When it comes to the best steak restaurants in Edinburgh, these places are doing your dining experience proud. Whether it's a dedicated eatery rustling up fine Argentinian beef, a cosy boozer killin' it with affordable munch or a snazzy hangout that's primed for date night, check out our recommendations for somewhere to enjoy a fine piece of meat.
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Last updated on 20th June 2025
One of the biggest names for steak is none other than Hawksmoor Edinburgh. An established brand across the UK, this restaurant not only boasts a stunning setting, found over at the Royal Bank of Scotland hall, but its menu of cuts and side plates is perfect for date night and beyond.
The Haymarket rustles up a mega menu of hearty pub classics, including a banging 21-day-aged ribeye steak, oozing with garlic butter and paired with onion rings and chips. It really is one of the best steak restaurants in Haymarket, Edinburgh.
Inspired by Brazil, Rio Steakhouse is a stylish spot on George Street in the city centre. The decadent venue is filled with pretty plants, plush velvet seating and ornate high ceilings, with a striking bar in the centre.
Their talented Gaucho chefs carve and serve your meats right at the table, in the traditional Rodizio style, with plenty of exquisite cuts to choose from. There's a gourmet salad bar where you'll find sides and starters, included imported cheeses, cured meats and authentic Brazilian treats. Once you're at the table, chefs will continue to bring you meats until you ask for a break or to finish.
The best steak restaurants in Edinburgh Old Town? The Devil's Advocate Bar & Kitchen is definitely up there. Both the dry-aged ribeye plus the paprika and garlic picanha have been chosen by master butcher John Ritchie, and come accompanied by chips and a selection of sauces.
When it comes to bubbling cocktails and molecular mixology, The Alchemist do it best - but did you know the food menu is also something to be impressed by? You can pop over to this slinky spot for miso-buttered steaks, from fillet to ribeye, with fries and a choice of sauce. For another nearby site? Head to its George Street site.
If you're looking for the best steak in Edinburgh, one of our favourites has to be Le Monde. Venture over to sink your teeth into an aged Tweed Valley flat iron, accompanied by double-cooked chips, plus either peppercorn, truffle hollandaise or chimichurri sauce.
Over at Brewhemia, you can devour a range of tasty Scottish and Bavarian bites, including sirloin steak, venison haunch and lamb cutlets. Even better, these come served on a hot lava stone for you to cook as you like, accompanied by a range of sauces and sides.
Luckenbooths isn't just a seriously stylish spot on the Royale Mile, it also whips up a tantalising lineup of steaks. Whether you fancy Scottish ribeye, sirloin or rump pavé (each cooked with beef fat and Blackthorn salt), you'll be as good as golden here.
A classy joint that never disappoints, Browns Brasserie & Bar is the place to go for a special occasion meal. As for the steaks, you can wolf down a sumptuous sirloin on the bone, a fabulous fillet or a mouthwatering ribeye, all cooked to perfection.
If you're looking for the best Edinburgh steakhouse, Angels Share isn't just known for its lip-smacking cocktail list and sultry interiors; head to the food menu for gratifying gastro plates, including prime cuts from Tweed Valley on the Scottish Borders.
The Last Drop is giving you a casual pub setting with a classic British menu. So if you're in search of steak restaurants in Edinburgh Old Town, this haunt rustles up a juicy 10z ribeye, served alongside plum tomatoes, a flat mushroom and chips (which goes perfectly with a pint, might we add).
The Outside is up there as one of the best places for steak in Edinburgh. It's totally chic, with wooden floorboards, minimalist decor and unique paintings on the walls. Mosey on over to get your fill of ribeye or flat iron cuts, elevated with hand-cut chips and a range of sauces.
Situated above the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh's cultural quarter, Dine is a multi-award-winning restaurant that has Michelin-starred chef Stuart Muir running the kitchen. expect luxurious but laidback interiors, featuring a fairy light-covered tree and plush seating around the tables.
Ideal for business lunches, pre-theatre dinners or date night, there's plenty to tuck into on their menu. They offer multiple cuts of steak, served with peppercorn sauce, garlic butter and more - with sides ranging from chips with aioli to market vegetables.
On the hunt for an Argentinian steak restaurant in Edinburgh? Gaucho promises an elevated dining experience, toting gorgeous interiors that are sure to impress. Pair global wines with tender, marbled or lean beef from premium Black Angus cattle, cooked just how you like it.
Boasting opulent interiors, from the sultry dark tones to the glimmering candle-like chandeliers, Fezenda Rodizio Bar & Grill really is a beaut. But that's not all it's good for, as it also flaunts an extensive selection of cuts cooked expertly, just how you like 'em.
