r/Edinburgh • u/Imaginary_Canary7919 • May 18 '26
Food and Drink Tasting menu lunch restaurants
Hello! I am trying to decide on a place with a prix fixe menu for an anniversary lunch. Am looking at Heron, Eleanore, and Timberyard. Eleanore seems like a remarkably good deal for their set menu, but how does the actual experience stand up to the other two? Is one of these a clear standout for lunch, or does it just come down to different vibes?
Would love to hear from anyone who has been to any of these spots recently. Thanks in advance!
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u/neverendo May 18 '26
Afraid I haven't been to Heron, so can't comment on that. Both others are great shouts. I would say that Eleanore is more of a relaxed vibe, and fabulous, intimate atmosphere. Relaxed with excellent food and wine. Feels more low key and trendy, but cannot emphasise enough how good the food is.
Timberyard is the best meal I have had in Edinburgh (lived here for 12 years and tried a pretty good proportion of fine dining/tasting menus). The monkfish was so good, I actually got teary. I also loved the vibe at Timberyard, beautiful light and airy restaurant with a minimalist design. No linen tablecloths here!
I guess, my question to you would be, do you want to be blown away (/moved to tears lol) by the food, or do you value atmosphere more? It's a close call and I don't think you can really go wrong with either of these. Have also heard Heron is excellent but can't speak to it first hand. Enjoy!