Mussel Inn

61–65 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2NH

Telephone 0131 225 5979
Food served Mon–Thu noon–3pm, 5.30–10pm; Fri/Sat noon–10pm; Sun 12.30–10pm.
Pre-theatre times Mon–Sun 5.30–7pm.
Average price £7.50 (set lunch); £18 (evening meal)
Pre-theatre price £10.95
Website www.mussel-inn.com

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This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.

Mussels are the good guys of the fishies-on-dishies world, being cheap, plentiful, sustainable (and fun to eat with the pinchy shell-grabby thing). The Mussel Inn makes the most of this, with a casual wallet-and-stomach pleasing experience. Dive straight in with a kilo or half-kilo pot of the blue boys accompanied by one of seven different sauces and as much bread as you can manage. Simply done and lots of fun. That’s not to say there aren’t some serious plates coming out of the kitchen though, with a roast seafood platter featuring scallops, prawns, mussels and sea bass all beautifully cooked and cleanly presented in a pool of garlicky tomato sauce (although there’s no need for the crème fraiche). Daily changing specials change things up a bit, with light, crisp tempura prawns hitting the spot while brisk yet friendly service and affordable wine round off an enjoyable experience – you won’t necessarily want to linger, but that’s kind of not the point.

High point: Mussels!
Low point: The desserts are less impressive

Number of wines sold by the glass: 6
Provides: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables
Music on stereo: Pop
Capacity: 52 + 32 outside in summer
Largest group: 40
Open since: 1998
House wine: £14.30 per bottle

Comments & ratings

3. C S – 17 Jan 2013, 4:45pm Mussel Inn Report

Fantastic restaurant! I've enjoyed both the Edinburgh & Glasgow branch of Mussel Inn and have loved each visit.

Great food with fantastic menu which is a must visit with plenty to offer, even for those that don't like Mussels...

2. Satisfied customer – 15 Mar 2012, 5:19pm Mussel Inn Report

Just had a fantastic lunch in Mussel Inn, this was my 4th time here and it is one of my favourite places in Edinburgh.

Such a great atmosphere, friendly staff, great location and wonderful food. All of this at such great value.

If you have not been yet you need to get yourself along and try some of their Moroccan or the Mexican sauces with your mussels, they are my favourite but I am sure they are all wonderful!

Great work!

1. M – 2 Oct 2009, 5:01pm Mussel Inn Report

From the outside you could be forgiven for thinking The Mussel Inn is a bit too casual to offer decent food. In fact the Glasgow branch offers the same in more salubrious suroundings, but less atmosphere in my humble opinion.

Quite simply if you want a decent pot of mussels (the Morrocan kilo pot would be my recommendation) served in an unassuming and friendly environment, then this is the place to go. It's an ideal venue for lunch or a night out.

Average rating 5/5 from 3 reviews of Mussel Inn.

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