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Based on 5.638 opinions finded in 5 websites
Nº 1096 in 2913 in Edinburgh, City of
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Got the scallops starter, which was nice but nothing special for the price. We had to wait at least 20-25 minutes for our main mussels to come as they forgot about it. Which was fine as they didn't charge for the bread. Probably, they were in a hurry when making our mains as we felt it was not a proper full portion of mussels , we were a bit disappointed, actually. We would have not been annoyed by the described situation, but after asking for the bill, they put a 10%service charge on. I'm normally OK with service charge but after watching the most demoralised staff I've seen in a while for more than 2 hours and forgetting our mains we felt like it's a bit cheeky to put that SC on. Food was OK but nothing special, you'd probably get this food for cheaper and with better service somewhere else in town. We will not be rushed to be back.
Dominika S . 2024-11-09
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I was with my friends and the food was okay but the service was terrible we were served buy a young girl called Anna she was very rude and very impatient when taking our order she was just full of attitude and made us feel rushed normally I don’t complain but my mother was is a few days ago and had the same problem
Sarah B . 2024-11-06
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Absolutely perfect in every way. 😋😋😋
Denise Goodliffe . 2024-11-04
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Great food and service. Not a huge place, but always amazing food. They also whipped out a ramp when we arrived so we could easily get a wheelchair up the steps to the restaurant
Fay Harvey . 2024-11-04
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Location is very good Food is perfect Prices are slightly higher Restaurant is very small so you are sitting very close to other people what is a bit uncomfortable.
Ana Safina . 2024-11-04
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Very good restaurant, we had a great time for €40 including drinks.
Jean-Raoul Ducable . 2024-11-03
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We met with friends for lunch at the Mussel Inn with the promise of fresh seafood on the menu, the clue is in the name I guess, and we were not disappointed! After a light starter of perfectly cooked scallops, paired with black pudding and pea shoots, my partner and I opted for the kilo pot of Shallot Mussels each, some crusty bread and a side of chips. These were the plumpest, freshest mussels I have had in an age, and I barely came up for breath. We were told by our server that they are brought in daily with a 6am delivery. Talking of the server, what great service we were given. The right balance of friendly and formal, efficient and attentive. So, a perfect lunch for me, thank you, and the only critical remark I can make is - sort your seating out. Although I’m sure it was really good for my posture, the very upright seating in the booth did not make a comfortable setting for me. Still worth 5 stars though, if only for those amazing mussels!!
Dominic E . 2024-10-30
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When friends heard that we were going to Edinburgh for holidays, they strongly recommended that we pay a visit to Mussel Inn for a meal. We were surprised that the restaurant was packed when we arrived for dinner. We were also surprised that the majority of the diners were Asians. We ordered, among others, mussel pots, seafood chowder and seafood platter. The seafood platter was really excellent. Packed with goodies, it was delicious. Those who ordered the mussel pots also said that it was good.
Andrew Yeoh . 2024-10-25
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Ordered 3 chilled oysters and 1 pot of shallot mussels. Both are fresh and delicious, especially the mussels. I would definitely recommend them. I was disappointed that the mussel pot doesn't come with bread anymore but after finishing the pot, I was full! Still, it would be nice if it can be accompanied by 2 pieces of bread, for the broth.
Rebecca Jiayu Lin . 2024-10-24
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It was a nice experience. The soup was delicious and the pasta had orders that I had not imagined, but overall it was delicious. We came for the lobster, but at the time it was sincere and the oysters were delicious. He ordered it, but we are not hungry for oysters, and the service is good. It is special about them that they close late compared to other restaurants in Edinburgh.
نوف محمد . 2024-10-20
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Beautiful, fresh cooked seafood. Great service. Will definitely visit again.
VICKI Loader . 2024-10-19
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While looking for a seafood restaurant, I found it, made a reservation, and visited. I highly recommend making a reservation. The taste was truly a work of art. Such slimy mussels! The pasta was truly delicious. The staff was also very friendly. Is this the entrance to the store...? The entrance is right where you want to be, so go in with confidence.
sunghyun woo . 2024-10-19
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Sito in Rose street, una strada davvero molto carina piena di ristoranti. Ci hanno fatto accomodare anche senza prenotazione. Il mio compagno ha preso il kg di cozze che arriva in una pentola, io ho preso della pasta con i frutti di mare. La pasta non era buona. Scotta e con un sugo non buono. Probabilmente ho sbagliato io a prenderlo. Le cozze invece erano molto buone, consiglio comunque una visita.
Andrea . 2024-10-07
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Buon locale in centro…abbiamo assaggiato il seafood chowder ed era molto buono…simpatico il tegame per il kg di cozze al naturale( buone) ma la pasta di mare rivedibile..conto in linea con i prezzi della città
Cagliostro . 2024-10-07
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This is a recommended restaurant if you want to eat lots of mussels. It's a blissful moment when you devour the abundance of mussels in the pot while dipping the baguette in the soup made with mussel stock. Unlike the mussels you can buy at supermarkets, they are large, plump, and very delicious. Mussels are also available in half sizes. I like Charlotte, but all flavors are good. The customer service from the very friendly female staff is also great. Advance reservations are required as it is always crowded. Recommended!!
ひばり . 2024-10-06
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Amazing food- fresh and delicious. Very friendly, down-to-earth place.
Simon Exton . 2024-10-06
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As expected, the food was delicious and I was able to eat comfortably as scheduled. I plan to visit again on my next trip.
ONE_O.L [ 한얼 ] . 2024-10-04
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Ver good food at reasonable price
franky sin . 2024-10-03
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Food was ok, but very small portions. Servers were happy to help at first then was like screw you. Frustrated when asked to remove something we didn't get and when asked to take the 10% service fee off. Very bad experience since it was our anniversary. Also most expensive meal we had in Edinburgh.
Michael Davis . 2024-10-02
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Very high quality food and very well cooked. The pasta with seafood is exquisite.
Lorenzo . 2024-09-28
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Just excellent, we had a platter of hot seafood. It was excellent. And the plate of pad thai with shrimp and small vegetables. Perfect fit
Alexandre DURET . 2024-09-25
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Fantastic restaurant. The best of food and service!!! Could not recommend enough! Thank you for a great meal.
Will Smart . 2024-09-24
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There is a local specialty seafood restaurant, which specializes in mussels. The cooking method is special and very delicious. The spaghetti is also good.
King Ha . 2024-09-24
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Excellent service seafood Friendly staff
Tim Sindirgilioglu . 2024-09-23
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I enjoyed a delightful meal at Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant, starting with incredibly fresh oysters and perfectly cooked mussels. The **Seafood Hot Platter** was the highlight, featuring a superb selection of fresh, flavorful seafood. To top it off, the **Sticky Toffee Pudding** was a fantastic dessert, rich and satisfying. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was cozy. A must-visit for seafood lovers!
Z Zhang . 2024-09-23
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Twenty years ago I worked in hospitality during summer breaks. I travelled to the beautiful coasts of Spain, and served beer and casseroles in the oldest pubs in old Dublin. Then I made it to good, old Scotland. I settled in the capital. I needed a job quickly. I paid £50 for a week at a hostel, which left me with just £30 and no ticket back home to continental Europe. I got a job. As a kitchen porter. I started from the bottom. The next year I came back to the same job during the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The manager and the head chef gave me a job and offered to train me as a chef. I learned a lot there. By respecting others and learning from people who know more and have more skills in the area. I was liked and respected by colleagues for being a friendly, helpful member of the staff and by showing impeccable work ethic. There were days when we would do 850 covers a day. All between around 12 staff members working two shifts. The restaurant owners showed respect to all members of the staff. Overall good men. They also owned shellfish farms around beautiful Scotland. I couldn't have known that this experience would someday come in handy but I learned how to cook seafood and I enjoyed cooking for people ever since. The restaurant was called Mussel Inn and it was located in the historic part of the capital of the auld Scotland - Edinburgh. I really recommend this iconic dining establishment on the foodies map of Auld Reekie. I enjoyed being part of this great business as a young man during summer breaks from the University. I learned a lot about preparing seafood and can tell you for sure. They're best in what they do. Mussel Inn is a brand synonymous with fresh produce, best seafood and overall great dining experience 🌊
Surfermag . 2024-09-21
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Thursday, looks like staffs don’t want to work, no queue, not been told as need to wait for one hour. There were a few tables that had not been cleaned up after dinner. Short for staffs?
Kevin Sun . 2024-09-19
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Overall I am happy with the food quality and taste. We ordered Oysters which is just ok .. a bit more ocean taste to me . Mussel is good . We ordered 2 different flavours of mussel . I like the chef recommendation one better but both are good ! Pasta is normal . I’d recommend this restaurant if you are big fans of mussels. BTW, there were 9 tables , 6 were Asian one including us . 4 out of 6 speak mandarin so I guess it has been posted in XHS …. 🤔😆
Jason Lau . 2024-09-17
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Muscles are amazing! Good portion and excellent customer service!
Zahraa Natiq . 2024-09-17
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My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed the meals we had here. Courteous, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.
Paul Casey . 2024-09-17
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Great food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Well worth a visit.
stuart noone . 2024-09-15
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Delicious! We had a great experience at Mussel Inn. This was a small restaurant, but the location was very convenient. We ordered tomato soups, mussels, lobster, and pudding desserts. The taste of the Mussel was fresh and delicious, we loved the spicy sauce very much. Many tourists visit this restaurant, I highly recommend making a reservation for dinner.
chan . 2024-09-11
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Very fresh and delicious oysters and mussels. I dine in every time when I am in Edinburgh.
Direk Wangudomsuk . 2024-09-10
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The chef's special board, a curated selection of the finest dishes, seems to have left an indelible impression with its exceptional quality. The mussels with chili, in particular, stand out as a highly recommended choice, offering a perfect blend of seafood freshness and a hint of spice that tantalizes the taste buds. For families, the availability of a highchair is a thoughtful touch, despite its humorous shortcomings in height. The absence of parking facilities underscores the establishment's accessible location, encouraging patrons to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood before indulging in their culinary offerings. Moreover, the wine selection is noted for its variety and quality, paired with prices that don't deter from the overall experience. This combination of fine food, family accommodations, and a well-considered beverage menu crafts an inviting atmosphere for a memorable dining experience.
Carlo Bertini . 2024-09-08
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A passeggio per Edimburgo. Languore e voglia di metter qualcosa sotto i denti Si passa casualmente dinanzi a questo ristorante, indecisi se entrare e con molta voglia di cozze. Ci accomodiamo senza troppe speranze e si ordinano cozze nature. Arriva una pentola con dentro un bel po' di cibo, con buon profumo. Insomma le cozze erano molto buone, di qualità, ben fatte e prezzo buono. Quindi se non badare al cattivo odore lasciato dal locale sui propri vestiti andate senza esitare. Il rapporto qualità prezzo è decisamente buono. Per il momento è tutto. Ciccio
Ciccio . 2024-09-07
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The mussels are fresh and delicious, very delicious😋 Super recommended👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Tammy Tien . 2024-09-06
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Sunshine on Leith. Mussels and beef! Finally after my third visit to Edinburgh, I managed to get into this place. Made sure we made a reservation and I glad we did as this place was worth the wait. A very very popular spot, particularly in the summer and evenings, located on the equally popular through fare just behind Princes Street. Anyone with a leaning towards good, fresh seafood cooked well, should definitely try this place out. Surprisingly though, despite the titular hint, I was not blown away by the 1kg mussels I ordered as I felt that they were slightly under seasoned and lacking garlicky-pungency (for my taste). Though they are evidently very popular judging by the orders. Nevertheless, everything else more than compensated. The seafood chowder was very very good with generous chunks of flavoursome fish complementing the silky smooth ooze which I could drink by the pint if required! Served with fresh bread this was delectable. On our table we also had the hot seafood platter - a wonderful construction, of prawns, mussels scallops and other bites in a rich sauce. I largely swerved this due to lack of capacity as the next paragraph will explain. Bizarrely as it may seem, the star of the feast for me in a speciality seafood restaurant was not anything from the sea but rather the turf. The steak burger was hands down disgustingly ridiculously good and one of the best burgers I have ever consumed and possibly one of the largest. I had this for my main and admittedly after my first 3 bites, I was concerned as to whether I could finish it. However, one the taste registered with brain, palate and stomach. I motored through this masterpiece of a burger. It was almost phillistinial to enjoy meat in a nautical place like this, but the guilt was short lived. Would not hesitate to return, when in this beautiful city again. This place is well worth the visit.
lawrence francis . 2024-09-06
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Where do I start. Entered what had initially seemed a buzzing restaurant, unfortunately was filled with an experienced multilingual sludge of decay. The prepubescent staff could do with both some wine tasting lessons AVOID!
Ed Carter . 2024-09-02
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OVERVIEW One fishy…fish soup BUT, might not spoil the bunch! MINUS - The seafood chowder was at a 1* level. It tasted like microwaved double cream and tossed bits of salmon with no basic seasoning. - Very heavy; there was a thick layer of fat floating at the top of the soup (see picture). - A seafood chowder is usually a mixture of seafood; this chowder had only salmon. Other menu items might be of a higher standard and therefore uphold the reputation of the restaurant. PLUS + The salmon bits in the fish soup were fresh. + Attentive staff. + Quick lunch time service. + Walk-in lunch time availability. ORDER Starter: * Seafood Chowder
A Statistician Reviews . 2024-09-01
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We sat down outside and waited 10 minutes without any waiter asking for an order even though my wife went in to place an order and was told to sit outside at the table. The place was not very busy, the waiters/waitresses came outside and saw us but continued talking and went back inside the restaurant. I wish I could comment on their dishes but we never received any!
KENNY H . 2024-08-30
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I did not like the mussel taste and I left it. The waitress was cleaning tables close to ours and making noise moving them while we were eating. I did not feel welcomed like they were waiting to see us out.
Easy web2 . 2024-08-29
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It was fun and delicious. the best
k m . 2024-08-29
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this is an amazing place to eat in Edinburgh, the mussels were amazing, half pot more than enough, and a lovely glass of chilled wine to wash it down with, service was quick and our server was friendly, loved everything about this eatery. this is the 2nd time we have been there, if you want proper fast food that tastes delicious eat at the mussel inn.
catherine h . 2024-08-28
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Our waiter was lovely but we got violently ill after the oysters, mussels and scallops which did not taste fresh. Ended up in the hospital for an afternoon from the stomach bug we got shortly after and were out of commission for a few days on our holiday.
Sophia Zamaria . 2024-08-26
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Delicious Food with Reasonable Price
Taher Izadpanah . 2024-08-26
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The lobster was really good! Ask for it without the sauce with butter! It was incredible! The mussels with garlic were so good! The clam chowder was kind of too liquid for me. I do recommend the place!
Adriana Sato . 2024-08-24
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I highly recommend the blue cheese mussels and a side of bread. A 1/2 pot was plenty fo me. My spouse had the shallot garlic and was also very good.
GrandTour66414300980 . 2024-08-24
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The top address for sea food, especially mussels and lobster. Fair prices. Without a reservation it's a gamble. Highly recommended for lunch, they are also very child friendly. Simply always worth a visit 😃💥👍
Renato Ronchis . 2024-08-24
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I've been eating here every year when I'm in Scotland for years. Service is always friendly, mussels and fish top top top, price/performance very good, simple atmosphere and furnishings but I come for the mussels :) One of my favorite restaurants in Europe.
Daniel gubser . 2024-08-24
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We stopped in here for a lunch when walking around the city. Food was delicious, staff were very friendly and was nice to have a quieter street after a busy day
Monique Lesieur . 2024-08-23
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Amazing food, lovely staff definitely will go back next time
Augusta Vieira . 2024-08-22
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Food is absolutely amazing but service is that bad everytime I go there im getting so frustrated. Last visit they took our order to another table they opened the pots then couple of mins later they realised they made mistakes took the food from that table and bring on my table it's like a joke. fair enough after we refused the take the food they bring the fresh one!
Kerem Erener . 2024-08-22
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very good food at reasonable prices
Martina Juli24 . 2024-08-17
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My son had eaten here before and had good memories, but they were just that. The service bordered on hostile, and while we were seated outside, we had to go in three times and ask for our server, who seemed offended at the request. The food was very slow to come out. The pasta was merely average and overcooked. That said, the mussel pot -- the house specialty -- was excellent and actually about the cheapest main on the menu. I'd gofor that and that alone...
PdxMarc . 2024-08-16
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The food is good, the atmosphere is nice and the waiters are very helpful, prices are high given that it is fish
Alessandro Maulini . 2024-08-15
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You of course have to love the mussels which were excellent. I went there 2 days in a row. The seafood pasta is delicious. The service is impeccable. It's a spectacle to see the work in the kitchen. Top quality/price ratio!
Isabelle Mercier . 2024-08-13
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Very good food and not at all expensive. Very expensive beer.
Jorge M B . 2024-08-12
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This restaurant is bang in the middle of a good and meh review. While the service, atmosphere and food were ok, they all lacked a wow factor to the high price on the menu. Sea bass was dry and bland, yet still appeared to have more life left in it than the worn-out staff. The decor is modern, but seems to be a copy of a cheap seaside "fish and chip shop", which is not fitting for the style of venue it seems to want to be. Silver lining, the Haggis Bon Bons were divine, and the Irn Bru was cold.
Adam Duncan . 2024-08-11
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The Mussels Inn in Edinburgh served us top-notch mussels and cocktails 2 nights in a row. We returned the second night only because the first dinner had been so superb. Affordable, delicious, perfectly prepared; these are the reasons this restaurant is a must-dine for these succulent bivalves when in the otherwise expensive and tourist-driven Edinburgh.
Ali Bergmark . 2024-08-04
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For 2 people we ordered: 1/2 mussels and 2 starters: Tiger Prawns Served with cauliflower puree, chorizo and panko crumbs drizzled with a balsamic reduction and Scottish Smoked Salmon with Crispy Capers On charred sour dough bread, radish and classic vinaigrette). Very good but not very filling. For dessert we tried the sticky toffee pudding (very delicious; the typical Scottish dessert).
Maria Moragues . 2024-08-03
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Went there as was recommended by friend. We loved the food, especially the chowder and seafood platter. Highly recommend. Great service too.
Sharon Mihail . 2024-08-02
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Frequent customer but this time I was very disappointed. tasteless defrosted shrimp starter, bland shallot mussels, king prawn main lacking in flavour AND more seriously the leaves in the Inn salad were definitely not fresh (limp and turning). Was not given the usual finger towelette.
Catherine . 2024-08-02
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First things first - make a reservation - in advance. This place gets really busy even on week days. I got here for the mussels, oysters and chowder and never leave disappointed. Good service too. Plus the most beautiful woman I've seen works here (no kidding).
varun g . 2024-08-01
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Had a very nice dinner here in June 2024. The service is a bit lackluster (would have liked to order a second drink a bit earlier in my meal), but the food more than made up for it. The mussels cooked with wine and shallots were tasty and a kilogram lasts a long time. All the food seemed fresh and tasty. It's a bit spendy (although I personally think the mussels are a great deal), but less so than other seafood restaurants close by offering an inferior product and even worse service. Go in, get a kilo of mussels and some bread and enjoy yourself.
Nicholas Kraemer . 2024-07-31
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Delicious and fresh food, especially the oysters. Really tasty and quick service.
Modelangel . 2024-07-31
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I felt sorry for coming alone, so I ordered two servings and had three glasses of wine, but I wonder why they didn't give me bread before the meal. It's salty, and I think I'll eat a lot of water. I still enjoyed it though
Eun Bae . 2024-07-31
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The food was very good. I like the clam.
HONG BIN OH . 2024-07-31
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My wife and I visited several years ago and we're excited to return again on our second trip to Edinburgh. However, this was a very different experience. This time we had our two children. To start, the waitress outside didn't want us to sit outside even though there were a couple of free tables and told us to go inside. The host inside told us to check outside for a table. Finally they gave us a table inside. My family and I then had to wait 15 mins to be approached by someone even after trying to get someone's attention. Surprisingly as we were sat next to the kitchen and every waiter walked past 20 times. Once the food order was taken the food arrived very quickly and was ok. Nowhere as good as it was a few years ago when we last visited. Plus no one checked on us and to see if we were happy with the food and to see if we needed another drink. The only person to interact with us at this stage was a very nice Spanish waiter. We asked for a bill and there was a service charge included. SERVICE CHARGE for close to no interaction. Clearly families are not welcome here and we were seen as more as an inconvenience, besides the very good Spanish waiter. Do not go as service is bad and food below average.
Alex Welstand . 2024-07-29
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⭕Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant 61-65 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2NH Authentic Scottish seafood! As the name suggests, this restaurant specializes in mussels. Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant is located in the city. The interior environment is clean and simple. It is recommended to book a table in advance. We booked too late and only booked the time slot at 6:00, which was a bit early. We ordered mussels (pure mussels, no pasta) and tiger prawns. Both mussels (mussels) and tiger prawns suited our taste and were fresh. This is one of the seafood restaurants recommended by the locals, focusing on mussels. We were in Edinburgh for 3 days and had mussels for dinner. Indeed, the mussels cooked in a whole pot in this restaurant (as in the picture) can be included in Qianmao, Hu The shrimps are also crispy and fresh. The portion size is a lot for Asians. Half a kilogram of mussels plus two main meals is just right for two people, or one kilogram of mussels and a main meal!
WL . 2024-07-28
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Pricing is extortion. 6 small and tired oysters £20, seafood platter 3/4 mussels, literally 2 prawns and small overcooked sea bass fillet £34. What a disappointment after all this great reviews (unless they write it themselves 🤷), not worth what it cost. Staff not making any favour to the place, you can hardly expect politeness or at least smile. On goodbye you are getting bill with over £10 service charge, really?! Surely I won't go there again not recommend to anyone...
FS Motorhomes . 2024-07-27
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Katherine the manager was so lovely, so friendly, super helpful. We didn't know what to order and what was good but she made the whole experience so much better 10/10
Benny Westside . 2024-07-27
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Perfection on table as somebody mentioned „sea on plate”. Need to come back !
Piotr Hołyński . 2024-07-24
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I turned to the man behind the bar. I asked for ice in a plastic glass because my friend had hurt her leg. I needed to apply ice. They didn’t give me ice, they said that they didn’t have glasses. There were a lot of glasses!!! It was very disgusting. That’s why there are no stars and there never will be. After such an answer, there is no desire to buy from this establishment.
Djuliya Djuliya . 2024-07-23
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The front house service full of attitude and stinks to say the least! If the staff doesn’t want to work on night shift just do not hire them, don’t let them show up to work massively overrated food and awful experience! Do Not Recommend to with locals or Tourist! Full Stop! 23 07 2024
Vincent Cheng . 2024-07-23
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Rude front house full of bad attitude.
TA ling . 2024-07-23
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Welcoming and informal environment, young, attentive and friendly service. The place is very popular so it's best to book. It was among the best fish-based lunches in Scotland: mussels, cooked naturally, delicious; ditto scallops and lobster, both well done and balanced in flavour.
silvia viotto . 2024-07-22
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Not bad but quite expensive, 10£ for the service and 4£ one bottle of water…
Isa . 2024-07-20
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If you like seafood, this is one of the best. Lively and busy restaurant. The hot seafood platter is the real McCoy. If you're not a seafood lover, then go somewhere else. You'll have to walk here, but Edinburgh has a superb transport infrastructure. We'll definitely come back here again.
David Martin . 2024-07-18
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It sounds so promising, I was disappointed, during my trip from Scotland I had mussels several times and all of them were really good, these ones didn't convince me, I had to send the first ones back because they were actually raw. Bread is not included, you have to order it separately, the atmosphere is cool and sober, the lights kept going out, that can happen, but it would be nice if you mentioned it somehow, service is boring, you can tell you live off tourists here, you really have fun not and you notice that as a guest... It's a shame, no, I wouldn't go there again. And again, I like to tip generously, but I can't stand it when it's automatically added up
Christine W. . 2024-07-18
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Delicious and fresh seafood. But I think staff are too busy. Hope they can be well treated.
Nomie Fan . 2024-07-17
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A solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️is nothing to be ashamed of but if anyone gives it more than that they’re fooling themselves. The food is decent. Mostly fresh but can use more flavors. The £34 hot platter is barely enough for one person and the mussel pot goes out faster than the speed of light if you’re sharing. The haggis is surprisingly flavorful with the carrot purée sauce. The seafood pasta might be the most tasty dish but £25 is just not right. I know garlic doesn’t cost that much. They do slap a 10% service fee and while I understand that as an American, what I don’t understand is how the waitstaff never comes back until it’s time to pay and if you need anything before that you have to wave at them like you’re saying farewell to your love ones on the titanic — no one ever refills the water. We dropped a fork and no one even look at our direction. It’s all fine and good until the £10 surcharge shows up on the bill. For what? For £100 we had barely enough for the 3 of us and we highly recommend trying other seafood place before stepping into this one.
Tien F . 2024-07-16
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Perfect spot for lunch! Food is delicious and staff are friendly. Sitting inside is lovely and sitting outside in the sunshine (on the rare times it appears in Edinburgh!) Is also great!
Roxanne King . 2024-07-16
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Delicious Scottish fish soup and mussels. Excellent service, active, attentive and kind. APPROVED.
Stefano De Carlo . 2024-07-15
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Great meal , great service from Luca , definitely recommend eating here , whitebait amazing !!
Lindsay Barnaby . 2024-07-11
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We have been coming here periodically for 20+ years. More recently it has been every couple of years. This time round, it seemed obvious that there have been attempts to tighten up the profit margin, probably as a result of the rise in cost of living. The good bits: the oysters were very tasty and the mussel sauce from the specials board was lovely. The not-so-good: the wine wasn’t properly chilled which the waitress admitted, one of the oysters contained shell, the salad leaves were limp, the bread basket was chargeable rather than being included with mussels (never used to be) and the butter portion was pretty stingy. There was also a mandatory 10% service charge added to the bill, which we knew about in advance - fair enough. The staff were okay but not particularly attentive. This place is on the tourist trawl and most of the folk in there were obviously visitors to the city rather than locals. At the end, you used to get a warm lemon hand towel after handling seafood. This has stopped and the owners will say that it’s primarily a net zero imperative (good) but to be honest it’s probably more likely an indication that cutting prices has become necessary in order to maintain profitability (especially given that seafood comes at a premium price).We enjoyed it, but some of the charm of this place has definitely been lost in recent years. We’ll be back but we might not rush back or recommend it to our friends in such a hurry.
Miriam Leighton . 2024-07-08
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We took our Grandson for lunch today. We all had Shallot mussels. They were superb and my Grandson said they were on another level (is comparison is the ones you get in Aldi - he's 12). He loved them. The staff were attentive without being intrusive and were friendly. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
Lynne Cumming . 2024-07-08
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I go often. You can't go wrong if you just eat mussels and baguette! Shallot is so delicious.
fu mu . 2024-07-05
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Portion wise, the full mussel pot is ample. However, the shallot with wine was a tad underwhelming in taste, and the mussels themselves were some of the smallest I've had in a restaurant. Service was decent, considering how busy the restaurant was.
Darren “Dazz” King . 2024-07-05
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Good food, a bit expensive nonetheless.
Démare Marie . 2024-07-03
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Ate a seafood platter, lobster, fish soup, and oysters Except for the fish and the buried lobster, everything else was fresh and delicious.
香港No.1網上成人用品店18Gifts.com . 2024-07-03
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We were lucky to find a table around 5pm in the afternoon. Online reservation is strongly suggested. All of our orders were delicious and we were really happy from our meal. Seafood chowder large is really big, we shared with my husband. There is a plenty of seaffod in this creamy soup and taste is great. Hot seafood platter is really nice to try everyting and many mussels in this platter. Shellfish pasta is also tasty and not very creamy which i like. There are tables outside also for summer time. For seafood lovers, this place is suggested.
ozge yasarturk . 2024-06-30
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MINUS - The seafood chowder was at a 1* level. It tasted like microwaved double cream with tossed bits of salmon and no basic seasoning. - The most distasteful soup I have ever ordered in a restaurant! - A seafood chowder is usually a mixture of seafood; this chowder had only salmon. - Very heavy; you could see the fat floating at the top of the soup (see picture). Other menu items might be of a higher standard and therefore uphold the reputation of the restaurant. PLUS + The salmon bits in the fish soup were fresh. + Friendly and welcoming staff. + Quick lunchtime service. + Walk-in lunchtime availability. ORDER Starter: * Seafood Chowder
We say it, as we see it... . 2024-06-30
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I recently visited this place and had an awful experience. I ordered mussels, and what I got was beyond disgusting. The mussels were foul-smelling and clearly spoiled. The stench was unbearable and made it impossible to enjoy the meal. I strongly advise against dining there. Serving spoiled food is unacceptable and poses a serious health risk. Save yourself the trouble and choose a different restaurant.
Alicja Aseńko . 2024-06-29
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The food was amazing and really good service! I definitely recommend if you like seafood!
Costanza Drago . 2024-06-28
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I’d love to try the food but I didn’t have a chance to do so. My booking was cancelled by the manager Ms Katherine as I was late for 8 minutes. I took Uber to go there as I knew I was slightly running behind. But when I arrived, she told me the table was already given to other customers without my consent. I was so confused about the reservation policy and tried to understand but her attitude was just rude. She even said “gosh” and rolled her eyes in front of me.
Mel W . 2024-06-28
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Omg the food is delicious! Especially the oysters! Service fantastic also could not have been more friendly and efficient 👍 Wish they had another restaurant in Glasgow or Australia 🙏🏻
longjevity . 2024-06-27
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If you have seafood attack, this spot is definitely what you need.
TANER YILDIZ . 2024-06-26
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The oysters were great, haggis bonbons were ok. The sticky date pudding was phenomenal.
VAIBHAV DAMLE . 2024-06-26
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What a great place. Food was good. Wine excellent. But service was Outstanding. They kept the place open just for us. Major kudos. 6 stars!!!
S K . 2024-06-24
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Being rushed to pay ruins the quality of the food. In a restaurant, being rushed to pay is an invitation to leave.
manu guerrero . 2024-06-24
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