text: In terms of the overall experience The Dogs is one of my favourite Edinburgh restaurants nnThe menu is superb it is reassuringly limited and there are some staples that never change But beyond that it moves with the seasons and the specials are great more often than not Not really one for the veggies The Dogs seems to specialise in unusual cuts of meat particularly offal cooked in a fairly traditional style This is tasty hearty food which nonetheless manages to avoid wavering into gastropub territorynnI personally really enjoy their starygazy fish pie It is rich without being heavy or cloying and is packed with several kinds of fish each of which brings its own texture and flavour And it looks beautifulnnThe wine list is good and reasonably priced while the staff are helpful and knowledgable if like me you need a bit of help choosing something appropriatennThe restaurant itself is on the first floor and is divided into several smallish rooms Candle lit eccentrically decorated and with a definite bistro vibe The Dogs friendly but occasionally scatty service feels very much in keepingnnThis is where I go where I need cheering up and it never fails to deliver