Contemporary Cuisine Apex International Hotel 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Tel: 0131 300 3456 Fax: 0131 220 5345 Web: www.apexhotels.co.uk Est: 1999 171-bedroomed Apex International is contemporary, chic and stylish. Superbly situated in the heart of the Old Town overlooking the Grassmarket and the great drum tower of Edinburgh Castle. Accreditations: 4 Star Hotel, AA award. A la carte and brasserie menus. Blonde Restaurant 75 St. Leonards Street, Edinburgh EH8 9QR Tel: 0131 668 2917 Fax: 0131 668 2917 Web: www.blonderestaurant.com A modern Scottish and European restaurant on the southside of Edinburgh's city centre. Established in 2000 we have gained a reputation for being relaxed yet stylish. At Blonde we believe that dining out on quality fresh produce, cooked in innovative ways needn't break the bank. Serving modern Scottish and European menu Opening Times: tues-sun 12-2.30pm, monsun 6-10pm Braid Hills Hotel 134 Braid Road, Edinburgh EH10 6JD Tel: 0131 447 8888 Fax: 0131 452 8477 Web: www.braidhillshotel.co.uk The Best Western Edinburgh Braid Hills Hotel is part of the trusted international Best Western Hotels group. The hotel is magnificently situated in its own grounds, with panoramic views right across the City of Edinburgh, to the Pentlands, the Firth of Forth and the Fife hills beyond. Accreditations: 4 Star Hotel. Table d'h(tm)te and ö la carte menus. Caledonian Hilton Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB Tel: 0131 222 8888 Fax: 0131 222 8889 Web: www.hilton.com Accreditations: 5 Star Hotel. Fine dining at the Pompadore restaurant. Herbe Bistro 44-46 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EJ Tel: 0131 226 3269 Email: laraloula@aol.com Est: 2005 Modern cuisine Opening Times: mon-sat 11.00-3.00 and 5.00-10.00 Mount Royal Ramada Jarvis 53 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2DG Tel: 0131 225 7161 Fax: 0131 220 4671 Web: www.ramadajarvis.co.uk Email: sales.mountroyal@ramadajarvis.co.uk The Arts Restaurant which provides fabulous views of the city and serves a cosmopolitan menu to suit all tastes. Orocco Pier 17 The High Street, South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9PP Tel: 0870 118 1664 Fax: 0131 331 4731 Web: www.oroccopier.co.uk Email: info@oroccopier.co.uk Est: 2003 Opening Times: Sunday - Thursday: 10am -12pm Friday - Saturday: 8am - 1am Restaurant At The Bonham 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN Tel: 0131 623 9319 Fax: 0131 226 6080 Web: www.thebonham.com Email: reserve@thebonham.com Est: 1997 The stylish restaurant at The Bonham is famed for its innovative and contemporary cuisine with strong European influences. Accreditations: 2 AA Rosettes Contempory Opening Times: 6.30 - 10.30, 12.30-2pm and 6.30-9.30 Restaurant Martin Wishart 54 The Shore, Edinburgh EH6 6RA Tel: 0131 553 3557 Fax: 0131 467 7091 Web www.martin-wishart.co.uk Est: 1999 Combing a calm and welcoming ambience with superb cuisine, the Michelin starred restaurant opened in 1999 on The Shore overlooking the water of Leith. Here Martin creates modern French cuisine using the finest, freshest ingredients that are specially sourced from throughout Scotland and around the world. Accreditations: In May 2006 the title of Scottish Chef of the Year. In September 2005, Restaurant Martin Wishart was awarded with their 4th AA Rosette and Scottish Restaurant of the Year by the Good Food Guide for the second time. Opening Times: Lunch 12-2pm Tues-Sat, Dinner 7-9:30/10pm Tues-Sat. Closed Sun/Mon Roxburghe Hotel Ltd 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HG Tel: 0131 240 5500 Fax: 0131 527 4656 Web: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk Email: roxbughe@ macdonalds-hotels.co.uk The Melrose Restaurant, provides the finest quality food prepared by award winning chefs. A la carte Opening Times: 24hrs Royal Scots Club 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh EH3 6QE Tel: 0131 556 4270 Fax: 0131 558 3769 Web: www.royalscotsclub.com Email: info@royalscotsclub.com Est: 1990 Experience the pleasure of dining in one of the finest rooms in Edinburgh. The classical Georgian features and tranquil views over Queen Street Gardens are matched only by the traditional Scottish fayre. Accreditations: 3 Star Contemporary food Opening Times: 9am-11pm The Forth Floor 30-34 St. Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD Tel: 0131 524 8350 Fax: 0131 524 8351 Web: www.harveynichols.com Email: forthfloor.reservations@harveynichols.com Est: 2002 The Forth Floor Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie offer the best in contemporary eating and drinking in Edinburgh's most stunning modern dining room. With 32 meters of floor to ceiling glazing, the views are unparalleled - all the way from the Castle to the Firth Of Forth. Accreditations: Listed in Michelin Guide 2007 and Tatler restaurant guide 2007, In the lists 2006 hitlist, Restaurant Chef Of The Year 2005, New Restaurant Of The Year 2003." Opening Times: Restaurant Lunch Tues - Fri 12-3pm Dinner 6-10pm, Sat Lunch 12-3:3opm Dinner 6-10pm Mon Lunch 12-3pm Sun 12-3:30pm. Brasserie Tues - Sat 10am-10pm Mon & Sun 10am - 5pm. The Jam House 5 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JE Tel: 0131 226 4380 Fax: 0131 226 2468 Web: www.thejamhouse.com Email jamhouse-edinburgh@luminar.co.uk Est: 2005 Fine Dining with Live Music. Opening Times: Restaurant 6:30pm-11pm, Bar until 3am Tues-Sat. Closed Sun/Mon. The New Bell 233-235 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PH Tel: 0131 668 2868 Fax: 0131 668 2868 Web: www.thenewbell.com The monthly changing menu provides well-balanced modern Scottish cuisine, each dish oozing with fresh flavours and beautifully presented with style and flair. Accreditations: Best Neighbourhood Restaurant LIST Hit List Modern Scottish Opening Times: mon-sun 5.30 till late