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Profile - Merchants, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Merchants

4.7
4.7
128 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
11:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.

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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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • 3 for £30 Thursdays

    £30.00 per person

    Feb 26, 2025 - Apr 30, 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 128 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 in Edinburgh is a "hidden gem" offering "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests praise the "lovely atmosphere" and commend staff like Logan for their "attentive and friendly" service. Dishes, including the "haggis spring rolls," are "delicious and beautifully presented." A perfect spot for a memorable dining experience.
128 Reviews
  1. Alex

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing find. Everything about our visit here was perfect.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Logan is a top waiter, friendly, attentive and extremely knowledgeable.

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  3. Ian

    Birmingham3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service at a reasonable price for a major city centre. Would recommend.

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  4. Chris

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was limited but that seems to have given the staff the right focus on the food they offered as it was absolutely amazing. The staff were very attentive too. Overall a great dining experience and will be rushing back the next time we’re in Edinburgh

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  5. Violette

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very well presented and each element was well prepared and delicious. Particularly enjoyed the cod and haggis spring rolls. The staff were really great, made sure to keep our water topped up, and enjoyed friendly chat with our waiter. Atmosphere was lovely, music not too loud, lights not too dim. Would really recommend!

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  6. fiona

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner served by Loggan and Laura and cooked by Mark. An interesting well executed dinner, from a well chosen limited menu. Haggis spring roll followed by delicious beef loin medallion and shin pie Great wine selection too - an interesting Portugese red we look forward to returning to Edinburgh

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  7. Cara

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  8. Candida

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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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  9. Robert

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    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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  10. Martin VIP

    Baltimore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    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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FAQs

Merchants is rated 4.7 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Merchants

17 Merchant Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 2QD

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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