Brilliant experience at the Boathouse. The menu is extensive, which is very impressive given the…read moresize of the restaurant. Sitting outside on a sunny afternoon, we were treated to an incredible experience from start to finish with an incredible chef! Meal was fantastic and every dish was very much enjoyed!

I had wanted to visit Gigha to eat the famous halibut there since I moved to Glasgow. The…read moreexperience and meal at The Boathouse exceeded every expectation I had. The warmth of the welcome, the service, the views and the quality of the food is just superb. The Boathouse is just minutes away from the ferry and has a perfect position facing over a small bay with incredible views back over to the peninsula. We arrived mid afternoon and had some ice cold Peroni out on the decking overlooking the white sand beach and turquoise water. We were camping at The Boathouse - which I can highly recommend. There's quite a few pitches doted around and it's an incredibly relaxed atmosphere. Campers mingle with locals who mingle with those who have just come over for the day to eat the amazing seafood on offer. The showers and washrooms are all clean and new, with piping hot water from very early in the morning. There are washing/drying facilities and it's a brilliant half way between wild camping and a formal site - just without any fuss. Everything we needed was here and nothing was too much trouble from anyone we spoke with. If you are planning on visiting, you need to book for dinner as the place was full. Luckily we already had. We started with some oysters and then quickly ordered some more. They were cold, creamy, soft and absolutely delicious. Perfect start. After much deliberation we opted for a lobster mac 'n' cheese to start and the 'Gigha plate'. We has seen the live lobsters being brought in only an hour before and a considerable amount of one was inside the mac 'n cheese. There is no scrimping on the good stuff here. The Gigha plate consisted of deep fried halibut, quails eggs, salmon, smoked halibut, Gigha bread, oyster and the star of the show - the chef's own beetroot smoked halibut. I'd waited a long time to eat the halibut here and the beetroot smoke was just superb. Main course was the monkfish and fish curry and the pan fried halibut. Everything is cooked to perfection and the chefs inventive use of Gighas own produce of potatoes, to beetroot to fish makes it a locally sourced, excellently executed dining experience. We just amount managed to cram in a deliciously light sponge of sticky toffee pudding and peanut butter icecream - and the wonderful pecan tart with red grape ice-cream. Perfect to end to a great meal. With around 30 whiskeys to choose from I went for a Talisker to round the meal off and take a coffee outside and admire the view until bed. Wherever you are, get your map out, work out how to get there and go eat some fish and check out that view. It's worth every mile.

A great option for a quick meal after a morning tour. The cafe is comfortable and the food is…read moresurprisingly good. The Cullen Skink soup is delicious. The sandwiches are also very good. The staff is attentive.

After the tour stopped here for a delightful lunch. The place is busy so do be patient. I had a…read morelovely smoked haddock soup and roll and my companion had a nice steak pie. I wouldn't necessarily make this a destination stop for the restaurant as it is just located right inside the Ardbeg reception/gift shop area and more like a cafe but if you are here for the great tour a perfect place to stop for a bite.

Cafe Bluebell truly is a beautiful wee gem where you'll meet the friendliest folk. Every time we go…read morehome for a wee visit it's a must. We ate at Cafe Bluebell several times August 2024. It is pet friendly, very clean and lovely atmosphere, not to mention fabulous staff and very reasonable prices. The food is always fresh and the portions are large. I enjoy everything from their breakfast rolls to the cheese toasties and baked goods. They also have a few vegan choices. Their fresh baked Cakes and pastries are made by the owner Michelle Armour, a beautiful person inside and out. Go enjoy Cafe Bluebell.

Recommended by the lady in the Tourist Information Centre, we were very pleased we went here for…read morelunch. It's more or less across the road from there too in a row of shops facing the harbour. It's nothing fancy, just plastic tables and chairs, but everything was clean (our table was wiped as soon as we sat down) and there's lots of choice. Several vegetarian dishes too including spring rolls with dip, and jacket potatoes. The specials of the day are on the blackboard. There's ice cream too, lovely cakes and pastries, and the staff were very nice too.

As far as I'm concerned, there is nothing better than sitting in a good coffee shop with a book to…read morewhile away the hours, and if this appeals to you, then The Farmhouse Cafe is well worth a visit. Situated in the village of Balemartine a short walk from some gorgeous beaches, this cafe offers an extensive range of food and drinks to satisfy most tastes. The menu has an extensive range of sandwiches, wraps and paninis, which are all made to order and are all very reasonably priced. If you feel like treating yourself, you can always go for the very popular Spicy chicken or bean Nachos, perfect for sharing or for the extra hungry! The best part is that as much of the menu as possible is locally produced, from amazingly thick homemade soup to a highly tempting selection of cakes and biscuits. The cafe itself is very popular with both locals and tourists, so it is best to book in advance, but with two indoor and a recently developed outdoor seating area, you shouldn't have too much trouble! A recent expansion has also included a gift shop, stocked with lots of local arts and crafts, ranging from local photography to handmade soap and candles, making this cafe a must for anyone travelling to Tiree....

Second time I've been to this restaurant. Besides having the best clam chowder, the place has a lot…read moreof good history behind it. Highly recommend to read what's on the walls. They talk about the history of the place, when it was established and how their Clam Chowder became world known. Not to mention the restaurant had such a warm, cozy and welcoming vibe to it. :)

Delicious seafood chowder- thick, rich with seafood, just perfect!…read more We also ordered the Brie, Bacon, and Cranberry ciabbatta and the Chicken and Bacon on ciabbatta sandwiches. Both were served hot, the bread at the perfect balance of soft enough to bite and yet firm enough to support the substantial filling.

I dream of coming back for my Full Irish Breakfast every year. Proper Bacon, Sausages, egg, beans,…read moresoda bread, Black pudding, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, served with 2 slices of toast, and tea or coffee. It cant be beaten, and you wont be hungry for the rest of the day. I lived in Buncrana, so I come back every year, and I hang out here a lot, as all the food is excellent. The fresh vegetable soup is perfect. Home baked quiche with salad to die for. The baked potatoes are superb. The warm chicken bacon salad is creamy and fresh. The tea and coffee are always freshly prepared and excellent. Lunchtime is busy. Excellent service. Really friendly staff. And yes, there is WiFi. I totally 100% recommend The Lily Rose

Friendly service, cute atmosphere and serves decent coffee. My kids loved their Oreo hot chocolate…read morewhich was a great treat! Latte was good. The cafe serves sandwiches as well. This place is great for hanging out.

We were staying in the local area in an AirBnB. Woke up the first morning and googled "breakfast"…read moreand a number of places showed up. Can not believe how lucky we got finding this place first! I would have hated to have missed a day eating at this wonderful little cafe! I rarely get to visit these days and I always forget how good an Irish breakfast is. The sausage and the beans and the puddings...just unbelievable! Also, by the second day the waitress recognized us and asked if I wanted the same thing that I had raved over the day before! One of the best experiences I've had in a long long time!

We went here on a short visit to Derry's sites and on the recommendation in Frommer's Ireland…read more Outstanding food and drinks with friendly, efficient service. Indoor or outdoor seating with a view of the Peace Bridge. Easy parking nearby. Highly recommend.

Very unassuming place with amazing dessert chefs. Don't miss it…read more I bet they do a great lunch as well.

We arrived the 2nd week of May 2022 from the USA to stay in a cottage overlooking the harbor. Our…read moreplan was to cook most of our own meals. The first day, we decided to visit Roark's for lunch. The food was so delicious and reasonably priced that we decided we would eat there as often as we could. And the desserts...there are no words to describe the fantastic flavors! We thoroughly enjoyed our conversations with Megan and Johnny. The short friendship that was made even led to us asking them to join in our wedding photos. Hope to return in the future!

Okay this place was hands down one of my favorite places to go during our tour. This was a quick…read morestop on our coastal tour but probably one of the most memorable parts. The hospitality of these sisters was amazing! Also, the sandwiches were really good! Tuna and Onion as well as Egg and Cucumber were the sandwiches we got. And they were so delicious. If you come here you need to absolutely need to eat their homemade scones. Probably the best scones you will ever eat. Also fun fact all of the cups they use for tea are actual Chinaware. This place is a homey cottage up at the top of the mountain overlooking the ocean - picture perfect! Please tell your tour guide to stop here as you will NOT regret it!

Our family was traveling through Ireland and our driver took us to this Perfect spot overlooking…read morethe seas and castle, the hot chocolate was amazing as well as there fresh homemade sandwiches, the lady's who are the owners are a laugh a minute people just come to have tea and bite to eat, such a refreshing place to stop at.. A must stop