McLarens on the Corner

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  Jacob Horsburgh

  ·4 months ago

  “Some of the worst service I’ve experienced in Edinburgh. I’m very familiar with Signature Group venues and usually rate them highly, which made this visit even more disappointing. We arrived around 30/45 minutes before the kitchen closed and were told to order within seconds of sitting down, the waitress never left the table and made us order on the spot. She (dark blue hair) was dismissive and rude throughout - no allergy check, no drink top-up offer, and no check-backs during the meal. The food itself was good, but my partner wanted mash with the steak pie as listed on the menu, and the waitress walked away so quickly I didn’t even get the chance to ask. After finishing, dirty plates were left sitting on the table for around 15 minutes before we eventually had to go up to the bar ourselves just to pay, as our server walked past several times ignoring us. I tried to raise the issue with Oskar (name on the receipt), but his response was simply, “I’m just on the bar, not to do with me,” which only added to the frustration. I’d previously left a positive review highlighting Matt’s excellent service, so this experience was a huge let-down in comparison. We were deciding between here and Monties over the road for the evening, and sadly we’ll be choosing Monties next time.”

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  Krista B

  ·6 months ago

  “We came here from the States visiting Edinburgh and they have the best Cheeseburger and fries ever!! We also had the Chicken Burger and it was so tender. The wait staff are absolutely amazing The atmosphere is totally laid back and the decor is beautiful. The pricing for everything is very reasonable We were so very fortunate to be able to get in reservations are recommended but we were able to get in without one. I just want to say the chairs in this place are so relaxing you'll want to sit in there forever ☺️ the best food so fresh and delicious!”

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  kjj thorburn

  ·7 months ago

  “Nice decor. Food ok( Burgers) Steak awful had to send back. Tough and not tasting right. No problem changing. Service lovely.”

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  Mark Evans

  ·7 months ago

  “We were there at 11am on the 7th of March 2026. The day that saw Scotland achieve a stunning victory over the French rugby team!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️) A party of 12 having breakfast and drinks. Despite being absolutely crammed with pretty much every table full, they dealt with getting the food and drinks out with great aplomb and good humour. I had the Croque Madam which was very tasty and filling with a Bloody Mary which was delicious and refreshing. Everyone was very pleased with the food and portion sizes. The decor and furnishings are lovely and comfortable and the overall atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.”

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  Andrew Girdwood

  ·9 months ago

  “McLaren's on the Corner is, surely, an icon of the area. On Holy Corner, I see it as the gateway to Morningside as I approach from the city centre. Expect good food and drinks over two floors, and with outside seating. I've only ever been upstairs while part of a private booking and I suspect it only opens for those. Staff have been excellent reach time. Once a bank, the building puts a large bar at the exit and if you don't book a seat then this is where you'll end up. Otherwise, if you book in advance (and booking is recommended) you will end up in a more spacious area and perhaps even by a fancy modern fire pit. The food is good. I usually go for one of the burgers and have never been let down. I'd recommend the chicken burger or G.O.A.T. The chips are a little scarce, but tasty, and adding a side like Mac Cheese is entirely justified. Dessert is a little bit more of a gamble, it's generally good but I've been disappointed that lush treats like Knickerbocker glories have erred on the conservative side. As McLarens on the Corner is excellent for large groups, you might want to have second thoughts if you don't like large groups. I've been surrounded by men in kilts on two separate occasions and make of that what you will.”

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  Jenny Craigie

  ·10 months ago

  “We all really enjoyed our time in McLarens. The food was really good, the staff were lovely and very helpful and the restaurant had a cosy atmosphere. We will be returning, especially as they offer a good range of dishes made without gluten.”

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  Chaz Carstairs

  ·1 year ago

  “My wife, daughter and I went here for a late lunch a few months back. It was middle of the week so it was quiet. It’s a large spacious restaurant that is attractively designed and quite a relaxed atmosphere. The staff were friendly and quite prompt. They have a good variety on the menu. We both decided to get a burger each with loaded fries. I went with the spicy chicken burger with the salt and pepper fries. My wife went with the bacon cheeseburger and the Scotsman fries. The burgers were tasty. Mines had a very large crispy chicken in a nice bun so the portion was substantial. The salt and pepper fries were very large but I remember the bottom fries being almost inedible as they were overly seasoned. My wife enjoyed both her burger and fries. Overall a nice place for lunch, I’d imagine it would be busy in the evenings. We did think it was a little on the pricey side with it being over £40 for 2 burgers and fries.”

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  Mikael B

  ·1 year ago

  “Writing this review based on both me and my company being fairly hungover and all having Sunday roast. Visiting lead to a really pleasant Sunday afternoon. FOOD As we all had the same course, I can really only review the roast. It was tremendous, the roast itself is more grilled than I’ve had before but oh so nice. Medium with great moisture even as the meat came tranche. Fresh vegetables and potatoes cooked like I wanted them. Great gravy and pudding. I had the standard lager to drink. It was delicious 5/5 on drinks In short: Well done. SERVICE The staff were in a good mood. Serviceable friendly and even offering some heartfelt banter. If there is one thing to complain about it would be that we had some issues getting the staffs attention both when trying to order more drinks but also getting the check. A minor gripe for a generally great hospitable visit. VENUE ”Clean, sorted and modern” in what I am guessing is located in an old bank building of sorts. It’s very well suited for families and medium sized groups. I cannot review what the place is like on late nights however. Restroom are also very well kept. Would love a return visit for sure.”

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  Golucci

  ·1 year ago

  “This community dining bar has such a relaxed and cheerful vibe—it’s the perfect spot for a no-pressure meal. From the charming building to the tasty dishes, everything about our experience was amazing. The staff welcomed us with genuine warmth and provided just the right level of service—caring without being overbearing. The food was delicious and nicely presented, making for a laid-back and satisfying lunch. Since it’s near the supermarket, it’s super convenient to stop by for a bite while running errands!”

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  Keil

  ·2 years ago

  “Great place.. from the building to the food the experience was excellent.. can’t fault it. We were met with a genuine warmth that lasted throughout; just the right level of attentive to make you feel cared about. Food was really tasty and well presented, great lunchtime fair. This place was a recommendation and a very welcome one. We will definitely be back when we’re in the city next and will definitely pass this recommendation on.”

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