Where to eat: the 4 best restaurants in Crail

The host and staff are super attentive. Our dog was welcome and even scored a treat. The bacon 🥓 😋 pancakes and maple syrup were delicious. Beautiful presentation on all food ordered. Outdoor seating is comfortable and offers a amazing sea view.

what a wonderful place! delicious treats, gorgeous art on display and we found the most wonderful souvenirs to gift to our loved ones at home. this little cafe is a must if you're in town.

We stopped at this cute little place our way around the coast and it was absolutely worth it! The staff are all super sweet and accommodating, the view is spectacular, and we had delicious scones + hot chocolate. We would love to come back and recommend this place to everyone 😍☀️

Beautiful little tea rooms in a very old building. Watch your head! There's an outdoor area and a gallery shop inside with all sorts of local goodies. We stopped here for drinks only so cannot rate the food, but the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. We had the table with the view of the sea. Staff were very friendly and menus are weighed down with painted rocks on the tables outside. It's a very cute little place!

Beautiful ciabatta with bacon and poached egg, beautiful location and view, nice tea and service. My huskies were very welcome and the fudge is delicious.

A wonderful little café & shop with a perfect view over the ocean. Very friendly staff. And: the cake was fantastic! Would love to come back!😍

Absolutely love this place! The staff are great and the food and drinks are delicious! Crail is the cutest town and this tearoom has the best views. Highly, highly recommend!

What usually brings me to Crail is the lobster shack. I have heard so many great reviews from Fife locals about the fish here so decided to finally give it a try. I have a couple go-to fish and chip shops so I am difficult to be swayed. Well, this one didn't disappoint and now is added to my chippy rotation! The area it's hard to find a "bad" one but this place definitely pars up with the big dogs. 💪 Maybeee even teetering towards the top because I am a sucker for small family run businesses. 😉 I may be wrong, but it seems like a wholesome, family working establishment. Efficient and friendly where everyone knows their role in the processing of your order. They have a couple tables to dine in if needed. They accept card but always best to pay cash if you can, it is better for businesses. *For those gluten-free, they offer it daily!* Now, the food. Just the perfect amount of salt was added. The haddock (2 pieces) had a nice golden color. Crisp with a good thickness. (See photo) Some places seem like they flatten the fish, butterfly etc. and too much batter. This was the perfect ratio. The chips were crunchy on the outside and still fluffy inside. Fresh peeled today, not bought in. Only downside is- the onion rings are frozen. I did ask beforehand and was given honesty. It is so hard to find a chippy that does fresh because it can be a nuisance. The onions are drippy, resulting in more batter falling off in the fryers. So I can understand why. Even the most famous chippy does frozen too. 🤷‍♀️ Superseded my expectations!!! 👏

Lovely like fish bar, take away or sitting in is an option. Arrived in crail late on Saturday night and they were open until 8pm. Very busy, wait was around 30-40 minutes however a we had a nice stroll around the harbour while we waited. Food was delicious.

Wow! Incredible fish supper. Best I’ve had in a long time. Yes there was a long wait, however, worth every second of waiting. Can’t beat a fresh, made to order chippy. Weather was nice so went for a stroll around the harbour to take in the fantastic views.

Was fancying fish and chips but on a solo trip with the dog so needed somewhere i could pop in and not queue for ages. Driving through Crail the parking space was free outside. Super friendly staff, relaxed and lovely place, would have sat in if i hadn’t had the dog. Food served freshly cooked, some of the best chips i’ve ever had and haddock was stunning, even though i’m usually used to cod being from Northumberland, i may be a convert. Can’t fault the place, and very reasonably priced too.

Hot, fresh, speedy, reasonably priced (compared to others in area). But best of all, very friendly, welcoming staff! 🤍 Preferred these by far, than one of the popular Anstruther fish bars, that took absolutely ages to serve, with smaller portions and slightly over done fish!. Well done guys! 🐟🍟

Second visit to this delightful fish and chip shop. Absolutely fantastic. Great food and service. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I’d recommend.

It's going to be number 501 review of Crail Fish and chips and it has to be 5 stars. Had four fish suppers and everyone loved it. Thank you for a delicious meal.

Had an evening meal here - not busy on a weekday evening in Feb. They have a small cosy bar with a woodburning stove, and a separate restaurant. Good quality pub food at reasonable prices, generous portions. Friendly staff.

We came in a bit bedraggled-looking from a long walk, and were treated like royalty here! Wonderful service, accommodating of dietary requirements, and tasty food. Best bean burger of my life!

We called in for a few beers after a long walk with the dogs and were made really welcome. Good crowd of locals in who made us welcome and fussed the dogs. Service was spot on and it was great to sit in a proper, proper, proper pub with a great pint and great atmosphere. Dog friendly too.

We've had an amazing experience at the Bar under the Golf Hotel. Tash is possibly one of the best bartenders I've met in my 10 years of world travels. If you're looking for the local spot, this is it. If you fancy a quality experience with an excellent atmosphere, this is it. You need to ask for a "Dirty Tash," if you're interested in exploring a local drink. We'll be back for sure!

Great food. Didn't try all of the menu but the seafood platter and the smoked haddock fishcakes special were delicious

We popped in for a drink after a walk around Crail. Old fashioned bar area. Seats were a wee bit uncomfortable so you couldn't spend long there. Ok for a swift one.

We didn't stay here only stopped for lunch, prices reasonable and the wine measures 👌🏽🥴😆

Amazing beautiful café. Visiting Crail yesterday to collect something and happened to park next to the Nook, so went in for a cuppae... Gorgeous wee café! We had tea and coffee, a scone and pumpkin soup... Sat and admired the decor, the quirks, even the tabletops were stunning! Maps on the walls. I can't speak for the pumpkin soup, which was demolished before I could be offered any 🙄🤣 but the scone was delicious, and was also demolished before I could offer any 🤷🏻😂 Highly recommend Thank you so much for a great break in our day. Loved it, and hopefully we'll be back!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A proper Crail favourite! The Nook Café is lovely — always welcoming tasty food and great coffee. The team couldn’t be friendlier. It’s the perfect stop after a walk round the harbour or along the coastal path. Lucky to have it right here in Crail!

We decided to sit & eat here rather than the local pub as the prices there were outrageous. Here, we had a tasty cheese & chutney sarnie, soup with a chunk of bloomer bread & tea & coffee. The staff behind the counter were very friendly & you can sit & eat your lunch looking out to sea. The prices were very reasonable too. Thanks.

Most amazing breakfast-delicious toasted granola, coconut yoghurt, fruit, coffee, fab hot chocolate & (less healthy but yummy) square sausage in a roll. Just delicious!

Now called 'Nook' and located in Crail next to the butcher. We found this wee gem on our 2nd day while staying in Crail and we can't recommend enough. The coffee is beautiful and the best bacon rolls I have ever tried needless to say we went back the following morning for breakfast. Owner and staff welcoming and chatty. Loved the elephant teapot! You won't be disappointed....a definite visit when your next in Crail!

Walk 2 miles today just go find the cafe not open at 4pm it said online closes at 5 wasted my time looking for something to eat

Quite a long walk to find out it was the salty dog, then the nose bag which has closed permanently.