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Profile - Merchants, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Merchants

4.7
4.7
122 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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. Most importantly, we are dog friendly.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 225 4009
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • 3 for £30 Thursdays

    £30.00 per person

    Feb 26, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    Enjoy 3 courses from our a la carte menu for £30 or 2 courses for £25.
    3 for £30 Thursdays photo
  • Mother's Day @ Merchants

    £27.50 per person

    Mar 4, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    3 Courses for £27.50 or 2 Courses for £22.50, including a complimentary glass of fizz for the lovely mums.
    Mother's Day @ Merchants photo

What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merchants is a hidden gem in Edinburgh, offering an "absolute gem" of a dining experience. Guests rave about the "superb" food and "exceptional" service, often highlighting the "friendly" and "attentive" staff. The atmosphere is "lovely," and the dishes are "beautifully presented" and "delicious." Highly recommended for a memorable meal.

122 Reviews
  1. Cara

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, amazing food and welcoming staff. 100% recommend and will be back! Also they are dog friendly which is perfect

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  2. Candida

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening again. Food was delicious and our server Logan was attentive and helpful.

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  3. Robert

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wide range of choices, well-executed, nice and quiet venue

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  4. Martin VIP

    Baltimore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service along with a sumptuous meal. Sirloin medallions and venison along with two terrific desserts. Also a terrific Scottish salmon appetizer. We highly recommended.

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  5. Lorenzo

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Great staff, great food, great place. Also, it is within an area with bars, clubs and pubs. Absolutely recommended.

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  6. Caroline

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect from start to finish! Logan was helpful and personable ensuring we had everything we needed. The food was spectacular. By far the best meal had in Edinburgh yet!

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  7. Jason

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really friendly staff. Very helpful and informative. Explained the menu. Really good food. Wife had the chicken roulade and I had the venison. Really good food. Right portion size. Really nicely cooked. Really enjoyed our evening.

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  8. Will

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Logan, was extremely welcoming, friendly, and nice to talk to. He went above and beyond to ensure me and my partner has a lovely valentines dinner. Definitely recommend coming here for great food with even better staff.

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  9. Triston

    Angus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great / service was great / a littler pricey but definitely worth it.

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  10. Christopher VIP

    Edinburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall really great meal, got the wrong starter to begin but was corrected quickly and got a free glass of wine. All the food was delicious and the staff were friendly. Definitely will be going back at some point

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FAQs

Merchants is rated 4.7 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Merchants

17 Merchant Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 2QD

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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