Great location on the waterfront with excellent food and service. Make a reservation and request a…read morewindow seat. Lively atmosphere !

Always a welcoming establishment, with more than decent food and drink and friendly staff! Good…read morefish and other seafood as well as bangers/mash etc -- tasty, hearty food in a pleasant atmosphere!

Scottish Pub in a cool little town. This place was exactly what I was looking for after a morning…read morespent checking out Tantallon Castle and a 3 mile walk back to town. The Fisherman Pie, which was Haddock, Smoked Haddock and Salmon in a Creamy Leek & Chive Sauce, topped with Mash Potato and Isle of mull Cheddar, was delicious. Even the Seasonal Vegetables, which were served with the pie was really good. On top of that, they had a nice long list of ciders to select from and they had the Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime, which is one of my favorites.

From the outside the Ship Inn looks like a local bar on the "welcoming" side of the scale as…read moreopposed to the "Tourists Beware" side. On entering it is a spacious and cosy looking bar that is definitely suited for tourists with a collection of beer mats almost being used as wallpaper to cover most of the free space behind the bar, some of which I had never even heard of! The decor and feel to the sitting area itself is traditional with a modern fusion, little tweaks like old spirit bottles (JD mainly) being used as candle holders are excellent to the vibe of the place and really let you settle happily in to one of the booths and take the surroundings in. We went in here because my better half was feeling hungry (I was saving myself for the North Berwick Fry which is just next door to the Ship Inn, in hindsight I should have eaten here) and decided to pop in here for a drink & a bit of lunch/dinner, we definitely weren't disappointed. A chicken and bacon burger was ordered and a chicken and bacon burger it was. Where the chicken that this chicken breast came from I don't know but it was definitely doing some serious weightlifting and bulking up. It was MASSIVE, in all it's chickeny beauty I found it hard to resist taking a huge bite out of the burger. Long stoy short, I ended up taking a huge bite out of the burger. The chicken was beautifully juicy for general pub grub and the bacon was lovely, sweet but slightly salted which gelled all the flavours of the breaded chicken and the toasted roll together. Thinking about it now, I'm getting hungry again. Every time I have a pub burger, the side salad always lets it down, every time, it's like the bars expect people not to eat it, but not this bar. The salad was crisp and fresh, served up with a deliciously sweet vinaigrette that was perfect for dipping a wee bit of the roll in. The spirit measures were 35ml and the guest ales on offer covered breweries such as Innis & Gunn and The Inveralmond Brewery (who do beers such as Lia Fail and Ossian) which justified the bar being about 60-70p more expensive than the others we visited.

Really great fresh seafood options! Definitely a must if you are a seafood lover. We also really…read moreenjoyed the nice wine selection. I love that it's not only a restaurant but also a seafood market so if you are just looking to takeout or bake fish at home it's a great option. The inside of the restaurant was nice nothing too fancy but modern and clean. Service was very attentive and nice. We did not feel rushed even though when I booked they had a note saying a time limit. This seemed common at most restaurants we booked in Scotland though so maybe it's more of common place. Overall if we are ever back in St. Andrew's we will be back.

Ate lunch here while visiting our daughter's campus and had a good meal. I had the sea bass and…read moreenjoyed that. I normally like sea bass that is baked, but the one here was grilled. My past experiences with grilled sea bass was that it was dried out, but that was not the case here. It was prepared really well. My daughter had the mussels and was happy with that. My wife had the Tabbouleh Salad with Halloumi and she loved that. Also ordered the Crispy Potatoes with Dill Mayo side and that was very good. Good service and nice environment. Also has a fish market at the front of the store that you can purchase meats to go. Definitely would recommend a stop in here.

One of East Neuk's finest, and most hidden away, restaurants. Tucked away in St Monans is Craig…read moreMillar @16 West End, and it really is an excellent addition to the area. It is perched up on the hillside giving you a superb view over the sea. Having stayed in the area for many years, it surprisingly took us a while to visit this restaurant, and we were so glad that we tried it. When we visit St Monans again, we will be sure to come back.

Food was good. Service was adequate (friendly and casual). The prices are outrageously high for the…read morevalue, ambiance etc. In addition there is a terrible sulfur smell in this part of town- it's either the water used for gardening or the sewer system but regardless it's truly revolting. Having drinks on the porch while waiting to be seated is very unpleasant. Lastly, two members of our party were unable to attend due to an accident and subsequent hospitalization. The reservation was in one of their names and they didn't call the restaurant from the US to let them know so instead of a party of six it was a party of four. I get that this causes an issue for the restaurant but the 100 pound late cancellation fee I was charged (surprised too because it was not mentioned until the bill arrived) seems truly excessive and frankly punitive.

Great service and atmosphere. Lamb could be the best ever. Sadly lobster special was smothered…read morein gratin, which by itself was ok, the sauce poured over table-side should have been a choice for the patron. Result was a salty glob where we had to excavate the lobster. Disappointing. Desert of tart with ice cream was incredibly good.

The windows are dirty, so is most of the other glass. The waiter never explained the menu beyond…read moreordering two or three courses. I asked about the deer and duck pate, he really couldn't explain the dish. I asked if it was more like a country pate because I was trying to understand the concept; he said yes, country pate. For those who care, it's a deer tartare with a duck pate. Main dishes were good. No linens on the table, or cleaning/wiping of the table between courses; not really fine dining. I think at this level lines are a must, and crumbing is expected. Devil is in the details. Probably they expect, mostly tourists who never come back? Too bad, chef is great, he needs to sort out front of house.

Great, freshly caught lobster and crab…read more We stayed in lovely Johnshaven for two nights. Just around the corner from our place was Murry McBay. We were looking for some fresh seafood and asked them were to buy some. We were very happy to learn that we can purchase lobsters and crabs directly from them, freshly caught (and still alive). We even got a box for them. So we bought two nice-sized crabs and a lobster. And....it did cost....9£!!! I mean wow....you can forget any seafood counter at any grocery store. Unbeatable prices and freshness! We cooked them for dinner. Great great flavour...did I mention already how fresh they were? Yeah, I guess I did. One of the crabs was female and had loads of eggs....a feast for seafood-lovers! So, if you stay in Johnshaven...or anywhere close: Look no further! This is THE place! Not sure about opening times, we just walked by, asked and got lucky.

Perfect seafood restaurant in Auchmithie. We stopped in early evening in January. They fireplace…read morekept it toasty and the ambiance was amazing. It's full of nautical themed artwork by local artists. The hostess was attentive and very helpful. The portions were huge! Everything was cooked well and amazingly fresh. We took dessert back to our nearby Airbnb. It's a must stop if you are staying nearby.

If you are in the area, you should definitely go to this restaurant! A large group of us wondered…read moreto it for lunch one afternoon and couldn't have been more pleased. It has a quaint atmosphere, with a fire in the fireplace on one side and the nicest people working. They instantly made us feel at home. Most of the dishes we ordered consisted of the local specialty, smokies. Every one of us enjoyed the food. Also, the food was served with large dishes of various veggies. We were all more than filled when we left.

They were busy for weekend dinner and we did not have a reservation. Then we made a reservation for…read moreweekday dinner and enjoy their best food! The whole sea bass is the best dish I had. Once I told them my order, they asked if I was ok with the bones and gave me a bowl to put the bone it. The fish is perfectly cooked, juicy and creamy. The bones are easily come off. The mango salad and nam jim sauce are nice, but the sea bass is already full of flavor. The atmosphere is nice and the local people at the table next to us is so friendly.

We got the mussels (excellent) and the sea trout. So good!…read moreService was great and the interior is cozy and clean. Would definitely recommend trying it out.

It's has such an unassuming look to it when you first walk in. There's just one big round booth in…read morethe back with only a few tables to the side and back of the bar. There is an outdoor space that sits on the West Bow bend of Grassmarket, but nothing was set up for that when we were there for a late lunch. Perhaps it's a seasonal thing. All first impressions aside, it turned out to be a very good lunch. We were greeted immediately upon entering. We were fortunate to get a table without a reservation. You will definitely need one here during peak times. The service was warm & friendly. Artur was very helpful in answering all of our questions. The lunch menu is limited, but you can also order from the higher priced dinner menu as well. I was mostly amazed by the fact that you get complimentary oysters delivered to your table. My husband is not a seafood fan, so I was fortunate enough to enjoy both of them. These are large & tasty Pacific oysters grown at a farm in Loch Fyne. Delicious! It was such a great starter. I couldn't pass up the half kilo pot (lunch portion) of steamed mussels. These are Scottish rope-grown mussels. I should have ordered a kilo. They were so addicting. The white wine sauce with shallots was perfect. However, I did have a difficult time deciding which sauce to choose. The whisky with smoked bacon also sounded amazing. If I had to say anything negative, it would be to maybe add more bread to soak up the sauce. I probably could have asked for more, but I didn't. That's on me. I really wanted to return to try the Surf & Turf. We just didn't have enough time to do it all. I would go back in a heartbeat. It ended up being a great find. A great experience!

Great place! Started strong with complimentary oysters as we sat down. We ordered platter of…read moregrilled scallops they were so delicious we ordered a second platter. Perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. Ordered bucket of mussels they were good not great. More on the smaller size but generous in serving Also shared a filet mignon steak which was excellent. Also enjoyed their fish and chips which was haddock very good nice serving size. Service was great. Definitely would return and get their seafood platter. Looked amazing and would definitely serve the four of us.

Eddie's is the sh*t when it comes to fresh seafood. Admittedly it stinks when you walk past it, but…read morefish is a smelly food so you can't really hold that against them. I have never seen a fishmongers so busy; on saturday mornings you can see people actually queuing outside just to pick up some prawns or whatever. I mean how many places can you say that about. And the fish is incredible. Having bought the aforementioned prawns (didn't queue though - not because they're not worth it, just because I'm really lazy) I can safely say they're the best in Edinburgh. They are absolutely huge, really fresh and tasted amazing. The rest of the food is awesome as well, even if you're just picking up a piece of haddock or something then it is the best place around. Admittedly slightly more expensive than the supermarkets, but when you're getting fish of this quality that is fresh every day then you can't really complain.

This really is the best fishmongers I've ever found in Edinburgh. If you're having a dinner party…read moreor cooking for a special occasion, you need to get your ingredients from here. Although it's right in the middle of student-ville, Eddie's is well-known all over the city and once you've bought from here it's easy to see why. The staff are not only friendly but also really knowledgeable. When I went in I needed things to make a fish pie, although I didn't know which fish would be best for it. Rather than simply trying to flog me the most expensive fish they had, the guy was very patient with me and showed me loads of different options. When I used to live in Marchmont I used to see the new deiliveries coming in every day (on the rare occasions I was up early enough, that is!), so you can always be confident that the stuff they have is fresh.