Mussel & Steak Bar is an independent Edinburgh restaurant at the foot of Victoria Street, close to the Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Restaurateur Marshall Milne opened it in 2005 with a focus on fresh Scottish produce. The warm, bustling dining room and seasonal outdoor terrace suit anything from a quick Old Town lunch to a larger group celebration.
Seafood comes from suppliers around Scotland’s west and north coasts. Rope grown Shetland mussels are served by the pot with choices such as white wine and cream, chilli and garlic, or whisky and smoked bacon. Oysters, scallops, crab, langoustines and lobster appear across platters and daily catches, subject to what is available from the market.
Scottish beef gives the other half of the restaurant its identity. Rib eye, fillet and larger sharing cuts are sourced from farms and butchers in the Borders and Central Belt, while surf and turf brings steak and shellfish together. Fish and chips, seafood linguine and Scottish starters broaden the menu for diners who do not want one of the headline plates.
A varied wine list is designed to work with both shellfish and matured beef, alongside beer, local whisky and other drinks. Desserts and a children’s menu make the restaurant useful for a complete family meal as well as an evening centred on seafood. Its appeal lies in serving recognisable Scottish ingredients generously, with the location and hospitality of an established Old Town restaurant.
Address: 110 West Bow, Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HH, United Kingdom
Mussel & Steak Bar Menu
Fresh Oysters
All of our oysters are served with tabasco, lemon, and a shallot vinaigrette
Six Handpicked Oysters
shallots, red wine vinegar, lemon
Twelve Handpicked Oysters
Red wine vinegar and shallots, lemon
Starters
Haggis Wellington
haggis wrapped in puff pastry with whisky sauce
Cold Platter
beetroot cured salmon, crayfish, Atlantic prawn, smoked mackerel, salmon mousse, smoked mussels
Cullen Skink
smoked haddock chowder, potato, leek, celery, cream, fresh bread
Grilled King Scallops on the Shell
Hand dived Orkney king scallops, Grilled with Garlic & Parsley Butter
Soup of the Day
Changes daily, ask the team for todays option. served with fresh bread.
Calamari
with chilli mayo
Fish
All our shellfish and fish are locally sourced from the West to North coast of Scotland
Kilo Pot Rope Grown Scottish Mussels
choice of sauce; – chilli & garlic – white wine, shallots, cream – whisky, smoked bacon, cream – au-natural
Seafood Linguini
mussels, clams, North Atlantic Prawn, squid, chilli, garlic, house slow braised chunky bouillabaisse
Whole Seabass
sitting on a bed of noodle gems with lightly seasoned courgette and asparagus.
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
beer battered Scottish haddock, beef dripping chips, garden peas, home-made champagne vinegar tartar sauce
Shellfish Platter
king scallop, mussels, clams, North Atlantic prawn, squid, oyster, garlic, mangetout, house slow braised chunky bouillabaisse
Mussel & Steak Bar Surf & Turf
8oz rib eye served with North Atlantic prawn, mussels, choice of sauce – chilli & garlic – white wine, shallots, cream – whisky, smoked bacon, cream – au-natural
Pork Surf & Turf
8oz Scottish pork loin steak served with mussels, North Atlantic prawn choice of sauces: – chilli & garlic – white wine, shallots, cream – whiskey, smoked bacon, cream – au-natural
Our World Famous Sharing Platter
lobster, crab, langoustine, scallops, mussels, North Atlantic prawn and much more – • market price • – subject to availability
Isle of Uist Catches
lobster, langoustines, crab – • market price • – subject to availability Steamed in a chilli butter & served with a house side salad
North Atlantic Pan Fried Prawns
6 large North Atlantic prawns served with a house salad
Isle of Uist Catches – Crab
Please ask our staff for our daily specials
Steaks
All of our steaks at The Mussel & Steak Bar are sourced from the borders and central belt of Scotland. We dry aged our steaks for a minimum of 35 days, serving only the best Scotch Beef. All served with our world famous beef dripping chips and dressed salad.
Fillet
8oz Served with our world famous chips cooked in beef dripping & a dressed house salad.
Ribeye
8oz Served with our world famous chips cooked in beef dripping & a dressed house salad.
40oz Tomahawk
40oz of 36 day dry-aged scotch beef on the bone, side salad, whisky & peppercorn sauces
Tenderloin Venison Steak
Wild Highland venison served with red wine jus, spring onion mashed potatoes and dressed house side salad.
Pork Loin Steak
8oz Served with our world famous chips cooked in beef dripping & a dressed house salad.
Pork on the Bone
10oz Pork on the Bone served with our worls famous chips cooked in beef dripping and a house salad.
Steak Sauces
peppercorn, whisky, garlic & parsley butter, garlic & chili oil
Other
Teriyaki Noodles (v)
mixed peppers, courgette, mangetout, red onion, pak choi, teriyaki sauce, udon noodles add chicken breast 5 add 2 prawns 5
Slow Cooked Pork Ribs
hot & spicy tender pork ribs in house sweet chilli sauce, red cabbage slaw, beef dripping chips, house salad
Teriyaki Salmon Noodles
oven baked Scottish salmon, stir fried udon noodles & vegetables
Haggis Wellington
Haggis wrapped in puff pastry, whisky sauce, spring onion mashed potatoes and dressed house side salad.
Sides
Chips Cooked in Beef Dripping
Our world famous chips cooked in beef dripping.
Steamed Broccoli & Garlic
House Salad
With house dressing and toasted onions.
Red Cabbage Slow
Garlic Bread
Onion Rings & Roasted Garlic Mayo
Home Baked Fresh Bread
Noodle Gems
Noodle Gems mixed with courgette and asparagus., can be done vegetarian and without veg.
Kids
Kids served throughout the day monday to sunday
Soup of the day
crusty bread
Garlic Bread
Fish
breaded fish goujons, beef dripping chips, tomato, cucumber
Pasta
tomato linguini with vegetables, garlic bread
Bowl of Scottish mussels
cream, shallot & garlic sauce, bread
Chicken
southern fried chicken goujons, chips cooked in beef dripping, mixed salad
Cocktails
Seafoam Margarita
El Jimador Blanco, Blue Curacao, Triple sec, Agave, Lime juice.
Ume Blossom
Roku Gin, Plum Sake, Plum sugar syrup, Fever-Tree Soda Water.
Lychee Martini
Absolut Vodka, Martini Dry Vermouth, Lychee Liqueur, Lychee Fruit
Sesame Negroni
Ben Lomond Gin, Campari, Martini Rosso, Sesame Oil.
Spritzes
A selection of spritzes to enjoy.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, Fever-Tree soda water.
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, Prosecco, Fever-Tree Soda Water.
Hugo Spritz
Hendricks Gin, St Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Prosecco, Fever-Tree Soda Water.
Peach Please
Peach Schnapps, Apricot Brandy, Prosecco, White Peach Puree, Jasmine and White Peach Soda.
White Wine
House Savignon Blanc
Fresh and softly dry with refreshing citrus notes
Pinot Grigio
Crisp and fresh with hints of apple and pear
Piquepoul & Terret
Softly dry and fresh. Mouth-watering and perfect with seafood.
Atlantic Albarino – Sand boy
Wonderfully refreshing, soft citrus flavours and lovely fresh finish
Red Wine
House Merlot – Mussel and Steak
Juicy red fruits, medium bodied and smooth (France)
Malbec – Benegas Ataliva
Lush dark fruits. smooth and balanced with a long, satisfying finish (Argentina)
'Baker Station' Shiraz – Franschhoek Cellar
Vibrant and fruit-filled, mouth- filling with a touch of spice (South Africa)
Rioja Crianza – Marques De Altillo
A mixture of warm ripe fruits, soft oak, and spice (Spain)
Sparkling Wine, Prosecco and Champagne
A selection of Sparking wine, Prosecco and Champagne. Perfect for celebrating or simply enjoying a glass of bubbles
Prosecco – Barocco
Softly dry and refreshing with lots of lively bubbles (Italy)
Prosecco Rosé
Pink fizz, crisp and fresh with a soft, fruity centre (Italy
Cremant D'Alsace Brut
Sensational Alsatian. Open your mind to these brilliant bubbles.
Champagne Brut Réserve – Pol Roger
Classic, elegant and refined – beautifully balances with a long, crisp refreshing finish
Cellar Reserve Wines (by the bottle)
Sancerre – Domaine Bonnard
Crisp, dry Sauvignon, Lime zest and gooseberry flavours – refined and expressive (France)
Gavi Di Gavi- Castellari Bergaglio
Crisp and mineral-driven profile, this Gavi showcases delicate floral notes and citrus flavours.
Terroir Selection Chenel- Springfontein
Apple and peach notes on the nose, minerality and sof acidity on the palate.
Chablis – Gerard Tremblay
Very mineral, clean and unspoilt by excessive oak. Good honeyed fruit on the nose with crisp, steely fruit on the palte. France
Non-Alcoholic Mocktails
Plum Lucky
Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, Plum syrup, Lemon Juice.
White Peach Sour
White Peach Puree, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Coconut syrup
Elderflower Fizz
Elderflower cordial, lime juice, tonic water
Beers & Ciders
served by the bottle