White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came here with friends, as a group of four. We had a cold seafood platter and a hot seafood platter with drinks. We all agreed that the seafood was the best we’d ever had, presented beautifully. The staff are visible and attentive, and the ambience of the restaurant is spot on. We were having such a lovely evening that we forgot that we had tickets for a comedy show at 9pm! I wouldn’t hesitate to recognise this hidden gem and I hope that we can return the next time we’re in Edinburgh.
   

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   Eilidh

   Edinburgh3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I booked The White Horse Oyster Bar for my boyfriends birthday, as a special treat. From start to finish, our lunch experience was incredible. From entering, we were warmly welcomed by Hubert and taken to our seats at the speakeasy style, bar. Hubert’s knowledge and recommendations were fantastic. The wine he suggested complimented our plates perfectly. The food itself was superior and having booked our table during the oyster happy hour, made it even better. Each dish was beautifully presented, fresh and packed with flavour. The tempura oysters and the buttermilk cod were a highlight, paired with Hubert’s recommendation of the Conde Villar, Portuguese wine, which was a perfect match. From start to finish our whole experience at the White Horse Oyster Bar was one to remember. Thank you to Hubert for making our experience exceptional and to the talented chefs for such wonderful dishes. The White Horse Oyster Bar is not one to miss!
   

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   joe

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent restaurant with lovely food and great ambience
   

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   Rapha

   Berlin1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Hi, We came Friday evening for a dinner after receiving positive recommendations from local living in Edinburgh. Overall our experience didn't live up to the expectations, unfortunately. While ambiance was quite nice and cosy, the service was very disappointing. The waiters were more busy chatting with their friends sitting at the bar, than taking care of customers. And with 3 waiters for maybe 10 tables, you would expect more. Here some examples of what went wrong - We had to proactively ask for drinks but once those were empty, this was it and we were left all dinner with empty glasses on the table. After we finished our food, we were asked if we wanted sth more to drink. Kind of 1h too late. - Both our table and the one next to us were left with dirty plates for good 10-15min after finishing food. While at the same time we kept seeing the waiters having fun at the bar in front of us. - Part of our order had been forgotten (the starters). This can happen but then at least apologise for it and make up for it. The waiter smiled and said we could still get them after.
   

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   Emma

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was impeccable, food outstanding and ambience exactly as expected. 10/10 would recommend
   

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   Amber

   Birmingham7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, would highly recommend a visit and definitely sample the oysters
   

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   Neil VIP

   Denver7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful dinner but a bit too expensive for the portion size
   

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   Dana

   Edinburgh1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely ambience and cocktail selection. Good quality fish but quite bland preparation with overly buttery/creamy/mayonnaise sauces. Crab chips were a nice idea but came completely cold. Think a bit more imagination in menu and attention to detail on service could be required for the price point but all in all I’d recommend.
   

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   Jane

   Cheshire6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good menu choices. Waiting staff excellent on providing guidance.
   

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    Sandra

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a fabulous anniversary meal in the perfect of setting with attentive service and great celebration of seafood on across a lovely range of small plates.
    

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