The best restaurants in East Lothian Edinburgh and Lothian

I really loved staying at the Royal Macintosh; this old hotel has alot of character. I just really felt at home here. The welcoming, and friendly staff made it feel as though l was right at home! The location was perfect, also! Just a stones throw away from the train station, and there are lovely shops in town. Front reception, was beyond welcoming! They were integral in helping me locate my lost £400.00 pounds, providing me with importsnt information, and advice, at just the right moment, allowing me unlimited use of their computer, also. And the breakfast was always excellent! Incredible, and friendly service always! Best stay here, on one particularly rainy day, because the huge, long window in my room, allowed me an awesome view of all the different birds, doing their incredible airial acrobatics, and seeing the rain pummelling the window, made me feel so cozy, cuddled up in my warm wooley blanket. And the towel heaters was a lovely touch, after an invigerating jog in the rain, as well. I am hoping to bring my family here, very soon! I highly recommend the Royal Macintosh, if you are ever in Dunbar! Lovely golfing, The lovely John Muir museum, a nice workout at the local pool/gym and walkingaround the lovely beaches, really made my stay at the Royal Mac, extra speciial. If you need ideas about was to see and where to go here, just ask one of the friendly staff! Cannot wait to come back!

Fab food always comes piping hot and fresh only complaint is the special mixed kebab states comes with peppers and onions which a couple of years ago cane regardless. The last 2 times ordered haven't had any and called to query you have to ask for them included as not all people like peppers and onions. Just feel it should be the person requesting the order to ask for them not to be included as advertised. This takeaway shop is fab no complaints from me or my family fantastic quality and price. Piri Piri chips 😋 special mixed kebab 😋 chicken tikka Donnar kebab 😋 bloody braw

Love eating here. Staff are really lovely and they don't forget you. Food excellent. Warm open fire. Dining room upstairs I hear is very nice but I've not been in as I'm usually with our dog.

Fantastic local pub. Very welcoming. Great atmosphere.

The rooms were clean and comfy, the decor in my opinion was to my dislike but I apriciate the pure art of it. Great stay great views and great food!!

Excellent service & good value would certainly recommend

I think her name was shakira! She was so polite and seemed like she was holding the fort for being really busy she was the fasted person in there and really knew what she was doing. Well done!

Like the chips but not the fish. Had an earthy taste like Basa fillets. We didn’t like it.

The staff are so lovely! The entire team is lovely and so helpful. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Breakfast is tasty and filling which you will need if you plan to explore the area. The location

I don’t rate this restaurant at all- only that if I order it gets me off the hook for cooking duty….. This is the only Indian restaurant in the area so there’s no competition…. And that is an issue in my eyes.prawn dishes we now avoid as there’s very few and lots of sauce.The chicken was tough- now remember your food is not cooked to order- and who knows how many times it’s been heated? I ordered Three different chicken dishes and two of them were the exact same…honestly are you taking the locals for mugs? Two out of three of us had dodgy tummies the following day … absolutely will not return.

I am so disappointed in our visit as we were really looking forward to a nice lunch and a catch up. We arrived to be presented with the Grotto Christmas menu, not what we were expecting, and at no time was I informed this is what the menu would be!! I asked if this was all that was available, and was told yes. We were hoping for a sandwich and on a website menu noticed Croque Monsieur, Eggs Royale or Eggs Woodland was offered, which we were looking forward to. Instead we ended up with Chicken terrine which arrived with limp rocket and a very small piece of toasted bread. We were asked if we wanted sauces, with hindsight a drop of something might have helped. This was quite tasteless, and in no way looked appetising. Fortunately we ordered curly fries which kept us going. My booking form has a spot for menu, which when you look at only takes you to customer reviews. If I had been aware this menu was what we would have been offered, I would not have booked. We have visited twice before, once for lunch, which we have a favorable memory of, and last year for afternoon tea at Christmas so we had a reasonable idea of what to expect. Needless to say we did not stay for coffee or dessert. And at 4p short of £20.00 it was an expensive disaster.

I've had food here before and it's been ok but not great however having just walked in now before the advertised closing time to just be told, we're closed and when I queried on the time the response is just were closed without any form of apology or explanation I couldn't recommend this place on the basis of the reliability or service alone

Family lunch for 12 people reserved weeks before and were told we could eat upstairs in The Avenue at the time we made the booking. On arrival we were informed that the upstairs was being redecorated and that we'd have to eat in the bar. Had we been warned we would have changed our reservation. Food was a mixed bag: my calamares were not properly cooked - some were practically raw. My brother had patatas bravas which were also hard and undercooked. My sister in law's salad was apparently thrown together with the most basic and cheapest ingredients. The general consensus amongst the rest of the family was just OK and average, rather than anything more positive. Such a pity as we have eaten here 7 or 8 times and the quality has always been good. I hope things improve soon.

I got a take out last night from here, I’m from Glasgow and have moved to East Lothian I have tried many Chinese takeout here never had a bad one but this has been my best so far will definitely be back again, not sure if it’s possible but if asked could they make the curry sauce a little bit spicier? I like a little kick, the counter assistant who served me was a very nice lady too.

Craigielaw Golf Club has an excellent restaurant, with a great menu. Best of all, it's open to non-members, and hungry travellers such as myself. Service is friendly and welcoming, and the food, although a touch higher than average pricing, is well prepared and presented, and very tasty too. The restaurant looks out towards the sea over the golf course, and has panoramic views. An enhancement to any meal.