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.

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.

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.

Suzy has checked into....... yep - Welch's .....AGAIN! Either I've become predictable or this…read moreplace is too good not to go to nearly once a week. When I buy seafood - it makes a big impression that I can actually see the sea and boats from the store. Now add in years of experience, a super clean and shiny shop, great variety, friendly staff and of course fresh FISH. Whole fish, fillets, 'steaks', shellfish - langoustines with the whiskers still twitching, a giant tank of lobster, piles of mussels and loads of extras. They have smokies, smoked haddock, cold smoked salmon and my favourite - their own Hot Smoked Salmon. You can even get slices of these vac packed (well - they can vac pack anything for you) to keep in the fridge for a few days. Soft, flaky, smoky, delicate - great cold or gently warmed up. All this is set at the quaint Newhaven harbour - completely with picturesque lighthouse, dock with seats to sit and watch the boats from and a couple of restaurants. Makes it all worth the trip!

I thought Welch's in the West End was the seafood business, but big brother in Newhaven is THE King…read moreof fishmongers. If it swims in the sea or lives in a shell, it'll be found here. Live crayfish in huge tanks adorn a wall, filleted & whole fish, shellfish, prawns, you name it, they'll most likely have it. The most endearing point to make is the fact that rather than reside behind a counter, the fishmongers mix amongst the patrons and take an active interest in showing their produce in best light. Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA and the like, take note...this is seafood and that is service at it's best! Bravo!

We had some incredible meals while in Edinburgh but our absolute favorite spot was Wildfire…read moreScottish Steak & Seafood Bistro! Easily in the top 5 best steaks we have ever eaten! Serving premium cuts of Aberdeen Angus by Scotland's Master John Gilmore, Scottish West Coast Mussels & Seafood, and fresh local produce. Every bite was melt in your mouth perfection! I will be trying to recreate the incredible Roasted Red Pepper & Harissa soup at home! The house-made salad dressing was so good and fresh! Service was excellent and not rushed at all. Make sure to make a reservation as this place is small and intimate, seating around 28 people. We were lucky to be able to walk in and grab a table. This will definitely be my first stop on my next trip to Scotland! Montepulciano Conviviale Roasted Red Pepper, Tomato, Chickpea & Harissa Soup Rocket Salad Grass Fed & Aged Filet Hand Cut Chunky Chips

My family and I had one of the best dinners yet on our Europe trip. I myself had the special "…read morevenison" stew and it was the best stew I've had!!

The food was fresh but not the most flavorful. The fish cakes were too potato-y but the crab and…read morelobster were cooked very well on the roll. The brioche was lovely.

I went with friends to this place that opens at noon. We lined up at 11:45 and soon enough by the…read moretime they opened there was a huge line. All I can say is delicious! I got the lobster and chips. The lobster is so so so tasty. The chips had the lobster garlic and butter juice all over them. I don't actually like chips (French fries) however these were so good I ate the entire tray to the point of making myself sick with overeating! They do run out of lobster and there is always a line so be warned, but I would wait in line anyway for this glorious food.

Mussel Inn recommended by a local, which is always a good sign. Yelpers like it, too…read more HAD to have mussels! We chose the Natural, simply cooked in their own juices. There are four other preparations, Shallot, Roasted pepper, Moroccan, Blue Cheese. They all are prepared beautifully. We prefer to taste the mussels. We shared half a pot, which was enough for three people. It could be a main for one. They were deliciously plump, juicy and not a single grain of sand in the pot! The grilled scallops and black pudding starter was delicious. It was a small portion. They sat on swirls of yellow pepper sauce and were fabulous. The yellow pepper sauce added brightness and a clean freshness. It had the right amount of tangy. The black pudding had a hint of something spicy, too. It was divine! One criticism is there were tiny flies in the bread basket. They showed up halfway through our meal. I noticed two in the bread basket so we were done with the otherwise yummy bread. They were small enough that I would not have been able to see any on other tables but these were off-putting . They liked our mussel pot, too plus the Diet Coke bottle. Our Server was terrific. He was knowledgeable, listened and gave thoughtful recommendations. We will come back but hope the flies are gone.

We were there in Aug 2022, during Festival, specifically for the Military Tattoo. We arrived a day…read morebefore our friends arrived, so my wife and I went on a search for some dinner. Yelp helped us find this lovely restaurant. We were particularly hungry that night after a long flight (read "we ate like piggies"). We ordered the grilled oysters topped with cheese and bacon. While very nice, it's not in the same flavor profile as you would think of a chargrilled oyster from Louisiana. Both tasty in their own right but in very different ways. We couldn't pass up trying the mussels. I had been to Scotland 2x before, the UK overall a few more times than that. In all those trips, never knew mussels were a thing here. We had the mussels with shallot sauce and loved every bit of it (including using the bread and sopping up the liquor). Lastly my wife couldn't say no to a shellfish pasta, so we shared a plate of that too. Bright and bold, pasta kept a nice mouth feel, wife was happy as a...wait for it...clam. During the course of dinner, we noticed an older (not by much) come in and dine alone. She seemed so overjoyed to be there, ordered her food with a smile from ear to ear, the moment just spoke to us. We asked our server, who we found out later was the owner (nice!) to let us pay for the lovely lady's diner. We thought it was something nice we just wanted to do. Well, the owner and her husband came by and chatted a bit with us, and ended up giving us a toffee pudding on the house for the gesture. That was very kind of them, and we will remember our dining experience here for a long time thanks to the sweet owners. Thank you!

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.

We were lucky to get this place - we walked in from the street on a whim, not realizing that it's…read morethe kind of place most people get reservations for. A few people were turned away right after us. I had the seafood platter, and it was divine. The sauce was rich and thick, the head-on shrimp juicy. The only thing a little weak in flavor was the mussels - but I think there was a shortage that weekend. The price is expensive, but for high quality seafood, I was still rather impressed.

I ordered rib eye steak that tasted like sirloin..it's a little bit chewy..the service is good…read morethough and staff are attentive.

I think it's a safe bet to say that, wherever you are in Edinburgh, you probably have a Chinese…read moretakeaway that, in your eyes, is the epitome of what every Chinese takeaway should be: the food is second to none, the service... ah, what do you care? The food is second to none! End of. So allow me to throw Portobello's contender for the Best Local Chinese Takeaway Award (of course I made that up!) into the ring. Not satisfied simply to specialise in Chinese cuisine, Keanes House goes two further and also dabbles in Thai and Malaysian to dazzling standards. Their Pad Thai and Malaysian Curry have to be experienced to be believed; their Peanut Satay Chicken skewers are sweet and moist; their spare ribs are meaty; their prawn crackers are flavourful and delivered in generous portions. Since moving to the Portobello area, and subsequently discovering this golden egg of a takeaway, I make a point of experiencing Keanes House at least once a month. Prices are completely reasonable considering a) the portions, and b) the quality, and the service is efficient and satisfactory. Hey, I'm not looking for small talk and forced courtesies; I'm looking for a right good feed. One thing I will say is the chef takes his time with the food. And that's a positive. I don't mean they take an age to deliver (they don't as a matter of fact); I just mean expect to wait a good 10 minutes, if you're picking it up, while the cook works his magic in the kitchen, taking time and deliberation to offer up some tasty, tasty goods. Asian cuisine, made with love. Boom.

April 12 ,2012 We order shrimp balls very good…read more Chicken fried rice very nice And egg fried rice was good Singapore models my father in law loved My son wanted crispy duck and this was beyond crispy we had to throw it out we could of thrown it off the wall and it would of broke the wall The other food was good sweat and sour sauce was more spices then sour . If we come back we won't be ordering the crispy duck what a shame as this is my son fav thing but after how badly it was cooked he won't eat it again