Maxies Bistro

When we there in December '14 Maxie's was amazing. This time upon return something was VERY different. We understood that Scotland had just been affe ted by flooding but they were openamd seemed not affected. First the staff was no where near as friendly. They seemed in no hurry to serve guests but ina BIG hurry to clear and turn over tables. The quality was no where near as nice, the prices had gone up and the portions went down. We will not be going back sadly.

Casual pub type fare, friendly service. Salmon was especially good and fish and chips nor too oily. Great location near grassmarket. Good choice if you are in neighborhood.

Food was delicious and portion sizes were huge. Unfortunately our table wasn't ready when we arrived so we were asked to go for a drink somewhere as there was no where to wait and everything from then on was a bit rushed to get us out in time for the next booking.

Food was well below average , sauce with haggis starter was like a cheap chicken soup , seafood pasta was covered in peppers and onions and sauce was bland , garlic bread was a baguette halved it wasn't half toasted , plus side oysters were ok and staff dealing with complaint were lovely , throwing this quality of food at tourists is not what Scottish hospitality is all about come on folks raise your standards

Our meal at Maxies was perfect. We had excellent food - the haggis soup was amazing!! 3 courses each and couldn't fault them! Good was so fresh and cooked perfectly. Great friendly attentive service too- will definitely be back!

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

Fantastic locally sourced food with attentive and professional waiting staff. A jewel of a restaurant tucked away in the centre of the old town. It is the very essence of what we have come to expect from Edinburgh. We will come back again.

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.

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, 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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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