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Skua

4.7
4.7
11 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Skua is a small basement restaurant and bar located on St Stephen street in Stockbridge. The food menu, led by Head Chef James Aikman, is seasonal, refined, well balanced and innovative. Drawing from a large library of pickled and fermented produce year round the kitchen team offers dishes that punch well above their weight and are produced in an exceptionally small space, visible to guests as they enter the restaurant. The cocktail programme, spearheaded by Jacob Thunder is equally innovative and playful with a regularly rotating selection of house favourites as well as the classics available on request. Skua has been listed in the Michelin Guide and The Good Food Guide since its opening year in 2023.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary British, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    0131 202 7834
  • Website
    http://www.skua.scot/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Drinks and Bar Snacks Only

    Multiple dates available
    After 10pm we remain open as a bar, with a small selection of snacks available until we close. The main kitchen will not be able to prepare dishes from the main menu during tis time.
    Drinks and Bar Snacks Only photo

Menu

Snacks

  • Bread | Katy Rodger's Cultured Butter (V)£2.50

    • Large£5.00

  • Nocellara | Guindilla (V)£4.00

    • Coppa£10.00

      • Oyster | Beach Rose | Green Strawberry£4.50

        • Chickpea Panisse | Fennel | Summer Herbs (V)£5.00

          • Kimchi (V)£3.00

            • Skua Fried Chicken 1.0 | Hot Sauce£5.00

              Plates

              • I.O.W Tomatoes | Gooseberries | Sorrel (V)£14.00

                • Braised Shallot | Plum | Pancetta | Spruce£14.00

                  • Free Co Beef Tartar | Anchovy | Spelt | Fermented Leek£15.00

                    • Scallop | Delica Pumpkin | Blackcurrant Leaf£15.00

                      • Pink Fir | Walnut | Cheddar | Fermented Ramson (V)£15.00

                        • Sea Trout | Sweet Potato | Cucumber | Aji Amarillo£14.00

                          • Skua Fried Chicken 2.0 | Scotch Bonnet | Hung Yoghurt£22.00

                            • Market Fish | Taramasalata | Sea Plantain£28.00

                              • Sirloin | Girolle | Variegated Kale | Pedro Ximenez£30.00

                                Dessert

                                • Woodruff Set Cream | Green Pine | Fig£8.00

                                  House Cocktails

                                  • Stockbridge Sour£10.00

                                    Single Malt | Symphony 6 | Douglas Fir | Red Wine

                                    • Paulie Walnuts£10.00

                                      Toasted Walnut Brandy | Maraschino | House Vermouth

                                      • Not Another Gin Fizz£11.00

                                        Purple Carrot Vodka | Kwai Feh | Rose Vermouth | Ginger

                                        • Sour Grapes£10.00

                                          Midori | Suze | Verjus | Tequila

                                          • Kim’s Chi£10.00

                                            Mezcal | Ancho Reyes | Sherry | Kimchi

                                            • Red Hackle£9.00

                                              Lind & Lime Gin | Tawny Port | Campari

                                              • Creme Brulee£11.00

                                                White Chocolate | Licor 43 | Olorosso

                                                • Blood Orange Fizz 0%£7.00

                                                  Lyres Italian Blood Orange | Ginger | Soda

                                                  Uncategorised

                                                  • Bread | Butter

                                                    • Oyster | Blackcurrant Leaf | Olive Oil

                                                      • Beetroot Tart | Apple

                                                        • Smoked Cheese Donut | Guanciale | Chive

                                                          • Toasted Oat | Leek | Balck Pepper

                                                            • Grilled Seabass | Cauliflower | Leek | Jersey Royals

                                                              • Free Co Lamb | Tenderstem | Yoghurt | Bordelaise

                                                                • Hen of the Woods | Alexanders | Spruce

                                                                  • Ricotta | Blood Orange

                                                                    Last updated: 28 October 2024

                                                                    What 11 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                    4.7
                                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                                    11 Reviews

                                                                    1. Brian

                                                                      Edinburgh

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Lovely & intimate, food interesting & full of outstanding flavours

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                                                                    2. Vici

                                                                      Manchester

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Food was hit and miss. An appetizer came out cold in the middle was replaced but still cold. Fish dish still raw and cold in the middle. Other dishes were lovely…..

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                                                                    3. Nicola

                                                                      Edinburgh

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Amazing food and the staff were lovely! We will definitely be back.

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                                                                    4. Diana

                                                                      Orlando

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 13 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Great as always! Dinner was delicious and the staff is super friendly.

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                                                                    5. William

                                                                      Edinburgh

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Exciting tasty food served by well informed staff in a stylish environment. We had a great evening out here. Delicious venison and sea bass, and the vegetarian accompaniments were outstanding too. Only tiny suggestion would be to have more than one pudding option- but then I love my puddings and am just not a fan of affogato!

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                                                                    6. Jamie

                                                                      Edinburgh

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      High hopes having heard great things but were not blown away by the dishes especially at that price point. Another factor is portion sizes - on the small side. Staff all very nice.

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                                                                    7. Tara

                                                                      Edinburgh

                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Second time here. Food and service was as good as the first time.

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                                                                    8. louise

                                                                      London

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      It’s not often I’m surprised by food in restaurants nowadays but this menu is well thought out and stretches the imagination. The taste is as good as the style in Skua. I’d recommend it highly. Friendly service also.

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                                                                    9. Eduardo

                                                                      Edinburgh

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 26 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Very lovely experience. Beautiful minimalist deco, dark and sexy room. We shared four dishes, market fish was outstanding and steak tartare very tasty and balanced, mussels delicious and shiitake good. We also had a couple of cocktails and wine. Really enjoyed.

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                                                                    10. Francesca

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      London

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 21 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      This restaurant is truly a hidden gem. The understated menu doesn't do the dishes justice, everything had incredible flavour and was cooked exceptionally. The service was really good with the staff being friendly, amiable and really knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Skua is rated 4.7 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                    2 people
                                                                    19:00
                                                                    Booked 5 times today
                                                                    Experiences are available.
                                                                    Google Map for Skua

                                                                    49 St Stephen St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 5AH

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Area
                                                                      Edinburgh
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      £26 to £40
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      Scottish, Contemporary British, Modern European
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Fine Dining
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      None
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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