Buffalo Grill               

1 Raeburn Place

Stockbridge

Edinburgh

EH4 1HU

0131 332 3864

Star Rating

4 stars

Intro sentence

For a warm, friendly and laid-back dining experience, Buffalo Grill is famous for their mouth-watering steaks, cooked just the way you like and is perfect for a spot of lunch or an evening feast.  But be sure to book, especially at the weekend!

The venue

Set in the bustling area of Stockbridge, Buffalo Grill is tucked neatly away in the corner.  A small restaurant but big on smells as you open the doors, the establishment appears rather old-fashioned inside, with vintage photographs and memorabilia hanging from the walls.  The tables are small and tightly packed together but if you are lucky enough to sit by the window, you have slightly more space to stretch out and a view of the hustle and bustle going on outside.

The atmosphere

On entering the restaurant, you are immediately captured by the warm and friendly atmosphere and all that can be heard is the clinking of glasses, the scraping of forks against plates and the buzz of conversation.  It feels very busy inside, with the waiters and waitresses running from table to table but the diners are laid-back and relaxed with their glasses of wine and empty plates.

Buffalo Grill is family-friendly, perfect for a birthday celebration, a catch up with friends or even a weekend treat.

The food

The menu caters for all tastes, with an extensive selection of steaks, burgers, chicken dishes and a small variety of vegetarian meals available.  Starters include garlic bread, soup, corn on the cob, garlic mushrooms and BBQ baby ribs, reasonably priced from £2.95 up to £5.50.  Steaks range in price from £12.95 to £17.50 and all come served with fries.  The Teriyaki steak marinated in soy sauce, pineapple juice and root ginger is recommended for those who like a tangy yet subtle taste of ginger.  The steak was succulent, juicy and full of flavour, with the taste of ginger over-powering the pineapple.  The portions could have been slightly bigger but the flavours could not be faulted.

The chicken dishes start at £10.50 and come with a range of sides including fries, rice or pitta bread.  The Chicken Redpepajam is most definitely suited for those who like the sweet taste of peppers with a touch of spice to give the dish a bit of heat.  The breast of chicken was tender and the side of fries and corn nuggets complimented the dish well.

For those with a sweet tooth, the desserts are definitely a must.  The Toffee Dime Bar Cake (£3.95) is as sweet as can be, with dime bar pieces scattered over a chocolate brownie, topped with toffee sauce and cream.  Even if you are feeling slightly full after the main course, then ask for two spoons as you can’t leave without trying it!

The drink

An added bonus at Buffalo Grill is you are allowed to bring your own wine, with a charge of £1 corkage per bottle.  There is a large wine list offering a selection of red and white wines ranging in price from £9.50 per bottle to £19.70.  Beers such as Budweiser, Corona and Guinness are also on offer at around £3. 

If after your meal you enjoy a hot beverage, liqueur coffees are available, all priced at just under £3 as well as filter coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

The last word

A very popular restaurant with a chilled out yet buzzing atmosphere that offers a great menu selection, especially for those who enjoy food from the grill. The food and drink are reasonably priced, with the added attraction of bringing your own wine and the up-market location, makes it an extra special evening out.