The Heron, The Shore
17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Scotland, r/Edinburgh21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend The Heron, and many praise the food, with several singling out its tasting menu. A couple of diners praise its vegetarian and vegan options, and one diner finds the dining room relaxed. Several commenters say it is pricey, though a few see it as a special-occasion treat, and one commenter thinks the lunch menu may be budget-friendly. A couple of commenters are less convinced, with one preferring Little Chartroom and another finding The Heron mediocre.
Address
87, Heron, 91A Henderson St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ED, United Kingdom
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/therealverylightblue in r/Scotland · Sep 2025
Says this place is spectacular and sits at The Shore.
- Recommendsu/PeachSpecialist9102 in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025
Calls Heron's tasting menu delightful and suited to a smart night out.
- Recommendsu/wimpires in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024price
Guesses the Heron lunch menu may be among the cheapest, while hedging the claim.
- Recommendsu/apomplemoose in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025variety
Endorses the vegan choices as thoughtfully composed rather than meat dishes with ingredients removed.
- Recommendsu/Cheap-Client-1352 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023taste
Says its tasting menu is fantastic, with a great wine pairing and a relaxed dining room.
- Recommendsu/Haunting_Jicama in r/Edinburgh · Aug 2025
Visited Heron recently and found its vegetarian tasting menu great.
- Recommendsu/Woodrow-Wilson in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023ambience
Recommends it for fine dining that feels approachable despite its formality.
- Caveatu/BarkeviousMongo in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023taste
Warned others off after a bad experience.
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- Recommendsu/McLipstick in r/Scotland · Sep 2025
Says it was brilliant and agrees with others recommending it.
- Recommendsu/Electrical-Injury-23 in r/Scotland · Sep 2025
Agrees with the Heron recommendation.
- Recommendsu/iKKi-V in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023
Says Heron suits special occasions well, though it is on the pricey side.
- Mixedu/clem_hurds_ugly_cats in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2026price
Rates Heron as top quality but says it is expensive.
- Recommendsu/Raychillichill_ in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026
Lists it among its fine-dining favourites.
- Recommendsu/OscarChops12 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023taste
Had a standout meal there recently and advises it over Aizle.
- Caveatu/InsideBoris in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023
Calls Heron thoroughly mediocre.
- Recommendsu/Sirjaffacake in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2026
Names this among fancy restaurant suggestions, with no detail given.
- Recommendsu/Poetic-Literature25 in r/Scotland · Sep 2025
Adds another vote recommending Heron.
- Mixedu/Tigger2026 in r/Scotland · Jun 2024price
Says Heron looks amazing but is above their budget; would choose it if the group could spend more.
- Recommendsu/Raikhyt in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023
Agrees with the Heron recommendation and says it gave them their best-ever meal.
- Recommendsu/TheRank_Badjin in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023
Recommends Heron as a splurge-worthy treat.
- Recommendsu/MotherConfusion3773 in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2026
Named as favourite: relaxed feel, service to match, and food rated outstanding.
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