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White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar, Edinburgh,

White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

4.2
4.2
2205 Reviews
£26 to £40
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar, situated on the site of the oldest inn on the Royal Mile, serving the best of British seafood and shellfish sourced from boutique suppliers across the country. Expect small plates, sharing platters & hand-crafted cocktails washed down with a carefully curated selection of wine & fizz. Brought to you by the team behind Chop House & Monteiths.

A child or young person must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Children aged:
0-5 from 12pm until 9pm
5-17 from 12pm until 10pm

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary British, Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 629 5300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    The Royal Mile
  • Cross Street
    Canongate & St. Mary's Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    8 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar offers "absolutely fantastic" fresh seafood with standout oysters and creative tapas. The "friendly and attentive" staff enhance the dining experience. While some instances of slow service and limited availability occurred, the "super fresh" food and "wonderful" atmosphere make it a popular choice for seafood lovers in Edinburgh.

2,205 Reviews
  1. Morgan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were out of many menu items when we arrived but they still managed to serve a stellar meal.

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  2. Debra

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service felt rushed. All 3 side dishes never showed up. Wine glasses were taken from the table when we mentioned we were to have a cocktail then wine. Cocktail knocked over. Replaced at the end of the meal. No compensation for all the missteps. Apology from male server was abrupt. Female more sincere. Had been looking forward to the dinner. Left angry and kids left hungry. Even had to wait awhile for the bill.

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  3. Philip

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Exquisitely prepared and presented seafood dishes. Unfortunately a couple of favourites were off on our visit e.g. hake ceviche so the menu seemed a little constrained. Given the portions are so small, especially when sharing, each bite should have been "an experience"; yet the bustling, less formal setting and ambience didn't really support this. The oysters were very small, and £18 for two scallops seemed to be stretching things... Friendly and efficient staff however, and an impressive wine list.

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  4. Anne

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was terrible. We didn’t get everything we ordered and told the waiter and he said that it would be staggered but it never came. Staff were discussing service on the floor in front of everyone. Just a very odd experience all round. Food was ok though.

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  5. Lindsay

    Aberdeen

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great experience .. only complaint was how cold the venue was. Few sitting with coats on too. Otherwise lovely !

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  6. Aashana

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth it place to visit. perfect for date nights Good quality oysters

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  7. Nathan

    Edinburgh

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tasty plates seafood tapas with each dish elegant and interesting. Have the hake ceviche for a great take on laksa. The salt and pepper tempura prawn is melt in your mouth. Even their take on prawn toast - with lobster is memorable

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  8. Julia

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful small plates, great service and a lovely ambience. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening, wine also excellent. We’ll be back next time we visit Edinburgh

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  9. Maureen

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous food and wine. Service a little slow and table small when sharing or having small plates

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  10. Athanasios

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and service was excellent thanks to Hubert

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White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 2205 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

266 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Canongate & St. Mary's Street
  • Neighbourhood
    The Royal Mile
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary British, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    8 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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