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    The Waterfront

    4.7 (15 reviews)
    PriceyHotels, Seafood
    Open 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Robert M.

    You get a LOT of food here. This was my first visit and opted for the relatively inexpensive "hand made burger" with bacon and cheese. It came with chips. Lots of them. The burger was so big that the meat, cheese, and bacon were stacked beside the bun, lettuce, and tomato. By the time I got it together it was huge. I actually could not eat it all and I am 6'4" and 260 pounds. And it was absolutely DELICIOUS. Unbelievable for under ten pounds. Well the cheese and bacon were extra. Maybe without those I could have finished it. The staff were very friendly and smiling, and only took eager to assist our whims. If I had to think of something to complain about I'd say there was no mobile signal in the area but that is hardly their fault. Definitely five start and worth visiting again and again. The menu is so large and if a simple hamburger was this good the only way to go is up!

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    9 months ago

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

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    Review Highlights - The Waterfront

    The harbour is charming, alomng the hrbour front are the usual "Tripper traps" but also a good choice of restaurants.

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    The Lobster Store - Freshly cooked lobster!

    The Lobster Store

    4.7(3 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    So the name of this place is a bit ambiguous: The crab shack, the lobster shack, the lobster store…read moreor, that little wooden hut on the harbour...This has to be one of the East Neuk's best kept secrets and is a real gem. Very very reasonable dressed crab and fresh lobster. On a sunny day (yup you are in the East Neuk, so these days are not too rare) between Easter and September, come down to the harbour for some al fresco dining. It is a little bit of New England in Scotland! Here is how you tackle the lobster shack. 1. Make sure it is open - opening hours are variable, but usually open weekends from Easter, and in the height of the summer, they are open during the week for lunch. 2. Bring glassware/plastic cups and corkscrew if you are wanting juice/wine 3. Get some cash - they don't take cards 4. Go to the hut and pick your lobster, they are live and will be freshly boiled for you. 5. Whilst lobster is boiling, go to the co-op across the road and buy some wine, bread, salad or anything else you want to have with the lobster/crab - the lobster/crab is just served as is, no lemon or anything. 6. Come back and grab yourself a bench, get your delish lobster/crab which will be served on a glass plate with real cutlery. 7. Enjoy - guaranteed you will! But please, please, don't tell anyone else - this is a really special place, we don't want it too busy now!!

    Wonderful, freshly cooked lobster, shared between five of us while seated on a bench in the sun,…read morelooking at the boats in Crail harbour. Pick your lobster, in a few minutes it comes back piping hot with lemon juice, salt and pepper, and a range of tools to extract the flesh. About as simple as food gets, and just delicious!

    Eddie's Seafood Market - Eddie's Seafood Market

    Eddie's Seafood Market

    4.9(24 reviews)
    27.3 miMarchmont
    ££

    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.

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    Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar - Mussels in garlic and chile sauce

    Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar

    4.6(94 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    ££

    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.

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    Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar - Back room of restaurant (end of the night)

    Back room of restaurant (end of the night)

    Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar - A very enjoyed whole trout dinner, worth every bite!!

    A very enjoyed whole trout dinner, worth every bite!!

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