Gratitude Thai Lounge Bar is a thai restaurant in Grassmarket, Edinburgh. Rated 4.8 stars from 281 Google reviews. Known for food that tastes intentional and service that doesn't feel like service. Best for lunch deal and group dinner.
Rankings updated April 2026
Gratitude Thai Lounge Bar
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 281 |
| Best for | Lunch deal |
Quick Verdict
Locals come back. This is the Thai restaurant Edinburgh keeps quiet about, and it shows in the repeat visits and the consistency of feedback.
You want Thai food that tastes like it was made with attention, staff who remember your name, and a place that doesn't require you to shout over a crowd.
About Gratitude Thai Lounge Bar
Gratitude Thai Lounge Bar sits on Morningside Road as a casual, cosy Thai restaurant that's built a loyal following on straightforward execution and genuine hospitality. The menu runs the full range — prawn cakes, Thai basil with fried egg, wings, ribs — and reviewers consistently mention high-quality ingredients and flavour true to form, without pretension. The place operates dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, with a bar stocked for cocktails and wine. What sets it apart isn't the decor or the concept; it's the staff. Multiple reviews mention the owner and team going beyond standard service — catering to allergies, making solo diners feel welcome, remembering regulars on their fourth visit. The lunch deal draws praise for portion size. It's the kind of place where people return not because it's fashionable, but because the food tastes like someone cared when they cooked it and someone cared when they served it.
What Stands Out
Food that tastes intentional
Reviewers highlight 'crispy' prawn cakes, 'comforting and delicious' Thai basil with fried egg, and wings and ribs praised as 'amazing'. One reviewer said 'Every dish bursts with authentic Thai flavour — vibrant, fresh, and beautifully presented.' Another noted 'highest quality, rich taste, multitude of ingredients.'
Service that doesn't feel like service
Multiple reviews mention staff being 'wonderfully friendly and attentive', 'kind and attentive', and going 'above and beyond'. One customer noted the team 'catered to different food allergies and everyone's needs'. A regular described their fourth visit as equally welcoming as the first.
Value that makes sense
Reviewers specifically praise affordability — 'very affordable too' and 'lunch deal which had huge portions'. No complaints about pricing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gratitude Thai Lounge Bar
Start with the prawn cakes — reviewers call them 'crispy and just delicious' and a 'highlight'. The Thai basil with fried egg is 'comforting and delicious'. Wings and ribs are mentioned as 'amazing' across multiple reviews. The lemon tea gets specific praise as 'extremely delicious and refreshing'.
Yes. The venue offers lunch service, and reviewers specifically praise the lunch deal for its generous portions.
Yes. The venue accepts reservations, and dinner reservations are recommended. No online booking is available — call or visit in person to reserve.
Yes. A reviewer noted the team 'catered to different food allergies and everyone's needs'. The menu lists vegetarian options and healthy offerings.
Casual, cosy, and romantic according to the venue attributes. Reviewers describe it as 'nice', with 'friendly' staff and a 'welcoming atmosphere'. It's not loud or crowded — the kind of place where you can have a conversation.
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