Restaurants and North American
- McKirdy's Steakhouse
Edinburgh's only Steakhouse owned & supplied by Award Winning butchers - Bell's Diner
Visit this Edinburgh institution for a warm welcome and the best burgers in town - Calistoga
The Californian Twist in Edinburgh and Speciality Restaurant of the Year 2010
Ketchup
44 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8SJ
There’s no such thing as 'just' a burger at Ketchup – maybe you want cheese, bacon and chipotle mayo with pickles, onion and salad? Or how about Portobello mushrooms, garlic parmesan aioli and balsamic onion relish? Have it without the bun, without the…
Bell's Diner
7 St Stephen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AN
If you're looking for proper quality fast food; plump and juicy burgers that sing with sweetness and steaming piles of chips, if you’re looking for a cosy restaurant with battered wooden furniture and soft lighting that exudes warmth and friendliness…
Mamma's American Pizza Company
30 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JU
Once the go-to place for Edinburgh’s pizza guzzlers, Mamma’s still enjoys a lively following on the weekend, given its Grassmarket location. It may lack the bone fide mamma-in-residence of its title, but certainly tries to make up for that with the…
TriBeCa
102 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 6NX
With an NYPD cruiser and a yellow taxi parked outside, Tribeca promises to bring the great breakfasts of the Big Apple to Partick. The cosy interior, decorated with original artwork inspired by New York, is tightly packed with tables, high stools at…
Filling Station
46 Bath Street,
Glasgow,
G2 1HG
With its diner-style booths, a bottle of ketchup on every table and retro road signs for decoration, the Filling Station is aiming for a classic US roadhouse feel. The long menu concentrates on burgers, hot sandwiches, steaks and salads, together with…
Di Maggio’s
21 Royal Exchange Square,
Glasgow,
G1 3AJ
The well known Di Maggios chain has been expanding since the early 1980s – a sign their formula works. Whether dining in the bohemian West End with its thick red carpets and dark décor or the stylish Royal Exchange Square – 1930’s art deco interior…
Buffalo Grill
1 Raeburn Place,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1HU
For some it may be a let-down to find that buffalo is not actually on the grill, but any disappointment should be tempered by some rather fine steak. After all, that's what customers have been coming for for more than twenty years. But before jumping…
Buffalo Grill
12–14 Chapel Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9AY
For some it may be a let-down to find that buffalo is not actually on the grill, but any disappointment should be tempered by some rather fine steak. After all, that's what customers have been coming for for more than twenty years. But before jumping…
McKirdy's Steakhouse
151 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8AG
McKirdy’s Steakhouse is a steak and burger joint owned and run by a fourth generation East Lothian butcher. It’s an unusual consolidation of supplier and restaurant, and excellent steaks are the result. You can choose your preferred cooking method…
Calistoga Central
70 Rose Street North Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3DX
It's a testament to the quality of food on offer that Calistoga has any customers, secreted as it is on a street few venture down. Once you’ve found your way here, this chic Californian eatery has much to set the taste buds alight. The quirky tempura…
Katie's Diner
12 Barclay Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HP
It’s a fine establishment that can pull off relaxed ambience with sophisticated flair, but Katie’s Diner does just that, attracting as many loyal locals as curious passers-by. With a lip-smackingly good menu, husband and wife team Geoff and Kate Ness…
TGI Friday's
113 Buchanan Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3HF
Now in its 15th year of serving up hearty American favourites to families, office parties and numerous other punters, TGI Friday's is as busy as ever (and by some accounts it's the most popular restaurant in the city). The chain operation's formula of…
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
137 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4JY
The humble burger certainly gets a decent enough makeover in this popular central eaterie, with a hefty menu boasting everything from a hearty, tasty buffalo burger to GBK’s ever popular and undoubtedly juicy home-made cheeseburger. The more…
Ad Lib
111 Hope Street,
Glasgow,
G2 6LL
On entering Ad Lib, there’s no doubt where the influences lie; from the vast New York street scene on the bar wall to the excellent range of bourbons, the American accent is strong. The granddaddy of the Glasgow gourmet burger joints, Ad Lib…
Hamburger Heaven
36 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3SB
While many try to emulate the New York diner, few do so with the charm of relative newbie Hamburger Heaven on Broughton Street. From the folk behind The Blue Moon Café next door, here burgers range from the classic 'Brooklyn burger' (beef with bacon…
Illegal Jack's
113-117 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9AN
Despite the name, Jack’s is no haunt of tequila-fuelled banditos but a bright and simple fast-food joint serving Tex-Mex fare. Although the menu is far from extensive, this doesn't detract from the experience. They prefer to offer a few things, serve…
Nick’s
168 Hyndland Road,
Glasgow,
G12 9HZ
It’s love at first sight at Nick’s – what a stunning interior, all exposed brickwork, dark wood, slightly industrial, Brooklyn-loft kind of vibe. A newcomer to Hyndland Road, having opened in late 2009, it takes over the site of the unique…
St Louis Cafe Bar
734 Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G11 7RD
Situated minutes from the Clyde tunnel on Dumbarton Road, the recently opened St Louis Café has an eccentric cool vibe – mismatched furniture, green and purple décor and huge globe lights hanging from the ceiling. The café holds little more than a…
Brooklyn Bar & Grill
33 Ingram Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1HA
Proper good ol' US of A food is hard to find in Glasgow so new restaurant Brooklyn deserves attention for dishing up an oft-overlooked cuisine that's tricky to find and hard to sustain in these parts, opening as it does on the old Ad Lib site. Brooklyn…
Hard Rock Café
18–20 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2PF
Brace yourselves. A trip to the globe-straddling Hard Rock Café is more experience than mere meal out. Leave any resistance at the door and let your smiling server lead you into a bear pit of gaudy cocktail-fuelled groups on work nights out…
TGI Friday's
22–26 Castle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3HT
You can't help but smile as you enter TGI's jolly palace of fun. You'll probably be singing along to Sinitta by the time you're greeted by a bouncy server schooled in wholesome Stateside customer service. The look is Cheers-meets-Happy Days in…
Wannaburger
7–8 Queensferry Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4PA
A first date joint this is not, but there’s something refreshingly simplistic about Wannaburger. Forget table service: a recent revamp means customers order at the counter, then pick up when a buzzer says it’s ready. Forget plates too, with various…
