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    Wildfire

    4.5 (79 reviews)
    ModerateSteakhouses, Seafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Paul C.

    Local seafood cooked impeccably is what we came for and what we got. The smoked haddock chowder was divine, the mussels some of the best we've ever had. The service was just right, knowledgeable staff with a keen eye. The space is understated and elegant, we only wish we lived closer.

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    Zoltán S.

    Nice place for a dinner. You can feel the pulse of the town while it is festival month!

    Delightful staff and Venison Casserole

    Small, intimate and wonderful. We ordered the chicken with wine sauce, king prawns, tomato/basil soup, goat cheese crostini and venison casserole. Everything was hot and delicious. The staff was delightful. A must go to spot while in Edinburg.

    Clams, mussels and oyster appetizer
    Josh A.

    My wife and I came here for our last dinner on a great trip to Edinburgh. It did not disappoint. I had the Cidder Skink soup for an appetizer my wife had a clam and Mussel appetizer, both were flavorful, fresh and tasty. We got steaks for our mains. I had the sirloin, she had the ribeye. They were cooked just how we ordered with a rich herb butter on top. We would've had desert if only we had room!

    Lunch deal - steak and frites main
    Sofia P.

    Amazing place!! Excellent food and service!! We were visiting Edinburgh and read about this place in Yelp and what a found it was. Specially recommend the toffee pudding as a dessert ;)

    Lauren G.

    If you are looking for a restaurant serving traditional Scottish food, Wildfire is the place to go. Situated in Rose Street, Wildfire is right in the centre of the city and it is just around the corner from the main shopping street in Edinburgh, Princes Street, and so it is a convenient place to reach. There is a very homely feel inside with the restaurant, with stone walls, wooden floor and a wooden burner, making it look modern and giving it a relaxed atmosphere. Wildfire's menu offer traditional Scottish dishes such as Aberdeen Angus steaks, mussels and a vast range of seafood dishes. I came here one evening with my parents for dinner and we had a lovely meal. I had the seafood chowder to start, which was absolutely amazing - it wasn't too salty which it can sometimes be, it was perfect. I then had the salmon fillet marinated in cajun spices which full of flavour and tasted really fresh - yum! My dad had the steak which he said was one of the best steaks he had ever tasted, and that is saying something! The prices are on the whole pretty reasonable, with most starters around £6, and main courses about £15 and the steaks priced at about £20. Set lunches are available, which cost £10 for two course which is excellent value. Wildfire is a great restaurant to go to for a real taste of Scottish food.

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    Patrick B.

    This is a great example of when Yelp is useless, nee a public nuisance. I'm in a city for the first time and looking for a place to eat. I have the concierges recommendations but I want to life dangerously. I search yelp for recommendations. Wildfire pops to the top with gushing quotes like , "maybe it's because im an American but the best steak of my life" etc. I assume that since I'm in Edinburgh, the second best steak of his life wasn't at Outback, and the steak may be good. Well I was wrong. His second best steak must have been at Ponderosa. A pleasant enough atmosphere, but seriously the steak must have come from an ancient oxen that had used to plow fields for the prior decade.. Not good. Go with a legit review source not this bogus Yelp. Sometimes web 2.0 is an improvement to the status quo, e.g Wikipedia, sometimes things like restaurant reviews should be left to the experts.

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    Amazing food. Need to book as its tiny. Well worth the visit. Best steak I've ever had

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    Food was excellent, service was almost attentive. Small and cozy, but our table was not the best situated.

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    9 years ago

    Delicious and amazing food at a crazy reasonable price considering the quality, location, and atmosphere. Recommend a reservation.

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    Great food, great staff, great ambience. These people love what they are doing and it shows! Recommended!

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    Have always enjoyed my meals at this little gem! It's very small, which I love. Always had a great experience. Would recommend.

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    Excellent food and great service. Great deals on lunch menu, highly recommend this gem.

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    Been to this restaurant quite a few times. Always great food and great service. Top marks :)

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    The Mussel and Steak Bar - Scallops

    The Mussel and Steak Bar

    4.4(201 reviews)
    0.5 miGrassmarket, Old Town
    ££

    It's has such an unassuming look to it when you first walk in. There's just one big round booth in…read morethe back with only a few tables to the side and back of the bar. There is an outdoor space that sits on the West Bow bend of Grassmarket, but nothing was set up for that when we were there for a late lunch. Perhaps it's a seasonal thing. All first impressions aside, it turned out to be a very good lunch. We were greeted immediately upon entering. We were fortunate to get a table without a reservation. You will definitely need one here during peak times. The service was warm & friendly. Artur was very helpful in answering all of our questions. The lunch menu is limited, but you can also order from the higher priced dinner menu as well. I was mostly amazed by the fact that you get complimentary oysters delivered to your table. My husband is not a seafood fan, so I was fortunate enough to enjoy both of them. These are large & tasty Pacific oysters grown at a farm in Loch Fyne. Delicious! It was such a great starter. I couldn't pass up the half kilo pot (lunch portion) of steamed mussels. These are Scottish rope-grown mussels. I should have ordered a kilo. They were so addicting. The white wine sauce with shallots was perfect. However, I did have a difficult time deciding which sauce to choose. The whisky with smoked bacon also sounded amazing. If I had to say anything negative, it would be to maybe add more bread to soak up the sauce. I probably could have asked for more, but I didn't. That's on me. I really wanted to return to try the Surf & Turf. We just didn't have enough time to do it all. I would go back in a heartbeat. It ended up being a great find. A great experience!

    Great place! Started strong with complimentary oysters as we sat down. We ordered platter of…read moregrilled scallops they were so delicious we ordered a second platter. Perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. Ordered bucket of mussels they were good not great. More on the smaller size but generous in serving Also shared a filet mignon steak which was excellent. Also enjoyed their fish and chips which was haddock very good nice serving size. Service was great. Definitely would return and get their seafood platter. Looked amazing and would definitely serve the four of us.

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    The Mussel and Steak Bar - Inside Mussel & Steak Bar

    Inside Mussel & Steak Bar

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    The Mussel and Steak Bar - World Famous Shellfish Platter - with lobster, Scottish Brown Crab, North Atlantic King Prawns, scallops, oysters, king scallops and mussels

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    World Famous Shellfish Platter - with lobster, Scottish Brown Crab, North Atlantic King Prawns, scallops, oysters, king scallops and mussels

    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - Crown Of Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder With A Rich Horseradish Infused Gravy

    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar

    4.8(519 reviews)
    0.4 miOld Town, Royal Mile
    ££

    We were a group of 6 and waiting time was less than an hour on a busy Monday at 2pm. Notification…read morewas via text or through a link which you can monitor your table's availability. We had a lovely meal here at Makars Mash Bar (technically called The Makar's Rest) We ordered the following: - Coke & Ginger Kombucha - Free Range Gourmet Scotch Egg (deliciousness to share and a great way to begin a meal) - Home Grown Lion's Mane pan-fried bites, served with vegan aioli wasn't a hit with the group but I really liked it. - Slow Cooked Lamb (rich and full of flavor) - Crown Of Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder (incredibly tender and literally fell apart) - Makars Wild Boar Sausage With Beef Dripping Gravy (got a bite in and it didn't taste gamey) - Sides of Black pudding mash and Scottish cheddar cheese & onion mash which we really enjoyed. - Sticky Toffee Pudding was a perfect end to the meal. Great comfort food, generous portions, and a really enjoyable experience overall. Would definitely recommend. Atmosphere outside in the chilly air was a challenge at first. Outdoor heaters would have been a plus. At least we were seated.

    Makars Mash is one of those places that is always at the top of folks recommendation lists for…read moreEdinburgh. I found this to be for good reason. At the door, parties of 2+ had around an hour wait. I was lucky enough to be dining solo, so was immediately seated to a small high-top area by the door. Service was very kind. I ordered the Lamb and Classic Mash. The side pickles were tasty and refreshing. The mash was truly good. I ended up wishing I picked a different protein because the lamb came on the bone, wish was hard to eat around for me. Since it was my first day in Scotland, the conversion between pounds and dollars hadn't yet processed for me. As a heads up, ordering the 23.00 pound classic entree came out to be $32.50.

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    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - Downstairs inside the restaurant

    Downstairs inside the restaurant

    Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - Homemade Free Range Gourmet Scotch Egg

    Homemade Free Range Gourmet Scotch Egg

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    Kyloe Restaurant & Grill - Complimentary dessert that comes with the bill ...

    Kyloe Restaurant & Grill

    3.9(74 reviews)
    0.1 miWest End, Old Town
    £££

    This was a very average experience at a place that should be better…read more The food was good, but nothing stood out. The Corn Brulee sounded interesting and fun but is ultimately a miss. The tableside presentation is the thing that sounded fun, but really should just be done in the kitchen, unless a more deft hand can prepare it at the table. Ours was just clumps of sugar and uneven. Service was nice, but it was just not great. Everything took so long! Also, we were asked when we were seated about food allergies and preferences, and we mentioned tomatoes, yet they ended up on our plates. Additionally, upon booking, I mentioned a birthday but zero acknowledgment. That's not a huge deal, but it was noticed. The getting to choose a steak knife was fun, and the ambiance is nice, but I wouldn't go back.

    Very nice staff. Location was great. Ambience was fine. Food was dull and uninspired. This…read morewas my first dinner in Scotland - is all the food so bland? According to the server, Scottish law requires hamburgers to be "cooked through". Believe him. This means well, well done, which basically means your $36 hamburger isn't worth finishing. French fries were hot, thick and crispy, but lacking anything special. Bread was not great. Beef Wellington was nicely presented, but lacking in flavor. Blooming onion and ribeye were good, as were the potato soups.

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    Kyloe Restaurant & Grill - The room

    The room

    Kyloe Restaurant & Grill - Asparagus and hand cut fries with Parmesan truffle

    Asparagus and hand cut fries with Parmesan truffle

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    Chop House Market Street

    Chop House Market Street

    4.0(24 reviews)
    0.8 miRoyal Mile, Old Town
    £££

    Five star service, delicious food, great ambiance! We loved our meal here and had the best…read moreexperience with Xanyu as our server. She went above and beyond to keep our kiddos fed and happy while providing us exceptional service. Attentive without hovering we wanted for nothing. We recommend the fillet and ribeye, the apple toffee pudding, and the Candy floss milkshake for kiddos, Many thanks for a memorable night!

    Came specifically for a Sunday Roast. Was a bit put off about how empty it was around 3pm, so I…read moreguess most people come here for steak dinners instead. Even so, the roast was quite tasty. Sunday Roast: All the standards, but fancy. The really differentiator was the beef, which seem aged and very high quality. Great tender texture and nice gravy to go with it. Though a wee bit small portion of meat. The veggies were cooked very nicely with a lot of freshness and textures, not mushy like some pubs serve. The only weird thing is that the yorkshire pudding seemed to be deep fried. Added an overly crispy texture which as kinda weird; I prefer traditionally baked. Toffee Apple Pudding: More like a bread pudding than a sticky pudding. Filled with great flavor and a few nice baked apples bit on top. Great toffee sauce and ice cream to round it out. Blackberry & Lime Soda: So much better than those highly sugared sodas you get at the store. Definitely tasted the fresh fruit and artisanal methods.

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    Chop House Market Street - Steak with Chimichurri sauce and chips

    Steak with Chimichurri sauce and chips

    Chop House Market Street

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