Ostlers Close

25 Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4BU

Telephone 01334 655574
Food served Tue–Fri 7–9.30pm; Sat 12.15–1.30pm, 7–9.30pm. Closed Sun/Mon
Average price £20 (lunch); £32 (evening meal)
Website www.ostlersclose.co.uk

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For more than 30 years, Jimmy and Amanda Graham have dedicated themselves to creating exuberant menus from whatever is local and best. When that demands raiding the family garden, their restaurant gets first dibs. Dishes such as slow-cooked caramelised pork cheek, encircled by tender beetroot and finely chopped kale, or roe venison, roasted to a jewel-like ruby pink, with a deep, dark juniper game sauce and a sparkle of amber quince jelly, display the care and creativity that goes into the cooking here.

Listed in The Larder – in the shops now or buy online.

Number of wines sold by the glass: 12
Provides: Children's portions, Children's high chairs
Music on stereo: Nothing
Capacity: 26
Largest group: 28
Open since: 1981
House wine: £18 per bottle

Reviews & features

Jimmy Graham on lamb from Balhelvie Farm

21 Jun 2012

The Fife Larder - Chef's Choice

Cupar-based chef Jimmy Graham talks about changing attitudes to lamb over his three decades of being a restaurateur, and how having confidence in your suppliers makes all the difference.

Comments & ratings

3. Ostlers close – 26 Apr 2011, 11:34pm Ostlers Close Report: What a find, the best restaurant in Fife. Wonderful food, excellent hospitality,an absolute delight.
As the restaurant is intimate, bookings are essential if you wish to experience fine dining at its best.
This restaurant is one of Fifes best kept secrets.
We will be definately be back.

2. Denny – 1 Feb 2009, 12:12pm Ostlers Close Report: What a find!
If your in Fife don't miss out on a meal here! I drove down from Aberdeen to sample Mr & Mr's Graham's great menu. Has to be one of the best lunches I have had and believe me, I have been in many five star places over the years.
Delicious quality food at a reasonable price. Just wish they were in Aberdeen as we have a distinct lack of such quality! Mrs Graham obviously provides a great service combined with a warm welcome. You don't have to meet Mr Graham to tell he's a perfectionist and takes great pride in his skills...
I will be back and recommending Ostlers Close for a very long time!
Denny

1. Stavros – 26 Nov 2008, 3:20pm Ostlers Close Report

My wife and I have dined at Ostlers Close on quite a few occasions and have taken many of our guests to share in the experience. I am quite surprised that nobody has yet submitted a review for this outstanding restaurant.
The whole experience is of the highest quality. The attention and care taken by Amanda with all her guests is very unusual in this day and age of impersonal service. The menu offers a great choice of mouthwatering options where making a choice is alway difficult. Either the perfectly cooked and presented fish dishes, always fresh, or the succulent seasonal game options would satisfy even the most demanding palette. The wine list is varied in price but always capable of providing a satisfying choice. If you are in a dilemma, Amanda can always help out with a suggestion.
This is the only restaurant we have visited that provides specially baked and very tasty gluten free rolls. I am still amazed that the AA only awards it with 2 Rosettes!! I would rate this as on of the best in the whole of Fife (where there is a high concentration of Scottish Masterchefs

PS. For the List's information, the decor has changed and the lighting is quite subdued.

Average rating 5/5 from 3 reviews of Ostlers Close.

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Ostlers Close

Reviews & features

Jimmy Graham on lamb from Balhelvie Farm

The Fife Larder - Chef's Choice

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