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Forgan’s
Housed in a former golf factory is the stylized, cozy Forgan’s. With newspaper print wallpaper, fishing net accents and moss green velvet chairs, it is an inspired interpretation of Scottish design. Set just around the corner from sister restaurant Mitchell,...
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Mitchell
What was once the town butcher shop is now a trendy, charming restaurant with delicious farm-to-table food and a bevy of fine wines. Mitchell delivers a fun setting (and live music on weekends) for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the...
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North Point Café
Rumored to be the spot of Will and Kate’s first date, the cozy North Point Café is a perfect lunch spot, serving soups, sandwiches and scones. Not too many salads on offer—after all, this is Scotland.
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Road Hole Bar
On the top floor of The Old Course Hotel is the elegant and formal Road Hole Bar, which serves an impressive menu of whiskey in a room that looks and feels like your grandfather’s den.
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Russell Hotel
This hotel restaurant, located in a Gothic townhouse, offers some of the best views in St Andrews. With a tony location on the Scores, the dining room at the Russell looks out onto Castle Beach and the craggy bay. The...
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Taste
This cozy café is the destination for locals who are serious about their morning joe. It’s a buzzy, young scene; the leather sofas are lovingly worn, student artwork decorates the walls and there’s a selection of board games dotting the...
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The Adamson
The Adamson flourishes under the guidance of Scott Davies, a finalist on Master Chef in 2013. The upscale spot resides in the town’s former post office, and is one of the most elegant offerings in St Andrews, perfect for a...
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The Jigger Inn
Housed in a whitewashed cottage that was once the stationmaster’s lodge, the Jigger Inn is rife with St Andrews’ rich history. Just steps from the 17th hole, the walls are covered with golf memorabilia from days gone by, and the...
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The Peat Inn
Arguably the best restaurant in Scotland, The Peat Inn occupies a farmhouse about a 20-minute drive from town, but the ambience and incredible food make it worth the trip. This Michelin-starred restaurant is also an 18th century inn with rooms located upstairs.
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The Seafood Restaurant
Come for the breathtaking view as much as the delicious seafood. Overlooking—and overhanging—the sea, this beautiful glass and steel structure is one of St Andrews’ best eateries. The predominantly fish and shellfish menu is accompanied by one of the best...
St Andrews

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Due to its location perched on St Andrews Bay, the town boasts many restaurants that feature chefs who reap the bounty of the sea. Menus are heavy on fresh mussels, crab, lobster and the quintessentially Scottish salmon. Restaurants are concentrated in the city’s historic center on Market, South and North Streets, along with a smattering on the breathtaking waterfront. Be warned: there is an obscure Scottish law that doesn’t allow children in many alcohol-serving eateries after 8:00pm, so make sure to check with your restaurant ahead of time if you’re travelling with children.