“ We followed the Yelp reviews and ended up here on our first night in Edinburgh and were not disappointed. The host and server, Jess, were very welcoming. We did not have a reservation, but we only had to wait 20 minutes. We started with the yummy Lion's Mane mushrooms, and they were delicious! My husband had the lamb shank, and I had the beef. We both cleaned our plates and the portions were generous. You can't go wrong here, and the high volume of demand proves it. Definitely add this spot to the top of your list. ”

“ This place Rocks! The service was great when we ask questions the right server came over that could answer our questions. The Ambiance and atmosphere is casual and busy but the staff did not make us feel like we were rushed and took great care of us. Their local brews were great we decided on having the Pilot Blond Oats IPA which was very crisp and fresh. I had the Lamb shank with red wine gravy and I got the smoked applewood mash. It was fabulous!!! My partner had the Boar Sausage with Horseradish cream mash which was great. We will visit again when we are back in Edinburgh. ”

“ This place was amazing! Loved the food and the wait staff was wonderful. We had Thomas and it was so fun! ”

“ Roman, my waiter, was very friendly and helpful. They let me drink my cider without rushing. Casual spot on the corner with a steady stream of clientele. Started off with a scotch egg. It was pretty good. Ordered the beef with mild cheese mash and a side of lions mane. I recommend this place for a casual dinner, a nice date, students, elderly, middle-aged people, really anyone at all. If you plan to go for dinner, I recommend very strongly having a reservation! Give me plenty of complementary water, and I also had a nice local cider. I was way too full for dessert! The puddings menu looked good, and they do not have a fried Mars bar. If I lived anywhere near here, I would definitely venture back soon and can see why this is so highly rated. ”

“ I will unapologetically tell everyone about this restaurant. We arrived without a reservation around 8 p.m. on a Wednesday. The host suggested we try their other entry a few doors down to get a quicker seat for a table for two. After they quoted us a longer wait, we came back to the original host who managed to seat us in about ten minutes. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, despite being a large open room. We started with the Lions Mane Bon Bons which are a breaded and fried mushroom. They were tasty! For my main, I chose the beef shoulder with horseradish gravy. The meat was incredibly tender and well-seasoned, but I found that the gravy didn't have as much horseradish flavor as expected. For my mash side, I tried the bacon and spring onion, and it was fantastic! My companion also had the beef with the cheddar mash. We split a sticky toffee pudding dessert and it was delicious. Edinburgh stole my heart as a city, so I know I will be back here the next time I'm in country. ”

“ Very late review but I had to come back and highlight this restaurant that gave me the best meal I ate in the UK and the most memorable experience too! The line outside this place is well deserved and well worth as well. If you find yourself tired after walking for hours and need a meal that will just completely fill you up this place is the answer. I honestly forgot what I ordered (I think it was the most recommended item) but it was so delectable I literally cleared the WHOLE PLATE. The meat was so tender, the mash was made with buttery and garlic-y goodness, and the pickled vegetables were just the right refreshing bite to cut the heaviness. 10 out of flippin 10. We also tried Scottish eggs for the first time and they were so good! Crispy texture and oddly enough not super heavy. 8/10 I would also like to s/o the host for being THAT guy. He handled the hectic line with grace and was conversationally fluent in mandarin. I was impressed, my jaw on the floor. He also gave us much better seats than our original spots, so sir if you are reading this you are a king and u slay ”

“ Holy cow! Get a reservation. Go here. Eat to your hearts content. You can already see how many people love this place and for good reason. It is amazing food, the people are great and there is zero reason to hesitate putting this on your list of places to eat. You get to order your meat, pick a type of mashed potatoes you want and just enjoy your meal. Truly there is nothing I would want more on a cold Scottish evening. But get a reservation! Getting a walk-up table is tough on busy weeks. ”

“ LOVED this place!! Found this on yelp while visiting Edinburgh and so happy I listened to all the yelp reviews because it did not disappoint. I got lucky and showed up without a reservation then settled thirty mins later but I wouldn't chance it if I were you because this place had all tables full at all times. Lamb shank with horseradish mash - 10/10 best lamb I've ever tasted. It's so good. Only order the horseradish mash if you like the flavor of it because it's definitely a present flavor. Beef shoulder with aged mash- 10/10 when I say this beef was sooo tender I mean you just touch it and it falls apart. Delicious!!! Haggis - 5/10 I think the fact that I knew what was in haggis grossed me out but the taste wasn't awful. I'm going to say this is probably the BEST place to try haggis for the first time. The gravy was really good it tasted like KFC gravy but if KFC gravy was made at a restaurant. Definitely try this once. ”

“ I was able to get a table quickly and service has been great! I got the lamb and black pudding mash and a scotch egg. Everything was well made, the meat was tender, and the mash was delicious. The portions are big so I wasn't able to finish it all. I actually came for the honey-glazed smoked gammon but unfortunately they don't make it anymore. The place is busy and popular but at least they have two locations right next to each other so you should be able to find a table relatively fast. The restaurant has about a slightly above average level of noise but nothing too distracting. ”

“ An amazing Scottish experience. Absolutely great staff that also gave us recommendations for other places in Scotland. Boar sausage with horseradish mash potatoes covered in a caramelized onion gravy- magnificent. Beef shoulder with cheddar cheese mashed potatoes- superb. Make reservations because this place is awesome. ”