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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6
4.6
510 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish
A photo of The Mussel and Steak Bar restaurant

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6
£26 to £40
Scottish
Old Town

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 510 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 is a beloved dining spot offering an exceptional menu of steak and seafood. Guests rave about its "amazing food" and "attentive staff." Despite its busy ambiance, the service remains "efficient and friendly." Ideal for business meetings or special occasions, this restaurant promises a memorable culinary experience.

510 Reviews
  1. Tiffany

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service both outstanding. Will definitely be visiting again next time we're in the city!

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  2. Daniel

    Frankfurt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and service was exceptional. Anna’s smile brightened the room…

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  3. Katharine

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable experience with delightful, charming and efficient staff. Complimentary oysters to start was a pleasant surprise. The food was generous and delicious.

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  4. Benson

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, Steak perfectly cooked and staff fantastic

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  5. Ross

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Place and fantastic food. Family friendly and thoroughly recommend.

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  6. Chris

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and service is excellent. Second time we’ve been, we try to go whenever we are in Edinburgh.

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  7. Debbie

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit fior us. Unfortunately there was a table of very loud people next to us which made it difficult to hear each other but the food and service was excellent. Loved the complimentary oyster, not tried before! We would go again if we return to Edinburgh in the future.

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  8. James

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Sitting near entrance, door continually being opened, would not close properly had to be done by staff when anyone came or went, it was an exceptionally cold day but meant you were not comfortable and could not enjoy your meal as much as you would have liked. Issue MUST be addressed ASAP

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  9. Volker

    Berlin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sonntag Abend der 2. Dezember, ich bin in Edinburgh und habe einen Tisch in der Mussel & Steak Bar reserviert. Ich war ein paar Minuten früher da wurde aber trotzdem sehr freundlich empfangen. Die Bedienung war super freundlich und Essen und Getränke flott bestellt. Ich hatte 6 Austern als Vorspeise und das Surf & Turf als Hauptgericht. Das Essen war super lecker. Austern waren der Hammer und Steak und Muscheln genau so lecker. Es ist nicht ganz billig, aber die Qualität war klasse. Mir hat die Atmosphäre im Lokal sehr gut gefallen. Ich komme definitiv wieder. Danke für einen schönen Abend.

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  10. Darren

    Newcastle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3 years in a row we have been to this restaurant when we visit Edinburgh. Food is beautiful Everytime one of my favourites

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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 510 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of The Mussel and Steak Bar restaurant

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6
£26 to £40
Scottish
Old Town

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Mussel and Steak Bar

110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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