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    Smoke Stack

    3.8 (50 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Emma C.

    Smoke Stack is an American style chargrill restaurant situated in Broughton Street. It specialises in meat (steaks in particular) so if you're dining with a rampant carnivore, there will definitely be lots on the menu to please them. The menu features four different cuts of steak and six different sauces to compliment them. Portions are pretty large and if you go for a weekend brunch, your meal will set you up for the day. In particular the all day breakfast is brilliant, you get massive portions of beans, Crombie's sausages, bacon and eggs served alongside slabs of tasty bread (there's no cheap white sliced here), all for a meagre £6.95. The menu generally represents good value for money, the pre-theatre menu served between 5-6.30pm is only £9.95 for two courses. The decor could probably do with a bit of an update, what was once 'modern' is now looking a bit nineties. However the staff are friendly and the service is really good, you'll leave with a full tum and a smile on your face.

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    Alice W.

    Do you like eating lots of meat? Is it really only quantity that you're wanting? Well, I think I've found the place for you. It's got all the bland aspects of the restaurant scene down, uncomfortable cheap furniture. Uninterested staff loiter and especially on quiet days, really hate you being there. The menu is good in the respect that you can choice how your meat is cooked and what you have with it but this by no means "tailor made". It's overpriced for what it is, somewhere to take your parents if they were in town or an old work mate that you're not fussed about impressing. It's an in and out affair with no atmosphere but it does fill a hole.

    Qype User (ddeeca…)

    The smoke stack is definitely the place to go for 'classy' wholesome comfort food. The menu is varied and has something for everyone. I love the fillet steak as they do a selection of sauces and great chips. You can opt for a baked or sauté potatoes too. Their flaming fajitas are fantastic and they also do great salads and a nice wine list. The decor is cosy and inviting. When it's busy the volume level is quite a lot to deal with but if you like a buzzing environment then this is the place for you. Service has always been attentive and friendly.

    Checked out the 2 course lunch for £7 quid which I thought was reasonable, especially for this street. I started with the Soup of the Day, which should be the Soup Of Every Day because it never changes, but hey, it was nice. I was so curious to see what a chicken and bacon crepe looked like so I ordered. My imagination couldn't prepare me for what was put on my plate. It's exactly as strange as it sounds and if you insist on ordering, remove the Crepe ASAP, otherwise it will absorb the bacon grease. Strange, but tasty. Not a bad at all.

    Steak isn't my favourite food, in fact I have never once ordered it in a restaurant because it just doesn't appeal to me, but I decided to throw caution to the wind and actually try some in here, which, if you knew me, would really surprise you! The whole concept of Smoke Stack is a good one. I love the exterior, it's very American-esque and the interior matches up nicely. We went for a lunchtime meal, one that would probably double up as dinner too, so we decided to go all out and have the 8oz Scottish Sirloin, which was part of an £8 lunchtime meal deal. My steak came, medium well as I'd asked for it, with garlic butter and thick cut chips. Taking my first meaty mouthful, I have to be honest and say it was beautifully cooked, I couldn't really fault it in any way, except from the fact that I really don't like steak that much! It's just too much meat for me, way , way too much, and I struggled to finish the lot. My boyfriend had no problem helping me out though. Overall, the Smoke Stack is great for those of you who love a big fat hunk of cow on your plate, but next time, I'll be trying the prawns I think.

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    We both had the fillet steak, blue and it was cooked to perfection - one of the best I've ever had.

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    Bubba Q - my fav thing to order

    Bubba Q

    4.0(21 reviews)
    0.5 miOld Town, Royal Mile
    ££

    I learned about this place from. You tube blogger and I thought it would be a great place to try…read more I walked down the narrow staircase and entered in. There quite a bit of tables with guests. I waited a little bit and no one showed up to greet me so I took a moment to take a small video of the dining area and front counter when I hear a lady from behind me yelling at for making my quick video. She demanded I delete the video immediately- I was still in shock that she had yelled at me in front of the other customers who are now looking at both of us. Feeling awkward I told it was just one person to eat here and she sat me down and walked away. After a few minutes, while she was gone in the back, I noticed a few other tables were either waiting to get their order out in or waiting for their food. After some time, I see her walking back to the front, I get up and let her know I changed my mind, that I don't want to eat here so she simply smiled in agreement. Not recommending this place to anyone. I hope if you decide to visit that you have a better experience than I did.

    Interesting menu- everything we had was good. Donut burger, chicken waffle sandwich, tacos, loaded…read morehotdog. Quick service, hot food. Only minus point were the loaded fries, wouldn't get again, nothing exciting about them- regular fries in a soup bowl with a ladleful of gravy. Presentation needs elevated. In all, a good meal, and would return.

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    Shebeen - cleaned up on that ribeye plate!

    Shebeen

    4.3(26 reviews)
    1.1 miWest End
    ££

    Closed. They need to take their advertising down. It's still live on Google maps and yelp. The…read morephone number and website need to be turned off

    I never expected to be eating South African grill in Scotland, but that's where I found myself on a…read morecold winter night in Edinburgh. We had found this place after asking an unsuspecting passerby on the street on recommendations for dinner, perhaps thinking that the local patrons will take us to stories untold. Or perhaps my fingers would have froze if I had taken them out to Yelp. Upon waddling up to the second floor of the building where Shebeen is located, the strong savory smells of hearty slabs of meat enveloped and ensnared us. My dad was dead set upon eating here. The only problem was that the restaurant was entirely booked! (Go make reservations if you don't want to wait!) The waitress told us that we would have to wait about 30 minutes for a table to clear. And so we waited. Thank goodness the locals showed us mercy and a table cleared up a bit earlier than expected. I was starving at this point. But nothing could have prepared me for the onslaught that would come ahead. I didn't particularly feel like digging into a piece of steak, so I ended up ordering a burger. My parents got steak, although they were disappointed that the place didn't serve cheetah and lion meat. (Those were the names of the different sizes of the steaks.) Then came more waiting. It felt like almost an eternity as we watched everyone else vigorously tear into their entrees like a pride of lions feasting on a kill. My burger was enormous! And so were their steaks. The smallest size would definitely be enough for any normal person's appetite. I could end up only consuming half of my burger in the end, not that it wasn't absolutely delicious. The sheer amount of pulled pork on top of the patty seemed excessive, but hey I guess this place is a meat lover's haven. It also came with some potato wedges and a giant portobello mushroom! The mushroom was the perfect texture. However, it was smothered with a mountain of garlic. Good thing I wasn't on a date.

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    Jones & Son Bespoke BBQs - The whole hog, so to speak.

    Jones & Son Bespoke BBQs

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.1 miNew Town
    £

    A godsend: good barbecue in Britain--the best we've found, and not just because they actually know…read morethe difference between "barbecue" and "grilled food". In case you're skeptical, they often have samples--after which, resistance is futile. I've now visited just twice and wish I could go more often. Not only does the barbecue smell alluring, look great, and taste wonderful, but Toby also said what any great pit-master should: "We're still experimenting." Oh, to be a test subject for all those experiments. Food (4.5): Excellent applewood-smoked pulled pork sandwiches (£4) made with local ingredients. Personally, I'd suggest skipping the (tasty) chili jam, which I think over-powers the smoke and pork. The ribs (a new experiment) were great--moist and tender with a good bark (no mean feat)--though I personally would've liked a little more of a smoke ring and a tad more of the delicious barbecue sauce. If Toby starts making oak- or mesquite-smoked brisket, I'll have to initiate a weekly pilgrimage to Edinburgh. People (5): Great people; great service. They know barbecue and will sell you a smoker (or maybe a pit). They're also happy to talk shop... though maybe not to divulge secret ingredients. Side note: I grew up in Texas and have a high bar for barbecue. If you're an aficionado, this probably won't be the best you've ever had, but it's very good and it's certainly the best we've had in Britain. Also, they seem to be aiming to master a range of barbecues. (Right now, it seems mostly NC-style.) It's absolutely worth a visit now, and I'd really love to see what they'll have after a couple more years of experimentation. P.S. I can't believe they keep it up through the Scottish winter. That's dedication.

    The best pulled pork I've tasted so far.... since first tasting their pulled pork roll last year…read moreI've made the mistake of having it in various other restaurants and realised the thing Jones & Son do so well is the sauce that's added into the pork - it's just so damn tasty!!!! The combo of the "slaw" and chilli jam is just delicious. Go go go!

    The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh - Toast

    The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh

    4.3(71 reviews)
    0.4 miNew Town

    Was looking for high tea while in Edinburgh and was very glad I picked The Ivy on the Square. It's…read morea bit past the National Gallery and in New Town (as opposed to Old Town). Ambiance was super cute and upstairs even cuter I think (we were seated downstairs) and service was excellent. - Afternoon tea - 5/5 and I've been to had 50 or more high teas in my life in places such as London, Hong Kong, NYC, San Francisco, Honolulu... What was great about this high teas was the unlimited tea and coffee and they had many dairy milk alternatives: soy, oat, almond which is very unusual and appreciated! I had: - iced vanilla turmeric lychee matcha - 5/5 so delicious! And so unusual! - The Ivy English breakfast tea - 4/5 solid tea offering - truffle chicken salad sandwich on small roll - 5/5 - egg salad on wheat bread - 5/5 - smoked salmon on cream cheese on top of pastry puff pastry - gave this to my husband who downed it in a second so must have been good! - two raisin scones - 5/5 delicious! With clotted cream and strawberry jam - lemon poppyseed muffin - 4/5, husband ate it, was a little too sweet for me but super cute with bee on top - raspberry crème brulee - 4/5, solid offering - chocolate mousse in a pot - 5/5 super adorable presentation of the dessert in a little flower pot with chocolate cookie crumble "dirt" and mint leaves as the "plant" I almost didn't want to eat it! For all of this the price was very reasonable and my husband who does not appreciate high teas could order his beer and some smoked salmon off the à la carte menu. I highly recommend The Ivy on The Square for high teas!

    A couple of our traveling companions tried the Ivy in Dublin. The Edinburgh location was close to…read moreour hotel. Service from hostess to chef was excellent. I have to say that at least every restaurant we ate in the first question from servers are there any allergies? Every restaurant was super accommodating with an unusual allergy. Food was excellent and the drinks were on point. Great experience and highly recommend The Ivy.

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