Where to Eat: Local Food & Drink in and around Anstruther

Whether you’re after fresh seafood, a cosy pub meal, a fine dining experience, or a morning coffee by the sea, Anstruther and its surrounding villages offer a fantastic variety of places to eat and drink. Here’s a selection of local favourites—perfect for everything from casual lunches to special dinners.

The Waterfront Restaurant – Anstruther

• Cuisine: Contemporary with a focus on seafood

• Where: Shore Street, Anstruther Harbour

• Highlights: Extensive menu which has been developed for over 20 years, incorporating local suppliers

• A stylish and relaxed restaurant with a great view of the harbour. Their seafood dishes are a highlight, but there’s something for every palate.

• Website: https://www.anstruther-waterfront.co.uk/menus

  
  

Anstruther Fish Bar – Anstruther

• Cuisine: Traditional fish & chips

• Where: Shore Street, Anstruther Harbour

• Highlights: Award-winning fish and chips, using fresh local ingredients

• This iconic chippy is a must-visit. Popular with locals and visitors alike, it’s frequently listed among the best fish and chip shops in the UK.

• Website: https://anstrutherfishbar.co.uk

  
  

The Dreel Tavern – Anstruther

• Cuisine: Scottish pub classics with seasonal twists

• Where: High Street West, Anstruther

• Highlights: Recipes created from locally sourced produce from both the farm and fishing boat. The menu changes to accommodate the changing seasons. Vegetarian options also available.

• Housed in a 18th-century building with low beams and open fires, this cosy pub offers hearty meals and a warm, authentic atmosphere. A cosy and characterful spot for a casual evening meal, or lunch after a coastal walk.

• Website: https://www.dreeltavern.co.uk

  
  

Bread & Butter Café – Anstruther

• Cuisine: Café & deli-style, artisan coffee

• Where: 5 Rodger Street, just off the main street

• Highlights: A focus on fresh, local produce offering delicious veggie, vegan and meat dishes

• A welcoming spot for a relaxed breakfast or light lunch. Their cakes and coffee are especially popular with locals.

  
  

Eastern Touch – Anstruther

• Cuisine: Indian

• Where: 35 Cunzie Street, Anstruther

• Highlights: Tandoori dishes, curries, biryanis,

• This long-standing Indian restaurant offers flavourful dishes and friendly service, right in the heart of town.

  
  

Coast Coffee – Anstruther

• Cuisine: Casual Scottish café/diner

• Where: Shore Street, Anstruther Harbour

• Highlights: Barista coffee, hot and cold filled rolls, traybakes, soups

• This café is ideal for a morning caffeine fix with breakfast, or a light lunch while watching harbour life go by. Outdoor seating available to soak up the sunshine

  
  

The Kinneuchar Inn – Kilconquhar (15 min drive)

• Cuisine: Scottish dishes with locally sourced ingredients

• Where: Kilconquhar village

• Highlights: Daily changing ‘a la carte’ menu, foraged and seasonal local produce

• A destination restaurant for foodies, offering elegant, slow-food dining in a 17^th century pub and restaurant. Refined, rustic, and award-winning—this rural inn is ideal for a special evening out.

• Website: https://www.kinneucharinn.com

  
  

Dory Bistro & Gallery – Pittenweem (5 min drive)

• Cuisine: Seafood

• Where: Seaview Row, Pittenweem Harbour

• Highlights: Serving lobsters, langoustines, and crabs which have landed less than 40 meters from the front door in the harbour, and fish from St Monans and Pittenweem. Wild game dishes are served using meat from Fife estates. Vegetarian dishes also available

• Intimate and stylish, Dory’s is perfect for a special evening meal, using local ingredients and harbour-fresh catch.

• Website: https://www.thedory.co.uk

The Ship Inn – Elie (15 min drive)

• Cuisine: Gastro-pub with seaside flair

• Where: The Toft, Elie

• Highlights: Scottish produce served, ideal for long lunches, sumptuous suppers and special occasions

• A classic coastal pub and restaurant with unbeatable views across the bay—great food and a sunny outdoor area overlooking the beach.

• Website: https://shipinn.scot/wine-dine-2/

 Cellar at 24 – Anstruther

• Cuisine: Tapas bar and restaurant

• Where: East Green, just off the harbour main street

• Highlights: Inventive Spanish-inspiried small plates, with wine pairing

• This stylish new addition to Anstruther’s dining scene offers a selection of vibrant and flavourful tapas dishes, perfect for sharing. Whether you're in for a casual bite or a longer, sociable meal, the welcoming vibe and creative menu make it a great evening out.