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First Coast, Edinburgh,

First Coast

4.5
4.5
451 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Just a short walk from Haymarket train station, First Coast is a local, independent neighbourhood restaurant. Over the past 11 years we’ve built a strong reputation for serving top quality modern Scottish food at reasonable prices.
Named after a small village in Wester Ross, where the owner has fond memories of eating brilliant Scottish produce during his childhood holidays, First Coast’s menu has something for everyone. Fresh fish is delivered daily, we offer a good range of tasty vegetarian options, J Gilmour butchers supply us with quality Aberdeen Angus steak, and we also make our own haggis

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00–14:00 All Day Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    0131 313 4404
  • Website
    http://www.first-coast.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Collin Sorie
  • Location
    97 - 101 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2AB
  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 6.30pm paid parking,<br />All other times there is free on street parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Itison £50/ £75 Voucher

    3 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
    Available Monday-Friday 12-2pm/ 5pm until 8pm from 3rd Jan , until 31st March 2025 ; subject to availability , Valid on Food only , Excludes Sundays. Please make sure you bring your voucher with you. This is deal is only available through Itison . See website for t's and c's.

  • Itison £50/ £75 Voucher

    3 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
    Available Monday-Friday 12-2pm/ 5pm until 8pm from 3rd Jan , until 31st March 2025 ; subject to availability , Valid on Food only , Excludes Sundays. Please make sure you bring your voucher with you. This is deal is only available through Itison . See website for t's and c's.

Menu

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What 451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
First Coast in Edinburgh offers an appealing dining experience with its "excellent food" and "lovely ambience." Guests frequently praise the restaurant for its friendly and attentive staff. The menu features a variety of dishes, including standout offerings like homemade gnocchi and cod fillet. "Highly recommend" for its quality and value.

451 Reviews

  1. Carol

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it The food was fantsastic .we did getpur soup heated more but just a personal choice.Very nice helpful service Thank you

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  2. John

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Didn’t ask name for booking when arrived. Food delivered but no one came to ask about a condiments and plenty other places at lunchtime better value

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  3. Susan

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a lunch with friends. Good choice of items on set price menu, and tasty food.

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  4. Lauren

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for dinner last night with my friend and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was quick and the staff were great. They always spotted when we had empty glasses and needed more drinks. It’s a lovely restaurant, the food was excellent, and we will definitely be back :)

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  5. Richard

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were having a difficult time choosing which restaurant to eat at for our first visit to Edinburgh. First coast was an outstanding restaurant that absolutely blew us away, and the restaurant that welcomed us with a fabulous dinner after our long train ride to Edinburgh. Blythe had the Monkfish tail- and as Blythe took a bite of her potato, she said - 'this is the best potato I have ever had' - with wide eyed wonder. The monkfish was meaty and muscular, and incredibly tender. The cauliflower puree was the perfect creamy addition to the succulent fish. Richard went for an alternative approach, and ordered the Corn Fed Chicken. When he lapped up the pea puree, his face filled with delight, and the crispy chicken skin was revolutionary. Richard and Blythe enjoy quieter restaurants, and First Coast, yet again, provided this cosy, ambient atmosphere that made us feel incredibly welcome and comfortable. The Sticky Toffee Pudding and Mango Mousse melted in our mouths. The staff was very and always responsive, checking up on us regularly. Truly, First Coast is a hidden gem! There are not too many options so as to overwhelm and confuse you but also not too little options to make you starve- a perfect number of options on the menu. It was the perfect fine-dining experience : the portions were relatively big and the overall atmosphere was not intimidating at all; yet, the restaurant and the food itself had an elegant touch to it. We really say this from our hearts that the restaurant is THAT good.

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  6. Scott

    VIP

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service was ok but not reflective of the prices charged

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  7. Carol

    Angus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting menu. Our choices were delicious. Lovely wine very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

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  8. Rod

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service in a comfy space. Highly recommended

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  9. Andrew

    North Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food & service but because not many customers on the night it was rather cold & lacking atmosphere

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  10. Paul

    VIP

    Cambridge

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh. We had dinner in First Coast and it was an all-round excellent experience. Lovely food, service and atmosphere.

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First Coast is rated 4.5 stars by 451 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for First Coast

97 - 101 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2AB

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00–14:00 All Day Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 6.30pm paid parking,<br />All other times there is free on street parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Collin Sorie
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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