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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6
4.6
518 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:30
Booked 32 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 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 518 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 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.

                              518 Reviews

                              1. Kamonwan

                                Edinburgh

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined 1 day 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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                              2. hannah

                                Edinburgh

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined 1 day 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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                              3. Linda

                                San Francisco

                                3 reviews

                                4.0

                                3 reviews

                                Dined 3 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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                              4. Peter

                                Edinburgh

                                2 reviews

                                5.0

                                2 reviews

                                Dined 3 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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                              5. Norman

                                VIP

                                Edinburgh

                                23 reviews

                                4.0

                                23 reviews

                                Dined 6 days ago

                                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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                              6. Tiffany

                                Kent

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined 6 days ago

                                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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                              7. Daniel

                                Frankfurt

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined 7 days ago

                                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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                              8. Alyson

                                Edinburgh

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined 7 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                You will not be disappointed with your meal at Mussel & Steak. The complimentary oyster was a lovely touch and very different. I had the lobster and it was amazing. The staff were all excellent and lovely with it.

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                              9. Rachael

                                Cheshire

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined on 14 December 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                The staff were welcoming and friendly, the restaurant was cosy and inviting and the food was exceptional. We had complementary oysters which were delicious and then I had Cullen Skint soup which was the best soup I’ve ever had it had so much fish in it and was so creamy, followed by the surf and turf, the steak was cooked perfectly and the mussels were delicious - the portions sizes were huge which was a bonus. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and visit again if we go back to Edinburgh

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                              10. Katharine

                                Yorkshire

                                2 reviews

                                5.0

                                2 reviews

                                Dined on 14 December 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Enjoyable experience with delightful, charming and efficient staff. Complimentary oysters to start was a pleasant surprise. The food was generous and delicious.

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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 518 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
                              19:30
                              Booked 32 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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