Nicola Sturgeon has now announced that restaurants will be able to serve alcohol indoors from Monday, May 17.
While social distancing rules and curfews will still be in force, going out for lunch or dinner will feel more normal than it has for a long time.
So, why not splash out on a visit to one of Fife’s best restaurants and have a great time while supporting local businesses?
Here are 10 eateries that may not be cheap but which are certain to serve you up a meal to remember.
1. Craig Miller @ 16 West End
A 2AA rosette restaurant situated right on the beautiful Fife Coastal path in the East Neuk fishing village of St Monans, Craig Millar @ 16 West End uses local produce to create dishes full of flavour and will be open from Wednesday, May 19. Photo: Google Maps
2. The Waterfront
One of Kirkcaldy's most highly-rated restaurants, the Waterfront boasts an extensive menu including steak, game, seafood, pasta and vegetarian dishes. Photo: Google Maps
3. The Peat Inn
Situated in the tiny Fife village that is named after it, the Peat Inn near St Andrews is a Michelin starred destination for foodies and is now reopen for bookings. Photo: Google Maps
4. The Newport
Fancy having your dinner made by a Masterchef champion? That's what the Newport, in the town of the same name on the banks of the RIver Tay, offers. Jamie Scott, who won the television cooking competition, offers "flavoursome Scottish food using the best local ingredients". Photo: Google Maps