Jack 'O' Bryan's in Fife

A family favourite for dining in Dunfermline. The food is always excellent and good value although the wine can be a bit pricey. We ate from the Festive tapas menu which was unexpectedly good and beyond our expectations since neither of us would normally choose to eat from a Festive menu. Excellent service. If you are looking for a Christmas gift for someone you could do worse than to buy a gift voucher.

Definitely in my top five restaurants. Superb cuisine. The Iberian black pig was a revelation. The wine list is long enough and well-chosen, complementary to the dishes. We may need to go back to Dunfermline very soon.

Service, atmosphere & food were exceptional. Our first visit for my daughter's birthday & csn't wait to return. We had the "small plates" lunch menu & can't fault a thing - delicious food, beautifully presented, generous portions, all made more special by the friendly atmosphere & charming staff. Thank you to all at Jack 'O' Bryan's. We'll be back!!!

My experience here was mixed . The food was delicious and presented exquisitely. However, for the fine dining prices I would expect a wee amuse bouche and potatoes/ veg/ salad to be included . The server / menu also need to more clear about what is included in the dish at the set price. I had a few queries with the bill which were not dealt with in a professional manner . The owner/ manageress could be heard complaining and dismissing my valid queries within earshot. Other than that a pleasant meal.

On a follow up we tried the new Taps Menu absolutely superb a stand out lunch with friendly staff Inspired cooking /great staff /great chef ....divine flavours Jack O'Brians for our anniversary lunch (49 years ) Jings ! 4 tapas plates between us ,Venison ,Black Pig Char Sui ,Lamb Yaki and scallops in curry sauce roast cauliflower and salt and Pepper Roosters .Burnt Basque Cheesecake with Apple and Carmel with Cinnamon Ice Cream ,and a Sticky Toffee Pudding Choux Bun withe toffee sauce Bottle of Tempranillo 2 G&Ts and a Taxi home , We now feel we are persons of some consequence ! A long snooze is now on the cards

Beautiful lunch for our Wedding anniversary welcoming staff good atmosphere, superb food . what more can you ask 4 tapas plates between us ,Venison ,Black Pig Char Sui ,Lamb Yaki and scallops in curry sauce roast cauliflower and salt and Pepper Roosters .Burnt Basque Cheesecake with Apple and Carmel with Cinnamon Ice Cream ,and a Sticky Toffee Pudding Choux Bun withe toffee sauce Bottle of Tempranillo 2 G&Ts and a Taxi home , We now feel we are persons of some consequence ! A long snooze is now on the cards

Wow what an incredible restaurant. This was our first time trying and I can honestly say it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The service was great and the food was even better. The produce used and attention to detail in every dish really did blow me away. I cannot recommend Jack o Bryan’s enough. I have a few things I think would make add to make this place perfect. 1. Please offer to take our coats, I understand that space might be an issue but with the high standard of this restaurant, taking your coat on arrival should be a given. (Especially with the winter months approaching) 2. Small note but the toilets are not in keeping with the rest of of the restaurants luxurious interior. They are very basic and a completely different vibe. 3. The cheeseboard was served beautifully. Five lovely cheeses, homemade chutney and crostinis. At £15 this was not a cheap dessert but was served with a blunt butter knife??? Please run to your suppliers as a cheese knife is a MUST for your customers. These are only side notes as this meal was the best I’ve had in a very long time!

Very tasty food and beautiful place to eat in Dunfarmlin. I had amazing steak and he was delicious. Stuff who works that day was ok but should be more active in serving customers if you automatically charge a tip, I mean customers don’t need to ask them every time to do small things. Pay more attention to customers and you will get more automatic tips that you add to billing.

The service was amazing, as well as the atmosphere, the flavouring of the food and presentation was next level. I would definitely recommend Jack O’bryan’s to other and I hope to see myself back there soon for some more high class food.

Fantastic food, cauliflower in pesto was quite possibly the best vegetarian dish I have ever tasted , it came out top of five great dishes , really nice restaurant

Jack ‘O’ Bryans restaurant exceeded all my expectations. You do not often find a place where every element comes together so perfectly. Dining at this restaurant was a delight from start to finish. The delicious food, impeccable service, and charming ambiance made for a memorable experience. I cannot wait to return and I’ll be recommending it to all my friends and family.

Jack ‘O’ Bryans restaurant exceeded all my expectations. You do not often find a place where every element comes together so perfectly. Dining at this restaurant was a delight from start to finish. The delicious food, impeccable service, and charming ambiance made for a memorable experience. I cannot wait to return and I’ll be recommending it to all my friends and family.

Wow. Brought my parents here for fish and chips. We loved it. Fresh fish and clean oil. Amazing!

Don’t miss having dinner here if you are in Dunfermline. In fact, catch the train from Edinburgh and make a special trip. The menu was varied and interesting. Food was beautifully presented and the wine list was extensive enough to please everyone. The chocolates for dessert were sublime- they came presented in a small wooden box and they all looked wonderful. The evening was enhanced by the great Scottish hospitality.

This was our first visit to JoB's, and it will most certainly not be our last. There were 6 of us all celebrating my partner's birthday, and from the outset, we were made to feel so welcome. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and enjoyed a laugh and a joke with us throughout the night. The food was probably the best we've had at any restaurant, anywhere. Ever. 😁 Thank you so much, we will return!

The food was amazing and interesting. Great flavours and presentation. Unfortunately the service didn’t reflect the food or effort that went into the menu and what the restaurant is clearly trying to put forward. Empty glasses left empty, being walked by repeatedly, eventually succeeded at flagging down to ask for another drink after 10-15mins. Empty dirty dishes sat for so long my partner had to ask someone to clear them so I could get my second drink placed on the table. We skipped dessert and another beverage after staff bumped into the back of my partners chair more than once without saying anything…so kinda felt like we should get the message of not welcome maybe? Food great but left feeling less than great by then end. Mandatory gratuity after all that seems a real miss as service is really not meeting industry standard.

A fine atmosphere with splendid food comes at a price. Over £45 for lunch. This does not include wine. Food presentation was wonderful. The menu exites. And of course the food was very tasty. I can't find fault.

This little place had been recommended to me and it did not disappoint. The food was AMAZING with a brilliant selection on the menu and knowledgeable, very helpful staff. I can’t pick one thing that I loved the most. It really was that good. If I absolutely had to find fault in anything at all, it would be that the noise levels do travel but that’s more due too the snug and cosy set up… but that’s part of the character!!

Ate at Jack O'Bryans for the first time last week. Had read the recent reviews and was slightly concerned by negative feedback re service - didn't need to worry! All service, from arriving all the way through our meal was very good, utterly professional! Food itself was exceptional, great wine list and a really nice place to eat. Couldn't recommend highly enough!

One of the top 10 meals I've had in the last few years. Everything was perfect. I had the halibut with cheese sauce. And the tempura broccoli was unreal. Oh and the potatoes that came with my fish were divine! Blacken pork for starter with sticky sauce quite special! Service exceptional. And yes I do love the atmosphere. Chocolates were brought home as we couldn't eat another bite. We will be back in September.

We had a great dinner. The food was so beautiful and tasty. Every plate had a special ingredient that made it delicious. The service was fabulous and the location is just perfect, right next to the park.

Popped in to look at the menu when I was out with my vegan son. They didn't have anything vegan on the menu which is disappointing in this day and age but for non-vegans the menu looked really nice. Main reason to comment was how lovely the lady we spoke to was. She was very charming and helpful so for all we didn't eat there I would go back for the quality of service.

Food was the best part but they need to be clearer about the ingredients on the menu and ask guests in advance if they have allergies or dietary restrictions. The main server is great but the rest looked and acted like they didn’t want to be there. For a fine dining restaurant with such a high price point the experience wasn’t worth it. The restaurant isn’t designed properly, and it’s decorated like a cafe rather than a restaurant serving fine dining. If you’re going to spend £60-80 per person better to go somewhere in Edinburgh. Also, they take a flat service charge.

Nice restaurant with good friendly service and atmosphere. But the food is excellent well presented and tastes delicious. Best restaurant in the area by far. But you pay for what you get so expensive for my budget. So unfortunately it will be somewhere just for those special occasions.

Absolutely wonderful from start to finish atmosphere service and ofcourse the tremendous food. Have ate in Michelin star restaurants in Edinburgh and this was faultless in comparison. Would recommend to anyone

Food was fantastic, service excellent. Will be back

Everything at Jack 'O' Bryans is awesome......... Cant wait for my next trip to Dunfermline

Came for our dinner on Saturday and really don’t have a bad word to say! The food was outstanding and the quality of the produce was excellent. We are big foodies me and my husband and love eating here on special occasions, or just any occasion really….. the young girl who took our order and presented the menus was well spoken and did very well in offering the sides and sauces to go along with our meal… that heritage tomato salad was delicious!! I opted for the cinnamon black pig and I recognised that they have changed the plating of it from the last time I came and I can 100% say it looked and tasted amazing. Keep doing what you are doing and we will be back!

Atmosphere is nice and the staff are very accommodating. However, food is over priced for what you get.

Magnificent food, very good service and atmosphere. My children and wife were delighted with the dishes and the condiments they use to prepare them. A different restaurant and we would recommend it 300%.

Food was amazing. Can’t remember the last time I had a meal as good will definitely be back. The cheese soufflé was excellent. The side of tempura broccoli could have been a mean itself so good. Cauliflower main was much better than I expected. Only disappointment was that I had no room left for dessert Service was good had no reason to complain about it at all. Attentive without being overbearing. Yes upselling but people can say no if they want to

The best restuarant in Dunfermline area - but you pay for it - fair but not budget friendly :0

Amazing food. You won't find better in Dunfermline.

We had the pleasure of eating here last night having wanted to come and try it for the last three years and finally did. All the food was exceptional and whilst we were in the restaurant it was hard to believe we were in Dunfermline and not the likes of one of Scotlands bigger cities. Didn't get our servers name but she was lovely too and very knowledgeable. Looking forward to our return already!

As Dunfermline restaurants go this is definitely the best food and possibly the best decor. On our past 2 visits we’ve been absolutely blown away by Sarah. She has added another dimension to our experience with her passion and knowledge of wine. I would have previously agreed that the FOH experience here was not always the best, but Sarah is definitely raising the bar. The only thing that would improve my already 5 star rating is an evening tasting menu with wine selected by Sarah…..

Food was good, front of house was terrible. Apparently there are rules about how and what you can order. This was our first time at this establishment and when I asked to order multiple starters instead of a main, I was told that was not allowed. Ok, so I selected a main (cauliflower steak) and it was excellent. My spouse enjoyed his chicken too. However, the owner/our server acted like we were a burden and overall I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable for the rest of the meal. We left after our main courses and went elsewhere for drinks and dessert. In my opinion it doesn’t matter how good the food is if you are made to feel like you don’t belong in the restaurant.

This will most certainly be our last visit to JoB’s! Actually can’t quite believe the audacity of the front of house staff. We’d always put down the owner’s manner as just about tolerable, albeit overbearing & pushy at each visit. But the food always made up for the strange ‘vibe’. Having visited on a number of occasions & only having an issue with the tapas Sunday lunch & the sporadic delivery of meats before sides, I felt after tonight’s visit to submit a review. Order was taken, lots of upselling, with no idea how much you’re being charged for ‘extras’. Starters were delicious & the extra of bread was yummy (although when the bill arrived to find out it was £7 for 4 tiny slices was a bit excessive to say the least)!!! Then it was onto the mains ….. monkfish & crab gratin was lovely, however the picanha was very chewy & inedible. When we asked to return for an alternative meal, the waitress obliged, only for another waiter to return & advise the kitchen would re-cook the steak & return for my husband to retry. Which he duly did, but funnily enough the steak was now just overcooked & still chewy. By that time, my meal was finished, so with no offer of an apology or alternative main, my husband went hungry. I however ploughed on, as I do enjoy Jack’s desserts. The rhubarb & custard panna cotta was delicious, but when the bill came, still with no apology, it was disappointing there was still a charge for the peppercorn sauce and no offer of a discount for the ruined meal. When we queried the lack of apology & no offer of an alternative meal, we were told the chef had cut the picanha steak & deemed it edible. Pretty sure if he’d tried to chew it, there might’ve been a different outcome to our meal. Now home, £120 lighter which was effectively a meal for one & hubby is cooking his own fillet steak. A real shame, as lovely wee restaurant & definitely the type of place Dunfermline is lacking.

First class food and service. Had the pork starter and smoked lamb cutlets, fantastic. Helpful staff and lovely venue. Great hostess from Yorkshire. 5 stars

Went to lunch on sunday and staff greeted us as we entered. Got sat down and given menu. Waitress explained how to choose from the menu. I understood it like a tasting menu. So each course was small but you could share the portions around the table . Grwat way of trying different food . Food was excellent so big thanks to chef. Desserts were to die for and beautifully presented. Favourites were the tacos and the sticky toffee pudding . Well done!!

Couldn’t fault anything really. Great food, great service and a pleasant atmosphere.

My partner and I visited for our anniversary last night and the whole experience was exceptional. The food is undoubtedly the best available in fife and our two waiters really made the experience special. I sadly didn't catch their names but one lady who recommended lots and gave us the history of the wine was superb, as was the guy too. We will definitely be back and will be recommending here to anyone who will listen. Thanks guys 🤓

I visited the restaurant on Saturday evening and all I can say is WOW!!! From the moment I entered the restaurant I felt welcomed and walked straight to my table, the lady who served us was lovely and told us both the specials which I opted for in the end! There was one special moment in my night and I have to say it was my starter THE CHEESE SOUFFLÉ!!!!!! OMG who ever made that dish I need in my life. The best starter I think I have ever had and I have been to a few restaurants if I do say so my self. All the dishes that were presented to the table were with a smile and also looked amazing, the presentation on the dishes were outstanding and really couldn’t of asked for a better meal! Thank you jack o Bryan’s we can’t wait to be back!!!

Absolutely amazing staff excellent made very welcome

Absolutely 10 out of 10. The black pig is simply incredible. Service is outstanding. I have eaten in some exceptional places in my time, and I can confidently say this was one of the best. The owner was extremely pleasant and described her food very well. Sarah made my night, so inviting and welcoming, made for a very enjoyable evening.

Food was excellent, fresh flavours cooked beautifully. Staff were knowledgeable, friendly and attentive, will definitely go back

This restaurant has a great reputation and it did not disappoint. In fact I found the quality and presentation of the food better than I expected. Dunfermline has many great restaurants and this is surely the best! The servers/staff also made our evening special. They were knowledgeable and helpful. There were three of us on our reservation and we all plan to return.

First time at this lovely restaurant and certainly wont be the last. A lovely unique dining experience such a choice and wonderful staff took time to explain menu and advised on the wine .If you are looking for something just that bit different with classy surroundings try here you wont be disappointed.

This was the most terrible experience I have ever received in any restaurant. The food was not good for two of the four people attending.. this was highlighted to the staff and all we received was threats of police action if the bill was not cleared!! My wife was immediately not well with what seemed to be raw meat and my meal was not good at all and asked for it to be removed from the bill.. this was apparently down to my wife being absolutely drunk on five bottles of wine… even though only one was delivered to our table… shocking experience and would never set foot in that place again.

excellent cooking, real flair shown in the desert department

I have been with my daughter previously and really enjoyed it. This visit was with my wife. The restaurant is really nicely decorated and the staff are very helpful and attentive. The food is tapas style. Everything we has was excellent. The quality was amazing. However, the quantity was less than generous. We also noticed a lack of consistency between portion sizes between tables who had the same orders as us. The lunch for 2 with 2 glasses of wine was £130. Summary - excellent food but overpriced.

What an amazing little gem in Dunfermline, top quality food, great atmosphere with five star service. Food was created by what I understand is a 25 year old man. If this is what he creates now the future is going to be amazing for him.

It is a shame I have to write a review about the service and not the food. So let me say that the food was amazing and up to its normal standard. My wife and I consider this as one of the best place to eat anywhere in the UK, but we were so disappointed with the service and attitude of the manager. My wife is coeliac and when she ordered her she asked whether she could have the home made dip with sliced carrots and not bread. When the order came it was served with only bread only. When our final courses arrived,her Crispy Spanish Chicken was delayed. When the manger came with the chicken she said to my wife that the chicken was incorrect as it was on a bed that contained gluten and returned it to the kitchen. When the dish finally arrived the waitress apologised for the mishap and asked if everything was ok. I said that I thought the service was not up to standard and was very disappointed she asked whether we wanted to speak to the manager. I decided to go to front of house to discuss the whole scenario which was well away from the prying ears of other customers. It was then I learnt that our order had been taken by the manger and when I discussed these problems with her she denied that wife had ordered carrots instead of bread and blamed the kitchen for messing up the chicken order. One thing a manger should never do and that is to blame other people. In my experience best to say "I am sorry for the misunderstanding" and then come to the table to speak to my wife and apologise. In fact no apology was given and the manager ignored both of us as we left. That we consider to be shameful. We still consider the food to be amazing, but front of house needs to be a little more gracious.

Table booked a few weeks in advance, asked at time abiut tapas deal & staff confirmed was available on date we booked. Had to call again prior to visit to add another person & again asked about deal & confirmed AGAIN it was available. On the day the manager brought us menus & took our drinks order. When taking our order we picked what we had thought was in the deal to then have the manget tell us the deal wasn't on. We advised we had been told on 2 separate calls that the deal was on , she said " well my staff don't know anything so shoukd have asked me" ....... I mean poor management or what?? In hindsight we should have just left at that but we had a strict timescale & few other stresses that made it easier to stay. The food was delicious, cannot complain about that but it was my 1 and only time visiting due to poor attitude.

Bit of a treat for us to go to Jack 'O' Bryan's but it's well worth it. The food is fantastic and the staff really put the effort in to make sure your experience is top notch.

Not worth the money! Food bang average. Was asked if I wanted broccoli and carrots with my meal but had no idea they were additional charged items. Overall, really disappointed and felt it just wasn't worth the money. Will not be back.

I don’t know why we’ve never eaten here before. We will certainly be returning in the near future. This has to be the best restaurant in Dunfermline. The food really was very good. We appreciated the emphasis on the main element of each course beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Each dish was delicious. We were slightly nervous having read other reviews about the service but from our own experience we couldn’t fault it. The staff were attentive and helpful. Despite the restaurant being full and busy on a Saturday night we were served at a nice pace. It didn’t feel rushed and the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere to it. Looking forward to our next visit.

A most excellent night great food Attentive service Good drinks

COME HERE IF YOU THINK SCOTLAND’S CUISINE HAS NOTHING TO OFFER. I can’t stress enough how wonderful the whole experience has been. I’m still sitting at the table while writing this so I don’t forget! Scotland has a rich, diverse larder that we (as Spaniards) think is massively underrated and unused. So if you want to enjoy the premium ingredients Scotland has to offer, and add a master combination of flavour and creativity, please come here. You will not regret it. Our (kind, friendly and knowledgeable) waiter José let us know that the chef has recently been nominated for Best British Chef and we are not surprised in the least. So, come here before he does win or we guarantee you won’t be able to secure a table in months! An absolute gem of Scottish cuisine.

Delicious tapas style lunch menu. Really reasonably priced for the quality of ingredients. Lamb cutlets and chocolate whisky desert were my highlights. Looking forward to our next visit!

Very rude staff, food was barely edible. Small portions and pretentious all over it. I know a lot of chefs have big egos, but maybe you should learn to be humble and just try and cook good food. I've never met a chef who loves himself like this, swanning around as if he's gods gift. It's very unappealing, especially when the food was bang average. Staff should focus on the service and quality of food being provided. I highly doubt I'd visit again due to the price bracket and what you get for your money. There are a few eateries in the city which are better.

Outstanding place, best meal I've had in a very long time. Can't wait to go back. Staff are so charming, professional and friendly and the food just blew my mind! Can recommend the oysters in tempura batter with caviar for starters and the rack of lamb and please do order all the side veggies to share as so interestingly prepared. I'm booking my next meal today!

First time eating at this wonderful resturant as we were recommended by a good friend. The whole experience was amazing. The food was excellent and the service first class. We had the lunch menu so that we could try as many of the dishes as possible and all were superb. My favourite was the steak tartare; never had better. So I can highly recommend this place if you do fancy excellent cuisine.

This was a surprise - I had no idea what to expect when I walked through the door. I saw a few staff waiting inside, and thought they had no customers. I walked in thinking I was doing them a favour on a slow night. I was shown through to the quiet main restaurant where a few couples were eating, and took a look at the menu. I wasn't particularly hungry, and the desserts sounded good, so I chose the shrimp starter and the Black Forrest dessert. I also chose the Bitter and Twisted beer rather than anything from the wine menu. One of the staff suggested adding the home made bread with black pork crackling butter, since the starter is a single (extremely large) shrimp. I was blown away by everything I ate. There is so much care in every single thing that was served, and the flavours were out of this world. I cut that shrimp into really thin sections to savour every scrap of the garnish. The dessert was a work of art, and perfectly cooked. With pleasant, attentive servers, the complete experience is a seamless display of attention to detail. I will be back, I want this restaurant to be one of the first things my wife experiences when she arrives in Dunfermline.

We went here for dinner after receiving several recommendations and were not disappointed. Our server was superb. He alone was five stars, a true professional. As the food arrived, we continued to be impressed with the quality and presentation. The night we went was relatively quiet, with only four other couples, so it was hard to grade the atmosphere. The room was nice but a little bright for me; however, this didn't stop me from grading this superb restaurant as a 5-star experience, and I would highly advise you to try it for yourself.

Excellent food. Well presented and full of flavour. Extra delight was hand-made chocolates. Very attentive service throughout the evening in a lovely environment.

It would help the dining experience if the food was explained in more detail. My Black Pig came very rare and bloody which is not to my taste. If you plan to serve bloodied rare pork meat it would have been helpful to let me know then I could have chosen a different meal. Unfortunately when asked politely if this was the way it was usually cooked we were meet with an aggressive response. I have eaten black pork on many occasions and it has never been served raw. Unfortunately my experience in this restaurant is not i will repeat.

Has to be one of the best meals we have ever had. Exceptional quality and can honestly say the best steak I have ever eaten. First class service added to a very special dinner

Fantastic restaurant the closest dunfermline has to a Michelin star in my opinion Food was delicious and presented beautifully, service very friendly. Would recommend for a special occasion.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. We were blown away by the food and its presentation. Our son was a chef and its always a challenge taking him anywhere as he has high expectations but we can't wait to take him here. What a lovely treat it was today. Thanks to all the staff who work so hard throughout the year and who gave up their Hogmanay today to feed us so we'll. Happy New Year guys. Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2024.

My friends took my husband and I for a surprise 60th Birthday meal and from the moment we walked into the beautifully presented restaurant we were made to feel very welcome. Our drinks waiter was very helpful and recommended the special cocktail of the night which was very easy to drink and he was attentive with filling our wine glasses when required as well as table water with ice. Michelle went through the menu with us giving recommendations and detailed descriptions of each dish. Her passion and knowledge was refreshing and very welcome. We were not disappointed, the presentation and flavours of our various dishes were excellent and I will definitely be returning. This restaurant is worthy of all it’s positive reviews.

We visited for a special occasion & what a treat it was! From the moment that we entered the restaurant, we were warmly welcomed and shown to our table. Throughout the evening, we had such delicious food - highlights include the cheese soufflé, scallops, picanha steaks with truffle, Iberian black pig, sticky toffee in a choux bun and grilled pineapple. In addition, the festive cocktail went down a treat at the end of the meal. We were so well cared for - our wine & water was topped up throughout the evening. Thank you to the owner & staff for making our evening so wonderful - we will definitely be back! It is definitely top choice for a special occasion in Dunfermline!

Yet again our lunch at Jack O’Bryans was perfect. All that we chose from the Christmas Tasting / Tapas menu was well presented and tasted amazing. The Jack O’Bryans team never let us down.

Jacks is our favourite place for special occasions- we visit often and both the food and service are always incredible. A special thanks the owner - and host - whose recommendations are always spot on and who is welcoming, warm & attentive. We felt wonderfully looked after, the atmosphere was both festive and comfortable and we’ll absolutely be back. A huge thank you to all the lovely staff members, you’re doing a wonderful job.

You must have and should taste tempura's craw && scallops. 10/10

First time visit didn't know what to expect we ( my wife and two adult children and myself ) were blown away with the service very attentive without being intrusive but the star of the show was the food superb . Not cheap but for fine dining not over priced .. we have recently been to Gordon Ramsay's place in Edinburgh and Marco piere Whites in London Jack o Brian's blows them away in my opinion on all counts service and food we will definitely be back

“ QUOTE FROM JACK HA HA HA I love to receive customers feedback though, hearing what they think of my chocolates and desserts.”……. It’s a pity you don’t want any feed back about your food, we were in yesterday asked a few questions regarding crackling ? Eventually Jacko Showed his true colours , came out of kitchen ranting verbal abuse at me , shouting in my face saying I was disrespectful to his staff 🤔 yes i did ask 3 times about the crackling only because I was interested in the answer at no point did I raise my voice or say anything disrespecting . I have never been spoken to like that ever in my life , screaming at me In Front of fellow diners & engaging with them to say we were awful. The only person awful there was you , what a show to put on in front of paying customers and a shining example to your staff . Obviously a very egotistical male that has no manners . Nothing was wrong with the food just a wee explanation would have been sufficiently & absolutely no need for this outburst , which I have now found out is a frequent occurrence within your establishment . Thanks for spoiling our day .

Loved the tapas lunch menu the food always absolutely delicious. A bit on the expensive side but the food was worth it. Very nice ambiance also. Excited to return.

Just back from an afternoon with 8 friends. I write this review with a very bitter taste in my mouth and that certainly wasn't from the food but the Customer Service. I will start by our welcome as most of us were seated and waiting for one friend to arrive as she had been held up by accident traffic, we informed the owner (who we came to understand later that's who it was) that she was running a few minutes late. The reply in a very stern voice was well how long is a few minutes, we explained we didn't know exactly and she said well she needed to know as the souffle took 15 minutes at that we found out she was past the accident and would actually be minutes away so to go ahead. One of our party is Dairy and Gluten free, we had all pre ordered from the menu and the lady with dietary requirements had contacted them. There was a huge mix up with her order and the Owner was very rude, raised her voice at my friend in a packed restaurant, so you can imagine how embarrassed she felt. My friend had explained she wanted to get the correct food as she was paying ordinary price rather than the set of £20 at which point the owner of the restaurant told her she would be paying the same as everyone else at £20. (Shame she didn't stick to that when the bill came) The food was very good I can't fault what I had, but the rude, irate Owner of the restaurant leaves a very bitter taste in ones mouth. We did challenge the bill and asked for the Owner to come over but she refused to deal with it and sent the Manager who at one point found it funny what we were saying and I asked what she found so funny about an Owner speaking to paying customers this way when in fact they had mixed up the order and two had advised they would be giving at same price as others. How embarrassing that in Hospitality you think you have the right to treat people this way. I'd say the food was of Gleneagles standard and the customer Service worse than Faulty Towers if you want to be humiliated and embarrassed it's certainly the place to go bearing in mind your paying for her to be rude, humiliate and embarrass. It was the first time I'd been here although i've given many vouchers as gifts, I certainly won't be back and won't be buying future gift vouchers. A very disappointing and upsetting experience indeed.

Well it really doesn't surprise me reading these reviews as the service I received today was disgusting. The "owner" is the most rude and unapproachable person I've ever come across in hospitality. The way she spoke to my party was beyond unbelievable. Doesn't appear to be much of a secret either as we went to another place after and all the staff knew of the "reputation" of this place! Avoid at all costs - shame too cause the food was lovely but the atmosphere was tense and uncomfortable. The young staff members looked almost embarrassed to be working there and I don't blame them - I would too! Guys, have a word with yourselves and sort out the attitudes!

On the recommendation of friends, a group of 8 of us went for a pre xmas meal/night out. The food was AMAZING,however unfortunately the customer service was not. 2 elder members of staff were rude to us (the younger staff members were very pleasant/polite), and they constantly tried to up-sell wine/extra sides etc. Staff were impatient with us all night hurrying our orders , rushing us on and off the table. An "Optional" service charge was added to the bill - but we never paid it We were made to feel really uncomfortable during the meal, and will definately not be back.

OMG, amazing! 12 of us had a lovely family get together here, the food was just amazing and the staff were so efficient, helpful and friendly. Lovely restaurant, this was our first visit and we will be back - superb, what a gem of a place in Dunfermline.

Once again a fantastic dinner in a very atmospheric setting. The City is indeed fortunate to have such high quality restaurant. Food and service unsurpassed, please continue to do what you are doing.

Deeply mediocre food. Unpredictable service. Almost hostile to kids. Only plus was the beautiful presentation of the dishes. City centre fine dining prices. If the price was 25% lower the rating might go up one!

Seriously dissapointed in this restaurant, I was hoping for so much more. All the dishes that came out firstly looked amazing, a seious amount of effort has been made in the presentation of the food, which is why I was maybe so dissapointed if the first taste is with the eyes! For the starters, I had salt and chilli soft shell crab, which was neither saly nor chilli, and had a very thick batter covered in a slightly sour sauce on it meaning the taste and texture of the crab was completely hidden. For main, I had the monkfish and langoustine, again presented beutifully,

Best restaurant in Dunfermline by a mile. The sheer quality of the food here surely makes this a contender for Michelin and that is not said lightly. We tend to dine here when it is a special occasion and we want to push the boat out. This is exceptional fine dining. The presentation and the taste are just in a class above everything else. The menu is frequently updated and the chefs really do push themselves on quality and creativity. One meal here and you will be back. Guaranteed.

I can't begin to tell you about the disgusting service and attitude of the staff at this establishment. It will be reviewed fully by my son who was spoken to like something on the bottom of their shoe. However, as I was with him, I...

Had lunch with a friend who'd been recommended to try this place. Very pleased we did as as we both loved it. I read some of the reviews before we came so wondered if the service would be a bit off. It couldn't be further...

Well my wife and I just been for the first time. Could not fault anything especially the food ,oh yes the food is incredible how anyone gets a piece of broccoli to taste like it does is beyond me,not that we are leaving everything else on the menu out far from it . Myself and my wife rate Jack 'o' Bryans ,10/10. And 100% will be back. Regards: Mrs & Mrs Stobbs

Went for lunch here on an early October Friday afternoon. The venue is fairly unassuming from outside and could easily pass for a pub. However, inside is freshly and fashionably decorated. We decided to go for the a la carte menu which recommended choosing two...

I don't spend enough time giving feedback on many of our local restaurants and have made it a bit of a mission to do so this year. Jack O'Bryans is a family run, u pretentious fine dining restaurant in the heart of Dunfermline. Many reviewers...

I don't spend enough time giving feedback on many of our local restaurants and have made it a bit of a mission to do so this year. Jack O'Bryans is a family run, u pretentious fine dining restaurant in the heart of Dunfermline. Google asks reviewers to rate restaurants on three criteria, food service and atmosphere, so here goes, although not in that order! Atmosphere: Small but not cramped it has an excellent atmosphere. On this visit we were given a table in the window at the front of the restaurant, it felt cosy and inviting and was very comfortable. When busier there is a great buzz, music is controlled to given ambience, not create a shouting match. Perfect. Food: We went to celebrate my daughter's 30th birthday. We were a party of five. Starters chosen included the Summer BBQ "Picanha steak", scallops, buffalo mozzarella salad and, Iberian Black pig Char Sui. I sampled all of these, all were delicious with the Summer BBQ being the standout dish. For mains the party chose monkfish, Picanha steaks (times 3),and BBQ Maple chicken, again I sampled all and, again, everything was delicious. The monkfish, for me, is impossible to go past. Sides of truffle chips, rooster chips, tempura broccoli and roasted sweetcorn accompanied our meal. Desserts included sticky toffee pudding, burnt Basque cheesecake, grilled pineapple, chocolate and white port and a cheese selection, I didn't get to try anything other than the cheese as there was much oohing and aaahing of delight going on, no sharing this time. We drank a couple of expertly crafted cocktails, The Quickening shiraz from the well thought out wine list and some dessert wines and port with puddings, all were excellent. Portions are appropriate meaning three courses are manageable, just. Service: This is where you see this is a family owned restaurant, service is polite, friendly, attentive and relaxed. Our visit was unhurried as it was quite, however, I cannot say I have ever felt pressure to leave if a table is required to be turned around then you still have ample time to enjoy your visit. During the meal there was just the right amount of intervention to ensure we were all enjoying our food, even better, no pressure to drink more, or upselling went on, really a pure pleasure overall. Things you aren't asked to review: The restaurant is fairly easy to access with only a small step up into the restaurant, the rest is on the level. The premises are spotless and well maintained, stone walls at great atmosphere and the rear wall just makes you want to touch it (you have to experience it for yourself). Toilets are immaculate. Disclaimer: my wife and I have been a few times since we moved to Dunfermline, it is a restaurant for a treat, our only problem with Jack O'Bryan's is that we seek out reasons to treat ourselves probably a little more than we should. What this does give me the insight to be able to say is that the quality of food, service and atmosphere is not a one off, we get this consistently, it is why we keep coming back. Keep it up! Other useful points: the menus change seasonally so best to check on the website to ensure you will be able to enjoy your choice. Booking is highly recommended, essential if you want a table at the weekend.

Wow - didn't expect something this good. I had 3 dishes from the 18 pound menu and they were excellent and filling. My wife ordered the crab tarts, chipolte roast corn plus a mozzarella and peach salad. Also all excellent. The roast corn is one...

the girl who served us was abrupt and not very tidy looking the food was not worth the price either

Dit restaurantje is een topper! Heerlijke gerechten, vriendelijke bediening, gezellig en proper. Bedankt aan heel het team.

Beautifully cooked food from a creative and interesting menu. The service is friendly, professional and efficient. We will definitely be back when ever in the area again.

Great little restaurant with a cosy modern welcoming warm atmosphere where the staff are friendly, confident on their offerings and came across proud too. Ordered starters as Salmon + Crab and Iberian Black Pig then main courses as Steak and Lobster and special version of the Picanha steak. There was a special side of Corn Ribs which sounded quite unique so ordered them too. Everything was absolutely delicious. See pictures. Well cooked, well presented and fantastic flavours. Desert was a unique take on Sticky Toffee Pudding and equally scrummy. Enjoyable unhurried evening and although it's not cheap I found the service and quality probably justified the cost. If I was returning again I would probably try the Iberian Black Pig speciality as my main course because the starter version of it was just soooooo goooooood.

Popped in to this place on a visit to Dunfermline today and had their lunch menu, a selection of 3 tapas per person(@ £18 per head is a bargain for the quality of food)which are easily divided between 2 people, so my partner and I sampled 6 dishes each, and they were all absolutely delicious and faultless, an absolute delight on the taste buds.We were met by the wonderful Michelle, owner and fantastic hostess, and the food that came out of the Kitchen from her extremely talented son Jack was perfect. Jack also a chocolatier has a selection of his hand crafted chocolates on display in the restaurant, so we obviously had to buy some and can’t wait to sample them later. Overall a fantastic, friendly atmosphere, in beautiful restaurant. 10 out 10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Excellent could not fault it and on our doorstep.will definitely be back.🩷🩷🩷🩷love love it.

This spot great for any occasion best steak had in ages. The rest of the food was exceptional. Nice we place fine dining in Dunfermline. Loved it highly recommend a vist.Will definitely be back.💕

Attended recently with a group of friends. I was very taken aback with the abrupt service we received and the uncomfortable environment this created. I asked if the corn was on the cob, advised if wasn’t so decided to order, it arrived on the cob...