon, thanks to all at the puffin for a lovely meal 😊

It did not live up to its 4.5 stars. The service was very slow, although it was nearly empty; the waitress was very friendly but, frankly, inattentive. The moules mariniere wee delicious, and I recommend them, but the cullen skink (a particular favourite of mine) was very ordinary. Perhaps more cream might have helped. Reasonable value but we will not be rebooking. Disppinted...

This place is amazing !! We were made to feel so welcome by all the staff , especially Megan and Phoebe, who were really friendly. Chef Kristian sent over some canapés for us to sample and they were to die for (especially the tempura oysters - a first for us all) The battered haddock was delicious, as was the steak burger. All in all this place is a must for anyone who loves good food and a bit of friendly banter. Well done guys ⭐️

Can not rate the quality of the food high enough. Absolutely first class. We were made to feel so welcome as soon as we walked through the door. right though to leaving. Definitely one of the best quality food establishments in East Lothian if not Edinburgh and Lothian’s, definitely will be back.

Small charming restaurant with very good dishes. We took the set menu of the day and we ate very well, the starters were particularly good.

We were totally made welcome with our dog whom the staff made a massive fuss over. The cocktails were exquisite and the food excellent and very reasonably priced . A couple of unusual requests re varying from the menu were met without a fuss. A most enjoyable visit and cannot believe we haven’t been here before whilst in North Berwick.

The lunch deal is great value for money - and totally delicious too. I had the mussels and half portion of fish n chips. The seafood is very fresh and of high quality. Freud oh and warm service even at busy times. Would recommend!

A lovely relaxing evening in the restaurant. Great food. The mussels were lovely.

Absolutely fabulous popped in on off chance, not booked but was welcomed with lovely waiter Terry at door, he was so pleasant and well mannered nothing was a problem and gave us a table, fantastic turkey Xmas meal we had of the set menu beautiful, served on a hot plate and all food was piping hot, chef's have it down to a tea regards presentation hot tasty food, perfect such a lovely evening between Terry being so attentive and kitchen staff producing that beautiful meal best night ever thank you to the chefs / Terry and the gang love Julie and Phil trinity edinburgh x

Cannot fault this place. Service was efficient and timely, and the food was incredible. Great portion sizes leading to fantastic value for money. We went in the winter time and there was a very homely fire keeping the puffin warm whilst we ate and drank. Would 100% recommend this place.

Fresh seafood and wonderful cocktails. Very good value for money as well as the generous portion of the cod. Good location close to West (Bay) Beach.

Lovely little restaurant serving locally caught fresh seafood. Tried several dishes & couldn’t fault any of them. Staff were all friendly & well worth a visit if in town.

Fantastic food and unpretentious atmosphere. Loved the oysters and the monkfish curry. You would pay a lot more in Edinburgh for same quality.

Had a lovely dinner at The Puffin, with fantastic friendly service and a good time had all round. Great food, particularly the Cullen Skink and the seafood platter which were both superb. Dog friendly, and would definitely recommend for a relaxing bite to eat.

Absolument délicieux. Tout les plats sont cuisinés, c'est le premier bon restaurant que nous faisons en Ecosse ! Personnel adorable. A recommander sans hésiter.

Nice sea food, nice team, the place to eat if you visit north berwick

Oh, what a gem, this place! Don’t be fooled by the daytime look, this place looks like a busy cafe during the day but it looks competently different with the candles and lights on in the evening!! It would be a perfect place for a romantic meal or a cosy meal out with friends!! It has such a great atmosphere. Booked a table on the day as ladies in the Oxfam shop down the road recommended the place. Greeted by two ladies who were very friendly and knowledgeable about food! Had haggis Bon Bons which were full of flavour, crispy outside and soft inside, served with whiskey mayo and salad. Main courses all looked tempting, some great seafood choices but having had seafood the day before we opted for meat dishes. Beef cheek melted in our mouths in seconds and the steak pie was beautifully cooked too. Even the tender stem broccoli on the side 🥦 was cooked to perfection with a touch of garlic. The place was pretty much packed by the time we left, even though it was a Monday night! I normally go for white wine but fancied dry rose and the house rose they recommended was perfect and red we had with our main course was also nice. All in all a lovely meal and loved chatting with the courteous and friendly staff who told us more about North Berwick and best places to visit. Will defiantly return again next time we are back in North Berwick. Thank you Puffin :)

Food and service was premium, thoroughly enjoyed our food. The service was very attentive. The light background music was just right but as we were there mid afternoon I feel we didnt really get to feel what its like when its busier. Would recommend for the food and service.

My wife and I had lovely meal on Tuesday night and the food was lovely. I had beef cheek and my wife had fish pie. Both were lovely. I started with seafood chowder which was also lovely. Our dog was made very welcome. The mother and daughter who served us were very welcoming and efficient. Next time we are in north Berwick we will definitely make a return visit.

I had Sunday roast beef- the best ever and I grew up in Yorkshire- home of the Sunday roast 😋

What a lovely meal. Highly recommended. Dog friendly. Fish pie was chunky. Oh, so tasty. Staff were friendly, both dogs got a lot of fuss as did we. Perfect

Nice restaurant, lovely service and delicious food. We chose the Moules Marinieres and the huge pot of mussels we each got was amazing. Came with fries in a little bucket and some home made bread. Went down great with a glass of Rioja Bianca which I’d never had before.

Just love the Puffin. Had three out of the last four birthdays there, and other times as well. The lovely lady serving recognised us, possibly the Northumbrian accent, and I got a complimentary glass of wine for my 70th birthday. First class service and taste experience

Recommended by someone we met in the High Street but we were all very underwhelmed. Portions were bit small for the price . Bit more like Edinburgh prices but without the choice. Soup served in large shallow plate which was hard to scoop out due to being very shallow. Prawns were short in number and overcooked . Other dishes were sparse. I don’t think my feedback was welcomed by server and were rather shuffled out the door . Plenty other more welcoming places in town that we enjoyed during our visit - for far less money.

Always had a great time in here on many occasions - see my other reviews , but gone downhill recently . All I will say is that we booked in advance for 6:30 on a Saturday night for our anniversary . Only three other couples in the place. Not busy and not late . Wife can’t eat fish so we were looking forward to the beef cheek from the menu once again . None on . No other options - no chicken etc . We could have a burger if she wished . Come on . We left . Staff turnover has increased and quality/quantity and obviously stock levels have diminished . That really put us off and we will think long and hard before booking again. I think they may find it hard to keep it up over winter and local trade . Fingers crossed for them or whoever leads it in time. There’s no malice intended and I wish them the best , this is just an honest experience . We were lucky we were fitted in elsewhere.. and after all this ? I keep getting direct emails asking me to take this off and all sorts of personal emails . It’s genuine customer feedback that should be helpful moving forward.

Great place to eat, wife has fish pie I had the monkfish and prawn curry massive portions great value food tasted brilliant!

Tucked in to a slightly soulless spot on the high street, this is a gem you would do well to hunt down. The staff were fabulous and confidently handled their gluten free offerings. I had the most delicious moules and chips and would highly recommend them.

On our first visit to North Berwick we dined at the Puffin on our first evening. Caroline had the lobster, whilst I had fish and chips (I know I'm not adventurous) both meals were excellent. Good service and a pleasant ambiance. Will be visiting again this week

Four of us ate here last week. Our main events were roast beef dinners, half lobster and fish pie. All great, particularly the lobster and fish pie. The best lobster of the week. The fish pie was my favourite meal of our 6 eating out meals. We all finished with the recommended affogato which certainly did not disappoint. Book your table in advance to avoid such disappointment.

As a family of 4 we settled for this restaurant as the Sunday roast ticked all the boxes(we thought) we booked a table at 7 pm and had all pre ordered the Sunday roast. I managed to eat most of the meat as the gravy was well over reduced and very salty. My son and his girlfriend(first meal out together as a family) never touched the meat as it was inedible to them. Told the waiter about the gravy and why they had not touched it He apologised but we still had to pay for it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming but think the chef needs to taste the food before serving it as this food should never have been served,

We wanted to find a nice place for lunch on Sunday whilst staying in the area, the Puffin was a great find! Delicious Cullen skink followed by great roast beef and fish special for mains

Resto coup de coeur. Accueil incroyable, personnels aux top. Nourriture de qualité. Qui plus est, dog friendly. The place to be in noth Berwick.

In North Berwick for a day out for 70 birthday, finished the day with a meal at the puffin bistro ,order the battered haddock and chunky chips ,put simply the best fish and chip dinner I have had ,wonderful place to dine ,service excellent

First visit to North Berwick and managed to choose one of the best restaurants. A superb Sunday lunch served by welcoming and attentive staff - even the dog had a delicious treat! Looking forward to going back.

Great food and service . Large portions . Friendly staff .Best Cullin Skink I've had for years .

Un lugar tradicional, con comida típica escocesa, buen servicio y buen precio

Called in to this lovely restaurant yesterday with two friends. As it was extremely busy we were told there would be a twenty minute wait before we could be attended to. We decided to wait as the restaurant looked so nice and there was a...

Fantastic food and the curry highly recommended

Sehr gemütlich und sehr nettes Personal

It was a quiet lunch but perfect with the dog. As promised the King Prawn and Monkfish Tikka Massala was beautiful. Well definitely go back

Lovely resturant with good service, the kids had sausage and chips which was ideal for them, I had Cullen skink which was delicious and my husband had the fish and chips. If we go back to North Berwick would certainly go again.

I was having lunch with very dear friends. We had very good gin and tonics to start, shared some excellent, and very fresh, Loch Fyne oysters, before moving on to mains of moules mariniere, a burger and monkfish and prawn curry. A very nice South...

Visited mid July 2023 for Sunday Lunch. 3 out of 4 had the traditional "roast beef with all the trimmings" and all commented on how good it was. As my wife put it " the best roast potatoes not home cooked" Restaurant roasties are never...

Popped in for food on a damp Tuesday, it was just 12pm so the restaurant was quiet but gradually filled up a bit. Food was lovely and came in good time, freshly cooked and decent value. Would definitely drop in again, recommend the burger which...

Another fantastic meal at The Puffin-food and staff were outstanding -just a perfect night had by all. Even better than last year ✅👌

Mum+I found this wonderful place and felt so welcome. Food was delicious, so went back for 2 more meals during our week. Highly recommend.

Just visited North Berwick and liked the look of this menu. We had braised beef cheek and potatoes and monkfish and prawn curry. Really well cooked food. Excellent quality fish and beef. Lovely wine menu. Felt looked after too. Would definitely recommend.

Came here for dinner on a 1 night stay in North Berwick & would recommend it as a good place to go for dinner. My husband had the monkfish & prawn curry which he said was delicious. I had the fish & chips which were...

What a disappointment! Half empty, no atmosphere and frankly unsurprising given food was below average (tiny soggy naan, nasty chips, uncooked rice) with very slow service. Very expensive for what you get. Steer clear.