Chop House Leith Reviews Summary

Category: Steak house Edinburgh

Address: 102 Constitution St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6AW, United Kingdom

Phone: +441316291919

Rating: 4.6
based on 148 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "We were warmly greeted by the team working and given 5* service throughout."
  • "The staff are wonderful and in the unseasonably cold weather recently it was a joy to discover that the tiled seat window booths have in-built back heating!"
  • "Service is also exceptional, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who are happy to offer recommendations."
  • "The Staff were attentive and helpful."
  • "Staff were very friendly and welcoming."
  • "The waiting staff were so friendly and helpful and it really added to the experience."
  • "Absolutely amazing service, the staff were so attentive and sweet."

Cons:

  • "The staff were not entirely competent."
  • "Was disappointed the waitress didnt ask how we want the meat cooked."
  • "The staff did not respond to our requests for an additional 25ml pot of gravy."
  • "Service was slow and disorganised."
  • "The service was really poor."
  • "However the waiter was extremely rude."
  • "Unfortunately service and quality were poor."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Our steaks were cooked to perfection as were the side dishes."
  • "Bloody amazing!!! Went here after not eating a steak for months and this place just literally smashed it out the park, beef was melt in the mouth."
  • "The steak itself was the best I've had."
  • "The steaks were beautifully cooked!"
  • "One of THE most reliable places for oysters and the meat slab was perfect!"
  • "The steaks were absolutely superb and all the sides were delicious."
  • "The food was amazing, fillet steak being mine and it was easily the best steak I’ve ever had."

Cons:

  • "Usually excellent but on this occasion the chips were super soggy and cold, steak was so chewy."
  • "Had to return rib eye steak as it was full of sinew."
  • "2 medium rare steaks ordered and both over done."
  • "All our sirloin steaks had a lot of gristle."
  • "The steak was over cooked and not medium as requested and the lobster was so tough and shrivelled that I couldn't even cut through it."
  • "2 ribeye steaks, really looked the part when presented but were devoid of any flavour."
  • "The steak looks good but was far too tough and cold."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere was very chilled. Good vibes with the songs too."
  • "Loved the decor."
  • "Atmosphere was really nice and the staff were very attentive and polite but not snobby!"
  • "Wonderful atmosphere and nice touch with the champagne in arrival for our special occasion!"
  • "Very nice place with mood lighting and good quality steak."
  • "The atmosphere of this place is great with a modern interior design."
  • "The dining experience is best described as cramped and noisy."

Cons:

  • "We were rushed out of the premises after 1.5hr even though the booking stated a table is booked for 2hr."
  • "The noise in this restaurant was unbearable!"
  • "Sunday Roast plate meat was of incredibly poor quality and had been cooked past dry."
  • "The food was average, at best, and we ate in the semi dark."
  • "The place has gone down hill from pre covid times."
  • "The restaurant itself is a bit small which can make dinner a bit less comfortable at the 2 person tables."
  • "Felt very cramped and too close to other people dining."

Value

Pros:

  • "Not cheap but not a rip off either like other steak places in the city."
  • "The food was fair priced and the quality of a very high standard."
  • "Well worth the wait and great value."
  • "Does £5 corkage twice a week, which makes the whole thing amazing value too."
  • "Reasonable prices with market weight meats similar to London but sides and drinks more affordable."
  • "These guys also really know how to offer a wine selection that is suited for the palette and the occasion."
  • "Sheer joy to dine here for dinner."

Cons:

  • "We expected to pay a little above the norm but this place is well over priced."
  • "Portions for the starters were tiny (and very expensive)."
  • "Overpriced, especially when that is all you get on your plate, sides are extra!"
  • "Stupidly expensive, but we only live once."
  • "Not exactly enough searing, I like it almost blackened on the outside."
  • "It was OK but felt expensive for what it was."
  • "Overpriced for what you get."

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