18 Restaurant in Fife

Fantastic Afternoon Tea with "fizz". First class service in a stunning setting. Definitely well worth a visit.

We went for a family Sunday lunch. Setting and atmosphere good, staff were attentive enough but the food let it down. The food was warm at best and the gravy terrible. I needed my food reheated whilst other family members ate. Our other experiences at the 18 restaurant have been better.

We held our post-wedding brunch at 18 Restaurant and could not be more thrilled with how it went! Even though this was a new type of event for them, they were so easy to work with and things went perfectly. We rented the entire restaurant from 10AM - 1PM and the space was perfect for a relaxed brunch. The food really exceeded our expectation and the staff ensured it was kept hot, replenished regularly and tables kept clean as guests circulated in and out. Really appreciate all the work of the staff and would definitely recommend if you're thinking of hiring for an event!

18StAndrews is a must do for dinner when in St Andrews, from the incredible views over the Old Course and R&A club house to the wonderful food and ambiance this must be on your list of must see restaurants!

Amazing Sunday lunch by far one of the best I’ve had, We had the 3 courses deal and were blown away with the quality of food for the price. That fish cake starter was very tasty and presented beautifully, the roast beef was excellently cooked and the trimmings were perfect. Apple crumble dessert was outstanding. Service was great and staff very attentive, definitely be back for this again in the near future.

My wife and I dined in the 18 restaurant on our anniversary in June, we were excited to try the restaurant after being unable to book a table the previous year. Initially when we first arrived, we were led to the bar by our snooty and indifferent maître d. Why is this lady employed in a front of house position when she can’t even manage a smile or any warmth with customers as they arrive is beyond me. We took a seat at the bar and the friendly barman broke from a team meeting they were having in the restaurant. It was a little odd we were admitted to the restaurant but all the staff we’re occupying the bar area having a team meeting and our barman was given disapproving looks by others when he broke away to serve us. How weird focusing on customers when your having a meeting to focus on customer service. We then took our drinks onto the balcony. The view is indeed spectacular! However, when you look past the view the balcony is badly maintained by the management. There was dirt everywhere and missing and worn chairs. As we discovered over the course of our holiday this was an ongoing theme with the Marine Troon group, great locations but terribly run and overpriced establishments. Our waiter arrived, again completely lacking in any charm. Dour, disinterested and bored I guess because they automatically at the tip at the end there’s zero incentive to make even the slightest effort. Warm, inviting service at this restaurant forget about. It wasn’t even a busy night. After some okay entrees, my steak arrived. It was huge, spectacular even! but at the price was it worth it? No way! It didn’t feel like a £115 cut of beef, not great marbling, a bit tough and frankly a bit bland, I have to say like I saw it, I’ve had way better at a quarter of the price down the local pub. Would I recommend the 18 Restaurant? For drinks at the bar yes, it has a good feel overall and one of the best views in the world of golf but as a restaurant it’s a complete meh. Overpriced and overhyped, if you transplanted this restaurant to somewhere else without the view no one would recommend it. The restaurants and bars at the Old Course Hotel are all far superior and with arguably better views. If you are a couple looking for a romantic night out I would recommend them in a heart beat over this establishment.

Jack and Madi provided excellent service and were very attentive. Will return as a result of their service.

Went into Rusacks Hotel and tried to book dinner for two at Restaurant 18 in the hotel's Bridge Restaurant, but were told that wasn't possible ("two different systems",though bookings for the Bridge could be made from Restaurant 18! (!. Went outside to phone and book. Very busy apparently, so made an early 5.45 booking. Were shown to table very near a draughty door. Asked for another table. Not possible. Waited and waited - no-one came to take our order. Asked for service and another table. Now possible. Order taken. Main course acceptable. Dessert - Baked Alaska - had not defrosted, so we had to.give up on it. All in all, a very disappointing and frustrating evening. One hand clearly doesn't know what the other is doing. We shall not be returning.

Excellent food, ambiance and service. Location is stellar. They even have a wee putting station on the balcony. High recommend.

Jack was wonderful at 18 for afternoon tea! We’ll be back!

Horrible table in the bar next to the door. People came and went all throughout our dinner to go out to the patio. Cold breezes all evening. People apologizing all night long. Hope you are not hungry... small, very small portions. Only 1 vegetarian option.

Had an anniversary meal at the 18 restaurant. Laura our waitress looked after us very well . Food was excellent beverages,and cocktails very good.

Dinner was excellent! The steaks were cooked perfectly. Our server, Heidi, was just delightful. She had great recommendations. The view and weather was amazing!

Seafood not value for money, go for steaks. Good service but nothing extraordinary.

Disappointed. Menu choice poor. Food arrived cold. Very noisy. The highlight of this visit was the view. This restaurant has really gone downhill in recent months. Not a dining experience, more sports bar. It’s a real shame. I have to say poor in every department. Service is slow, however the young man who was our main waiter was very nice. Clearly embarrassed by our complaint and apologised several times. We will not be going again.

This place has long been a favorite of ours because it provides an authentic American steak house experience in Scotland. Recently it hired as BillyBoyter as Executive Chef and he has imprinted his influence on a vastly improved menu. You’ll find the same well cooked steaks plus many more Local ingredients prepared with flair and imagination

The views were fantastic and that’s where it stops. Our water, drinks and orders were taken quickly. The starters came out incorrectly, my son didn’t receive his, and there was no one to question as we were properly ignored. At the dinner round, his starter came with his dinner. After we finished dinner we waited at least 30 minutes for our dirty dishes to be cleared. We were never offered any more water or drinks. Dessert came at least another 30 minutes later after we inquired. Again, no water or drinks offered as the waitress was in and out in a flash. The other tables around us were seated and finished before us. We have eaten at many restaurants in the area and the service here was in fact the worst. For a small set menu of a few items we were there 2-1/2 hours. The food was fine.

We struggled to find good quality food in St Andrews. We booked 18 after a run of poor quality meals and we were hoping for a better experience. The food was definitely the best we had in St Andrews. I had the kedgerie to start and it was lovely. Then I had steak to follow which was a bit overdone vs what I ordered but still tasty. But the service let the place down. We tried to have a drink at the bar before our meal and it was a stressful experience. One of the waiters yelled at another “why are you offering still or sparkling when you know we haven’t got any f-ing still water!!!”. And then proceeded to throw things around. We quickly asked to be moved to the table. The same waiter was almost running around the restaurant, not really the relaxing experience you want for dinner. Some of the staff are great but one or two need a bit more training. One of our sides was forgotten about and delivered towards the end of the meal, but the manager kindly took this off the bill. But again this points to where service is lacking. There was a large table of extremely loud and overly enthusiastic Americans, and the staff had done what they could to seat people further away so their experience wasn’t impacted. This was definitely appreciated. After a week in St Andrews we’d reached out limit of loud and excited Americans 😊

Lovely ambience, excellent afternoon tea and the service from Jack was second to none - really nice experience all round.

Disappointing! The location is fabulous and the view was stunning. We wish the experience matched it but we were disappointed on so many levels. We were handed stained paper menus to start with. The stained silverware was mismatched and glassware was cheap stock. Not what we expected in an elevated setting with higher price points. The shelf behind us was thick with dust and the fake ivy plants throughout was not covering it up. The bar didn’t have blue cheese olives for martinis, We felt rushed by the server to place our order, then ignored once we got started. Had to flag server down to order wine for dinner and then for a check. The bread was delicious. Being that the food was mediocre We were so looking forward to our meal, and were From the service to the food to the restaurant in need of cleaning we would not recommend.

Great place! I have wanted to eat here for a long time. We ate tonight The location and atmosphere is great 😊 the staff are great the wine was okay. Sadly the main course monkfish, the concept being okay, but it was chewy and really quite sad 😞. however, my friends steak was perfect for her and my desert was utterly amazing, epic! I'm sure the fish cookery was a one time Error I would recommend and I may try it again another time.

We were looking to have tea with my daughter while she was at Uni. We were late in making reservations and went to 18. It was a nice but “don’t look too close” experience. We sat at a table with crumbs and dried spills visible. Which was 🥴 but when water was poured into my glass and I tried to lift it, I found it was adhered to the table surface. It could have been more. The server was not really on the spot with the tea, and brought teas we didn’t ask for. The view was beautiful and the company was superb.

Great meal in a lovely hotel. Wonderful atmosphere. Service was excellent. Highly recommend Rusacks for a memorable dinner.

Had a lovely time, afternoon tea, was looked after very well,

Fabulous location overlooking the 18th Green of the R&A! However our Sunday lunch was very disappointing. Drinks in the bar ok (but no dry sherry)! Our order was taken and we all ordered beef, one medium rare, one medium and one well done. Our meals arrived, medium rare ok, well done ok and the medium was very rare! The waitress took it away, then another waiter explained the beef could only served either medium rare or well done! The waitress returned with it well done! We asked for English mustard & horseradish - after 5 mins - nothing, we asked the head waiter and waited another 5 mins. Our waitress was apologetic, only french mustard available! Our group thought the beef was very tough, parsnip limp and tasteless, greens overcooked. Roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings passable. No one asked us if the food was ok.Two of us ordered dessert, they came and were just dumped on the table with two spoons & no forks. Overall, what should have been an enjoyable lunch was spoiled by shoddy service and poor food!

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere. Best old fashioned I’ve ever had. Best golf course view in the world bar none…Dinner and drinks over looking the St Andrews Old Course and food and service lives up to the expectation. Get amongst it.

Fantastic food, fantastic views, great atmosphere.

Memorable dinner. Everything came in bijou portions but was excellent from the starters to the soufflés. High end prices but worth it for a special occasion. Considering the charges, the mains could do with more garnishes/greens. Great service by a Dundee waitress.

Would highly recommend food is unreal 😋

Firstly the food was excellent, as is the the restaurant setting. But I want to go and enjoy the evening as whole and relax. Our booking was 7pm, we arrived at 6.50. 3 courses served and bill on our table by 7.30, I wondered if my remaing wine was going to be whipped away to get rid of us and sure I have been in McDonald's longer! Our waitress was excellent, however little to no break between courses (not her fault). Then almost as soon as we said no coffee, the bill was down, no option to sit and relax and have another drink. To me, it's about the experience, not just the food, however didn't have enough time to enjoy the experience.

Fantastic private Dinner with hospitality colleagues - an amazing experience with food , wine and service outstanding!!

Fantastic restaurant. Great food, drink, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here with family. We all had different meals and they were of a high class with excellent service. The ambience in the restaurant if great as is the bar area. Would highly recommend and would return. One of our favourite places to eat in St Andrews

Fabulous afternoon tea. Everything was delicious especially the scones and the passion fruit curd. Staff were lovely and looked after us very well.

Referred by fellow Canadian visitors, we too had a fabulous dinner at 18 Rusacks during our visit to St. Andrews. Fabulous service and outstanding foodie experience. We had a special surprise by timing our dinner reservation with sunset that evening. Can’t wait to return again.

restaurant van het hotel maar reserveren als hotelgast wel aanbevolen want zit goed vol. geweldig vlees en oesters waarbij vlees op bbq gegrild wordt. wel erg rumoerig als er grote groepen zitten, 2x gegeten en twee keer heerlijk gegeten met lekkere wijn.

We have visited the rooftop bar at Rusacks Hotel virtually every night this week for cocktails with a view. There is a real buzz about the place, and fabulous views. The staff are very friendly and a warm welcome is guaranteed. Last night we ate in the restaurant and it did not disappoint. Oysters to start with were delicious, perfect. I had lobster which was excellent. Ask for a table by the window to enjoy the view.

Definitely a five-star. The garlic butter lobster was so tender and juicy, I could eat 10 of them! Incredible view and tentative services. It is a great place to grab a drink and watch the sunset over the beautiful old course and bridge from the balcony!

Will be back Top of the world fantastic food Service very good great views

Very good dinner spot overlooking 17 and 18 of The Old Course. Good food. A bit too loud for my liking, but no complaints on the service. I recommend the ribeye if you like steaks. Chocolate mousse was very nice.

We had a drink in the rooftop bar today prior to having lunch in the Bridge Restaurant. The tables were dirty and the barman was surly and very unhelpful.

Die Lage ist natürlich einmalig. Die Einrichtung wirkt ein wenig out of date. Der Service war gut, das Fleisch ist auch auf einem hohen Niveau aber das vegetarische Menu ist völlig durchgefallen!

Food was excellent. Restaurant has good ambience. Some reviews mention noise but we didn’t experience that at all. Worth it for a special occasion.

Had a lovely evening food and service good but watch your credit card. Payment was taken three times and despite highlighting this no response or refund received very disappointing.

Visited in July with some high profile friends, thought we couldn’t go wrong considering the reviews. Service was 5 star but food a big let down. Orkney Scallops were over cooked, the cold staters came up far to fast so must of been pre plated. The Lemon Tart was probably the worst lemon tart I’ve ever had it was dressed up as deconstructed but was inedible. The views were stunning the bill eye watering. Would I go again NO !

This restaurant was highly recommended for me and my wife's anniversary. The view from the bar is awesome! It overlooks the 18th at the Old Course and you can stand out on the patio and cheer on the golfers. As for dinner, it was delicious but VERY loud. The restaurant is very popular for golf groups in town, so not necessarily a quiet romantic spot. Also, with the 5 star food comes 5 star prices.

A fabulous higher end dining experience, perfect for a special occasion. A happy birthday, in chocolate on a plate. Attentive but not intrusive servers. We'll be back, might plan to book early, if in high season.

Jenna, the pastry chef, is extraordinarily gifted. They passion fruit curd was irresistibly delicious paired magnificently with the best scones in the UK.

I went for dinner in 18 with my husband last night and it was such a special experience! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was top notch! The the setting was incredible too, from the atmospheric interior to the spectacular balcony views! I highly recommend it and will definitely return!

It is a while since we last ate at No 18 - and it will be even longer before we return. Having order the St. Emilion Grand Cru we were brought a Montagne St. Emilion. I had to ask twice if it was the grand...

Excellent afternoon tea. We didn’t manage to get a window table but it was not a problem as you could see from most seats in the restaurant. The food and service were excellent. Would return

Fantastic views from the balcony could not be faulted. Bar area and adjoining seating areas a little untidy. Drinks as expected but why was 10% service charge added to our bill when we had to wait at the bar for drinks to be served before...

Really excellent food served by attentive, helpful and cheerful (if a tad inexperienced) staff. Obviously great views. But the noise, OMG the noise. Walking in you encounter a wall of sound, which only gets worse in the actual dining area. Literally impossible to hear the...

Wonderful location with great views over the Olde Course and West Sands. Great food with a casual atmosphere.

Lovely setting overlooking the old course. Wait staff seemed a bit inexperienced and not very attentive which was strange in such a high end establishment. The meat was good as was the fish but nothing memorable. A bit disappointing.

So disappointed, wanted tea and a scone which was all that was offered, as we did not want a full afternoon tea. The tea came quickly but the 2 mini scones came 20 minutes later, a single apology came from a young waiter who said...

100% recommend coming here. Not only was the food top-notch quality, but the service was exceptional. The attention to detail was impeccable and I commend the management for taking such great care of their guests. I will be back!

Excellent, will definitely be bsck

What do you expect when going to St Andrews premier roof top restaurant? Good service? A nice relaxing meal? Fabulous food? At least one of those were true, no fault to the kitchen. The steak was incredibly tender and well cooked. Everything else however quintuple...

Can beat a Rusacks "Old fashioned"

First class service, outstanding food: scallops, artichoke parfait, the best steak I ever had in my life. Well knowledge, Head chef Camil, definitely know what he's doing. Professional and helpful staff. Well done Rusacks.

The best of the Rusacks hotel has to be the dining experience at 18. The culinary team is led by a winner of Master Chef, Derek Johnstone. I enjoyed a delectable Arran Cheddar Souffle as my starter which melted in my mouth. For my main...

I would go back in a heartbeat! The ambiance is gorgeous. You of course get an amazing view of 18 and the rest of the interiors is just as impressive. It has the classic upscale country club feel to it. I loved watching the bartenders whip up cocktails and although it wasn’t super warm we popped out on the patio for the views. Would love to go back for a sunset. Our server was great, super friendly and she helped when we couldn’t make a decision. We had the ARRAN CHEDDAR SOUFFLE to start which was next level. We ate here over two months ago and I’m still thinking about it. The ball and chain had the COAL FIRED CELERIAC STEAK and I had the PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO which was delicious. They didn’t have a ton of vegetarian options but it is a smaller menu and I was very happy with the items I had. We had dessert because Are you even Living if you’re not eating desert on vacation?! That was also amazing. Not sure who ranked this lower than a 5 but this is a must on my list. We went during the slow season and they were able to get us in without a reservation but assume during the busy season a reservation is needed.

We were lucky enough to experience the six course tasting menu on New Years Eve at 18 restaurant and brought in the bells with a piper overlooking fireworks on the beach from their fantastic balcony! The pipers welcome when we arrived set the tone for...

My wife and I had dinner on 1st January. As a tour operator we always try personally accommodation and restaurants we are recommending. The food was excellent however the restaurant layout itself is a disaster. Why when the views are so amazing has the interior...

We have visited this restaurant a few times and they are consistently top draw. The menu is varied and the chef knows what he is doing with great use of local produce. The waiting staff are superb led by Joanne and the bar staff are...

Having eaten at 18 previously I knew to expect good quality steak but I was impressed with the other dishes on a simple but varied menu. The Scallop starter my husband had looked delicious and my pig head starter was extremely tasty. Our steaks were...

Went for a drink in fab surroundings and stunning views.

Visited for drinks during a week in St Andrews. Visit regularly so had seen the Rusacks extension evolve and promised ourselves a wee look when it was finished. The location is great with the balcony overlooking the Old Course and the R&A, magic for those...

One of the best lunches had. Professional service. Cosy seating. Very delicious food every dish. Coupled with great view.

WOW! 12 female golfer and 12 fabulous dinners. Literally the best piece of beef (Aberdeen t Bone) I have ever had in my life. The sides and veggies were to die for. Lovely wine list, smallish, old world dining area on the St Andrews overlook...

Excellent restaurant, very good cuisine

Fantastic bar and restaurant that is a part of the Famed Rusacks Hotel. They offer both higher end cocktails and food in a very cool environment which includes an unbeatable view of St Andrews Links. Definitely worth pursuing a reservation if you can.

Really disappointing experience. Went for tea late afternoon. Was told no snacks or cakes could be served with tea, only olives and nuts. Ordered olives, never arrived. No apology or explanation. Asked by multiple staff if we wanted drinks when had ordered already. Tea cups not clean and then other patrons offered dessert menus with tea. Bar area manager gruff and other guests not made welcome. Avoid.

Beautiful setting. Service was exceptional, food was delicious. We had the pigs head and chicken and duck terine for starters, and then the chateaubriand with heritage carrots and crispy potatoes for main. It was amazing. Not sure how they managed to do those potaoe they way they did - just stunning. We were there for our anniversary andso they brought us out a plate with "Happy Anniversary" written in chocolate and some petit fours. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Was so impressed! Clean restaurant on the main floor with 10/10 menu. Wait staff were exemplary - efficient, professional, pleasant and polite. We also spent a bit of time on the rooftop terrace bar and enjoyed our drinks and the incredible view. Russacks is an absolute must when you travel to St Andrews. Book it for a meal and relax!

Booked for a couple of drinks, at the bar on Friday July 8th 2022, just before the Open. Restaurant was busy but bar was quiet. Everyone was waiting ages for drinks. One guy had waited 15 minutes after ordering a martini. Draught beer selection was poor so we ordered a small bottle of ale and a Thistly Cross cider. Had to chase this and when it arrived it was accompanied by hot glasses... £11 for the round. Great views but service, range of beers and pricing very poor.

The view over the 18th green at the Old Course is iconic. The food at the restaurant on the top floor of the Rusacks Hotel is as good as the view, which is not usually the case for view restaurants. The salmon was perfectly cooked...

We have dined here twice and have had amazing food both times. We will certainly be back in the future.

Best cocktails in St Andrews - very original menu. Beautiful setting and decor and lovely staff.

As we were back in St Andrews for a family birthday we decided to book a table at 18 for drinks before dinner. We'd specifically asked for a view of the Old Course but were seated at a table in the corner as far away...

This was our best meal during our weeklong tour of Scotland. Amazing rooftop views, Outstanding starters and a wide selection of main courses. Really good cocktails and wine list. Wouldn't miss it.

DESIGN Who wouldn't, on a bright spring evening, want to eat a fancy dinner with a view of the 18th Hole on the Old Course in St Andrews, stretching onwards to the "Chariots of Fire" beach, then to a lively sea? I certinly wanted that,...

Stayed at the hotel and had to try the restaurant on the rooftop. Service and food was excellent. Would definitely comeback again and make reservations for an earlier time slot to e out the view. Loved the confit potatoes!

We dined at 18 Restaurant this weekend and it is an absolutely fantastic restaurant. I have dined in some of the country's highest rated restaurants in my time, but this place has excelled in every way possible. The service is very personal and efficient. Our...

Staff were friendly and offered great advice in the menu. The good was fantastic, as was the wine. Pigs head on toast is fantastic We ordered from a choice of Steaks available on the Specials paired with the confit chips and broccoli - nicest meal...

Incredible!!! We were celebrating our 6th anniversary and the team at 18 went above and beyond. The food was out of this world and the atmosphere gave off a modern heritage vibe. Can’t wait to return!

Finding a good steak in St Andrews isn’t hard but this was the best. We had the 225g fillet between two and all the sides available on the menu- the confit potatoes were outstanding. The star of the night was the pistachio soufflé- this is...

We have been twice to dine at 18 and twice our deposit was not taken off our bill (£100) Paying a deposit is a prerequisite of dining but did not automatically come off which it should! I emailed the hotel and restaurant and had to...

My partner and I had dinner at 18 and it was some of the best steak we have ever had. We had the chateaubriand and I was blown away by the different sauces and accompaniments that come with the meal, all of them fantastic. Highly...

We had a fabulous evening here with fantastic food. We particularly appreciated the unexpected birthday touches. Great atmosphere and service. I would highly recommend it and we will certainly be back.

Great food and ambience! On the 4th floor overlooking the 18th hole. The sirloin and lobster were well executed. Finished with the salted caramel tart and chocolate mousse! Service was excellent and added to a wonderful evening!