Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Portobello

33 restaurants available nearby

1. Monteiths

4.6

Exceptional(1944)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • The Royal Mile

Booked 19 times today

Monteiths bar & restaurant is nestled in a fairy-lit close in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The award winning venue is located just off the historic Royal Mile and combines chic cocktail bar with intimate restaurant. A favourite of locals and visitors alike, Monteiths is a must for relaxed dining and innovative cocktails. Monteiths is by the team behind the White Horse Oyster Bar, and Chop HouseDue to licensing restrictions Monteiths cannot accept children under the age of 5 at any time. Children aged 15 & under can be admitted until 10pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

2. Nor' Loft

4.6

Exceptional(397)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • The Royal Mile

Booked 26 times today

For those looking to sip on a tall glass of champagne or call out Sláinte with a dram in hand, and not forgetting the foodies looking to graze on seasonal small plates and sharing platters, whether you're a regular or here for the first time, there's something for everyone, all in our rooftop champagne lounge.

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3. Chop House Market Street

4.2

Awesome(1943)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Edinburgh

Booked 23 times today

Best of British beef, butchered & dry-aged in house and cooked over a charcoal grill. Chop House is an innovative blend of classic British steakhouse and cocktail bar brought to you by the team behind Monteiths & the White Horse Oyster Bar. Provenance is at the centre of the Chop House offer and we use only the finest beef sourced from artisan suppliers across Scotland.The meat is dry aged for up to 90 days to add flavour, increase tenderness then the beef cooked on a charcoal grill, specially designed to give a subtle smoky flavour. Our fantastic food offering is matched by an extensive wine list from around the world and exceptional cocktail list. Open 7 days for lunch, dinner and Sunday roast! We have another Chop House in Bruntsfield & Leith

4. Gaucho Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(3097)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Edinburgh

Booked 54 times today

Just a short stroll from Waverley Station and steps from St. Andrew Square, Gaucho Edinburgh is our first restaurant in Scotland, bringing the finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef from Argentina to the heart of the city. Along with big, bold Latin flavours, we offer a premium wine list that complements every dish. Step inside this sleek, modern glass building and you’ll be greeted by stylish interiors, featuring textures and tones inspired by the rich landscapes of Argentina. We proudly celebrate Scottish produce, working with Campbell’s Meats, the world-renowned IJ Mellis cheesemonger and Mark Murphy fruit and vegetables. Of course, we have a cocktail using Irn Bru and are pleased to serve Stewart’s Craft Lager, brewed out of Loanhead.Enjoy a cocktail at our bar or head downstairs to our dining room for a relaxed working lunch, or entertain in our stunning private wine room.

5. Greenwoods

4.7

Exceptional(1136)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • New Town

Booked 28 times today

The first breakfast brunch venue in Amsterdam finally makes it to Scotland! ALL DAY Breakfast / Brunch and Lunch menu. Vegan - Vegetarian and Gluten Free dishes and options. Fully licenced and located in the centre of town just off George Street and 5 minutes from Princes Street and the Station.Dutch inspired and owned.Homemade drinks and all food prepared fresh daily.We pride ourselves on sourcing top quality local ingredients and make our products fresh on the premises as much as we can. And of course, we also brought our Dutch roots with us as well. You’ll find it on the menu and in the restaurant itself. Fancy some traditional Dutch ‘appeltaart’ (apple pie)?

6. Merchants

4.7

Exceptional(86)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 6 times today

Back after more than a two year closure following the George IV Bridge in late 2021, Merchants has undergone a full refurbishment. Merchants serves Scottish cuisine in one of the most bustling areas of Edinburgh. Braised shin of beef, haggis and seared seabass are some of the dishes on an ever-changing menu, and the restaurant is happy to try and cater for any specific dietary requirements. Situated at 17 Merchant Street, Merchants Restaurant is proud to use fresh, locally sourced produce in its dishes. Historic Edinburgh Castle is a nine-minute journey on foot and Greyfriars Kirkyard a mere two minutes walk.

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7. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

4.8

Exceptional(490)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Town

Booked 33 times today

Welcome to Bucks Bar Edinburgh Grindlay St. We look forward to welcoming you!The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! New to Edinburgh, Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon. Live music every Saturday night!40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday - Wednesday weekly offers www.bucksbar.co.uk

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8. Skyline Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2014)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Edinburgh

Booked 9 times today

Located on the top floor of the Main Stand at Edinburgh's iconic Tynecastle Park Stadium. Sit back and relax as our team proudly present a celebration of seasonal ingredients and flavours in our recently renovated premises. From starters to desserts, every dish has been carefully crafted to showcase excellent local produce. We’re a family-friendly restaurant with children’s menus available.Since opening in 2020, we’ve become a favourite to locals and visitors alike - recently claiming a place in OpenTable's UK Top 100 Restaurants for 2023 and winning Best Restaurant in the 2023 Radio Forth Awards. Our Table d'hôte dinner menu is available seven days a week and for lunch Friday to Sunday. Monday to Thursday we offer a light à-la carte lunch menu. Booking is essential.

9. Piccolino

4.6

Exceptional(266)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 10 times today

As the team at Edinburgh’s Piccolino will tell you themselves, no love is more sincere than love of food. Italian food, in this case, as Piccolino is one of the most delightful Italian restaurants in this part of the Old Town, right on High Riggs Street and a stone’s throw from all kinds of Edinburgh attractions. The authentic menu offers quality rather than quantity meaning you can be assured that whatever you order has been prepared with love by chefs who care about what they’re doing. Piccolino will warm your heart and certainly fill your stomach so reserve a table now – you’ll not regret it.

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10. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(4566)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 82 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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Giorgiavip
Yorkshire •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Found whilst walking on the Royal Mile, it was a great discovery. Very cosy ambience, large plates and a vast selection of delicious cocktails. We had a really nice time!
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MonteithsPrice: Expensive• Scottish• The Royal Mile
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4.6
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Anzhelika
Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were celebrating my mam’s birthday and it was the perfect place . Friendly team, amazing, delicious food. Everything was just perfect. Definitely would recommend going here. Can’t wait to visit this place again.
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Chop House Market StreetPrice: Expensive• Steak• Edinburgh
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4.2
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Kathleen
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We didn't eat but food looked and smelled lovely. The staff are brilliant and made our evening absolutely lovely. Wish we could have stayed longer but had a dinner engagement to get to. Will definitely return.
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Nor' LoftPrice: Moderate• Scottish• The Royal Mile
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4.6
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Lesley
Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fabulous decor, ambiance, staff excellent and the food was delicious. Will definitely go back next time in Edinburgh
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Gaucho EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Steak• Edinburgh
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4.4
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Jason
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
Probably the best breakfast I had in Edinburgh. The haggis was amazing. Eggs scrambled and cooked perfectly. Service was attentive. Must visit.
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GreenwoodsPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• New Town
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4.7

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33 restaurants available nearby

1. Monteiths

2. Nor' Loft

3. Chop House Market Street

4. Gaucho Edinburgh

5. Greenwoods

6. Merchants

7. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

8. Skyline Restaurant

9. Piccolino

10. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh

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