The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6

494 Reviews

£26 to £40

Scottish

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2 people

22 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 21 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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish, Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0131 225 5028
Website
https://musselandsteakbar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH
Area
Old Town
Parking details
None
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day£3.95
fresh bread
Cullen Skink£4.95
smoked haddock chowder, potato, leek, celery, cream, fresh bread
Haggis Wellington£4.25
haggis, wrapped in puff pastry, whisky sauce
Crispy Veg Gyoza£4.50
crispy fried gyoza dumplings, pomegranate salad, soy sesame dipping sauce
Garlic Bread£3.25
garlic butter, parsley

Mains

Mussel & Steak Bar Pork Loing Surf & Turf£15.95
10oz pork loin steak served with 1/2 kilo of mussels, crevettes cooked with a choice of sauce - white wine, shallots, garlic & cream - chilli & garlic
½ Kilo Rope Grown Scottish Mussels£8.50
choice of sauce: whte wine, shallots, garlic, cream or chilli & garlic
Karaage Chicken & Chips£13.25
Japanese style fried chicken, mixed salad, chilli aioli, chips cooked in beef dripping
Pork Loin Steak£14.95
10oz pork loin steak, beef dripping chips, dressed salad
Beer Battered Fish & Chips£11.95
garden peas, tartare sauce, salad, beef dripping chips
Linguini£10.95
mediterranean vegetables, chilli, garlic, toasted pine nuts, micro herb
Ramen Noodles
pak choi, chilli sesame beansprouts, marinated egg, spring onion, noodle in rich pork & chicken bone broth choice of toppings
- Karaage Chicken£11.25
- Seafood£13.25
Home Made Sauces£2.50
peppercorn, whisky, garlic & parsley butter

Desserts

Creme Brulee£5.25
Ice Cream / Sorbet£3.95
two scoops of locally sourced ice cream

What 494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Scottish
Edinburgh
Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Mussel and Steak Bar in Edinburgh offers a delightful dining experience with a diverse menu featuring exceptional steak and seafood. Guests rave about the "BEST" food and "fantastic" service, noting the friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and "amazing" mussels are standout highlights, making it a must-visit spot.

494 Reviews

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Andy
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, presented and taste was fantastic. Complimentary oysters were a nice touch. We had Cullen skink and scallops for starter, both excellent but the Cullen skink in particular was exceptional Mussels and sea bass for main course again both dishes were amazing. Would recommend
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Rachel
Edinburgh
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yummy food - the oysters were divine followed by seafood linguine which was delicious. Great service with a smile. I will be returning.
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Sally
Bath
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Waiting staff very friendly and helpful. Starter arrived and was very good unfortunately there was a wait of over 45mins before our main course arrived. We also found the tables were very close together the 3 people on the table were very very loud and and it was unpleasant watching them eat and spitting food. Such a shame for all the staff.
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Liza
London
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I was expecting so much better so unfortunately I was disappointed. I think the chef needs to up his/her standards for the price expected to be paid. The service was good and attentive but the smell of the restaurant was not good. Seafood pasta was certainly not what it said on the menu, not a bouillabaisse base sauce. Disappointing. Nice touch with the free oyster per person but again so much bits of shell and not super fresh.
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Nikolas
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the one restaurant I always make sure I visit when in Edinburgh. It’s just over and above anything else. Don’t miss it!
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Joe
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff, food and vibe. Enjoyed the oysters and surf and turf!
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Moira
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome meal. Great service. Complimentary oysters which was lovely surprise. Had salmon starter and fillet for main. Delicious, beautifully presented. Would recommend but book first as can be busy. So good came back the next night too!
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julie
Richmond
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great vibe, welcoming staff, excellently prepared baked whole fish.
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SandraV
Gloucestershire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very welcoming and friendly with delicious food! A must if you love shellfish.
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Chloe
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a hidden gem. They made my mam feel so special for her birthday. The food was beautiful and the staff so friendly. We will definitely be back when we next visit Edinburgh
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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 494 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

22 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 21 times today

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110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

Additional information

Area
Old Town
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon, Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

Website
https://musselandsteakbar.com/
Phone number
0131 225 5028

The Mussel and Steak Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Seafood Linguini

Oyster Shots

Steak Sauces

Menu

Starters

Soup of the Day£3.95

Cullen Skink£4.95

Haggis Wellington£4.25

Crispy Veg Gyoza£4.50

Garlic Bread£3.25

Mains

Mussel & Steak Bar Pork Loing Surf & Turf£15.95

½ Kilo Rope Grown Scottish Mussels£8.50

Karaage Chicken & Chips£13.25

Pork Loin Steak£14.95

Beer Battered Fish & Chips£11.95

Linguini£10.95

Ramen Noodles

Home Made Sauces£2.50

Desserts

Creme Brulee£5.25

Ice Cream / Sorbet£3.95

What 494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Mussel and Steak Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Mussel and Steak Bar restaurant rated?

Is The Mussel and Steak Bar currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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