Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cafe Royal Oyster Bar£££
(
0131-556 4124;
www.caferoyal.org.uk
; 17a West Register St; mains £11-28; lunch
& dinner)
Pass through the revolving doors on the corner of West Register St and you're
transported back to Victorian times - a palace of glinting mahogany, polished brass,
marble floors, stained glass, Doulton tiles, gilded cornices and starched table linen so
thick it creaks when you fold it. The menu is mostly classic seafood, from oysters on ice
to scallops with chorizo, to lobster with Cafe Royal sauce, augmented by a handful of beef
and lamb dishes.
SEAFOOD
Eteaket£
(
www.eteaket.co.uk
;
41 Frederick St; mains £4-7; 8am-7pm Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm Sat &
Sun; )
A 'tea boutique' serving more than 40 varieties of leaf tea, this cosy cafe also
offers tempting breakfasts (bagels, toasted crois-sants, scrambled eggs), fresh sandwiches
(ciabatta with hummus, feta cheese and sunblush tomatoes) and afternoon tea (scones with
jam and clotted cream).
CAFE
Blue Moon Cafe£
(
0131-556 2788; 1 Barony St; mains £7-10; 11am-10pm Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm Sat
& Sun)
The Blue Moon is the focus of Broughton St's gay social life, always busy, always
friendly and serving up delicious nachos, salads, sandwiches and baked potatoes. It's fam-
ous for its homemade burgers (beef, chicken or falafel), which come with a range of top-
pings, and delicious daily specials.
CAFE
Stac Polly£££
(
0131-556 2231;
www.stacpolly.com
; 29-33 Dublin St; mains £16-23; lunch Mon-
Fri, dinner daily)
Named after a mountain in northwestern Scotland, this rustic cellar res-
taurant adds sophisticated twists to fresh Highland produce. Dishes such as haggis in filo
parcels with plum sauce might have Robert Burns spinning in his grave, but keep satisfied
customers coming back for more. Orkney Brewery beers available.
SCOTTISH
