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6 restaurants in St Andrews to visit for the best seafood

From mussels and oysters, to good old fish and chips, there is so much seafood to try in St Andrews.

There is so much seafood to try in St Andrews. Where will you visit first? Image: The Seafood Ristorante.
There is so much seafood to try in St Andrews. Where will you visit first? Image: The Seafood Ristorante.

Known for its incredible fresh seafood, St Andrews is one of the best places in the east of Scotland to sample fish and shellfish.

Along with being the home of golf, the seaside town is renowned for its restaurant scene.

From some of the best haddock to freshly caught lobster, oysters, langoustines and more, there’s a variety of venues you must try if you love seafood.

Have a read of our suggestions below and let us know in the comments if you have any other recommendations.

The Seafood Ristorante

The Seafood Ristorante is one of St Andrews’ most iconic restaurants.

Located on Bruce Embankment with a view of the river and the North Sea, the venue serves a wide range of seafood for lunch and dinner.

There is plenty of seafood to choose from at this St Andrews spot. Image: The Seafood Ristorante Date; Unknown

The dinner menu includes dishes like East Neuk crab spaghetti, hand-dived Orkney scallops, turbot, halibut and more.

Address: Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, KY16 9AB

Dune

Owned by Arbroath-born chef and MasterChef: The Professionals 2018 finalist Dean Banks, Dune is a stunning venue which offers a brilliant “seafood shack” experience.

The restaurant recently launched a new menu. This includes a lobster or mussel crumpet, halibut, Dover sole, trout pastrami and much more.

You can’t forget the octopus hot dog, which divides opinion.

Dean Banks' new restaurant Dune serves up an octopus hot dog.
Dean Banks’ restaurant Dune serves up caviar on waffles and an octopus hot dog. Image: Grant Anderson.

Dean Banks also opened a seafood shack outside Dune’s doors, which serves takeaway, including lobster rolls packed to the brim with filling.

There are lots of fun cocktails at Dune too, including the Toasty Shack Negroni, which consists of toast-infused Lunun Gin, Campari and rosso vermouth.

Address: 80 North Street, St Andrews, KY16 9AH

The Physician

This cocktail bar, the sister venue of The Adamson, opened in February of this year.

The menu includes both small and large plates, which features seafood dishes such as mussels, king prawn pil pil and of course fish and chips.

Mussels, served in a creamy white wine and garlic sauce. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson

While it offers a mixture of high-end seafood to enjoy, the venue also boasts a range of cocktails for customers to sip away while eating.

I would recommend trying The Physician cocktail or the Melting Pot, or if you’re partial to a mocktail, the Healer cocktail is full of flavour.

Address: 129 South Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9UH#

Rogue

Also on South Street in St Andrews, this restaurant aims to serve steak and seafood to the highest quality.

Their oysters come with various finishes, and they also serve day boat seafood, including langoustines, lobster and catch of the day.

The interior of Rogue on South Street, St Andrews. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson.

The restaurant also serves pan-fried coley, cod croquettes and beer battered catch of the day.

Address: 209 South St, St Andrews KY16 9EF

Tailend

Fish and chips is the specialty at Tailend, but there is also a wide selection of fish to choose from, as well as a wet fish counter at the entrance to purchase goods.

Menu highlights include their Arbroath smokies and hot smoked salmon salad, alongside traditional fish and chips.

Good old fish and chips from Tailend, St Andrews. Image: Tailend.

Situated in the centre of St Andrews, this is a lovely location to stop after a walk along the beach and can be enjoyed for both sit-in or takeaway.

Address: 130 Market Street, St Andrews, KY16 9PD

The Adamson

The Adamson, on South Street, St Andrews, offers a range of seafood for guests to try out.

There’s oysters, mussels, scallops, halibut and lobster risotto and more on offer.

Mussels from The Adamson, St Andrews. Image: The Adamson.

The elegant dining experience will make you want to return to try every seafood dish on their menu.

The Adamson is also well-known for their impressive cocktail trees.

Address: 127 South Street, St Andrews, KY16 9UH

Do you have any other recommendations for seafood in St Andrews? Let us know in the comments below.

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