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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.7
4.7
521 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
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 521 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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.

521 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service & food was wonderful! Mussel’s must have & stinky toffee pudding- delightful!

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  2. LAURA

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at the Mussel and Steakhouse were absolutely lovely and very accommodating.

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  3. Lynda

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing meal. Took my Son for the 1st and he loved his meal. Haggis wellington and surf and turf for him. Scallops and steak for me was cooked to perfection. Service was excellent and talked you through the menu. Will definitely be back soon.

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  4. Kamonwan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh seafood, friendly staff, good vibe for dating and family

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  5. hannah

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here from a recommendation and couldn’t be more pleased. Food was amazing staff were so lovely, overall atmosphere and music in the restaurant was amazing too. Would 100% recommend 😊

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  6. Linda

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and friendly service. Was delighted that they offered complimentary oysters which tasted really fresh. We have the seafood linguine, ribs and mussels as well as sea bass special. Mussels were awesome. Highly recommend this dining place. Remember to book online!

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  7. Peter

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great tasting food and the service was attentive we had oysters as a taster which was a great experience. Salmon was fabulous and the filet steak was out of this world. Loved it. The staff were great with the right level of attentiveness and brought all we asked with a smile and some light chat. The restaurant is a little cool if you sit in the corridor on the lower floor.

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  8. Norman

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    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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  9. Tiffany

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    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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  10. Daniel

    Frankfurt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    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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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 4.7 stars by 521 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 13 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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