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Samphire Seafood Bar and Grill at Orocco Pier
- Food served: Mon-Fri noon-3pm, 6-10pm
- Pre-theatre times: Mon–Fri 12pm–7pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 23
- Private dining: Up to 120 covers
- No. overnight rooms: 12
- Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables
- Music on stereo: Lounge music and smooth ambient sounds.
- Opening times: Mon–Sun 9am–1am
- Capacity: 110
- Largest group: 40
- Open since: 2003
- Average price:
£12 (lunch)
£23 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: 2 courses £11.95, 3 courses £14.95
- House wine: £13.95 per bottle
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The 2011/12 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
The traditional, whitewashed façade of this former coaching inn in South Queensferry gives little away. Pull back the doors, though, and you'll find polished hardwoods, black-clad staff, funky circular booths, cosy sofas – and a breathtaking view. Floor-to-ceiling windows open onto a sweeping panorama of the Forth Bridges, giving this place its wow factor. Orocco Pier also sparkles on the plate with quality Scottish produce such as west coast langoustines and slow roast suckling pig served with haggis dumplings. Vegetarian options include potato gnocchi with smoked applewood cheese, and butternut squash and sage risotto. The sirloin steaks are a decadent treat, topped with a langoustine and a king scallop. Look out, too, for the raspberry Drambuie crème brûlée with shortbread. Finish the evening off with a single malt on the waterfront terrace.
Reviews of Samphire Seafood Bar and Grill at Orocco Pier (17 High Street, South Queensferry)
- 4. Jimmy G, Shandon, Edinburgh – 27 December 2011, 7:01pm
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Just back from lunch in Orocco Pier. A great setting (we were in the Samphire Restaurant). The food was OK - my mussels were fine but any white wine they were in had long ago disappeared. They took an hour to arrive! For the mains we waited about another hour. Plenty apologies from the hard pressed and pleasant staff but what's going on in that kitchen? And as for the main - smoked haddock on mash with a poached egg. All very delicious but the haddock had totally dried out. Finally got out at 16:05 having sat at the table at 13:15.....
- 3. keith, Edinburgh – 25 September 2011, 3:09pmSamphire Seafood Bar and Grill at Orocco PierReport
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We arrived just as breakfast was finishing and lunch was starting on a Sunday 12:00. We waited almost an hour for our starters and then another 40 mins before the main courses arrived. My minute chicken burger was so overcooked it was inedible - I sent it back . I was told it would be 6 mins for another burger but after 15 mins we gave up, paid and left.
Other diners arrived, ordered, ate and had left before we even had our starters. Shame as there were around 12-15 front of house staff who were trying hard but obviously the kitchen was understaffed and the weak link.
We won't be back what a waste of our Sunday midday.
- 2. pastmaster, Armadale – 6 March 2011, 2:53pmSamphire Seafood Bar and Grill at Orocco PierReport
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Have now been there for dinner on 3 occasions. It's a case of 3 strikes and they're out. Which is what they are.
Lovely location bit the food and serrvice fall far short of what we should be expecting when we part with a fair amount of our hard earned cash.
Steer well clear of the squid for a starter - the tiny amount you get on the plate is an insult. Rip off at its very best!
Try the scallops and Stornoway black pudding if you enjoy a very thinly sliced and cooked hard pudding!
Great place for conversation with friends - make sure that you have a wide range of topics to discuss as you'll need them. We were at the table for over an hour and had only had our starters, and this is after the table not being ready for us at our booked time.
Poor ratings by the 6 of us who ate.
I certainly will not be back.
- 1. JIMS, WEST LOTHIAN – 22 August 2009, 1:32amSamphire Seafood Bar and Grill at Orocco PierReport
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Lovely bar and restaurant, just a shame they have allowed pretentious idiots on the door. They have decided to put some one with a "smallman" mentallity on the door.(idiot just missing the bow tie) if you have already had a drink or planning on having a drink, don't go here. Couples don't go here if you want to have a drink, groups don't go here if you want to have a drink, basically do not come here if you wish to enjoy yourself. Come maybe for lunch and you'll have a great lunch with a great view. Come in the evening and you may find Mr Small Man at the door who thinks you are not worthy of his presence. Sad really, cos it is good food.
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