Edinburgh’s The Mussel & Steak Bar, a fixture at the foot of Victoria Street since 2005, is marking its 20th anniversary by turning back the clock and, as part of the celebrations, the team is reintroducing its original menu—and original prices.
Marshall Milne, who was inspired by the quality and provenance of Scottish produce, built the business from the ground up with a hands-on approach and long-standing relationships with farmers and fishermen across the country.
Over the years it has gained international fame for its menu that features the freshest seafood from across Scotland, including Isle of Uist lobster, langoustines and crabs, hand dived Orkney scallops in half shell, kilo pots of sustainable rope grown mussels. It is now the biggest seller of oysters and mussels in Scotland, serving over two tonnes of mussels per month and 40,000 oysters per year. The meat is sourced from farmers across the lowlands, with 35 day dry aged steaks like their 40 oz Tomahawk, pork and wild venison, which comes from the Highlands.
He said, “This birthday is a testament to the quality of Scottish producers and the warmth of my talented front of house and chef teams throughout the years.
“I’m so delighted to have customers who keep in touch from around the world and staff who have been with us for many years. I’m so grateful for the support my team and I have enjoyed from Scots and visitors alike. Here’s to 20 more years of The Mussel and Steak Bar!”