What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9pm Wednesday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9pm Thursday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9pm Friday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9pm Saturday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9pm

The Creel Restaurant

Name: The Creel Restaurant
Address: 25 lamer Street, Dunbar, EH421HJ, GB
Telephone: +441368650400
Rating: 5

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Family Run Restaurant, Home of The Dunbar Lobster, situated next to the historic Dunbar Harbour, offering the finest cuisine, constructed with local produce, world class wines paired with excellent service.

24/10/2026

🍽️❤️ YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ENJOY SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE CREEL BEFORE OUR LITTLE BREAK!❤️🍽️

We’ve only got a few tables remaining for this Sunday, so if you’ve been meaning to join us, now’s the time! ⚓💙

Join us for one last taste of The Creel before we close for a little holiday and some exciting changes around the restaurant. 👀

🥩 Our Sunday Roast
Enjoy our delicious Spott Farm roast sirloin, sourced locally from J&G Farming, served with all the traditional trimmings and our signature homemade gravy.

🦞 Something special for seafood lovers!*
As we prepare for our little break, we’re offering Dunbar lobster at an exceptional value— the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to something extra special! 🦞✨

🍰 From tempting starters to our delicious homemade desserts, there’s something for everyone on our Sunday Lunch menu.

📅 This Sunday, 25th October
⏰ 1pm–3pm
📍 The Creel, Dunbar

After Sunday, we’ll be taking a well-deserved break and closing until Thursday 5th November, when we’ll be back with a few little changes to make your favourite dining spot even cosier. 💙

📞 Just a few tables left — booking is highly recommended! Get in touch to secure yours before they’re gone.

Thank you for all your continued love and support. We’d love to see as many of you as possible for one last Sunday lunch before our little break! ❤️⚓

22/10/2026

🐟❤️ OUR LAST WEEKEND BEFORE A LITTLE BREAK! ⚓

We’d love to see you before we close for a short break! 💙

🍽️ We still have some availability this weekend, including our much-loved Sunday Roast!

Enjoy delicious local seafood, East Lothian produce and beautiful harbour views right here in Dunbar.

🏆 WE’RE PROUD OF OUR ACCOLADES!

🌟 The Times’ Top 75 Restaurants in Scotland 2026
🥇 No. 1 restaurant in Dunbar on Tripadvisor
🏆 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026
🍴 Restaurant Guru’s No. 1 in Dunbar
🥇 Good Food Award Gold Seal 2026/27
🐟 Top 100 Leaders Award 2026 — Best Seafood Restaurant with Local Provenance, Dunbar
📖 Featured in Harden’s restaurant guide

📅 OUR CLOSURE DATES

🔒 Closed: 26th October – 4th November
❤️ Reopening: Thursday 5th November

We have a few exciting changes planned and can’t wait to welcome you back! 👀✨

📞 Tables are limited — get in touch to book yours!

A huge thank you to our wonderful customers and local suppliers for your continued support. ❤️

LOCAL PRODUCE. LOCAL SEAFOOD. DUNBAR ON THE MAP. 🦞⚓

19/10/2026

🍽️❤️ YOUR LAST SUNDAY ROAST AT THE CREEL BEFORE OUR LITTLE BREAK!❤️🍽️

Join us this Sunday, 25th October, from 1pm–3pm for our much-loved Monthly Sunday Roast before we take a little time out!

🥩 Our roast sirloin, proudly sourced from J&G Farming – Spott Farm Meat, just over the hill in the neighbouring village of Spott.

🍷 Served with all the traditional trimmings and our signature homemade gravy.

🦞 Fresh local seafood may also be available, subject to availability.

Enjoy delicious local produce, beautiful harbour views and a proper Sunday afternoon atmosphere here at The Creel. ⚓

✨ A LITTLE BREAK & A FEW CHANGES

Following Sunday's roast, we'll be closing until Thursday 5th November while we take some well-deserved time off and make a few changes around the restaurant.

We've got some new chairs on the way and a few other little updates planned for the dining room. We're hoping to keep the character and feel of The Creel that you know and love, while making the space that little bit more cosy and homely. 💙

We won't give too much away just yet… you'll have to come and see for yourselves!👀

But first, we'd love to see you for one last Sunday roast before our short break!

📞 Tables are limited, so booking is highly recommended.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you Sunday and welcoming you back on Thursday 5th November!❤️

16/10/2026

🎂 Planning a special occasion at The Creel?

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion, our pastry team can create a selection of delicious cakes to make your celebration that little bit more special. 🎉

🍰 Cakes are available for confirmed restaurant bookings and must be ordered at least 7 days in advance. Please get in touch when making your reservation to discuss your requirements.

🍞 Fresh sourdough bread, baked daily! If you’d like to order a loaf for collection, simply get in touch with us.

📧 [email protected]

📞 01368 650400

We look forward to helping you celebrate! 💙

13/10/2026

🏆 These awards don’t come for no reason! ❤️

At The Creel, we’re proud of what we do — from the quality of our food to the local producers we work with.

⭐ The Times’ Top 75 Restaurants in Scotland 2026

⭐ Restaurant Guru’s Best Restaurant in Dunbar

⭐ Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026

⭐ Good Food Awards Gold Seal 2026/27

⭐ Top of Harden’s 2026 Diner Survey for High Quality Food in Dunbar

⭐ Winner in the Top 100 businesses for seafood restaurants championing local produce

⭐ Recognised by the East Lothian Courier for East Lothian’s highest-rated fish and chips
…and plenty more!

🐟 LUNCHTIME — fresh from the sea.
Our seafood deliveries arrive throughout the morning, between 7am and midday, ready for lunch service from 12 noon until 1:15pm. By design, our lunchtime dishes aren’t over-engineered — we let the freshness and quality speak for themselves.

🥩 IT’S NOT JUST SEAFOOD!

We proudly work with Spott Farm, just outside Dunbar, and Shaw’s Fine Meats in Lauder, bringing fantastic local produce to your plate.

Right now, we have some incredible cuts on offer, including fillet of beef, 28oz 60-day-aged T-bone steaks, and our Dunbar Cottage Pie, made with Spott Farm mince — absolutely to die for! 🤤

🌙 DINNERTIME — speciality menus and the finest produce.
From exceptional seafood to beautiful cuts of meat, our menus celebrate quality ingredients and the fantastic producers on our doorstep.

☀️ With the summer rush behind us, we have more availability and would love to welcome you if you haven’t tried us yet.

These accolades don’t happen by accident. They come from hard work, passion, great ingredients and a commitment to doing things properly.

🌊 Support local restaurants that support local producers.

📍 The Creel, Dunbar

10/10/2026

🥩 THE STEAK EXPERIENCE IS BACK — BEAT THE MIDWEEK BLUES! 🥩

Missed out on our competition? Don’t get FOMO… your chance to experience it for yourself is just a booking away! 🔥

Looking for something special to break up the midweek routine? Whether it’s date night, a catch-up with friends or simply an excuse to indulge, we’ve got you covered.

🥩 60-day dry-aged T-bone steak
🔥 A minimum of 28oz — and they’ve been coming in even bigger!
🍟 All the trimmings
🍰 Dessert to finish

All part of our indulgent Steak Experience for two, available every Tuesday & Wednesday evening.

📅 Available from next week

📌 24-hour advance booking required

🦞 Fancy taking it up another notch? Add our lobster upgrade for an additional £40.

Don’t just watch everyone else enjoy it… get your table booked and give yourself something to look forward to this week! 🥩🔥

Not for everyone. But definitely worth it for the right appetite. 😉

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09/10/2026

🎉 WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT! 🎉

We’re incredibly proud and privileged to be included in The Times’ Top 75 Restaurants in Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Out of around 6,000 restaurants to choose from, to be recognised among the top 75 is a fantastic achievement for us at The Creel. ❤️

A huge thank you to our amazing team for all their hard work, passion and dedication, and to all our wonderful customers for your continued support. We couldn’t do it without you!

Here’s to many more great times at The Creel! 🥂

The article is available here: https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/food-drink/article/best-restaurants-places-to-eat-2026-scotland-gkdwgwt5g

06/10/2026

🥩 THE STEAK EXPERIENCE IS BACK — AND WE’RE GIVING ONE AWAY! 🥩

We’re excited to bring back our highly indulgent Steak Experience every Tuesday & Wednesday evening.

And to celebrate its return, we’re giving one away!

🎉 WIN OUR STEAK EXPERIENCE FOR TWO — NEXT WEEK WORTH £150 🎉

🥩 60-day dry-aged 28oz T-bone
🍟 All the trimmings
🍰 Dessert
🥩 The full experience for two

TO ENTER:

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💬 COMMENT & TAG who you’d bring

The winner will be randomly selected this Friday! 🎉

Our Steak Experience is available every Tuesday & Wednesday from next week.

24-hour advance booking required.

Prize is the Steak Experience for two next week. Drinks, service charge and lobster upgrade are not included. Lobster upgrade available for an additional £40.

Not for everyone. 🥩
But it could be yours…

03/10/2026

🏆 ANOTHER AWARD FOR THE CREEL! 🏆

We’re delighted to announce that The Creel Restaurant has won the Top 100 Leaders award for:

🐟 Best Seafood Restaurant with Local Provenance – Dunbar 2026 🦞

Our efforts to showcase Dunbar produce and champion the incredible local seafood and producers on our doorstep clearly aren’t going unnoticed. 🌊

We’re incredibly proud to see that commitment recognised, and even prouder to represent Dunbar and East Lothian on this platform.

A huge thank you to our fantastic team, our local suppliers and, of course, all our customers for your continued support. ❤️

Local produce. Local seafood. Dunbar on the map.

01/10/2026

🇪🇸❤️ What a night!
A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for our Tapas Event! It was so lovely to see plenty of familiar faces, along with lots of new ones too. 🍷🍽️

We put a lot into these one-off events, and it was brilliant to see the restaurant buzzing!

But… tapas isn’t what we do best! 😉 If you had a nice time, be sure to join us for a regular service — our seasonal lunch and dinner menus are what we’re famous for! ❤️

See you again soon! 🥂

Address

25 Lamer Street
Dunbar
EH421HJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Friday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Saturday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 9pm

Telephone

+441368650400

Website

https://book.tablesense.com/icjW5jWsgtsZawCDuqX1QA

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