Overall: 5 stars Contemporary brunch spot with exciting concepts that intrigue the palette. The food is incredibly tasty, and backed by intentional and skilled kitchen techniques. Great vibe, great food, would recommend. (Duck and Waffle: A) - Their signature dish that looks simple but has a lot of sophistocation built in. The maple syrup is infused with mustard, which gives a pleasant spice to the dish, although I would prefer that amplified even further. The duck is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. When paired with the waffle, this is a delightful sweet and savory treat. (Fruit Bowl: A+) - Worthwhile fruit bowl with such a diverse selection of fruit from berries to citrus to pomes. The oranges are served supreme style which speaks to the high level of kitchen technique to make this extra tasty. Food: +2 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

Duck & Waffle - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Wow!! Such a thoughtful atmosphere that is playful and bright! We all had the duck and waffles and it didn't disappoint. The duck was cooked to perfection and waffles... need I say more. Our sever Christian was a delight! read more

Duck & Waffle - Duck and waffle - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Review is for brunch and this was one of the most interesting restaurants we ate at in Scotland. The interior design is hyper and eclectic. There is something interesting to see everywhere you look. Even the colors and arrangement of tiles in the bathroom is well done and designed and I couldn't help constantly looking around while waiting for our table and while eating. It is an open kitchen with each chefs at separate stations. If you can sit close it's a nice spectacle to watch while dining. We went based on reviews and the menu and were shocked to see it was located in a mall. Luckily, we loved our meal and the restaurant. Duck and Waffle: crispy duck confit on a waffle topped with egg. The duck was SO good and we should have ordered two of them. Foie Gras Crème Brûlée: the crispy top was perfect and easily cracked with a spoon. The creme brûlée had that distinct foie gras flavor and it was good though I wish it came with something more plain instead of the sweet brioche bread it was paired with. Duck Benedict: comes with sriracha and a braised duck leg, it was OK and we much preferred the confit duck that came with the duck and waffles. It almost needed the sriracha on every bite for it to taste good. Golden Cask Cocktail: brown butter whisky with bitters and salted caramel. I bit of a dessert cocktail and tasted like alcoholic butterscotch. read more

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We were looking for a place for brunch and this place was nearby St. Andrew's Square. We loved the decor of the restaurant. I started with a vanilla latte which was perfect. I decided to try one of the dates as our server recommended it. They are sold by the piece which was great. It was very good. I ordered the Duck Benedict which of course was over a waffle! It was delicious! The duck was tender and tasty and the waffle was perfect. The duck eggs were for me overcooked slightly but were very good so I did not complain. Hubby got the hamburger and he raved about it. He also ordered a side of frites which was huge. Service was attentive. So glad we found this place! read more

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Besides how cool the name of the restaurant is, it's got a really cool and trendy vibe. It has an attractive interior with multiple seating options. Service was quite exceptional with a good balance of attentiveness yet table privacy as well. We found the bacon wrapped dates and the arancini to be delicious appetizers with unique flavor combinations. Our main was the chicken and waffle. It was quite a large portion, several chicken tenders and a large waffle. The hot sauce was not really spicy at all which was a bit disappointing, but otherwise good flavor. I was impressed how light and fluffy the waffle tasted. read more

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A large fun bright bar and restaurant in a modern store complex in downtown Edinburgh. Many different versions of duck and waffles and pretty good drinks too. There were 5 of us and we almost all had either duck or chicken on waffles, one of use had a great pasta dish! Very delicious. Service was outstanding too. A fun place to go! read more

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All hat, no cattle My fiancé and I visited Duck & Waffle in Edinburgh and unfortunately, the experience did not live up to the price tag or the hype. When you first walk in, the design hits you immediately the bright red is visually overwhelming, but it did give me hope that the food would be bold and creative. We booked the chef's table, expecting to see some action in the kitchen, maybe interaction or samples, as you'd typically get in this kind of seating. Instead, absolutely nothing was happening. No prep, no cooking, no interaction so I would not recommend the chef's table at all. For food, I ordered the festive turkey entrée, and my fiancé got the signature duck and waffle. We also shared the prawns in butter sauce. The butter sauce itself was flavorful, but very soupy, and the prawns tasted like they had been cooked straight from frozen. One wasn't even deveined, which I had to do myself. The dish felt unfinished some toast or even a bit of pasta would have helped, but overall it was a miss. Dessert was the biggest disappointment of the night. We asked our server whether to choose the cinnamon ice cream apple dessert or the Elvis (peanut butter, jelly, caramelized bananas, waffle), and he confidently recommended the Elvis. This ended up being one of the worst desserts I've ever had. The bananas tasted underripe, the Chantilly had an odd aftertaste, and the berries didn't make sense with the rest of the dish. The flavors clashed in a way that made the whole thing borderline inedible. I genuinely don't know how this made it past a test kitchen. The bill came to about $225, and with the slow service and underwhelming food, it just didn't feel worth it. The wine list was nice, but that's hard to mess up. Overall, the restaurant felt like a lot of flash without the follow-through. Edinburgh has beautiful produce and ingredients, but so far many places including this one seem to struggle with seasoning and flavor. I wish this had been a better experience, but I wouldn't return and wouldn't recommend it at these prices. There are plenty of simpler, more affordable spots serving better-tasting food. read more

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Really cool place by the mall. Highly recommend entering from the ground floor instead of on the top level. The corn ribs were great, but messy. Had a little kick. The duck and waffle was good, but it was a little too crispy. The waffle was fantastic. One of the best waffles I've ever had. The Sunday roast was very good, but the meat was teetering on raw. The Yorkshire pudding that comes with it was great! The only con was service was a bit slow when trying to pay. It took us and the table next to us a while to get someone to give us the bill and pay. read more

Very fun dining experience. From the lift ride up (where you're in on the yolk (colour)) to the interior design, skilled DJ sets and attentive and professional service, the ambience delivered! The cocktails and food, really interesting and enjoyable. Would rec to my friends. read more

Duck & Waffle - Cocktails: Golden Cask, Duck & Stormy. Food: Greek Salad, Broccoli/Hummus, Chicken & Waffles, Duck & Waffles. - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We arrived in Edinburgh after a long flight from Chicago. We really wanted a nap, but our room wasn't quite ready yet so lunch seemed like the next best thing. I noticed Duck & Waffle right next to our hotel. While it didn't have any Yelp reviews, I recalled it having great reviews in London so we decided to check it out. The host let us know they had a table for us, but we would need to be out after an hour. He joked that he would hose us down after an hour and it took us a few min to realize he was joking (jet lag!). The restaurant itself is super cute and our teen girls loved that they had a special Taylor swift menu in honor of the concert. As for our food the adults went for eggs which came with delicious sourdough bread. It was exactly what I needed after a long flight - as well as a tasty iced latte. The girl split a burger and truffle fries, which they devoured so guess they liked it! Service was a little slow, but they were very friendly. We probably ended up being there a little over an hour due to the service, but fortunately no one got hosed down. read more

First time at this location and I was very pleased! I brought my family in for their first Duck & Waffle experience, which was also their first time visiting Edinburgh. Sadly, I didn't know that Sunday roast ended at 4pm but the restaurant staff was very good at communicating once it got closer to my reservation and notified me that it would be normal dinner service. I didn't mind! I was thrilled to show my family one of my favorite restaurants, and was excited to try this new location. We ordered bacon wrapped dates, polenta croquettes, crème brûlée foie gras, garlic prawns, brioche bread with honey butter, Caesar salad, burger, duck & waffles, cod, mountain mocktail (my sister's favorite), filthy gin martini, and for dessert we ordered the lemon merengue waffle and the trio of ice creams. By the end, we were in a food coma. It was so good! Service was a little too slow for our liking, which was shocking because it didn't seem busy, but the staff was very friendly so that and the quality of food made up for it. Looking forward to our reservation in London tomorrow night! Definitely worth checking out if you haven't been before. AND they have late night bites!! So if you're hungry late night, I recommend coming here versus a pub. read more

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Trendy restaurant that's located inside a mall. Came here for dinner on a weeknight as a friend had a good experience at the location in London. While the service was nice, the food was a bit disappointing. They did have a set menu for fringe fest as well as their normal dishes. Tried the duck and waffle, and thought the meat was tasty, it was on the small side for 25 pounds and also a tad too salty. During the dessert, the strawberries and cream dessert was good, although for the sorbets, there was a mix up with my friend's order so we had to sort that out. read more

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A Full Review of Brunch at Duck & Waffle: Location: It's located in the St. James Quarter. You take an elevator up to the 4th floor to access the restaurant, and the elevator is huge--perfect for a wheelchair or pram. It's a great spot to meet for brunch or lunch, then do a little shopping afterward. There are lots of great shops in St. James Quarter! Vibe: They definitely spent $$$$ on the decor! The vibe is really cool--I'd describe it as upscale chill. Food: The most important part of the review. Here's what we ordered: Apps: - Corn ribs (6/10) - The BBQ sauce is really sweet, and it's a bit of a messy dish, but they do provide hand wipes, which is nice. - Bacon-wrapped dates (10/10) - expensive but delicious! Mains: - Duck & Waffle (7/10) - A little gamey, and the egg was too runny. - Dry Aged Beef Burger (10/10) - GREAT burger! - Chicken & Waffle (10/10) - Delicious. Sides: - Tenderstem Broccoli (8/10) - Good. - Honey Baked Carrots (10/10) - Really good. - French Fries (10/10) - Salty, crispy goodness. Dessert: - Deep-Fried Mars Waffle (8/10) - If you're into ultra-unhealthy desserts, this one's for you lol. I didn't try the Mars bar or waffle, but that hazelnut ice cream is fire. Service: Excellent service. Our server was attentive, and you could see the management team walking around the restaurant the whole time. That's always a good sign. Price: It's a bit pricey for some dishes, but others, like the burger, are well-priced for the quality. Overall: I recommend Duck & Waffle for an upscale, chill brunch or lunch. We enjoyed our experience, and the service and food were great! Post-Meal Recommendation: If you enjoy shopping, plan to do some after your meal. If you'd like to relax at a bar lounge with cocktails, check out the W Lounge. It's also in the St. James Quarter and about a 3-minute walk from Duck & Waffle. Just be sure to make a reservation before you go! read more

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Drinks were delicious, food was incredibly mediocre and overpriced. Servers seemed annoyed by our mere presence, but bartenders were kind. If you're looking for a trendy cocktail hour this is a great spot-- I'd recommend finding another place for a meal! read more

Great service , marginal good . Out of seabass at 7pm , lobster roll was less than impressive , 3 stars max , improve your food quality ( not quantity ) , don't I would do it again read more

Duck & Waffle - Lobster ( almost one hole ounce of lobster ) - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Nice restaurant in a shopping mall. Ordered the duck and waffle. Very tasty but difficult to eat having to debone the duck. Wale was a bit soggy and not crisp. But taste was very good. Quiet atmosphere. Suitable for families. read more

We came from the US over thanksgiving break- On a whim, I googled Thanksgiving dinners in Edinburgh and Duck and Waffle popped up. I reserved for a group of 7 and they called to confirm. The food was excellent and the vibe was really cool. We were very happy with everything and it really made the day special for our son who's attending University. read more