Mussel and Steak Bar in Edinburgh, City of

It’s so delicious, the portions are small, and the price is very reasonable. Everyone should try it.

I don't know the server's name on the second floor but his service is so good!! The food is so nice, we ordered mussels and pork steak. The orange Edinburgh gin tastes good.

Very fresh and hearty dishes, a few oysters offered as a starter for fun, fish and ships with haddock to die for, succulent mussels, and really friendly service, which only added to the pay attention to the pleasure of the meal… An address to recommend!

Good food at an ok price, right in the tourist area. Cullen skink was good too. Service was relatively fast and restaurant setting is ok. If you’re in the area and looking for a meal this is a reasonable choice.

The best food we had in Edinburgh!!!!

Super friendly staff and amazing food! Go there, you’ll have an fantastic evening.

excellent lunch in edinburgh. fantastic and fresh seafood. best oysters ever. haggis was surprisingly delicious. a must try.

We went with high expectations, motivated by the reviews about the pasta with mussels and seafood. However, we found the dish somewhat bland, to the point that we had to add Tabasco, salt, pepper and a little of the sauce from the mussel starter to the wine to give it more flavor. The mussels, considered the star dish of the place, were up to par: fresh and accompanied by an interesting sauce, different from the usual. As a courtesy, they offered us some very fresh oysters, a gesture that was appreciated. In general, I would repeat only for the mussels, since we did not try other dishes on the menu. The service was excellent, although the price seemed a little high in relation to the experience.

Wowsers wowsers there’s a party in my trousers!!! My stomach is happy, my trousers are bursting at the seems. The sharing platter is a must have. Loved loved loved it. Loved it that much I would come back just for that. The food is unreal. Definitely book as they were turning people away at the door. A must for a seafood junkie. Some of the best I’ve had.

Excellent fishfood very friendly and nice restaurant.

Lovely meal. The ribs were lovely and moist. Staff were friendly

Really good food! - A little pricey, but you get what you pay for here. Steak and scallops cooked beautifully.

Incredible service, you rarely see such a friendy staff, food was vety good, and if you’re a sea food beginner, free oysters to have a taste.

Everything we tried was fantastic!!

We have literally just left this little gem of a restaurant. The food was fresh and packed with flavour. The service was exceptional. Our lovely waiter had only been there for 2 weeks but he was polite and attentive and took time to explain about all the dishes we enquired about. Even though crab was not on the menu it was available when my husband asked. He was delighted to be presented with a full crab which he said was extremely tasty. Our main course was delayed my some time and in all honesty we were chatting and hadn't really thought about it. The manageress however had noticed and not only came to apologise but to offer our deserts for free. Rarely to you see such professional customer service like this. I would strongly recommend this wonderful restaurant.

This is the best meal I have ever had, I’m not even joking. The whiskey sauce is incredible and the mussels are out of this world!! I’m so happy I stumbled across this little gem of a restaurant!! Ngā mihi nui

The free oyster as we sat down qas so fresh. The surf and turf was the best I've had. So many mussels and the whiskey steay sauce was incredibly good! Great little find this place!

The onion rings were good, the meat too. The mussels are average and lacking in salt. The price is normal for Scotland and a central area. High.

Haggis Wellington is soooo goood!

Great food, great atmosphere and the staff were super friendly.

We had some wonderful evenings in this restaurant. The mussels in chili, garlic and white wine stock are highly recommended. We've had them on various visits and they've been great every time. The service is friendly and cheerful. We will definitely come back. Great recommendation!

I was very tired during my trip and wanted to find a place to take a quick break. The onion rings were so delicious, and they even gave a free try of oyster. Excellent service, well deserving of a perfect score.

A good place to sit down and relax for dinner after a long day of sightseeing. Mussels are the jewel in the crown, but we do not recommend mixing them with the seafood platter because you will end up with a double portion of mussels. They give a free oyster as a starter.

Staff were amazing, very attentive. Food was awesome. Recommended wine was perfect!

We were recommended to this restaurant by our hotel and so enjoyed it we went back for a second meal. We tried the recommended Cullen Skink soup (similar to clam chowder but made with smoked fish) and loved it. Ditto for the whole sea bass. On the second night, we shared the huge pot of mussels and then the venison done to perfection. Small, unassuming restaurant but a first-rate kitchen and friendly and attentive wait staff that make you feel welcome as soon as you arrive. Highly recommend on your next visit to Edinburgh.

My wife and I used to come to Edinburgh a fair bit about a decade ago and always go here because it was so good. Very disappointing to return recently to see how it's become a complete tourist trap. Filthy toilets, overpriced and bland food, decor now dated and dirty. Such a shame. We won't be returning.

Me and my family went for dinner here, and it was a great experience. The food was really good, there was a great selection and the staff was very helpful and welcoming. The manager also offered us a free desert which was very nice of her. The atmosphere was a bit better on the second floor, and the prices were a bit high, but considering it was mostly seafood and steak its understandable. Overall would definitely recommend, especially for families!!

First, a confession. This was the only place I could book short notice in Edinburgh. Sometimes, no choice turns out to be the best choice. It’s a cosy place with great staff. Complimentary oysters is a nice touch. The Haggis twist, Haggis Wellington, is delicious. The Fillet was one of the best I’ve eaten anywhere, perfectly cooked. Beef surf & turf dishes had juicy steaks and tasty mussels. A real find, this place. Would go again if in Edinburgh. Highly recommend.

We were a group of six adult family members traveling in Edinburgh. One of our group expressed an interest in mussels; and, as it turned out, we could see the Mussel and Steak bar from out hotel. We were there on a busy Saturday night, but service was friendly and efficient. Maybe the pitch to up sell the sharing platter was a little over-entusiastic, but that's not the servers fault. The food was delicious and plentiful. The complimentary oysters were a real treat. I didn't give five stars because there's not a lot of charm to the restaurant, but, hey, you don't eat charm.

Very nice place where we had a divine dinner with seafood dishes, mussels and oysters on everything. Helpful and friendly staff who help and advise you in your choice

Excellent seafood! Excellent service! We had the seafood linguine. Amazing dish…seafood done very well! Manager Dana is awesome. Very friendly and lovely to talk to. Made us feel much at home! Must go here if in Edinburgh!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Mussel and Steak Bar, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. Despite a last-minute reservation, they graciously accommodated us, setting the tone for a fantastic experience. The food was outstanding – everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the oysters were phenomenal, offering that perfect blend of briny sweetness. The crab was equally impressive, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. Adding to the delight was the attentive and welcoming staff, who were friendly and made sure we felt looked after. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a top-notch seafood experience with excellent service!

Quelques erreurs durant le service mais il y avais beaucoup de monde. Mais pour ce qui est de la qualité du repas c'était top !!! Je le recommande

A very good experience, from the staff to the kitchen I highly recommend

Needs heater for outside tables

I went here on Wednesday after visiting the castle and I found the restaurant to have a very welcoming ambience and the food was fairly good. The service I must say was excellent, our table was waited on by a very polite Japanese young man who was attentive throughout the evening and made my wife and I feel very at home in your wonderful city.

We were there for a family of 3, and an asian server served us , and he listened to us attentively and surprisingly spoke our language. One of the best server we met in Edinburgh. We appreciate his service as we cant really understand the menu. Food is okay, but it was his service that made everything so well, thanks. 微信翻译

Cullen Skink and mussels we're both amaze-balls

We had a wonderful evening! The Service is brilliant! Gordon was so nice, he made us smile the whole time! We got two Oysters for free, which was so friendly! My Husband still thinka about the whisky sauce! One of the best restaurant we visited and we will come back for sure! Thank you so much!!!

Excellent en super fresh seafood at a decent price. Made a second reservation as soon as I left. I'm a critical world traveler but I would certainly recommend oysters and scallops.

Lovely place and awesome food 👌 we ordered mussels and steak and it was just delicious 😋 on top of it tasty cheesecake 😋😋😋

The fish and chips was just perfect, probably the best I had. The haggis wellington was delicious. The staff was very welcoming and nice

Delicious Haggis Wellington and Mussels 😋

Honestly - this place is overrated. It’s crowded, the menu is limited and the wine list - well it needs work. One free “welcome” or is that “on the house oyster” is their schtick. We went over the menu at least three times, while considering going elsewhere. But it was raining and other places seem to be full. Okay we decide on a couple of normal starters: Cullen Skink and salmon 3 ways, yup safe and uninspired cooking. Both were fine and delicious, just something I can do easily at home. Next we finally decided on mussels with cream and herbs and they were perfect. Fine, delicious and lots of them. We should have ordered just a kilo for both of us. So why am I not rating this place highly? Because it was an uninspired menu, items offered were not a restaurant level -“going out for dinner” offer. But in our opinion - boring. We were seated tightly packed at our table, surrounded by others, the music was easy and enjoyable and eclectic mix. We just wondered why go, the menu and wine list need inspiration.

We had such a lovely dinner the food was 10/10 the service was also brilliant as well we had a lovely American girl serving us who was so good with our little boy we will 100% be returning back highly recommend

More than a bar, it's a restaurant, Haggis in crust, mussels in natural sauce, soups, everything excellent. Some bread at the table would be appreciated

Absolutely incredible service, so friendly and the complementary oyster was amazing!!!!!! The restaurant lives up to it's name as we ended up going through 2 kilos of mussels :) would highly recommend!!

I was looking for best oysters in town and found this place on some website as a good recommendation. After visiting I would say that food is average, but overpriced because of it's central location

Cosy, friendly, welcoming and attentive staff. Excellent food and atmosphere. Special mention to Courteney for looking after us so well. Highly recommended. 5⭐

Winner all around! We had an incredible experience at this restaurant, especially with their amazing seafood. The evening started with complimentary oysters, and they were absolutely spectacular. We were lucky to get a table without a reservation, but throughout the night, we watched many others turned away due to the restaurant's well-deserved popularity. If you're planning a visit, make sure to book ahead—this place is not to be missed!

They gave us a free app of oyster on half shell to start which was deliciously sweet and very clean ocean flavour. We also overheard the owner said to another table that they bring in produce daily so everything is super fresh. Had the soup of the day (leek and ham hock soup) which was much needed as there doesn't seem much veggie options in Edinburgh outside of carrots and potatoes but slightly saltier than my preference if I didn't have it with bread. I also got a kilo mussels with whisky and bacon cream which was very delicious. My travelling friend and I couldn't get through of it enjoying the mussels and dipping more bread into the sauce. Definitely will go back again

Seafood is very fresh, recommended

Great food had some beautiful scallops and an awesome tomahawk steak. was a fantastic meal

Came in for dinner with my family, ages 4 to 74. Everyone was incredibly friendly and we were treated very well. Ollie was our server and he was great. He recommended different dishes and drinks for us and everything was perfect. We had an incredible chicken soup, mussels and pasta. Thank you for the great service Ollie and thank the kitchen for the great food!

I went without a reservation, but they made a table for me. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is reasonably fancy. Two people ordered beer, today's soup, seafood platter, and haggis, and it was plentiful. With a 10% service charge, it came to about 210,000 won, and I recommend it.

Red flag!! If you are from a mediterranean country, don't go, it's as gross as it sounds... They don't know how to treat the product, it's expensive for what they offer and no, sauces do not always improve the food... We ordered the shellfish platter because it was one of the cheapest options to share; the picture says everything. The scallops were good. Maybe we didn't know how to order properly.

As grass market was busy on tattoo Saturday we popped into mussels and steak bar cheery staff nice atmosphere and haggis Wellington delicious some steaks a bit pricy will be back enjoyed it very much

The waiters are super friendly, young and very good sellers of their product. They offer you one oyster per person as a free appetizer, and also of great caliber and quality. Quality local product, some very very good smoked mussels, Scottish seafood and salmon stand out. Prices are also quite tight for the area where it is. Recommended, better to reserve.

It's the second time I have lunch here, and I threatened to return!!! All lovely staff. Emma, ​​Kai, Orla, Ellie the best. Enma speaks perfect Spanish. Ellie I wish you the best for you and your baby. Thank you all very much.

Probably one of the most delicious meals I’ve ever had!!! And the most wonderful staff. Highly recommend

The meal was exceptionally delicious 😋. The staff was very courteous and friendly 😊. Most importantly, the restaurant is family-friendly 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. They kindly provided crayons and paper to keep my son entertained 🖍️. I highly recommend trying the oysters 🦪.

Fantastic! Recommend. Fresh oysters and seafood.

The food is delicious, and the service was excellent. Thanks to Ollie and Orla for the great service Definitely recommend.

We were 6 friends, we ate mussels and suffered food poisoning. Please be very careful, it can cause very serious problems.

Magnificent! Highly highly recommended. The place, the food, both the mussels and the fish and chips were amazing.

Lovely food, steak was cooked perfectly and the mussels in white wine sauce were delicious. Great atmosphere and friendly staff

Phoned to book as a local solo diner and also due to the Edinburgh festival was pleasantly surprised by the availability of the restaurant around 17:45. The service was excellent, a massive thanks to Edward even with the slight mix up of my main course being brought out before my starter. The food was one of the most delicious meals I have tasted in a while. It is one of the best I have tasted in Edinburgh and I will definitely be returning and recommending this restaurant. The Cullen skink soup was a very tasty and filling started and the main of venison steak perfectly matched it. I also found that the prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity of good and portions. Very much a 5* review.

A great menu. From mussels, oysters through to steaks. All brilliantly cooked. Staff lovely. We broke a glass recreating a photo from 2017 when our then 18month old grandson found he loved mussels. Although very busy the staff were efficient & friendly. Not expensive for the quality of the food. Too full for pudding although some looked delicious. Will have to go back for the haggis en croute.

Was worried it might be a tourist trap, but very happy with everything. Our server, Ollie, was charming, and he recommended a starter of haggis, which was very good. The features were great, the mussels excellent. It was sunny and the patio enjoyed sun late into the afternoon .

The steak is tender and the mussels are great!

Delicious whiskey mussels, in a very friendly setting. Music at the top and as well as the servers!!! We had a delicious time!!!

Food was delicious and the wine and whiskey recommendations were all good. Perfect!!

Good food in an area full of tourist attractions. We went there as a family, everyone enjoyed it. I recommend

Fantastic restaurant. Amazing food. Our server Edward was the best !

Nice place although a bit expensive

I was very ill after eating here. Would not recommend anything raw.

Between London, Dublin, and Edinburgh on a recent trip, we had one of our last dinners here. And we apparently saved the best for last. The food was terrific, very kind and helpful staff.

We noticed the restaurant while walking around the city and the full terrace gave the impression that the restaurant was good. And he was great! Very helpful staff, food fresh, wonderfully prepared, great taste. We ate haggis, French onion and mussel soup...and everything was superb! Warm recommendations👍

We stopped here for lunch. Excellent fresh mussels, fries, and delicious bread with a large glass of crisp white wine. We sat outside and received great friendly service.

The only restaurant in the center that didn't turn us away because it was 9 p.m.! Nice seaside atmosphere, surprising menu. I let myself be tempted by some really (too) spicy udon, a mention with 2-3 peppers wouldn't be too much!! That said, the mussels were excellent and the dessert (pudding) very generous. Really great service. THANKS !

Amazing evening with my partner at the steak and mussel ! Food was delicious and the service was absolutely fantastic! Cant thank our server enough and thank you soo much for full filling my request of “pumpkin & pickle” ! It was supper thoughtful of you all! Definitely worth a trip here if anybody’s in the area!

This is a great location if you are looking for Scottish cuisine. The food was exceptional, I highly recommend ordering the Cullen skink and the mussels in white wine sauce. My biggest compliment to this place is the service. The staff was amazing, all the time checking if we were alright and changing our plates for clean ones to put all the waste of the seafood.

This place was absolutely amazing! I am so glad we had the opportunity to be hosted by Courtney. The food was delicious, great size and great flavors. At the end of our dinner, Courtney took the time to sit with us and make several recommendations for our remaining days visiting Edinburgh.

When we arrived at 18:00, we were told there was no Lobster, crab, scallops or ribs on the menu which was surprising as it’s a seafood based restaurant. We did decide to stay as the remaining items on the menu sounded appealing. We ordered the mussels and fillet steak, my partner asked if the steak could be medium/well but the steak that arrived was medium rare, we requested if this could be cooked a little more. The steak then arrived again 35 minutes later by which time the other mains had been eaten. The service nose dived after this , we were ignored in favour of other tables, it became so bad I had to go to the bar to request the bill. When we did get the bill I tried to pay in cash which wasn’t easily accepted so paid by card instead. A very disappointing dining experience from an establishment that had great reviews. I also would not recommend accepting the table directly outside the urinals.

The oysters are so fresh. I came alone, but I had a great time. I am extremely grateful to the kind server who served my table during dinner last Thursday. I should have asked your name! I want to visit again next time👍🏻

Fantastic dinning place! Service was great and food was great! Fresh seafood! Was in Edinburgh for 2 nights and we decided to dine here on both nights! Hint: reservations to assure place!

Food was great. Manager was super rude when we tried to join on party with a small pizza becuase my son and I can’t eat anything on their menu. We had 6 people ordering food and drinks we where the only ones outside and he was just plan rude about it

Fast and friendly service. Very mediocre food and drink. I agree with the tourist trap tag of other reviews

Amazing! Loved everything about this wee place.. food is outstanding will definitely be back!

I ordered mussels and fish and chips. That's about it.

Superb! High regards to the haggis wellingtons and the mussels. Absolutely massive positions!

Simply THE best food ever had since coming to UK a month ago. If you love seafood, go; if you love crab, you should be there sooner.

What an amazing place! Complementary oysters- not often now you get things for free! Food was beautiful, service was amazing. We visited Edinburgh from Liverpool, just wish this was closer as I’d be a regular visitor!

Amazing food, wine fairly priced, great service.

Lovely restaurant with such nice staff and delicious seafood! I cannot recommend the oysters enough and get yourself a bottle if Picpoul to pair it with!

Really good environment, and I didn't expect that they would give me a free oyster, even just one piece.

Amazing place! Perfect service and the kitchen is doing a great job of handling the prestine ingidients to perfection!

We happened to stumble across here and it was in short the BEST decision. Absolutely delightful! The mussels were fresh and juicy (not a single empty shell!) and Duncan our server was very friendly and accommodating. Very coeliac (gluten free) friendly and the staff are very helpful. If you walk past this place and don’t go in, you’re a fool!

Mussels are a good deal at this restaurant. Lively wait staff. Good fun.

Generally the experience was pleasant, but for the price I would expect exceptional quality on everything. The oysters were fresh and the soup (6 out of 5!) was the star of the meal. The mains however, (we got seafood pasta and shellfish platter) were under salted and average at best, I would give it a 3.5. I probably would not go again.