I love steak. Potentially one of my favourite meals. So when a voucher came out for two steaks, a bottle of wine, salad and chips for \u00a328 from Smoke Stack I was on it like a car bonnet (yes, I just went there).\n\nThe restaurant is laid back, not a fancy affair, great for pre / post pub grub. However the prices are still quite 'fancy' in and of themselves. \u00a316.95 for a steak with no sides. I saw a table next to us receive their steak main. And it was just that. A steak, on a plate, with one leaf of lettuce as garnish. So add on sides and you'll be looking at \u00a320 - \u00a322 for a steak main. Quite pricey.\n\nNow, given that, I have to say I wasn't overly impressed with the steak. It was sirloin. It wasn't badly cooked although when I asked for rare it was more medium (not even medium-rare). But still enjoyable to eat nonetheless. It's just I've been to many other restaurants in Edinburgh that do amazing steaks, at a cheaper price. It was like a shop-bought steak grilled at home. Nice but...quite underwhelming.\n\nThe calamari starter was really, really good and the mussells looked tasty. I've also heard the burgers are outstanding. So it wasn't that it wasn't good food, it's just for a steak house charging \u00a320 for a main, the quality really didn't reflect the price.\n\nSo don't know if I'd rush back, given the other delicious eateries nearby as well, but it was a nice meal all the same.\n\nBoy sitting on this fence is sore.....
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