Hard Rock Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

I really enjoyed this Hard Rock Cafe. I have been to 3 now, this was the best by far! The staff were very friendly and managed to keep up with everyone considering how busy it was. The food was also very nice and fast. But the best part was the atmosphere, there was live music and everyone was great at joining in

I came for my 31st birthday and Martin could not have been more attentive if he tired, he was fantastic! No requests was to big for him. So attentive and friendly. Gave five star service to both be and my full party. Done want he could to help our kids also (2 & 6 year old) thank you Martin for making my birthday that little more special, keep doing what your doing. 😊

It was very crowded. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was good. We'd love to come back

It was yummy and a nice place to relax after a long day, Atleast that’s what I did with a cup of tea! I went here back in June! Super cute and the staff are so helpful and kind🥰 it always makes as a good experience as a “tourist”!

It is both enjoyable, fast service and delicious. We ate beef fajita, it was very delicious, and the plates on the side tables looked very big and beautiful.

The food is great and the atmosphere lives up to its concept. I have never had such friendly and energetic service, it was excellent! It also has a complete gluten free menu, which was a great pleasure to our son, who has celiac disease. Our daughter even got a photo with our waitress. We’ll be back!

I've seen nicer Hard Rock Cafés. Apparently it's not what it used to be. So you don't necessarily have to go.

Food was served elsewhere. Great place. Nice pins, nice clothing🤩

Decent foods here, and portions are big like typical American restaurant. Service was good and friendly. The place itself is just okay, not like many hard rock cafes elsewhere. But overall, still a decent place to eat if you want to enjoy American foods.

Incredibly friendly and professional staff. Massive portion size and very clean inside. Plenty of on street parking outside.

amazing food and service! Our server john made our experience amazing and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better! he was attentive and not intrusive yet remained friendly and professional. thankyou john!

Brilliant food, short wait times and service from John, he was amazing and his service was professional yet friendly. He definitely made our experience even more enjoyable. thankyou!!!:-D

Best menu ever enjoyed, very good cuisine!!!

Waiter needed to know which menu kids were eating from before he would take drinks order. We had a child almost melting down that just needed a drink …. Any drink! Managed to get over that hurdle they got a meal wrong - gave a discount on the bill but not great. Visited the toilets that were not the cleaned to the standard I would expect given it wasn’t that busy (only early evening). Don’t know if this is typical of the brand but was disappointing.

It was nice food, i didn’t eat much. Cocktails have not so much alcohol in them. But there was a lot of not-rock music, and factory ambiance, i expected a lot more from ‘the icon’ hard rock cafe.. Waiter was unpersonal, running around and didn’t look you in the eye (basic connection with your clients is looking in the eyes)

But of course, every Hard Rock Cafe is a sight. Whether the restaurant, the store and the many cult objects of legendary bands. The sound and ambience are simply unbeatable. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Waiting times are very short. The price/performance ratio is balanced. Always a nice experience, especially for old rock fans like me. Thank you very much

The service was friendly and fast. The staff really seemed to enjoy working there, which added to the good vibes. I ordered the Haggis Burger and it was delicious — juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portion sizes were generous, and the fries were crispy and well-seasoned. Thank you!

Definitely worth a visit. The shop is small, but offers a lot. The food and cocktails were very good. Our waiter Gio did a really good job.

Food was good and our servers Rojus and Sarah were excellent

Roy was very friendly, welcoming and ensured we always had drinks. Food was really nice and atmosphere was good.

The food is extremely overrated. I had the „legendary“ burger and i was very disappointed, it has nothing of legendary! Service was great! Atmosphere was too loud, you can barely talk to the person in front of you.

On 29th March 2025, after visiting Book Festival near the hotel, I visited this cafe for our right snacks with my wife. All staffs were very kind as usual and all foods were also very good. Am looking forward to visiting again soon. Thank you!

Nice location, service could have been more attentive, I was there for my 58th birthday, I even had to ask for cutlery with the meal

Excellent experience had a few days ago!

As usual, every city we visit has a restaurant we visit.

Un día en Edimburgo visitamos el Hard Rock Café. Han pasado unos años desde que hemos visitado, principalmente porque está demasiado ocupado normalmente y la espera para una mesa demasiado largo. No esta vez, estábamos sentados de inmediato. La comida era muy buena y recuerdos se suma a la experiencia. Buen servicio a pesar de que se mantienen ocupados. Marido realmente disfrutó de las patatas fritas con queso y tocino junto con su cerdo tirado. Zapatilla de manzana para compartir para terminar nuestra comida, mmm encantador

We came for my birthday dinner, first time in Edinburgh and a hard rock cafe, the vibes were immaculate, the live singer was really good, and the service by Sarah was great (thank you for not singing happy birthday to me, I would've cried). The main meal was a little disappointing, we had the burger and bbq plate, the burger was lacking flavour + the pork belly on the bbq plate was cold, but the ribs were really good. The wings we had as a starter were genuinely the best wings we've ever had!! We would come back just for those, phenomenal. Overall the vibes and service was great, would recommend if you love wings + general bbq food - will say, on the website there was vegan food advertised, but there were almost 0 vegan options available which would have been helpful to someone with a dairy allergy to have some other/better options, especially for desert, it being a birthday and all :)

Very nice and friendly personnel

Great food,great beer,what more do you need

The staff are nice but I have been to better Hard Rock cafes

Great experience here with friendly staff

Estábamos encantados con las opciones sin gluten para la comida y la cerveza aquí. Alitas de pollo, hamburguesa (con bollo gf) y papas fritas de tocino con queso. Fue increíble y encantado. El personal estaba muy bien informado sobre las opciones sin gluten. La música era genial y el ambiente era fantástico.

We ate well The setting is really cool And our server John was really adorable 😇they gave us lots of tips for our stay

Amazing food amazing service amazing atmosphere Host and server were fantastic wasn't too busy at lunchtime but I'd advise booking a table No parking at all as it's middle of Edinburgh it's a stones through from St andrews square I had nachos to share and the chicken tenders Was about 35-40 each including a cocktail each which is reasonable for Edinburgh will defo go back

Great food. Very friendly staff and good service. Pity about the crap pop music that played. Not sure how TLC, Destiny's Child and Taylor Swift class as "Hard Rock"

Food and drinks were great, albeit a little pricey for the type of food but would fully recommend it.

The steak cobb salad was very good. The steak itself was surprisingly tender. The service and atmosphere was excellent!

Great food. Looked after me and took into consideration my allergies. Staff very attentive

A little expensive for drinks but to be expected for the service Portions are massive!

All hard rock cafes are great, polite service, nice food (try the chicken wings) knowledgeable staff, great music!

Great service from friendly and helpful staff. Great cocktails (Hurricane is always a winner!) and lunch to share.

Everything was really perfect and AJ (the big hair guy) is the Best ever! Thank you for the birthday singing! Give him a raise!

Great night, Mallory was an amazing server. Was my daughters first visit and she was made to feel really special. Food was awesome. Would have loved small plate options as I cannot eat a lot and honestly I would have managed a kids meal 🤣 Only slight negative we were seated next to a large school group and couldnt hear any music from the tracks that Mallory had played for us. My daughter had to put ear buds in due to the noise. Not a complaint at all just made her first visit a bit stressful!

The staff were incredibly friendly & helpful from beginning to end. The food was absolutely delicious and very big portions for fab prices. I had the Bacon Cheese burger, cheese fries and we shared the hot fudge Sunday dessert as it was HUGE! Fantastic evening out 😊!!

Shocking. Food was dire and overpriced for what it was. Waiting staff seemed not to know how to serve. Skipped dessert because a) we weren't supplied with a .enu (despite asking/ being offered) b) if the mains were anything to go by, we weren't missing much and c) lost the will to live. A brand/ experience resting on its laurels, knowing that it doesn't have to compete for trade in this tourist rich city. Shame - used to be a brand you knew what you were going to get.

We had a disappointing experience at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh. I had made a special request to congratulate my wife, but it was completely ignored, and the staff seemed indifferent. The biggest issue was the misleading information from our waiter. We specifically asked if the Valentine’s special, Just the Two of Us, included two portions, and he assured us it did. In reality, we were served four portions and charged double the price. When we raised the concern, there was no effort to resolve it. To top it off, a tip was automatically included in the bill, despite the poor service. Definitely not the experience we expected.

Mattia absolutely made our Valentine's Day! From the moment we arrived, his warm and welcoming demeanor put us instantly at ease. He greeted us with a genuine smile and a palpable enthusiasm that set the tone for a truly special evening. Throughout the entire meal, Mattia's service was impeccable. He was incredibly attentive, anticipating our needs before we even had a chance to voice them. His knowledge of the menu was impressive, and his recommendations were spot-on, guiding us towards dishes we absolutely loved. Beyond his professional expertise, it was his genuine kindness and approachability that truly stood out. He engaged with us in a friendly and personable way, making us feel like valued guests rather than just another table. He was so patient with us as we deliberated over our choices, and he ensured that every detail was perfect, from refilling our water glasses to discreetly checking on our satisfaction. Honestly, we’ve dined at numerous restaurants, but Mattia's level of service is truly exceptional. He is, without a doubt, the best member of staff at the restaurant. His dedication to providing an outstanding experience elevated our Valentine's Day to a whole new level of romance and enjoyment. Thank you, Mattia, for creating such a memorable and delightful evening! We can't wait to return and hope to be served by you again!

One of the smaller rock cafes I've been to. Just had a drink. Chairs were uncomfortable

So maybe I’m over-thinking this. I love Hard Rock Cafe because of the nostalgia and my love of music. It was busy (which is good, I guess!) and the music was blaring at times. Because of how busy it was, the turn around at tables was quick and could have been more efficient. We spent a fair bit of money, which makes sense given that we were in the middle of the shopping district, but hard to justify after the night was over. Oh! And we could only have our table for 90 minutes from the moment we sat down!

First experience at a Hard Rock café and it didn't disappoint. Greeted by friendly service and warm service who wanted to make conversation about our stay in Edinburgh. Food and drink menu had so much to choose from, the boneless wings and chicken sliders were so tasty. We had a lovely waiter called Michail, who was attentive to us and other tables. The atmosphere is really cool and was worth every penny.

Very good food and very friendly, but unfortunately also very expensive

A classic Hard Rock Cafe! The staff is very kind, sufficient and the space is a classic space of a Hard rock cafe

Amazing nite out in the hard rock ,food epic service beyond perfect, atmosphere electric, our server Taylor couldn't have done more . Food cocktails service all on point ,if you ever had any doubts about going forget them its the place to go

Food and service were great, but on arrival the music was terrible, everything but (hard)rock. We find that strange. After our questions, the music changed and we enjoyed some Metallica and ACDC.

Levi was absolutely lovely and extremely helpful. Food was lovely

The place is very nice. The food was very good, they have the same menu as all the Hard Rocks. The service was very good, the guy who served us was very nice.

We went for lunch to celebrate my Hubby Bday. It was a wonderful experience from the welcome at the entrance to the nice service from Vito to the ribs and the burger and the wonderful brownie! A lovely Saturday meal in a fantastic location with delicious food! Definitely recommend!

Delicious food, as at any Hard Rock restaurant. Food was delivered quickly and the service was great. Had a negative point with the food, mentioned it to the waiter and he resolved it nicely! Very satisfied

Nice place to have a drink and a snack in Edinburgh. Very Central to the train. Scott rail is very nearby and they are a typical hard Rock Cafe but they have good service as all places in Scotland I found do

The atmosphere is cool and the food alright but I feel its a bit over priced for what it is. Good to go once maybe.

The food is always fantastic and the service is always great too! They have a great range in the Rock Shop, even though it’s quite small, they definitely maximise the space.

Anyone who knows the Hardrock Café will feel very comfortable here. Very nice restaurant, the food is of the usual quality and so are the drinks. Nice memorables on the walls. And the location is good for moving on to other bars and pubs afterwards.

We had haggis spring rolls and nachos and steak salad and pulled pork buger it was all amazing and can’t wait to go back

It was open on a stormy day, we sat there due to the bad weather, because almost everything else were closed. We had a Caesar salad, fajitas, grilled salmon and a messi burger. Everything was delicious. I loved the juicy salmon and the desserts were enormous. Friendly and helpful staff!!! Everything was great!!! I totally recommend it!!

Fabulous Service Fabulous Atmosphere Fabulous Food Fabulous Tracey Nothing more to be said really, this place never let's me down 💙

Went in for one drink. Would of had more but it took 20 minutes for our drinks to come

Went for lunch today, vibrant atmosphere, tasty food, delicious cocktails and great service.

The food and the atmosphere were as good as it gets at a Hard Rock, however the waiter didn't live up to our expectations. First he didn't know what we ordered, then after we finished eating he was hurrying us to leave, especially after we paid. Also, he barely spoke English.

Been in many Hard Rock Cafe and this doesn't let the chain down. Great food, friendly and attentive staff, quick service.

We are regulars at the Hard Rock Café everywhere we go and it is by far the best we have ever visited.

Great Service from Hard Rock. Allergies were checked with both the menu and the chef. Food was lovely.

Staff were friendly, however didn't know the menu/quoted the wrong price for something, brought me the wrong food - then took it away after I started eating it, then after I had already paid (without grumbling about the errors or higher than expected price) another member of staff wanted to check if I had paid before letting me leave. Emailed about the overall poor service and extent of the response was- sorry & we'll make the team aware. Clearly don't care. I've been before - like the food & would like to have been able to go back for it, but if this is the quality of their service & extent of their response - I won't be back.

I didn't want to, I swear I didn't want to be the usual capitalist tourist who eats at the hard rock and buys t-shirts. And yet... it happened, and it was too good. After all, it's hard rock.

Mark was very nice, great cocktails, good music. 5 stars 🙂

Very nice restaurant Hardrock Restaurant Group is considered one of the best restaurants in the world

Loved little seating area with a view on a street. Especially great Christmas time. Sadly in our hour and half sitting we havent experienced much of a hard rock music playing. But thats a bad tendancy that spreading over all franchise

Is absolutely awesome. We ate here i think 4 times in one trip. We tried different things from the menu and everything was so good, great service and the atmosphere was lovely. Every single time we came back no matter if it was the afternoon or evening.

My partner took me here for my birthday breakfast, and I could not fault it! John the waiter was friendly, attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The service was speedy but done with care, and the food was amazing. Could not recommend this place enough! The decor was great and music even better. They also have a lovely gift shop full of clothes and trinkets to go home with. Perfect meal.

I was in for lunch with my mum and dad for my birthday great service a bit pricey

Lovely atmosphere and service from Scouse John was without fault. My only issue would be the cost, it can get pricey when you start adding drinks but at least you can check the menu online beforehand. We were 2 x adults and 2 x teens and it was £160.

Interestingly enough, we went for dinner here and the waiter forgot to press send on the till, so the kitchen never made the food and an hour and a half later we asked and got told this. He then “apologised”, a simple oh sorry I forgot, and then the food was out in 15min. We then finished our food (which has quite big portions, but for edinburgh the prices are also in the higher side) and took around 20min to be able to get a waiter to come and bring the receipt because they were all actively avoiding our eyes to let the assigned waiter do this. (bit ridiculous that they didn’t told him we needed him, instead of just avoiding us) We then get the bill, and the waiter did this lovely thing: He reduced our bill by 20% to apologise for the service, but also left added the 10% of service charge. Therefore the discount was actually 10% We paid the same as if he had just taken the service charge off, the difference is that the money we paid went to the trunk and the company lost profit, because of how that was applied. The waiter made an error, still received his service charge payment, and the company lost 20% of the revenue. I wouldn’t have noticed but it’s within my job description to notice this things, so it really seemed the worst way of managing a complaint. I wont be back, but who cares. Who’s ever back at a hard rock in the same city? Ps. The waiter had the audacity to hand write his name on the receipt, which I think is brave (stupid really), knowing there was an obvious complaint and he wouldn’t get mentioned on a review for anything positive. Anyways, enjoy the big portions and poor service.

Fantastic atmosphere, good and friendly service, delicious food (all 3 times we were here) highly recommended in Edinburgh.

They took a long time to serve us. Luckily the company was excellent and more.

Staff were great as always in the HRC, but the atmosphere is odd. All the amazing rock and metal memorabilia and they play soulless chart music.

I had a reservation for one person at this restaurant on January 7th at 9:00 PM, but unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. Upon arrival, I was greeted with great courtesy and professionalism by the woman at check-in, who was very kind and helpful in showing me to my table. However, my evening was ruined by the behavior of a male waiter, who was insistent, rude, arrogant, and dismissive. This waiter, a man, repeatedly came to my table uninvited and invaded my personal space by unnecessarily touching my shoulder. He insisted multiple times that I place my order, even though I had clearly said I needed more time. His attitude was scornful and impatient, and he later escalated his behavior with inappropriate jokes and offensive remarks about why I hadn’t ordered yet. I felt so uncomfortable that I had to leave without ordering or eating anything. I reported the incident via email, but I haven’t received any response from the restaurant.

We’ve been to many Hard Rock Cafe’s Around the world, And always had an excellent experience. Unfortunately we didn’t at this one! Food wasn’t cooked, and service wasn’t great , Really disappointed!!

Great, friendly service with good food.

My local when in the area being a musician guitarist its my scene with friendly staff and atmosphere 🎸🤘the jack goes down well 2 🥃😂 10/10 guys Rock on Man with a Rebel Yeaaahhh !!!!

Great as always at the Hard Rock Cafe

Only used the shop on this occasion. The staff were very assertive and the atmosphere was great

Can’t book for New Years as you have to prebook online only. You also have to pay up before you even go for a set menu. Which translates to you’ll get a minimal meal on the day as they already have your money. Expensive prices not worth it. Therefore will try a nice Edinburgh pub instead. Who comes up with these ideas? Just take customers bookings as normal and serve the old fashioned way.

Went for dinner had to wait at the bar for 35 minutes as we didn't have a booking the staff were so accommodating bar staff looked after us with dri ks and conversation . Food was very good . love the rock .

Food and service typical of the Hard Rock chain, but with a less spacious and comfortable environment.

Awesome dining experience. Food is amazing.

Had Christmas dinner and it was fantastic. Shoutout to our waiter Gio! It was super busy but he was great the whole time. 💜

Chicken fajitas my favorite dish at Hard rock cafe! Awesome!

I have been to Hard Rock cafes in many parts of the world. But unfortunately the staff here is indifferent. We went last year by making a reservation as a large group, and they neither helped us when taking orders nor did we receive the correct orders. On top of that, they demanded payment for the faulty menus they overproduced. Menu sizes are much smaller than other Hard Rock cafes. Fries were dry and cold. No sugar-free cola. You make an extra effort to buy ketchup and mayonnaise. It's sad unfortunately. It closed before it became a shopping side. The guests in my group were unable to shop and were treated rudely. And finally, I was held responsible for these and an e-mail was sent to my company, with unfounded slander written about me. The company was threatened that if that person comes again, we will not make a reservation. Frankly, they even played with my job. The reason I wrote late was simply because I wanted to relieve my anger. Sorry about Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh. It deserves better places. Hard Rock Cafe lover.

Had christmas dinner here tonight, we were so impressed. They were so busy, but the servers were still really attentive and we had great food and service. Thank you very much! Merry christmas x

Amazing food and staff are really friendly

We visited Hard Rock Cafe in Edinburgh and had a relaxing time as it wasn’t very busy. The atmosphere was very chill, and the rock music added to the vibe. The staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered the fajitas and a steak, both of which were delicious however the combo fajitas (the beef/steak) was over cooked and too tough to eat. The cocktails were amazing! Overall, it was a chill spot for a relaxed dinner again as it wasn’t very busy at the time. and we’d definitely come back again. A good experience all around!