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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6
4.6
513 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 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 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    0131 225 5028
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 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.

513 Reviews
  1. Norman

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy on a Tuesday night. We had the Christmas menu at £50. Quite expensive but the choices available were good value for all three courses. A free oyster each was a nice touch to start. Service pretty good for a busy night.

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  2. Tiffany

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days 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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  3. Daniel

    Frankfurt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  4. Alyson

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You will not be disappointed with your meal at Mussel & Steak. The complimentary oyster was a lovely touch and very different. I had the lobster and it was amazing. The staff were all excellent and lovely with it.

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  5. Rachael

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were welcoming and friendly, the restaurant was cosy and inviting and the food was exceptional. We had complementary oysters which were delicious and then I had Cullen Skint soup which was the best soup I’ve ever had it had so much fish in it and was so creamy, followed by the surf and turf, the steak was cooked perfectly and the mussels were delicious - the portions sizes were huge which was a bonus. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and visit again if we go back to Edinburgh

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  6. Katharine

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  7. Benson

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  8. Ross

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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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  9. Chris

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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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  10. Debbie

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    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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FAQs

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

The Mussel and Steak Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 513 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 29 times today

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Google Map for The Mussel and Steak Bar

110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

Additional information

  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Fri–Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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