The Selkie

4.7

950 Reviews

£25 and under

Café

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2 people

28 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Welcome to The Selkie. A family owned cafe bar.
Coffee, Cake and good wholesome food.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Café, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Tue–Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–7:45 pm
Phone number
01382 698210
Website
http://www.theselkie.scot/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
27 Exchange Street, Dundee, DD1 3DJ
Area
Dundee
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options

What 950 people are saying

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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Angus/Fife
Best Overall
Angus/Fife
Best Food
Angus/Fife
Best Service
Angus/Fife
Best Ambience
Angus/Fife
Best Value
Angus/Fife
Good for business meals
Angus/Fife
Good for groups
Angus/Fife
Healthy
Angus/Fife
Neighbourhood gem
Angus/Fife
Great for fine wines
Angus/Fife
Good for special occasions
Angus/Fife
Vegetarian-friendly
Angus/Fife
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Selkie offers a cozy and intimate dining experience with "fantastic food and very attentive staff." Guests rave about the "delicious tapas" and "great service," making it a "highly recommend" spot. The restaurant's "lovely atmosphere" and "great wine selection" enhance the experience, ensuring a delightful visit with "fabulous value for money."

950 Reviews

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Bellza
Aberdeen
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service. Good food. Comfortable restaurant
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Fiona
Angus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food/cocktails and great service. A lovely atmosphere too. Will be back.
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tracey
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great quality food at a good price. Staff were lovely and welcoming
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Lesley
Aberdeen
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening at The Selkie in exchange street. Great, friendly service and yummy tapas dishes. Overall great experience, would definitely recommend and will return
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Lynda
Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just love The Selkie, food brilliant. Staff r great and helpful, and the place is amazing
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Elaine
Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ford was cooked to perfection. Service was great.
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Susan
Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is quite simply superb and is fabulous value for money. The staff are polite and not too invasive. Completely recommend The Selkie.
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Muriel
Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a marvellous meal for my husbands birthday staff were very welcoming and even put a candle on his dear 😊 Will definitely be back
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Alison
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a lovely evening. The food was so tasty-highly recommend the sea bass and the mushrooms- the delicious garlicky olives.The wine was gorgeous too, and the waitress looking after us was really nice. We’ll definitely come back next time we’re in Dundee.
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Allan
Edinburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Friendly restaurant nice selection of small dishes to choose from. Also do various sandwiches and soup. Also special lunch deals available Wednesday to Friday
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FAQs

The Selkie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01382 698210.

The Selkie is rated 4.7 stars by 950 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

28 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

27 Exchange Street, Dundee, DD1 3DJ

Additional information

Area
Dundee
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Tue–Sat 9:00 am–12:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–7:45 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Café, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.theselkie.scot/
Phone number
01382 698210

The Selkie

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What 950 people are saying

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