First Coast is a neighbourhood bistro at 97–101 Dalry Road in Edinburgh, a short walk from Haymarket station. Named after a village in Wester Ross, it has spent more than twenty years building a reputation for modern Scottish food. The dining room is warm and relaxed enough for an everyday meal while still working well for birthdays and other celebrations.
Scottish produce is used with bold flavours and influences from further afield. The menu moves from steamed mussels, grilled octopus and scallops with black pudding to seafood pasta, Scottish sirloin and beer battered haddock. An ample hot seafood platter brings mussels, prawns, scallops, langoustine, oysters, crab and lobster together for sharing.
Vegetarian dishes such as butternut squash risotto and a panko coated smoked aubergine give meat free diners substantial choices rather than simple sides. Desserts include sticky toffee pudding with whisky salted caramel, alongside vegan and cheese based options. Guests with allergies should tell the restaurant when booking or ordering because seafood, dairy, gluten, nuts and other allergens feature throughout the menu.
The drinks list supports the food without distracting from the kitchen’s emphasis on fresh, homemade cooking. Unfussy presentation keeps the focus on ingredients, whether a dish is recognisably Scottish or carries a Mediterranean or Asian influence. First Coast combines local sourcing, an independent bistro atmosphere and a menu broad enough for both a quick lunch and a longer evening meal.
Address: 97–101 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2AB, United Kingdom
First Coast Menu
Appetizer
Mixed Olives
Crusty Bread
With olive oil and balsamic
Houmous
Traditional chickpeas houmous with caramelise onion
Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked salmon, soft cream, yogurt, dill, and lemon juice
Starters
Soup of the Day
Please ask for today’s soup of the day
Calamari
Deep-fried squid served with a side of ginger mayonnaise and spring onion
Octopus
Grilled octopus served with cream, of couscous with mix peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, chives oil and capers
Beetroot Salad
Roasted beetroot tossed with rocket, creamy blue cheese, pomegranate seeds and toasted walnuts, finished with a sweet honey dressing
Peach Salad
Caramelised peach with rocket, cherry tomatoes, burrata and finished with a touch of peach dressing
King Prawns
Pan-fried king prawns served in a double cream and tomato sauce
Beef Fillet Tartare
Finely chopped beef fillet mixed with shallots, mustard, Worcester sauce, tabasco, and cappers topped with a fresh quail egg yolk
Scallops
Seared scallops topped with a rich Thermidor cream, finished with aromatic thyme oil and pickle onion
Mains
Baked Sea Bass
Whole sea bass, stir fried greens, lemon wedge
Salmon
Pan-fried salmon served on cauliflower purée with tender asparagus, finished with a lemon beurre blanc
Steamed Mussels
Fresh mussels steamed with shallots, cider, chives and double cream, or in a rich tomato and caper sauce
Grilled Sirloin (10oz)
Scottish Prime Sirloin steak served with golden roasted baby potatoes, salad and your choice of rich Diane sauce or pepper sauce
Supreme Chicken Breast
Pan-fried chicken breast served with creamy mashed potato, baby carrots, and your choice of rich gravy
First Coast Ravioli of the day
Please ask for today’s hand-made ravioli of the day
Risotto
Arborio risotto with garden peas and a smooth asparagus purée
Linguine Prawns
Linguine pasta tossed with prawns and cherry tomatoes and shallot in a light, aromatic sauce
Sides
Straight Cut Chips
Chips, Pecorino and Chillies
Creamy Mash
Stir Fried Greens
Dressed Mixed Salad
Broccoli Rabe, Garlic, Chilli
Dessert
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Whisky salted caramel sauce
Cheesecake
Peanuts and caramel
Vanilla Ice Cream
Handmade cookies, baileys salted caramel
Fruit Sorbet
Ask your server for available flavours
Cheese Board
Cranberry jelly, oatcakes
Affogato
with your choice of liquor
Lunch – Appetiser
Chilled Oysters
(NCGI)
Mixed Olives
(V, VG, NCGI)
Crusty Bread
with olive oil and balsamic
Lunch – Starter
Salt and Pepper Squid
Tartare sauce
Soup of the Day
Please ask for today’s soup of the day
Beef Fillet Tartare
Shallot, gherkins, mustard, tabasco, quail egg
Burrata-Tomato
Kalamata olives, almond pesto (V, NCGI)
Steamed Mussels
Shallots cider, chives and double cream or tomato and caper sauce (NCGI)
Lunch – Mains
Sea Bass Fillets
Wholegrain mustard mash, greens, gremolata (NCGI)
Chicken Supreme
Sweetcorn purée, creamy mash, toffee apple jus
Pan Roast Cod
Crushed potatoes, creamy lobster velouté
Scialatielli Seafood
Scialatielli pasta, mixed seafood, heritage tomatoes, garlic, white wine, parsley
Panko Smoked Aubergine
Turkish pepper sauce, vegan Caesar salad (V, VG)
Aberdeen Angus Beef Burger
Chimichurri sauce, applewood cheese, tomato and lettuce
Grilled Sirloin (10 Oz)
Watercress, roast tomatoes, beef jus and fries (SUPPLEMENT 10.95)
Lunch – Sides
Straight Cut Chips
Chips, Pecorino and Chillies
Creamy Mash
Stir Fried Greens
Dressed Mixed Salad
Broccoli Rabe, Garlic, Chilli
Lunch – Dessert
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Whisky salted caramel sauce
Cheesecake
Peanut caramel
Vanilla Ice Cream
Handmade cookies, baileys salted caramel
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Parfait, granola (v,vg)
Cheese Board
Cranberry jelly, oatcakes
Affogato
With your choice of liquor (SUPPLEMENT OF 4.95) (NCGI)
White Wines
125ml | 175ml | Bottle
House White
We carefully select our house wine from the best vineyards around the world.
Adria Vini Ancora Pinot Grigio 2022, Italy
Fresh with citrus, green apple and crisp acidity, great match for pecorino pasta dishes
Bosman Family Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2022 South Africa
Fresh citrus aromas with peach and white pear notes that compliments salads, fish and white meat dishes
Domaine de Castelnau Picpoul de Pinet 2022 France
Light and zesty with aromas of citrus zest and minerality, perfect with seafood
Red Wines
125ml | 175ml | Bottle
House Red
We carefully select our house wine from the best vineyards around the world.
Tierra Alta Merlot 2022 Chile
Rich, ripe plum and blackberry fruit with soft tannins, perfect with burgers and grilled meat
Cuvee Jean Paul Red 2022 France
Lusciously textured plum and strawberry fruit, easy drinking, even by itself
Araldica Piemonte Barbera 2022 Italy
Sour cherry, raspberry and savoury spiciness, great with creamy or tomato based pastas
Spirits
25ml
Smirnoff Vodka
Isle of Barra Distillers Hebridean Vodka
Captain Morgan Spiced Gold Rum
Kraken Black Spiced Rum
Liqueurs
25ml
Tia Maria
Grand Marnier
Frangelico
Baileys
Single Malt
35ml
Old Pulteney 12 year – Highland
Smooth & faintly salty, honey, cream, slight spicy
Jura, Journey Islands
Honeyed-drenched pear, toffee and pencil shavings
Laphroaig, 10 year Islay
Big oak, seaweed, cardamom, black pepper, chilli
Isle of Raasay Islands
Lightly peated with rich dark fruits
Cocktails
Gin Cucumber
Hendrick’s Gin, Cucumber, Mint, Tonic Water, Black Pepper
French Martini
Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice
Mojito
Bacardi, Lime Juice, Mint, Gomme Syrup, Soda, Crushed Ice