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    Maxies Bistro

    Drinks, Seafood, British, Scottish

    Dishes priced around£20

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    Reviews of Maxies Bistro (161)

    Read what people think about Maxies Bistro! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

    4.5/6

    161 reviews

    4.5/6

    161 reviews

    Food:Great
    Atmosphere:Pleasant
    Service:Great
    Value for money:Good value
    Waiting time:Very Good
    Noise levels:Pleasant
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    "Awful"
    1/6
    Petet T.9 years ago · 2 reviews

    Very poor food my son had steak and king prawns and the pawns were not cooked. Food went back.Restaurant looked and felt dirty. Would not recommend

    "Very good"
    5/6
    David F.9 years ago · 1 review

    We enjoyed the restaurant. Booking through Quandoo was troublesome because I was left unsure as to whether the booking had gone through. Fortunately when I emailed the restaurant they emailed me straight back to confirm that the booking was successful.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Mark H.9 years ago · 1 review

    Great place to eat. Fresh food and very reasonable prices. Well worth a visit be it for lunch or like us dinner. Service was very friendly.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Alexander s.9 years ago · 1 review

    excellent, friendly service , with a smile !! nothing is too much trouble. Food choices and standard can only be described as excellent as also the cellar selection and general alcoholic beverages.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Alice E.9 years ago · 1 review

    The service was friendly and attentive, the restaurant was warm and inviting and the food was delicious and we didn't have to wait long either!

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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Roddy M.9 years ago · 1 review

    Best meal & service I've had in years! I can't wait to go back. It's a must try. A real hidden gem! Fantastic experience from start to finish.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Hilary F.9 years ago · 1 review

    Housed in one of Edinburgh's old tenement buildings just down the road from the castle, Maxie's is a cosy, quirky bistro with lots of atmosphere. The food is plentiful and tasty, and the service cheerful and quick (though it wasn't busy the night we went). I would go again.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Claire M.9 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely wee place great food lovely atmosphere. Took my mother for oysters they were absolutely lovely and I am still salivating over my fried Brie and cranberry cannot wait to go back

    "Average"
    3/6
    Michelle G.9 years ago · 1 review

    The service was excellent and the drink on arrival much appreciated. However whilst the food was very nice the portions were a little on the small side. Also our table for six was quite squashed more room would have been better. Overall a nice night. Thank you

    "Awful"
    1/6
    Ben P.9 years ago · 1 review

    Service was very slow! Ordered medium rare rib eye & was raw. Response was "sorry". Starter then main course came out before our actual drinks

    "Good"
    4/6
    Leigh-Anne S.9 years ago · 2 reviews

    Really lovely restaurant very cosy not much choice on the menu although it is a small place and great if you want to try something different staff helpful and attentive