Harden's says
One of two Howies in Edinburgh; they are also at 10- 14 Victoria Street (carved out of the rock that the castle sits on) and in Aberdeen.
Harden's survey result
Summary
David Howie Scott’s flagship venue at the foot of Calton Hill celebrates its 30th anniversary last year as a purveyor of inexpensive Scottish classics. The odd reporter feels that it’s “nice enough, but not the stand-out it could be”, but that’s within the context of pretty solid ratings overall. There are two spinoffs in Edinburgh and one in Aberdeen.
Summary
David Howie Scott’s flagship venue at the foot of Calton Hill celebrates its 30th anniversary this year as a purveyor of inexpensive Scottish classics. The odd reporter feels that it’s “nice enough, but not the stand-out it could be”, but that’s within the context of pretty solid ratings overall. There are two spinoffs in Edinburgh and one in Aberdeen.
Summary
An Edinburgh institution after nearly 30 years’ service, David Howie Scott’s “consistent” and “good value” (and business-friendly) Waterloo Place flagship showcases Scottish ingredients and recipes, including venison from his Perthshire estate. There are now two offshoots in Edinburgh and one in Aberdeen.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £14.75 | £17.75 |  |
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| Dinner | £17.75 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £6.95 | £16.95 | £3.50 | £7.75 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £19.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £2.20 |
| Service | 10.00% |
29 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑5 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑5 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑5 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑5 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑5 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑5 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑5 pm |
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