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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.7 (584)
£26 to £40
Scottish
110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 584 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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "the best mussels I've ever tasted" and "perfectly cooked steak." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and rave about the "amazing food" and "complimentary oysters." It's a must-visit for seafood lovers, with a cozy atmosphere and great value.

584 Reviews
  1. Craig Anthony

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming atmosphere. The food was fabulous - especially oysters!! What truly elevated the experience, however, was our waitress. She was attentive and friendly without being intrusive and made us feel genuinely cared for throughout the meal. The overall vibe of the restaurant was friendly and pretty relaxed, with staff going out of their way to make everyone feel at home. It’s rare to find a place that nails both the culinary and hospitality side so well. Highly recommended!

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  2. James VIP

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dinner tonight. The food was incredible and the staff were accommodating, personable, and attentive. Truly a very special and memorable evening.

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  3. Vicki

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely restaurant, the staff are attentive and the food was amazing. Would highly recommend if you are a steak lover 😋

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  4. Ema

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was really good, oysters fresh and huge, lobster perfectly cooked, ribs were delicious and plata was great. Ambient needs improvement as would definitely make experience better.Some cushions on seats etc.

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  5. Brian

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant, and have never had a bad experience here. The staff are always incredibly helpful and attentive in the right way. The menu isn't huge, but you get what it says in the name in many excellent ways, as well as a few unusual other items. Particularly love the Oysters as well as the mussels, and the Chili ribs have a kick without being too much for anybody.

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  6. Trudy

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best mussels I've ever tasted. delicious and plentiful

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  7. Dan

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately our mussels weren’t cooked particularly well. Everything was wonderful.

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  8. Elena

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, very good service. Place is always busy for a reason!

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  9. Terri

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, as was the service. The mussels were my favourite part of the meal.

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  10. justin

    Liverpool4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    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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FAQs

The Mussel and Steak Bar offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. The Mussel and Steak Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 225 5028.

The Mussel and Steak Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 584 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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for The Mussel and Steak Bar

110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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