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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6
4.6
495 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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 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

Menu

Lunch Menu is Served on, Monday 11:30am – 3:00pm (last order 2:30pm) Saturday & Sunday 11:30am – 4:00pm (last order 3:30pm)

Starters

  • 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

                              Last updated: 12 May 2022

                              What 495 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.

                              495 Reviews

                              1. Emily

                                Sydney

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined 6 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Just great and staff so friendly, i would recommend Mussel and Steak bar

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                              2. Andy

                                Manchester

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined on 19 November 2024

                                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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                              3. Rachel

                                Edinburgh

                                18 reviews

                                5.0

                                18 reviews

                                Dined on 15 November 2024

                                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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                              4. 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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                              5. 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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                              6. 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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                              7. 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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                              8. 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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                              9. 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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                              10. 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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                              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 495 OpenTable diners.

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

                              Make a booking

                              2 people
                              19:00
                              Booked 24 times today

                              Order delivery or takeout

                              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 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
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