Dune

Head up North Street past the university buildings and you'll find Dune tucked away with a grown-up approach to dining that feels genuinely refreshing in St Andrews. This isn't casual student fare—it's the kind of place where people actually book ahead and dress up a bit, yet there's nothing pretentious about it. The kitchen does proper modern European cooking with a strong seafood focus, the sort of restaurant that makes locals feel spoiled to have it on their doorstep rather than having to trek to Edinburgh or Glasgow.