Location: South Queensferry
Top Restaurants in South Queensferry
Top Things to do in South Queensferry
South Queensferry Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in South Queensferry
Queensferry, also called South Queensferry or simply "The Ferry", is a town to the west of Edinburgh, Scotland, traditionally a royal burgh of West Lothian. It lies some ten miles to the north-west of Edinburgh city centre, on the shore of the Firth of Forth between the Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing. The prefix South serves to distinguish it from North Queensferry, on the opposite shore of the Forth. Both towns derive their name from the ferry service established by Queen Margaret in the 11th century, which continued to operate at the town until 1964, when the Road Bridge was opened.
Things to do in South Queensferry
1. Samphire Seafood Bar & Grill at Orocco Pier
Overall Ratings
4 based on 445 reviews
Reviewed By xxme - West Lothian, United Kingdom
Orocco Pier on the High street of South Queensferry consists of the Antigo cafe bar and the Samphire sea food and char-grilled steaks restaurant. Both places open almost all day are nicely and modern decorated offering stunning views to the Bridges through their glass lined back walls. Having been many times to the Antigo for breakfast, snacks and drinks, for a special birthday night we booked a table for 8 at the Samphire next door. After a couple of drinks at the bar we were shown to our huge round table with the astonishing views to the rail bridge. The menu is quite small making the choices easy and the wine list covers all different tastes of wine. The food was freshly cooked, very tasty and excellent presented in posh big plates. Highly recommended the warm black pudding with smoked pancetta and baby new potato salad starter, the chicken and duck main courses, the pan seared scallops served with caramelised apples and their steaks. Desserts are out of this world too. The service was nice, friendly and attentive by a young waitress, although was her first night on duty. It was an unforgettable night. The only fault I would say is that the music is not combined with the posh style of the restaurant.
2. The Wee Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 548 reviews
Reviewed By Edinburghjimmy - Scotland
We had our St Valentine's Day lunch here, our third visit to what is now our favourite restaurant and it was a good as ever.
The three course set lunch was a very reasonable £20 plus wine and offered amongst other things French onion soup, grilled chicken supreme on a bed of truffle flavoured risotto and cheese or sticky toffee pudding, all of which were absolutely delicious. I forgot to mention the home baked sourdough bread and butter with home made tapenade, but that too was excellent. The tapenade is also available as a take away in a small kilner jar and well worth the £5.
An excellent, friendly little restaurant where you are guaranteed satisfaction every time. Parking can be a bit problematic in the height of summer although there is a large car park under the rail bridge a few hundred yards away.
Highly recommended!
3. The Boathouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 662 reviews
Reviewed By Keith A - Southampton
Very nice ambience right on the riverbank with great views of the bridge at night. Very pleasant staff. A slightly limited but excellent menu. Very reasonably priced and given the numbers dining it would seem to be very popular with visitors and locals alike.
4. Queen's Spice Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Finest Indian cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Management and Staff take great pride in serving you the very best Indian cuisine .
Reviewed By Stuart T - Banknock, United Kingdom
Was looking for a decent Indian restaurant near Dunfermline and looked this place up on Trip advisor, went tonight and had one of the finest Indian meals I’ve ever eaten.
I will definitely be back again, what a find.
I’d recommend the chana puri to start and the garlic chilli tender lamb. Mmmmmmm.
Great food, really nice staff, highly recommend
5. The Railbridge Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 869 reviews
Reviewed By Ian M - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Have used this restaurant many time for lunch with foreign business partners, as the location is right beneath the Forth Bridge and the views are we fabulous. The bistro is great for both adults and kids and I especially like eating in the galleries upstairs, which also serves as an exhibition area and is detailed with a complete history of the bridge's construction. Food is always good as is service and staff very good - get in early, as it can be very busy, especially in the busy tourist months - definitely recommended.
6. Antico at Orocco Pier
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 867 reviews
Reviewed By travelmum1 - Edinburgh
Popped in here on a Sunday morning for a coffee and cake on a freezing cold day. Good choice of coffee and cake but there were others eating full cooked breakfasts which looked delicious. This restaurant has lovely views out over the sea and of the Forth Bridges. The hot chocolate with marsh mallows and cookies was fab as was husbands coffee.
7. Hawes Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1 reviews
Embracing the rural charm of its tranquil, scenic setting, The Hawes Inn offers a modern twist on traditional country pub dining. As well as offering a beer garden for enjoying summertime dining, the cosy dining room is filled with rustic original features and toasty fires for warming winter dining. Championing favourite British recipes, guests can enjoy evenings devoted to the inn's freshly-baked pies, as well as gourmet roast dinners and seasonal cocktail mixes.
Reviewed By Robi1603 - Lake District, United Kingdom
Simply to say thank you again for a fantastic Sunday roast served piping hot and promptly considering how busy you were. Special thanks to Kirsty for being courteous and efficient throughout the visit See you soonThank you for your fantastic 5* Review I have passed on your wonderful comments to Kirsty and the kitchen team and they are delighted. Thank you
8. Picnic Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Queensferry’s premier cafe with an Italian twist and a “must visit” on your trip. Serving freshly roasted coffee and a range of Italian cured meats – Mortadella, Prosciutto Cotto, Parma Ham with Ciabatta, Focaccia and Panini. Also serving a varied Scottish menu. We pride ourselves with the quality of our food/drinks and our personal friendly service.
Reviewed By DaoHaddington - Haddington, United Kingdom
We take our granddaughter here for lunch after school. The welcome is great and the owner is superb with children. There is a special offer on the menu for children which ticks all the boxes. We get good food too. The soup,panini,sandwiches are all good with lots of fillings to choose from. You can sit and watch all the fresh food being prepared. There is carry out too.
9. Dakota Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 414 reviews
Classic cocktails and martinis, international beers and a fine range of wines and malts.Fabulous fresh produce, carefully prepared, simply cooked and beautifully presented. The Grill Is not just a hotel restaurant.This is a real treat.
Reviewed By Andy G
We stayed here for the night. The hotel rooms, reception and bar are lovely. Very cosy, inviting and relaxed. The staff were attentive and pleasant. The food was good but not exceptional, slight in the expensive side compared to the portions you got. It's probably one of, if not, the best restaurant around there but not a patch on some of the ones 4 miles away in Edinburgh. Nevertheless we enjoyed our stay but feel next time we will find somewhere else to eat.
10. Taste of India
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By pumbieman - Sandown, United Kingdom
Stumbled across this when cruising the area late at night looking for somewhere to eat. Totally random selection as from the outside it didn't look particularly inviting but once we stepped in the door WOW! - what a difference. Lovely modern decor, a lively buzz at 9pm on a November Saturday and had to wait for a table to come free. Service was friendly and fast considering the number of other diners and the food was outstanding. The mixed pakora starter was lovely, the quality of the meat was very high and the sauces were distinct and well made. 10/10 and I wish I lived nearer as I would definitely be back regularly on the basis of this one visit.
