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The Mussel and Steak Bar, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6
4.6
298 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish
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The mussel and steak bar has been a firm favourite for over 17 years with worldwide visitors and Scots alike since we opened in 2005. We have been granted the most popular seafood and steakhouse by various organizations. Our restaurant has been awarded a member of the Scotch Beef Club because we have inspected and satisfied the criteria regarding the quality, provenance, handling and preparation of the scotch beef that is served.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 25 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 225 5028
  • Website
    https://musselandsteakbar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

298 Reviews

  1. MelanieS

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food staff really accommodating definately would return

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and it had customer service to match. Thoroughly enjoyed 🙂

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  3. TerryB

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very good restaurant, great food and friendly staff. The only minus for me is regards is with all restaurants that have service charges, it makes people feel they have to pay this amount and potential didn’t budget for that. Let’s not be like America!

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  4. JohnP

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food, high quality, good portion size. Staff were excellent all round, Daniel looked after us mostly … top service!!

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  5. Markus

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The restaurant was closed at the time of our reservation. Really disappointing!

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  6. RachaelF

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I booked my table about 2 weeks in advance, I was really looking forward to my visit. The day before, I got an email to double check I was still going and I confirmed. I’d planned my entire day in a city break to come here and was on a schedule. Made the effort to get there in time and the place was Closed. They had every right to inform be but didn’t, if they are closed, they should not be taking bookings!!!! I’d give NO STARS if it was an option.

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  7. JimH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    A bit disappointed with the seafood platter which consisted mainly of mussels and very little of other seafood.

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  8. Nady

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurant ever: surprising amuse-bouche and digestive offered, warm welcome and attention to us and the kids, delicious food of high quality…we spent a perfect evening!

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  9. GillianL

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Service was good & food came out quick. Scallops & oysters as starters were nice, but thought the Surf & Turf was OK. Steak could have been nicer & think option of bread should come as standard to soak up the sauce, not have to ask for it and then also be charged. As it's in a touristy location it has a captive audience, so perhaps a bit pricey for where it is.

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  10. Roland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal of oysters, crab and mussels, really nice experience and great service, well looked after. Happy to recommend!

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  11. Kimchi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is great, price is a bit expensive, but reasonable. Staffs and owner are both friendly.

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  12. Ronnie

    Cheshire

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    The oysters were very good - a bit small, but nicely presented. The seafood platter was a bit overwhelming and quite heavy on the mussels. It was good (although messy!). The king scallop was a little overcooked and rubbery. I've marked it down on ambience because the restaurant adopted the all too common practice of sitting the single diner near (in fact almost in) the toilets so a constant procession past the table and accompanying noise.

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  13. LucyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, beautiful food and great atmosphere!

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  14. Penfoldgolfer

    East Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A must have is the sharing platter. Get in quick as the people who came in after,saw what we had and wanted the same. Unfortunately they had run out of crab and lobster! The food was glorious!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was told this was going to be a tasty meal but nothing could have prepared me for this spectacular dining experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by smiley staff and tantalising smells. The place was full but allowed plenty of space between tables and although a happy and loud crowd was attending, we were still able to have our quiet conversation over some magical French wine served at the correct temperature! The staff accommodated our requests for substitutions without blinking an eye and delivered what we feel was the best meal we ever had in Edinburgh. The fillet steak was prepared medium-well in butterfly style - it was cooked to perfection. Accompanied with amazing freshly cut and fried chips, this steak should be award-winning! The seafood platter had nothing to be jealous about. A lobster, a crab, oysters and many other goodies - cooked and raw created an orgasmic mix of flavours unlike anything we have experienced before in Scotland. At the conclusion of it all, we were served a wonderful cheesecake and some good espresso coffee. Both made a wonderful conclusion to an amazing culinary experience. Can’t wait to return!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food and accomdating for dietary needs. Will be back!!

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  17. ChanJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The seafood is brilliant. The steak however is somehow a bit over cooked

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  18. DavidS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Very disappointed! We have been coming for a long time and always been totally satisfied, we even came in one night and it was that busy and no table but you got us transport and took us to other restaurant which we appreciated so much! Last night we decided to treat friends as it was there 49th wedding anniversary and we always said how good your restaurant was, everything was fantastic until the steaks which we ordered 2 medium and one rare also a ribs dish which was excellent The steaks looked lifeless and were tasteless even my husbands which was rare didnt even bleed when cut through with knive which was very unusual considering it was rare!! So all in all so disappointing with steaks which are normally your specialty Lesley

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  19. JCcc

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great, service was great. The dessert was not overly sweet which was awesome.

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  20. MoniK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Super food and service. Good and friendly recommendations.

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  21. Fireblade

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Superb food, especially the seafood selection. Nice warm friendly staff. A bit breezy with the door open but overall very pleasing dining experience. Will be back soon.

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  22. SharonF

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere, knew what they were talking about when describing menu

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  23. MargaretG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff, excellent food - it's a ten out of ten from me!

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  24. Pilar

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We made the reservation and even received the confirmation but when we arrived there it was closed and had a pannel saying that it would close another day. So, we found ourselves at 21h without place for dinner. A pity... As it was recomended.

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  25. JeffW

    Central Texas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    When we showed up for our reservation the restaurant was closed. No attempt was made to contact us and let us know that there was a problem or that they would not be open that night. It was already 8 o’clock and we had to scramble to find somewhere else to eat.

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  26. DavidC

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Got to restaurant to find it closed, small message on door, why could the restaurant sent me an email / message to advise this, would have given me chance to book alternative, I got email on Sunday afternoon, my booking was the Saturday, not impressed with customer service at all

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  27. IanM

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Absolutely disgusting got a message the day b4 asking if I still wanted my booking I replied yes. Get 2 restaurant and closed and had been 4 a couple of days. I traveled from south Queensferry to go there not even a message 2 say they where closed had 2 find somewhere else on a Friday night 2 get a meal 😡😡😡😡

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  28. Jochen

    NRW

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wunderbares Restaurant zentral am Grasmarkt. Freundliches Personal, leckeres Essen. Unbedingt vorher reservieren

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  29. PeterW

    Edinburgh

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great evening out for a birthday meal. Steaks were great and service was great. The only disappointment slightly was the poor choice of red wine.

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  30. CarolL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Really surprised by how good our experience was. Staff could not have been friendlier. Good did the trick. Tasty and well cooked. Would definitely return

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best mussels in Edinburgh. Come here every year. Never disappoints.

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  32. suemcq

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Had a great fish centred meal - lovely knowledgeable staff helped us make our choices Nice buzz , fast & efficient Would come again

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  33. StewartB

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great buzz and busy place. Awesome food and service

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    El servicio estupendo, siempre atentos, nos obsequiaron con unas ostras, que estaban espectaculares, los platos abundantes y muy sabrosos, tomar cerveza en Escocia sale caro, pero vale la pena. Lo recomendaré para los que visiten la ciudad.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food here was great and the service was exceptional. I had the haggis and venison steak, which was cooked to perfection. My wife had a chowder and seafood platter and was equally satisfied. We shared a dessert, which was the best cheesecake I’ve ever had. Would recommend.

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  36. JustineM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good good ans very nice staff . Thanks for the welcoming . We'll come back with pleasure

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  37. AlessandroG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent dinner, with some highlights, first of all the mussels in white wine, simply delicious

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  38. KaiL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I always enjoy dropping by Mussel & Steak whenever we're in Edinburgh. The oysters are one of the best I've ever had in the UK, and when they have the tomahawk available, it's a real treat. Even their salads are tasty. Depending on the time of day it can be busy, but it's never too loud that you can't have a conversation.

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  39. SharonP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely superb food and service Mussels and steak main is fabulous

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  40. EmilyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good service and complementary food to start with your menu order which is a good and nice treat and surprise.

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

The Mussel and Steak Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Mussel and Steak Bar

110 W Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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