Decided to make a reservation the night before since I knew this was a popular spot. Otherwise, we…read morewould have eaten at the more casual cafe but I was glad we chose the main restaurant. We were staying in the hotel and it was very convenient. The front desk checked if we needed a reservation when we arrived. This was my favorite meal of the trip. I decided to get the scallop black pudding appetizer with the langoustine main. The scallop app was phenomenal, and the garlic butter langoustine were excellent. The langoustine meat was delicate - tails were sliced open and I took awhile to crack open the claws to get most of the meat out. The elderflower cocktail was refreshing. I had been debating about having langoustine and scallop dishes for app or main. The waitress said the langoustine app has 3, main has 6. Scallop app and main both have 3 scallops, but main has fish also. Great service overall. The restaurant was full and the larger parties really take their time here. The light is dim and everything was served elegantly. My vegetarian friend really enjoyed her bruschetta nibble and eggplant pasta. I would have ordered the cherry bakewell tart, but they were doing a different dessert.

We visited this restaurant while on vacation. It's a sophisticated place with great ambiance and…read moregood service. We ordered the mussels and goat salad for appetizers and the haddock as entrees. Food was so tasty and plentiful. Everything was very fresh. If we ever come back to the area we'd return.

Good food in a place where it's not common with a spectacular view…read more I went back and forth between four and five stars here and I'm going to give it five stars in the end because they managed an upscale food experience without being overly pretentious (although the price tag remains) and had a good kid's menu. The actual food went back and forth between four stars and five stars (especially at this price point), as did the service. The drinks list was short, but well-thought-out including local whisky. We came here for a nice dinner out with our family of 4 (including two kids 8 and 11). The inside was finished with an interesting industrial chic with riveted, metal-topped tables with wrought iron supports and huge floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at Uig Bay with Uig Sands visible depending on the tide. A bit less than half the tables are actually against the window, so try to get one, but the view is good no matter what. The food is very good, but not quite top-tier tasting menu level. We got the seafood chowder, smoked salmon with cashews and toppings, pistachio crusted cod, and the scallops. The seafood chowder and scallops were both good, but didn't stand out in any spectacular way. The chowder was a bit overly salty. It also had mussels in it, which was a bit different. The scallops were well-cooked with crispy potatoes and a bit of kale, but mostly just well-done scallops. The cod coated in a crispy herb crust with pistachios and a pea risotto was truly different. The risotto tasted almost as though it had mint in it and the peas were just a tiny bit crisp and crunchy giving it texture to complement the flaky, but still moist fish. Probably the highlight of the meal. The smoked salmon with cashews and pickled vegetables and avocado cream was reminiscent of a tuna carpaccio, but with smoked salmon instead. Very different and locally inspired. Second best thing of the meal. The kid's menu was a really nice touch. The kids got a plain burger and penne pasta, which were both good. I really appreciated not having to find them something else to eat off the main menu. Dessert was similar to the rest of the meal. The pistachio cake with raspberry cream was excellent, dense and moist with different flavors. The coconut ice cream with rice "donuts" were different, but too sweet for me. The donuts were basically rice pudding deep fried and dusted with sugar, but the roasted pineapple and super-sweet syrup pushed it too sweet. The kid's got salted caramel and dark chocolate parfait (really ice cream) with a brownie. It was also excellent, but they didn't love the salted caramel. Drinks-wise they had a decent selection of local whisky as well as wines (mostly by the bottle). We enjoyed an Argentinian Malbec which was light enough to pair with the seafood.

Quite stunningly delicious food with an incredible view! Our…read moreserver was a little absent minded but his team made up for it nicely. Highly recommend.

We had breakfast. The food was just ok. Two pounds for a piece of dry toast seems like a lot. The…read moreambiance was fine. The service was very slow and not very helpful. It's open on a Sunday which is it's big selling point.

When you find a place you really like, you go back. That's how I feel about the HS-1. Like the…read moreBoatshed Restaurant, it's associated with the Royal Hotel. But unlike the Boatshed, the HS-1 does not take reservations and is more value-priced. We dined there twice. While the presentation was not as dramatic as at the Boasted, we enjoyed every bite, enough to say it's my favorite place during Scotland travels.

No frills. Dine in at one of three or four tables, or take it away. We walked in, saw the board and…read morewere impressed! Not sure how to order, we both ordered a regular Fish and chips. I added a sausage as well. Asked if I wanted salt and (malt) vinegar I said yes, wife opted for tartar sauce. Served piping hot! Great breading, flaky fish. Great chips too! And my sausage was breaded and fried, which I wasn't expecting. All was too notch!

Mostly a takeaway place but great tasting, good priced batter dipped food. From fish and chips to…read morechicken satay, they seemed to have a bit everything and the line of people, half of them locals tells me it's well like here in town. Again, most things are battered and if that's your thing, give it a try.

The food was tasty and the portion size was more than generous. The restaurant is kind of small,…read morebut the service was good.

The Thai Café never fails to disappoint. It is a five minute walk from the centre of town with…read moreample parking outside should you chose to drive there. Open for lunch and dinner the Thai has a large range of delicious food, the spring rolls being a particular favourite of most patrons. They also do a take out service. Booking a table in advance is advised as they are usually very busy at the weekend sometime being fully booked for a few weeks especially at Christmas. You get great value for money here! The café is a little overcrowded so bumping into others when it's busy is common. Their menu hasn't really ever changed which is a shame as it could do with some new dishes but that being said you will always find something you would like to eat.

If you are looking for a special meal in Stornoway, look no further! This was by far the best meal…read moreI My partner and I had in 11 days of exploring Scotland. The menu was excellent and the chef had prepared a full menu of various vegan options for my wife to chose from. I enjoyed a scallop dish, steak, and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Everything was well seasoned and delicious! Service was fantastic. I wish we lived closer so we could enjoy it again someday!

This is one of the few nicer places in Stornoway. Between 5:30 and 6:30 they offer a fixed price,…read morethree course menu for £24.50. The food was good, if a little under seasoned. I suggest making reservations, as we walked in at 5:35 and got the last available table.

It was alright! Easy…read morechippy shop for when you're starving and you forgot to make a reservation at all the sit down spots in town. They have a ton of options at a good price, just make sure you don't accidentally order two ;) We got the wee haddock and chips. The group was split on if they liked the fries (chips) or the haddock more, but personally I liked the haddock! Some stuff ends up sitting on the hot plate at times, so check what they have and THEN make your pick. If you want a sauce, let them know when you order since there is an additional charge.

What a brilliant chip shop. Honestly one of the best traitional chip shops in Acotland of not The…read moreworld.Superb freah cod straight of the boats. Chips well done and good portion sizes. What a proper chipper should be.

We stopped for coffee and cake and was pleasantly supposed by the quality of the food and the…read moreseafood offered on the menu . The cafe is beautifully decorated and has stunning views to the beach and harbour . The food is all homemade , many of the cakes locally in the village . The piece de resistance was a beautifully decorated gluten free cake that resembled a wedding cake . Sadly we couldn't, to stay to sample the monkfish curry or langoustines that was on the lunch menu . Another time hopefully .

Wonderful cakes and coffee, worth the beautiful drive out here. We didn't order lunch, but…read moreeverything looked and smelled delicious. It's a small place, only about 10 tables, but if it's full it's worth the wait. They take credit cards, but only if you spend at least £10.