The best restaurants in East Lothian Edinburgh and Lothian

I’m originally from Musselburgh and am often back to visit relatives but we don’t often go into the main part of town. We ate here on Saturday night as two couples as my brother in law has raved about how great this place is. I was a bit sceptical as Musselburgh wouldn’t be a natural home for an Argentinian Steak House. I have to say it was fantastic. The feature is the quality of meat and that made all the dishes brilliant. We had the sharing platter - loved it. The meat was cooked exactly as asked for at medium rare and the meat was beautifully tender. The beef taco starter was brilliant and all the other steaks looked amazing. As designated driver I can’t comment on the cocktails but the others seemed to enjoy several and rounded off the meal with liqueur coffees. The quality of food is exceptional and can see why it was always busy - we had booked 3 weeks in advance and got 5.45 as all later tables were booked and they were also full when we arrived. We paid about £250 for 4 - starters , main meals, several cocktails a couple of desserts and coffees - well worth it and I would suggest that having eaten in Edinburgh at Hawksmoor, the quality of food here is in a par for a lot of better price. Wow.

We three friends had an excellent lunch in La Potinere. There is a choice of two items for each course two having one of the starters & I had the other. There was a similar choice by my friends for the main course of chicken en croute while I had baked salmon. One of my friends treated us to a very fine bottle of Montrachet which we relished. The cooking & service were of high quality . Would we go back ? Indeed we would.

This is a really great little cafe, people are friendly and helpful but most of all it has great food and coffee with a genuine continental atmosphere . Love it

We visited during covid times for a takeaway coffee and cake. Excellent selection of cakes and excellent service with a smile. Best Victoria Sponge I've had in ages! Great value as well. Will definitely be back to try more! Also very well done during Covid - was takeaway only when we visited, with a plastic screen at the door.

Always an absolute pleasure to visit Lewis and Clarke - some of the finest food in East Lothian for sure, and the friendliest welcome too! Great for brunch at the weekend, or to pick up some of their incredible patisserie to enjoy at home 👌🏻

Great food, good prices compared to restaurant at park dean Wemyss bay Good menu choice & kids menu. 5mins walk at rear of park

Food, cakes and drinks with a Polish twist. It is nice to support a local independent business. Everything is made to a high standard. The couple who run it are lovely and they have created a nice ambiance. I took two cakes home they were so delicious.

We very much enjoyed an amazing platter for two. A whole prepared lobster, champagne lobster pate, dressed crab, prawn cocktail, smoked salmon, hot smoked salmon, a box of super Greek salad,oatcakes, crusty bread. It was beautifully presented and delivered on a covered platter. Enough amazing food to last us a couple of days. Highly recommend all their products,produced by a small family business.

Delicious coffee and scones with amazing friendliness from the ladies serving. Can’t wait to return. Tables were filling up fast. Only on street parking is available but not a great issue.

Had family visiting chose seaglass as always made welcome, with a friendly service. Was welcomed by Christine and Nicole. Highly recommend the curry, struggled on starter on what to choose, Nicole told us Salt n pepper pigs in blankets was nice... never disappointed.. Highly recommend the seaglass. Family was happy. Nephew loved the steak pie.. Thank you Christine n Nicole for your excellent service.. We'll defo be back 😁

Amazing spot next to a wonderful beach! Me and my 7 year old came down for a wee walk around and then realised how lovely the beach was and how nice the day was so went back and got my wife and 2 year old. Had a flat white the first time I was there and served by a very friendly lady had a little chat about her menu. Tacos aren’t something you can find anywhere in Dunbar so when I returned later my wife we got the beef tacos and a few tins of juice and I have to say there where absolutely lovely! The kind lady (owner I think) also brought them down onto the beach for us while I was setting up with our young ones! 100% will be back again and telling people about you guys! Keep up the great work!

Went in just to see what it was like. What lovely staff and the food is freshly prepared and cheap. If the community get behind it the place could be fantastic. Definitely going back.

Beautiful food, friendly staff and the cheese cake is to die for. 10/10. I have ordered for delivery on a Saturday in 3 occasions and every time it's hot, if you order stake pie the pastry comes in a little bag not to get crushed in transport. It's just the little things.

Esta visita fue con tres amigos que nunca ha estado aquí antes y todos estaban muy impresionados, no sólo con la común (una preciosa casa privada) sino también la bastante variedad de comida deliciosamente delicado.