Edinburgh's Best Scottish Seafood Restaurants
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Ship on the Shore
Contact:
- 44 131 555 0409
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Location:
- 24-26 The Shore
- Leith
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Description:
It's on the shore and it's decor resembles a ship's interior, so you'll feel perfectly at home amongst the plethora of seafood dishes on offer. There are lots of fresh fish as you would expect, but what's particularly pleasing is the range of cuisine. It stretches from the delicate and subtle, to the hearty and rich. The lunch menu is excellent value, and therefore draws a crowd. The relaxing atmosphere attracts a mixed clientele and is especially popular with business folk.
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The Mussel and Steak Bar
Contact:
- 0131 225 5028
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Location:
- 110 West Bow
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Description:
The Mussel & Steak Bar is a stylish, deceptively large restaurant located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh's Old Town. It is a popular choice during festival time as it overlooks the square; a central hub for activity and a short wander from the Royal Mile. A comfortable outdoor seating section provides visitors with a prime spot, but don't worry if all the seats outside are taken, this restaurant stretches deeply into the back of the building with an additional upstairs area. Once you've settled in it's time to dine. As the name suggests the menu focuses on a rich selection of steak and mussel dishes, although smaller portions of duck are available. The Mussel & Steak Bar offers two set menus which are extremely fantastic value for money. This doesn't mean they cut back on quality. Fine cuts of Buccleuch scotch beef and rope grown mussels make for a sumptuous lunch time meal. Hand cut chips with beef or vegetable dripping are available with every course.
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Fingal's Cave
Contact:
- 44 131 225 9575
Location:
- 24A Stafford Street
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Description:
Something of a newcomer amongst the strong crowd of Edinburgh seafood restaurants, Fingal's Cave is "mussel-ing" its way into position. It has a broad range of seafood dishes, from the obvious to the inventive, the classic to the contemporary. There are also non-fish dishes, including some fine vegetarian creations.
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Creelers
Contact:
- 44 131 220 4447
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Location:
- 3 Hunter Square
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Description:
At Creelers you can go Bistro-style, or you can dine in more formal surroundings. The opulence and price are determined by your choice. The content of the menu also depends to a large extent on what the fishermen managed to outwit earlier in the day. This means that the fish are very fresh, as you would expect. Mind you, if you're dragging along someone who refuses to eat anything scaly then don't despair. There are a number of vegetarian and meat dishes, and they aren't mere token additions either - comfortably holding their own amongst the fishes.
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Cafe Royal Oyster Bar
Contact:
- 44 131 556 4124
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Location:
- 19 West Register Street
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Description:
Elegance permeates throughout this Victorian cafe-bar, from the marble flooring, stained glass and ceramic tiles and the ornately decorated main Cafe Royal Circle Bar to the delicious Oyster Bar in an adjoining room. Besides the featured dish – oysters served on crush ice – the food is delectable. Your senses will perk as you bite into the various tender meats and fish.
