The Botanist at Keavil House

Name: The Botanist at Keavil House
Address: Crossford, Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom, KY12 8NN
Telephone: 01383 736258
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (102)

£26 to £40

British

Crossford, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 8NN

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Good for groups

Our Head Chef, Phil Yates, has created a menu which offers everything from gourmet sandwiches, to amazing burgers, to delicious salads, to 28 day aged prime steaks, to classic favourites. Our restaurant terrace and garden has tables for outside dining and our bar and lounge are comfortable places to relax before or after your meal. The Botanist at Keavil House is perfect for a casual lunch on Saturday and Sunday or dinner on any evening. We offer traditional lunch roasts at weekends and a children's menu is always available. You can reserve a table for lunch from 12.00pm to 2.00pm and for dinner in the evening from 5.00pm to 9.00pm.

If you are celebrating a birthday, an engagement, a wedding anniversary or a family occasion we promise to make the event special for you. You can reserve a private dining rooms for your special occassion dining.

Visit: https://www.keavilhouse.co.uk/restaurant to view menus.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Vegetarian, Grill
Hours of operation
Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01383 736258
Website
https://www.keavilhouse.co.uk/restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Phil Yates
Catering
The Botanist Bistro restaurant offers classic favourites from chef Phil Yates and his team. Produce is local and Scottish from independent suppliers where available. Steaks are 28 day aged. We can cater for vegetarian, vegan and other dietry requirements.
Private party facilities
The Botanist Bistro and private dining rooms are perfect for celebrating a special occasion. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, an engagement, a wedding anniversary or a family occasion we promise to make the event special for you.

Location
Crossford, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 8NN
Neighborhood
Dunfermline
Cross street
Main Street, Crossford
Parking details
Ample free parking. Well lit car park. Free EV charging.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 102 people are saying

The Botanist at Keavil House 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

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.0Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Energetic

102 Reviews

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Gerry
Edinburgh/Midlothian23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very tasty food served by really friendly and efficient staff in a wonderful setting.
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Blair
Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire1 review
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Nice food but service was very poor. We didn't get drinks until after food arrived and had to ask twice for it. Food took a while to arrive and when my wife asked for extra gravy as the steak pie was a bit dry they just never came back with it so my wife ended up having to leave it as it was cold because she waited so long. A shame as the food was nice.
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Bill
Angus/Fife1 review
2.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Hotel OK but slightly dated, somewhat hyped up on website, no telephones nor tea making facilities in rooms. Food very poor, was looking forward to eating there after reading website, reality somewhat different, limited menu choice, food lacking flavour, possibly worst breakfast I have had in a hotel, I had a table booked for both nights of my stay, second night I ate elsewhere.
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Dorota
Angus/Fife1 review
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best steaks I have ever had. Also, the starter was amazing. Thank you.
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MikeO
Bath/Somerset1 review
1.0
Dined on May 12, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made a reservation online half an hour before arriving, we got there exactly on time and were told that they could not honour service at that time. There was a very big party in and I saw that the reservation book had big crossings out for a pre-booked party across the time I had booked just half an hour earlier. They offered a later slot, but with such a big party just having settled down I declined as I supposed there would be a long delay in the food arriving. The restaurant management need to ensure proper coordination of online bookings with reality in the dining room.
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FredaP
Cumbria5 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 27, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My husband's chicken liver pate seemed shop bought and when he asked for it was slid onto the table in foil packaging straight from fridge and not presented on dish. Our steaks were good, as was wine and apple crumble. Red wine seemed to be served in white wine glasses.
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margarett
Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a fabulous birthday meal at the restaurant. The vegetarian haggis meal was absolutely amazing I've never tasted anything like it I highly recommend. Also was treated to a glass of prosecco for my birthday. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Angus/Fife2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 9, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service is always lovely but I’m conscious that with things like the Kiev burger it would be good to offer a smaller portion as well or an option with salad.
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GillianM
Angus/Fife1 review
4.0
Dined on April 1, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal and well presented. Staff very pleasant and helpful
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FamilyTimes
Angus/Fife1 review
2.0
Dined on March 26, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall disappointing menu & felt expensive for range and standard on offer. Definitely not the quality it used to be.
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FAQs

The Botanist at Keavil House is rated 4.1 stars by 102 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

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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Crossford, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 8NN

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street, Crossford
Neighborhood
Dunfermline
Hours of operation
Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Vegetarian, Grill
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Ample free parking. Well lit car park. Free EV charging.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Phil Yates
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.keavilhouse.co.uk/restaurant
Phone number
01383 736258
Catering
The Botanist Bistro restaurant offers classic favourites from chef Phil Yates and his team. Produce is local and Scottish from independent suppliers where available. Steaks are 28 day aged. We can cater for vegetarian, vegan and other dietry requirements.
Private party facilities
The Botanist Bistro and private dining rooms are perfect for celebrating a special occasion. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, an engagement, a wedding anniversary or a family occasion we promise to make the event special for you.

The Botanist at Keavil House

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