The Ship Tavern in Fife

Why travel far when you have this gem on your door step. Great food, great prices, great selection and lovely owner. Selection of fish and meat dishes and good wine

Our first visit since the change of ownership, and we were slightly anxious…. but everything turned out to be faultless, from the warm greeting to the fine choice of food/wine and the meal itself. (We were mortified when we accidentally jogged our table and sent my wine glass smashing on the floor, but the waitress dealt with it superbly and within a couple of minutes it was like a magic wand had been waved and everything was back to being as it should be.) Eagerly anticipating another visit in the near future!

Celebrated a big "0" birthday at the ship on 30th August with family and friends. Food choices excellent, food delicious and loved being in the tastefully decorated private room. A special mention for Rowan who went above and beyond to ensure all our needs were met. Would highly recommend for a special occasion or any other event.

Our first visit... Waitress (Rowan) was spot on with service and knowledge of the menu on offer. Starters for 4, all different, but spot on. Mains... Everyone happy again...meaty dishes moorish... Halibut cooked to perfection... Now there's a good chef! Desserts... Crème brulé to perfection, married with their homegrown fruits. Cheesecake... Bliss! Thank you The Ship Inn for an amazing lunch 🥰

Fantastic menu that didn't disappoint, and it wasn't overpriced. Well looked after by friendly staff. Finally a place that has go it all!

The food here is 5 star and reasonably priced. Great service and always happy to help. We both came away happily stuffed and booked for another night. I would definitely recommend.

Booked a table online to celebrate my mums 50th birthday, and so so glad I did! They went above and beyond to make her birthday special, even putting up decorations, making special cocktails, and staying open late for only a table of 3 showed how much the owners, who served us, care for their customers. Will definitely visit again, the fact that I'm 11 months late posting this review (sorry!) but still remember how special they made my mums birthday, and how amazing the food and atmosphere was, is a testament to The Ship's impact on each person who walks through their door.

Great service, really friendly and helpful. Restaurant is cosy and a little dark in places so you probably need to book. I had steak with scallops and wild mushrooms (or a good selection of mushrooms anyway). My wife had the assiette of fish. The steak was really tender and cooked perfectly. The fish looked good and my wife was happy. We shared a starter and a dessert. Wine was good and reasonably priced. Overall some will think a little pricey for the area, but with the quality of food I thought it was excellent value (slightly higher than packaged pub food for freshly prepared food with a bit of imagination). No brainer really. Will definitely go again!

Family of 5 almost everyone had 3 courses all were very good. Staff are lovely, it was a nice experience my roast lamb was amazing.

New owners have really set up this restaurant very well. Gltzy decor, comfortable seating. Very good service and good food. We had the Sunday roasts which came with good roast potatoes, and veg “al dente”. Wines, a good selection, and reasonable restaurant prices £26 or so. Open from Thursday to Sunday at the moment, booking essential.

Fantastic lunch. Lovely staff. Would highly recommend. Food delicious. 1 veggie 1 coeliac in party. Matt and Carol Campbell Kinghorn

Don't let the simple menu make you think this restaurant has no ambition. Under new ownership and a new chef, this long-standing Kinghorn eat ootery is refreshed with imaginative takes on traditional dishes and some breakthrough items to boot. The chefing quality is outstanding, and front of house you know they just want you to have a great meal. One to watch... and enjoy

Overall, dining at The Ship restaurant was a delight from start to finish. The delicious food, impeccable service, and charming ambiance made for a memorable experience.” “My experience at this restaurant was nothing short of exceptional, please give The Ship a visit. Tremendous

Disappointed ☹️. Visited this evening for husbands birthday and it was awful . Have visited the restaurant on several occasions previously, unfortunately the food was pub grub , poorly presented and not very appetising and very overpriced for what it was. We won’t be back and not value for money .

We have been regulars at The Ship since it was a pub many years ago and when it transitioned to a restaurant it became one of our family favourites with many birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations being held in the function room. Unfortunately, our most recent visit will be our last. We are aware that things don’t remain the same when new proprietors take over but you at least expect the same standards and value as before. Sadly the restaurant was lacking in atmosphere and wasn’t busy at all, it was also really cold inside and heard others mentioning this as well. The menu was somewhat strange and not good value for money (previously a fillet steak would come on a large oval plate with onion rings, mushrooms, salad and chips. On our recent visit it came on a much smaller round plate with 2 slices of tomato and some chips. The price was still over £30. Also worth a mention is there is no longer lighting outside at the rear smoking / garden area so it’s pitch black when going down the couple of steps etc. (and dangerous for my elderly dad). Perhaps things will improve going forward but we are not willing to take that chance again - particularly as we were dining there to celebrate a special occasion. Give it a try at your peril (if you can actually get hold of someone as they are only open 2 days a week and don’t answer the phone. If you’re lucky they will phone you back 5 days or so later (by which time you will hopefully have booked somewhere else!)

From the outside , does not match the excellent food , very good staff , served by a very good chef . The interior so beautiful, very relaxing , Thoroughly enjoyed my meal , as did my family , and would certainly recommend The Ship to any persons looking for a very good meal

Excellent food and service. Delivered with a smile. A must visit if you are this side of Scotland. We had gone for a family dinner and came back really happy.

Excellent service and food as usual always a good selection without a menu that goes on and on everyone is attentive without being overbearing we go fairly often and shall be back this Saturday the 29th April with friends for dinner.

Fantastic Restaurant in Kinghorn. Food was amazing as was the service. Thanks to Karen & Staff, with the Two young Newstarts who did you proud on a busy night. Will definitely be back.

A delayed Family Christmas treat. It was worth waiting to warm our hearts in mid March with excellent food in content and presentation. Service was first class and friendly and all executed with a smile. The Daube of Beef was sumptuous and the Crumble was to keep living for on another future occasion. Did bot feel that March Winter blast with all that inner warmth.

Fabulous 3-course meal at The Ship this evening 😋 Haggis & black pudding bon bons were so good as were the king prawns in garlic butter. For mains, we had the fish & chips and daube of beef. The fish was beautifully fresh & crispy batter (breaded is also available), and the beef was so melt-in-the-mouth tender. Good-sized portions. Pudding we had apple crumble & custard, and the trio of mini puddings. Both fabulous, and so tasty. Service was friendly and not overbearing. Meals were served hot, on hot plates, with a reasonable gap between courses. Best of all under £70 including soft drinks. We will definitely be back.

Ate here this evening on my own - food was absolutely spot on - and hit the spot perfectly. Service was great, and was made to feel very welcome. Reasonably priced too - really can't ask for anything more - if ever I'm in the area again would definitely go back.

Recommended to go here by Yvonne at The Cardinals Folly, great meal good service and nice atmosphere.

Visited as group of 12 friends Beautiful surroundings, spotlessly clean Excellent menu/wine selection Delicious and plentiful food Friendly helpful attentive staff Thanks to you all Highly recommend this restaurant

First visit to The Ship for my husband and I having moved to Kinghorn recently. We really enjoyed our experience here and will certainly be back. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable without being intrusive. There were clearly many regulars dining and I can see why. The restaurant has a lovely vibe throughout, we felt comfortable and relaxed. The food was delicious, good quality produce which was well cooked. Lots of enticing choice on the menu which means we have to go back to try them all out. A nice selection of wines which were all reasonably priced. Lucky for us just a short walk home. It's good to see a small business like this still thriving after such a troublesome time. Hopefully people will keep returning to ensure it stays like this.

My wife and I visited the ship for an evening meal in late October. We both found the experience faultless. The Ship is layed out and decorated in an interesting and glitzy style which works remarkably well. The place was busy and ambiance warm and friendly. Staff were friendly and efficient, no delayed service and yet no sense of being rushed. The food was by far the best we have eaten in some considerable time. We had starters of mussels and onion stew, and smoked salmon coronet and mains of prawn thermidor and sea bass with capers. All absolutely stunning and extremely good value for money. If it wasn’t so far from the West Midlands, this would be our go to restaurant. A thoroughly deserved 5 star place

We first visited The Ship in November 2019 for my 50th birthday meal and was very impressed with the food and service. Again, we were not disappointed as everything was still as good as the first time we went. The food was cooked to perfection and presented nicely, none of our party could find fault and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. On our next visit to Kinghorn, we will certainly be booking a table. Very impressed!

Visited the ship on Sunday booked at last minute no problems. So glad we read the reviews or we may have by-passed this pub. As other reviews said doesn’t look much from the outside. But when entering this place is lovely. So clean and Covid-19 secure. The food was delicious and staff very friendly. So good we have booked again for Friday night. Sadly only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

This place is a hidden gem from the outside looks just like a local pub then you enter the place is so stylish. And the staff are so friendly food is outstanding, we will definitely be back with friends and family

Fantastic restaurant offering the very best of local & international cuisine. Suitable for couples, business meetings or family dining.

Just visited here for to celebrate my daughters birthday and new job, amazing as always, food outstanding with great service to match, enjoyed 3 scrumptious courses of food, look forward to a return visit. Highly recommend

I don’t regularly post reviews but this restaraunt will be one of the few. From the moment we entered to have temperature taken for a COVID check the staff were friendly, attentive and welcoming. Service was excellent and we were never rushed through the meal...

Visited with family as a party of 5. Pre ordering of food is required. Food was tasty and well presented. Only downside was that we were seated beside the outside dining area and whenever the door was opened which was fairly often there was a...

We have been several times, as a couple, with friends and also to a wedding. We cannot fault anything on any of our visits. The food is excellent, not huge portions, just the right amount and plenty of choice. They use locally produced foods which...

Attended lovely wedding reception. Great place for reception, great food and staff worked hard to ensure we all had a most enjoyable time. Thank you very usg

Delicious meals, we had starters main and dessert all generous portions. Steak and Seabass cooked up perfection, dessert trio was amazing. Rest of the party really enjoyed their liquor coffees.

Met up with friends at The Ship for Dinner on Saturday evening. Excellent staff - very careful that we complied with all the regs just now - very welcoming and service was very attentive but unobtrusive. The food was absolutely brilliant - well worth a...

Booked as recommended. Glad we did. Superb food and excellent rapport with staff. How good? Begged for a table next day too. Only one slot and that’s where I am now. 😀. Again food faultless and staff including owner very personable. Would be back -...

Just called in on a busy Saturday afternoon whilst on holiday. Wanted to try it for a drink before booking in for a meal. Quite clearly a popular venue but the staff member that greeted me lacked experience and as I was not a regular...

Visited on a Friday evening with friends, restaurant fairly busy, greeted and taken to our table straight away. Restaurant is really cozy and has a nice ambience. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food, portion sizes are generous! The staff were all very welcoming and friendly,...

Lovely 60th birthday dinner, excellent food and service. Ordered pate for the starter and it was very tasty indeed, the main course was also absolutely delicious. Lovely waiter and great at multitasking. Definitely will be back and certainly will recommend the restaurant to my friends.

I dont know why I havent visited here before. Lovely early evening meal for a friends birthday. I had haddock fishcake to start, chicken/ haggis then pavlova - all excellent and perfectly cooked, delicious. The service was excellent too. Friendly, efficient staff. Its a lovely...

Food was excellent, had Ox cheek and the venison casserole. Both were melt in the mouth. Lemon posset was delicious and went down well after dinner. Staff were very welcoming and attentive.

The room was beautifully decorated for Christmas.the staff were friendly and efficient.the meals were delicious and plentiful.excellent once again

We had a joint birthday celebration at the start of November with 26 guests and it was perfect. We hired out the function room at the back of the restaurant and went for a hot and cold buffet. The staff are excellent, very attentive and...

Another good night at the Ship Kinghorn where the food, service, and staff are excellent. Would recommend this eatery and always good food.

The service was very good and the food we had was excellent.the restaurant was beautifully decorated for the occasion. I will be returning another wide before the end of 2019 so very much looking forward to it

Just visited with my family, as always fab service from staff and food was all lovely. We had starters and mains and could not fault a thing, looking forward to my next visit

We had friends from the USA staying with us last week, they wanted to take us for a meal. We had not been to the Ship before but will definitely be returning, the food, drinks and service were excellent and the guys waiting and serving were very friendly and welcoming.

Visited the Ship for the first time today - how have I missed this place! Excellent food, served very quickly by incredibly pleasant, helpful staff. Well worth a visit.

3 friends visited The Ship earlier this week. From arrival to departure the food and service were a joy. I have many food intolerances and the chef adapted his menu to provide me with a lovely personalised main course which was absolutely delicious.

From the outside it just looks like a normal pub. Once inside it has been decorated to a high standard. The Cuillin Skink was excellent but be wary the portions are generous. Go for the half portion so you can appreciate the main course.

"The Ship Tavern" suggests you may be off to a gastropub bar but in reality it's a very nice restaurant in the coastal town of Kinghorn. Service was friendly & efficient and the food was really good. Obviously a good chef in residence. Highly recommend.

We had visited here earlier this year and enjoyed it so much that when we had family visiting we decided to take them there. Unfortunately, we had actually made a mistake with our booking and when we called prior to arriving they didn't have our booking totally our fault. We were so grateful that they managed to accommodate us at very short notice in their function suite even although it was set up for a function the next day. The staff were wonderful and the food again was delicious. Can't praise them highly enough. Thank you to all.

The staff ,food ,decor and outdoor area ..... all absolutely outstanding . The food is the best I have tasted in years . We cannot wait to return . Thank you for a brilliant evening .

Fabulous food, great service and beautiful décor made this a really special night as we treated friends as one had reached that milestone of 60 !

Wir haben im Ship sehr gutes Lamm und Tarte gegessen. Beides sehr gut. Das Lojal ist klein mit schönen Ambiente. Allerdings ist ein Tisch ohne Reservierung nicht zu bekommen.

We had excellent service on a busy Sunday evening.

Hi,we came here on reccomendation,I had cullen skink and then fillet steak/peppercorn sauce.Well-the peppercorn sauce spoiled the meal,wish I never had any sauce.The soup was ok but nothing special.

Just visited her for our mums 70th birthday, if been before and loved it so decided to bring my mum and sisters for the first time, they were not disappointed, loved the food and ambience of the restaurant, great service as I remember and they all said they would most definitely return, my sister is thinking of having her 40th celebration dinner here later on in the year.

I had my retirement night out here at the weekend and couldn’t have asked for more. The venue was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Starting the night outside on a beautiful summers night set the scene for the wonderful night ahead. The amount of guests who said how exceptionally good the food was, great value for money and they couldn’t fault a thing has been unbelievable. The service was excellent, organisation ensured everything ran smoothly and the staff couldn’t do enough to make it a really special night. A big thank you to Karen, Adam, chef and the girls for making this a night to remember for me.

What a gem of a place just wish I lived closer so I could go more often.Outside it looks just like a pub but once inside its totally different.Nice size menu with plenty of mouthwatering dishes,I had the venison in red wine--fantastic.I'll definitely go back next time I'm in the area.

Had friends over from N. Ireland and we visited The Ship for a meal on Wednesday

Wish we could be closer - but maybe it would not be such a treat..awesome service and out of this world delicious food. Every year we stop here for dinner while staying in Kinghorn and we are never disappointed 😋😋😋

Visited The Ship Tavern while on holiday in Kinghorn based on TA reviews and recommendation from lady who managed our accommodation. Looks nothing from the outside more like a traditional pub but inside modern decor. Ordered two starters, two main courses, a dessert and 4 drinks. Food was cooked from fresh, sensible portions, very tasty and just good solid food not messed about with! Perhaps a little more expensive than other places but well worth it for the quality. Service was also very good and would definitely recommend.

Beautifully decorated. Fantastic food, with good choices onmenu. Made very welcome . Wonderful staff. Will certainly revisit.

This was our 5th visit and the fifth family birthday celebration meal and like the previous delicious meals this was equally delicious, the 12 of us agreed.

We had been recommended this restaurant by the hosts of The Cardinals Folly where we were spending the weekend. As we entered the restaurant we were pleasantly surprised at the lovely decor. A really nice atmosphere, very pleasant young staff to welcome us, show us to our table and offer drinks and menu. A good selection of both traditional fare and something a little different. Excellent quality of food served on hot plates and perfectly chilled wine...whats not to like? Very good value for money. Our table was ours for the evening so we were able to relax and not feel rushed.

We both very much enjoyed the food and service provided to us when we visited The Ship Tavern. When entering the premises we were greeted by most members of staff. The food we were served was perfect. Very tasty and served in good time.

We pre-booked this place because of the size of our group, (12), and The Ship, talking to others that have dined here before have said it's always busy. There are tables in the bar area when you enter but we were at a table through in the back room. On the night we were there, 3 large tables were set up each with 12 seats, although 10 people per table would give you more room. We ordered our food and drinks which came out shortly after. All the food that was served was excellent and tasty with a good portion size on each plate, couple of small niggles though were the chips, which were frozen chips and the steak pie which wasn't a pie, it was stew with a pastry topping. The servers were polite, prompt and well presented. The toilets were clean and tidy. Don't let the 2 small niggles put you off though as this is a great place for a meal.

Really enjoyed this wee place in Kinghorn. A large family group so had a wait for the first course but we didn't mind too much as we were catching up with visiting family. Everyone cleared their plates and thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We will definitely be back. Great service and friendly staff too. :-)

Great place friendly staff couldn’t fault the staff as for the meals I would recommend it to anyone really filling they cater for all allergies get small portions as well also I was in a wheelchair there were very friendly even too your coats and hung them up

Never been always wanted too...... food best in a long long time....... Cullen skink then venison..... loved it and the guys there super friendly too.... well done the ship.....

Have tried to go here a few times in the last year but was always booked up. Finally made and can say it was very good excellent food choice and good wine selection. Everything really fresh. The brownie and sticky toffee pudding was a great end. Definitely be back!

We had a lovely meal here on wednesday, lovely surroundings, staff attentive, food fab, value for money

Went here on Saturday with a group of friends for my husbands 50th birthday, a very warm welcome, what a lovely room the table was set beautifully, the lady that looked after us Rhona was excellent nothing was too much bother for her, everyone enjoyed thier meal, the sweet table was superb, will definitely go back here, have to book though as its so good.

What An amazing venue, with amazing attentive staff..Nothing was too much trouble for any staff member. The lady who took care of us in the evening was very attentive And regularly checked in on us in the private dining area. Karen should be proud of herself and her team for outstanding service and food.

Cadre idyllique, nourriture régionale et excellente, accueil de qualité.... Mais attention de réserver à l'avance car ce petit bijou est très sollicité par les locaux....

The Ship had been recommended to us by the VRBO we stayed at. Was an excellent recommendation. Food was very good and the staff, while only a couple people, were very attentive and took great care of us, vert friendly. We had the Steak Pie and Chicken Curry, both very flavorful. Dessert was the sticky toffee pudding and a chocolate/caramel "pot". Plates were sent back "clean"!

Don’t be put off by the dark uninviting entrance, the food, service, decor are all excellent and well worthy of repeat visits. The menu caters for all tastes, the price unbelievable. Complements to the chefs and staff

Alle Mitarbeiter waren sehr höflich, freundlich, aufmerksam und schnell.

Ruby anniversary celebration dinner with family and friends at the Ship on Saturday - five stars all round. Adam, Karen and the team did a fantastic job, keeping everyone happy, food absolutely delicious and dessert table was a fabulous touch. Service was slick and nothing too much trouble- easily apparent that the staff kept a close but unobtrusive eye on everything. Table decoration was superb - thanks again everyone at the Ship.

The inside of this restaurant is a surprise after the plain exterior.

Very good service and choice of menu, Our party of six all selected different starters and all enjoyed them. My selection of the Black pudding with apple and served with a red wine sauce was the best serving of black pudding I have ever tasted, it is fully recommended.

We have eaten in this venue on many occasions and our visit for our anniversary was no different the standard of service, the quality and quantity of the food is excellent we just keep returning for more

We celebrated here for my sisters birthday.

Was In here many years ago when it was a pub, words cant describe the transformation into a fantastic restaurant, party venue. Walking through the door is like walking into another world, décor is magnificent, and you need to check out the party room and special outdoor area. Food???, what can I say magnificent freshly cooked at ridiculous reasonable prices. Well done to Adam and his team for making this a great night for us

Visited as a party of 5. My sister and her partner stay in Kinghorn and had recommended. We all agreed that the quality of food, service and atmosphere could not be faulted. We ordered a selection of southern fried chicken strips and soup for starter, followed by steak pie, chicken with prawns and chorizo and fillet steaks. The portions were large but somehow we managed to fit in deserts, panna cotta with rhubarb, strawberry pavlova, baileys cheesecake and apple crumble with ice cream.

First ever visit for our party of 11 to this family run business. Staff so lovely, helpful And accommodating. Food was outstanding, could not fault one single starter or main course, too delicious so you just have to go try for yourself, don't think you will be disappointed. Definitely be back and would highly recommended.

You will be surprised when you go in the front door nice decor good menu not the cheapest but you only get what you pay for food to a very good standard good presentation good taste good quality of beef.

Von Innen schicker als man von außen vermuten würde. Super leckeres Essen in guter Qualität und zu top Preisen. Wir hatten Fish and Chips und die Sea Brass. Service sehr zuvorkommend, mein Mann konnte sich nicht für eines der lokalen Biere entscheiden und bekam von zwei Sorten ein Schlückchen zum Probieren. Ordentliche Portionen, weshalb wir leider keinen Platz mehr für Nachtisch hatten. Zu empfehlen!

Essen, Athmosphäre und die Bedienung, alles hat gepasst. Ich hatte die See Barbe. Sie hat einfach super geschmeckt. Dazu ein frisch gezapftes Bier (weiß leider nicht genau wie es hieß. Irgend ein schottisches mit Stickstoff, ähnlich Guinness aber nicht so dunkel. Vielleicht weiß einer wie das heißt und kann mal drauf antworten.) Irgendwas mit "at chellon" oder so ähnlich. Alles in allem waren wir sehr zufrieden. Zumal es für diese Qualität auch noch recht preiswert war.

Although there was a hiccup over our booking we were still looked after and given a table.Food and service were excellent as expected

Kevin just served us an amazing meal of pan fried chicken,chorizo and king prawn,sea bass capers and prawn, venison red wine sauce and mash and finally black pudding mash and braised steak.

A family get together meal. Mixed age group - youngest 18 months. Excellent service and delicious menu choice. Especially busy Friday and weekends - so book. The 18 month old had reduced sized adult menu which went down well but general kids menu not promoted. The only downside is that in busy periods you may be restricted to your time at the table - and you are reminded again about 20 mins before end of slot when your table will be required - this was a bit annoying as we were clockwatching ourselves throughout the meal and didn’t run over at all. The food is excellent value and well cooked - would definitely return, perhaps on a less busy evening - our booked table time was 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on a Friday.

We had a fantastic evening at The Ship Tavern! We were part of a group of 18 people, celebrating an anniversary dinner. The room we were in was beautiful and well decorated. The food was delicious - a special mention to the Cullen skink, yum!...

A group of us were there for a family meal. Can't fault it. Friendly and helpful staff, great food. No complaints about any part of the evening.

Eaten at the Ship several times and rate the food as the best in Fife but yesterday we were in the Function room and I thought everything was amazing. Excellent food we take as the norm for the Ship but the staff and the ambiance...

Food was excellent, but maybe a bit rushed and portions too big. We tried to book on the day and were told it might not be possible but then we got a phone call later on and managed to get a table.

We went to this lovely restaurant in Kinghorn for Valentines dinner. The room and decor was all done up lovely...