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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.7
4.7
575 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish
110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Fri–Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 575 people are saying

The Mussel and Steak Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mussel and Steak Bar in Edinburgh is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "superb staff." Diners rave about "fresh and delicious seafood," including the standout mussels and complimentary oysters. The restaurant's "friendly and welcoming" atmosphere and reasonable pricing make it a must-visit for both locals and tourists.

575 Reviews
  1. justin

    Liverpool4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food. The cold starter platter is a must for any seafood lovers; beautiful produce given buckets of respect. The steak and mussels surf and turf was also delightful. The steak was cooked beautifully and the mussels were glorious, especially with that crusty bread to soak up that moreish sauce. Service was amazing and we really enjoyed our time here.

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  2. Christina

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant in Grassmarket. One of the better meals we had in Edinburgh. Service was exceptional and food was very good.

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  3. Laura

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely lunch with our boys at the Mussel and Steak Bar - great food and lovely service (from people who know exactly the right amount of time to take with customers, all whilst being pretty busy!). We’ll be back!

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  4. Dana

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, excellent wine suggestions! Superb staff. Loved it and will be back!

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  5. Stuart

    Glasgow3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding. Venison & beef cooked to perfection. The flavours were all delicious. Lovely touch with the complimentary oyster tasters. Staff were amazing as well.

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  6. Gordon

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Mussel and steak Highly recommend it The food was wonderful, and excellent service Definitely be going back soon

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  7. Nick

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot recommend this place enough. Just googled it and came top of the list on Open Table. More than deserves it. Lovely service, friendly staff and top notch food. Pricing surprisingly great value considering the location. Icing on the cake, not a chain and independent.

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  8. Simon VIP

    London33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful seafood. Surf and turf was excellent and the seafood platter was first class. Brilliant, friendly service

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  9. Adam

    London22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience in Edinburgh, would bring friends and family back here any time. Great menu, ambience is really nice, staff are super helpful. The haggis wellington starter and kilo of mussels were a great combo, especially paired with the dark ale. Must try!

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  10. Mrsted

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal. The seafood was fresh,tasty and cooked perfectly. The service was excellent, the young man who looked after us was knowledgeable, helpful and added to our great experience. I’m sorry I didn’t remember your name, but it was 1.30 Sunday 23/03/25.🤩🤩🤩

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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 4.7 stars by 575 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Old Town

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
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 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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