Historic oyster-and-seafood-led Scottish pub-restaurant with striking decor and quality dishes; lively vibe and inconsistent service—book for the room and oysters, manage expectations on attentiveness.
Cafe Royal delivers A-grade performance anchored by exceptional historic setting and strong seafood execution, particularly oysters and fish pie. However, inconsistent service and variable execution during peak times—including stock-outs and longer waits—prevent the restaurant from reaching grade A territory. It remains a worthwhile destination for seafood and atmosphere, though reliability varies.
One caveat: Service can be slow or brusque at peak times; several reports of missed items or billing errors