You may have heard of the brand from its locations across the UK (and even New York), because Hawksmoor is an institution for the best meat around. With Edinburgh being so close to incredible Scottish produce, you know the steaks served here will be of the highest quality. Fillet, sirloin, rib-eye, chateaubriand, porterhouse, T-bone… You’ll get given a whole list of tender, melt-in-the-mouth cuts to choose from, all served inside the stunning Grade A listed ‘building of national importance’, formerly known as the National Bank of Scotland Banking Hall.

Bottomless jugs of thick, varnish-like bone marrow gravy, huge fluffy yorkies and a molassey sticky toffee pudding served with clotted cream – that’s what Sunday roast dreams are made of, and probably why this Scottish outpost serves up to 180 of them every week. Founders Will Beckett and Huw Gott say Sunday roasts are really about two things: memories and produce. “We have so many memories of meals with people we love dating right back to our childhood, and Sunday roasts were always a special occasion at our homes.

A post shared by Edinburgh Food Porn & Reviews (@plateexpectations) on Jul 7, 2017 at 3:45am PDT. Part of a chain of three restaurants dotted across Edinburgh, Maki and Ramen offers soothing bowls of broth with braised bean curd (or try the ‘Hell Ramen’ if you dare!) and then plenty of fresh sushi to have on the side or as an additional course. This is probably the best sushi restaurant on this list for vegetarians, too, thanks to its thoughtful and delectable vegetarian set dishes.

Chain restaurant bars aren’t for everyone, but they’re not all made equal and what Hawksmoor might lack in independent spirit, it more than makes up for in expertise. You see, there’s a certain standard to be met here, and the team rarely misses the mark thanks to an eagerness to offer consistency. There are classics and the brand’s own serves, as well as all the usual wine and beer suspects, so it’s perfect for groups with varying libation interests.

The same quality of steaks that you always get with Hawksmoor, in a fabulous space in a great building” – feedback that suggests no dip in quality for this outpost of the well-known steakhouse chain (which most recently opened in Chicago). As with its London siblings, though, its middling ratings are a result of high prices and a slight sense of “hype”. Also “it’s a very big and striking room, but can easily feel a bit empty”.

What: Steak and a bottle of red – is there a more iconic date night duo?. This popular steakhouse is just the ticket for those looking for a reliable romantic restaurant where the vibes and the food are on point. It’s housed in the grand banking hall of a grade-A listed building on St Andrew Square, and boasts high ceilings, marble columns and dark wooden furniture amongst other original features.

Hawksmoor opened its first Scottish outpost just in time for last year’s Edinburgh Festival. The meat mecca is located in the banking hall of the former RBS HQ on St Andrew Square, and has space for 170 guests. Expect an opulent setting, cracking steaks and locally inspired dishes, such as hogget chops and langoustine scampi.

Hawksmoor is a high-end steakhouse with a reputation for serving some of the best steaks in town. The menu features a variety of steak cuts, including ribeye, sirloin, and fillet, as well as a range of delicious sides and sauces. The restaurant also offers a selection of seafood dishes, including lobster, oysters, and crab.

A good steak, cooked well, can be deceptively difficult to find in Edinburgh. There are a lot of pubs serving subpar cuts of gristly meat alongside dubious-looking salads but when it comes to blushing rumps that make you, er, blush, the city is lacking. Thankfully, the Hawkwsmoor exists to remedy that steak drought.

An iconic steak restaurant with venues across the UK, Hawksmoor is a gorgeous spot for Edinburgh New Year's Eve dinners. So, whether you're stopping in for a quick bite before heading home for more festivities or settling into one of its private dining rooms with your nearest and dearest, it's simply perfect.

The beefy Hawksmoor steakhouse group picked a peach of a site when they were looking for an Edinburgh outpost – namely, the old National Bank of Scotland, once the tallest building overlooking St Andrew Square. Its current i… Read more. 23 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Lothians EH2 2AA

Now offering a great lunch menu all week, the grand dining room at Hawksmoor is a refuge from the busy city centre. Steaks and burgers are the specialty with high-welfare meat always on the menu. The express menu is available at lunchtime and early evenings every Monday to Saturday.

Prestige Cocktails are available at a fixed price of £9 and were available at Panda & Sons, The Register Club, The Devil’s Advocate, Harrods H Beauty, The Bon Vivant, Nightcap, Hawksmoor, Grand Cafe, Lady Libertine, Commons Club and The Caledonian - Edinburgh in 2024.

Not content with having conquered London, the unstoppable meat-grillers have opened up a grand site in the heart of the Scottish capital. Expect all your favourites - a wide range of steak cuts, comforting sides, and a good helping of Scottish seafood too.

For the next month, the city centre will be buzzing with unbeatable dining deals, curated set menus, and, for the first time ever, exclusive supper clubs hosted by Hawksmoor and Dean Banks at The Pompadour.