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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.7 (596)
£26 to £40
Scottish
110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 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
    0131 225 5028
  • Website
    https://musselandsteakbar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Mussel and Steak Bar's menu was last updated on 09/04/2025.

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£8.00

    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

        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

                    • Home Made Sauces£2.50

                      peppercorn, whisky, garlic & parsley butter

                      Desserts

                      • Ice Cream / Sorbet£3.95

                        two scoops of locally sourced ice cream

                        • Skinny Baileys Cheesecake£8.00

                          White chocolate, Baileys, fruit compote, chocolate shard

                          • Sticky Toffee Pudding£8.00

                            Salted caramel toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream

                            Last updated: 9 April 2025

                            What 596 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
                            • 4.5Ambience
                            • 4.5Value

                            Noise • Energetic

                            Loved For

                            • Edinburgh/Midlothian

                              Scottish

                            • Edinburgh

                              Best Service

                            • Edinburgh

                              Scottish

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            The Mussel and Steak Bar offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "massive" mussels and perfectly cooked steak. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "friendly staff," creating a "welcoming atmosphere." The menu features standout dishes like oysters and haggis wellington, with generous portions and "delicious" flavors. Highly recommended!

                            596 Reviews

                            1. Cliff

                              Wilmington3 reviews

                              4.0

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Good and drink were above average. I ordered a second beer that was never delivered (I was not charged for it). The restaurant was clean. I expected more, based upon earlier reviews.

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                            2. Linda

                              Edinburgh1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined 4 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Great , friendly service . Both had different soup for lunch , delicious 😋

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                            3. Philip

                              Thailand4 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Oysters, seafood platter, surf and turk are very good. Service is excellent!

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                            4. Rachel

                              Orlando24 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 6 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Phenomenal! The best mussels I’ve had in… ever! I had the chili garlic, and it was a delight. Not oily or fatty, perfect balance of garlic with a touch of heat in a delightful broth. Ordered steamed rice with the dish so I could mop up the leftover sauce after devouring the mussels. Perfect pair! Husband had filet that was cooked perfectly. He loved the peppercorn sauce and the fries were crispy and delish. Our server was also friendly and attentive. We finished with the skinny cheesecake and were not disappointed. Wish I lived next door to this spot!

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                            5. Sebastien

                              Edinburgh1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined 7 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Superbe adresse ! Très bon repas lors de notre séjour à Edimbourg.

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                            6. Cheryl

                              Edinburgh2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 10 May 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              An absolutely delicious lunch, good service and good value 👍

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                            7. Sian

                              Edinburgh1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on 9 May 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Amazing. We went for the 20th Anniversary and the whole experience was 5 star and unforgettable. Thank you for the welcome, the NYC vibe, the hosts, the pianist, the entertainment, the service staff, THE FOOD...THE FOOD. Was out of this world. 2005 prices but Michelin star quality. Absolutely brilliant 👏 👌 😀

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                            8. Marlene

                              Philadelphia13 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 2 May 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Lively ambiance with friendly staff. The food was excellent!

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                            9. Gordon

                              Edinburgh4 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 2 May 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Great food , excellent service can definitely recommend it . Ideally situated in the grass market .

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                            10. Toinette

                              London2 reviews

                              4.0

                              Dined on 1 May 2025

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Great seafood spot in the Old Town! Generous portions, wide selection, and the mussels are massive—perfect for sharing. Highly recommend!

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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 596 OpenTable diners.

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

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                            3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
                            4. Edinburgh
                            5. Old Town

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                            2 people
                            19:00
                            Booked 28 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
                              Order direct
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