The Lighthouse Restaurant and Bar

Poised on the top deck of Fingal Hotel by the Shore in Leith, The Lighthouse Restaurant and Bar brings a relaxed sense of luxury to Edinburgh just two miles from the city centre. There is a gentle nautical polish to the setting, a refined calm that suits lingering over conversation as much as it does celebratory clinking of glasses.

Its 2 AA Rosettes speak to a kitchen that balances Scottish provenance with classical technique and well-judged global accents. Think Orkney scallops meeting coconut foam and vanilla butter, Tweed Valley lamb rump lifted by courgette and basil purée and romesco, or Fingal citrus-cured Loch Eilt salmon set against lemon salad and Gentleman’s Relish. From Loch Fyne halibut under a Gruyère crust to a Scottish 10oz ribeye steak with girolles and sauce Bordelaise, flavours are polished yet poised.

Dining can unfold as a leisurely breakfast, an exquisite five-course tasting, or an unhurried afternoon on Fingal’s Deck with champagne. Finish on a high with Valrhona Guanaja chocolate and lemongrass sorbet, or keep it light with a trio of artisan seasonal sorbets.

For a taste of maritime elegance with culinary sparkle, book a table and let your evening set sail in delicious style.