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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6
4.6
494 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
The Mussel & Steak Bar is dedicated to serving high quality, fresh and locally sourced seafood & steaks, with warm service and welcoming surroundings. Our restaurant is located at the bottom of Victoria Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, just a few steps from the historic Royal Mile. While enjoying the best mussels, oysters and steaks that Scotland has to offer, you can catch a glimpse of Edinburgh Castle from our window.
Our menu features classic seafood and steak favourites with seasonal Scottish specialties: fresh oysters, kilo pots of steamed mussels, shellfish platters and delicious matured Scotch beef steaks. Sourced from the West to North coast of Scotland you can expect to find seafood specials of lobsters, crabs, langoustines and scallops.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 225 5028
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mussel and Steak Bar in Edinburgh offers a delightful dining experience with a diverse menu featuring exceptional steak and seafood. Guests rave about the "BEST" food and "fantastic" service, noting the friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and "amazing" mussels are standout highlights, making it a must-visit spot.

494 Reviews
  1. Andy

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, presented and taste was fantastic. Complimentary oysters were a nice touch. We had Cullen skink and scallops for starter, both excellent but the Cullen skink in particular was exceptional Mussels and sea bass for main course again both dishes were amazing. Would recommend

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  2. Rachel

    Edinburgh

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy food - the oysters were divine followed by seafood linguine which was delicious. Great service with a smile. I will be returning.

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  3. Sally

    Bath

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Waiting staff very friendly and helpful. Starter arrived and was very good unfortunately there was a wait of over 45mins before our main course arrived. We also found the tables were very close together the 3 people on the table were very very loud and and it was unpleasant watching them eat and spitting food. Such a shame for all the staff.

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  4. Liza

    London

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I was expecting so much better so unfortunately I was disappointed. I think the chef needs to up his/her standards for the price expected to be paid. The service was good and attentive but the smell of the restaurant was not good. Seafood pasta was certainly not what it said on the menu, not a bouillabaisse base sauce. Disappointing. Nice touch with the free oyster per person but again so much bits of shell and not super fresh.

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  5. Nikolas

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the one restaurant I always make sure I visit when in Edinburgh. It’s just over and above anything else. Don’t miss it!

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  6. Joe

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, food and vibe. Enjoyed the oysters and surf and turf!

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  7. Moira

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome meal. Great service. Complimentary oysters which was lovely surprise. Had salmon starter and fillet for main. Delicious, beautifully presented. Would recommend but book first as can be busy. So good came back the next night too!

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  8. julie

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibe, welcoming staff, excellently prepared baked whole fish.

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  9. SandraV

    Gloucestershire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming and friendly with delicious food! A must if you love shellfish.

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  10. Chloe

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a hidden gem. They made my mam feel so special for her birthday. The food was beautiful and the staff so friendly. We will definitely be back when we next visit Edinburgh

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FAQs

The Mussel and Steak Bar offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. The Mussel and Steak Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 225 5028.

The Mussel and Steak Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 494 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Mussel and Steak Bar

110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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