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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.7
4.7
568 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish
110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 568 people are saying

The Mussel and Steak Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mussel and Steak Bar in Edinburgh is a beloved gem offering "top notch food" and "brilliant, friendly service." Renowned for its fresh seafood, including "magnificent mussels" and "the best Cullen skink," it provides a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing experience," making it a must-visit spot.
568 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot recommend this place enough. Just googled it and came top of the list on Open Table. More than deserves it. Lovely service, friendly staff and top notch food. Pricing surprisingly great value considering the location. Icing on the cake, not a chain and independent.

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  2. Simon VIP

    London32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful seafood. Surf and turf was excellent and the seafood platter was first class. Brilliant, friendly service

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  3. Adam

    London22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience in Edinburgh, would bring friends and family back here any time. Great menu, ambience is really nice, staff are super helpful. The haggis wellington starter and kilo of mussels were a great combo, especially paired with the dark ale. Must try!

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  4. Mrsted

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal. The seafood was fresh,tasty and cooked perfectly. The service was excellent, the young man who looked after us was knowledgeable, helpful and added to our great experience. I’m sorry I didn’t remember your name, but it was 1.30 Sunday 23/03/25.🤩🤩🤩

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  5. Gabriele

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zur Begrüssung bekamen wir zuerst je 1 Auster. Lecker. Das Essen war sehr gut. Die Bedienung rasch und äusserst freundlich mit einer Prise Humor. Eine schöne Auswahl an Muscheln, Fisch, Fleisch und auch Vegi.

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  6. Ferret

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best langoudtines ever!!!. Lobster and mussels were fab. Excellent service from Edward.

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  7. Anne

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal and service will definitely be back 👍😋

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  8. aoidin

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Table for one is still somewhat random as in you never know where you will be placed and this time I was a little shocked, upstairs in the corner I front of the fire exit with light directly on me. But that’s it my anxiety went down as soon as my sever chatted with me and took my order. Wine was yummy a all my food was delicious from my oysters to my surf and turf delicious and my steak was perfect 🤩

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  9. David

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small place but a great location and feel. Food was fantastic.

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  10. Malcolm

    Cumbria7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service will lovely staff. Fantastic food and ambience. Compliments to everyone .…

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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 568 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Old Town

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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