Here is a selection of photographs drawn from the Evening News archives, showing just some of the restaurants that were popular places to dine out in the late 1980s.
There are nostalgic shots of the Maybury Roadhouse, pictures from the launch of Tommy Miah's Curry Club at The Raj Indian restaurant in Leith and more.
Scroll through and get a taste of what it was like going out for a meal in Edinburgh nearly four decades ago.
9. Time for tea, Pierre Victoire
Women having tea and cakes at Pierre Victoire French restaurant in Victoria Street, Edinburgh, May 1988 | TSPL Photo: Stanley Hunter
10. Mr Vito's, Charlotte Lane
Vito Crolla, Italian-born restaurateur and Edinburgh businessman, outside Mr Vito's, his restaurant in Charlotte Lane at the Capital's West End, May 1988. | TSPL Photo: Crauford Tait
11. Masterchef project
Masterchef winner and architect Gerry Goldwyre outside the disused water tower in Dalkeith which eventually he turned into a home and restaurant. Picture taken before the renovation work began, May 1988. | TSPL Photo: Jack Crombie
12. The Verandah, Dalry Road
Les Routiers presented an award to the Verandah Indian restaurant in Dalry Road, Edinburgh, February 1988. Manager Wali Uddin with the award and his staff in background. | TSPL Photo: Stan Warburton