Hawksmoor Edinburgh

Tuck in the old National Bank of Scotland building is steakhouse, Hawksmoor. The building is impressive and grand. Walking through the heavy oak entrance doors reminded me of speakeasy entrances. Through the doors it opened to high ceilings with etched glass windows and walls with beveled glass panels. Very grand, indeed. The banking hall is converted into the dining area for Hawksmoor, with a huge long bar running the length of the hall. The atmosphere was very hip and happening. Lots of people at the bar and dining area. This place is known for their beef. The menu is centred around grass fed beef with a few token seafood and chicken selections. Scallops were cooked on the shells. It was sweet and delicate with a coating of breadcrumbs which complemented the flavour very well. Pork ribs were actually pork belly with the soft bones. The 1cm slices were marinated well with some Chinese flavours. Cooked and layered with the sauce for a glossy finish. Very tasty. Grilled chicken was super tender. The double breast were seasoned well and cooked just right. Not dried out at all. The portion was huge. Looking around the tables, I spotted Wellingtons, burgers. This is a beef eaters restaurant! Recommended for the quality and quantity of servings.

We had a wonderful waitress who has a dog called Bailey. She was super fun attentive and put up with all our nonsense. The food was yum. Totally recommend the beef with onion gravy Yorkshire pudding. Followed by an amazing rib eye steak. Cocktails were had beer was drunk and cornflakes were eaten (work that one out) Totally recommend this steak house.

Surf and turf! A rare pleasure that one should enjoy to the fullest. The selection of Scottish meat is dense and diverse, the cooking was on point. We ordered the prim cut, with half a lobster, and mash and gravy. I'm still drooling.