Home > Directory > The Outsider
The Outsider
Scottish and British Restaurant
Price: £££
Licensed: Yes
BYOB: No
Pre-Theatre: No
Takeaway: No
Tags: theoutsider outsider restaurant licensed scottish british outsiders
Details last confirmed by andy 1 year ago
Contribute
Review this business
Sign up or log in to edit this listing
Connect
5 user reviews:
from andy (100%) on February 4th, 2008 (8 months ago)
The Outsider, 15 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EE, Edinburgh
I ate at the Outsider a couple of times after it opened years ago but was put off going for a while as heard a number of bad reports from people. It seems that they had poor management running the place for a while and the service was pretty shocking. I've heard better reports recently so was looking forward to trying it again.
Three of us went after the rugby at Murrayfield and had a very pleasant meal. We each had just a main course. I had a baked haddock dish which was beautifully cooked. My only problem with it was that it could have done with some carb - there are options of side orders on the menu but it wasn't made obvious that these were pretty much necessary for some of the dishes. Surely they should just include the necessary accompaniments to make the dish complete or at least make it very clear that you should order some?
We didn't have any problems with the service as other people have mentioned on previous reviews.
The restaurant has a good location on George IV bridge with great views out the back to the castle. It looks great at night as the restaurant is very dark and atmospheric and the castle is lit up so brightly out the window. It looks very impressive - a nice place to take visitors to town - they bloody love our castle!
3 main courses, a couple of glasses of wine and 1 dessert came in at about £50. If we'd all ordered sides as we should have done it would have been about £60.
(+2) (0) (0)
from mdavidson (92%) on March 3rd, 2008 (7 months ago)
The Outsider, 15 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EE, Edinburgh
I went to the Outsider for the first time recently. Having lived in Edinburgh for much of the last 8 years I was slightly ashamed at not having been previously as I always heard good things.
I would say that it pretty much lived up to expectations. The menu had a range of interesting dishes, I opted for venison with black pudding and ordered a side of carrots and parsnips. The black pudding was lovely and fluffy - nothing like the stuff that is sometimes served with "traditional" Scottish breakfasts - and the venison was nice and medium rare. However, I'm not sure if they worked as a combination - the black pudding slightly overpowered the flavour of the venison. For desert I had raspberry ice cream - very nice.
The service was ok but not brilliant - I had trouble catching the eye of any of the staff to order water. It was excellent value - on a Saturday night, two courses for two people plus a bottle of wine came to £48. I will definitely be returning.
If plan a trip to the Outsider I would advise you to book well in advance - it was so busy that people were still sitting down at tables at 10.30!
(0) (+1) (0)
from Rich (37%) on July 6th, 2007 (1 year ago)
The Outsider, 15 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EE, Edinburgh
This place is brillaint - Try it! - styish, not over expensive and great food - never been disapointed.
(-3) (+2) (0)
from eveybaby (34%) on November 22nd, 2007 (10 months ago)
The Outsider, 15 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EE, Edinburgh
I have been here a few times and the food has been excellent (most of the time). The last time however I ended up with a very small portion (my friend had the same thing, her portion was a bit more generous). The menu is very unique without being weird. The service can be slow and the staff sometimes a bit rude, almost as if they have to go out of their way to serve you. The restaurant has a very relaxed atmosphere, almost a bit too relaxed as it is very dark and can make you feel a bit sleepy! But despite all the bad things I have commented on, I would still go back and would definitely recommend it (well, the food anyway).
(0) (+1) (0)
from foodie (29%) on October 28th, 2007 (11 months ago)
The Outsider, 15 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EE, Edinburgh
The food is good and fresh, though you have to be mindful of portions (most of the dishes are intentionally small). Service (each and every time I have been here) is really terrible.
(+1) (-1) (0)
- Castle Vaults, 6 Johnston Terrace
- The Grain Store, 30 Victoria Street
- Howies, 10 Victoria Street
- Tower Restaurant, Museum of Scotland
Sign up or log in to hide these ads.
About our advertising
